Susan Hoffman

Dotty McDonald's focus for past six years has been running a Feed the Cops drive, collecting funds and gift cards to ensure the rank-and-file members of the Newport Beach Police Department have plenty to eat.

A couple of golden-agers who happen to share a common interest are just fine with the idea of repeating the same sailing class every Sunday in

City and state leaders joined the Costa Mesa Fire and Rescue team Friday morning for the groundbreaking ceremony of a new training tower facility located at Fire Station No. 4.

More than 100 Southern California artists showcased their work during the 19th Art in the Park event Saturday at the Newport Beach Civic Center.

A watch party for the premiere of 'The Golden Bachelorette held at Coastal Living was a success, although a communications snafu on the start time meant many guests watched it in their rooms later in the evening.

About 900 hundred guests were treated to food, wine and other beverages Saturday afternoon during the seventh annual Pacific Food & Wine Classic at Newport Dunes.

Cruisin' the Coast was the theme this year for the 62nd annual Newport Beach Sandcastle Contest presented Sunday by the Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, where 19 teams vied for awards and bragging rights.

Dogs, a bearded dragon, scorpion, large turtle, hamster and python were welcomed Sunday for the annual blessing ceremony at St. James Episcopal Church in Newport Beach.

A Newport Beach church last weekend welcomed the Ukrainian Cultural Forces, professional musicians who are active duty soldiers on a musical tour of gratitude to America.

The annual event presented by the Balboa Island Improvement Assn. on Dec. 8 features eight homes decorated for the holidays.