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Daily Pilot e-newspaper: Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022
The Daily Pilot e-newspaper includes Sunday's coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.
Huntington Beach Mobile Crisis Response team handled over 2,000 calls in first year of operation
About 49% of the clients assisted by Be Well OC in Huntington Beach have been homeless people, according to Jason Austin, the deputy director of HBPD's Homelessness and Behavioral Health program....
Orange County Museum of Art celebrates 60 years with new site, decade of free admission
Newly relocated at Costa Mesa's Segerstrom Center for the Arts, OCMA will open to the public Oct. 8 at 5 p.m. with a 24-hour celebration that kicks off 10 years of free admission.
Daily Pilot e-newspaper: Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022
The Daily Pilot e-newspaper includes Saturday's coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.
Corona del Mar High grad puts a movie on the screen where he learned to love film
Parker Seaman's first full-length feature film, "Wes Schlagenhauf is Dying," will show at the Newport Beach Film Festival on Oct. 17.
Newport Beach teenager releases free taekwondo app
Aiden Kiani, 17, said the idea came to him during the first pandemic shutdown in 2020.
Could Fairview Developmental Center's 100 acres ease Costa Mesa's housing shortage?
The City Council will discuss Tuesday whether the now-defunct state hospital grounds could accommodate up to 2,300 residential units. The discussion is the first step in a planning process toward...
OCPA ready to provide residential energy service to Huntington Beach
Surf City residents are automatically opted in to the Community Choice Energy offering.
Skies over Huntington Beach rumble as Pacific Airshow begins 3 days of aerial feats
Despite a series of setbacks in recent years, the Pacific Airshow returned to Surf City Friday for three days of acrobatic stunts and aeronautic achievements on display.
O.C. public defenders want Spitzer's office recused from case in which he is an alleged victim
A motion filed Thursday suggests a conflict of interest prevents the D.A.'s office from fairly prosecuting the matter.
Daily Pilot e-newspaper: Friday, Sept. 30, 2022
The Daily Pilot e-newspaper includes Friday's coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.
Pacific Airshow ready to rip in Huntington Beach
The weekend event is expected to draw around three million people to Surf City.
Santa Ana Heights home dubbed the 'Duck Farm' on the market for $25 million
The property overlooking Newport's Back Bay, sits on approximately 2.5 acres and was established in 1947.
Laguna Beach Patriots Day Parade to honor volunteerism
Laguna Beach Patriots Day Parade officials announced this month that the 56th annual processional march will have the theme "Volunteer Heroes." The parade is scheduled for March 4.
Company that sued Costa Mesa over cannabis process, with permit in hand, drops case
Catalyst-Costa Mesa decried the city's dispensary application process, claiming it was unfairly stacked against new operators. On Monday, the company was granted a permit to do business on 17th S...
2 Huntington Beach climbers killed while scaling mountainside near Idyllwild Wednesday
Gavin Escobar, 31, and Chelsea Walsh, 33, were fatally injured about 12:20 p.m. Wednesday near the Tahquitz Peak Fire Lookout, southeast of Humber Park, within the San Bernardino National Forest,...
Daily Pilot e-newspaper: Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022
The Daily Pilot e-newspaper includes Thursday's coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.
Lawsuit challenges 'outdated' plans for SoCal offshore oil platforms
The filing alleges that the BOEM has allowed Platform Elly and other rigs in the Beta oil field to continue operating while relying on drilling and safety plans that were written and approved in ...
Orange County Children's Book Festival returns to Costa Mesa's OCC on Sunday
The free, daylong event will feature a diverse roster of speakers and live demonstrations on six main stages. But don't let that fool you — books and reading are the stars of this show.
Fountain Valley City Council candidates discuss constituents' concerns in forum
Eleven of the 13 candidates for City Council in Fountain Valley participated in a forum on Tuesday inside council chambers.
Orange County Museum of Art prepares for an Oct. 8 opening
Museum leaders will open the newest addition to Costa Mesa's Segerstrom Center for the Arts campus Oct. 8 at 5 p.m. with a 24-hour celebration. Read more in Sunday's Daily Pilot.
Protesters oppose construction of disposal site in Newport Harbor
A review of the application submitted by the city was postponed to the state's Coastal Commission October agenda.
Kids weave through obstacle course, get free helmets at Huntington Beach Bike Rodeo
The Huntington Beach Police Department's Bike Rodeo happens about once each month and offers free helmets and traffic safety training.
Huntington Beach Planning Commission green-lights 7-story apartment complex at Bella Terra
Burlington Coat Factory would be demolished as part of the changes, with the apartments slated to open in 2026, with City Council support.
Daily Pilot e-newspaper: Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022
The Daily Pilot e-newspaper includes Wednesday's coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.
Driver who died in solo-vehicle crash, fire in Costa Mesa ID'd
Officials confirmed Tuesday Deborah Jean Holmes, 70, had been living in her SUV when it hit a median on Newport Boulevard Friday and crashed into a culvert, catching fire.
Costa Mesa auto shop puts the pedal to the metal to grant local Make-A-Wish request
While many wish recipients ask for theme park vacations or celebrity encounters, local teen Moses — diagnosed with leukemia at age 18 — had a much simpler request, one that landed in Costa Me...
Newport Beach woman arrested and charged in connection with Jan. 6 insurrection at U.S. Capitol
Michelle Estey of Newport Beach will face federal charges after allegedly climbing through a broken window.
Cruisin' for a Cure, a show that aims to prevent prostate cancer, goes off without a hitch
Back after a pandemic hiatus, the classic car show drew more than 3,000 entries to the O.C. fairgrounds in Costa Mesa Saturday and offered prostate health screenings to hundreds.
'Incel,' accused of pepper-spraying women in Costa Mesa, arrested, makes first court appearance
The defendant allegedly posted footage of two incidents in which he makes unwanted sexual advances at apparent strangers, including several who were pepper-sprayed after telling him to go away.
https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2022-09-26/incel-who-peppersprayed-women
Thousands come out to Fashion Island in support of breast cancer patients
Organizers with Susan G. Komen for the Cure announce $562,416 was raised by the walk in Orange County. It's hoped donations will continue to arrive to help meet a $600,000 goal by the end of Octo...
Daily Pilot e-newspaper: Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022
The Daily Pilot e-newspaper includes Sunday's coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.
U.S. women, Japan men nab Olympic spots at ISA World Surfing Games in Huntington Beach
Gold-medal performances by Huntington Beach's Kanoa Igarashi and Kirra Pinkerton of San Clemente lifted their respective nations Saturday in Huntington Beach.
Huntington Beach police replace aging air support fleet with brand-new helicopters
The new helicopters cost $7.3 million and deliveries are expected to take place between November and February, police said.
Huntington Beach's Don Ramsey shows no signs of slowing down
Ramsey, who turned 70 earlier this year, took a plane jump with the U.S. Navy Leap Frogs on Thursday morning.
Daily Pilot e-newspaper: Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022
The Daily Pilot e-newspaper includes Saturday's coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.
Oh my gourd! Fall has arrived at Costa Mesa's Hana Field
Originally slated to open Oct. 1, the 30-acre field on Anton Avenue opened Saturday so visitors could start harvesting sunflowers and pumpkins and get a head start on autumn activities.
Artists bring 'hidden truths' of epilepsy to light in art exhibition at Marina Park
A Hoag neurologist says art provides outlets for patients to celebrate their ability to overcome epilepsy and create objects of beauty.
Paul Frank helps others discover their creative side with workshop at Laguna Art Museum
Paul Frank, a famed cartoonist who grew up in Huntington Beach, led a clock-building workshop using likenesses of his characters at Laguna Art Museum.
Costa Mesa is 'investing in progress,' mayor says in annual State of the City address
Mayor John Stephens raced through a five-page list of civic accomplishments Friday at the State of the City luncheon, presented by the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce.
Around Town: Culinary Creations and Classic Cars fundraiser Monday for pediatric cancer research
A roundup of briefs and events, this week from Irvine, Costa Mesa and Fountain Valley.
Ocean Brew open for business at Huntington Beach high school
Twice a week, Ocean View High IDEAS students deliver a cup of joe to teachers around campus.
Costa Mesa Citizen's Police Academy places civilians in the shoes of officers, dispatchers and investigators
S.W.A.T. maneuvers, crime scene investigation and K-9 handling are just a few of the topics covered by the annual program's curriculum.
More Than Pink Walk returns this weekend at Fashion Island
The last time the Susan G. Komen Orange County More Than Pink Walk, in support of breast cancer prevention, was held in person was in 2019.
Daily Pilot e-newspaper: Friday, Sept. 23, 2022
The Daily Pilot e-newspaper includes Friday's coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.
Motorist dies in fiery crash in Costa Mesa
Fire officials said a 5:21 a.m. call Friday regarding a possible grass fire just south of the intersection of Newport Boulevard and 17th Street was soon after upgraded to a vehicle fire that repo...
Mother of 2-year-old bitten by coyote in Huntington Beach alleges negligence, plans to sue city
A claim filed by Bree Anne Lee Thacker on Aug. 31 alleges negligence by the city led to the injuries her child suffered on the evening of April 28.
Laguna Beach to pursue local control of South Laguna beaches
The Laguna Beach City Council directed staff to work toward an agreement with the County of Orange to assume ownership of the beaches in South Laguna.
Huntington Beach City Council candidates talk business at forum
Wednesday night's forum, held at the Senior Center in Central Park, was put on by the Chamber of Commerce.
Lido Village Books reopens at new site in Lido Marina Village
The bookstore came under the management of Michelle Pierce back in 2020. Pierce owned the business for all of one week before having to shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A car show that saves lives, Cruisin' for a Cure rolls into O.C. fairgrounds Saturday
Frustrated at how men took better care of their cars than their health, Debbie Baker created the event in 1999 to screen reluctant males for prostate cancer. Since then, more than 15,000 have bee...
https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2022-09-22/cruisin-for-a-cure-oc-fairgrounds
Hung jury leads to mistrial in case of bookie's 2019 homicide in Huntington Beach
Jurors were unanimous in finding the defendant not guilty of first-degree murder but were unable to agree on whether he should be convicted of a second-degree murder or a lesser charge
Daily Pilot e-newspaper: Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022
The Daily Pilot e-newspaper includes Thursday's coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.
Irvine doctor agrees to plead guilty to illegally prescribing drugs
Dr. Dzung Anh Pham prescribed narcotics to several individuals, including to a man convicted of running over and killing an off-duty Costa Mesa fire captain, prosecutors said. Five of Pham's clie...
Jury deadlocked in case of man accused of killing bookie in Huntington Beach over debt
Dennis Tri Gia Dang worked as a middleman in the victim's sports betting operation. Gamblers he had vouched for had amassed a debt of about $60,000, which the victim held Dang responsible for, ac...
Local landmarks illuminated for 'Light Up Hope OC' suicide prevention campaign
Now through Saturday, iconic locations throughout the county will be lit in purple and teal to mark Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and spark conversations around suicide and mental health.
Environmental film festival returns to Costa Mesa to spark ideas, inspire activism
The O.C. Wild and Scenic Film Festival comes Saturday to the Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church with 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. screenings of 10 short documentary films that inform and uplift.
Stop, then go! — UC Irvine sets record for largest red light/green light game in Aldrich Park
Organizers began planning the event, which drew 1,415 participants, in July. They earned a Guinness world record for their trouble.
Huntington Beach City Council moves forward with modified recommendations related to age discrimination case
The city attorney's office will provide mandatory training regarding roles as attorney and client, and other issues.
Fountain Valley City Council rejects short-term rental permit ordinance, looks to ban practice
The Fountain Valley City Council struck down an ordinance that would have allowed short-term rentals with restrictions. The panel also directed staff to prepare a total ban on short-term rentals.
Daily Pilot e-newspaper: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022
The Daily Pilot e-newspaper includes Wednesday's coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.
Women get in on fun at ISA World Surfing Games
The women's open heats started Monday at the event, which runs through Saturday on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier.
Environmentalists band together on National Cleanup Day
Environmentally focused groups and individuals came together to participate in coastal cleanup efforts locally on Saturday.
Deer takes a September swim in the ocean off Laguna Beach's shoreline
The deer was later located in an Emerald Bay backyard. He was tranquilized and transported to a wilderness area for release.
Trash truck fire makes mess of 405 Freeway near Costa Mesa
Crews worked for three hours to extinguish and overhaul the fire, which broke out Monday evening near Bristol Avenue and closed several lanes of rush-hour traffic.
'Real Housewives' son sentenced to prison on drug charges
Josh Waring possessed fentanyl and methamphetamine, according to a spokeswoman for the Orange County Sheriff's Department. He was sentenced to two years and given credit for 106 days in custody.
Coroner ID's body found on Surfside Beach, 5 days after similar discovery in Newport
Moustafa Osama Gamil, 32, a man with ties to Egypt, was found dead Thursday near Surfside Colony. His discovery came days after another man's body was found near the Newport Beach Pier.
Rabid bat found in Fountain Valley near pickleball courts
The bat was found on Wednesday at around 10:30 a.m. near the pickleball courts at the Fountain Valley Tennis Center.
Ghost bike honors memory of Costa Mesa bicyclist killed in Newport Beach hit-and-run
Randy Cintron rode every day and occasionally used apps to share live updates tracking his route. He appeared to be cycling along one of his regular trails on a recent Sunday morning before he wa...
Daily Pilot e-newspaper: Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022
The Daily Pilot e-newspaper includes Sunday's coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.
Diego Sepulveda Adobe, the epicenter of Costa Mesa's history, reopens to public
Shuttered for more than two years, the 200-year-old bunkhouse-turned-museum has reopened to the visiting public and will be the center of an Oct. 1 celebration.
'Water Wall' mural to be taken down as part of Anita Street lift station project
A proposed Laguna Beach water quality department project at Anita Street would replace the sewer lift station and provide beach access improvements. Francesca Zobek's "Water Wall" is on the site.
Huntington Beach couple in the mix on new season of 'The Amazing Race'
Dom Jones and her fiance Richard Kuo started their journey in Munich, Germany.
Daily Pilot e-newspaper: Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022
The Daily Pilot e-newspaper includes Saturday's coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.
Around Town: OCC Planetarium 'Skylark' astronomy lecture series launches Friday
News briefs and calendar items, this week from Costa Mesa, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach.
ISA World Surfing Games hit Surf City; will Olympics follow?
Some of the world's top surfers descend on Huntington Beach, with Olympic qualification among the things on the line.
Newport Beach apartment fire update: 39 households displaced, 17 units destroyed
Those permanently displaced by the fire at the Promontory Point complex have been offered the option to move into new communities managed by the Irvine Co.
StyleWeekOC returns to Fashion Island on shopping outlet's 55th anniversary
The event kicked off on Wednesday with a fashion show on the second floor of Neiman Marcus.
OCFA Chief Brian Fennessy named Fire Chief of the Year
The Ronny Jack Coleman Award was given out by the California Fire Chief's Assn.
Lawsuit announced over disputed property in Newport Beach's Back Bay
Buck Johns is suing Orange County for a third of an acre of Upper Newport Bay parkland that abuts his property and is fenced off from the public.
Daily Pilot e-newspaper: Friday, Sept. 16, 2022
The Daily Pilot e-newspaper includes Friday's coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.
Body of adult man discovered by resident on Surfside Beach
Seal Beach police are investigating the discovery of a body on the shoreline near Surfside Colony, reported Thursday by a resident out on a stroll.
Hoag Hospital Newport Beach celebrates 70th birthday
Hoag's first hospital in Newport Beach opened its doors on Sept. 15, 1952.
Laguna Beach City Council candidates have arts-focused discussion
Seven candidates running for three open seats on the Laguna Beach City Council met at Forum Theatre on Saturday morning.
Costa Mesa bolsters 'City of the Arts' status with return of ARTventure at Segerstrom
The juried art show and exhibition begins Friday at Segerstrom Center for the Arts' Samueli Theater and continues Saturday with activities and demonstrations from noon to 5 p.m.
Former Huntington Beach police officer ordered to community service for doxing and impersonating colleague
The misdemeanor charges he had been accused of may be dismissed after he completes a court-ordered diversion program.
Despite 13% drop in hate crimes in Orange County, attacks against AAPI and LGBTQ still on the rise
Even though the number of hate crimes fell in 2021, the amount of bias-motivated incidents continued to grow.
Huntington Beach event is strictly for the birds
The inaugural Urban Forest Bird-A-Thon, organized by the Huntington Beach Tree Society, will take flight beginning Sept. 22.
Rail strike averted, O.C. Metrolink services not interrupted
Although Metrolink and Amtrak were bracing for potential large-scale disruptions in service, a tentative labor agreement was reached early Thursday, according to President Biden.
Daily Pilot e-newspaper: Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022
The Daily Pilot e-newspaper includes Thursday's coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.
Newport Beach City Council discusses fractional home ownership
A study session on the issue was held Tuesday at the suggestion of Councilwoman Diane Dixon.
Costa Mesa residents welcome new sensory playground at Jordan Park
The new equipment, which replaces a playground erected in 1995, encourages sensory and exploratory play for kids ages 2 to 12.
Looming rail strike could affect O.C. commuters along with others across Southland
Metrolink will cancel some or all trains in Orange, Ventura and Riverside counties beginning at 8 p.m. Thursday if a deal is not reached by that evening.
Original Lobster Festival makes its Fountain Valley debut
Patrons looking to beat the heat after a warm week experienced wet weather while attending the Original Lobster Festival in Fountain Valley last weekend.
Daily Pilot e-newspaper: Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022
The Daily Pilot e-newspaper includes Wednesday's coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.
Costa Mesa police officer who intervened in stabbing of store clerk awarded Special Medal of Merit
The award is the department's second highest honor and is given to those who have taken action in potential life-or-death situations.
https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2022-09-13/tn-dpt-me-cm-merit-20220913
Newport Heights Community Assn.'s forum focuses on e-bikes, traffic safety in District 2
It was the fifth community forum for Newport Beach City Council election candidates so far. The next forum will be hosted by Speak Up Newport.
Huntington Beach City Council denies Pacific Airshow organizer subsidy
By a 6-1 vote, the council decides not to provide a parking and camping subsidy to event organizer Code Four, although it has in the past.
Promontory Point fire may have been electrical; manual fire alarms didn't work, residents tell fire marshal
The investigation into the cause of the blaze that erupted at a Newport Beach apartment complex Sunday morning is still underway, but the resident in whose home it started says she was told it wa...
Orange County 9/11 tributes mark 21 years of remembrance
Residents, officials and first responders gathered in small events throughout the county Sunday to remember the nearly 3,000 American lives lost the morning of Sept. 11, 2001.