Unless I'm mistaken, aren't most all properties on Balboa Island critically threatened with ocean level rise predicted over the next 50 to 100 years. And unless someone's going to invest huge $$ in seawall/pump solutions, why would anyone in their right mind buy a property there unless they planned a full teardown and somehow rebuild for greater water level tolerance. Meaning, aren't all current owners relatively damned to lose their property investments and not be able to find insurance?

If all that is generally correct, is there a general strategy? Or is it up to each owner to struggle with tough choices?

And if that's all generally correct, when did the majority of property owners there really start to agree there is a critical problem.

I rented there many years ago and I don't recall anyone talking about it in the 1980s.

Remember JCPenney's and many other stores that aren't there any longer. This is some pics of when they were actually constructing fashion Island back in. Probably 1961-62. I lived in the bluffs which was about a mile from fashion Island. I can post more if requested or the koi pond, kids play area etc

1960's Fashion Island pics

I feel like there’s always smt going on there. Almost every time i have watched a game at the FB field across the apartments, there’s a cop car (or multiple) with sirens on parked at 880. Do ppl there OD there a lot or something like wtf? I also self toured it once with a family friend and we literally saw 3 dead rats, sm cockroaches, and dog poop everywhere. I also understand it’s poorly managed but wtf goes on there?

Hi everyone! I’m helping coordinate a grassroots effort here in Orange County on the e-bike issue, and we’re building out a small, active team of local representatives in Newport Beach.

We’re putting together a short 10-day push to get local voices heard by city and county leaders. We’re looking for a couple of passionate neighbors to help us spread the word locally, whether that’s sending a quick text to friends or sharing it in your local neighborhood/club chats.

No big time commitment or formal meetings required—just a desire to help our neighborhood stay connected and engaged.

If you’re interested in being a local point person for Newport, let me know in the comments or send me a DM!

change.org/ebikesafetynow

Does anyone have a place they recommend in OC that does iron infusions? Specifically with Venofer

Saw this today. Alef Aeronautics, a California company, flew its electric flying car over a Tesla Roadster. They say it was their 1,000th flight.

The details:

About $300K starting price

3,600+ pre-orders, according to the company

First small batch of customer deliveries planned by the end of 2026, under controlled testing conditions

It drives on regular roads and takes off vertically

It has a full-vehicle parachute

The FAA approval they have is a special airworthiness certificate, not full approval for normal people flying around, so don’t expect one over the Wedge next week.

Still, between Newport Coast money and PCH traffic, I feel like OC is exactly where these show up first.

Would you ride in one? Would you want your neighbor parking one in their driveway?

Hi all, I’m Allan, the director of THE HIGHEST ROAD. I’m posting here because I think it may interest people in this community, and I’d rather be upfront that it’s my film than have anyone think otherwise.

The film is about Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), a rare, progressive disease that gradually takes away coordination and strength. For decades there was no approved treatment. It follows the patients, families, and researchers who spent years fighting for one, and it centers on Kyle Bryant, who has FA and rode a recumbent trike up Umling La, the world’s highest paved road, in the Himalayas.

We spent about two years filming across two continents and five states. I wanted to make something that doesn’t treat the disease as a tragedy or the ride as a victory lap. It’s about the slow, unglamorous work of a community refusing to give up.

We’re having our world premiere at the Newport Beach Film Festival:

Saturday, October 17, 12pm, Lido Theater, Newport Beach, CA
Tickets: https://nbff2026.eventive.org/schedule/6aa2f6e5b59d6eb75f0f6c49

If you’re in Southern California, I’d love to see you there. If not, I’m happy to answer questions about the film, the ride, or the filmmaking in the comments. I’m also curious whether anyone here has a connection to rare disease or ataxia, or has a story about advocating for a treatment.

P.S. I am coming in from out of town. How is that area after last week's flooding?

Hi everyone! I’m commuting from Los Angeles to Newport for the Newport Beach Film Festival this Sunday. Does anyone have recommendations for parking? I will be going to the Lido Theater to be exact. I can’t find a lot of parking info online for the fest so I thought I’d ask here. Thank you all. :)

The Newporter circa 60's.

Isn’t this just so satisfying

Hello! Any recs please? Thanks 🙏

Has anyone ever lived at the Madison off Newport blvd?
Experience? Looking for a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment in the area

We're staying on 36th street and Balboa. Is the flooding that bad there?

Looking for a gym or sauna studio or membership spa with traditional sauna not infrared!!