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Exactly five years after submitting their proposal for a boutique hotel on the old Newport Beach city hall site, the Lido House Hotel opened its doors to the public. The “Newport nautical” architecture and design of the property, described as Cape Cod with a Newport Beach twist,...

After five years in the making, Lido House Hotel, the boutique hotel located on the old Newport Beach city hall site on the Balboa Peninsula, is open. “Welcome to the Lido House,” Bob Olson, CEO of R.D. Olson Development, the company that built the hotel, said as he welcomed a...

Need another reason to watch Team USA in the 2018 Winter Olympics? One of the city’s very own will represent the United States in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Carlo Valdes, born and raised in Newport Beach, will compete on the four-man bobsled team during the week of Feb. 18. He’s...

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...

Boaters, particularly those visiting Newport Harbor, have a new public dock to use which will, as city officials and business owners hope, encourage them to visit nearby shops. The city held a brief dedication ceremony Wednesday to celebrate the harbor’s newest public amenity,...

— All photos by Sara Hall © The new Sculpture Exhibition in Civic Center Park officially opened Saturday. A short program commemorating the third phase of the city’s sculpture rotation was held in council chambers. “It’s always an adventure with each new phase,” said Richard...

The new Sculpture Exhibition in Civic Center Park will officially open Saturday. A short program commemorating the third phase of the city’s sculpture rotation will be held in council chambers at 1:30 p.m., followed by a reception. Visitors can take self-guided tours of the...

Wirth Plastic Surgery, a new office in Newport Beach that offers a full range of plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures, recently held their grand opening. Dr. Garrett Wirth launched his new practice with a grand opening ceremony on Aug. 17. “I’m so grateful to be...

News from around the city of Newport Beach.   Sunrise Rotary Hosts Congressional Forum   Newport Beach Sunrise Rotary President Steve Bender organized and moderated a well-attended town hall forum between Dr. Sue Savary (D), candidate for U.S. Congress in the 48th District,...

The world premiere of the romantic comedy “Lovesick” will be the opening night movie at the 15th annual Newport Beach Film Festival. The red carpet screening takes place on Thursday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m. at Edwards Big Newport in Fashion Island. Directed by Luke Mathen...