Many people remain silent about disabilities in their family, as it makes people wonder if they could be “contagious” or hereditary– but according to a recent study, Alzheimers is the nations third biggest killer– behind only heart disease and cancer. My grandfather had Alzheimer’s.  It was awful.  For about a decade, my mothers side of the family would switch him from his childrens homes, …

In a shockingly overt move, an ordinance is being proposed which would allow the City Manager to create and commit to agreements created without the consent of the city council– and the city council is set to vote on it tonight. In a very odd case of presentation, the proposal does not include copies of the existing policies– which it …

As everyone knows, the Dog Beach at the river jetties between Huntington and Newport Beach is under attack through a suggestion to begin enforcing leash-laws in the area by Newport Mayor Diane Dixon.  This is not only Newport’s last remaining Dog Beach, but also provides opportunities that Huntington Beach’s Dog Beach simply can’t– like the ability for smaller dogs to swim in …

About two weeks ago, official financial statements were released for councilmembers and those seeking the office of Council. You will notice the following people contributed to multiple campaigns: Saunders Property – Dixon and Petros Craig Batley (Burr White) – O’Neill, Dixon, Petros Great Scott Tree Service (yes, the infamous landscapers who killed the bird nest on Balboa Peninsula) – Muldoon …

As you all know, our Dog Beach by the Newport/HB Jetties is currently under attack, with one of our councilmembers proposing a solution of enforcing a leash-law in the area, which obviously, would completely destroy all the fun that happens in Dog Beach! Instead of bringing the item to a Study Session, the Newport City Council has referred the issue to Parks, …

It’s really not as gruesome as it sounds.  Come down for lunch today and give blood, then enjoy some grub and drinks courtesy of the American Legion, located at 215 15th St on Balboa Peninsula, between 10am and 4pm. Aside from actually saving peoples lives, there are some really great selfish reasons for giving blood, too! As the weather heats up, giving blood will help …

So you know the Blockbuster building that was recently a Wachovia Bank at the West end of the Balboa Peninsula? Did you know that this is in the process of being torn down?  Everyone says it will “increase parking”– but will it? The building itself was highly controversial, with some seeing it as one of the peninsula’s most unique and beautiful structures, …

After the Broncos win the Superbowl tomorrow, please be careful driving home as there will be a lot of angry Panther fans.  There will also be a lot of drunk drivers.  Don’t be one of them. DUI Checkpoints are likely, but so far unannounced.  You can check http://savenewport.com/traffic to see traffic jams caused by either checkpoints or just regular traffic jams …

Last city council meeting, the Newport Council unanimously decided to beg the county for $224,430 in new taxpayer funds in order to create a commercially unsustainable taxi industry on the peninsula, or bail out an existing one (depending on which angle you want to view it from). As everyone knows, there is no problem getting from Newport Pier to Balboa …

Today is the birthday of one of Balboa’s most beloved restaurants, the Newport Landing.  As they are celebrating 30 years of history here on the waterfront, they are offering patrons a whopping 40% off their already reasonably priced menu items on both their upstairs and downstairs menu (alcohol beverages are not discounted). For those unaware, the menus are largely the same, but the …