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 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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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...
The decision-making body, which will feature up to 21 members, received final approval on a 4-3 vote Tuesday night by the Huntington Beach City Council.
A letter from the principal went out to parents of Laguna Beach High School Monday advising them about the investigation into photos, in which the Laguna Beach Police Department is assisting.
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The project for the Huntington Beach facility is one of 19 statewide selected for grants by the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
The program, which focuses on ages 18 to 26 and complements the ASPIRE program, was previously only offered in Irvine.
Since arriving at Costa Mesa's the CAMP in January, Jessica and Davin Waite have offered vegan comfort food classics and locally sourced dishes fresh from the garden. On Thursday, the Plot showca...
Alan Schwalbe, a landlord and former teacher convicted of molestation, was found stabbed to death in his home on Aug. 11, 1993. The cold case was reopened by Orange County Sheriff's Department in...
Hallie Jones and Judie Mancuso are the first two candidates to enter the race for two available seats on the Laguna Beach City Council in November.
After receiving $2.5 million from the state in 2022, city officials are poised Tuesday to award a contract with Stanton-based Caliba, Inc. but still need $1.5 million to finish all the work plann...
A roundup of news briefs and calendar items from around coastal Orange County, this week from the cities of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach and Irvine.
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Public officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday morning at the new Balboa Marina Public Pier, which is free for day use by the public.
Christian Huerta's defense attorney said police decided his client was "guilty by association" in the 2019 attack that killed a 45-year-old man. The other defendant's attorney said the incident w...
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The housing and human services committee would provide oversight on a proposal to facilitate the establishment of a community land trust to address artist live-work space demand in town.
Authors Against Book Bans hosted a Zoom discussion Thursday featuring participation by City Council members Dan Kalmick, Natalie Moser and Rhonda Bolton.
The Fountain Valley City Council showed majority support for a four-day, 10-hours-per-day work week for employees at City Hall. The pilot program would be for a six-month period after the start o...
Changes in state law required the city to lift its ban on sidewalk vendors in 2018, but officials say bad actors are leading Newport Beach to step up enforcement actions.
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OC Fair & Event Center officials Thursday approved nearly doubling boarding fees for private users, a move they say will help close a funding gap. But equestrians blame a vendor for the deficit.
The deal, which closed at midnight Tuesday, was for $975 million. The hospitals will now be known as UCI Health - Fountain Valley, UCI Health - Lakewood, UCI Health - Los Alamitos and UCI Health ...
Laguna Beach continues to recruit candidates to permanently fill its city manager position. Gavin Curran has been named acting city manager as Joyce exits.
Costa Mesa is seeking public input into redeveloping a 100-acre portion of a former state hospital into 2,300 units of housing, with 40% for low- and very low-income residents.
Emitting a high-pitched beeping sound, specially designed eggs were collected Saturday at Newport Dunes by children served by Beyond Blindness.
About 100 people participated Saturday in the 6.8-mile march from Huntington Beach Pier to American Legion Newport Harbor Post 291.
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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.
Laguna Beach continues to look for ways to address its affordable housing shortage. The city recently bolstered renter protections via a new ordinance.
Two red-tailed hawk eggs came to the Huntington Beach rehab center on March 6 after being found in an imperiled nest near Aliso Canyon. They hatched this week.
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After obtaining a court order for the return of nearly $1 million in product seized during a raid by Costa Mesa police, the owners of Se7enleaf received the goods in a delivery Thursday.
The Laguna Beach Arts Commission looks to install a temporary sculpture or stage-floor mural at the performance stage of the Promenade on Forest.
A roundup of news briefs and calendar items, this week from Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa and Laguna Beach.
Three grandsons of the entrepreneur Laura Scudder, who was the first to bag potato chips for freshness, shared their memories of the woman they called "Madre" during a special members-only night ...
Surfing's road to the Olympics is highlighted in the new exhibit at the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum.
American Legion Post 291 is one of the largest American Legion chapters in the country. Post Cmdr. Evin Planto said it boasts a membership of around 8,000.
Costa Mesa police installed 30 Flock Safety cameras last year and made major gains in arresting felons and recovering stolen vehicles. More units will go online soon.
The annual Chamber of Commerce event took place at the Senior Center in Central Park on Thursday morning.
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This year the Newport-Mesa Spirit Run celebrated its 40th anniversary with more than 10 different races and walks for all ages.
A discussion Tuesday over amending Costa Mesa's retail cannabis laws ended with a flurry of motions from officials that, if approved, could have impacts on the industry.
Kai Ni, 42, is alleged to have brutally attacked his wife on Ocean Heights Drive in Newport Beach, according to a police spokesperson. He's scheduled to be arraigned March 28.
The City Council voted 4-3 to take the first step toward possible privatization on Tuesday night, despite more than 100 public speakers who were mostly against the idea.