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A group of charitable children recently turned their vacation visiting Balboa Island into an opportunity to make a difference. Siblings Mischa Ross, 13, and twin brothers Connor and Zachary Ross, 7, had some fun in the sun in front of 802 South Bayfront on the big island over the...

Arrests have been made in the arson fire that scorched the Ensign Intermediate School gym last November, according to authorities. A 16-year-old resident of Newport Beach and a 15-year-old resident of Costa Mesa were arrested Monday for felony burglary, vandalism, and recklessly...

Harbor Day School students heard an inspiring message during a school event last week about tackling challenges, empowering others, and working to make the world a better place.   Author, humanitarian and motivational speaker Spencer West spoke to about 250 HDS students, staff...

A popular tropical themed fundraising effort that supports a local beach-side school is underway and organizers are gearing up for the big gala at the end of the month. Hula for Moola, hosted by the nonprofit Newport Elementary School Foundation, supports the Balboa Peninsula...

By Cassandra Reinhart | NB Indy You’ve got to have true grit to keep up with John Wayne’s daughter. “It’s actually funny, people think I can ride a horse because I am John Wayne’s daughter,” Marisa Wayne laughed.  “I’m like, ‘I grew up on a boat!’ ” The daughter of...

Newport Harbor High School PTA are teaming up with the Newport Beach Police Department to host a Night of Knowledge at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the school’s library. The event will include an informative presentation with a panel of experts sharing valuable information regarding...

Students and staff at Harbor Day School celebrated the contributions and achievements from women throughout history this week, culminating in a special assembly on Wednesday. The Phenomenal Women in History event was held in the Moiso Family Activities Center and featured...

A local student aims to do more than just make a fashion statement with some unique bracelets he sells through a small business he’s started. Dylan Fryer, 12, a seventh grader at Corona del Mar Middle School recently founded Creations 4 Wildlife, a bracelet business that supports...

A group of students at Corona del Mar High School is hosting a camp for the younger generation of dancers next week. Orchesis Dance Company is holding the two day program on May 20 and 21 from 3:15 to 5 p.m. at the CdMHS dance room. The junior camp will be “two fun and energetic...

Late-talking children was the topic of an informative lecture held last month at the Newport Beach Civic Center community room. Stephen Camarata, Ph.D., professor of speech and hearing sciences and associate professor of special education at Vanderbilt University in Nashville,...

Sage Hill School hosted students from across the county on Saturday in their fifth annual Mathematics Invitational. Seventh and eighth graders from Orange County independent schools participated, many of whom do not have other opportunities to compete in mathematics, according to...

History Fun at Harbor Day Students from across Southern California gathered at Harbor Day School in Corona del Mar Monday for the regional round of the National History Bee. For the second year in a row, HDS sixth grader Jean Marie Wanlass earned a spot in the finals.  ...

Now that school is out and summer is in full swing, there are a variety of activities for Newport Beach kids. Whatever the interest, there’s a program for it: Sailing, snorkeling, art, technology, science, nature and more. The city, as well as local organizations, offer a number...

An upcoming event will allow guests to enjoy some gambling fun while granting wishes for local kids in need. The Seventh Annual Rolling for Wishes fundraiser will be held June 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach. The event will benefit Make-A-Wish Orange County and...

A local teen has some survival tips for students interested attending boarding school. Justin Muchnick, 16, a Harbor Day School graduate and current sophomore at Phillips Academy Andover boarding school in Boston, wrote “The Boarding School Survival Guide” to give students and...

Students at a Corona del Mar school are trekking through Europe this month, sans passports. A National Geographic Traveling Map of Europe arrived at Harbor Day School on May 5, allowing students to learn about the continent in a whole new way. The large vinyl floor map measures...

A package arrived for our daughter Janey from Cousin Hallie in Ohio. Inside was a journal. In capital letters across the cover, the word “Listography.” On the back a description states, “The ultimate fill-in-journal for every list you’ll ever need.” Ugh, lists. I am very familiar...

A few years ago Vladimir “Vlad” Frierson was inspired to design stylish, high-quality clothing at an affordable price. Rocksteady Clothing was born. At that time, he was just 11 years old. “Some people look at me.. They think I’m too young to run a company,” Frierson sai...

In an age where most get their news online and those who do subscribe to printed newspapers get them from “independent delivery contractors,” it’s rare to find a kid doing what used to be a common childhood job: Paperboy. But one neighborhood of Newport Beach Independent readers...

Griff Amies is a football player at Corona del Mar High in Newport Beach.  He’s the team’s kick-off and field goal kicker. On the surface, there’s nothing really special about that. A lot of kids play high school football. Some do it to build character. Others, for the exercise...