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'Napa in Newport' raises $1. 6 million for Cure Duchenne
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (208+ words) The 12th annual Napa in Newport event held last month raised $1. 6 million for the research and improved care of those living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Hosted by national nonprofit Cure Duchenne at the Pendry in Newport Beach, the fundraising expanded to…...
Newport Beach takes a 'swing' at Guinness world record for biggest dance lesson
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (491+ words) Looking recapture its "Queen of Swing" spirit, Newport Beach hopes to dance its way into a new Guinness World Record. With an official Guinness adjudicator on site, revelers will assemble at the Peninsula Park Athletic Park next to Balboa Pier…...
100-condo development in Newport Beach near John Wayne Airport OK'd
1+ week, 4+ day ago (323+ words) The Newport Beach Planning Commission approved the development of 100 market-rate condominiums near John Wayne International Airport at its meeting Thursday. The Residences at 1500 Quail Street will replace an existing office building and become part of the Newport Place Planned Community....
Newport Beach's Champagnes Kitchen expands to Surf City
1+ week, 6+ day ago (363+ words) Newport Beach's Champagnes Kitchen is expanding, taking over the space formerly occupied by an IHOP on Main Street in Huntington Beach. Champagnes Kitchen has served the Newport Beach community for 37 years and, in 2021, Matt and Winnona Tobey acquired the brand....
Daily Pilot Girls' Water Polo Dream Team: Gabby's growth for Newport Harbor leading to big opportunties
2+ week, 3+ day ago (998+ words) Newport Harbor High junior Gabby Alexson recently spent a week training with the United States senior women's water polo national team and coach Adam Krikorian. "I feel like every rep was so elevated," Alexson said of the training, which featured…...
Did Newport violate transparency law in passing beach shade covering rules?
2+ week, 4+ day ago (552+ words) A law firm representing an advocacy group called "Beaches for All-California" alleges Newport Beach city officials violated the state's open meeting law last month when council members passed new regulations to rein in unruly spring break and summer holiday revelers....
8-foot great white circles Newport surfer. Get ready for a 'very sharky summer,' expert says
2+ week, 4+ day ago (976+ words) An 8-foot great white shark was spotted circling a surfer in Newport Beach on Thursday afternoon, triggering an immediate shutdown of the nearby shoreline, authorities said. With unseasonably warm weather and the start of an El Ni'o cycle, Cal State…...
Two-time Masters winner Bernhard Langer ready to tee up in Newport Beach
2+ week, 5+ day ago (605+ words) As Bernhard Langer has aged, he hasn't had any trouble stacking up tournament victories. At 68, Langer is the all-time leader in PGA Tour Champions event wins with 47. The German-born pro was the featured guest of honor at Tuesday morning's Hoag…...
Newport Beach officials break ground on new Balboa Branch Library, Fire Station No. 1
2+ week, 6+ day ago (482+ words) Newport Beach city officials, library board members and first responders convened outside the city's Balboa Branch Library and Fire Station No. 1 on Tuesday to break ground on an 18-month rebuild of the two aging structures. The library and fire station…...
Newport Beach looks to tighten rules on smoke shops amid moratorium
3+ week, 4+ day ago (536+ words) Smoke shops wanting to do business in Newport Beach could soon face a slew of new regulations, including buffer zones and a ban on overnight sales. On Thursday, the Newport Beach Planning Commission recommended the City Council adopt stiffer rules…...