Last night, police officers contacted a male in the parking lot of a local motel, according to the Fullerton Police Department. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fullerton Police Department (@fullerton_pd) The individual initially provided a false name, but the officers were able to confirm his true Read More
On November 22, Orange County Sheriff deputies located a reported stolen vehicle occupied by two individuals in the area of Beach Boulevard and Katella Avenue, in the City of Stanton. The deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop; however, the vehicle failed to yield, resulting in a vehicle pursuit. The Read More
The Irvine Police Department is asking for your help to identify a man who brandished a knife during a confrontation at the Taco Bell in the University Town Center. The man appears to be white. He is overweight with an unfortunate haircut that is dark and parted in the middle Read More
It took a few beats to wrap my head around just how music could influence the flavor of a spirit. That’s the whole idea behind those produced at Jeff and Christa Duggan’s new concept, Stone Groove Stillhouse. It’s a distillery, bar, and 50-seat restaurant that, in addition to musically infused Read More
PUBLIC AFFAIRS Mark Pulone has joined Tripepi Smith, California’s largest local government-focused communications and public affairs firm, as a director. Pulone brings more than 35 years of public-sector expertise to the firm. He previously was city manager for the cities of Yorba Linda and Aliso Viejo and assistant city manager Read More
Pedego e-bikesBicycle safety has long been an issue in Newport Beach, but it’s become even more important given the increased use of electric-powered bicycles, or E-Bikes, by many community members, especially youth. Now, the Newport Beach City Council is weighing in on the issue. According to a November 4 City Read More
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Saturday morning following a high-speed pursuit that began in Buena Park and ended in Oceanside, according to the Buena Park Police Department. The incident started at approximately 12:47 a.m., when Buena Park Police attempted to stop a Read More
By Zoe Luczaj | Special to the NB Indy Let me set the scene. The ocean hums softly behind the red carpet. The sun dips behind the sand as bulbs flash in its place. Another year of the Newport Beach Film Festival begins, and I was there to bear witness—not Read More
By Zoe Luczaj | Special to the NB Indy The Newport Beach Film Festival concluded its 2025 slate on Thursday, Oct. 23 with Guillermo del Toro’s long-awaited “Frankenstein,” a nearly three-hour gothic epic that filled both the historic Lido Theater and the Regal Edwards Big Newport screens. The screening marked Read More
The 2024 Newport Beach Film Festival featured movie premieres, A-list talent, independent filmmakers, and memorable after-parties as part of the Festival’s 25th anniversary. Not to be outdone, this year’s 26th edition of the Newport Beach Film Festival managed to exceed expectations and actually outdo last year’s impressive edition. From October Read More
