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Neighbors Sound the Alarm Over 2 A.M. Music Permit Request
Newport Restaurants Raise a Record $528K for Hoag Hospital Foundation
Lifeguards Pull Off 350+ Rescues During Packed 4th of July in Newport Beach
K‑9s, SWAT, and Community Fun: National Night Out Returns to Newport Beach
On Tuesday, August 5, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Newport Beach Police Department will hold its annual National Night Out event at Bonita Canyon Sports Park (next to Field 4) at 1990 Ford Road 92660. Read More
Newport Beach City Council Pushes for Real‑Time Camera Access by School Resource Officers
The Newport Beach City Council recently approved an updated School Resource Officer (SRO) program for Newport‑Mesa Unified School District, allowing officers conditional access to student records, campus... Read More
Crazy New OC Fair Food Creations Take Taste Buds on Wild Ride
The OC Fair has returned with its signature extravaganza of over-the-top food creations—from Krispy Kreme cheeseburgers and fried butter to bacon-wrapped cotton candy on pork belly sticks and deep-fried Twinkies. Read More
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