Huntington Beach explores vertical taxi pilot program Archer Aviation's aircraft seats four passengers and a pilot, goes up to 150 mph and can be used for short hops between cities, like from Huntington Beach to LAX. Council members considered a pilot pr...

Archer Aviation's aircraft seats four passengers and a pilot, goes up to 150 mph and can be used for short hops between cities, like from Huntington Beach to LAX. Council members this week considered a pilot program. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Last phase of Newport Beach Harbor dredging project is set to begin The $22-million project starts next month and is set to remove 900,000 cubic yards of sediment from Newport Harbor's floor.

The $22-million project starts next month and is set to remove 900,000 cubic yards of sediment from Newport Harbor's floor. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Merry Market pop-up rolls into Irvine Spectrum The mobile Merry Market pop-up tour will make stops at Fashion Island, the Market Place

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UCLA political science major sets sights on Costa Mesa's mayoral seat in 2026 Jose Toscano plans to kickstart his campaign with an event in December. The at-large mayor's seat will be vacated next year, when John Stephens terms out.

Jose Toscano plans to kickstart his campaign in December. If he runs, he would be, at 20 years old, the youngest council candidate in Costa Mesa's history. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

CdM boys' water polo throws 'block party' to advance to Open Division semifinals The Sea Kings started strong and got seven field blocks in a 13-11 win at Santa Margarita on Wednesday night.

The Sea Kings started strong and got seven field blocks in a 13-11 win at Santa Margarita Wednesday night. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Review: Laguna Playhouse taps into one's inner-most thoughts in 'Beside Myself' 'Beside Myself,' written by Paul Slade Smith and directed by David Ellenstein, takes a comedic approach to exploring the various parts of an individual’s personality. The show runs through Nov. 16.

Written by Paul Slade Smith and directed by David Ellenstein, "Beside Myself" takes a comedic approach to exploring the various parts of an individual’s personality. The show runs through Nov. 16. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Defending champion Newport Harbor boys' water polo back in Open Division semifinals The Sailors played excellent defense in Wednesday's 12-6 home win over Oaks Christian, advancing to the semifinals on Nov. 12

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Citing a tight budget, Fullerton City Council votes against immigrant relief funds Fullerton's city leaders rejected two proposed immigrant relief funds and a resolution that, in part, supports efforts to ban federal immigration agents from wearing face masks.

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Sydney Rubio leads Huntington Beach girls’ cross-country to Sunset League title Huntington Beach bested Los Alamitos, 28-68, for the Sunset League girls’ cross-country title on Saturday at Central Park. Junior Sydney Rubio won the individual title for the Oilers.

Huntington Beach’s Sydney Rubio and Rebecca VanPeteghen raced to a first- and second-place finish, respectively, in the Sunset League finals at Central Park in Huntington Beach on Saturday. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Federal judge maintains bulk of Kluwe's lawsuit against school district and writer Judge Fred Slaughter made rulings on Tuesday that were mostly favorable to the former Edison High coach, including ordering Chris Epting's attorney to pay a $2,000 fine for citing fictional, AI-gener...

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Orange County voters join state majority in passing Prop. 50 Orange County voters joined others across the state in passing Prop. 50 Tuesday. The ballot measure temporarily redraws congressional district lines, which could give Democrats five more seats throug...

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County supervisors approve anti-encampment law condoning arrest of homeless An ordinance approved Tuesday allows the county to arrest and fine homeless people camping in county parks and land, including flood control channels. It follows a 2024 Supreme Court ruling.

The new ordinance allows the county to arrest and fine homeless people camping in county parks and land, including flood control channels. It follows a 2024 Supreme Court ruling. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Appellate court strikes down voter ID requirement in Huntington Beach Monday's ruling by a three-judge state appellate court panel overturned an Orange County Superior Court decision regarding voter ID in Huntington Beach.

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Jeremy Piven ready to stand up to the mike at Irvine Improv The award-winning actor will bring his stand-up comedy, which ranges from observational bits to impressions, to the Irvine Improv Nov. 7-8.

The award-winning actor will bring his stand-up comedy, which ranges from observational bits to impressions, to the Irvine Improv Nov. 7-8. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Newport Beach supports plan to rebuild library, uproot eucalyptus where herons nest A new landscaping plan will uproot a blue gum eucalyptus tree during the rebuilding of a library and fire station.

A new landscaping plan will uproot a blue gum eucalyptus tree during the rebuilding of a library and fire station. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Once a mayor, always a mover and shaker, 91-year-old keeps her curiosity nimble Former Midewestern mayor and current Newport Beach volunteer Ginger Hayter is living proof that dedication and a cheerful spirit do not retire.

Former Midewestern mayor and current Newport Beach volunteer Ginger Hayter is living proof that dedication and a cheerful spirit do not retire. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Irvine hires from within and makes interim city manager permanent Sean Crumby is Irvine's new city manager after serving on an interim basis for the past four months. Councilmembers approved his contract Tuesday.

Sean Crumby is Irvine's new city manager after serving on an interim basis for the past four months. Councilmembers approved his contract last week. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Anaheim City Council declines to put a Disney gate tax on the ballot Anaheim Councilmember Natalie Rubalcava's push for a gate tax ballot measure failed to persuade her colleagues.

If a 3% tourism tax (essentially a Disneyland gate tax) were to be passed in Anaheim, it could generate up to $134 million in general fund revenue annually, city staff reports. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Estancia boys' water polo exits playoffs after overtime thriller against Western The shorthanded Eagles battled but lost 16-15 Thursday night in the first round of the CIF Southern Section Division 4 playoffs.

Estancia's Ryan Ranes was all over the pool on both offense and defense and scored a season-high nine goals. But the Western Pioneers prevailed in overtime for a 16-15 win. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Miss Huntington Beach 2026 went from council candidate to city's queen Miss Huntington Beach Queen Gabrielle Samiy and Princesses Lilliana Mindel and Annaleah LaParne were crowned in an Oct. 25 ceremony.

Lifelong Surf City resident who ran for City Council a few years ago pivoted this year to try out for Miss Huntington Beach and now wears the crown. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

CdM takes overtime loss at Yorba Linda, Bravo League title split 3 ways Corona del Mar squandered a two-touchdown halftime lead in a 35-28 overtime loss at Yorba Linda. The Bravo League title was shared by CdM, Yorba Linda and San Juan Hills.

Corona del Mar's QB Brady Annett accounted for four touchdowns, but the Sea Kings fell to Yorba Linda, 35-28 Thursday at Nathan Shapell Memorial Stadium. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

A long-awaited return: Super Irvine opens in new location 3 years after leaving the city Oct. 31 marked the long-awaited reopening of Super Irvine International Market at new, upgraded location

Super Irvine was welcomed back to the city with a grand-opening event today. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

O.C. man convicted of killing parents, housekeeper found sane, facing life sentence Camden Burton Nicholson, 34, pleaded not guilty to bludgeoning and stabbing his parents and a longtime housekeeper in their Newport Beach home in 2019, by reason of insanity. A Jury Thursday found oth...

Camden Burton Nicholson was not insane at the time he killed his parents and housekeeper at their Newport Beach home, jury says. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Mailbag: Surf wave park approved by Newport Beach an unnecessary private resort Letters to the editor of the Daily Pilot, this week from readers residing in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and Huntington Beach.

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Fairview land use plan will eye up to 4,000 units, road through golf course Costa Mesa will allow from 2,300 to 4,000 residences and 14 acres of open space at the former Fairview Developmental Center. But an access road through the city-owned country club seems inevitable.

Costa Mesa will allow from 2,300 to 4,000 residences and 14 acres of open space at the former Fairview Developmental Center. But an access road through the city-owned country club seems inevitable. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Controversial wave park in coastal Newport Beach greenlit by City Council After receiving 2,000 letters on the project and listening to two hours of public comment, the Newport Beach City Council Tuesday approved plans for the Snug Harbor surf wave resort.

The Snug Harbor surf resort will be built in an area currently occupied by the course’s driving range, putting green and restaurant as well as holes 1, 2 and 9. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Huntington Beach Council approves Jamboree senior housing request on split vote Tuesday night's special meeting was called so that Jamboree Housing Corp. could meet a Friday deadline for its construction loan.

It wasn't easy, but the ultra-conservative Huntington Beach City Council, agreed 4-3, to allow the nonprofit Jamboree Housing Corp. to convert construction bonds to permanent financing on an affordable housing project. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Around Town: Poderosa Celebration of Latina leadership in Costa Mesa A roundup of news briefs, announcements and calendar items from around coastal Orange County, this week including items from the cities of Costa Mesa and Newport Beach.

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Newport Harbor celebrates Bill Barnett Pool on homecoming weekend The renovated aquatics facility, which reopened this fall, was the site of an alumni tailgate party on Friday and a dedication ceremony on Saturday.

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Laguna Beach bests Dana Hills in battle of unbeatens to win Foxtrot League The Breakers beat Dana Hills 49-40 on Friday to earn at least a share of the Foxtrot League title, the fifth consecutive league championship for the program.

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