For over a decade, Mesa Water– who already provides about 9% of Newport’s water service– has been wanting to partner with Newport Beach to provide water services for the area.  Why?  Because one of their biggest costs to deliver water isn’t the water itself– it’s literally keeping the operation going to clean, pump, and service the water base station.  This …

The Environmental Working Group has recently released their water reports for Newport Beach, and the results are not good.  They have found 24 contaminants in our drinking water, with 13 of them exceeding EWG Recommended Guidelines.  Of note, many of these contaminants in our water supply (like Chloroform or the chemical that made Erin Brockovich famous, Chromium!) have zero federal …

A sad note that after 41 years of service to the Balboa Peninsula, the BJ’s Pizza at 106 Main Street will be closing.  The Balboa Pier restaurant was a classic for many, and while competing with a young and energetic pizza environment next door cannot be an easy task, many insiders note that the opening of Cruisers actually added another …

Remember that Saturday tonight– technically Sunday morning– we set our clocks BACK by one hour, so that 1:59am actually happens twice in one 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 (then-very-expensive) heating and …

This morning, at about 8:30am, hail was reported in our neighboring city, Huntington Beach by SaveNewporter Stephen Schnack. Sure, this wasn’t the “hailstorms of lore”, but hail in Southern California is a rarity only seen once every 5 years or so, so this event is unique and fun! Did you see it?

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. …

A few weeks back on Oct 13, a source told me that Sharkeez purchased the old Rudy’s location.  While those real estate records haven’t come back yet, the alcohol license has been submitted to the ABC and is finally showing on the site as confirmation that yes: the owners of Sharkeez are planning on opening up a new concept there, tentatively …

“Don’t apply if you can’t count your votes”– this suggestion is given to everyone who applies for a political party endorsement. The OC GOP Endorsement and the OC Democratic Endorsement is given to (usually only one) candidate per position, per party on any given election cycle.  This endorsement unlocks partisan money that essentially waits by silently until the party of …

TONIGHT through Wednesday night will be the peak nights to watch the Orionids meteor shower, starting from the 21st to the 23rd of October.  Actually, it will technically be Tuesday through Thursday 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. …

Saturday the 26th will kick off the 16th 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*. In prior years, the party lasts …