Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager Last week’s ribbon cutting made it official: Newport Beach has its first permanent, City-run animal shelter. The new shelter, which replaces a temporary, rented facility, was made possible by the unwavering support and generous contributions of private Read More
Share this: Today’s Hope is Here quote of the week, courtesy of On Faith writer Cindy Christeson: “Some things never make sense, but neither does God’s love.” — Patsy Engle Share this: Previous articleSegerstrom Center Names Susan Brooker Artistic Director of the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School
The late philanthropist William Gillespie understood the value of the performing arts to a community. His generous donations to Orange County arts organizations helped sustain and grow the performing arts in the county. Among the many organizations that benefited from his support: Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Pacific Symphony, South Read More
Wooden Boat Festival, 2015 / NB Indy file photo Wooden boat enthusiasts rejoice—after a four-year hiatus, the Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival is returning to the Balboa Yacht Club June 9-11, and will be open to the public June 10. Dubbed the Concours d ’Elegance of yachting, it showcases a Read More
Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed the City of Newport Beach’s AAA credit rating, reflecting the City’s strong financial position, prudent fiscal management and robust local economy. The AAA rating is the top level of creditworthiness issued by Fitch and demonstrates the highest degree of confidence in the City’s ability to meet Read More
I have been a David Wilhelm fan for many years, and the reason is simple: The chef-turned-restaurateur created some of the most memorable restaurants in Orange County. In fact, his Culinary Adventures restaurant group was based in Newport Center, a perfect location to supervise his coastal restaurant empire that once Read More
Newport Beach Animal Shelter ribbon cutting / photo by Chris Trela Newport Beach is going to the dogs, but that’s a good thing! On Thursday, May 25, Friends of Newport Beach Animal Shelter (FONBAS) celebrated the completion of construction of the Newport Beach Animal Shelter with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Read More
Bill Kenney How will Newport Beach’s new Mooring Plan affect you? On May 23, the City Council approved a pilot program to change the harbor mooring fields configuration and approved changes to the Harbor Code to accommodate the proposed pilot program and the long-term plan for all the moorings in Read More
Don Logan of Newport Model Boats. Photo credit Larry Parker Anyone who could grow a beard in 1979, should remember the oft-repeated advertising slogan by Victor Kiam, then president of Remington electric razors: “I liked the shaver so much, I bought the company.” Fast forward to January 2023: Newport Beach Read More
Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager I encourage you to support a unique and touching Newport Beach tribute to our fallen servicemen and women this Memorial Day, the Field of Honor at Castaways Park. The Field of Honor, now in its 14th year, has become something of Read More
