Nov 26, 2024 · Tradition plays an important part this time of year, and there is no longer-running, time-honored holiday tradition in Orange County than South Coast Repertory’s annual production of “A Christmas Carol,” which returns for its 44th season November 30 through December 24. South Coast Rep has staged Jerry Patch’s adaptation of the timeless Charles Dickens novella […]

Dec 26, 2024 · A South Los Angeles man has been arrested on a federal criminal complaint alleging he committed a series of armed robberies in parking lots in Los Angeles and Orange counties, including one incident in Newport Beach. Oshae Pollard, 21, of Los Angeles, is charged with interference with commerce by robbery and use of a firearm […]

Oct 3, 2024 · The word “iconic” is often overused, but it’s certainly an apt description of the Lido Theater, one of Orange County’s earliest movie houses when it opened in 1939. The beautiful (some might say ornate) single-screen theater brought the Golden Age of Hollywood to Newport Beach with its Art Deco design. The landmark theater closed for […]

Dec 26, 2024 · Hoag has attained its fifth Magnet recognition for continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice. Different this year, Newport Beach-based Hoag achieved the American Nurse Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) new Magnet with Distinction, a recently created recognition to distinguish organizations that not only meet but exceed the rigorous standards for nursing excellence. As one of 18 ...

Dec 26, 2024 · Cheers to 2025 and memorable musical performances at Segerstrom Center for the Arts! The Center is toasting the New Year with three Broadway performers in the Samueli Theater in January and February as part of the 2024/2025 cabaret series. On January 16 through 18, composer/performer Jason Robert Brown (“Bridges of Madison County,” “The Last Five […]

Oct 11, 2024 · Newport Beach Film Festival marquee at Lido Theater. File Photo by Chris Trela. A 25 th anniversary is traditionally celebrated with silver, but the Newport Beach Film Festival has struck gold this year with the dazzling star power and movie premieres scheduled for the festival’s weeklong 25th anniversary run October 17-24.. Among the many recognizable names scheduled to attend the festival ...

Dec 20, 2024 · During the final Newport Beach City Council meeting of 2024, the City Council elected Joe Stapleton to serve as mayor for 2025 and Lauren Kleiman to serve as mayor pro tem on Tuesday, December 10. Once newly elected Councilmembers Michelle Barto and Sara J. Weber were sworn in, the 2025 City Council majority is comprised […]

Dec 20, 2024 · The city of Newport Beach has released a list of closures, street sweeping schedules and other important information revolving around the holidays. Newport Beach Civic Center and City recreation and community centers will be closed from Tuesday, December 24 through Wednesday, January 1. All facilities will reopen on …

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Jan 9, 2025 · With the horrific and devastating fires happening in Los Angeles County, the City of Newport Beach would like to update our community on the City’s fire prevention, response and water system capabilities. Mutual Aid Newport Beach is part of the California Master Mutual Aid System, which provides a statewide framework to enable rapid and efficient […]