As a student at Chapman University, I am surprised and disheartened to hear about libraries in Orange County and across the nation having funding cut, hours reduced, and books being challenged, banned, or censored, such as the Orange libraries’ hours being reduced and Huntington Beach Library attempting to move certain Read More
Diane Dixon According to data provided by CAL Fire, 13 of the largest wildfires in California, seven of the deadliest wildfires and 15 of the most destructive in the state’s history have occurred since 2015, leading Assemblymember Diane Dixon (R-Newport Beach) to introduce AB 623 and AB 624 last week Read More
(L to R): Erin Alexander, Cameron Hutzler, Brett England, Adam Novak, John Kluve at the Palisades fire.. It wasn’t just the perfect storm—it was the perfect fire storm. The recent, all-consuming and catastrophic fires that stampeded through the Pacific Palisades and Altadena areas of Los Angeles in a three-week horror Read More
Pelican Hill Golf Course As African elephants face mounting threats to their survival, Angels Among Us Foundation and Over and Above Africa have partnered to present “18 For The Elephants,” a charity golf tournament at Pelican Hill Golf Club on April 10, 2025. The event exemplifies how Southern California’s conservation Read More
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
