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After the Original Ritz– which was founded in 1972– shut its doors in early 2014, we reported back in late 2014 that it was set to re-open, as it did around October of 2015, setting up shop on the old Chart House space on PCH– a few miles down from the original Fashion Island location. The original location closed so that the Irvine …

Do you know what Civil Asset Forfeiture is?  It’s when police take money or property from people *suspected of* (but not found guilty of) committing crimes.  They auction this property off or use it for police purposes (think: undercover police cars).  It is nearly impossible to get the property back, and this is a clear violation of the 4th and 5th …

It’s that beautiful time again for the Photo of the Week! This photo is the winner from last week, by Gregory Ozimec, taken March  14 at the Newport Shores West Canal! Do you have a great shot in Newport taken this week?  Upload it to the comments section and tell us where it was taken and whether or not a filter …

It’s National Puppy Day!  And you need a puppy! From the shelter:  “Meet Sansa!  She is a sweet little terrier mix who found herself at the Orange County shelter after she was hit by a car and suffered a cracked pelvis.  We rescued her so she could recuperate in comfort at our rescue.  She is doing great — she can …

On Friday March 10th, a survey link was sent out to a private group of individuals asking them to take a survey about the “Newport Trolley”, which is actually a bus.  The survey asked about 5 different designs, and had an option for “Other”– but the public was not informed of this survey until a full five days later on March …

Last week, instead of merely reporting the news, I actually witnessed a pretty miraculous story first-hand for a change! A quick backstory: Friends and neighbors of mine, Mike and Linda Kuhar, have a beautiful African Savannah cat named Olive which is an F3, meaning that it is just 3 breedings away from a fully wild Savannah, which has a territorial range …

It’s March 18th, and you know what that means?  Me either, so instead, I’ve decided to start a new weekly contest: Photo of the Week. The inaugural photo is this one, taken by Newporter Aaron Miner.  He was at Newport El and the photo was taken zoomed in towards Balboa Pier on the night of 3/14.  No filter! Do you have …

From the shelter:  “We have had him for over a year and would really love to find someone who is willing to be patient with him.  He is a good dog but gets a bit timid with new people Noah is a gorgeous 3 year old pit bull mix.  We can’t figure out what he is mixed with, but just …

  The city is giving us an opportunity to voice our opinions on the infamous bus design which the city expected to cost taxpayers $22 per ride, each way, per person— is already running 2x over-budget. This socialized business will compete unfairly against our current free ride system, the beloved Downtowner and the taxpayer-funded trolley will then only operate in the …

The Newport Beach Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting DUI/Drivers License Checkpoints on Friday, St. Patricks Day throughout the city of Newport Beach– so be prepared for traffic delays. DUI Checkpoints are claimed to reduce drunk driving mostly by deterrent, but also serve to actively arrest those who are driving under the influence.  They also cause significant traffic delays, so …