CORONA DEL MAR TODAY

Aerie Condos Trigger Group’s Lawsuit Against City

An organization called Save Irreplaceable Landforms Coalition along with two Native American groups have filed a writ of mandate against the City of Newport Beach over the approval of the Aerie condominium project, Orange County court records state.
In July, Newport Beach City Council members voted 4-2 to approve Aerie, which would replace a 60-year-old apartment [...]

City Crews Praised For Goldenrod Footbridge Maintenance

A summer resident of Corona del Mar submitted an official comment card, praising two Newport Beach maintenance workers for their upkeep of the Goldenrod footbridge.
The man said he had health problems, and that walking the footbridge helped his recovery. The employees, Brett McCulloch and Ricardo Trevino, are “exemplary employees” the resident wrote who “maintain the [...]

Woman’s Property Taken From Park Table; Lost more than $20,000

A Newport Beach woman told police that while she was at Irvine Terrace Park last week, someone took her property from a table. The loss, according to a police report, was $21,717.41. The theft occurred sometime between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday. No other details were immediately available.
In other police news, a Corona del [...]

Newport Firefighters Sent to Fight Northern Blazes

Corrected Version
Newport Beach firefighters left early today to help fight the Oak Glen Fire, officials said.
“At 3 o’clock this morning, the Fashion Island and Lido engines were dispatched to the Oak Glen Fire in San Bernardino,” said Newport Beach Fire Marshal Steve Bunting. “The crews were immediately deployed into a residential neighborhood containing over [...]

Balboa Island Losing Teddy Bears & Tea Cups

The owner of a beloved Balboa Island’s children’s boutique has sold the business and will be closing permanently after ten years.
“Thank you for all of your support,” Mary Sarris, the owner, said in an email blast to customers on Monday. “We have enjoyed celebrating tea with so many of you — we are going to [...]

CdM Today Poll of the Week

Juggling Fire at Little Corona Beach

A Fine Affair Holding Sidewalk Sale Today

Landmark Restaurant’s Car Show, BBQ Raises Money for Cancer

The Landmark Restaurant at 3520 East Coast Highway held a car show on Sunday, featuring high-end cars and a collection of Volkswagen buses in the back lot. The restaurant also was serving barbecue-style food, with 20 percent of sales going Hoag Hospital in honor of a friend of the business who battled successfully against testicular [...]

Recycled Rags Holding Parking Lot Party Sale Until 4 P.M.

Recycled Rags was holding a parking lot party on Sunday, drawing a huge crowd that were looking for great deals on everything from Prada shoes to men’s shirts. Recycle Rags is located at 2731 East Coast Highway and will be be holding the sale until 4 p.m. In addition to all the merchandise inside the [...]