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Surf's up to 15 feet at The Wedge

Surf's up to 15 feet at The Wedge

The surf off Newport Beach is at 7 to 10 feet Thursday, with some 12 foot sets and up to 15 at The Wedge.

 

O.C. killing masked by bogus African emails, authorities say

Last summer, Christopher Ryan Smith emailed family and friends with exciting news: He was embarking on an African adventure.

 

Suspect arrested in fatal stabbing

COSTA MESA — A man who was found stabbed just after 6 p.m. Tuesday near the Mesa Verde Country Club has died, police said.

Electric car dealership opens up shop

COSTA MESA — Were he still alive today, James Dean may have been a rebel with a "green" cause had he cruised the open highways in a...

 

'Earl the Pearl' a role model at NBPD

NEWPORT BEACH — Twelve years ago, he began patrolling parking lots, distributing crime alerts and checking homes while families were...

 

District's API score up, but some schools have dipped

Academic test scores in Newport-Mesa Unified increased nine points to 830 of the 1,000-point scale in 2011, but nearly half of the district'...

 

Dad on tossing son overboard: 'I did nothing wrong'

NEWPORT BEACH — A father is trying to clear his name after he was arrested on charges of throwing his son overboard during a cruise in...

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Greer's OC: Mix surf, art with hotel stay

The Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach and world-renowned ocean photographer Aaron Chang (who has a pop-up gallery in the Shorebreak...

The Harbor Report: Another fantastic race on the water

While much of the East Coast battened hatches and boarded windows in anticipation of Hurricane Irene, I was busy gathering my storm supplies...

Joe Surf: A wake-up call in Peru

Remember returning to school after the summer and having to write an essay, "How I spent my summer vacation"?

City Life: Follow 10 steps to better your student's life

With school starting in Newport-Mesa next week, here is my Top 10 Things Parents Should Do to Raise a Successful Student list.

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School board passes $235-million final budget [Corrected]

COSTA MESA —The Newport-Mesa Unified school board Tuesday night approved a final budget that uses $11 million in reserves so the...

School district accepting Personnel Commission applications

The California School Employees Assn. is accepting applications from anyone interested for a single open spot on the Newport-Mesa Unified...

UCI makes Sierra magazine list for environmental friendliness

UC Irvine was named one of America's top 10 coolest schools for its green initiatives by an environmentally minded magazine.

School board to vote on budget, union contract

COSTA MESA — The Newport-Mesa Unified school board on Tuesday night is slated to vote on a final $255-million budget that maintains...

Community Commentary: There's too much unknown about 'fracking' effects

An essential element of a viable democracy is that its citizens be accurately informed, and that, once informed, they actively participate...

Editorial: It's important to immunize

A new school year is just around the corner here in Newport-Mesa, and education officials are alerting parents that a new law requires...

NEWPORT BEACH — Areas near the Balboa Pier flooded Wednesday due to a high tide and surf increase, according to lifeguards.

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NEWPORT BEACH — Areas near the Balboa Pier flooded Wednesday due to a high tide and surf increase, according to lifeguards.

LOS ANGELES — A Superior Court judge said Tuesday that he will not immediately rule on whether Beverly Hills Unified must provide...

I Heart Puppies owners respond to animal-rights protestors

CORONA DEL MAR — Two of the owners of I Heart Puppies pet store apologized for the disruption caused by animal-rights protestors and...

Wahoo's co-founder takes it to the streets

COSTA MESA — If you've ordered from the Wahoo's Fish Taco food truck this summer, there a good chance your grilled fish burrito was...

Irvine council approves changes to mixed-use project near Great Park

IRVINE — On Tuesday night the City Council approved general plan and zoning changes to a project planned to ring the Orange County...

New Newport Beach restaurant offers quick, healthy options

Freshii aims to bring healthy fast food to diners with the opening of its first Orange County location last week in the Bluffs shopping...

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