Monday Essentials in Newport Beach: Ruby's Diner Turns 91, Phantom of the Opera and More

1. Ruby’s Diner celebrates its namesake’s 91st birthday today by offering its new NEXT GEN burger for $3.10. The new menu item features USDA Choice beef, lettuce, tomato, raw or grilled onions, a new freshly grilled artisan bun and a new sauce. After Monday, the NEXT GEN burger will sell for $7.99 at all Southern California locations for a limited time. Ruby's has a few locations in Newport Beach, get the addresses here.

2. Don't forget! On Friday, Aug. 2 at noon the city will conduct its routine Outdoor Emergency Notification System test. The system is tested once a month to ensure it will function properly in case of an emergency. It will last about 10 seconds and will be conducted at a reduced sound level.

3. Hundreds of local lifeguards competed in the 2013 California Surf Lifesaving Association's Regional Lifeguard Championships. See the photos here.

4. A free showing of “The Phantom of the Opera” and several animated shorts are on the bill for this week’s outdoor movie night at the Segerstrom Arts Center in Costa Mesa. Find details on the dusk series here.

5. Today will be partly cloudy in Newport Beach. The coast will sees highs in the low 70s, and inland areas will see temperatures in the low 80s.

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