city in Orange County, California, United States
Plans to address cracks, compromised cliff along PCH at Crystal Cove outlined: Caltrans has $4 million in emergency funding to address the cracks ...
ocregister.com/2026/10/20/plans-to-address-cracks-compromised-cliff-along-pch-at-crystal-cove-outlined/
Both Newport Beach and Laguna Beach have suffered severe erosion in recent months, as consistent swells have battered the coastline ... Show more
Peter Frampton receives the Icon Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival: The documentary "Frampton" opened the 2026 festival with a compelling look ...
ocregister.com/2026/10/16/peter-frampton-receives-the-icon-award-at-the-newport-beach-film-festival/
Ocean floods into Newport Beach; streets fill with salt water: Both Newport Beach and Laguna Beach saw road closures as the waves and high tides reached the ...
ocregister.com/2026/10/09/ocean-floods-into-newport-beach-streets-fill-with-salt-water/
Sand projects launch as cities, county struggle with solutions for depleted and damaged beaches
ocregister.com/2026/10/14/sand-projects-launch-as-cities-county-struggle-with-solutions-for-depleted-and-damaged-beaches/
Tropical Storm Rachel’s surf drives out Long Beach residents, shuts Newport Beach beaches
mercurynews.com/2026/10/10/tropical-storm-rachels-surf-drives-out-long-beach-residents-shuts-newport-beach-beaches/
Crystal Cove bluffs ‘compromised,’ Caltrans assessing cracks near PCH: A southbound lane has been closed and the repair method and anticipated duration of the ...
ocregister.com/2026/10/13/crystal-cove-bluffs-compromised-caltrans-assessing-cracks-near-pch/
Tropical Storm Rachel: Southern Californians scramble to protect homes: In Tropical Storm Rachel’s path, Southern Californians scramble to protect their homes ...
sfchronicle.com/california/article/tropical-storm-rachel-preparation-22471571.php
Long Beach braces for more damage as Tropical Storm Rachel closes in on Southern California
presstelegram.com/2026/10/10/long-beach-braces-for-more-damage-as-tropical-storm-rachel-closes-in-on-southern-california/
Newport Beach, other coastal spots hit by flooding prepare for more damage: Newport Beach was one of several coastal communities to see flooding Friday as ...
latimes.com/california/story/2026-10-09/newport-beach-other-coastal-spots-hit-by-flooding-prepare-for-more-damage
Newport Harbor girls flag football opens ‘flood’ to beat Corona del Mar: Scarlett Guyser passes for two touchdowns and runs for two scores as Newport Harbor ...
ocregister.com/2026/10/07/newport-harbor-girls-flag-football-opens-flood-to-beat-corona-del-mar/
SFGATE Oct 06
A California beach town's $700M plan to save itself: The Orange County city of Dana Point is revitalizing its harbor with $700 million in upgrades that have also ...
sfgate.com/travel/article/dana-point-harbor-plan-22458094.php
Chipotle Mexican Grill has found a new way to show off its vegetables: A new recording gives the Newport Beach chain something in common with the Beatles.
ocregister.com/2026/10/05/chipotle-mexican-grill-has-found-a-new-way-to-show-off-its-vegetables/
Tropical orcas make rare showing off California coast: The Eastern Tropical Pacific orcas were spotted about 5 miles off Dana Point, heading north by the ...
mercurynews.com/2026/09/30/tropical-orcas-make-rare-showing-off-o-c-s-coast/
2026 Election: Newport Beach Measure H would impose limits on the city’s approved housing element
ocregister.com/2026/10/01/2026-election-newport-beach-measure-h-would-impose-limits-on-the-citys-approved-housing-element/
Pedro Pascal-starrer ‘Behemoth!’ to close Newport Beach Film Festival: Pedro Pascal-starrer ‘Behemoth!’ will close the 27th Newport Beach Film Festival on ...
khaleejtimes.com/entertainment/pedro-pascal-starrer-behemoth-to-close-newport-beach-film-festival-2
Los Alamitos girls volleyball beats Newport Harbor, extends league title streak: L:os Alamitos rallies to win in five sets and clinches a share of its third ...
ocregister.com/2026/09/30/los-alamitos-girls-volleyball-beats-newport-harbor-extends-league-title-streak/
Sports drama 'Bilarista' joins Newport Beach Film Festival lineup: In celebration of Philippine Creative Industries Month (PCIM), the Filipino sports ...
usa.inquirer.net/210922/sports-drama-bilyarista-joins-newport-beach-film-festival-lineup
Laguna Bluebelt, San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Center honored at OC Coastkeeper’s ‘Toast of the Coast’
ocregister.com/2026/09/26/laguna-bluebelt-san-juan-capistrano-equestrian-center-honored-at-oc-coastkeepers-toast-of-the-coast/
Nonstop swells and a super El Niño phenomenon are stripping sand from Newport Beach, exposing buried hazards beneath one of California’s famous surf spots ... Show more
'Neck-Breaking’ California Surf Spot Faces Unprecedented Erosion
'Neck-Breaking’ California Surf Spot Faces Unprecedented Erosion
Newport Beach gets emergency permit to get sand on beaches: While the sand will be put in West Newport and not the Wedge, city officials are looking at ways of ...
ocregister.com/2026/09/21/newport-beach-gets-emergency-permit-to-get-sand-on-beaches/
Newport Beach mails out 175 overseas ballots to start special election: The city clerk is working with vendors and a consultant to administer the special ...
ocregister.com/2026/09/21/newport-beach-mails-out-400-overseas-ballots-to-start-special-election/
Newport Harbor boys water polo reloads with South Coast Tournament title: Newport Harbor edges Miramonte in the final in sudden-death overtime after beating ...
ocregister.com/2026/09/19/newport-harbor-boys-water-polo-reloads-with-south-coast-tournament-title/
Large group of suspected illegal migrants dumped in ritzy California harbor before fleeing among mansions
nypost.com/2026/09/21/us-news/suspected-illegal-migrants-dumped-in-california-harbor-before/
Newport Beach prepares to conduct special election on its own: City officials said they have concerns about the short timeframe, but wanted to fulfill a court ...
ocregister.com/2026/09/11/newport-beach-prepares-to-conduct-special-election-on-its-own/
Corona del Mar football defeats Newport Harbor again in Battle of the Bay: CdM quarterback JD Annett passes for 147 yards and a touchdown in his first varsity ...
ocregister.com/2026/09/10/corona-del-mar-football-defeats-newport-harbor-again-in-battle-of-the-bay/
Newport Beach City Council to decide how special election for 3 initiatives will be held
ocregister.com/2026/09/10/newport-beach-city-council-to-decide-how-special-election-for-3-initiatives-will-be-held/
Hurricane Marie destroys OC beaches, homes and prompts hundreds of rescues: As surf conditions ease, the aftermath of Hurricane Marie leaves a wake of coastal ...
ocregister.com/2026/09/09/hurricane-marie-destroys-beaches-homes-and-prompts-hundreds-of-rescues/
ICYMI: Here’s August’s hottest real estate news from Southern California: From high prices to luxury living to new construction.
ocregister.com/2026/09/09/icymi-heres-augusts-hottest-real-estate-news-from-southern-california/
Map: Every OC restaurant featured in ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ season 19
ocregister.com/2025/11/04/map-every-oc-restaurant-featured-in-real-housewives-of-orange-county-season-19/
Newport Beach waterfront estate with multi-boat dock lists for $57.5M: The three-story home pairs contemporary design with amenities, including a rooftop terrace ...
ocregister.com/2026/08/31/newport-beach-waterfront-estate-with-multi-boat-dock-lists-for-57-5m/
Newport Beach jeweler gets 5 years for running $1.7 million Rolex scheme: He targeted buyers seeking Rolex watches valued at $50,000 to $100,000.
ocregister.com/2026/09/02/newport-beach-jeweler-gets-5-years-for-running-1-7-million-rolex-scheme/
Storm creates huge waves and dangerous currents in southern California: Hurricane Marie is creating dangerous conditions at beaches across Southern California ...
apnews.com/article/hurricane-marie-california-beaches-waves-flooding-9a57a27e84cc48fefb90c10baa499cfe
A rare treat: My night dining at the ultra-exclusive Viamara: Ever wonder what goes on behind the proverbial velvet ropes of one of South County’s most exclusive ...
ocregister.com/2025/06/03/a-rare-treat-my-night-dining-at-the-ultra-exclusive-viamara/
Mall dining: The ultimate guide to eating at Fashion Island: The retail institution offers a bounty of high-end spots, as well as a food court with refreshingly ...
ocregister.com/2025/12/12/mall-dining-the-ultimate-guide-to-eating-at-fashion-island/
Newport Beach waterfront estate with multi-boat dock lists for $57.5M: The three-story home pairs contemporary design with amenities, including a rooftop terrace ...
ocregister.com/2026/08/31/newport-beach-waterfront-estate-with-multi-boat-dock-lists-for-57-5m/
Newport Beach jeweler who cheated clients out of Rolexes and diamonds gets five years in prison
latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-31/newport-beach-jeweler-who-cheated-clients-out-of-rolexes-diamonds-gets-five-years-in-prison
Newport Harbor girls flag football handles Edison in Sunset League opener: Scarlett Guyser throws three touchdowns, rushes for a score and intercepts a pass in ...
ocregister.com/2026/08/26/newport-harbor-girls-flag-football-handles-edison-in-sunset-league-opener/
Judge rules Newport Beach must place 3 resident initiatives on the 2026 ballot: The initiatives give voters a say over processes for City Council meetings ...
ocregister.com/2026/08/27/judge-rules-newport-beach-must-place-3-resident-initiatives-on-the-2026-ballot/
Highly-venomous predator threatens Southern California beaches as El Niño temps continue
nypost.com/2026/08/27/us-news/el-nino-could-bring-highly-venomous-yellow-bellied-sea-snake-to-socal-beaches/
Housing initiative on Newport Beach’s November ballot; three others will go to 2028
ocregister.com/2026/08/26/housing-initiative-on-newport-beachs-november-ballot-three-others-will-go-to-2028/
Plans advance for 304 homes in Buena Park, Newport Beach: There’s plenty of opportunity in putting homes where mundane, low-rise facilities sit.
ocregister.com/2026/08/24/plans-advance-for-304-homes-in-buena-park-newport-beach/
Wedge erosion exposes old metal pipes, boulders — and worry for the iconic surf spot
ocregister.com/2026/08/21/wedge-erosion-exposes-old-metal-pipes-boulders-and-worry-for-the-iconic-surf-spot/
This office broker sees big potential in Dana Point and San Clemente: Dana Point and San Clemente have little Class A space, but Steve Economos sees opportunity ...
ocregister.com/2026/08/21/this-office-broker-sees-big-potential-in-dana-point-and-san-clemente/
Judge says voter initiative on housing in Newport Beach can go to ballot: At question was whether the initiative was properly noticed.
ocregister.com/2026/08/20/judge-says-voter-initiative-on-housing-in-newport-beach-can-go-to-ballot/
Erosion reveals decades-old infrastructure 'relics' in Newport Beach: The material exposed at the Wedge surf spot in Newport Beach by powerful swells is believed ...
latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-17/erosion-reveals-decades-old-infrastructure-newport-beach-wedge
SFGATE Aug 17
Massive hurricane swell exposes hidden pieces of Calif.'s coastline: Hurricane Genevieve's massive swells eroded Newport Beach's Wedge, exposing 90-year-old ...
sfgate.com/la/article/wedge-beach-erosion-22387021.php
Court to decide if public notice for a November housing ballot initiative was filed correctly
ocregister.com/2026/08/16/court-to-decide-was-a-public-notice-for-a-november-housing-ballot-initiative-filed-correctly/
Learn to Surf and Newport Beach settle lawsuit, surf school can operate on 5-year contract
ocregister.com/2026/08/14/learn-to-surf-and-newport-beach-settle-lawsuit-surf-school-can-operate-on-5-year-contract/
2 Oregon coast spots named among most theft-prone beaches in America: Planning one last summer beach trip? You might want to keep an eye on your belongings.
oregonlive.com/travel/2026/08/2-oregon-coast-spots-named-among-most-theft-prone-beaches-in-america.html
Newport Beach has been experiencing nearly two straight weeks of humpback whale sightings, including visits from two well-known female humpbacks ... Show more
3 Orange County food festivals to feast on this summer: An ode to burgers in Orange, a pinkies-up feast in Newport Beach and an evening celebrating global bites ...
ocregister.com/2026/08/06/3-orange-county-food-festivals-to-feast-on-this-summer/
Peek inside this Newport Coast estate that just sold for $38.9M: The 12,347-square-foot estate, originally custom-built for the Penske family ...
ocregister.com/2026/08/05/peek-inside-this-newport-coast-estate-that-just-sold-for-38-9m/
3 Orange County food festivals to feast on this summer: An ode to burgers in Orange, a pinkies-up feast in Newport Beach and an evening celebrating global bites ...
ocregister.com/2026/08/06/3-orange-county-food-festivals-to-feast-on-this-summer/
Mail Online Aug 05
NBA champ and beloved TV analyst Kenny Smith marries glamorous influencer at five-star California resort
dailymail.com/sport/nba/article-16029343/NBA-champ-beloved-TV-analyst-Kenny-Smith-marries-glamorous-influencer-five-star-California-resort.html
Peek inside this Newport Coast estate that just sold for $38.9M: The 12,347-square-foot estate, originally custom-built for the Penske family ...
ocregister.com/2026/08/05/peek-inside-this-newport-coast-estate-that-just-sold-for-38-9m/
6 great hot dogs in Orange County: Orange County offers hot dogs galore, but here are six (as well as some honorable mentions) to put on your glizzy radar this ...
ocregister.com/2026/07/08/7-great-hot-dogs-in-orange-county/
Newport Beach reduces requirement rate for affordable housing near JWA: The recent council decision regarding the Newport Place Planned Community reduces the ...
ocregister.com/2026/07/31/newport-beach-reduces-requirement-rate-for-affordable-housing-near-jwa/
SFGATE Jul 31
One of America's best waterfront restaurants hides in a Calif. cottage: The Beachcomber, located in in Crystal Cove, is located inside a historical cottage baked ...
sfgate.com/travel/article/crystal-cove-beachcomber-restaurant-22364398.php
A surfer had an unforgettable surprise when a shark lept from the water behind him at Newport Beach, CA. Watch the incredible moment unfold.
Newport Beach council approves $1.5 million to study police headquarters move to Civic Center
ocregister.com/2026/07/30/newport-beach-council-approves-1-5-million-to-study-police-headquarters-move-to-civic-center/
Newport Beach staff asked for new rules including for curfews, mass gatherings in response to July 4 chaos
ocregister.com/2026/07/29/newport-beach-staff-asked-for-new-rules-including-for-curfews-mass-gatherings-in-response-to-july-4-chaos/
Newport Beach in California Struggles to Cope With Rowdy Outsiders: More than 400 people were arrested in Newport Beach on the July 4 weekend after a social ...
nytimes.com/2026/07/28/us/newport-beach-california-teen-takeover.html
SFGATE Jul 10
400 arrested at fight-filled Fourth of July celebration in Newport Beach: A Fourth of July celebration erupted into chaos in Newport Beach, leading to over 400 ...
sfgate.com/news/article/fireworks-fights-cops-horses-400-arrested-22333407.php
Newport Beach boys water polo falls to SD Dons in Junior Olympics final: The Dons score twice in the final two minutes to claim the gold medal in Irvine.
ocregister.com/2026/07/26/newport-beach-boys-water-polo-falls-to-sd-dons-in-junior-olympics-final/
Newport Beach police say they’re ready for another possible ‘organized’ gathering
chicoer.com/2026/07/25/newport-beach-police-say-theyre-ready-for-another-possible-organized-gathering/
How the lighthearted social media trend of ‘teen takeovers’ took a serious turn: By SAFIYAH RIDDLE and COREY WILLIAMS When Damarion Spann, 18, saw an Instagram ...
wirehub.medianewsgroup.com/2026/07/25/how-the-lighthearted-social-media-trend-of-teen-takeovers-took-a-serious-turn/
Got a superyacht? This $70 million California estate has room for one: The Newport Beach estate includes a private dock that can simultaneously accommodate a ...
mercurynews.com/2026/07/08/got-a-superyacht-this-70m-newport-beach-estate-has-room-for-one/
A California holiday tradition suddenly spiraled into chaos with 402 arrests: More than 400 people were arrested after a chaotic Fourth of July celebration in ...
oregonlive.com/news/2026/07/a-california-holiday-tradition-suddenly-spiraled-into-chaos-with-402-arrests.html
More than 400 people arrested at Fourth of July ‘TikTok takeover’ in California: Thousands of people descend on Newport Beach, drawn by flash mob-style meetup ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/07/tiktok-takeover-southern-california-fourth-of-july
Mounted police officers clashed with a large group as thousands gathered for Independence Day celebrations in Newport Beach, California.
Orange County beach towns are cracking down on elaborate canopies: Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and other Orange County towns are cracking down on elaborate shade ...
latimes.com/california/story/2026-07-05/orange-county-beach-towns-are-cracking-down-on-elaborate-canopies
Cloudy mornings, cool conditions along the coast expected for Fourth of July weekend
ocregister.com/2026/07/02/cloudy-mornings-cool-conditions-along-the-coast-expected-for-fourth-of-july-weekend/
SFGATE Jul 02
Calif. city warns tourists of new rules on beach shade coverings: The city of Newport Beach is warning tourists ahead of the Fourth of July that the city changed ...
sfgate.com/travel/article/newport-beach-shade-coverings-22329391.php
OC beach cities report dogs on beaches are among the highest cause for citations: People are bringing their dogs to beaches where canines are either entirely ...
ocregister.com/2026/07/01/oc-beach-cities-report-dogs-on-beaches-are-among-the-highest-cause-for-citations/
It’s summertime, OC beaches are going to get popular. Here are some tips to stay safe
ocregister.com/2026/06/27/its-summertime-oc-beaches-are-going-to-get-popular-here-are-some-tips-to-stay-safe/
Beach crowds, big surf call for increased safety measures at beaches ahead of July 4 weekend
ocregister.com/2026/06/27/beach-crowds-big-surf-call-for-increased-safety-measures-at-beaches-ahead-of-july-4-weekend/
