“That Dog Was Swimming With Everything It Had,” Newport Rescuer Says
Sean Acosta and a group of his friends were enjoying a sunny Sunday afternoon on his boat “Artemis” when he thought he saw a log, or maybe a seal, in the water about a half-mile off Little Corona beach.
“It was directly in front of me, so I made a course adjustment,” he said today [...]
From the Police Log: Crashes, DUI Arrest
Several crashes, including one that injured a motorcyclist, were reported in the Corona del Mar area in the past 24 hours.
The injury crash occurred at 9:44 a.m. today at East Coast Highway and Newport Coast Drive when a motorcyclist lost control and crashed into the roadway. No other vehicles were involved, and the rider apparently [...]
CdM This Weekend: Five Great Things For Your To-Do List
1. Corona del Mar resident and author Barbara DeMarco-Barrett and her writing students will be reading as part of the Literary Posse and Writers Block Party at Laguna Beach Books from 4 to 5 p.m. (or so) on Sunday. The book shop — one of the few remaining independent bookstores in the county — is [...]
OASIS Fitness Center Extending Hours To Meet Demand
The new OASIS fitness center, which opened in September, is extending its hours to meet popular demand, city officials announced today.
“The new OASIS fitness center is so popular that we’ve extended its hours,” said Tara Finnigan, a city spokeswoman.
The center had closed at 5:30 p.m. but now, to accommodate working members, it will remain [...]
Guest Rant: Scavenger? Or Maybe Someone Trying to Feed Their Kids?
By Corona del Mar Today Reader Sandra
In response to a recent move by the Newport Beach City Council to make taking recyclables from trash cans, one of our readers submitted this take on the situation:
The city wanting the funds is a valid point if the homeowner wants it going to the city. (Will they decide [...]
CdMHS Students Win Design Contest
Corona del Mar High School students Taylor Byers, Will Lyle and Jeff Stein won the Hurley T-shirt design competition and will have their work printed on a limited edition shirt, school officials announced.
The design will be presented at a reception at the Hobie store at 3140 East Coast Highway from 3 to 5 p.m. today. [...]
Police Hosting Security Booth at Newport Coast Shopping Center
The Newport Beach Police Department will host a Home Security booth from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Saturday at the Newport Coast Shopping Center at 21101 Newport Coast Drive, police have announced.
Police employees will be at the booth to give residents the opportunity to talk to officers and learn about home or vehicle [...]
Dog Missing From Boat Reunited With Owner
A Pomeranian dog that disappeared from a boat between the Newport Beach Harbor entrance and Emerald Bay on Sunday has been found.
The dog was discovered missing from the boat about 3 p.m. Sunday.
A man found the dog and has spent this week trying to track down the owners, said Sgt. Steven McCormick of the Orange [...]
From the Police Log: Garage Burglary, DUI Arrest
A burglar entered a side garage door in the 500 block of Jasmine Avenue, stealing $3,100 worth of scuba equipment, police said.
The burglary occurred sometime between 7 p.m. Wednesday and 7:30 a.m. Thursday, according to a police report. It is unknown if the side door was locked.
Police also arrested a 32-year-old San Juan Capistrano man [...]
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