Latest: Hospital Capacity In Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Orange County.

Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar Residents Urged To Conserve Water

Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking residents across the state to voluntarily cut their water use by 15% amid extreme drought conditions.

Pain At Pump: Newport Beach Gas Prices Remain Cringe-Worthy

How much did you last pay to fill up in Newport Beach? Gas prices remain through the roof, well over $1 more than the summer of 2020.

Hoag Neurosciences Seeks Patients In Alzheimer's Clinical Trial

Patients are being enrolled in a Phase III clinical trial with treatment aimed at early symptom Alzheimer's disease.

Invasive Algae Cleanup Underway In Newport Beach

The algae is not dangerous to humans or wildlife, but can spread easily and choke native plants and critical marine habitats.

District Attorney Todd Spitzer Slams California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation In Orange County

Fire Camp allows violent inmates to shorten sentence by as much as 60 percent and have convictions erased from their record.

Avenatti Sentenced In Nike Extortion Case, Awaits Trial In OC

Celebrity attorney Michael Avenatti was sentenced Thursday in the Nike attempted extortion case & now faces trial again in Orange County.

How To Catch This Weekend's Grunion Run In Newport Beach

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife predicts the next grunion run will happen this weekend. Here's how to see it.

Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

The unemployment rate in Orange County is lower than the California average.

UV Index Skyrockets For Newport Beach: How High Is It?

Beach-bound or poolside? Wear your sunscreen and your sunglasses officials say. The UV rays are at their highest levels this week.

Invasive Algae Removal Planned For Newport Beach, Officials Say

A prolific and invasive algae, most commonly seen in Florida or in saltwater tanks, has breached Newport Beach's coast. Here's what we know.

CHOC Foundation Receives $5 Million Pledge From Panda Express

The donation is part of the Panda Cares Center of Hope philanthropic initiative to support children's hospitals' programs and services.

Terry Donahue, Pac-12's Winningest Football Coach Dies At 77

Terry Donahue, the winningest football coach in UCLA and Pacific-12 Conference history, died at his Newport Beach home.

Fireworks To Cause Unhealthy Air Quality Across Newport Beach

Between fireworks shows and backyard firecrackers, air across the region is expected to have unhealthy levels of particulate matter.

Find Cheap Gas In Newport Beach As Fuel Costs Raise This Week

Where is the cheapest gas in Newport Beach? Patch did some digging for deals in hopes your next trip to the pump is a bit less painful.

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Bubblefest At Discovery Cube Has More Bubbles, Lasers, Family Fun

Orange County’s Mega Bubblefest Laser Show and GIANT bubble performance is back once again at Discovery Cube in Santa Ana.

Fireworks Near Me: Newport Beach’s 4th Of July 2021

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in Newport Beach and around O.C.

Newport Beach's Ocean Water Quality: How Clean Are The Beaches?

10 OC beaches in California got perfect scores, according to the Beach Honor Roll & Beach Bummer lists. How did your favorite beach rank?

FAFSA Completions Down In CA: How Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar area high schools.

Newport Beach Drivers Hit The Road 4th Of July Holiday Weekend

Residents are heading out of Newport Beach & the Southland in droves in planes, trains and automobiles for the 4th of July holiday weekend.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drive In Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar Area

The Red Cross is holding a blood drive soon in the Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar area.

Authorities Asking For Public’s Help In Finding Suspects On 6-Year-Old’s Murder In Orange County

The incidents would have occurred between December 2020 and June 2021.

Repeat Drunk Driver Convicted Of Killing 77 Year-Old Grandmother, Seriously Injuring Her Boyfriend In Orange County

The jury deliberated for less than two hours before returning guilty verdicts on all counts.

Orange County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar area compares to California for coronavirus vaccinations.

Newport Beach Prepares For High Tides

Officials Wednesday said they were also concerned about "unusual wave action."

OC Hardware Stores Donate Big In Autism Awareness Month: Report

The store raised and donated over $10,000 to Autism by the Sea.

Airlines, Aviation Unions Call For Harsher Penalties For Unruly Passengers

The Federal Aviation Administration has received 3,000 reports of unruly behavior by passengers since the beginning of 2021.

Newport Beach Hazard: High Evening Tides, Strong Currents

Tidal overflow and beach erosion are expected this week in Newport Beach and along Orange County's beaches. Be on the lookout when you go.

4th Of July Fireworks 2021 In Newport Beach

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in Newport Beach and around O.C.

5 CA Beach, Lakeside Towns Rank Among Best In U.S.

For those dreaming about moving to a coastal or lakeside town, a recent report listed some of the best in the Golden State.

Repeat Drunk Driver Convicted Of Killing 77 Year-Old Grandmother, Seriously Injuring Her Boyfriend In Orange County

Senior Deputy District Attorney Dan Feldman of the Homicide Unit is prosecuting this case.

Orange County Firefighters Rescue Family Pets From House Fire

Crews were able to save two dogs and a cat in the house fire, but one dog perished and a person was hospitalized in stable condition.

Bail Revoked For Kindergartner's Alleged Road Rage Killer

A second armed road rage incident prompted the judge to call murder defendant Marcus Anthony Eriz "a complete danger to society."

Public Asked To Help Stop Attacks On Pelicans In Newport Beach

More than 30 pelicans have been found along Orange County's coast with severely fractured wings.

1 Killed In Crash At 55 And 73 Freeway Transition

The crash between a motorcycle and a pickup truck occurred late Wednesday night.

GUARDaHeart Foundation Event Debuts Saturday In Newport Beach

This is a special night dedicated to raising awareness of the diabetic health crisis, with the goal to save lives, event organizers say.

Flex Alert Issued For Newport Beach As Heatwave Drags On

Authorities are asking residents to conserve energy to help prevent straining the power grid during the statewide heatwave.

Vintage Jaguar Driver Killed In 73 Toll Road Crash

According to the CHP, the Jaguar was struck by a BMW driven by a teenager.

Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

Blood platelet donations are in high demand for cancer patients.