Author: Newport Indy Staff

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

South Coast Repertory’s 2023 Gala Raises $367K for Artistry and Education

SCR Artistic Director David Ivers, Founding Artistic Director Martin Benson, Managing Director Paula Tomei, Founding Artistic Director David Emmes. South Coast Repertory celebrated its 60th Season Gala Play On! October 14 by raising more than $367,000. Those proceeds provide vital support to everything from on-stage artistry to educational programs. With Read More

Hoag Among the First in the World to Successfully Implant New Leadless Pacemaker System

Hoag’s clinical cardiac electrophysiologist Dr. Rajesh Banker with the new pacemaker device. Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach announced the successful implant of the world’s first dual chamber leadless pacemaker in a patient. The minimally invasive surgery was a success and marks a new era in cardiac care. The Read More