A “Taste of Balboa” event will be held as part of the Newport to Enscenda annual sail race.  Located in the parking lot where Balboa Market used to be (on the corner of Palm and Balboa Blvd), this event is always a fun-filled and kid-friendly event.  Establishments new and old from all over the peninsula will be represented in their corresponding booths, …

Those of us who have poured concrete more than once in our lives know that there are a number of things you need to get right while doing the job.  The most obvious is smoothing, but you also need to make sure that it doesn’t dry too quickly, that the mix is correct, that it is deep enough to support the …

El Ranchito is offering its original menu prices on three items today and next Thursday to wrap up their 40th birthday celebration!  The original location has always been right here on Balboa Peninsula on the corner of Balboa Blvd and 28th St. Originally, it was just on the sidestreet  (pictured as the main photo here), where the traditional “Irish Fish Market” …

At least one Newport Official is now facing the music in regards to his questionable behavior and missing contribution reports with the Newport Beach City Hall project.  The original City Hall project was set to cost $46m in cash, but ballooned to over a quarter-billion dollars by the time city officials were done with it. The project not only resembles an …

Do you remember when people called us crazy when we called for an audit of City Hall, the project that ballooned from a $46m cash project to a quarter-billion-dollar debacle, saying that corruption was unlikely and that this would just be a waste of money? Dixon promised an audit, but instead just asked the city to review themselves.  Unsurprisingly, the …

After upsetting the entire community with the original “Lights Out at 11pm” proposal, Dixon has decided that it is better to execute her will through increased police force, and is now attempting to hire on additional police units to patrol the area which is already very well covered by police. This idea is purely illogical for the following reasons: 1) Balboa has …

This Throwback Thursday has a place to visit!  Jump in to get some awesome food at a discount, and grab some 40th year anniversary memorabilia while you are at it!  The staff is doubled-up on this day and is able to quickly seat people who visit.  When I visited last Thursday with a co-worker, we immediately found seats at the bar …

SHARE this with your friends who are wave-riders!  The debate on Blackball is once again on the city’ agenda– tonight!  Whether you like Blackball or want to see the times decreased, increased, or the flags removed completely– this is your time to talk.  Show up and discuss safety, fair use, or whatever other aspects you feel are pertinent to your arguments. Public comments will be …

Banzai Bowls hits Newport due to popular demand.  With its grand opening TODAY, Banzai Bowls kicks off a great start on Balboa Peninsula, at 114 22nd St, Newport Beach, CA, 92661.  This store is built with an awesome wood storefront.  The amount of blenders that I saw on-hand during my sneak-peak was mind-blowing: … and they said that’s only half of …

Looking for a fun way to snack this weekend? This twist on the classic Deviled Eggs will produce the cutest egg peeps ever. First, you will need – 6 eggs – 1/4 cup mayonnaise – 1 teaspoon white vinegar – 1 teaspoon yellow mustard – 1/8 teaspoon salt – Freshly ground black pepper – Smoked Spanish paprika and small slices …