Team from Newport Rib Company. Courtesy of Hoag Foundation Hoag Summer Fest celebrated its 36th year supporting Hoag patients with its hugely popular food and music festival at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort. This year’s event, held on Thursday, June 20, was a western-inspired fête featuring country artists Daring Greatly and Read More
Arizona-based Times Media Group (TMG) has acquired Firebrand Media as of July 1, 2024. Firebrand Media is the publisher of Newport Beach Independent, Laguna Beach Independent, and the Coast Real Estate Guide, as well as regional publications Laguna Beach Magazine and Newport Beach Magazine. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to Read More
The Plant-O-Rama plant sale is coming to Sherman Library & Gardens! This retro-event, which debuted in 1972, returns to Sherman Gardens on Saturday & Sunday, July 20 & 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The sale will feature plants and plant experts from California Native Plant Society, Read More
Don Schmitz of Smart Coast California In recent years the California Coastal Commission and other agencies have begun to implement a policy of “Retreat” to abandon properties affected by sea level rise rather than protect them. Come hear Don Schmitz of Smart Coast California, an organization trying to bring common Read More
Hoag Hospital. Photo courtesy of Hoag Hospital Communication Department Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach has been nominated for a nationwide Most Beautiful Hospital award. National healthcare staffing firm Soliant will recognize 20 U.S. hospitals for their commitment to growing and improving their campuses and outpatient facilities. The public can vote on Read More
The Newport Beach Police Department will host the next NBPD Mobile Café on Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at Bristol Farms, 810 Avocado Ave. The NBPD’s Mobile Café events give community members and police department staff an opportunity to come together in an informal space to discuss Read More
More than 70 boats competed in the 2023 Flight of Newport Beach / photo by Jim Collins The Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce with assistance from the Balboa Yacht Club will present the 88th annual Flight of Newport on Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Newport Harbor. Read More
New Segerstrom Center Board President John Phelan and Segerstrom Center President & CEO Casey Reitz. Photo credit Owen Scarlett Segerstrom Center for the Arts has named John Phelan the new Chair of its Board of Directors. He took over for the outgoing Chairwoman, Jane Fujishige Yada, on July 1. Phelan Read More
Before you head out to celebrate over July 4 weekend, please take a few minutes to address the following items for your home, your vehicles and your pets. AT HOME: Close and lock all doors and windows when you leave, even if it’s to make a quick trip to the Read More
A view of the City of Newport Beach fireworks show from Newport Dunes. Photo courtesy of Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort. 4th of July is for Families: Newport Peninsula Bike Parade and Community Festival. The bike parade begins at 9 a.m. at 36th Street Park and will head down Balboa Blvd. Read More
