This Saturday the 29th will kick off the one-decade mark with the 10th Annual Halloween Surf Competition by Blackies.  Officially, the kickoff starts at 7am, but many people arrive about 30 minutes earlier for the festivities and costume show-offs.  In the past, the kids to arrive have received prizes.  Prizes are also awarded for the costumes, traditionally worn *while surfing*. Typically, the …

Late Friday night, the Dog Beach vote was put on pause from being voted on today. We are working with county officials to solidify this area as a permanent, off-leash area.  We will have more information on this late this week or early next week. In the meantime, please show your support for this area by: Writing the press: dailypilot@latimes.com …

People are witnessing lighting strikes just off the coast and near the beaches. The National Weather Service is currently recommending those in the vicinity to immediately seek shelter away from the water and off of the beaches. (stock photo)

SHARE THIS POST! In Newport Beach we have a population of about 87,000 people, and a whopping 32,000 of them aren’t even registered to vote.  Today is the last day to register vote!  If you are not registered online today, you will be unable to vote in this upcoming election.  You can register right here in 60 seconds: http://savenewport.com/vote I spoke with …

TONIGHT will be the peak night to watch the Orionids meteor shower!  Actually, it will technically be Friday morning– but you get the drift!  The waxing gibbous moon will be out the during the evening hours, but it will set before the prime time viewing hours. Halley’s comet is actually to blame for this series of meteor showers as it is …

THE HISTORY YOU KNOW: As many people know, last year on December 8th– her first day as mayor– Diane Dixon floated a poll asking whether or not to get rid of Dog Beach.  This set off a firestorm. Between “voting oddities” with the city’s own poll and the outpouring of support for Dog Beach, I started a petition right here on …

You may be registered to vote in Newport Beach, but I bet all of your friends are not!  There are less than three weeks left before the election, but there is less than a week left to register in time to vote in November’s election, and people are already voting via absentee ballots! You can register yourself or help someone else …

Last night at about 6:40pm, a 92 year old man was crossing on 7th and Balboa on Balboa Peninsula, and was struck by a car who was unable to see him.  He suffered “major injuries” in the wreck, according to Newport Beach Police Information Officer, Jennifer Manzella.  The driver of the car was not injured. This could have been prevented with …

The truth about PROPOSITION 64: MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION If you’re in California and you hate pot, you’re probably considering to vote NO on Prop64.   Don’t do it. If you’re in California and you like pot, you’re probably considering to vote YES on Prop64.   Don’t do it. The truth is that regardless of your position: You’re likely to make a mistake on …

If you’re planning on using AmTrak’s Surfliner on an October weekend, you might want to make other plans.  The tracks and service will be closed on the following dates: October 8-9, October 15-16, October 22-23 During this time, dedicated non-car commuters can still schedule rides with Greyhound Bus Service (closest stops in Santa Ana or Anaheim) or simply take an Uber …