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Newport Beach Bassist Murphy Karges of Sugar Ray Pens ‘Basics for Bassists’ Book

By Simone Goldstone | NB Indy Soundcheck Columnist When Newport Beach resident Murphy Karges, founding member of the band Sugar Ray, sat down to write his memoir, something unexpected happened. Instead of chronicling the unfathomable highs of stardom, the lows of lonesome nights on tour away from family, and the Read More

Newport Beach City Manager Update: National Night Out, Concerts on the Green

Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager Citizen boards, commissions and committees play a vital role in our local government, serving as advisory bodies to the Newport Beach City Council. These groups are made up of volunteer community members who bring their unique perspectives Read More

On the Agenda: June 11 City Council Meeting

Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, June 11. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/73671/72. The regular meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Agenda items include: A $218,000 contract with Dudek, Read More