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Newport Beach Fire Department’s 2026 Strategic Vision: Wellness, Readiness, and a Winning Culture

By David Gibson, Newport Beach Fire Department PIO As Newport Beach turns the page into 2026, the Newport Beach Fire ...
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Bluewater Grill in Newport Beach Announces Tastings and Holiday Specials for 30th Anniversary Year

Bluewater Grill has long been one of the most popular seafood restaurants in Newport Beach. Not only does it serve fresh fish ...
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Two Tony Winners, One Stage: South Coast Rep Launches 2026 With Ambitious Rotating Repertory

South Coast Repertory is embracing 2026 in a big way. In a unique way. In a memorable way. The Tony Award-winning theater ...
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Pacific Symphony Plays Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton February 13-14

Tim Burton has had an unusual and illustrious career. He got his start as the lead singer and songwriter for the quirky rock ...
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Newport Beach Historical Society presents ‘The Story of Irvine’ at Lido Theater February 4

Irvine is more than just a city—it’s a name that has a prominent position in the history of Newport Beach. Rancho San Joaquin ...
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Gallery Sonder in Corona del Mar to Present ‘Sheng Lor: Interstitial’ Starting February 6

Gallery Sonder presents “Interstitial,” a solo exhibition of recent and newly realized works by Sheng Lor, on view from February 6 through March 7, 2026. The exhibition brings together two bodies of ...
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Resort at Pelican Hill Appoints New Executive Chef

The Resort at Pelican Hill has been one of my favorite dining locations since the resort opened more than a decade ago. The resort’s original Executive Chef Jean Pierre Dubray oversaw all culinary ...