Police Seek Suspect in Cycle Rage Case
A bicyclist told Newport Beach police that he was attacked by another cyclist who hit him, took his cell phone and then threw his bike tire into the Back Bay.
The incident occurred about 10:30 a.m. Dec. 19 when the victim was riding his bicycle along Back Bay Road near Eastbluff, Lt. Craig Fox said this [...]
Albertsons — the Freezer Section Store
The newly remodeled Albertsons is cool! No, I mean it’s really, really cool. Don’t pop in without a sweater. Brr!
I grew up in St. Louis, where you’d get frostbitten toes waiting for the school bus. I’m not one of these thin-skinned SoCal types who doesn’t understand real wintry weather.
Nonetheless, when you enter a business [...]
From the Police Log: Stolen Purses, GPS, DUIs
A 72-year-old Dana Point woman left her purse in Fashion Island, and when she went to retrieve it, a thief had stolen it, according to Newport Beach police reports.
The theft occurred between 3:45 and 4 p.m. Sunday at 835 Newport Center Drive. The loss was $285, reports said.
In another Fashion Island incident, a 27-year-old [...]
Harper’s Boutique Opens Doors Today
Harper’s boutique opened its doors this morning with valet parking, 25 percent off promotions and group of shoppers who couldn’t wait to check out the latest shop from the former Erica Dee owner.
Harper’s, located at 2610 East Coast Highway, was scheduled for a Dec. 22 opening but construction caused delays. An official grand opening [...]
Tree Recycling, City Holiday Schedules
Newport Beach will begin its curbside tree recycling program on Wednesday; click here for more information.
Also, City Hall, libraries and other city buildings remain closed this week, and some trash pickups and other city services may be affected. Read more here.
First Annual Bike Safety Ride To Take Place NYE
The first-ever New Year’s Eve Bike Safety Ride will take place at 8 a.m. Thursday, organizers said.
The ride will begin in the Bandera restaurant parking lot at Marguerite Avenue and East Coast Highway and will end by Peet’s in Corona del Mar Plaza, said Frank Peters, a Corona del Mar cyclist who organized the event. [...]
CdM Today’s Top Stories This Week
1. A Newport Beach firefighter who became an organ donor when he died last year will be honored by having his portrait featured in a float in the Rose Parade. Firefighters gathered at the Lido station this week to work on the portrait, which will be one of 76 organ donor portraits in the Donate [...]
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