The Newport Beach Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting DUI/Drivers License Checkpoints on Friday, St. Patricks Day throughout the city of Newport Beach– so be prepared for traffic delays. DUI Checkpoints are claimed to reduce drunk driving mostly by deterrent, but also serve to actively arrest those who are driving under the influence.  They also cause significant traffic delays, so …

This is the first Grunion Run since August of last year– and the only chance to catch them before June!  Are you a kid, a kid-at-heart, a fisherman, or a cook?  One of the big annual Grunion Runs is happening this weekend! Grunion are a species of fish that spawn on the beaches after new or full moons during the …

Remember that Sunday morning we set our clocks FORWARD by one hour, so that 2am-2:59am never even happens that day. Daylight savings has to do with energy savings, particularly in old factories.  By slightly adjusting the clock to account for the changes in the sunrise and sunset times, employers were able to save money on heating and electricity.  Sorry, “Simpsons” fans: it …

This Pet of the Week comes one day early! From the shelter:  “Hannah is approximately 45lbs and 1 1/2 years old and is a Rhodesian Ridgeback mix. She came to the Newport Beach Animal Shelter with an injury to a hind leg. It appeared to be fixed incorrectly, and she was unable to put weight on it for any long …

Get your “new-to-you” boat here– for cheap!  On Friday, March 10th, 2017 starting at 8am, you can view the boats to be auctioned at 9am by the Orange County Sheriff Harbor Patrol. This is a CASH ONLY event, and payment is immediately due after the auction. The address for the event is: 1901 Bayside Drive Corona del Mar 92625 Up for auction …

Of the many years I have been running SaveNewport, I have prided myself on having never had to issue a retraction– but all winning streaks come to an end.  Yesterday, we had five independent on-scene reports that someone was struck and killed on Balboa Peninsula.  Later, our council and city manager said that they were only “minor injuries”.  So what was …

Early this morning, a bicyclist riding a red beach cruiser was struck while crossing the street on 20th near the 7/11. Early reports indicate that the rider was dead at the scene. [EDIT: Contrary to early reports, the rider was not killed] This is not the first time that someone has been killed on our roadways; just last year someone was crossing …

Happy Ash Wednesday! With the things I said under my breath at the council meeting last night, I am glad all my sins are now forgiven.  Here’s a reminder about how to NOT resolve a dispute: Tuesday night, the council chambers were filled with opposition for the Museum House, a 100-unit condo proposal which violated our city charter.  The previous …

Last week, we reported the fact that Brad Avery had voted on the jet packs even though he was being paid to run a business on the harbor which he admits he competes with space.  After a conversation with Avery about reversing his vote (which he declined to do), I felt I had no options left other than to report …

After a barrage of emails coming through yesterday and fundraisers topping more than $30,000, the OCC Board which suspended student Caleb O’Neil has had a change of heart. “The board believes this is in the interest of fairness and equity for all”, says a statement released Thursday. “It is time to move forward with increased empathy and understanding of the differences …