Newport Beach Independent

The first time I saw “The Sound of Music” movie version, I didn’t really see it. In 1965, my brother and I accompanied my mother to the Mesa Movie Theater to see “The Sound of Music,” but after buying our tickets and entering the theater, we could not find a seat, so we left as […]

The City of Newport Beach is currently accepting applications to fill four vacancies on the Newport Beach Police Headquarters Advisory Committee. Threse citizen members are appointed by the Mayor of Newport Beach, subject to confirmation by the City Council. One of the four members shall have construction management, real estate development, architectural, and/or land use […]

By Sandra M. Borges

On Saturday, April 18, more than 1,200 Orange County residents of all ages came together at Tanaka Farms for Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County’s fourth annual Walk to Feed OC, supporting its mission to provide dignified, equitable and consistent access to nutritious food. This noncompetitive community event raised funds and awareness of food […]

Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach has named Christian Baldon, MSN-FNP, RN, PCCN, as the 2026 Hoag Nurse of the Year, recognizing her extraordinary commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate patient care, and unwavering leadership within the Sub Intensive Care Unit (Sub‑ICU). Presented at Hoag’s annual Nurse’s Day Celebration, the Hoag Nurse of the Year award is […]

On July 4, 2016, America celebrates its 250th anniversary, a milestone worth savoring. That’s why Pacific Symphony has launched an ongoing celebration of America at 250, beginning May 28 – 30 with what the symphony describes as a compelling, multi-media program that blends a beloved classic with an immersive new work. Gershwin’s popular Piano Concerto […]

It’s back! Grab your beach chairs and head to Balboa Island on Sunday, May 31 for the 31st Annual Balboa Island Parade. Grab a prime viewing spot as the parade winds its way down Marine Avenue from Bayside Avenue to the Balboa Island fire station. This year’s theme is “Good Vibrations on Balboa Island.” The […]

Legendary saxophone player Dave Koz has racked up an impressive array of honors and achievements: 10 GRAMMY nominations, 12 No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, numerous world tours, a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, performances for multiple U.S. presidents and a 2023 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from the White House. […]

On May 7, the “Stars of Tomorrow” from the Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts walked the Red Carpet at the Port Theater in Corona del Mar. Guests were treated to specialty cocktails, a variety of champagne, wines, gourmet appetizers, and of course popcorn and candy. From the “Step and Repeat” paparazzi […]

Last March, golfer Stewart Cink took first place at the 2026 Hoag Classic held at Newport Beach Country Club. As one of the most successful charitable tournaments on the PGA TOUR Champions, the Hoag Classic has generated more than $25 million in support of Hoag programs and services, as well as local military, first responder […]