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Newport has a lot of great dogs in need of great homes and great owners… And we’ve got the perfect pup for you to rescue who desperately needs a forever home. From the shelter: “Ricky’s a pit bull, approx 2 years old.  Neutered, microchipped, dewormed and up-to-date on shots. He’s a little guy, under 50lbs now, still very  skinny, but he will fill out …

SECTION 1: Events What: Old Glory Boat Parade (American Legion) Where: Newport Harbor When: 1 to 3:30 p.m. Monday Admission: Free Details: This patriotic-themed parade will start off Collins Island and proceed throughout Newport Harbor. A Harbor Patrol fire boat will lead close to 100 decorated boats through the harbor. The event sponsor is the American Legion Yacht Club. Participate! Decorate your own boat …

It has been almost two years since we lost Ben Carlson, a lifeguard who made countless saves right here in Newport Beach.  That day, the news of search and rescue efforts for him spread quickly amongst the waterfront community after Ben made his last dive at 5:18pm on July 6th, 2014.  Everyone felt a moment of timelessness as the minutes ticked …

Last year, the good folks at Toddland along with their friends and family (me included!) raised enough money in just $20 donations to buy and raise a monster flag at the start of Balboa Peninsula, right between Malarky’s and Newport BrewCo.  Monday morning, it was raised for the second time of many more to come, just in time for the 4th of July. …

Saturday at about 4pm, with 20ft waves powering through the water at the Wedge, a couple on a rented Jetski decided that they wanted a closer look– a very bad decision on their part.  This was no accident, either.  Lifeguards had warned the couple earlier in the day to stay away from the wedge, said Newport Beach Marine Safety Capt. Skeeter Leeper.  Our …

Many of you know what Newport’s Greenlight Voter Initiative is, but for those who don’t, a quick recap: Greenlight is a citizen-initiated restriction on building that prohibits more than 100 homes (“units”) to be added to any statistical area (like, say, Newport Center) every 10 years– unless they get voter approval.  It was put in place by activists who wanted to …

As you know, I have spent years fighting back bad policies, overreaching government, and irresponsible spending by our city council.  I’ve spent countless amounts of my own money and endless hours of time as a citizen fighting for us.  Now, I am bringing that fight to the dais.  I’m running for Newport Beach City Council, and all of you are invited to my first fundraiser.  It …

At about 7:30pm on Saturday night, an 18ft boat washed ashore near Lifeguard Tower 65.  Eyewitness Patrick English said that Four Hispanic men who spoke only Spanish repeatedly told the story that they were the only people on the boat, despite the fact that there were 18 life preservers aboard.  Their story was that they were locals and they were trying to …

Saturday night at about 2am, NBFD responded to a fire at Ho Sum Bistro which caused minor structural damage but caused about $250k in damages to the building facade and another $200k in damages to equipment and other property.  One Newport Beach fire fighter suffered minor injuries and was taken to Hoag and later released.  The exact nature of his injuries are …

Happy fathers day to all fathers far and wide!  No kids come with manuals, and I’m sure we could have all been better kids.  But if winding up being a good person is any measure of success, the fathers of the vast majority did a fantastic job.   Call your dad or do something good in his memory!