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Laguna Beach city officials held a town hall meeting with residents on Thursday to address visitor impacts and stewardship plans for the busy tourist season after a “summer of discontent” in 2024.
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Officials overturned commission approval of a dispensary at 1912 Harbor Blvd., citing an over-proliferation of shops in the area and accusations from a property owner about the applicant’s moral character.
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Shawn Kortes, known for his philanthropic work in the community, started dialysis this year and is searching for a kidney donor.
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Fountain Valley has identified a dozen city-owned utility boxes to be used in a public art program. Artwork installation can now be done by hand painting or vinyl wrap.
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The motorcyclist “became uncooperative” after a traffic stop on Pacific Coast Highway, according to a Newport Beach Police Department spokesperson who said an active investigation is underway.
The event opens May 1 at the Lido Marina Village. Organizers expect as many as 20,000 attendees during the four-day show.
The Laguna Beach resident said she will stay at OCMA until Dec. 31, at which point she will focus on her media company HZ Inc. and its “About Art” podcast.
The City Council approved the additional funds Tuesday night, with Councilman Don Kennedy casting a rare dissenting vote.
The Daily Pilot’s e-newspaper includes Thursday’s coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.
A convenience market at a gas station and seafood restaurant were cited for selling alcohol to a minor during a Newport Beach Police Department sting operation. Six other targeted business did not take the bait.
About 25 residents who gave public comment at Tuesday’s city council meeting said they were afraid of losing their favorite merchants and didn’t want the market to become a larger event that could potentially bring noise and traffic.
A 66-year-old man is accused of pouring lighter fluid on a relative and attempting to set her on fire in an Anaheim motel.
The 10th annual Newport Beach Mayor’s Egg Race drew a large crowd on an overcast Saturday at the Civic Center lawn.
A 45-year-old Stanton man was struck by a vehicle near Beach Boulevard and Talbert Avenue near midnight Wednesday. Seven hours later, a woman was found dead on the beach from what police believe is a suicide.
Citing a “business decision,” the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce revoked an “Excellence in Healthcare & Innovation” award intended for Planned Parenthood in January. Last week, Irvine City Council members presented their own recognition.
Huntington Beach was passed over for San Clemente to host the surfing competition, while Long Beach will host beach volleyball.
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