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PLUS: Newport Beach Wave Pool Update, Free Tax Help, and Harbor Dredging Progress
PLUS: Road Closures, New Pickleball Courts, and the Best Events This Week in OC
New zoning changes allow R&D uses by right in two major Irvine business districts
Best Valentine’s Day Dinners, Experiences, Singles Events & Things to Do Across OC
PLUS: In-N-Out at Great Park, Old Town Tustin Updates, and a New Community Park
PLUS: Park Upgrades, a New Open-Space Map, and Wildlife Tips
PLUS: A Win for Animal Rescues, a Major Battery Project Pauses in San Juan Capistrano, and Huntington Beach Gets a High-Speed Internet Upgrade
PLUS: San Clemente Beach Trail Updates, a Possible Costco Coming to Brea, and a Historic OC Music Venue Closes
Best NYE Parties, Fireworks, Dinners, and Family-Friendly Events Across OC
Things to Do, a Waterfront Restaurant Pick, and Local News You Should Know
PLUS: LA-to-OC Speed Rail Progress, a Brand-New OC Trail, and a Rare California Sight
PLUS: Newport’s Emergency Oil-Well Fix, a Dana Point Mural, and a Cheese Recall to Know About