Author: Newport Indy Staff

South Coast Plaza Celebrates Lunar New Year and Year of the Dragon Feb. 8-25

South Coast Plaza ushers in Lunar New Year February 8 through 25 with a celebration filled with extraordinary gifts, special menus at South Coast Plaza restaurants, Lunar New Year-themed merchandise, children’s lantern crafts, boutique events and activities, and a spectacular Year of the Dragon display. Now in its 12th year, Read More

Chabad Center in Newport Beach Commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 28

To commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Chabad Center for Jewish Life and the Holocaust Education Center in Newport Beach is presenting “Surviving A Century–Survival and Triumph” with Dr. Jacob Eisenbach, a survivor of a Nazi death camp. On this annual day of commemoration, the United Nations urges every member state Read More

Newport Beach-Based CureDuchenne Welcomes New Senior Director of Community Engagement

Patricia Brown CureDuchenne, a global nonprofit based in Newport Beach committed to finding and funding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy has announced an addition to its executive team with the hiring of Senior Director of Community Engagement, Patricia Brown, MBA, BSN, R.N. This position plays a crucial role in Read More

City of Newport Beach Notice of Funding Availability

The Federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, provides Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the City of Newport Beach for projects that promote the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities, particularly for low- and moderate-income Read More

Friends of CASA Nets $640k at Annual Holiday Luncheon

Newport Beach resident Dana Strader (Friends of CASA President), Newport Beach resident Colleen Masterson (Luncheon Co Chair), Regan Dean Phillips (CASA CEO), Holly Joseph (Luncheon Co Chair), David Ambroz (keynote speaker). John Watkins Photography Friends of CASA, a membership auxiliary of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Orange County, hosted Read More

Birtcher Development of Newport Beach and MBS Group Create Nevada Studios

Rendering of Nevada Studios / Courtesy of Birtcher As the State of Nevada continues to explore economic development opportunities associated with expansion of the film tax credit program, a new studio alliance has emerged that combines the experience of The MBS Group, the world’s preeminent studio developer, operator, and production Read More