Category: Orange County News

From Surf Legend to Local Hero: Newport Beach Unveils Plaque Honoring Duke Kahanamoku’s 1925 Rescue

Several years ago, Scott Holt – who grew up in Newport Beach – and his wife Susan were vacationing on Maui. He had just finished reading a book called “Waterman: The Life and Times of Duke Kahanamoku” by David Davis, a bio about the famous Olympic gold medalist swimmer, Hawaiian Read More

An O.C. mother was arrested after her toddler died and she did not call for help

On September 22, 2025, at approximately 9:08 PM, Placentia Public Safety Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call reference a 2-year-old male child who was unresponsive, according to the Placentia Police Department. Placentia Police Officers and Placentia Fire personnel arrived on scene and located the male child in the bathroom, and Read More

Annual CureDuchenne Golf Shootout Raises $550K

Newport Beach-based CureDuchenne, a global nonprofit dedicated to funding and finding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, raised over $550,000 at the 14th annual CureDuchenne Golf Shootout held September 12-13 at Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point. This year’s fundraiser was hosted by Anaheim Ducks All-Star Right Wing Troy Read More

An O.C. probationer was detained again on trespassing charges

On Friday, a resident reported a suspicious person in their neighborhood who was seen jumping a fence toward the 405 freeway, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. While the individual wasn’t immediately located, the police officers used available resources and tracked the subject a few minutes later, scaling another Read More

Couple arrested for driving under the influence of laughing gas, in Fountain Valley

A sharp eyed citizen reported seeing a male and female inhaling Nitrous Oxide/NOS (commonly known as “laughing gas”) while driving, according to the Fountain Valley Police Department. The vehicle was quickly located and stopped by responding police officers. The male suspect was arrested for possession of NOS, and the female Read More

Costa Mesa woman arrested for shoplifting at an Irvine Walmart

Earlier this month, police officers were patrolling the Walmart parking lot when loss prevention staff flagged them down to report a woman who had just left the store with unpaid merchandise, according to the Irvine Police Department. The police officers caught up to her at her car and quickly recovered Read More

The Irvine Police busted five kids on e-motorcycles and impounded the vehicles

On Saturday, five kids around 13 years old were riding illegal e-motorcycles near the Spectrum, according to the Irvine Police Department. Some were riding recklessly and performing dangerous stunts and wheelies. Police officers contacted the youths and confirmed that their devices were unlawful. All five e-motos were impounded. Their parents Read More

Corona del Mar Post Office Celebrates Rare ‘Date Meets Zip’ on Sept. 26

On Friday, September 26, 2025, at 11 a.m. the Corona del Mar Post Office will commemorate a once-a-century alignment of the date on the calendar (9.26.25) with its ZIP Code of 92625. The alignment of calendar dates with ZIP Codes occurs only once a century and in relatively few locations Read More

A Time Capsule of Rock and Roll: South Coast Repertory’s Electrifying ‘Million Dollar Quartet’

By Zoe Luczaj | NB Indy Arts Columnist Imagine four famous rock and roll pioneers all jamming in the same recording studio at the same time. Now imagine that very session materializing before your eyes—and ears. South Coast Repertory’s new production of “Million Dollar Quartet” is a vibrant musical time Read More