🎃 Two free Halloween outings this weekend

🌿 $2 million for Randall Preserve access

The Gist: Coastal Corridor Alliance's October 15 update reports $2 million for Randall Preserve. The funding will advance preparations for phased public access, giving the coastal preserve's eventual visitors a concrete step to watch.

Why It Matters: For neighbors awaiting a visit, this is progress to follow rather than an invitation to enter the preserve.

🎨 Pick the Next Sculptures for Civic Center Park

The Gist: Newport Beach residents can vote online through November 20 for up to 10 of 21 sculpture finalists for Civic Center Park. Results go to the selection jury for consideration. Each selected work stays on loan for three years. Voting is limited to one submission per person, with a valid email and ZIP code.

Why It Matters: This is your chance to directly shape the public art and everyday scenery in our community.

🐟 Japanese-Peruvian bowls on Coast Highway

Konpa Nikkei is Chef Jason Yamaguchi's Japanese-Peruvian restaurant at 3333 East Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. The Konpa Bowl combines maguro, pickled cucumber, crunchy chili oil and rocoto shoyu. Choose Peruvian quinoa, sushi rice or mixed greens as your base. Lomo Saltado Musubi brings prime short rib and crisp potatoes to the menu, with yuzu cheesecake among the desserts.

🏋️ A gym key for any hour

Graviti Fitness is a 24/7 gym in Corona del Mar built around a familiar problem: finding time to work out. Founder Michael John wanted a gym that fit members' schedules, according to his Newport Beach Living profile. Members use their own keycode, even on holidays. John grew up in Orange County and spends his downtime mountain biking and hiking. Find the gym at 3419 E. Coast Highway.