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City and FAA Reach Tentative Agreement on JWA Flight Paths

The city reached a tentative agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration regarding flight paths from Orange County’s John Wayne Airport, Newport Beach officials reported this week. Mayor Marshall “Duffy” Duffield, Mayor Pro Tem Will O’Neill, and their City Council...
Posted On 11 Jan 2018
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2017: A Year in Review, Part 2

NOTE: Indy reporter Sara Hall compiled this look back at what made headlines in the NB Independent during 2017. This week, we cover July through December. (For part 1, click here) (click the first line of text in each brief to read the full, original story)   July ► Longtime...
Posted On 29 Dec 2017
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2017: A Year in Review, Part 1

NOTE: Indy reporter Sara Hall compiled this look back at what made headlines in the NB Independent during 2017. This week, we cover January through June. (click the first line of text in each brief to read the full, original story)   January   A Huntington Beach man was...
Posted On 22 Dec 2017
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Community Meetings on JWA Flight Departure Changes

In a message on Tuesday, Newport Beach officials invited the public to two upcoming meetings focused on the recent changes in flight departure patterns from John Wayne Airport. The changes are the result of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Next Generation Air Transportation...
Posted On 27 Nov 2017
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The Buzz About Drones at Speak Up Meeting

Small unmanned aircraft systems, better known as drones, have gotten quite the buzz lately. Flying the toy-like machines is a hobby to some, but those concerned about privacy and safety have been vocal about regulating the use of drones. Newport Beach City Council was briefed on...
Posted On 10 Nov 2017
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Flight Path Changes on the Horizon

Residents under the flight path may soon notice a difference, and the city is hoping for the best. Newport Beach City Council and members of the public got a comprehensive update on an airline flight path program during a study session last week. Newport Beach City Manager Dave...
Posted On 06 Oct 2017
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L.A. Diocese Proceeds with St. James Sale, ‘Shocks’ Congregation

The saga of St James the Great Episcopal Church continues, as does the sale of the local church, which has been embroiled in a two-year battle with a Los Angeles bishop. Rev. John Taylor, bishop coadjutor of the L.A. Episcopal Diocese, announced Monday that they will proceed with...
Posted On 17 Aug 2017
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Commission Denies Renaming Park After Late Community Leader, Locals Plan Appeal

Although a city panel this week unanimously denied the request to rename Balboa Island Park after the late resident and community leader Ralph Rodheim, locals behind the effort said they plan to appeal the decision. The Newport Beach Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission voted...
Posted On 03 Aug 2017
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Historical Plane on World Tour Lands at JWA

A historical and legendary aircraft landed at John Wayne Airport recently, just one stop on its world tour. The Breitling DC-3 visited Lyon Air Museum at the Orange County airport on July 14, delighting visitors before taking off to finish its global goal celebrating its 77th...
Posted On 16 Jul 2017
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John Wayne Park Honors Local Legend

Newport Beach’s most famous resident now has a park bearing his name. The city formally dedicated John Wayne Park on May 26 in a ceremony that drew over 100 attendees, including several members of Wayne’s family. Wayne’s granddaughter, Jennifer Wayne, and her band Runaway June...
Posted On 02 Jun 2017
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Remembering John Wayne

As the town of Newport Beach celebrates the 110th birthday of John Wayne, his friends, family and neighbors remember him fondly. Stories of him picking up checks and hitchhikers, sharing movies and time on his boat, the Wild Goose – which is still docked in Newport Harbor,...
Posted On 26 May 2017
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John Wayne Exhibit Opens at Balboa Island Museum

He has an airport named after him, and most recently a park renamed in his honor. Now, Newport’s most famous resident gets an exhibit at Balboa Island Museum. “John Wayne: At Home in SoCal” is a curated show (by Amy Shepherd and Bonny Taylor) of images and memorabilia presented...
Posted On 12 May 2017
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Funding for Art, for Art’s Sake

The Newport Beach Arts Commission is taking matters into its own hands. Bound by promises made by former councils, the current Newport Beach City Council warily agreed to fund Phase III of the rotating sculpture exhibition during their April 11 council meeting. Their blessing...
Posted On 27 Apr 2017
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Council Votes to Rename Park After John Wayne

A Newport Beach park will soon don the Duke’s name. City Council voted 5-2 Tuesday to change the name of Ensign View Park to John Wayne Park. Council members Brad Avery and Diane Dixon dissented. Mayor Kevin Muldoon recently suggested renaming the park, located adjacent to...
Posted On 27 Apr 2017
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City Continues to Fight FAA

The city of Newport Beach reaffirmed its commitment to fighting the Federal Aviation Administration’s newly mandated flight regulations at John Wayne Airport during Wednesday’s SpeakUp! Newport event, held at the Civic Center community room. Tom Edwards, past councilman, mayor,...
Posted On 10 Mar 2017
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Statues Proposed Around Newport Harbor

A Newport Beach boating enthusiast shared an idea this week of statues of local celebrities and characters placed around the harbor to welcome and guide people. Longtime Newport Beach resident Mike Lawler suggested the idea at a Chamber of Commerce Marine Committee meeting on...
Posted On 05 Jan 2017
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Newport Beach Files Lawsuit Against FAA

At an open house hosted by the Federal Aviation Administration at El Modena High School in Orange, few details were offered on how flight paths for planes departing John Wayne Airport will change as the agency implements a new satellite-based guidance system in the coming months....
Posted On 04 Nov 2016
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Newport’s Longtime Urban Forester Retires

John Conway, longtime urban forester for the city of Newport Beach, retired Friday. He has been with the city for 23 years and has served in government for 44 years. “I’ve enjoyed it,” Conway said at the Parks, Beaches and Recreation meeting Tuesday. “I love this city… I’ll miss...
Posted On 09 Sep 2016
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News Briefs: Mr. Irrelevant, Banning Ranch, More

Kalen Reed Crowned “Mr. Irrelevant” 2016 Being irrelevant is normally not a good thing –  unless you’re the last pick in the NFL draft. The Tennessee Titans selected Southern Miss corner back Kalan Reed as their pick, and last overall (number 253), in this year’s NFL draft,...
Posted On 06 May 2016
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Airport Officials Delay Report on Departures Investigation

John Wayne Airport officials, who were scheduled to report on their investigation of noise generated by departures at this week’s Aviation Committee meeting, claimed that they needed another two to three weeks to analyze the data they’ve collected. Newport Beach residents have...
Posted On 01 Apr 2016
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