CORONA DEL MAR TODAY

From the Police Log: Commercial Burglaries, Thefts, Disorderly Conduct Arrests

Two burglaries were reported late last week — one at Trader Joe’s and the other at 106 Newport Center Drive, according to police reports.
The Trader Joe’s burglary was reported at 9:57 a.m. Thursday at the store at 8086 East Coast Highway, but no loss was reported. The other incident occurred between 5 and 10 [...]

Last Sunrise of February 2011

EQAC Meeting Canceled

The Environmental Quality Affairs Committee has canceled its Monday meeting, according to the city’s website.
The next EQAC meeting will be at 7 p.m. March 21 in the Police Department Auditorium.

CdM Today Poll of the Week

Cycling Safety

By Frank Peters

At Tuesday’s City Council meeting agenda included a staff report that proposed the status of many City Committees, including the Bike Safety Committee. Out of the 16 committees listed, most were nominated for “Sunset” disposition. The Bike Safety Committee was categorized as “Sunset after 2011.”
Maybe the Bike Safety Committee just got swept up [...]

Break in the Weather

Ghost Bike Placed for Latest Cycling Victim

A ghost bike memorial has been placed near the crash site where a Newport Beach man was killed late Monday afternoon by a suspected DUI driver.
Amine Britel died after a car driven by a 22-year-old Newport Coast woman struck him as he cycled uphill on San Joaquin Hills Road. Emergency crews were unable to save [...]

Nekter Headed to Oscars; Next Stop Is CdM

By Dan Steele, student intern

Soon Corona del Mar will have the opportunity to enjoy the fresh fruit smoothies and nectars that have taken Costa Mesa — and even the Oscars — by storm.
Nekter, which opened in Costa Mesa in October, will feature its green juice blends, raw nut milk smoothies and raw, gluten-free [...]

Reader Photo: Clear View From Crystal Cove Bike Path

Bank Requests Bus Stop Be Moved

A bus stop in the 2800 block of East Coast Highway might be moved to protect customers using a bank ATM just a few feet away.
Officials with the First Republic Bank say that transients often sit on the bench at the bus stop, sometimes harassing ATM customers, Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce President Linda [...]