Day: January 19, 2024

Bluewater Bouillabaisse Bluewater Grill in Newport Beach is known for having some of the freshest seafood in town, and for having fun dining events every month. The restaurant just released its special culinary schedule through the end of June, and every month boasts fabulous gastronomic specials, including their popular Second Read More

An attempted residential burglary recently occurred in the Park Newport Community on Friday, Jan. 12 around 6 p.m. While the victim was home in bed, two unknown suspects accessed the patio of the apartment. The victim heard noise coming from the patio and observed the suspects attempting to pry open Read More

Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 23. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://newportbeach.legistar1.com/newportbeach/meetings/2024/1/3714_A_City_Council_24-01-23_Agenda.pdf. The regular meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. Agenda items include: Establishment Read More

Lincoln elementary students Jacob Kaiser, Milla Hamilton and Ava Keiser rehearsing “The Lion King Jr.” The state of arts education in California is appalling, especially considering a state law that requires all students receive sequential, standards-based visual and performing arts education. Sadly, only 11 percent of schools meet that requirement. Read More

The Federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, provides Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the City of Newport Beach for projects that promote the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities, particularly for low- and moderate-income Read More

Library lecture hall rendering / courtesy of City of Newport Beach At the Newport Beach City Council meeting on January 9 – the first one with newly-appointed mayor Will O’Neill – there were only two items on the current business calendar, and both concerned the proposed Newport Beach Library Lecture Read More

Scene from the Visit Newport Beach digital campaign for Après Sea After winning accolades for its creative tourism campaigns – including an award-winning float in this year’s Rose Parade – Visit Newport Beach kicks off 2024 with another new campaign called Après Sea. The concept is simple: Trade in your Read More