By Simone Goldstein | NB Indy Soundcheck Columnist Ahh, the sound of the surf: waves crash, gulls screech—retro guitar riffs? The new documentary “The Sound of The Surf” at the Newport Beach Film Festival examines the birth of surf music that started on our picturesque beaches and our own backyards. Read More
Pacific Wine and Food Classic took place at Newport Dunes Oct. 1 / photo by Chris Trela By Isabella Ocanas | Special to the NB Indy The Pacific Wine & Food Classic was a sold-out success after its two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. Held at the Newport Dunes on Saturday, Read More
“The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention.” –John Burroughs To me a clear divide exists in this year’s City Council race for District 1; intention versus deed. I have been involved in the City of Newport Beach for more than 30 years. Sitting on Boards, Commissions, non-profits and Read More
Arie Bianca Thompson, Chibuba Osuala, Jennifer Leigh Warren and Meredith Noël in the 2022 SCR production of Nina Simone: Four Women by Christina Ham, directed by Logan Vaughn. Photo by Jenny Graham/SCR. By Eric Marchese | Special to the NB Indy The history of the Civil Rights Movement is studded Read More
Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager With the City’s General Plan Housing Element now certified by the state of California (see article below), the City Council will turn its attention next week to the Circulation Element. A Council study session on the topic Read More
Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager Our next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 11. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/68232/72. A study session will begin at 4 p.m. Agenda items include: A Read More
Newport Beach City Council office is a non-partisan position. We need individuals who will work full time on Council and have the intentions of living in this City the rest of their lives. The Council makes decisions about almost everything that goes on in Newport Beach. Residents vote in every Read More
By definition, endorsements reflect WHO supports a candidate. They do not reflect WHY that support is given. So I was concerned that praise for the police endorsement for Lauren Kleiman was misleading. Who gave the endorsement? It is the Newport Beach Police Association PAC—the political action committee of the police Read More
Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager As electronic bicycles, or e-bikes, grow in popularity, the City of Newport Beach is committed to an ongoing community education program to increase safety for all bicyclists and vehicle drivers. In recent months, the Newport Beach Police Read More
As a member of the Newport Beach Harbor Commission, I know firsthand the economic importance of the Harbor, and its role in enhancing the property values of all Newport Beach residents. I also know that preserving and protecting the Harbor requires a proactive agenda and ongoing investment. That is why Read More
