Back in 2015, the good folks at Toddland along with their friends and family (me included!) raised enough money in just $20 donations to buy and raise a monster flag at the start of Balboa Peninsula, right between Malarky’s and Newport BrewCo. This morning, just after 9:30am, it was raised for the fifth time, in honor of the upcoming 4th of July holiday. …

You’ll probably want to share this comprehensive post with your friends– the 4th of July is just one week away! SECTION 1: EVENTS What: Old Glory Boat Parade (American Legion) Where: Newport Harbor When: 1pm to 3:30 p.m. Admission: Free Details: This patriotic-themed parade will start off Collins Island and proceed throughout Newport Harbor. A Harbor Patrol fire boat will lead close to 100 decorated …

As many readers know, Mayor Diane Dixon is running for an Assembly Seat. What many readers don’t know, is just how dirty politics can get when it comes to spending your tax dollars for personal campaigns. Dixon recently proposed adding an additional two police officers, which the police chief has repeatedly refused to ask for– even when asked to ask …

Last night, legendary restaurant 3 Thirty 3, served its last batch of fish tacos, and their final martini.  PCH’s most visible place with a beautiful view– which always seemed so busy– has closed its doors after 15 years of memory-making, fun, and public reminders about your friends birthdays. But fret not, the owner isn’t going anywhere.  Jeff Reuter will still …

Last year was an incredibly low crime year in Newport Beach– a city known already for its low crime rates.  As we look at the closed out numbers, we’ve seen a reduction in crime across the board, and two of the last three years have been the “lowest crime rates in the history of Newport Beach”. But last council meeting, …

Yesterday’s news of the Wedge Lifeguard Fire was a sad one, not just for the memories made on and near the lifeguard stand, and not just because someone would do this, but also because some of surfing and the Wedge’s most famous departed names were etched into the lifeguard stand itself, including Knox Tiernan, Gene Peterson and Brad Honda, and …

Early this morning, at 3:26am, an arsonist (or perhaps more than one) began to set fire to the Wedge lifeguard stand.  Within minutes, the blaze was roaring. At 3:41am, the fire department was called, and arrived shortly thereafter to extinguish what was left of the lifeguard stand. As you can imagine, the city doesn’t have a bunch of lifeguard stands …

When out on a boat ride with some friends last week, I had the opportunity to visit “Fable & Spirit” during their opening day, right next door to Bear Flag on Balboa Peninsula (near the Lido Theater), at 3441 Via Lido.  I’ve come to appreciate the effort put into opening days at various restaurants, but also come to expect a …

Last Tuesday, Newport Council approved a new ordinance to make construction last even longer in Newport Beach, which had its preliminary vote three weeks ago. The ordinance, started when Mayor Diane Dixon heard annoying saw sounds on the weekend, according to the Daily Pilot, has banned construction on Saturdays, compounding with an additional ban on Sundays, eliminating 2 of the …

On Wednesday morning at 7:17am, you may hear a sonic boom, as Vandenberg Air Force Base is scheduled to launch three RADARSAT earth imaging satellites for Canada from the SLC-4E silo. If the sky is clear, the early portion of the launch could be visible to the unaided eye for more than 100 miles. This launch was originally scheduled for …