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Orange County Leaders Talk Progress, Vision in First State of the County Luncheon

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—Several hundred local leaders and business owners gathered in Newport Beach to celebrate a new tradition at the first State of the County Luncheon July 19. During the event, county officials discussed such things as public safety, homelessness, government finances, and residents’ quality of life. “We need to make sure law enforcement has…


Lake Forest City Councilman Denies Domestic Violence Misdemeanors

A Lake Forest city councilman charged with domestic violence said on July 21 that he was innocent of the allegations. Benjamin Yu, 40, was charged on July 7 with corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant and false imprisonment, both misdemeanors, according to court records. He is scheduled to be arraigned Aug. 23 in the…


Newport Beach Bans Homeless Encampments in Front of Schools, Daycare Centers

The Newport Beach City Council unanimously approved July 11 an ordinance that bans homeless encampments that block public access to such facilities as schools, daycare centers, and public restrooms, as well as “unpermitted structures”—such as those made of wood pallets or lean-tos—of any kind even if the city’s only shelter is full. Tents, tarps, and…


Newport Beach Votes to Ban Homeless Encamping, Increase Shelter Beds

The Newport Beach City Council voted unanimously June 27 to ban homeless encampments that block public access to such facilities as schools, daycare centers, and public restrooms, as well as “unpermitted structures”—such as those made of wood pallets or lean-tos—of any kind even if the city’s only shelter is full. Tents, tarps, and sleeping bags—as…


Newport Beach Attorney to Plead Guilty to $8 Million Loan Fraud

SANTA ANA, Calif.—A Newport Beach attorney who boasted of providing loans to wealthy and famous clients has agreed to plead guilty to a fraud scheme that bankrolled a gambling habit and a lavish lifestyle, prosecutors said June 13. Sara Jacqueline King, 39, agreed to plead guilty to wire fraud and money laundering in an agreement…


Newport Beach Animal Shelter Named California Nonprofit of the Year

A newly-opened animal shelter in Newport Beach, California, was awarded one of the state’s 2023 nonprofits of the year after being nominated by state Assemblymember Diane Dixon. The Friends of Newport Beach Animal Shelter was honored through the “Nonprofit of the Year” initiative in which state legislators select nonprofits for the good work they do…


Man Charged With Raping Woman in Newport Beach

SANTA ANA, Calif—A 29-year-old Costa Mesa man was charged June 2 with raping a woman and assaulting her with a feeding tube in Newport Beach. Jack Douglas Kanen was charged with two counts of rape, two counts of sexual penetration by a foreign object and force, a count of forcible oral copulation, a count of…


Orange County Teen Invents Wildfire Detection Device

A 15-year-old Orange County resident has made headlines for his wildfire detection device, reportedly able to work as a smoke alarm for remote areas at risk for wildfires. According to recent media reports, the small device contains sensors able to detect smoke, flames, and heat. Developed by Ryan Honary of Newport Beach, the gadget runs…


Grand Opening Marks Milestone for Newport Beach Animal Shelter

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif—The new Newport Beach Animal Shelter opened May 26 after six years of fundraising and $2.5 million raised for its construction. The shelter replaces the city’s old animal shelter, and sits adjacent to the old facility. Private funding for the shelter was facilitated by the non-profit Friends of Newport Beach Animal Shelter, then…


Construction Setbacks Delay Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Building Opening Until 2024

The grand opening of the new Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard facility near Balboa Pier has been postponed from Memorial Weekend until early 2024 after the city identified its concrete walls did not meet construction specifications. Additional time is needed to remedy the issues, city officials said this week in a press release. “Although the delay…