The American Legion Newport Harbor Post 291 is hosting a Veterans Coffee Talk on Saturday, Jan. 10 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Three guest speakers will share valuable insights for our veterans: Cris Pacheco, mortgage loan officer specializing in veterans, self-employed borrowers and Spanish speaker; Robin Taylor, executive director of Read More
Scene from the movie “Pieowa” Ready for a slice of pie? This Sunday, Jan. 11 at the Lido Theater in Newport Beach, KCRW presents “Pieowa: A Piece of America,” a feature-length documentary that celebrates how pie is baked into Iowa’s culture, the lengths people go to for a slice, and Read More
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Irvine and Orange County areas Thursday, January 8, at 9 p.m. through Friday, January 9, at 1 p.m. We are expecting winds to be 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. The strongest Read More
The Newport Beach Film Festival is digging into archeology this weekend and you’re invited to join the cinematic adventure. On Saturday, January 10, the Film Festival is screening the world premiere of “The Man with the Hat,” a documentary from filmmaker Jeffrey Roth about renowned Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass who Read More
Learn about ways to save water and rebates to help you save money. Get informed about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to protect water in the region.
Former reality television personality Spencer Pratt, who lost his home in the Palisades fire, announced Wednesday that he is running for mayor of Los Angeles. The former star of “The Hills” has become a sharp critic of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Gov. Gavin Newsom for their handling of Read More
“The Princess Bride” is close to 40 years old, but actor Cary Elwes can remember one of the first notes his director, Rob Reiner, gave him during filming. “Right before each take, he would say, ‘Remember to have fun,’” Elwes revealed to KTLA 5’s Melvin Robert. “I carry that with Read More
JAN. 13 THROUGH 25“The Wiz”The Tony Award–winning musical returns with a new Broadway tour. Experience the classic story of The Wizard of Oz with a unique twist, featuring a score filled with rock, soul, gospel, and funk, along with beautifully choreographed dance numbers that blend ballet, jazz, and modern pop. Dorothy and Read More
It’s been over 20 years since rapper Mike Jones famously included his phone number in the lyrics of his song “Back Then.” Ask any millennial or hip-hop fan what Mike Jones (Who?) Mike Jones’ phone number is, and they will effortlessly rattle off (281) 330-8004. Those 10 digits became a Read More
Nick Reiner, who is charged with the murder of his parents Rob and Michelle Reiner, will be arraigned Wednesday morning. Reiner was arrested on Dec. 15 – roughly five hours after his father, a famed actor-director, and his mother, a Hollywood photographer and producer, were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood home. On Dec. 16, he Read More
