WESTMINSTER, CA. – On September 12, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., police officers responded to the 6500 block of Westminster Boulevard regarding a call of shots fired, according to the Westminster Police Department. The police officers arrived at the location and located evidence that a shooting had taken place inside Read More
(Graphic: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone) It’s another big Friday night of high school football as week three continues with a full schedule of games. OC Sports Zone will once again provide score updates, final scores and game coverage late Friday night with photos and stories. Coaches, please Read More
Jose Santos Alejandretorres, a DUI driver with two previous convictions, was charged with murder on Tuesday for a fatal DUI collision in Costa Mesa. Alejandretorres is facing felony charges of second-degree murder, driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury, and DUI with a blood-alcohol level of .08% or more Read More
El Modena QB Xzavior Guess runs the ball as Segerstrom’s Roman Saucedo defends Thursday night. (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman). El Modena High School’s football team remained undefeated with a 49-24 non-league victory over previously undefeated Segerstrom Thursday night at Fred Kelly Stadium. The Vanguards (4-0) were led offensively by quarterback Read More
Woodbridge’s water polo team celebrates after winning the Corona Invite. (Photo courtesy Woodbridge athletics). Woodbridge High School’s boys water polo team is off to a 7-0 start after defeating Agoura 12-11 Thursday afternoon at home. “We are off to a great start,” said Warrior Coach Alex Farraro. “We played Agoura Read More
Newport Beach Mayor Will O’Neill, in partnership with the Newport Beach Police Department, will lead an Active Shooters Panel to address community safety concerns, share the latest data and response strategies, and discuss proactive measures the community can take to stay safe. This forum is open to all community members. Read More
NBPD Chief Joe Cartwright Joe Cartwright, a 23-year veteran of the Newport Beach Police Department who has served as its chief since 2022, will retire at the end of the 2024 calendar year, he announced this week. The City will begin a nationwide recruitment shortly for Cartwright’s successor. This thorough Read More
I have been a fan of Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza since four friends from Newport Beach purchased the iconic Newport Beach restaurant and reopened it in 2013. Since then, they’ve opened two other locations, in Irvine and Aliso Viejo. My go-to pizza has been their delicious Margherita pizza, available by the Read More
Speak Up Newport has been sponsoring City Council Candidates Forums for more than 30 years. This year there are six candidates for three seats on the City Council. City Council candidates include: District 1: Michelle Barto and Nancy Scarbrough District 5: Noah Blom (Incumbent) and Jeff Herdman District 7: Miles Read More
