CORONA DEL MAR TODAY

Port Restaurant Hosts Persian-American Cancer Event

In Persian culture, cancer is taboo, a curse, a death sentence — which makes getting Persian donations to the bone marrow registry a very difficult task. But an event today at Port Restaurant is trying to change that by educating and signing up more potential donors.
“Unfortunately, most Iranians who need a bone marrow transplant are [...]

Happy Birthday, Someone: CdM Dolphins Wearing Hats, Banners

Volleyball Court Won’t Violate ADA Rules, City Says

A proposed volleyball court at China Cove beach will not violate the American Disabilities Act, according to a Newport Beach official’s letter sent to the Coastal Commission.
The commission appeared ready to approve the court at its February meeting until a last-minute protest was submitted by Corona del Mar resident and lawyer Julia Royall Gold. Gold [...]

Brief Hailstorm Hits CdM

CdM Today’s Top Stories This Week

1. City Council dismisses the idea of spending up to $42,000 on an electric sign for the Corona del Mar median at East Coast Highway and Marguerite Avenue. Read our story here.
2. Harbor View Elementary School GATE students hold showcase for independent studies projects on subjects ranging from Death Valley to steam. Read our story [...]

Tsunami Advisory Until 6 P.M.

The National Weather Service is warning coastal Orange County residents that the tsunami warning will remain in effect until about 6 p.m. tonight.
“Coastal residents are advised to stay out of the water…off the beach…and away from harbors and marinas,” the alert states. “Wave heights and currents are amplified by irregular shoreline and are difficult [...]

Residents Get Automated Call, Warning to Stay Off Beaches

The City of Newport Beach used an automated telephone system to call residents a few moments ago with warnings to stay off beaches and out of the water because of the tsunami generated by the 8.8 earthquake in Chile.
Lifeguards say a 6-8′ surge is possible by 2:30 p.m. today, according to the Orange County Register.

Newport Beach Under Tsunami Advisory

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile has generated a tsunami that could add a foot or two of height to waves in Orange County at 12:12 p.m. today. A second tsunami wave could add the same height about 15 minutes later, and the entire California coast is under a tsunami advisory.
The West Coast and [...]

Rose Cafe Going to Planning Commission

After months of trying to get the official OK to increase its outdoor seating area, Rose Cafe will get a hearing before the Newport Beach Planning Commission next week.
Last summer, the Corona del Mar donut and sandwich shop expanded its outdoor seating area into parking spots in the lot at 3536 East Coast Highway — [...]

CdM This Weekend: Five Great Things For Your To-Do List

1. Orange County Restaurant Week begins Sunday and runs through March 6, with more than 100 restaurants offering prix-fixe lunch menus for $10, $15 and $20, and dinners for $20, $30 or $40 — exclusive of beverages, tax and gratuity. For more information, including participating restaurants and menus, click here.
2. SCAPE Gallery in Corona del [...]