China Cove slope project

A $476,000 slope restoration project above China Cove is complete, city officials said in a memo. Construction began in October on the slope between Ocean Boulevard and the China Cove ramp, an area that had seen erosion since the early 2000s. City staff lined the hillside with tarps and sand bags, but storms in 2011 …

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Registration Open for Kids Programs at Muth Center

The Muth Interpretive Center at the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve now offers weekly classes that use crafts and hands-on activities to teach kids about nature, according to the group’s webpage. Classes cost $5 per child, and preregistration is required; click here for more information. Parents or guardians must accompany children. The classes are three …

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Left-hand signal construction in Corona del Mar

A left-hand turn signal is being installed at Marguerite Avenue and East Coast Highway in Corona del Mar, beginning today. Construction is projected to last through April. I’m glad that this is finally being implemented–it’s about time to make turning left onto PCH a little bit safer!  Corona del Mar Today has an article on …

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Council Votes No on CdM Entryway Project

The Newport Beach City Council took about one hour Tuesday night to unanimously reject a Corona del Mar beautification project that had been in the works for more than a decade. The Council members also decided to “call for a comprehensive parking solution” before going forward with permanently removing eight parking spaces on East Coast …

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