CdM Today Reader Comment of the Week
Our reader comment of the week comes from Nick, who responded to a story we broke about Wahoo’s Fish Tacos taking over (temporarily) the concessions at Big Corona State Beach.
Nick wrote: “I am taking all credit for this. This was my idea!”
Nick wasn’t the only one to suggest a taco truck, or even Wahoo’s specifically, [...]
CdM Today’s Top Stories This Week
1. A last-minute deal ensured that Big Corona State Beach visitors won’t go hungry this weekend and maybe through the summer as city officials announced that Wahoo’s Fish Tacos will be taking over concessions; read our story here.
2. Several Corona del Mar residents attended this week’s meeting of the city’s Aviation Committee and complained of [...]
Cycling Safety
By Frank Peters
Don’t Tell Them!
On Wall Street, where I cut my teeth, a little knowledge, something others don’t know, can often be leveraged into big gains; it’s always worked that way. This comes to mind because I recently gave a tour of Corona del Mar to a restauranteur from Long Beach; let’s call him MD. [...]
CdM This Weekend: Five Great Things For Your To-Do List
1. Have a Memorial Day feast and help the 1/1/ Marines on Monday at The Bungalow Restaurant. From 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, the Bungalow will donate 10 percent of sales to the Camp Pendleton-based Marines. The barbecue special includes chicken for $15 or tri tip for $18, and both come with corn and baked [...]
Wahoo’s Taco Headed to Big Corona Beach
Wahoo’s Fish Tacos will be the temporary food vendor at Big Corona State Beach, city officials said this morning.
“Wahoo’s will be there Saturday, Sunday and Monday, weather permitting,” said Tara Finnigan, the Newport Beach spokeswoman. “They are helping us temporary basis until the City can get a seasonal or permanent vendor in there.”
Wahoo’s will [...]
City Moves CdM Bench
Plans to move a bus stop away from an ATM in the 2800 block of East Coast Highway may not work out — but city officials have relocated a bench at that location after bank officials complained about people hanging out and hassling customers.
The city’s traffic engineer has been talking with Orange County Transit Authority [...]
Storm Damaged Back Bay Trail Slope Undergoes Repairs
The Back Bay Trail will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays until mid-June as crews work to repair storm damage on the slope, city officials announced.
Repairs to the slope on the trail between the San Diego Creek and Jamboree Road began today, according to the city’s website. Bicyclists and pedestrians will be [...]
From the Police Log: Grand Theft in Cameo Shores, Arrests
A thief stole a $4,000 bronze toad from a house in the 300 block of Cameo Shores Road earlier this month, police said.
According to a police report, the theft occurred between May 1 and May 22. Police did not give a description of the stolen toad.
In other police news, police on Monday arrested a 21-year-old [...]
Police Announce Holiday Weekend DUI Crackdown
Newport Beach police will participate in a countywide DUI crackdown this Memorial Day weekend, police announced.
“The Memorial Day weekend is witness to the kick off of summertime recreation and holiday travel along with many college and high school graduations seeing thousands celebrate their accomplishments,” according to a news release. “The next 100 days will also [...]
Reagan Statue To Be Placed At Bonita Canyon Sports Park
A sculpture of Ronald Reagan will be placed at the Bonita Canyon Sports Park and not Castaways Park, city officials confirmed today.
A subcommittee of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission made the decision on Wednesday, according to a letter written by City Manager Dave Kiff.
The Bonita Canyon location would be a “better fit for [...]
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