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Residents Voice Support for City Manager Amid Claims of Pressure to Retire Early

Shock, anger, and sadness dominated the public comments during Tuesday’s Newport Beach City Council meeting. Nearly two dozen residents came out this week to show their support for Newport Beach City Manager Dave Kiff and, at the same time, question the suspected reasons behind...
Posted On 29 Mar 2018
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Settlement Reached on Museum House Related Lawsuits

As the dust finally settles on the Museum House condominium tower, so does the city on two lawsuits related to the controversial project. Following a closed session on Feb. 27, Newport Beach City Council unanimously approved a settlement agreement that included the Orange County...
Posted On 09 Mar 2018
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Candidates for Congress Spar Over Foreign Policy, Immigration

By Andrea Adelson | LB Indy A question about identifying foreign security threats to the United States elicited both half jests and dead serious replies at a candidate forum in Irvine Tuesday. The five Democrats featured on the panel are bidding to challenge the Republican...
Posted On 09 Mar 2018
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Economic Experts: Growth, But ‘Bumpy’ Future

Economic experts predict growth, both locally and on a wider scale, over the next few years before it gets “bumpy,” according to a recently revealed report. Released Tuesday, the Newport Beach Revenue Forecast was prepared by Los Angeles-based Beacon Economics, LLC. Beacon’s...
Posted On 08 Mar 2018
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‘Fibrary’ Back on Track, $8M in Contracts Awarded

Bookworms and firefighters may be sharing space in Corona del Mar as early as summer 2019, following a Newport Beach City Council decision this week.   Council members unanimously agreed to move forward with the on-again, off-again CdM library branch and fire station combo...
Posted On 01 Mar 2018
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Mayor’s Dinner Highlights ‘Year of the Harbor’

  Newport Beach Mayor Marshall “Duffy” Duffield illustrated why 2018 will be the “Year of the Harbor” during an event last week. Duffield gave a “State of the City” speech at Speak Up Newport’s 37th Annual Mayor’s Dinner on Feb. 2. About 450 people attended the event at...
Posted On 05 Feb 2018
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Mayor Pro Tem Discusses City, Budget, Harbor

Newport Beach Mayor Pro Tem Will O’Neill spoke at the NB Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee meeting Thursday morning, covering a range of topics including the city budget, the harbor, and public safety. He also explained the economic stability of Newport Beach to an...
Posted On 19 Jan 2018
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Changes Approved to Harbor Policies

Newport Beach Harbor Commission approved some changes Wednesday to the policies that manage the harbor and beaches In August, City Council directed the Commission to review and update, if needed, the “H” policies, which cover beaches and the harbor. “This was a very good, healthy...
Posted On 11 Jan 2018
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News Briefs: Activist Loses Defamation Suit, Multi-Vehicle Collision, Structure Fire

News from around Newport Beach   Community Activist Loses Defamation Suit Against Councilwoman, City Community activist Mike Glenn lost his defamation suit against the city of Newport Beach this week, with the court ruling the statement in question as protected speech. Filed...
Posted On 21 Dec 2017
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City Council Candidates Debate Issues at CdM Forum

At the first forum that every single Newport Beach City Council candidate attended, there were laughs, applause and some serious moments. The Corona del Mar Residents Association hosted the candidates at the Oasis Center on Monday. All eight candidates attended, a first for the...
Posted On 30 Sep 2016
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Assembly Candidates Speak Up at Community Meeting

About 50 people attended Speak Up Newport’s 74th Assembly District candidate forum Wednesday evening in the community room at the Newport Beach civic center. The participating candidates were councilman Keith Curry, Orange County businessman Emanuel Patrascu, Huntington Beach...
Posted On 11 Apr 2014
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Ben and Me

Years ago, comedian Stan Freberg showed it was possible to go back in time and consult directly with the Founding Fathers. I was in Philadelphia visiting Independence Hall about the time of the government shutdown last October and decided to try it myself. With a nod to Stan,...
Posted On 14 Jan 2014
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Wishful Thinking

The ACA (Obamacare) was passed in 2010 and some of its provisions have been implemented without fanfare. More young adults can get coverage on their parents’ policies. Employer plans now cover those with pre-existing conditions. About half the states, including a few red...
Posted On 29 Nov 2013
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Fifty Shades of Blue

Color can mean so much. A few years back, Albertsons Market in Corona del Mar painted its exterior stucco a particularly rich shade of ocher, resulting in an outcry from color-sensitive residents. Color informs much of what we like and dislike, and how we view the world. After...
Posted On 02 Nov 2013
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Lynn’s Spin: Atlas is Shrugging

With all the hullabaloo about the Affordable Care Act (which I find is a misnomer, but that’s for another column), I finally decided after listening to the plethora of negativity surrounding the reality of the law, the flailing government website and the impending implosion of it...
Posted On 02 Nov 2013
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NB Chamber Hosts 2014 Economic Forecast

“We have a rally, a real one with legs. The crisis is over, it took a long time and was painful, but we believe the crisis is over.” That bold statement came from David Young, CFA, founder and CEO of Anfield Group, LLC, a financial consulting and investment advisory firm, during...
Posted On 01 Nov 2013
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Ignoring the Mortgage

Ever had a conversation like this one with my Significant Other? ME: Honey, Congress is thinking about shutting down the government again. Would you mind not using your credit cards for awhile. You know, just until this blows over. OTHER: You’re kidding me, aren’t...
Posted On 25 Oct 2013
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Boogiemen

I was reminded last week of the famous quote from FDR: “The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself . . . and boogiemen.” Boogiemen are imaginary monsters parents use to terrorize unruly children into behaving, or, these days, to terrorize public officials into...
Posted On 01 Jun 2013
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Council Discusses City Budget

Council and staff members discussed the city of Newport Beach budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year during a study session Tuesday. The city performance plan states that the budget is balanced while increasing investment in crime prevention, neighborhood beautification and...
Posted On 31 May 2013
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Supply Siders

Want to know the difference between demand and supply side economics? Grab another cup of coffee, ’cause you may find this one ranks with counting sheep. The subject is dull as dishwater, so I’ve injected bits of (excitement) to help you muddle through. Since the...
Posted On 20 May 2013
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