Category: Orange County News

At Laguna Playhouse ‘Cinderella Christmas’ is as Good as Panto Gets

Veronica Dunne and Patrick Ortiz (center) with the company of “A Cinderella Christmas.” Photo Credit: Jason Niedle/Tethos. By Eric Marchese | Special to the NB Indy This December is the eighth time Lythgoe Family Productions has brought one of its pantos to Laguna Playhouse, and “A Cinderella Christmas” is as Read More

Oceania Regatta: Views on a Cruise, Views of the Crews

The intimate Oceania Regatta at anchor next to the Celebrity Solstice / photo by Richard Simon A wristwatch on average weighs two ounces. Oceania Cruise Lines’ “Regatta” weighs 30,277 tons. Although an extreme David-and-Goliath comparison, they both have something in common: Should any of their “parts” fail to perform seamlessly, Read More

Newport Beach City Manager Update: Permit Center Improvements, Gifts for Military Families

Grace Leung By Grace Leung., Newport Beach City Manager This week I would like to congratulate the City’s Community Development Department, which continues to maintain and improve customer service levels at the Permit Center even as demand has substantially increased. According to November 2023 customer satisfaction surveys, Permit Center staff Read More

City of Newport Beach Partners with Operation Christmas to Support Military Families

The City of Newport Beach will continue is longstanding partnership with Operation Christmas this holiday season to collect gift donations for the families of military service members. Residents are invited to bring unwrapped toys, sporting equipment and DVDs to City of Newport Beach facilities during regular business hours through Wednesday, Read More