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Happy Halloween, beachdwellers! Tonight is a special night and remains one of my favorite holidays, to this day!  Remember that some people still use “live” candles in jack-o-lanterns, so baggy-clothed costumes for the young ones need to be watched carefully to ensure they don’t get too close (and also so they don’t trip!).  Inspect all candy.  Smile.  Greet your neighbors. …

DUI Saturation Patrols are an increased visibility operation to catch and detur drunk drivers, but it is NOT a checkpoint operation.  These serve to actively arrest those who are driving under the influence– but they can also cause significant traffic delays, so if you are in a rush, be aware! This is a good time remind everyone that when you drink, please …

The quirky but super-functional and omni-present free transportation system that has been on the Balboa Peninsula for years is officially being shut down in Newport Beach.  The last day of ridership will be on Halloween, Tuesday, October 31st, 2017– their two year anniversary. With a strong start as a passion project operating on thin margins by two local peninsula residents, the Downtowner grew from …

This Saturday the 28th will kick off the 11th 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 party lasts a …

When someone says “Do you wanna hit the Bungalow?”, make sure you clarify exactly what they mean. Today at about 8am, a driver drove directly into the newly remodeled patio at the Bungalow.  The status of the driver or their sobriety level were not immediately available. Longtime readers will remember when a Hadley car run into Cassidy’s at 9am just over a …

At the last council meeting two weeks ago, this item was continued due to time constraints.  This week, it’s back on the agenda– but only for one day. Today is the first and FINAL chance you will get to talk about the flashing crosswalk issue.  What is normally a two-week process has been compressed into just one day. The city …

Sometimes, we get it wrong. Last Friday, we reported that Rudy’s had closed.  That was accurate: It was closed for a heavy refresh. It re-opened on Saturday under new management. I spoke with the new owners– I mean new investors and new managers– and they seem to be passionate about reviving the place, and are revisiting the menu to make …

UPDATE FROM RUDY’S OWNER TODD CARSON: Rudy’s has not been sold! We are simply remodeling. If it was sold we would have to transfer the liquor license! Please know what your talking about before you publish! You need to retract that entire article immediately !!! PLEASE NOTE THE AFOREMENTIONED WHEN READING THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE PRESERVED FOR JOURNALISTIC INTEGRITY, BELOW: For years, …

TONIGHT will begin the peak night to watch the Orionids meteor shower, starting from the 20th to the 22nd of October.  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 …

1,000 feet north and 1,000 feet south of Balboa Pier is closed to water-goers due to a 300-gallon raw sewage leak from a pumping tank below the pier into the ocean water today about 11:15am If you are looking to enjoy the waves, please find another location until at least Sunday.  To stay up to date with this area, you …