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Newport Beach’s neighbor city once again held the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing and this year the top spots for men and women’s divisions went to Californians. Huntington Beach local Kanoa Igarashi placed first in the men’s division and Ventura resident Sage Erickson earned the honor...

Recently completed, upcoming and potential city projects in the near and distant future were all on the agenda during an early morning presentation this week. About 40 people attended the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Wake Up! Newport meeting on Thursday with guest...

  The Newport Beach Arts Foundation will host its annual fundraiser, the Art in the Park arts and crafts festival, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 14 on the Newport Beach Civic Green. Now in its 14th year, this widely-advertised show is expected to attract 1,500 visitors and...

On Tuesday night, Newport Beach celebrated two National Night Out events, which gave residents a chance to meet with police and learn more about crime prevention. National Night Out is observed by many police departments and cities through the U.S., Canada, and even on U.S....

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...

Newport Beach City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved changes to the rent for commercial tidelands in Newport Harbor. It could be a reduction or an increase, depending on who is discussing the issue. As city staff and several council members pointed out, it’s a reduction of...

Newport Beach City Council voted to adopt a Paratransit Plan as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Orange County Transportation Authority 2016 Project V Grant for the Balboa Peninsula Trolley that started service last month. Project V funds 88 percent of the...

Newport Beach City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved an amendment to the Local Coastal Program for properties along east Oceanfront to allow encroachments and remove unpermitted development in the area. With approval of the item, council sent Coastal Commission a “plan to...

The significant others of Newport Beach firefighters participated in a unique workshop last week, helping them deal with the complex and challenging issues of being part of the “fire family.” Newport Beach Fire Department partnered with Counseling Team International and hosted...

  A property in Cannery Village on the Balboa Peninsula that has been home to sail makers since the 1960s is on its way to becoming something new, yet still historically familiar. Newport Beach Planning Commission on July 20 unanimously approved Ullman Sails Lofts mixed-use...

Nearly 200 people gathered Tuesday to celebrate the reopening of the Park Avenue Bridge, the link that connects Big and Little Balboa islands over the Grand Canal. The new bridge is a replacement of a bridge that was removed last year. Tuesday’s festive event included a blessing...

In May, Lido Books owner Don Schmenk received a Notice of Violation from the City of Newport Beach. His crime? Displaying an A-frame, or sandwich-style sign, outside his business in Lido Marina Village. Schmenk’s bookstore isn’t in a prominent spot like the new Nobu restaurant,...

During the Newport Beach City Council meeting on Tuesday, Councilman Scott Peotter and Councilwoman Diane Dixon requested drone policies be placed on an upcoming agenda. They also asked that staff look into what other cities do regarding this issue. Council unanimously agreed to...

A woman died Tuesday evening after the vehicle she was driving hit a light pole near San Miguel and Pacific View drives, according to authorities. At 8:49 p.m., the Newport Beach Police Department was notified of a single-vehicle traffic collision near the intersection, NBPD...

Hundreds of Maine lobsters will be flown in to Newport Beach on Aug. 6 for the 9th Annual Lobsterfest, held at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina from 3 to 8 p.m. More than 700 people are expected to attend this annual celebration of summer, which centers around a...

Longtime resident, world-renowned sailor, yachtsman, businessman, local real estate agent, and Newport Harbor enthusiast Dennis Durgan now can add one more role to his list: Harbormaster. Durgan is well-known around Newport Harbor and is already a familiar face with a number of...

Newport Beach-based tennis team Orange County Breakers had their first home game of the season Monday, pulling out a close win 23-15 against the Springfield Lasers. For more information, visit breakerstennis.com.

Let’s build a coastal city for people to enjoy now and in the future: Newport Beach should remain a charming coastal town along the tranquil bay. To most Newport Beach residents, Mariners’ Mile is our Main Street” and the heart of our town. This access to the beaches services our...

Many of my neighbors and I in the Heights are in opposition to the construction of a six-lane freeway along what is fondly referred to as Mariners’ Mile.  To turn several established neighborhoods upside down to construct a six-lane highway for such a short stretch of land...

What can a tiny animal shelter accomplish in just two years of operation? Quite a bit, when it has the support of the City Council and 32 volunteers. After parting ways with the Orange County Humane Society in November 2015, the Newport Beach Animal Shelter has come to the aid of...