Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager One indicator of a strong local real estate market is building permit activity, which reflects a community’s investment in new property development and improvements. Newport Beach is doing remarkably well on that front. During the 2022-23 fiscal year, the City’s Community Read More
Scene from “Les Mis” at Segerstrom Center By Simone Goldstone | NB Indy Soundcheck Columnist The musical “Les Miserables” is timeless. Not just because it’s a classic, but because at every age you watch it, the more there is to notice. The unique characters, the lessons, and incredible depth that Read More
(Left to Right) Jeffrey Markle (seated), Richard Baird, James Taylor Odom, Nick Tag, and Lizzie Zerebko star in the Laguna Playhouse production of “The Rainmaker” By Eric Marchese | Special to the NB Indy Californians everywhere can relate to the miseries caused by drought. Whether that makes “The Rainmaker” more Read More
The cast of “The Addams Family” / Photo by Sarah Whitwell By Eric Marchese | Special to the NB Indy Just in time for fall and Halloween, and leading off Newport Theatre Arts Center’s new season, is the hit 2009 Broadway musical “The Addams Family.” Think this is a stage Read More
Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager E-bikes, propelled by electric motors, have emerged as an increasingly popular and eco-friendly mode of transportation. However, with their growing popularity, ensuring e-bike safety has become paramount. As part of the City’s ongoing commitment to the safety Read More
Eddie Vedder / photo by Simone Goldstein By Simone Goldstein | NB Indy Soundcheck Writer Orange County has been the home of Ohana Festival for the past seven years. The festival builds a community of sun, surf and music like no other. It’s one of my favorite California music festivals: Read More
Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 26. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/71682/72. A study session will begin at 4 p.m. Agenda items include: Corona del Mar Village commercial Read More
Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager Newport Beach City Council members, joined by state and county elected representatives, hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking event on Friday, September 15 to kick off construction of the Newport Bay Trash Interceptor, a sustainably powered system to collect floating trash before it Read More
Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The fires in Maui and Hurricane Idalia in Florida serve as recent reminders that disasters can strike at any time. Throughout September, which has been designated as National Preparedness Month, the City of Newport Beach will highlight some of our emergency Read More
Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, September 12. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/71683/72. The regular meeting will begin at 5 p.m. Agenda items include: A temporary agreement to allow Read More
