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Nobody is Running Against Two of Three Council Members. Want to Run? Here’s How!

Share this one with your friends! At the time of this publishing (according to the city website, here: https://www.newportbeachca.gov/government/departments/city-clerk/filings/campaign-disclosure-statements), Mayor Will O’Neill, Mayor Pro Tem Brad Avery, and Councilman Jeff Herdman– all city council members– are running unopposed for their seats.  Unopposed. It is shameful for any politician to run without any opposition, as it strips the voice of the public …

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Mutt Lynch’s, Blackies, Stag Bar, Elks, Blue Beet – Now With Outside Dining

Great news today in the “Bad News World” of 2020! In addition to the announcements last week about patio dining (linked here: http://savenewport.com/2020/07/18/parking-lots-now-open-for-food-service/), a few more have opened up since then, too! If you’re missing your favorite food from the famous Mutt Lynch’s (menu linked here), the classic “Special Sandwich” from Blackies (menu linked here), Blue Beet’s totally-underrated and extensive …

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How To See The Comet Neowise From Newport

If you haven’t been paying attention during this crazy news cycle, that’s understandable, but right now, there is an outstanding comet that has been circling the earth– it’s definitely worthwhile to see it. If you’ve got a nice pair of binoculars, you can see the comet Neowise with them, along with its amazing tail.  Binoculars are not required to see …

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Parking Lots Now Open For Food Service!

Want to grab a bite to eat and a drink?  New “outside dining” rules have converted your favorite restaurants and… ahem… “restaurants”… into outside patio dining areas, allowing them to stay open as Governor Newsom has deemed inside dining unsafe at any speed. In Newport Beach, in order from the top of the peninsula on down, this includes Cappy’s, Woody’s …

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Balboa Island Fulfills Stereotype, Puts Fake Signs Up To Keep Out Visitors

This weekend, the sign at the north side of the bridge entrance to Balboa Island was altered to say: “RESIDENT PARKING ONLY- STAY SAFE AT HOME WEAR A MASK” However, the people who maintain this sign are private citizens– not the City of Newport Beach– and therefore have no authority to close parking to non-residents. By doing so, they not …

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Two Boat Parades for 4th of July, Flooding Throughout Peninsula, Closed Bars, Closed Beaches

Today, starting at 11am, there will be a boat parade celebrating the current President of the United States. Following that, there will be the “Old Glory Boat Parade” by the American Legion Yacht Club at 1pm. The beaches appear to be open as of this morning– although that could change at any time on this day that we celebrate our …

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OC Health Closes Bars, Tonight at Midnight

UPDATE: At the same time this was being written by edict of OC Health– State Governor Gavin Newsom came out and banned all restaurants again, also– statewide. —- If your favorite watering hole doesn’t serve food– then tonight at 12:01am, they will be forced to close by the directive of Orange County Health (linked here: https://twitter.com/ochealth/status/1278389824114667520). “Effective 12:01 a.m. on …

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Original Pizza 2 is Closing (and Anchor Bar), Just 3 Years After OP1 Closed

We all remember the epic going-away party for a favorite pizza joint on the peninsula that spanned generations.  Yes, as Original Pizza 1 gave way to Taco Bell remodeling and reopening in their peninsula location, all eyes moved to Original Pizza 2, at 2675 Irvine Ave D, Costa Mesa, CA 92627– right by the Irvine Ranch Market near the Golf Course. OP2– …

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Newport’s 4th of July: No Fireworks This Year (And Everything Else to Know)

You’ll probably want to share this comprehensive post with your friends– the 4th of July is just one week away! This year, fireworks were cancelled by the city of Newport Beach, and therefore the Back Bay celebration, too.  But from the sounds of the evenings, citizens are well-stocked enough to be able to launch their own fireworks shows at the traditional …

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Fundraiser for Newport Beach Jr Guards– Today!

The NBJG, once-cancelled due to SARS-CoV-2, now-restored, cannot be done under normal budget constraints.  So Newport Beach business stepped up to the plate– specifically, the Helmsman Ale House. Organized by Councilman Kevin Muldoon and the owners of Helmsman Ale House (try the Reaper Burger, spice lovers!), the Helmsman has volunteered to donate *all profits* from 5pm to 8pm to help …

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