Nsight opened in 2015, before a city law required a 650-foot buffer between group homes. Later, after waiting years for a permit, other facilities opened and Nsight was denied, triggering a years...
Dyane Velazquez of Santa Ana was one of more than 500 graduates from Vanguard University on Thursday, about a third of those being first-generation college graduates.
The Laguna Beach Arts Alliance held its 16th annual Art Star Awards on Friday at the Festival of Arts. Casey Parlette was named the Artist of the Year.
The parcels at 325 through 331 Marine Avenue include mixed-use developments that currently house Shirley's Heart and SportsRents.
The annual Retrofest concert, which features four shows beginning Thursday night, features music from the eclectic year of 1978.
The auctions began Wednesday for nine teak benches that previously populated Balboa Island until maintenance costs became prohibitive and the city moved to change out the benches in 2020.
Scott Raffa, 57, was arrested Saturday at the Los Angeles International Airport. Authorities said he engaged in the illegal practice from April 2020 to October 2021.
Erin Jones, 20, a graduate of Corona Del Mar High School, died early Sunday after attending an off-campus party in Tucson, where she was a sophomore at the University of Arizona.
A garden of native plants that attracts winged pollinators, installed at Blue Heron Park in Newport Beach a year ago, drew supporters to its anniversary on Saturday.
Authorities said reports came in at around 1:45 a.m. on April 25 after a number of trash cans were sequentially set on fire. Another call came hours later.
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The Daily Pilot's e-newspaper includes Saturday's coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.
Community Action Partnership of Orange County's OC Diaper Bank is a crucial safety net for the county's most vulnerable families, delivering more than 47 million diapers since the program launche...
Regional history buffs and friends John Moorlach and Chris Epting combine their talents as co-hosts of the quirky, fact-finding show "OC History Hunters," airing on KLCS-TV.
Andy's Orchids in Encinitas, operated by orchid whisperer Andy Phillips, is mostly closed to the public. But this weekend, hundreds of species are on full display at South Coast Plaza.
A roundup of news briefs and calendar items from around coastal Orange County, this week from Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and Irvine.
The Newport Ocean Sailing Assn. said 146 boats are participating in this year's Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race.
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This is the first time the 1951 property has been listed for sale since Johns purchased the property in 1977.
Wynne Lee, who was driving when her boyfriend fatally shot a boy, was sentenced to four years in prison. With custody credits and home confinement time, she has completed her sentence.
Local equestrians stood outside Costa Mesa City Hall Thursday to protest Equestrian Center rent hikes and urge fairgrounds officials to include them in future plans for the Ranch.
The review of fees collected by City Hall, which this year was done by ClearSource Financial Consulting in Aptos, is routine and occurs every three to five years, according to Newport Beach city ...
The founders of TIOIT surf brand have finalized an interactive experience as one of dozens of vendors at the show, which will be held in the Huntington City Beach parking lot.
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The Newport Beach Planning Commission approved the pump station project in late January. That decision was unsuccessfully appealed to the City Council on Tuesday night.
The Laguna Beach police department released a report noting a drop in violent and property crimes, highlighted by a 25.6% reduction in auto theft over the past year.
Adapting lines from John Denver hit "Take Me Home, Country Roads," John Stephens found a theme of belonging, encouraging local business leaders and citizens to sing along.
Shirley Dettloff, a founding member of the Amigos De Bolsa Chica, passed away Tuesday at her Huntington Beach home.
Two lawsuits were filed in Orange County Superior Court last week against Ovation Fertility's Newport Beach location. Nine more couples filed lawsuits Tuesday over the same incident that killed e...
Having secured a five-year contract for up to $60 million, Ace Parking will take over for LAZ Parking California. The owner of the company pledged to live within that budget.
Built in 1924 to serve Boy Scout Troop 1 and reconstructed in the early 1970s, Paxson Cabin is a landmark in Huntington Beach's Lake Park.
Costa Mesa police are investigating two collisions Saturday and Monday that hospitalized two, displaced a tenant from his apartment and led to the death of one driver.
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Mike Thompson's RV Super Stores says visibility of its business has been diminished by the 405 Freeway expansion. An ordinance approved on Tuesday would allow for a digital sign to be installed o...
Seven monks from the Drepung Gomang Monastery are creating a world peace mandala at the Healy House on the grounds of the Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach.
The Costa Mesa City Council Tuesday approved a five-year $480,000 annual contact with the nonprofit Priceless Pets, requiring the group to lease a local facility and open to the public.
A roundup of news briefs and calendar items from around coastal Orange County, this week from the cities of Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and Laguna Beach.
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The two lawsuits were filed on the behalf of two couples who lost their embryos at the Newport Beach location of Ovation Fertility.
A staffer with the Newport Beach Utilities Department reported the flooding on Bayside Drive at 8 a.m. Wednesday. There was concern a 30-inch city water pipe had burst, but it was a smaller, priv...
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Organized in Orange County by Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary, Living Information For Today (LIFT) helps widows and widowers rebuild social connections after a loss.
Gift from the Irvine Co. and the Donald Bren Foundation is part of a $50-million, 20-year commitment to bolster the arts, music and science programs at elementary schools within the Irvine Unifie...
After arduously drafting plans to fulfill planners' visions of a pedestrian- and bike-friendly site on Old Newport Boulevard, the chain's hopes for a second drive-through almost went down in flam...
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Carolee Ogata is set to succeed Clint Harwick as superintendent of the Huntington Beach Union High School District. Her appointment will likely come at the May 14 school board meeting, the distri...
At a news conference, Mayor Gracey Van Der Mark, City Atty. Michael Gates and Councilmen Tony Strickland and Pat Burns issued a "call to action" for other cities to fight Sacramento on the voter ...
A notice of intention to circulate a petition was filed on Wednesday for an effort that seeks to overturn the formation of a children's book review board in Huntington Beach.
The U.S.S. Paul Hamilton arrived April 9, making it the first warship to dock at the new $154-million pier.
Why and how two suspects entered a Newport Coast home remain unclear. Police are declining the release of additional information at this time.
In a lawsuit Monday, state officials declared Measure A violates state law. But city leaders point to a provision that seems to indicate otherwise. Soon it will be up to a judge to decide.
Tony Strickland announced Tuesday he would be running for State Senate District 36, which encompasses a number of Orange County cities.
The initial requests for review of the two books came in September. The library director later denied requests for relocation, and her decisions were then appealed to the city's board of library ...
The Newport Beach Fire Department said it received calls about the incident at around 9:17 a.m. A vehicle appeared to go off the side of San Joaquin Hills Road.
Larry Collins said a routine back surgery led to complications that made it difficult to walk, but new technology has enabled him to play again.
Newport Beach police say a homeowner shot and wounded one of two suspects, and second suspect apparently died of a self-inflicted wound. And investigation is underway.
Leonard Antonyeo Berry was immediately sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for his part in kidnapping and robbing a jeweler in Costa Mesa and attempting to kidnap a jeweler in Yorba Linda.
Chance Brannon pleaded guilty to the March 2022 Planned Parenthood bombing. His two co-defendants are awaiting trial.
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The Daily Pilot's e-newspaper includes Saturday's coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.
The Laguna Beach housing trust fund will allow the city to seek grant funding from the state for assistance with affordable housing projects, especially for qualifying artists, seniors and the lo...
The 1931 Seagrave at Fire Station No. 2 was the original fire engine purchased by Laguna Beach. It served the city until its retirement in 1962.
A roundup of news briefs and calendar items from around coastal Orange County, this week from the cities of Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and Irvine.
The Oasis Sailing Club started in 1986. The upcoming Opening Day celebration is the 37th in the club's history.
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Costa Mesa resident Marcus Anthony Eriz was convicted of second-degree murder in January and sentenced Friday. His co-defendant is awaiting trial.
Program alumna Emily Olvera is the keynote speaker for the celebration gala on April 20 at Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach.
Nelson Coates, who created sets for "The Morning Show" and "Crazy Rich Asians," will explore the impact of plants and gardens in film and TV narratives during a lecture Tuesday at Sherman Library...
Wednesday night's meeting featured a study session on the parent/guardian children's library book review board and possible outsourcing of management of the Huntington Beach Public Library.
The Harbor Commission voted unanimously Wednesday night to approve a recommendation to the City Council, against the wishes of numerous people who live on the harbor.
A group of Tibetan monks will come to Laguna Beach from April 14 through 23, marking their first visit to the coastal community since 2019.
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Brandon Van Nguyen, 29, is accused of fatally stabbing 20-year-old Adrian Hernandez outside Dave's Hot Chicken on March 3. He pleaded not guilty Wednesday.
Defense attorney denies Sam Woodward was motivated by hate when he killed Blaze Bernstein in 2018 and points to an internal struggle with sexuality, a conservative upbringing and neo-Nazi brainwa...
Dave Kiff will begin working as the city manager of Laguna Beach on May 6. The former resident previously served as city manager in Newport Beach.
The committee, which will give recommendations to the board on any district property deemed surplus, will have its first meeting on May 1.
Supervisor Katrina Foley's deputy chief of staff, Alyssa Napuri, said Foley's office has been in discussion with residents from Newport Beach for over a year about the issue of homeless people li...
Orange resident Jeremy Johnson and Marta Hardt of Huntington Beach, along with two Los Angeles County residents, were arrested Tuesday on suspicion of engaging in organized retail theft, grand th...
To appeal to supporters who would rather enjoy a family and pet-friendly event instead of a gala, Working Wardrobes held its first Spring Family Festival April 6 in Newport Beach.
Approved by planning commissioners on Feb. 12, plans for a Raising Cane's on Old Newport Boulevard will be reconsidered at an April 16 council meeting, after one official requested a review.
The website promises a more user-friendly experience for residents, business owners and people seeking to visit Surf City.
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The Daily Pilot's e-newspaper includes Saturday's coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County deploys a pair of "park-it markets," mobile walk-up markets that deliver fresh, refrigerated food to seniors.
Jilan Ji, whose stage name is Kitty Noir, is a nurse-turned-musician that lives in Newport Beach. Ji is currently on a Southern California tour.
High school students from across Orange County have had their artwork showcased in the "Color It Orange" exhibit at the LCAD Gallery in Laguna Beach. The show runs through April 21.
A first-ever springtime festival — a traditional/modern mashup of cosplay, kimonos, sake tastings, anime and Japanese food — kicks off on April 19 at the Costa Mesa fairgrounds.
Amendments to the city's cannabis laws represent an about-face in a process that's so far given a green light to the industry, as council opinions shift.
The Laguna Beach City Council will vote on the appointment of and employment contract for Dave Kiff, who held the same role in Newport Beach for nine years.
A roundup of news briefs and calendar items from around coastal Orange County, this week from Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach and Irvine.
The landslide Thursday morning affected three homes on Galaxy Drive, near where a portion of a bluff collapsed behind another home just a year ago.
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With much consideration of Costa Mesa's historic housing woes, and a bit of horse-trading, officials passed a law imposing affordability requirements on rental projects over 50 units.
The 10th annual Community Service Day, a joint effort between the communities of Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach, is scheduled for April 20.
The Huntington Beach City Council approved two ordinances Tuesday night relating to activities on Huntington City Beach and at loud parties.
The landslide at the back of three homes on Galaxy Drive reportedly occurred at around 4 a.m. The property owners at one of the addresses had just reached out to the city Wednesday, concerned abo...
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School district officials say they may wish to use an 11-acre parcel of surplus land in Newport Beach for an outdoor classroom, open space or something else that provides value, not just profit.
Laguna Beach officials provided an update Tuesday on priority projects and community services during the State of the City luncheon at the Montage Laguna Beach.
Residents have always been able to ask for evaluation of content and appeal those evaluations, but a formalized process to do so was not set in place until January of this year. The first hearing...