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Harbor Commission Recommends West Anchorage Become Permanent

Visiting boaters who have become accustomed to mooring in the Turning Basin in Newport Harbor the past few years may be happy to hear that the anchorage area may become a permanent summer mainstay. The Harbor Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved recommending to City...
Posted On 13 Oct 2017
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City Withdraws Mariners’ Mile Revitalization Plan

After working on the Mariners’ Mile Revitalization Master Plan for approximately one year, the city has backed off following public outcry. In a notice sent out to the community on Tuesday, Newport Beach city staff explained that the draft plan for the stretch of Pacific Coast...
Posted On 21 Jul 2017
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A Bridge for Mariners and More

Following a recent state board approval, a footbridge connecting two maritime-related facilities and open to the public for better access to the water is on its way to crossing a major thoroughfare in Newport Beach. California Coastal Commission voted 11-0 on June 7 in support of...
Posted On 23 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Hits Pedestrian in West Newport

A Buena Park man was arrested this week after hitting a pedestrian while driving on West Coast Highway in West Newport. The Newport Beach Police Department was notified of a “major injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian” on PCH near 61st Street at 4:48 p.m....
Posted On 15 Jun 2017
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Public Comment Welcome for Mariners’ Mile

Mariners’ Mile, the stretch of land along Coast Highway between Newport Boulevard and Dover Drive, is the current and last official target of revitalization within the city of Newport Beach, according to city officials. Community Development Director Kimberly Brandt and Public...
Posted On 14 Apr 2017
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Conceptual Designs for Sunset View Park Discussed

Newport Beach city staff got direction from the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Tuesday on how to proceed with the conceptual design phase for lower Sunset View Park. Located at the northeast corner of Superior Avenue and West Coast Highway in West Newport, staff is...
Posted On 06 Apr 2017
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Speaker’s Message to Students: WE Can Change the World

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...
Posted On 17 Mar 2017
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Possible Moorings Off Big Corona, West Lido Trial Anchorage Returns

Boaters may soon have more options in Newport Harbor. The Harbor Commission on Wednesday discussed the possibility of day moorings in front of Big Corona Beach at Corona del Mar State Park and a trial anchorage West of Lido Isle. “It has been suggested, by several, that Big...
Posted On 09 Mar 2017
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Candidates Open Up at Forum

(Editor’s Note: The article previously incorrectly listed Max Johnson and Jane Jones as candidates, they pulled papers but never filed. It was also incorrectly stated that Johnson was absent, however he did attend the forum.)   Most of the questions the Newport Beach City...
Posted On 02 Sep 2016
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News Briefs

News from the community.   Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Crash on PCH A motorcyclist suffered major injuries after colliding with a vehicle on West Coast Highway over the weekend, Newport Beach Police Department reported in a community message released on Tuesday. Police...
Posted On 19 Aug 2016
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Petros Suspends Bid for Council Re-Election

Newport Beach City Councilman Tony Petros announced his decision to withdraw his bid for re-election during the council meeting last week . Harbor Commissioner Brad Avery (who announced his campaign on Thursday) and Newport newcomer Shelley Henderson are in the running f...
Posted On 07 Jul 2016
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PBR Reviews West Newport Streetscape Plans

A plan to unify West Newport with cohesive street and sidewalk elements is in the works and the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission weighed in on the design this week. Staff presented the West Newport Mesa Streetscape Master Plan to PBR on Tuesday and asked for feedback from...
Posted On 07 Jul 2016
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Temporary Anchorage off Lido Isle Gets Green Light

Boaters in Newport Bay will be able to enjoy a temporary anchorage northwest of Lido Isle this summer, following the Newport Beach City Council’s decision this week to approve the trial. This is the second time in the last year that the city has tried out the 4.85-acre anchorage,...
Posted On 26 May 2016
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City Says ’Pardon Our Dust’ With Business Promotion Program

Residents may find themselves at more sidewalk sales and street fairs on Balboa Peninsula, Mariner’s Mile, and in West Newport this year after officials approved a promotional program this week to encourage special events in these areas of the city. Newport Beach City Council...
Posted On 15 Apr 2016
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Plans Underway for Cohesive Streetscape in West Newport

A plan to unify West Newport with cohesive street and sidewalk elements is in the works and about a dozen locals got an update on the design this week. A public workshop for the West Newport Mesa Streetscape Master Plan was held Wednesday at the Pacifica High School gym. “It’s a...
Posted On 18 Mar 2016
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Harbor Commission Considers Anchorage Trial in Turning Basin

The majority of Harbor Commissioners agreed Wednesday night that another trial anchorage in the Turning Basin was worth a shot. The Harbor Commission voted 6-1 to approve a temporary anchorage, contingent on the information gathered by working with related resources (like Harbor...
Posted On 11 Mar 2016
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Coastal Commission Says Yes to Lido House Hotel

Lido House Hotel, the boutique hotel slated to replace the old Newport Beach city hall on the Balboa Peninsula, is one step closer to becoming a reality. The project plans cleared the California Coastal Commission on Wednesday in a 10-2 vote. Commissioners Martha McClure and Erik...
Posted On 09 Oct 2015
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Newport Beach Mayor Pro Tem Diane Dixon — Photo by Sara Hall ©
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District 1 Update with Mayor Pro Tem Diane Dixon

Revitalization is the theme that is drawing residents and business owners to town hall meetings on Balboa Peninsula held by Mayor Pro Tem Diane Dixon, where they can participate in the discussions of improvements to District 1, which includes the Balboa Peninsula and Lido Isle....
Posted On 10 Apr 2015
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Balboa Marina Drops Anchor in Harbor

A new public dock and an expanded Balboa Marina may be in the future for Newport Harbor. The Planning Commission held a study session last week on the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Balboa Marina West project, located at 151 and 201 E. Coast Highway. The project would...
Posted On 12 Sep 2014
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Biz Buzz: From Bank of the West to Basilic Restaurant

It’s a challenge in the world of business to show that you are not the same as others. Are all banks the same? Are all restaurants the same? Let’s look at two business profiles, one a unique bank and one a distinctive restaurant. As California’s fifth largest bank, Bank of the...
Posted On 23 May 2014
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