Photo by Lawrence Sherwin Photos by Jim Collins and Lawrence Sherwin The 117th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade officially kicked off on Dec. 17, transforming the harbor into a luminous “Christmas Across the Decades” spectacle. The event, a cornerstone of Southern California holiday tradition, began with a thunderous fireworks display Read More
By Christopher Trela | NB Indy Newport Beach is a food-lover’s dream city. We are fortunate to have several hundred restaurants in Newport Beach — more than our 85,000 residents can support. That’s why so many out-of-town foodies find their way to our seaside city. Our diverse selection of eateries Read More
Alexander Shelley conducting Pacific Symphony. (Courtesy of Pacific Symphony) By Christopher Trela | NB Indy This is a historic year for Pacific Symphony. Last fall, Alexander Shelley became the Artistic and Music Director Designate of the Pacific Symphony — only the third music director since the symphony was founded in Read More
By Alicia Venter | NB Indy The State of California and the City of Newport Beach began an emergency remediation effort last month to address the source of methane and oil leakage, first discovered in late October, at a residential home near Marcus Avenue and 36th Street. The leakage, believed Read More
Dave Min, US Congressmember. (Courtesy of Orange County Coastkeeper) By NB Indy Staff Orange County elected leaders, businesses, environmentalists and community members spoke out loudly against the U.S. Department of Interior’s offshore oil and gas drilling proposal at a people’s hearing event in Costa Mesa on Monday, Dec. 8. More Read More
The Last Hurrah decorated for the previous Christmas Boat Parade. NB Indy file photo Electrician Scott Scofield paces the teak decks of the 80-foot-long “The Last Hurrah” yacht while meticulously overseeing the complex electrical and mechanical installations of the boat’s holiday lights and décor by more than a dozen coworkers Read More
Christmas Walk attendees pose with Santa at a previous Christmas Walk. Photo by Lawrence Sherwin. The Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce is delighted to present the 46th Annual Corona del Mar Christmas Walk, a day that transforms the entire village of Corona del Mar into a magical holiday celebration! Read More
Crystal Cove tree lighting. File photo by Chris Trela The holidays are shining bright at Crystal Cove State Park. This December, Crystal Cove Conservancy invites the public to experience a season of creativity, community, and coastal beauty through a series of festive events celebrating art, nature, and togetherness. Nestled between Read More
Nathan Holthouser (left) and Ed Hanley (right) at Muldoon’s Irish Pub in Fashion Island during the Movember fundraising event on November 20. Photo credit: Ann Chatillon Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a nationally recognized real estate brokerage and advisory firm in Corona del Mar specializing in retail property sales, Read More
Santa arrives at Lido Marina Village by sea during Santa’s Arrival Celebration. Image courtesy of Lido Marina Village. Celebrate the holiday season at Lido Marina Village as Newport Beach’s open-air shopping, dining and lifestyle destination transforms into an enchanting coastal wonderland. Enjoy family-friendly programming throughout the month, including Santa’s Arrival Read More
