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Mayor Touts Harbor, Clarifies City Manager Decision

Newport Harbor was once again the focus of a speech from Mayor Marshall “Duffy” Duffield this week, but the recent controversy over the early retirement of the Newport Beach city manager is what made waves during the meeting. At Thursday’s board meeting of the Corona del Mar...
Posted On 18 May 2018
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Construction Begins on ‘Fibrary’

Nearly three years have passed since Newport Beach City Council approved a much-needed rebuild of the Corona del Mar branch of the Newport Beach Public Library and fire station #5, and this week, work has officially begun on the combination project that many have du...
Posted On 26 Apr 2018
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CdM ‘Fibrary’ to Break Ground

Driving through Corona del Mar is like navigating a construction zone these days, and another big project is about to begin. The CdM branch of the Newport Beach Public Library system is finally becoming the infamous “fibrary,” a completely rebuilt and modernized library alongside...
Posted On 19 Apr 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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City Driving Forward on CdM Bypass Plan

In an effort to help traffic flow around the often congested section of the Pacific Coast Highway in Corona del Mar, the city is working on implementing the long-discussed CdM Bypass Plan. The plan is a mixture of both permanent, fixed signage and an electronic, real-time,...
Posted On 02 Feb 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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Burglaries Reported, Community Watch Meeting Scheduled

Following burglaries in other nearby neighborhoods, the Newport Beach Police Department is hosting a community meeting to discuss crime trends and crime prevention, within the Santa Ana Heights community, next week. The meeting is scheduled to be held from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday...
Posted On 09 Dec 2017
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Ho-Ho-Holiday Events in Newport Beach

December is here, and with it comes a virtual blizzard of holiday events that take place locally over the next few weeks. From Christmas tree lightings to community celebrations to millions of people viewing decorated boats on parade. And it’s all happening here in Newport Beach....
Posted On 01 Dec 2017
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Holiday Magic in Corona del Mar

  It’s that time of year again: The Corona del Mar Christmas Walk is returning next weekend for holiday fun and festivities. The popular holiday community event, presented by the CdM Chamber of Commerce, returns on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.,  in its 39th year of bringing...
Posted On 27 Nov 2017
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Ruby’s Celebrates 35 Years of Hamburgers and Memories

Thirty-five years. Thirty-five restaurants. Not bad for a guy who came up with a restaurant concept while jogging near the Balboa Pier. That guy is Doug Cavanaugh, the concept is called “Ruby’s Diner,” and the restaurant chain celebrates 35 years in business on Dec. 7. As the...
Posted On 23 Nov 2017
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Free Wheelchair Mission at Port Theater

Free Wheelchair Mission brings it’s “1 Million for 1 Million” campaign to Newport Beach’s iconic Port Theater in Corona Del Mar on Thursday in celebration of giving out it’s one millionth wheelchair to people in need. The event will feature the soon-to-be unveiled PBS Visionaries...
Posted On 10 Nov 2017
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Proponents Submit Signed Petition to Recall Councilman

Submitting documents to the city clerk is typically a routine process in local government, but the delivery of three boxes full of paperwork at Newport Beach City Hall Friday morning was a historical step. About a dozen supporters and members of the Committee to Recall Scott...
Posted On 28 Oct 2017
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CdM School Sports Field Moves Forward

After a years-long contest, sports field project at Corona del Mar High School has finally made it into the end zone. Newport-Mesa Unified School District Board of Education unanimously approved the project’s final Environmental Impact Report on Tuesday. The 6 to 0 vote (board...
Posted On 27 Oct 2017
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The ‘What Ifs’ of Recall Effort and 2018 Council Election

The local 2018 election season is off to an early start, and could play out much differently than usual if a community recall effort is successful. A potential special election, due to the possible recall of Newport Beach City Councilman Scott Peotter, is causing prospective...
Posted On 20 Oct 2017
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Sandy Pirates Invade Big Corona Beach

Hundreds of landlubbers flocked to Corona del Mar State Beach over the weekend to watch sand sculpted into castles, marine life and treasure chests. More than two dozen teams participated in the 56th Annual Corona del Mar Sandcastle Contest on Sunday. This year’s theme w...
Posted On 04 Oct 2017
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CdM’s ‘Flower Streets’ Signage in Bloom

It may not be springtime, but the street signs in Corona del Mar are in bloom. The Corona del Mar Business Improvement District recently completed a project to install decorative flower street signs along East Coast Highway through the CdM business district. The new signs include...
Posted On 21 Sep 2017
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Residents Vent Frustration During CdM Sports Field Meeting

Tempers flared during a Newport-Mesa Unified School District meeting this week as a group of outspoken Corona del Mar residents voiced their concerns and opposition to proposed sports field improvements at Corona del Mar High School. Though it was designed to be an informational...
Posted On 15 Sep 2017
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BYC Hosts Youth Match Racing World Championships

Young sailors from around the world gathered in Newport Beach recently to compete. The 2017 Youth Match Racing World Championships was held July 30 through Aug. 5 at the Balboa Yacht Club in Corona del Mar. The competition showcased 12 teams from nine countries. The regatta had...
Posted On 08 Sep 2017
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Business, Chamber Encourage Residents to ‘Explore CdM’

A local group is urging residents to explore the Corona del Mar village, by eating, shopping and visiting the neighborhood stores. A partnership between the Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce and the CdM Business Improvement District has created the “Explore CdM” Shop Local...
Posted On 01 Sep 2017
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Library Strategizes for Future Projects

The libraries of Santa Monica, Huntington Beach, and Carlsbad all have auditoriums that are contiguous with the library building, have sloped floors, and a stage. The Newport Beach Public Library does not have an auditorium at all, but that may change. The Board of Library...
Posted On 25 Aug 2017
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