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Playa Mesa Shuts It's Doors

17th Street is eating restaurants alive

Jon Dougher

The August Weekend Guide for Newport & Costa Mesa

Jul 31, 2026

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4 min read

The August Weekend Guide for Newport & Costa Mesa

Peak Summer vibes across dining, events, music and culture

Jon Dougher

Jul 27, 2026

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3 min read

It's Great White Season in Newport

Mediocre whites are on notice

Jon Dougher

New 17th Street Bodega Boasts Best Poke in OC

Jul 24, 2026

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3 min read

New 17th Street Bodega Boasts Best Poke in OC

"...may I just get the one mahi, because im not that hungry?"

Jon Dougher

The Best Breakfast Burritos in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa

Jul 20, 2026

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4 min read

The Best Breakfast Burritos in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa

We love the smell of chorizo in the morning...

Jon Dougher

Proposal Would Bury Every Power Line in Newport Heights

Jul 17, 2026

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3 min read

Proposal Would Bury Every Power Line in Newport Heights

Flooding in the Peninsula, Yardhouse is leaving the Triangle, Melon Moon Market

Jon Dougher

Jul 13, 2026

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4 min read

Bear Flag Hosts Grom Fishing Tournament

A halibut really hates to see them coming...

Jon Dougher

Jul 10, 2026

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3 min read

Spirit Halloween Rumored for 17th St

Can we just enjoy July?

Jon Dougher

Jul 6, 2026

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3 min read

Newport Moves On

The 4th of July is over. Thank goodness...

Jon Dougher

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Playa Mesa Shuts It's Doors

The August Weekend Guide for Newport & Costa Mesa

It's Great White Season in Newport

New 17th Street Bodega Boasts Best Poke in OC

The Best Breakfast Burritos in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa

Proposal Would Bury Every Power Line in Newport Heights

Bear Flag Hosts Grom Fishing Tournament

Spirit Halloween Rumored for 17th St

Newport Moves On

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