Irvine Co. opens village-like communities

The design behind the Village of Cypress, the latest in the Irvine Co. village-concept communities in Irvine, is something between a...

Sale of Balboa Fun Zone carousel falls through

Rotary pampers military wives for Valentine's Day

Military wives of Newport Beach's adopted 1st Battalion 1st Marines were treated Monday to a day of R&R — including manicures,...

Building ties to customers

As beautiful as homes are in Newport Beach, it can be incredibly daunting to find replacement parts for that turn-of-the-century plumbing.

Newport Beach council may OK heavily increased fines

Seeking to tame problematic restaurants and bars, the Newport Beach City Council may increase fines for noise, occupancy and other...

Couple becomes Valentine's 'royalty'

There are some things you don't forget: your first kiss, who you said "I love you" to for the first time, and the sight of your wife on your...

Arbitrator: Righeimer is in debt

Costa Mesa Mayor Pro Tem Jim Righeimer owes $194,706.37 in fees after a company he's affiliated with failed to pay for legal work related to...

A stock of savory scents

Chardonnay and cucumber, sorbet and cotton candy, basil and white tea. The ingredients sound like something off a bizarre grocery list.

Costa Mesa sought feds' help before pot raids

Costa Mesa City Attorney Tom Duarte asked federal authorities months ahead of a January raid to help shutter the marijuana dispensaries...

'A happy baker makes happy doughnuts'

There are two ways to look at the eye of a doughnut: half empty or half full.

It's all good, cheesy fun

Running a shop stocked with imported and domestic artisan cheeses is a lot like taking care of children.

Center offers comprehensive care for autistic children

Parents feel like "part of the team" when it comes to the care and education of their autistic children at a new all-encompassing...

The inside scoop on the City of Light

Drew Graham will always have Paris.

McLaren dealership to open in Newport

NEWPORT BEACH — What do you buy the supercar owner who has everything?

Costa Mesa-based firm argues for coalition

Cities statewide saw their redevelopment agencies officially dissolve Wednesday after a Sacramento County judge refused to put a hold on the...

Artist to address councilwoman's critique

COSTA MESA — Artist Jason Maloney will explain his interpretation of the city seal at a Cultural Arts Committee meeting next week.

Working through tough times

NEWPORT BEACH — When the building behind the Port Theatre became available in 2007, longtime Corona del Mar resident Ali Zadeh saw...