I just had the nicest walk. Every person I passed gave me a warm hello this afternoon. It was absolutely heartwarming, and I am not exaggerating. I have lots of experience because I take several walks a week around my neighborhood in the Heights and am disappointed that people seem Read More
Mayor Joe Stapleton at the 2023 Mayor’s Reception after being selected as Mayor Pro Tem for 2024. A record crowd of more than 500 local dignitaries and community members came to the 43rd Newport Beach Mayor’s Dinner on Thursday, February 6 at VEA Newport Beach Resort to hear new mayor Read More
Tomato of the Yrear Tomatomania, the world’s largest tomato-growing event held at Roger’s Gardens February 28 through March 9, announces its 2025 Tomato of the Year: Persuasion. With its striking beauty, exceptional flavor and unparalleled productivity, Persuasion is the tomato that will soon win over gardeners and food lovers alike. Read More
Aaron Batley, co-founder of Newport Beach Vacation Properties Newport Beach Vacation Properties (NBVP), a premier vacation property management company in Newport Beach and a branch of Balboa Realty, has announced the acquisition of Burr White Realty. This transaction more than doubles NBVP’s vacation property portfolio, making it the largest vacation Read More
The 2024 Rose on the Bay committee: Top row, left to right: Sue Willett, Ellen Wheeler, Jennifer Martin, Ellen Small, Susan Sanders. Bottom row, left to right: Lisa Gels, Heidi Mendoza, Natalie Pickup, Amanda Zimmerman, Melissa Marshall, Kyle Team. Founded by prominent Newport Beach women in April of 2023, KidWorks Read More
By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The next meeting of the Newport Beach City Council will be on Tuesday, February 11 at 4 p.m. The full agenda is available here: https://www.newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/77120/72. Agenda items include: A proposal to reduce flashy fuels and restore habitat in Buck Gully reserve. The $425,000, Read More
Middle School students at a previous GEMfest. The Girls’ Empowerment Movement (GEM) is a Sage Hill student-led service-learning group that hosts an annual girls empowerment and leadership conference. The seventh annual GEMfest will host middle school girls from across the region for a day of inspiration and mentorship on Saturday, Read More
The Corona del Mar Residents Association (CdMRA) will hold its monthly community meeting on Thursday, February 20, at 7:30 a.m. at OASIS Senior Center in Corona del Mar. Newport Beach Mayor Joe Stapleton will attend the meeting and share the City’s plans and goals for the coming year. Also attending Read More
The Lido Ttheater Legendary actress Bette Davis won two Best Actress Oscars during her long and illustrious career. She deserves another award for helping put the Lido Theater on the map. The Lido Theater opened to the public on October 27, 1939. The opening film was “Jezebel” starring Bette Davis, Read More
NBPD Chief Dave Miner Dave Miner, a 22-year veteran of the Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD), has been named as its next Chief of Police, City Manager Grace Leung announced on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Miner has held a variety of field and command-level positions since he joined the NBPD in Read More
