Author: Christopher Trela

Corona del Mar High School and Middle School Students Make History with First-Ever Teen CERT Graduation

CERT graduates pose with their families, Mayor Joe Stapleton, Council Member Robyn Grant, Vice Principal of CdM High School Dr. Kwong,, Fire Chief Jeff Boyles, Newport Beach Emergency Manager Katie Eing, Battalion Chief Adam Novak, Fire Services Coordinator and PIO David Gibson. The city of Newport Beach has had a Read More

Fleming’s Goes After Office Lunch Crowd

Editor’s Note: This week, the dining column is launching a series focusing on Orange County’s top business lunch standouts—spots where C-suite executives, managing partners, entrepreneurs and philanthropists conduct business outside the board room. Whether they’re closing deals or simply escaping the office, OC leaders have made these restaurants go-to destinations Read More

Speak Up Newport Hosts Meeting on June 11 with Experts Discussing Federal Government Impacts on Newport Beach

With the Federal Government implementing sweeping changes to federal regulations and program funding, what is the impact on local governmental agencies? What changes can we expect? How will the local agencies adapt? Come hear three local experts discuss the impacts on Orange County and the City of Newport Beach. The Read More

Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Store Named Best Family Friendly Restaurant in California by Yelp

Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza co-founders Andy Hong and Stan Frazier. / Photo by Chris Trela Word has gotten out: families love Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Store! Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Store, founded in Newport Beach, has been recognized as the #1 Family Restaurant in California and #11 Best Family Restaurant in the U.S Read More

Newport Beach Wine Festival Returns to Balboa Bay Resort May 23 – 25

Wine being poured at the Newport Beach Wine Festival 2023 The Balboa Bay Resort kicks off the summer season this Memorial Day weekend with the 20th Anniversary of the Newport Beach Wine Festival. This year’s Wine Festival features an exclusive wine dinner with special guest Jean-Charles Boisset, Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s Read More