CdM Today’s Top Stories From 2011

posted: December 31st, 2011 15:35 pm | 0No Comments

From the sound of chainsaws to airplanes seemingly overhead to protesters shouting outside a newly opened puppy store — Corona del Mar had a noisy 2011. Here is our list of the Top Ten stories we covered in Corona del Mar this year. Feel free to leave a comment letting us know what we overlooked, [...]

CdM Today’s Top Stories This Week

posted: December 31st, 2011 15:20 pm | 0No Comments

1. City officials have ordered a Corona del Mar man to get rid of his six pet chickens, which he keeps in violation of municipal code. But Michael Resk wants to find a way to keep them, and hundreds of the chickens’ fans hope he succeeds; read our story here.
2. Corona del Mar could see [...]

From the Police Log: Vehicle Burglary, Thefts, Arrests

posted: December 31st, 2011 15:15 pm | 0No Comments

Newport Beach police took a report of a vehicle burglary earlier today in the 1100 block of Dolphin Terrace, according to online police logs.
Officers also made an arrest after a petty theft was reported at 10:48 p.m. Friday in the 700 block of Newport Center Drive, and they took a report of a grand [...]

Pizza Royale Shuts Doors After 24 Years

posted: December 31st, 2011 14:29 pm | 1Comment

Pizza Royale — known for its pastas, coconut cakes and accordion music parties every other Thursday night, will close today after 24 years in Corona del Mar.
Owner Philip Conte sold the business and is retiring, he said in an interview today. He plans to return to Italy, where he grew up between Rome and Naples, [...]

Cycling Safety

posted: December 31st, 2011 04:55 am | 2Comments

2011 Top Ten List
By Frank Peters
It’s that time of year; it’s time for a Cycling Safety End-Of-Year Top Ten List. Here’s how I rank them:
#10. Attending the League of American Bicyclists’ Annual Summit in Washington, DC where I heard New York’s Janette Sadik-Khan introduce the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide, but it was Oregon Congressman [...]

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

posted: December 30th, 2011 14:37 pm | 0No Comments

1. Saturday night is New Year’s Eve. Landmark Steakhouse, The Crow Bar and Kitchen, Port Restaurant and more have special parties planned. Or you could pick up some Champagne and celebrate at home…Happy New Year!
2. End the year at Crystal Cove State Park, where a Winter Adventure Hike is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday. [...]

CdM Dog Wash Business Closes

posted: December 30th, 2011 04:02 am | 3Comments

A Corona del Mar dog washing business has closed its doors at 3838 East Coast Highway.
Dog Wash opened in March 1997, according to online city business records. It was not known if the business would relocate to another Corona del Mar location or close permanently. Customers said the shop closed this week, and the [...]

Crash Damages Hobie Shop Sign

posted: December 29th, 2011 14:36 pm | 0No Comments

UPDATED
A two-vehicle crash this morning damaged a sign in front of the Hobie Surf Shop at 3140 East Coast Highway.
Police received a report of an injury accident about 8:10 a.m., said Kathy Lowe, a Newport Beach police spokeswoman. The crash involved a two-door Scion and a Mini Cooper, she said. Paramedics did respond, but logs [...]

Police Called to CdM For Illegal Peddling Days Before “Do Not Solicit” Registrations Expire

posted: December 29th, 2011 10:37 am | 3Comments

Newport Beach police received five calls Wednesday evening in Corona del Mar for illegal peddling, likely the work of the same group of solicitors.
“With that many solicitation calls in one area I think it’s safe to say that they were all part of a group that was working in the area,” said Kathy Lowe, a [...]

CdM Aquatics Announces Winter Session for Girls Water Polo

posted: December 29th, 2011 04:59 am | 0No Comments

The CdM Aquatics Girls Water Polo Club will offer a winter session from Jan. 3 to March 15, organizers said.
The sessions will run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for 10U, from 6 to 8 p.m. for 12U and 14U girls. The club practices at the Corona del Mar High School [...]

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