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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 …

Starting last Thursday, on October 3rd through this Sunday October 6th, Buccaneer Days will be celebrating their Big 3-0, with their 30th anniversary in Two Harbors on Catalina Island. This festival of pirates began as an unofficial event, with no booty required for boarding.  As time went on, the event became more organized, much to the shivering timbers of many members …

If you were looking for some peace and quiet on the beach, it ain’t happening Friday or this weekend!  It is the fourth annual air show in Huntington Beach, for the second year, it is renamed the “Great Pacific Air Show”. It begins Friday at 11am and will last until 4:30pm, but you can anticipate the show to begin at …

Remember back in 2016 when the County dredged Dog Beach for the first time in 15 years?  Well, just three years later, they are doing it again.  Timing seems a bit weird, huh? Just as the County Sheriffs began enforcing in the area, suddenly there was a notice to dredge again, as bad press began to brew.  Some may view …

Today is National Register To Vote Day, and in California, you can do it all online– it is a simple process that takes about 2 minutes to do! Registering to vote is as simple as filling out this form: https://covr.sos.ca.gov/?language=en-US Can’t remember if you are registered to vote in Newport or not?  You can check right here: https://www.ocvote.com/registration/verify-your-voter-registration/ — that link will also …

As today marks the End of Summer and the Beginning of Fall, we hope everyone got their fill of the great sun and surf our tiny city has to offer.  If not– fret not, because you’re in for another 6 weeks of it, if history is any guide! Our “Secret Summer” or “Locals Summer” (depending on who you talk to!) …

“One Hundred Years of Back and Forth” read the banner attached to the ferry, touring the harbor of Newport packed to the brim with party-goers as it toured throughout the harbor, well beyond its normal 810-ft route. Over the years, few Founding Families have made more of a lasting impact to our fair city than the Beek Family.  Being the …