By Cristina Johnson, Navy veteran advocate for Asbestos Ships Organization After the Great Depression in 1920, and long after WW2, asbestos was the preferred material for civil and military constructions. Because of the mineral’s fire-resistant characteristics, by the 1970s, 1,400 million pounds of asbestos were used annually in America, and Read More
Newport Beach Film Festival CEO and Executive Director Gregg Schwenk, actor Ralph Macchio and Newport Beach Film Festival Co-Founder Todd Quartararo on the red carpet at the TV Fest. Photo by Chris Trela The Newport Beach Film Festival celebrated its 25th anniversary last fall with a star-studded lineup of actors, Read More
Brian Mackey, Valerie Larsen, Amanda Sitton, Gabbie Adner, Christopher M. Williams and Omri Schein star in the Laguna Playhouse production of “PERIL IN THE ALPS,” written and directed by Steven Dietz and now playing at the Laguna Playhouse in Laguna Beach. There are a handful of famous literary detectives whose Read More
Booker Winery at the 2024 Pacific Wine & Food Classic. Photo by Chris Trela One of the most popular wine and food events in Orange County returns to Newport Beach this summer for its eighth incarnation. The Pacific Wine & Food Classic will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20 at Read More
“Coco” movie poster Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced the return of its popular Movie Mondays series, an Orange County summer staple for over 17 years. Held on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza, these free outdoor movie nights invite the community to gather for iconic films, family fun, Read More
Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager At its June 10 meeting, the Newport Beach City Council adopted a balanced Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget that reflects our City’s continued strong financial position and commitment to long-term fiscal responsibility. The approved budget prioritizes public safety Read More
Chef Jamie Gwen Longtime Newport Beach resident Jamie Gwen is a syndicated radio host, certified sommelier, public speaker, seven-time cookbook author, and a Food Network star (she won Cutthroat Kitchen and competed on Beat Bobby Flay). Gwen was also a regular presence at the annual Newport Beach Wine & Food Read More
Vintage flyers from early OC punk shows By Zoe Luczaj | Special to the NB Indy [Note: NB Indy Editor Christopher Trela is the former manager of Middle Class, one of the first punk bands to come out of Orange County in the late 1970s. Middle Class has a special Read More
Art at Crystal Cove This summer, Crystal Cove Conservancy in Newport Beach invites visitors of all ages to engage with the coastal landscape through a dynamic lineup of seasonal programs that offer meaningful ways to explore, learn, and create alongside the beauty of Crystal Cove State Park. Whether you’re returning Read More
(l-r) Amanda Fowler, Vice President Global Giving for Edwards Life Sciences and son Royce Barzi Meals on Wheels Orange County is hosting its 2nd Annual Pickleball Bash Tournament on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. at The Tennis & Pickleball Club, 11 Clubhouse Dr. in Newport Beach. Read More
