On Monday, Oct. 4, at approximately 3:33 p.m., the Newport Beach Police Department dispatch center received a call of a carjacking in the area of Fashion Island. The suspect initially stole one vehicle at gunpoint; however, when the vehicle became disabled, he exited and carjacked a second vehicle at gunpoint. Read More
The Newport Beach Police Department was awarded a $350,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to deter unsafe behaviors and increase safety on roads. The Newport Beach Police Department will increase patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs Read More
Kate Gritsch, Brennan Greco, Tony McClung of Bryant Estate Newport Beach-based CureDuchenne and Vintner Chair Dana Estates will host the Eighth Annual Napa in Newport on Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point. Napa in Newport brings some of the most acclaimed Napa Valley Read More
The Newport Beach City Arts Council presents a free concert by classic soul and Motown tribute band Stone Soul on Sunday, Oct. 2 at Marina Park on the Balboa Peninsula. Stone Soul is an eight-piece, horn-blowing, foot-stomping classic soul and Motown tribute band. With their snazzy suits and spot-on renditions Read More
Ashley Johnson, the new Senior VP and Chief Marketing Officer at Newport Beach & Co. Newport Beach & Company, the global destination marketing agency for the city of Newport Beach, has appointed Ashley Johnson, CDME as its new Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. An award-winning executive, industry veteran Read More
Orange County has in its care more displaced dogs and cats than ever, many of which rely on OC Animal Care for temporary shelter and medical attention until they can be adopted. For the past few years, OC Animal Care, located in Tustin, has been housing animals in excess of Read More
Dredging in Newport Harbor The California Coastal Commission is preparing to consider permitting plans for an important Newport Harbor dredging project. The City of Newport Beach has issued a statement about the critical need for this project and the rigorous environmental analysis that supports the proposal. Dredging Newport Harbor is Read More
Does John Wayne Airport have plans to expand its runway? Find out at SPON’s Annual Meeting on Saturday, September 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Environmental Nature Center, 1601 East 16th St., Newport Beach. The event is free and open to the public. Coffee, tea and light Read More
Julia and George Argyros in City of Hope gardens City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, has received a $25 million gift from Newport Beach residents Julia and George Argyros, visionary philanthropists and longtime City of Hope supporters. The transformational gift, Read More
On Sept. 10, Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club (BCYC) in Corona del Mar celebrated its seventh annual Gala. The Gala benefits Bahia Sail Racing Association’s ongoing support of the Southern California amateur sailing community, including all BCYC Sailing and Racing Programs. This year’s Gala was a huge success with over $60,000 Read More
