Rings Keep Disappearing — and Reappearing — at CdM Senior Center
For the second time in three months, a resident of a Corona del Mar senior living facility has reported an expensive diamond ring stolen — then mysteriously returned.
The latest case involved a 95-year-old woman who lives at the Belmont Village of Crown Cove community at 3901 East Coast Highway. She had reported that someone stole [...]
From Newport Beach to L.A. to Pompeii
The Newport Beach Arts Commission will host a motor coach trip and special docent tour of the Pompeii exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on Thursday. Pre-registration is required, and tickets cost $50 per person, including transportation, museum entry and docent tour. The tour will leave from the Central Library parking lot [...]
Crystal Cove Retro Party Exceeds Goals; Raises $180,000
Hundreds of people arrived at Crystal Cove State Beach historical district over the weekend, used the password “hi de ho” and were allowed to enter a 1930s-style speakeasy. Flapper dresses were everywhere, and the “bathtub gin” flowed generously. And generous was a big word for the night, as the Crystal Cove Alliance raised $180,000 from [...]
Want to Be Part of the City’s Cycling Safety Task Force?
After a bicycle fatality, a paid claim for thousands of dollars and many other incidents this year involving bicyclists in Newport Beach, the City Council decided to form a Task Force on Cycling Safety — and they are asking for volunteers from the community to participate.
The task force will be comprised of cyclists, city officials [...]
One Injured in East Coast Highway Crash
A two-vehicle crash sent at least one person to the hospital Monday afternoon, police said. The accident occurred at 2:42 p.m. at 3600 East Coast Highway. The accident report was incomplete, said Lt. Craig Fox. Details were unavailable about what happened, the extent of injuries and whether more than one person was injured, he said.
A [...]
Overheard At the Police Station
“Just a minute, excuse me…OK, it’s fine…Just needed to make sure the Tawny Kitaen report was still there and you didn’t take it…We’ve had it stolen twice already today…”
Thieves Strip Home of $24,000 in Fixtures
Burglars forced their way into a Corona del Mar home, stealing appliances, spindles and light fixtures valued at $24,600, police reports state.
The home is located on Point Del Mar, in the Sailhouse community near Harbor View Elementary School. The loss was reported Friday, but police records indicate it happened between July 1 and Friday afternoon.
The [...]
Crow Bar Owner Buying Oysters; Former Chef To Run Both Kitchens
The owner of the popular Crow Bar and Kitchen is buying Oysters restaurant.
“You heard correctly,” said Steve Geary, owner of Crow Bar. “I am currently in the process of purchasing Oysters.”
According to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control website, Oysters’ owner, Cary Redfearn, is transferring the Oysters license to Esquina Cuervo, Inc. Geary is [...]
Why Make it Hard to Find a Memorial Candle?
At sundown tonight, it will be Yom Kippur. I’m not Jewish, but I’m married to a Jew, who will not be working and will be fasting from tonight through tomorrow. He’ll also light a candle, called a Yahrzeit, for his mother, who died many years ago. The candle will burn throughout the night. It’s a [...]
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