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Gas prices are definitely out of control. The large gas companies are greedy-plain and simple. While Americans are being made to suffer at the pump and everywhere else, as the price of gas is being blamed on the cost of transporting food and other items, gas companies are posting record profits. The station at the corner of 17th Street and Irvine Blvd. in Newport Beach is charging ...

It is not often that one gets to blog about a friend.  However a big round of applause is due to Chris Miller, the new Harbor Resources Manger for the City of Newport Beach.  His promotion was announced Friday in the Daily Pilot.

After years of dealing with press coverage and residents and much ribbing from friends regarding the barking seals Chris truly deserves the promotion.  Chris is an athletic outdoorsmen who will ...

Hopefully you have an estate or are considering what you must do to amass one.   The Newport Beach Ublic Library is hosting a complimentary workshop on estate planning and issues.  The seminars are open to everyone and will prove to be quite helpful.

The next seminar is on April 14th and will address the issue of Advanced Health Care adn power of Attorney over Assest.  There will be a seminar weekly ...

Tomorrow marks the start of the Newport Beach Boat Show.  Exhibitors will be showing the latest top of the line boats and yachts and other marine vessels.  For those who have never been to the boat show or spent some time at the marina, there is some serious money that is spent on boats.  For the truly rich, their staff is adorned in clothing with their boat's name or mascot ...

Here is a strange news story that I have been following for a few days now.  For some reason police responded to the room of a New Zealand native staying at the Fairmont Hotel in Newport Beach.  For those of you are not familiar with the hotel, it is an upscale hotel.  Check it out at www.fairmont.com.  Rumor has it the guest had been staying at the hotel for ...

This past week a local bank in Corona del Mar was robber.  The thief went into the bank and told the teller he had a bomb.  I am not sure how much money he received given his threat, but police did not have to go far to find him.  The robber must have lost his getaway car or never thought about that part of bank robbing.  Police found the bank ...

I am not quite sure where the Easter Bunny lives.  Is he in the North Pole with Santa or does he prefer the heat of the Caribbean.  The bunny has never really told us where he lives when he is not out delivering Easter baskets.  However given all the inclemental weather we have had the bunny has managed to hop on over to Fashion island.  He will be soaking up ...

Last week I heard Stan Chambers speak at the Newport Beach Public Library.  For those who do not know who he is, he has been a reporter with KTLA for the past 60 years.  Yes 60 years.  Which to me is absolutly amazing that someone would stay at the same organization for 60 years.  Mr. Cambaers is from a different generation.

He returned to Southern California after World War 11 and ...

Nike at Fashion Island is having a fashion show on February 10th from 6-8 p.m.  Come and see the latest styles to get you motivated to sweat and workout.  There will be complimentary beverages and snacks, live entertainment and the oppurtunity to win great prizes. 

Please RSVP to  363 Newport Center Dr / NikeWomen / 949.720.7020

For all aspiring cooks and those who want to improve their skills Bristol Farms is offering some wonderful cooking classes.  The classes have been themed inot weekend entertaining, supper club, lunch and learn, dinner at 6 and afternoon tea.  The supper club and dinner at six will both focus on international cuisine.  For those who want to pare a wine with their dish or cheeses there are wine cellar classes.

Bristol ...