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As the state continues to burn with multiple wildfires, Newport Beach Fire Department joined in the fight to extinguish the dangerous blazes. On July 25, 10 NBFD fire personnel, consisting of two battalion chiefs and two engine companies (NE 62 Lido and NE 63 Fashion Island),...

Following a contentious Newport Beach City Council special meeting Monday, the search for a new city manager has narrowed down to the final two, apparently eliminating a candidate whose name was leaked late last week. Council interviewed seven people, from the 72 applications...

The Orange County District Attorney’s Office filed an amended complaint Thursday with a hate crime sentencing enhancement against Samuel Woodward, 21, of Newport Beach for murdering 19-year-old Blaze Bernstein due to the victim’s sexual orientation. The OCDA Tony...

Several Newport Beach residents joined together to file a lawsuit last week that claims the argument opposing a measure on the November ballot is misleading, the author is actually a supporter and that it’s just a ruse. Former Mayors Mike Henn, Rush Hill, and Keith Curry, along...

The narrow roller coaster race for second place in California’s 48th Congressional District, which includes Newport Beach, had another switch-up this week. Monday’s update caused Hans Keirstead and Harley Rouda, both Democrats from Laguna Beach, to again swap places, leaving...

As California’s statewide primary election unfolded Tuesday night, the nation’s eyes were on the 48th Congressional District. Would one of the leading Democratic candidates advance in California’s top-two primary? Or would another Republican in the predominantly red-leaning...

Wednesday’s 5 p.m. election results update brought with it yet another dramatic change-up — and at a difference of just 45 votes, a more narrow gap — in the race for the coveted second place position in the 48th Congressional District, which covers Newport Beach. The latest...

In preparation of the Orange County Marathon on Sunday, the Newport Beach Police Department sent out an advisory on Wednesday about road closures and delays in the area. Starting as early as 5 a.m. and lasting through noon in some areas, police listed streets and areas to avoid...

By Andrea Adelson | LB Indy Political campaign advertising in the run-up to California’s June 5 primary is surfacing on lawns, on cable television, in mailboxes and online, but some of the sloganeering is being underwritten by interests other than the candidates themselves. At...

The bay will be dotted with pink paddlers next weekend, as more than 1,000 breast cancer advocates and paddling enthusiasts will unite for an annual charitable event at Newport Dunes. The 7th Annual Standup for the Cure will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 5. All proceeds...

The city of Newport Beach will conduct a test of its emergency outdoor warning system at a higher decibel level compared to the regular monthly testing next week. The higher volume test, scheduled for May 4 at noon, will allow staff to monitor and ensure that the sound is...

Newport Beach Mayor Pro Tem Will O’Neill was honored last week as a “Taxpayer Watchdog” by the county. Orange County Auditor-Controller Eric Woolery presented O’Neill with the Taxpayer Watchdog Award on April 12. Wololery said O’Neill, who was on the city’s...

A community forum this week discussed a current topic that impacts all of Orange County, including affluent Newport Beach: Homelessness. About 100 people filled the Community Room at the Newport Beach Civic Center Wednesday for the monthly Speak Up Newport meeting. Helen Cameron,...

During their Tuesday meeting, Newport Beach City Council opened public comment for a controversial agenda item early especially for congressman Dana Rohrabacher near the beginning of the session, then closed it immediately, after the congressman voiced his support for council’s...

By Andrea Adelson | LB Indy Kylie Mawson experienced first-hand the terror of being a human target as she crawled across the grounds of a country music festival in Las Vegas as a gunman fired more than 1,100 rounds from a high-rise hotel, leaving 58 fans dead and 851 injured on...

A Newport Coast campus transformed into a global village over the weekend, celebrating diversity with food, entertainment and activities from around the world. Sage Hill School hosted the 17th Annual Multicultural Fair on Saturday, bringing in hundreds of attendees from across...

By Andrea Adelson | LB Indy Eighteen people qualified as June primary candidates in the congressional race for District 48, which covers Newport Beach, including the last-minute entry of former Orange County GOP chair Scott Baugh. Baugh, who served five years in the state...

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...

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...

Locals got an up close look at some vintage aircraft recently. The Lyon Air Museum held a “History on the Flight Line” event on Feb. 24 which featured several North American T-6 Texans, North American T-28B Trojan, some Marchetti aircraft from Air Combat USA, and...