Today's the Last Day to Sign up For El Moro Poker Ride
Does your idea of a perfect weekend somehow include both a great bike ride and a little gambling? Then be sure to register for Saturday’s El Moro Poker Ride before midnight tonight.
What’s a Poker Ride? Bikers will race through Crystal Cove State Park, checking in at a minimum of five checkpoints where they will draw [...]
No Swine Flu in CdM…But No One's Taking Chances, Either
If you ask your friends what they’re going to do today, chances are they’ll say something along the lines of, “Washing my hands.” They’ve already stocked up hand sanitizer, which has long sold out at Rite Aid on East Coast Highway and was getting low on the shelves at Albertsons. And face masks to keep [...]
The Place Holding Fundraising Raffle To Help Brain Tumor Research
The Place in Corona del Mar is rallying around one of its regular customer’s efforts to help her brother, who has spent years fighting a brain tumor.
Sarah Green’s brother, Bobby, has been through aggressive treatment twice and is currently doing well enough to participate in the American Brain Tumor Association walk in Chicago in May. [...]
From the Police Log
Newport Beach police made three drug-related arrests late Sunday at Ocean Boulevard and Jasmine Avenue, records show. A 19-year-old woman was booked on suspicion of possession of concentrated cannabis and a 21-year-old man was booked on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance; bail for each was set at $20,000. A 24-year-old man was booked [...]
Irvine Terrace Thieves Break into Garages, Steal Car
A car thief entered an open garage in Irvine Terrace sometime overnight Tuesday, ransacking one car and then stealing a 2009 Chevy Malibu, Newport Beach police records show. Police said the loss was $27,600.
Another garage burglary occurred in the same block, the 1900 block of Tahuna Terrace, about the same time. In that case, the [...]
CdM Middle School To Receive Physical Fitness Honor Today
Corona del Mar Middle School has won a Front Runner Award in the 2009 Governor’s Challenge Competition and will be recognized today at 11:45 in a ceremony at the school’s gym.
The Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports will present a $1,000 check, and the school is still in the running for regional recognition and [...]
"Girls Night Out" Wine Tasting Tonight
The Wine Gallery is hosting a “Girls Night Out” wine tasting event tonight featuring wine, plus a trunk show with bikinis and purses. The event costs $20 and includes three glasses of wine.
For more information, visit the website or call (949) 675-3410. The Wine Gallery is located at 2411 East Coast Highway.
Stolen Puppy Returned to Pet Shop
A miniature pinscher worth $995 was stolen and then returned to a Fashion Island pet shop, police said.
The theft occurred April 18, and police said the thief gave the puppy away. Eventually, a woman who had the dog heard it was stolen and gave it back. Detectives are investigating the case to find the thief, [...]
Stella's Cafe Closed for Remodeling
Stella’s Cafe at 2756 East Coast Highway has closed with signs announcing it is undergoing remodeling.
The restaurant’s answering machine was not taking messages on Tuesday morning. Corona del Mar Today will continue to try to contact the owners and find out when they plan to reopen.
Trunk Show To Offer Recession Prices on In-the-Black Pieces
The Etcetera clothing line will have a seven-day trunk show beginning this Thursday in Corona del Mar, with all black summer and spring pieces 20 percent off.
“With so many people in the red, we think the best place to be is in the black,” said Melissa Frojen, Etcetera’s local sales consultant. “Black knows no bulls [...]
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