Mike Glenn

Mike is the founder and publisher of Save Newport and Chair of Government Relations for the Elks Lodge. He writes, shoots photos, and edits, but much of the time, he's just "the IT guy". He can be reached at: Google+, Facebook, or via email, at michael.glenn@devion.com

Jeff Herdman Receives FPPC Complaint for Raising Funds without Filing

Several weeks ago, we reported that Newport Council Candidate had solicited funds without filing to run for council. Herdman defends his actions, calling everything he has been doing legal, by saying “Yes, I have been attempting to raise seed money for my campaign fund, and have been successful. As soon as I hit the $1,000 ceiling I filed with the City and the …

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City Goes Sideways on Balboa Theater Bid (a quick lesson in free market economics!)

The Balboa Theater has been a central theme to Newport– seemingly beyond its own reach– for nearly its entire existence.  Originally a opening as The Ritz Theater in 1928, it was renamed Balboa Theater in 1939, and converted into the most notorious Balboa speakeasy during Prohibition, and then into a Pussycat Theatre (yes, that is what you think it is) in the early 70s. …

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King Tides Are Coming…

Photo of a King Tide by Matthew Zamiska

King Tides are coming to Newport Beach, bringing the highest tides of the entire year– one week from today– the day before Thanksgiving. So far, even the largest tides have measured 6’6 (above 0.0ft — standard sealevel).  This coming Wednesday, they will be 6feet, 8.5 inches.  While that small increase doesn’t sound like much, it could breach some areas of our seawall or …

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Stag Bar Returns: Get your sneak peak tomorrow night!

The iconic Stag Bar was renamed The District and has done well for itself, but it always missed the traditional charm it had as one of the oldest watering holes on the peninsula. Thankfully, as the renovation happened, the owner quietly stowed away the items on the wall being removed. After 9 long years of planning and organization, the Stag Bar …

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Throwback: When The Cannery was a Club!

Many people know the Cannery as a great place for a glass of wine, a date, or an outing with friends– but do you remember when the Cannery was a club? The Cannery area was booming with life and entertainment, until the city shut them down back in the late 90s– until then, Cannery Village one of Orange County’s go-to places: http://articles.latimes.com/1999/aug/17/business/fi-919 So exactly …

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Industry Halloween Contest: Results Are In

For the unofficial first annual Industry Halloween Costume Contest, the results are in! This one has got to be a tie. Joe Cerbasi of Blackies hilariously dressed as Sarge, complete with an attack dog on a chain! Jared Briggs and Cari Senour from Cruisers both dressed as the 2015 OC Register’s award for “Best Of Orange County”, which Cruisers won this year as the Best Sports Bar …

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City-Wide Pot Ban Proposal Invites Drug Gangs to Newport

“Newport Beach” and “Mexican Drug Cartel” aren’t things that generally roll off the tongue in the same sentence. That’s because Newport has had pretty sensical drug laws and never really rocked the boat– until today. Tonight, at the City Council meeting at 7pm in the Newport Beach City Hall (100 Civic Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660), the City Council …

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Team Newport critic Herdman Files for Council

Jeff Herdman filed paperwork Thursday to run for Newport Beach City Council.  Herdman is known for being a past-president of the Balboa Island Improvement District. I met with Jeff a few weeks ago when he was mulling over his run.  Please do not get me wrong: He is a very pleasant man, but my interaction with him left a lot …

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Police Enter Bars, Ask Patrons to Take Breathalizers, Then Claim it is Not a Scare Tactic

Police revved up the PR battle against drinking over the weekend, sending four cops into bars armed with breathalyzers.  The officers then proceeded to ask seventy-five patrons to take the test so that the police could catalog the data. Of those asked, 34 refused, and 44 took the test. Police contend that it is entirely voluntary, and that bars and restaurants must …

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Grant Boys Going out of Business & OC Register BKs

After 66 years of serving the Newport/Mesa community, the Grant Boys (also known as Grant’s for Guns) will be going out of business (http://www.grantboys.com/).  Company representatives could not be reached this morning, but their ad taken out in the OC Register seems to indicate that November will be their final month. If you are looking for great deals on outdoor …

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