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Orange County is a prime destination for the “often invisible crime” of human trafficking, a predatory offense akin to “modern-day slavery,” according to authorities. The OC is a targeted location for this type of crime due to its “wealth and tourism,” said Orange County District...

Since 2006, Newport Beach firefighters have been sponsoring a family in need to have a great holiday season. The Firefighters Association and Fire Department team up to assist the families with providing places to live, home renovations, paying off medical bills, fundraising,...

As the state continues to burn with multiple wildfires, Newport Beach Fire Department joined in the fight to extinguish the dangerous blazes. On July 25, 10 NBFD fire personnel, consisting of two battalion chiefs and two engine companies (NE 62 Lido and NE 63 Fashion Island),...

The Newport Beach Police Department sent out a message Thursday asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect and a witness relating to a stabbing incident from earlier in the month. According to police, around 1 a.m. on May 13, a man was stabbed in the area of Newport...

Newport Beach Fire Department responded to a mutual aid request this week to help fight the “Thomas Fire.” Ventura County was “engulfed with extreme weather and fire,” on Monday, NBFD officials explained in a message released on Tuesday. The county requested assistance from fire...

Newport Beach officials are helping spread the message of disaster preparedness across the globe. A recent trip to China showed that other foreign communities are hearing that message, loud and clear, and embracing it. Newport Beach Fire Department Life Safety Specialist and...

A group of charitable young men got to see the faces of the very people they were helping at an event this weekend. About 35 members of the Newport-Mesa chapter of the National League of Young Men visited the Christ Lutheran Church in Costa Mesa on Saturday to pack grocery bags...

Authorities are seeking help from the public after a fire broke out at a local school last week. Newport Beach police and fire departments were called to the scene at Ensign Middle School around 4:30 a.m. Friday. “The first police officer on scene observed that the school’s gym...

City Provides Deaf-Friendly Access To help individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speak a different language connect with city services, Newport Beach recently installed tablet devices available to visitors at several city facilities during regular business hours. “We are...

More than 500 members of the Orange County Harley Davidson Club (OC Hogs) rode from Spectrum in Irvine to the Planes of Fame Museum in Chino on Nov. 6. The ride was dedicated to Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, an organization dedicated to providing assistance to wounded...

News from around the city of Newport Beach. Newport Man Arraigned for Posing as Fire Marshal A Newport Beach man was arraigned this week for posing as a fire marshal and charging small businesses across Orange County for fraudulent inspections. Brian Lee Carsten, 36, is accused...

A sock, some googly eyes and a few craft materials can make a big difference in the life of a child going through a traumatic experience. Creating a sock puppet is just the type of activity that will engage a child’s mind in a fun project and help take it off the stressful, and...

Following the recent shooting attacks in Tunisia and Arizona, a group of residents and business owners gathered for a timely presentation from police. About 40 people attended the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Networking Luncheon Speaker Series at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht...

Don’t head down the aisle without consulting our guide to popping the question and prepping for the big day.  You’re ready to propose, but what’s next? The wedding planning process can be daunting for everyone involved, but it’s especially intimidating to the groom, most of whom...

Body Found in Water Still Unidentified A body was found in the water near 32nd Street and W. Oceanfront over the weekend, according to authorities. The young male is still unidentified. The deceased appears to be in his late teens or early 20s, according to the Orange County...

“GriefShare was the program that saved my life when Harry passed,” said Karen Stevenson, Corona del Mar resident and member of Newport Center United Methodist Church. “I didn’t know which end was up. I was lost and desperately needed help. I went to the GriefShare program at...

“He sees you when you’re sleeping. He knows when you’re awake. He knows if you’ve been bad or good, So be good, for goodness’ sake.” Now you can’t say you haven’t been properly warned. I know, you’ve been awfully busy, and you really didn’t mean to leave it to the last minute,...

Something we all need is to be seen, heard and understood. We so easily loose this type of connection with our society’s addiction to texting and the internet. Both of these are distracting us from really connecting to people. Not only are we disconnecting from each other, but...

In October, the TV at our house seems perennially tuned to the post-season dramatics that culminate in the World Series. You could argue that this is a craven way of hiding out from the real problems in the real world, but maybe there’s more to it than that. The game of baseball...

Celebrities, top athletes, professional poker players, and autism supporters gathered at St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort last weekend to attend Talk About Curing Autism’s 7th annual “Ante UJp for Autism” fundraising event. The gala and casino night is TACA’s...