Tesoro holds on for narrow win over Edison in exciting Portola-Woodbridge Classic game
Tesoro Coach Steve Garrett draws up for a play for his team late in Friday’s game. (PHOTOS: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Tesoro High School’s boys basketball team held off a late charge by Edison to capture a 45-44 victory Friday night in the Portola-Woodbridge Classic at Woodbridge. It marked Read More
Greer Wylder Hosts Book Signing at Lido Theatre December 9 for ‘Born in OC: The Artists, Entrepreneurs, and Visionaries of Orange County’
Author Greer Wylder Greer Wylder, a journalist who has covered the culture and lifestyle of Orange County for more than 30 years, has published a new book: “Born in OC: The Artists, Entrepreneurs, and Visionaries of Orange County, California.” Wylder is holding a book signing and celebration on Monday, Dec. Read More
Lido House in Newport Beach Certified in Surfrider Foundation’s Ocean Friendly Hotels Program
Lido House Hotel, the boutique hotel located on the old Newport Beach city hall site on the Balboa Peninsula. Photo by Sara Hall © Lido House, an Autograph Collection hotel, has obtain its certification into the Surfrider Foundation’s newly launched Ocean Friendly Hotels program. This recognition highlights the hotel’s ongoing Read More
5th Annual Rosé on the Bay Serves Up $54K for KidWorks
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. Thanks to the generosity and compassion of a group of more than 150 Read More
NBPD Issues Tech Support Scam Alert
A particular scheme the Newport Beach Police Department has seen scammers use recently involves a tech support ruse. Tech support scams often go something like this: The victim gets a pop-up notification of a computer virus and is instructed to call a phone number to get assistance or to purchase Read More
Portola vs. King Drew CIF Regional Football Bowl Game score updates Friday, Dec. 6
(GRAPHIC: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). DIVISION 6AA Score: Portola vs. King Drew, 7:30 p.m. Portola High School’s football team, which captured the first CIF title in school history last week with a 31-14 victory over El Rancho in the Division 11 finals, opens the CIF Southern California Read More
Assemblymember Diane Dixon Honors Veterans of the Year
In honor of Veteran’s Day on November 11, Assemblymember Diane Dixon (R-Newport Beach) honored several constituents who bravely fought for our country, including two from Newport Beach. “I am honored to recognize three great veterans from Assembly District 72,” said Assemblymember Dixon. “We are very blessed to have so many Read More
Tickets Now Available for the 2025 Hoag Classic
Ernie Els is one of the golfers who frequently plays in the Hoag Classic. File photo by Jim Collins Attention amateur golfers and golf fans: tickets are now on sale for the Hoag Classic PGA TOUR Champions event taking place March 19 through 23, 2025 at the Newport Beach Country Read More
A Newport Beach Holiday Tradition Returns: Annual Christmas Boat Parade Runs December 18-22
2023 Boat Parade Sweepstakes Winner (Non-Commercial): My Way, owned by Les Davidson. Photo by Lawrence Sherwin It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Newport Beach thanks to the 116th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, to be held December 18 through 22, and the Ring of Lights Home Decorating Read More