CORONA DEL MAR TODAY

CdM Leader Inez Howald Has Died

Inez Howald — one of Corona del Mar’s most beloved longtime residents — has died. She was 95 years old.
Howald died March 29, surrounded by friends, in her home, several friends confirmed today.
“She was my friend, and she did so many great things,” said BJ Johnson of Corona del Mar. “Grant Howald and Inez were [...]

From the Police Log: Burglary, DUI,

A woman reported a burglary this afternoon in a home in the 200 block of Seaward Road, police said. Details were not immediately available.
Police reports also state that a 22-year-old Santa Ana man was arrested on suspicion of DUI at 12:33 a.m. Tuesday in the 1100 block of Newport Center Drive; his bail was set [...]

CdM, Cha Cha Cha

Corona del Mar High School’s gymnasium was hot, hot, hot this afternoon as the World Languages department hosted its annual dance competition.
“I’ve been teaching 15 years, but it’s not just grammar,” said Nelson Rojas, a Spanish teacher at the school. “Dance and culture are very important.”
Five years ago, a handful of couples did a salsa [...]

CdM Students Can’t Keep Up in Video Contest

In a race that appeared theirs to lose, Corona del Mar High School students placed second behind Huntington Beach in an online contest with a $25,000 prize.
The Hurley Walk the Walk Contest presents online challenges to high school students, who make short videos that are posted on the Hurley clothing website. Corona del Mar High [...]

Volleyball Court Area Cordoned Off

The spot on China Cove’s beach that was approved for a volleyball court has been cordoned off — but it’s not clear when poles and a net will be in place.
Members of the Coastal Commission unanimously approved the court at their March meeting. The beach had previously had a court since the 1980s, but when [...]

Beach Maintenance

Woman “Scared” After Home Break-In

A would-be burglar removed the screens from a Goldenrod Avenue home and attempted to open the windows, according to a police report.
A 43-year-old woman reported the attempted burglary, which occurred in the 400 block of Goldenrod Avenue sometime between 8:35 a.m. Thursday and 6 p.m. Monday, the report said. Nothing was taken from the woman’s [...]

Happy Easter Season, CdM

New Details on Laser Case, House Burglary

Newport Beach police have released more details on two felony cases from the weekend.
One case involved a U.S. Marine who was arrested on suspicion of aiming a laser at an aircraft. According to police, the incident occurred at 1:58 a.m. Saturday, when the police helicopter, Eagle, was flying over the Back Bay. A crew member [...]

Man Arrested After Laser Pointed at Aircraft

A U.S. Marines mechanic was arrested on suspicion of aiming a laser at an aircraft at 2:48 a.m. Sunday, a police report states.
The man, 19, is from New York but based in Twentynine Palms. He was arrested in the 1600 block of Marguerite Avenue, according to the report. His bail was set at $20,000. No [...]