CasaDami owners Camilla Caremoli and Dave Shah By Malena Gordon | NB Indy Side Dish Dining Columnist European charm has arrived in Newport Beach with the opening of CasaDamí in Peninsula Village. Helmed by European enthusiasts and seasoned travelers Camilla Caremoli and Dave Shah, they are delighting diners with European Read More
Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager As Newport Beach prepares for the busy summer season, I want to share news about a change the City is implementing to enhance public safety during peak holiday weekends. In February, the City Council approved the expansion of our Safety Enhancement Read More
Ice Sculpture By Malena Gordon | NB Indy Side Dish Dining Columnist Nobleman Magazine’s third annual NOBLE Wine & Dine culinary extravaganza held on April 12 at The Pendry in Newport Beach was nothing short of extraordinary. Featuring Orange County’s most celebrated chefs, live music, a red-carpet experience, and the Read More
The energy in our neighborhoods to vote for a dynamic, trusted leader on our School Board is electric, and the momentum for School Board candidate Andrea McElroy is undeniable. Our community has been clamoring for a school board trustee like Andrea, and this special election is our chance to make Read More
Let’s try to keep politics out of our schools. If we wanted to make an impression on our children about the differences between “right” and “wrong” it certainly would not be accomplished by what members of the community are attempting to do with a school board election. I was knowledgeable Read More
Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The next meeting of the Newport Beach City Council will be on Tuesday, May 13. A Study Session will begin at 4 p.m. followed by the Regular Meeting at 4:30 p.m. The full agenda is available here: https://www.newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/77125/72. Agenda items include: Read More
As 17-year Newport-Mesa Unified School District (NMUSD) Area 5 residents and parents, we’ve raised our children in Newport Beach, where they’ve thrived in our public schools. Area 5 has long-elected conservative trustees who prioritize fiscal responsibility, parental rights, and transparency. Taxpayers deserve a voice in this special election, and we’re Read More
As the June 10 NMUSD Area 5 Special Election approaches, the saying “You are the company you keep” rings true. Claims that Kirstin Walsh, Andrea McElroy’s opponent, is a conservative or a non-partisan, don’t align with her affiliations. In 2023, NMUSD’s progressive majority voted to block schools from notifying parents Read More
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Ivan Spiers has found the key to his success: adventure. Mozambique and Ivan’z House Live are celebrated for their warm hospitality and vibrant décor. However, if you delve deeper, the space reveals a world of flavors — both gastronomical and musical. The music venue and the restaurant Read More
Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Bech City Manager On Friday, April 11, the Newport Beach Police Department celebrated and honored sworn and civilian staff for exceptional service and acts of heroism during the 2024 calendar year. The 52nd Annual Police Appreciation Luncheon event, a moving Read More
