Author: Newport Indy Staff

History Channel Show “American Pickers” headed to So Cal in Search of Classic Treasures

Mike and Danielle from “American Pickers” The hit History Channel show “The American Pickers” is coming to So Cal to film episodes this September, and they are looking for people with unusual or rare collections. Anyone who has watched “American Pickers” knows it’s a documentary series that explores the fascinating Read More

Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce Hosts “Wake Up! Newport” on Thursday, Sept. 7

Get ready to Wake Up! Newport on Thursday, September 7 when the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts its monthly morning meeting featuring legislative and government officials plus a special guest. This month’s guest is Darrell E. Johnson, CEO of the Orange County Transportation Authority. Johnson leads an agency of Read More

Seimone Jurjis Promoted to Newport Beach Assistant City Manager

Seimone Jurjis Seimone Jurjis, who has served as Community Development Director for the City of Newport Beach since 2017, was recently named Assistant City Manager. He will continue to oversee Community Development Department operations while managing special projects. “Seimone has been a tremendous asset to the City management team for Read More

Coma Survivor and Brain Injury Advocate to Attempt New Hydrobike Record from Catalina to Newport Harbor

Matthew Thomas On Sunday, Aug. 20, Matthew Thomas – a coma survivor who was once given a five percent chance of living – will again pedal his hydrobike from Avalon, Catalina to the Orange County Sheriffs Harbor Patrol Station in Newport Beach. Matthew is attempting to beat his August 2022, Read More

Annual Getzlaf Golf Shootout on Sept. 9 Will Benefit Newport Beach-based CureDuchenne

Ryan Getzlaf, Hawken Miller, CureDuchenne founder Debra Miller, Paul Miller Newport Beach-based nonprofit CureDuchenne has a fun fundraiser coming up on Saturday, Sept. 9. Former Anaheim Ducks superstar Ryan Getzlaf and his wife Paige are hosting the 12th annual Getzlaf Golf Shootout at Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point. Read More