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As Newport grows, our old beloved businesses and buildings sometimes struggle to keep up with the times.  Rent rises, the salt water creeps into the seams of the old wooden structures, and we find ourselves sometimes wondering “whatever happened to the place I grew up in (or moved to)?” However, that’s not just the case for Newport.  Every city throughout the …

From the shelter:  “Wayne has been here with us for over a year.  We would really love to find him a home. Wayne was an owner surrender at the Orange County shelter when we saved him on his last day.  He is a sweetheart with people — loves everyone.  We suggest no kids only because he is strong and may …

This is the last weekend for Dog Beach! Get your winter sandals on, because as we originally reported back in September, starting this coming Monday, Dog Beach will be undergoing dredging operation designed to keep the free-flow of water rolling down the Santa Ana (and not backing up and overflowing into residential areas).  This will block off Dog Beach for at least …

It’s been a record-setting weekend for rainfall!  While these showers were a much-needed water for our area, it also presents a problem: urban runoff and bacterial water infestations– especially with as much rain as we have gotten recently– these are bigger concerns than a normal rain watershed. As the chemicals wash off into the ocean and the storm drains flood, it has also …

Holy cow, did you see that barge that was dredging Dog Beach get washed away into the ocean?  No?  Check it out, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CostaMesaBuzz1/permalink/1713388292284964/ The barge was sunk by rough waves and runoff flows but was later recovered off of the Huntington Beach shore.  Unconfirmed reports are that it is in salvageable condition. A few boats were sunk inside the harbor too, …

This Tuesday, the Village Inn on Balboa Island will be going in front of council after a battle that has cost them nearly two years just trying to get through red-tape in our beautiful city which is being run by those who proclaim to be small-government types.  They want to exchange part of an existing wall for a set of patio doors …

Newport has been hit pretty hard with rain in the last few days, and while tomorrow won’t be dry, it will only be about a half-inch of rain, with Tuesday even lighter.  But the winds, peaking at 20mph sustained speeds, will continue all day Monday, and finally die down on Tuesday.  If you are experiencing flooding, you can pick up …

PET OF THE WEEK IS BACK! 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: “Elvis is ready for his new home! He is an adorable 7-8 year old poodle mix who still has tons …

Last night, the monument to “Fiscally Conservative” Diane Dixon was erected in her very own district.  The monstrosity will cost taxpayers more than 20% above what the infamous bunnies did, coming in at a total of $260,000 (the bunnies were $220,000).  The sign was such a bad idea that even the advocates for the sign– friends of mine who own some of the …

Coyotes are a native species of wild dog which has been pushed out of its natural habitat and now must forage and kill for food in our developed cities.  Usually preying on dogs and cats between 10-20lbs, the coyotes are particularly aggressive during mating season– which just began.  During their fight for territory, coyotes are much more aggressive than normal, so please …