Residents Group Applauds Council’s Plans to Limit Solicitors
The Corona del Mar Residents Association has sent a letter to Newport Beach city officials, praising their efforts to limit aggressive door-to-door solicitors.
The new rules, which will not be voted on until an April meeting, will set up a Do Not Solicit registry that residents can sign up for on the city’s website. That list, [...]
Sssssssss….pringtime Brings Out Rattlers
Joggers this weekend at Crystal Cove State Park reported a rattlesnake slithering onto the paths — but a local wildlife expert said the creatures typically are not a threat to humans.
“All of our snakes are now out in full force and can frequently be seen ’sunning’ in the middle of the trail, particularly in the [...]
Advertiser Welcome: The Bungalow
After a noisy Planning Commission hearing, or a lively City Council meeting, you’ll hear it ripple through the crowd as they head out the doors.
“Wanna go to The Bungalow? Want to grab a drink at The Bungalow? The Bungalow? We’re all heading to The Bungalow…”
Owner Jim Walker smiles when he hears this, but he’s not [...]
CdM Today’s Top Stories This Week
1. A cracked beam has closed City Council Chambers through mid-April. The beam was discovered when crews investigated why some lights didn’t work at a packed City Council meeting on Tuesday. City officials said that the beam might have fallen through the ceiling but was supported by some electrical conduits. The Chambers are now padlocked [...]
CERT Members Hold Emergency Drills Today
More than 100 Newport Beach residents practiced putting out fires, finding people in smoke-filled rooms and first aid as part of a drill for the Newport Beach Fire Department’s Community Emergency Response Team. Wearing hard hats and their signature bright green vests, the CERT members went through several drill stations today, beginning at 9 a.m., [...]
CDMHS Video Trailing Huntington Beach in Online Contest
Corona del Mar High School’s entry in an online video contest is lagging behind Huntington Beach with three more days to vote.
As of this morning, Corona del Mar’s “Walk the Walk” video had 3,923 votes to Huntington Beach’s 4,618 votes. Corona del Mar High School’s first video won first place, but the lack of votes [...]
Another CdM Business Leaving Town
Another Corona del Mar business has a “For Rent” sign in the window: Pacific Cleaners at 2744 Coast Highway.
Earlier this month, Siena Interiors Art & Antiques closed its village shop, Becker Surf closed in January, along with Pietra Del Mar home store and B.B. Simon, which closed last month. Last summer, Stella’s Cafe closed for [...]
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