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We all remember the epic going-away party for a favorite pizza joint on the peninsula that spanned generations.  Yes, as Original Pizza 1 gave way to Taco Bell remodeling and reopening in their peninsula location, all eyes moved to Original Pizza 2, at 2675 Irvine Ave D, Costa Mesa, CA 92627– right by the Irvine Ranch Market near the Golf Course. OP2– …

You’ll probably want to share this comprehensive post with your friends– the 4th of July is just one week away! This year, fireworks were cancelled by the city of Newport Beach, and therefore the Back Bay celebration, too.  But from the sounds of the evenings, citizens are well-stocked enough to be able to launch their own fireworks shows at the traditional …

The NBJG, once-cancelled due to SARS-CoV-2, now-restored, cannot be done under normal budget constraints.  So Newport Beach business stepped up to the plate– specifically, the Helmsman Ale House. Organized by Councilman Kevin Muldoon and the owners of Helmsman Ale House (try the Reaper Burger, spice lovers!), the Helmsman has volunteered to donate *all profits* from 5pm to 8pm to help …

Billionaire Dennis Washington recently took up the “Invictus Spot” over by Lido Isle, shortly after the mooring balls were re-placed there, bearing the name “Invictus” on June 19th, spotted by SaveNewporter Ryan Gee. The occupying force?  The Attessa III, a 203 foot beauty– not to be confused with the Attessa IV (which comes in at an eye-popping 332ft); Newport doesn’t even have …

Yesterday, in broad daylight at about 6:30pm, there was a high-speed-chase that turned into a low-speed-chase when led the driver down Balboa Peninsula.  As the driver pushed her car all the way to the Wedge, she had to turn around again to get out at the worlds-best-definition of a “dead end”, but this time, the police were ready for her.  …

Please, give this post a like and a share and help out one of our most beloved local businesses. The iconic Shamrock– the Irish-pub located on PCH– announced its closing on Friday, May 15th.  This news sent shockwaves through the community, as the Shamrock has become an unintentional reminder– and preserver– of the “good ole days” to many in Newport. …

Fresh off the OC Health Board rescinding their mask requirement, California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued his own. Right after a judge temporarily blocked his mail-all-ballots-to-everyone order, Gavin Newsom– and just two days before summertime– Newsom has mandated masks to be worn, statewide.  When will masks be worn?  Anytime you are in California and you find yourself in one of the …

On Monday, Newport Beach began ticketing for street sweeping and parking again, ending a months-long hiatus from ticketing. As social media pops up with more questions as to where ticketing began, we wanted to remind everyone that it is *this week*, *right now* that the tickets are being issued– so if you need to move your car, please do so! …

This morning, California Superior Court Judge Perry Parker ruled that Gavin Newsom’s (linked here) Executive Order N-67-20 (linked here) was an abuse of power.  That executive order was the one which would force all ballots to be mailed out to all voters. Many people have problems with universal mail-in ballots, as “Ballot Harvesting” became legal in California in 2016, when California expanded the law to …

Today, at midnight, bars in OC were allowed to re-open.  Yes, that means that your favorite non-food watering holes are now open, so bring your money and your full tummies to the Balboa Saloon, Class of 47, Beach Ball, or any of the others in the city (or county!) to celebrate.  If you’re feeling fancy, I hear the ever-classy Class …