Underground Equipment Causes Smoke, Power Outage Near Old School Park
Southern California Edison crews cut power to 1,728 customers this morning after residents reported seeing black smoke pouring from an electrical vault near Old School Park at Fourth and Carnation avenues.
Newport Beach Fire Department responded to the area about 7:40 a.m. and closed Fourth Avenue between Dahlia and Carnation avenues, said Jennifer Schulz, a department [...]
From the Police Log: Three Thefts from Vehicles Reported in Corona del Mar
A grand theft from a vehicle was reported in the 300 block of Driftwood Road at 8:51 a.m. Saturday, according to a police report. The theft occurred between 9 p.m. Friday at 7:52 a.m. Saturday, and the loss was $5,709, the report states.
A vehicle burglary was reported in the 300 block of White Cap Lane [...]
Harbor View Hosts Annual Holiday Boutique On Wednesday
Harbor View Elementary School will host a holiday boutique from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday in the school’s multipurpose room.
The sale is open to the public and is a fundraiser for the school’s Parent Faculty Organization.
Vendors include B. Candy, Lillikoi, Blue Springs Home Goods, Divine Nature Creations, Bold Girlz Clothing, Monkey Baby Clothing and [...]
Advertiser Welcome: Blackband Home & Design
Wendy Blackband grew up on Balboa Island, sends her children to school in Corona del Mar and lives near the water — and all of it’s reflected when you walk into Blackband Home & Design’s retail space.
“My style is coastal — I call it coastal bohemian,” she said. “I layer things together: different fabrics, different [...]
CdM Today’s Top Stories This Week
1. For years, residents have asked city officials to install a left-turn signal from Marguerite Avenue onto Coast Highway — and finally, the city has agreed; read our story here.
2. Blue Gum Eucalyptus trees in Corona del Mar were being scrutinized for safety 14 years ago, documents released by the city show; read our story [...]
Cycling Safety
Black Friday Alternative
By Frank Peters
What’s to do after a day of feasting? No Black Friday shopping for me; a ride along the coast had more appeal. The weather cooperated so it seemed like a perfect day to burn some calories.
Would it be crowded along the beach boardwalk on this day after? It would be fun [...]
CdM This Weekend: Five Great Things For Your To-Do List
1. Santa Claus is coming to town! At Roger’s Gardens, you can find Santa in the Disney Gazebo
from noon to 6 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday (and on Dec. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 as well). Roger’s Gardens is located at 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road.
2. You also can find Santa at Fashion [...]
Police Offer Plan Extra Holiday Safety Patrols, Offer Tips
This time of year can make people good-natured, full of holiday spirit and distracted — in other words, ideal victims for thieves and other criminals. But the Newport Beach Police Department has launched Operation Safe Holidays to try to lower crime rate with education and extra enforcement.
Police will increase patrol during the holidays, including extra [...]
Where to eat tonight...
