Newport Beach closes piers, some beaches amid severe coastal flooding

Newport Beach has temporarily closed some beaches and piers as Tropical Storm Rachel continues to drive severe coastal flooding and hazardous surf conditions.

Tropical Storm Rachel to bring rain, cooler temps, coastal flooding to SoCal

Southern California is bracing for a dramatic weather shift as Tropical Storm Rachel brings rain, dropping temperatures, and severe coastal flood warnings across Los Angeles and Orange counties.

Newport Beach declares local emergency over coastal flooding on Balboa Peninsula

Newport Beach declared a local emergency after Tropical Storm Rachel caused coastal flooding on the Balboa Peninsula, with high tides expected to continue.

Souplantation announces return to California in 2027

Souplantation will return to California in 2027 with a planned Fountain Valley location, marking the chain's comeback after closing all locations in 2020.

Suspected migrant boat intercepted off Newport Beach
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A suspected migrant boat carrying 14 people was intercepted south of Newport Beach, and everyone aboard was taken into U.S. Border Patrol custody. The interception follows several recent suspected migrant boat incidents in and around Newport Beach.

Swells from Hurricane Polo cause rockslide along Laguna Beach coast

High waves driven by Hurricane Polo sent massive swells crashing into the Laguna Beach coastline, triggering a rockslide near Agate Street Beach and forcing officials to close access to the area.

Over 200 rare sea turtle eggs rescued from SoCal beaches ahead of Hurricane Polo

Wildlife officials discovered 204 Olive Ridley sea turtle eggs across two separate nests—one in Huntington Beach and another in Seal Beach. This marks the first recorded sea turtle nesting on a California beach.

High surf, beach hazards worsen erosion along Orange County coast

A beach hazards statement is in effect along the Orange County coast through the weekend, with elevated surf, strong rip currents and high astronomical tides creating potentially hazardous conditions.

Suspected migrants dock boat in Newport Beach and scatter, exclusive video shows

Exclusive surveillance video captured a panga boat docking in Newport Beach, where at least a dozen suspected migrants scattered into the neighborhood after damaging a nearby yacht.

Cable installer arrested after allegedly sending customer’s explicit video to himself

A cable installer was arrested after allegedly sending an explicit video from an Orange County customer’s phone to himself. Irvine police believe there may be additional victims.