Paul Stanley Sign Museum to Open in L.A. in 2026, Celebrating Whimsical Advertising History
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The world of vintage advertising is getting a new home. Opening in 2026, the Paul Stanley Sign Museum, a nonprofit organization, in Los Angeles will pay tribute to the visionary work of Paul Stanley & Company, the San Francisco-based design firm behind some of Read More
Cloud House, 321-Unit Apartment, Opens in Stanton
An apartment building with 321 market-rate studio, one- and two-bedroom units in Stanton officially opened last week. Cloud House, a multifamily property developed by Bonanni Development and designed by local architecture firm AO, is the latest apartment project to come online in Stanton. VRV, the sister property of Cloud House, Read More
Cypress edges San Juan Hills in California Live match-up, both teams show progress
Gavin Kroll of Cypress maintains control in Saturday’s game against San Juan Hills. (PHOTOS: Jacob Ramos, For OC Sports Zone). In a battle between two highly-regarded Orange County boys basketball teams at California Live on Saturday, Cypress came out on top against San Juan Hills 81-79 at San Juan Hills. Read More
Newport Beach Independent Writers Honored at the OC Press Club Excellence in Journalism Awards
Newport Beach Independent editor Christopher Trela won three awards at the OC Press Club Excellence in Journalism Awards Winners of the Orange County Press Club’s 2025 Excellence in Journalism Awards were announced on June 18, 2025. At the event, regular Newport Beach Independent contributor Richrd Simon won second place for Read More
OC Superior Court Rules in Favor of Newport Beach on Challenge to Housing Plan
An Orange County Superior Court judge has upheld the City of Newport Beach’s State-mandated housing plan, rejecting lawsuits filed by two community groups. On Wednesday, June 18, Hon. Melissa R. McCormick ruled in favor of the City in legal cases filed by Still Protecting Our Newport (SPON) and the Newport Read More
APP Tour Pickleball Returns to Newport Beach for $150K Tournament July 2-6
Players in the 2024 APP Newport Beach Open The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) is hosting the 2025 Zimmer Biomet APP Newport Beach Open at The Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach July 2 through 6 beginning at 8 a.m. each day. Pickleball players from California and throughout the Read More