Arizona-based Times Media Group (TMG) has acquired Firebrand Media as of July 1, 2024. Firebrand Media is the publisher of Newport Beach Independent, Laguna Beach Independent, and the Coast Real Estate Guide, as well as regional publications Laguna Beach Magazine and Newport Beach Magazine. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to Read More
The Plant-O-Rama plant sale is coming to Sherman Library & Gardens! This retro-event, which debuted in 1972, returns to Sherman Gardens on Saturday & Sunday, July 20 & 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The sale will feature plants and plant experts from California Native Plant Society, Read More
Hot Cheetos Cheeseburger from Shake Shack The Orange County Fair starts July 19, which means fairgoers can once again enjoy a variety of crazy cuisine normally found only at the fair. But leave it to the Crystal Cove Shake Shack in Newport Coast to come up with a gastronomic homage Read More
Don Schmitz of Smart Coast California In recent years the California Coastal Commission and other agencies have begun to implement a policy of “Retreat” to abandon properties affected by sea level rise rather than protect them. Come hear Don Schmitz of Smart Coast California, an organization trying to bring common Read More
608 Dahlia BBQ dinner Chef Jessica Roy has been creating culinary masterpieces at her 608 Dahlia restaurant in Corona del Mar that draw inspirations from her location inside Sherman Gardens. Although normally open only for lunch and special events (last year she created my birthday dinner for 10 of us Read More
Hoag Hospital. Photo courtesy of Hoag Hospital Communication Department Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach has been nominated for a nationwide Most Beautiful Hospital award. National healthcare staffing firm Soliant will recognize 20 U.S. hospitals for their commitment to growing and improving their campuses and outpatient facilities. The public can vote on Read More
The Newport Beach Police Department will host the next NBPD Mobile Café on Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at Bristol Farms, 810 Avocado Ave. The NBPD’s Mobile Café events give community members and police department staff an opportunity to come together in an informal space to discuss Read More
More than 70 boats competed in the 2023 Flight of Newport Beach / photo by Jim Collins The Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce with assistance from the Balboa Yacht Club will present the 88th annual Flight of Newport on Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Newport Harbor. Read More
The Tennis & Pickleball Club at Newport Beach Hosts The Owl Newport Beach Open Pickleball Tournament July 4 through 7. This is an official Association of Pickleball Players (APP) tournament, and features amateurs of all ages and skill levels competing alongside the sport’s elite professionals in singles, doubles, and mixed Read More
Grace Leung By Grace Leung | Newport Beach City Manager The construction of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) gives homeowners an opportunity to improve their properties while making a positive contribution to broader community goals. These secondary housing units, either attached to or detached from the primary residence, offer a multitude Read More
