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

1. Recycled Rags at 2731 East Coast Highway will be holding its monthly Parking Lot Party sale today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to all the merchandise inside the store, racks will be set up in the parking lot with prices cut as much as 40 percent. For more information call (949) [...]

Studio Seaside Hosting Sale for Savannah’s Garden Charity

Studio Seaside at 3711 East Coast Highway is holding a resale fundraiser from 1:30 to 6 p.m. today to raise money for Savannah’s Organic Ranch, the studio’s co-owner said.
“We will be selling gently used kids clothing, toys, strollers, carseats, and more, and donating all proceeds to the wonderful Savannah’s Organic Ranch,” said Carissa Martin.
Savannah Sachen [...]

OC Marathon To Roll Through Town Sunday — Street Closures Begin Saturday

More than 13,000 runners will cruise through Corona del Mar as part of the Sixth Annual O.C. Marathon this Sunday, and preparations are already underway to let local residents know about road closures and parking restrictions.
The race is set to begin at 6:30 a.m. near Fashion Island, following a route that will turn from Newport [...]

Sol Cocina Chef Unveils New “Amor y Tacos” Cookbook

SOL Cocina opened last July to raves from critics and local foodies — and now the executive chef is putting Newport Beach and her Baja-inspired cuisine on the map with the launch of her new cookbook.
At a party featuring cocktail lessons by an award-winning mixologist in a private room at the restaurant at 251 [...]

From the Police Log: Thefts from Cars, DUI, Damage From Branch

A thief stole $105 from Corona del Mar woman’s car earlier this week, according to a police report.
The 54-year-old woman told police that someone took the money from her 1998 Toyota 4Runner parked in her driveway in the 1800 block of Sabrina Terrace. The theft occurred sometime between 7 p.m. Monday and 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, [...]

DeVore Campaign Targets Harbor View Parents

He’s been on YouTube and Facebook. He’s Tweeted from state budget hearings. And now Assemblyman Chuck DeVore, R-Irvine, has targeted his Corona del Mar constituents even more narrowly in his campaign for the U.S. Senate.
The ChuckDeVore.com website has a full-page ad in the program for a Harbor View Elementary School fundraiser scheduled for Friday evening. [...]

NB Recreation Director Honored

The director of Newport Beach Recreation and Senior Services Department has earned a statewide leadership award, city officials have announced.
Laura Detweiler received the Coveted Leadership Award from the California Park & Recreation Society District 10, according to a statement. “The award recognizes the recreation professional who has provided outstanding leadership and made significant contributions to [...]

Townhouse Could Fill Empty Lot Near Gallo’s

An empty lot used only during the holidays to sell Christmas trees could be the future site of a seven-unit townhouse with underground parking, city officials have confirmed.
The three-level, seven-unit townhouse project is being planned for 3198 East Coast Highway, next to Gallo’s Italian Deli, according to a city spokeswoman.
A city planner spoke last [...]

Braving Buck Gully for a Lost Frisbee