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After the better part of a year of delays when the Plumbing contractor found out that the city’s pipes don’t match the plans (as we reported on April 23, 2019), on Dec 19th of this year, the Crab Cooker officially poured their foundation… again.  This time, with all the pipes in all the right places. Thanks to SaveNewporter Ken Neuhoff for …

First, I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!! It’s been a wet couple of days as we have received the first REAL rains of the season!  With one more light rain scheduled this evening, these showers have been a much-needed water for our area, but it also presents a problem: urban runoff and bacterial water infestations– always a concern with a watershed …

Welcome to Wintertime!  Today is the first official day of winter, and the shortest day of the year.  According to NASA, the Solstice officially begins when the sun sets today at 4:47pm.   No word on whether or not they cleared this official time with those who first began building monuments like Stonehenge with Solstice in mind during the Bronze age. …

I know the struggles of dining out on Christmas when you aren’t in the midst of a mega-sized family reunion– or often, even if you are!  To help people of different faiths, those with distant families, and those who just want to go out for a good time on Christmas, I made a few phone calls for you, both to …

It’s time for the 111th Christmas Boat Parade!  Starting TODAY Wednesday, December 18th through Sunday, December 22nd. With fireworks on the first and last days. FOR THOSE WITH PETS IN THE AREA: Please make sure they are safe during the fireworks, as they are sensitive to loud noises by a crowded beach– and, of course, the fireworks. PLEASE TAKE NOTE for those …

It’s time for the 111th Christmas Boat Parade!  Starting on Wednesday, December 18th through Sunday, December 22nd. With fireworks on the first and last days.  FOR THOSE WITH PETS IN THE AREA: Please make sure they are safe during the fireworks, as they are sensitive to loud noises by a crowded beach– and, of course, the fireworks. PLEASE TAKE NOTE for those …

TONIGHT, (or, more officially, tomorrow morning of December 15th) on the night of the 14th will be the peak night to watch the Geminid’s meteor shower, which officially started on the 7th and lasts until the 17th of December.  The moon’s phase will be about half full and will rise at 7:25pm– right as the meteor shower begins to peak– not …

The Newport Beach Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting roving DUI/Drivers License Checkpoints Friday, December 13th at an undisclosed location in Newport Beach.  Traditionally, these checkpoints have been between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. DUI Checkpoints are claimed to reduce drunk driving mostly by deterrent, but also serve to actively arrest those who are driving under the …

Have you ever seen a mass of HUNDREDS of Santa’s drinking beer?  Well on Saturday December 14th, you can!  Santa Crawl is open to everyone over 21 years old– and if you can come in a Mr or Mrs Santa Suit, you’ll fit right in!  Other holiday costumes are also more than welcome, of course! If you don’t already have …

Last night, councilmember Will O’Neill was the only person offered up by his fellow councilpeople to take the place of outgoing mayor Diane Dixon.  With zero competition and zero discussion, O’Neill was appointed by councilpeople as the new Mayor. With zero competition and zero discussion, Brad Avery was appointed by councilpeople as the new Mayor Pro Tem (basically, a “vice mayor”). …