Category: Top Stories

How celebrities discreetly arrive in Utah for the Sundance Film Festival

When Hollywood touches down in Utah for the Sundance Film Festival, it’s showtime. Over 80,000 people attended the film festival last year, including some well-known celebrities. This year, stars such as Christopher Nolan, Pedro Pascal, and Kristen Stewart are in Utah for the festival — but how did they arrive Read More

PHOTOS: Crean Lutheran gets back on winning track with road victory over Tustin

Crean Lutheran’s Troy Jenkins is guarded by Tustin’s Ethan Contreras Friday. (Photos courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs, Wendy Rueter). Crean Lutheran High School’s boys basketball team answered the challenge Friday night, defeating Tustin 57-45 in an Empire League game at Tustin. The Saints were coming off a tough 55-52 loss to Read More

PHOTOS: Godinez remains in first place with second league victory over Segerstrom

Lucas Andaluz of Godinez moves the ball as Segerstrom’s Gilbert Vargas defends. (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone). BY ALEX SUAREZ For OC Sports Zone Godinez High School’s boys basketball team rallied in the third quarter to defeat Segerstrom 56-48 Friday night at Segerstrom in the second match-up Read More

PHOTOS: League-leading Crean Lutheran wins defensive battle against Tustin

Crean Lutheran’s Savannah Brawley scores on a clutch jumper at the top of the key against Tustin Friday night. (Photos courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs, John Luciano and Howard Lyon). Defense was the main focus during Friday night’s Empire League girls basketball game between Crean Lutheran and Tustin at Crean Lutheran. Read More

Former Crean Lutheran volleyball star Anna Unke returning to lead girls program

Anna Unke will lead the Crean Lutheran girls volleyball program. (Photo courtesy Crean Lutheran High School). Former Crean Lutheran High School and Irvine Valley College standout Anna Unke has been named varsity girls volleyball coach and director of the program, Athletic Director Eric Olson announced Thursday. “It is with great Read More

Bluewater Grill in Newport Beach Hosts Second Tuesday Tastings

Bluewater Bouillabaisse Bluewater Grill in Newport Beach is known for having some of the freshest seafood in town, and for having fun dining events every month. The restaurant just released its special culinary schedule through the end of June, and every month boasts fabulous gastronomic specials, including their popular Second Read More

On the Agenda: January 23 Newport Beach City Council Meeting

Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 23. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://newportbeach.legistar1.com/newportbeach/meetings/2024/1/3714_A_City_Council_24-01-23_Agenda.pdf. The regular meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. Agenda items include: Establishment Read More