I went out with a tinder date with a blanket to the middle of the newport beach at like 10pm, like 100 ft or so out from the beach house row. It was completely empty and very dark so I let her “blow the skin flute” on me.

Midway through, I see one of those beach patrol police cars coming our way. However the headlights never really shine directly at us, at an angle, and the office just drove past us like he had not seen us.

Do you think with how dark it is out there that it’s likely that the officer did not spot me on that beach while driving? Or was he just being nice as another man?

Montage, Ritz Carlton Laguna, Resort at Pelican Hill, Waldorf Astoria...?

My husband and I are looking for a five star hotel with lots of greenery for the LO to wander around, healthy meals onsite, and an easy drive to the Laguna or Newport strips. I'm very behind on planning and need to book the hotel over the next day or so. TIA!

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Hi, how much should I be making in Newport Beach to afford a small, cheap apartment around the area?

I ask because I interviewed for a job at the Newport Pier, and the role I applied to goes between $32 to $35 an hour. Is that enough for one person to live around the area?

Restoration Hardware’s new Fashion Island location is worth a closer look. I'm sharing my thoughts, and I'm curious to hear yours.

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Hello Reddit community,

I want to share my experience with a functional medicine program at a prominent hospital in Newport Beach, California. As one of the early patients, I had the opportunity to witness its inception and subsequent developments.

Timeline of Events:

Early 2010s: A dedicated physician at the hospital proposed the idea of integrating a functional medicine program. Initially, the leadership was skeptical and suggested that the physician secure funding independently to bring this vision to life.

Mid 2010s: Demonstrating unwavering commitment, the physician successfully raised the necessary funds and established a comprehensive functional medicine program. This initiative focused on personalized patient care, emphasizing lifestyle changes, nutrition, and holistic wellness.

2022: The hospital introduced “Hoag Compass,” a new program designed to provide continuous personal care through a digital platform. This initiative offers patients access to primary care physicians, health coaches, and various wellness resources via a mobile app. Hoag compass moves into the same building as aforementioned physician.

2024: Hoag Compass expanded its services to include advanced lab testing, nutrigenomic DNA testing, health coaching, mental health support, and integrated connections to the hospital’s specialists.

Observations:

As a patient, I noticed that the foundational principles and approaches of the original functional medicine program closely mirrored those later adopted by Hoag Compass. The emphasis on personalized care, lifestyle interventions, and proactive health management seemed strikingly similar.

It’s disheartening to think that the pioneering efforts of the initial physician might not have received the recognition they deserved. The original program laid the groundwork for what has become a significant part of the hospital’s offerings today.

Conclusion:

While I have benefited from the hospital’s functional medicine services, I believe it’s essential to acknowledge and honor the contributions of those who were instrumental in developing these programs. Their dedication and vision have profoundly impacted patient care, and they deserve recognition for their pioneering work. Hoag compass would not exist were it not for this physician.

Has anyone else observed similar situations in healthcare institutions where foundational programs evolve without due credit to their originators? I’d be interested to hear your thoughts and experiences.

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Can anyone recommend an architect for a home remodel? The ones that have been recommended to us all only do new builds.

Hi all! We are heading to your area in March. What are “can’t miss” things to do? What about a day trip to Hollywood/Beverly Hills for touristy stuff? (My 13 year old wants to see it). Is this too far out of the way? Thanks ahead of time! We love nature, active things, food and shopping.

Pelican Hill Resort or Lido House ? Both of these interest me Which one is better ?

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We're heading to Newport Beach this March and our group has 13 people. It seems like the max is supposed to be 12 people. Has anyone successfully gotten away with fitting more than that on a duffy boat?

Hi everyone,

We've had a trip planned to Newport Beach for a while, will be landing during the evening on January 17 at LAX and then driving down. Seems like there's a reasonable amount of distance from the fires but is it still safe to go? is the air quality bad?

Anyone have good bars they recommend in the Newport Beach area for a group of gals in there late 20s? We’re looking to dance and just have a good time and are cool with dive bars, but not anything too ratchet if you know what I mean😂

Just now, my friends and I were leaving Cassidy's dive bar. As we were stepping off the sidewalk for our uber arriving, a driver in an orange McLaren threw a half full dr. Pepper bottle straight at us. Any information provided would be appreciated. Stay safe!

Did anybody see a drone or UAP last night around 7/8pm? It looked like a red orb but had a weird, almost boomerang shaped light shadow. Its trajectory was headed towards San Clemente Island. Its flight path was slow and on an arc. It made me think that maybe it was very high up. It also had no blinking lights and didn't look like a plane or helicopter.

Looking to plan a bachelorette party of 10 people in Huntington/Newport Beach area for around $1k a night. Doesn’t have to be super close to the water, but looking for a cool spot where we can hangout in the backyard/patio area and don’t feel like we are super crammed.

Does anyone have any suggestions on any Airbnb/Vrbos where they may have stayed in the past or know about by word of mouth? Thanks in advance !

Anyone else notice this strong chemical smell on the beach? Walked from 15th-5th and back and it was making me feel sick. Around 5:00-6:00? Wondering what it could be. It smelled kind of like tar and mothballs. Maybe a spill? Or fire retardants blowing down from the fires?

I am curious what contractors or companies this group has had a good experience renovating with. I am thinking about a large remodel for two of my properties - one is my primary and one is a rental so I'll likely take too different approaches (high end vs. mid tier).

I haven't done this before so I am feeling a bit lost.

Not sure if they can all inget done this way but need some recommendations for dent removers in the area. TIA