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Netflix: No plans to bring Bluth banana stand to Newport

Netflix: No plans to bring Bluth banana stand to Newport

Netflix has no immediate plans to bring a replica of the "Arrested Development" banana stand to Newport Beach, a spokeswoman said Friday.

 

Irvine tackles housing for developmentally disabled

Irvine Councilwoman Christina Shea's proposal to investigate and improve the housing situation for developmentally disabled residents drew...

 

Critic questions air-regulator's doctorates

A critic of the region's air-quality agency is questioning the academic credentials of a board member empowered to vote on the fate of the...

SCAQMD board member hears it from mostly pro-fire ring crowd

About 50 speakers voiced their opinions on the fire ring controversy Friday afternoon at Huntington Beach's council chambers.

 

CdM resident donates $500K to Girls Inc.

Girls Inc. of Orange County announced this week that a Corona del Mar resident has donated $500,000 to the organization.

 

Michelle Steel launches bid for supervisor

Orange County's representative on the state Board of Equalization officially began her campaign this week for a seat on the county's Board...

Education

"Good luck AP test takers" scrolled across Costa Mesa High School's electronic marquee Friday morning.

Chip Fesko keeps a folder of his past correspondence, a nearly inch-thick stack of the words that cause less-resilient authors to pack it...

City and school officials in Costa Mesa certainly agree on the merits of a $100,000 grant for athletic facilities at two local high schools.

Navy veteran Sean Roberson is a Southern California native and student at Coastline Community College, but his graduation Saturday will be...

The Coast Community College District on Wedensday shot down a request to draft an agreement that would pre-negotiate hiring terms with local...

The Newport-Mesa Unified School District on Tuesday night accepted the first installment in a grant program from the city of Costa Mesa that...

Politics

Irvine council clashes on routine items

Although typically considered routine, the consent calendar contained three items that caused a hubbub at Irvine's City Council meeting...

Costa Mesans weigh in on General Plan

From urging better zoning enforcement to improving housing options for the homeless, those who attended a Wednesday night workshop on...

Flags fly high on hillside

When the Newport Harbor Exchange Club started its Field of Honor event four years ago, a ruckus interrupted the inaugural weekend.

AQMD: Beach bonfires increase pollution

The South Coast Air Quality Management District, the agency that could effectively ban beach fire rings throughout Orange and Los Angeles...

Hearing on dock fees delayed

A hearing scheduled for Thursday afternoon that could have decided the fate of a lawsuit alleging that the Newport Beach City Council...

H.B. leaders consider political moves

Two Huntington Beach councilmen are looking to take on bigger roles in Orange County.

Public Safety

Three injured when column falls at fairgrounds

Three people were injured, one seriously, when a decorative column fell over Friday at the Orange County Fairgrounds, authorities said.

UCI police looking for suspect in March thefts

UC Irvine police on Wednesday asked for the public's help in identifying a man they said stole items from locked rooms in the engineering...

Newport plans to add property crime unit

As the city of Newport Beach continues to shrink its workforce, one place it hopes to expand is the Police Department.

D.A. seeks more possible victims of tennis coach

After charging an Irvine tennis coach with eight felony counts of lewd acts with a child under 14, prosecutors are asking for more victims...

Supervisor says county won't charge hikers

Orange County will not seek repayment of the $160,000 spent rescuing two Costa Mesa hikers who went missing Easter weekend in Trabuco...

Former teacher from Newport to stand trial on sex abuse charges

A former Los Angeles Unified School District teacher from Newport Beach was ordered to stand trial on 14 charges of sexually assaulting nine...

Business & Real Estate

Officials turn out for Triangle ribbon cutting

The Saddle Ranch Chop House and El Corazón de Costa Mesa, two new restaurants at The Triangle, held small ribbon-cutting ceremonies...

Court fight has happy ending

After settling a lawsuit against Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister Co., Robb Havassy ended up with 365 surfboards.

Going bananas for a stand

Krupali Tejura wants a frozen banana stand in Newport Beach. No, not Dad's or Sugar 'N Spice or any of the other venerable spots around...

Opening with a bang at BCYC

The Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club — which dubs itself the "friendliest yacht club on the bay" — heralded its opening day for the...

Newport offers look at proposed budget

In a study session before its meeting Tuesday night, the Newport Beach City Council took a first look at the city's proposed budget for...

Theme sought for Christmas boat parade

The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce's Commodores Club is asking for the public's help finding a theme for this year's annual Newport Beach...

Obituaries

Scott Wayne McClellan

Scott Wayne McClellan

Mary Kay VanderMolen

Mary Kay VanderMolen passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, May 5, 2013.

Rollo W. McClellan Jr., December 21, 1919- May 4, 2013

Rollo W. McClellan Jr., December 21, 1919- May 4, 2013

Rosamond Azzarella

Rosamond Azzarella