UNBELIEVABLE: 2 - The Untold Story

California photographer swims with giant, alien-like sea creature

Mark Girardeau recalls jumping in with a 400-pound Mola mola, a.k.a. ocean sunfish, during an expedition out of Newport Beach.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 6, 2024

Police investigate claims Thunder’s Josh Giddey had relationship with underage girl

Newport Beach police are looking into allegations that Oklahoma City guard Josh Giddey had an improper relationship with a minor in their jurisdiction

The Guardian - US · Nov 29, 2023

Shannon Beador, Real Housewives star, ‘is prepared to accept full responsibility’ after DUI, hit and run

Reality TV star booked in Newport Beach following incident

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

Surf, sunshine and the OC: how Newport Beach became LA’s answer to The Hamptons

With some of the best beaches in the US, Hollywood on the doorstep and a laid-back A-list crowd, Newport Beach is fast becoming one of the hottest spring (and autumn) break destinations in California. Katie Strick takes a trip to the Sunshine State’s hidden gem

Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2023

‘Swingers’ or predators? Judge to decide if case against Newport Beach doctor, girlfriend can go to trial

Nearly five years after a Newport Beach, California, doctor and his girlfriend were accused of drugging and raping multiple women in a criminal case that quickly became enmeshed in political battles, courtroom testimony over the past week has for the first time painted a clearer picture of the charges Dr.…

The Orange County Register · Jun 14, 2023

Affluent Orange County town battles a new breed of luxury party houses: fractional ownership

Max Gardner and his wife, Artyn, decided to sell their home in Irvine and move to Balboa Island eight years ago because they wanted something more than a comfortable place to live. They were hunting for a lifestyle.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 30, 2023

Is a common industrial chemical fueling the spread of Parkinson’s disease?

A cancer-causing chemical that is widely used to degrease aviation components and heavy machinery could also be linked to Parkinson’s disease, according to a new research paper that recommends increased scrutiny of areas long contaminated by the compound.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2023

Paul Mescal backed to win second BAFTA as Irish actor honoured at Newport Beach Film Festival

The Kildare star is up for Best Actor for his role in Aftersun

Irish Mirror · Feb 17, 2023

Charles White, Heisman-winning tailback for USC, dies at 64

USC announced the death of White, who is still the Trojans’ career rushing leader with 6,245 yards. The nine-year NFL veteran died of cancer in Newport Beach, California, the school said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 12, 2023

California sea lions are frequently shot in violation of federal protections

SANTA ANA, Calif. — When Balboa Island resident Barbara De La Pena looked out her window and saw Newport Beach city workers prepping to bury a dead sea lion on the sand in front of her home, she stopped them.

The Orange County Register · Dec 21, 2022