A woman was fatally struck by multiple vehicles Feb. 5 as she tried to cross the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in Laguna Beach on Feb. 5 “We are deeply saddened by yet another pedestrian fatality on Coast Highway and we send our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased,” Laguna Beach Mayor Bob…

A man was charged with murder Feb. 3 for allegedly hitting a cyclist with his car and stabbing him to death in Dana Point on Wednesday. Vanroy Evan Smith, 39, of Long Beach, pleaded not guilty Friday to one felony count of murder and an additional charge for use of a deadly weapon, according to…

DANA POINT, Calif.—A bicyclist died after being struck by a car and stabbed while riding along Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point on Feb. 2. The collision occurred at about 3 p.m. at Crown Valley Parkway and Pacific Coast Highway, Orange County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Michael Woodroof said. The driver of a white Lexus hit…

DANA POINT, Calif.—A Long Beach man has been booked on suspicion of murder for allegedly hitting a bicyclist—an Orange County doctor—with his car on Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point and then stabbing the man, who later died at a hospital. The attack occurred for unknown reasons at about 3 p.m. Feb. 1 at the…

For those looking for a nice spot and view to enjoy the outdoors after the rain, look no further than Orange County’s coast. All places listed were recommended by OC locals living near the areas best known for their scenic views. Each site is also free and open to the public year-round. The “Secret” Dana…

A landslide on Monday afternoon in Dana Point briefly closed a portion of the Pacific Coast Highway for traffic traveling in both directions near Palisades Drive and Camino Capistrano until it was cleared Wednesday evening, according to city officials. The slope where the landslide occurred is a naturally eroding bluff along the coastline, which is…

DANA POINT, Calif.—A lightweight torpedo used for training was found by a boater off Dana Point Nov. 21 and recovered by U.S. Navy and Orange County Sheriff’s Department bomb experts. Sean Sheehan told The Orange County Register he was out on the water looking for dolphins and whales when he spotted the torpedo about 30…

After two failed attempts spanning a decade, a request from the county to rebuild and reinforce a retaining wall at Strands Beach in Dana Point was approved Oct. 13 by the California Coastal Commission. The 5,000-ton wall will now receive another 1,000 tons of armor stone—known for its durability against erosion—as well as replacement of…

Dana Point City Councilors Aug. 25 canceled the elections for Districts 1, 2, and 3 and appointed three candidates who were running unopposed in the General Election. On Dec. 13, Planning Commissioner John Gabbard will be sworn into office for District 1, Matthew Pagano for District 2, and current District 3 Councilman Jamey Federico will…

Some Orange County beaches topped the list for some of California’s cleanest in Heal the Bay’s annual Beach Report Card (pdf). The non-profit environmental advocacy group assessed 500 California beaches in its 2021–2022 report and categorized them on a scale from A to F based on sewage-related pollutants measured by county health agencies. The water…