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
Menorah Lighting at Fashion Island / photo by Charles Weinberg Chanukah – The Festival of Lights – can bring back fond memories of childhood years, and serves to renew a sense of identity for the Jewish community. The Chanukah lights provide warmth, joy, strength and inspiration. Such is a purpose Read More
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
The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, especially at South Coast Plaza. There is glorious décor, visits with Santa Claus, festive boutique windows, live music on the weekends, and a flurry of new brands and boutiques to explore. To celebrate the season, South Coast Plaza has released Read More
Christmas Boat Parade perennial winner The Last Hurrah / NB Indy file photo “Twas the week before Christmas and throughout the harbor, Sailboats and motor yachts plowed through the water. They all were aglow with thousands of lights, Must be the five Christmas Boat Parade nights!” Yes, the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Read More
The Newport Beach Police Department offers Vacation Checks as a free service to residents of Newport Beach. During your absence, as time permits, NBPD volunteers will come to your home and perform a perimeter check of all doors and windows. To request this service, you may call (949) 644-3717 or Read More
File photo / U.S. Army Corp of Engineers A critical and long-awaited project to replenish beach sand along 12 miles of Orange County coastline — including Newport Beach’s – began on Monday, November 27. The project is being led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Crews will dredge about Read More
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
This year marks a milestone for Sherman Library & Gardens as two dynamic and deserving students were presented with full scholarships upon the 20th anniversary of the Arnold D. Haskell Scholarship. Named in honor of the founder of Sherman Library & Gardens, this scholarship was established as a way to Read More
OEB smoked chicken club OEB Breakfast Co. in Newport Beach has a dozen new reasons to visit the restaurant this month. Instead of celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas, OEB debuts 12 new dishes that won’t cost diners five golden rings. The new menu items feature gourmet options for both Read More
