APRIL IS EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS MONTH IN NEWPORT COAST - 03/27/12 09:40 AM
APRIL IS EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS MONTH IN NEWPORT COAST In a major disaster, it might be several days before vital
services are restored. Newport Beach is exposed to a wide
variety of hazards, both natural and manmade. Earthquakes,
fires, tsunamis, severe storms, power outages and acts of
terrorism are just some of the potential emergencies we may
encounter.
Imagine that you have no electricity, no gas, no water and no
telephone service. Imagine that all the businesses are closed
and you are without any kind of emergency services. What
will you do until help arrives? Join the CERT program before
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There is a New plan by the Federal Reserve - 03/16/12 12:23 PM
  There is a New plan by the Federal Reserve for them to test banks’ ability to survive. They have a stress test criteria and they will be releasing the full results Thursday afternoon at 4:30 ET. This is a worst scenario test. They will looking at how the nation's 19 largest banks possibly survive a world of jobless rates over 12% and stock prices dropping 50% , with a 20+% home prices decrease.
The Feds usually conduct this test on banks every year, but have not been been releasing the results of their worthiness since 2009 when they found … (0 comments)

Conserve Energy in Newport Coast - 03/10/12 08:23 AM
  Conserve Energy in Newport Coast    
Looking to cut back due to a tight budget or ready to go green? Here are 10 quick and easy tips to accomplish both:
Unplug appliances and electronics. TVs, computers and kitchen appliances, as well as cell phone and laptop chargers, all use energy when they are plugged in—even if they are turned off. Use power strips. “Smart” power strips automatically turn off when electronics are off or when one main unit (like your personal computer) is powered down. Clean and replace furnace or air conditioner filters. Dirty filters block air flow, increase … (1 comments)

Why would you want to live in Newport Coast - 03/10/12 06:49 AM
Why would you want to live in Newport Coast  
Why wouldn’t you.
 
You have a great school district. You can’t beat the Elementary School. You are either walking distance to the school or the bus will pick up your children. The High School currently is Corona Del Mar High which is in the top of the Nation’s ratings.
 
Every Community is a Gated community. You can feel safe with your children outside your home and inside your community. Every community has short streets so there are lots of cul-de-sacs for your children’s safety. Many are single loaded … (0 comments)

Newport Coast Join Us at the Walk for Wishes Event - 03/07/12 04:25 PM
Newport Coast Join Us at the Walk for Wishes Event As a Volunteer of The Make A Wish Foundation of Orange County I would like to invite all of you in Newport Coast to join us in the 2nd Annual Walk for Wishes Event on April 21st at the Orange County Great Park.
 
Right now there are 250 participants joining. Make A Wish is expecting about 2000 individuals to attend this year; twice as many as last year. There are even opportunities for Corporate sponsorships. What a Great Way for local businesses to show their support for this cause.
 
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What to look for when buying a Bank Owned in Newport Coast - 03/07/12 07:46 AM
 What to look for when buying a Bank Owned in Newport Coast     Even though the market looks like it has bottomed out and on a mild increase, there are still bank owned that can represent a bargain. But its not a bargain if you dont know what to look for and watch out for. Bank owned ( or REO's meaning Real Estate Owned) can range in size and price and with record low interest rates, even if they drop a shade more you are still getting a deal if the rates raise. We are at a 50 year low. … (0 comments)

Many Newport supporters of Casa Blanca Make A Wish Rolling for Wishes 2012 in Orange County - 03/05/12 08:04 AM
Many Newport supporters of Casa Blanca Make A Wish Rolling for Wishes 2012 in Orange County  
Last night, we assisting in the Rolling for Wishes hosted by Karla Kjellin-Elder and Jeff Elder ofOrange. Five years ago, in lieu of donating directly to Make-A-Wish, the Elders decided to sponsor an event. Their sponsorship would raise awareness and funds, allow 100% of the proceeds to go to the worthy charity – and be fun! Karla gathered a committee, and Rolling for Wishes was born. The fun-loving committee includes Kathie Consalvi, Kim Haman, Bridget Holl, Andie Mills, Melissa Murphy, Gayle Pratt, Jackie Stewart, … (0 comments)

The 2012 Economy Is Growing Moderately in Newport - 03/02/12 05:53 AM
The 2012 Economy Is Growing Moderately in Newport The Federal Reserve said the U.S. economy expanded moderately in January through mid-February as hiring picked up a bit across several districts.
Residential real estate market conditions improved somewhat in most areas, an anecdotal report on business activity. Hiring increased slightly across several areas of the country.
Manufacturing appeared to be a bright spot, with many reporting rises in new orders, shipments or production, and several pointing to more robust investment spending.
The jobless rate has fallen to 8.3 percent from around 9 percent last summer .
The decline in … (0 comments)