Winter comes early this year thanks to Winter Fest OC, which returns to the OC Fair & Event Center November 25 through January 1. Billed as Southern California’s largest winter festival, Winter Fest was on hiatus for two years (although they did produce the Night of Lights OC drive-through holiday Read More
Jason Al-Imam Jason Al-Imam, a municipal finance executive with nearly 20 years of experience in local government, has been named as the finance director/treasurer for the City of Newport Beach, City Manager Grace Leung announced this week. Al-Imam has served in financial management positions for four full-service cities in Southern Read More
Ernie Els playing in the 2020 Hoag Classic at Newport Beach Country Club. — Photo by Jim Collins The Hoag Classic annual PGA TOUR Champions event has announced its return to the Newport Beach Country Club March 15 – 19, 2023. The event will once again feature Hoag Health System Read More
Espresso is a concentrated coffee brew that is stronger, thicker and higher in caffeine than a typical coffee. However, since espresso is served in very small cups, it tends to have less caffeine per serving than other coffee beverages. The word espresso comes from the Italian verb “esprimere,” which means Read More
Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager Please join me in thanking and congratulating Newport Beach Police Chief Jon Lewis, who announced his retirement effective December 31. While we will miss his leadership tremendously, Chief Lewis leaves behind an exceptional department that will ensure the continuation of excellent Read More
Today’s Hope is Here quote of the week, courtesy of On Faith writer Cindy Christeson: “It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly implore His protection and favors.” Read More
Seven day local weather forecast for November 13 through November 19. Details for seven day local weather forecast for November 13 through November 19 Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Read More
By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager Our next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 15. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://www.newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/68230/72. The regular meeting will begin at 4 p.m. Agenda items include: Approval of a naming rights donation agreement Read More
The cast of the North American Tour of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical.” Photo by Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade In 2001, the jukebox musical romantic drama film “Moulin Rouge” – directed, co-produced, and co-written by Baz Luhrmann – was released and dazzled moviegoers with its stylized production and captivating concept. Nearly Read More
NBPD Chief Jon Lewis / courtesy of NBPD Jon Lewis, a longtime veteran of the Newport Beach Police Department who rose through the ranks to become chief of police in 2016, has announced his retirement, effective December 31. “While we will miss his leadership tremendously, Chief Lewis leaves behind an Read More
