Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager Last week the City Council approved a $1.4 million, five-year contract for 69 Flock cameras that will be installed throughout Newport Beach — the first of several planned public safety technology enhancements to improve crime prevention and investigations. The Flock cameras Read More
Rendering of the new Sherman Library & Gardens bell tower entrance along Pacific Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. Gardens are meant to grow and flourish, especially if they are carefully cultivated with a little water and a lot of love. Sherman Library & Gardens, a nonprofit organization and destination Read More
“Solitude in Variance” by Ian Schwaner. From the 2023 NCI How do you give birth to a ballet, or create a contemporary dance piece? National Choreographers Initiative has the answer. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024, National Choreographers Initiative (also known as NCI) is marking two decades of innovation in Read More
When it comes to buying sunglasses from Goodr or any other store, don’t let the designer name or the price tag influence your selection. There are a few additional things to consider, including: UV protection Many have the impression that UV-blocking capacity and lens shade are the same, but this Read More
Gerardo Peralta Diaz has a genuine interest in real estate and a passion for helping people solve their problems, which is how he has emerged as a leading authority in his line of work so quickly. However, his dedication to learning and his passion for the industry are pushing him Read More
Brad Oana’s desire to help customers and forge long-standing relationships inspired him to become a luxury residential appliances/home improvement expert. The Early YearsOana’s rise to the top of the luxury appliance industry began humbly nearly two decades ago in Hawaii, working as a laborer in the home improvement sector. He Read More
The Company of the North American tour of CLUE – photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade Was it Professor Plum in the Study with the Revolver? Or maybe Miss Scarlet in the Kitchen with a Rope? Those classic characters from the popular board game Clue are well known to millions Read More
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
