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Around Newport in 3 Minutes: Wednesday, Nov. 4

Since Monday, the city has posted an update on the delayed special election and confirmed Tuesday’s Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission meeting was canceled. From Wednesday through Friday,…

Published Nov 4, 2026

The Great Balboa Island Frozen Banana Feud

Newport Beach has never needed much encouragement to argue. Parking. Property lines. How many boats belong in one harbor. But one of its oldest disagreements involves a banana…

Published Nov 2, 2026

Around Newport in 3 Minutes: Monday, Nov. 2

The week ahead brings a Civil Service Board meeting Monday, a canceled Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission meeting Tuesday and a Planning Commission meeting Thursday. Residents can also…

Published Nov 2, 2026

Around Newport This Week: Nov. 2–8

Newport Beach’s calendar is light on civic meetings but full of library programs, live music, neighborhood shopping and community art. Here are seven verified happenings for Monday, Nov.…

Published Nov 2, 2026

When The Real Housewives Came to Newport

Newport Beach didn’t become part of The Real Housewives of Orange County overnight. The show launched in 2006 with its original cast in Coto de Caza. Newport moved…

Published Nov 1, 2026
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