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Newport Beach’s First Art Week Starts Sunday With a Free Pacific Symphony Concert

Aug 8, 2026

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Newport Beach’s First Art Week Starts Sunday With a Free Pacific Symphony Concert

The Aug. 9–15 celebration opens at the Civic Center and concludes with the free 59th Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition

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OC Bus Route and Schedule Changes Begin August 9

Aug 6, 2026

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OC Bus Route and Schedule Changes Begin August 9

Routes 30, 57, 64 and 86 are getting alignment changes, while updated timetables will affect riders across the system.

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This Week in OC: Food Festivals, Mermaid Markets & Underground Dining

Aug 3, 2026

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This Week in OC: Food Festivals, Mermaid Markets & Underground Dining

PLUS: Irvine’s pro baseball plans, Orange County’s West Nile update, and how to weigh in on the county hazard plan

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26 OC, SoCal & Online Deals Worth Knowing This August

Aug 2, 2026

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26 OC, SoCal & Online Deals Worth Knowing This August

Resident tickets, Catalina trips, free local passes, car care and back-to-school savings

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Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Water Lanterns, Art Walks & Patio Dining

Jul 27, 2026

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Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Water Lanterns, Art Walks & Patio Dining

PLUS: Irvine’s new innovation hub, Anaheim construction progress, and updated Laguna Beach evacuation maps

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39 Commons Breaks Ground in West Anaheim With Three Restaurants Planned

Jul 22, 2026

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39 Commons Breaks Ground in West Anaheim With Three Restaurants Planned

Construction is beginning at Beach Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue, but individual restaurant opening dates have not been announced.

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This Week in OC: US Open Surfing, OC Fair & Newport Beach Dining

Jul 20, 2026

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This Week in OC: US Open Surfing, OC Fair & Newport Beach Dining

PLUS: Dangerous surf hits OC beaches, a Dana Point landmark’s final chapter, and the end of a 41-year poker tradition

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Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: OC Fair, Ocean Festival, and Wine Country Dining

Jul 13, 2026

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Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: OC Fair, Ocean Festival, and Wine Country Dining

PLUS: Anaheim’s 39 Commons Breaks Ground, a Superyacht-Ready Newport Estate, and a $40M Corona del Mar Showpiece

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This Week in OC: BBQ, Night Markets, and a Historic Mansion Dinner Spot

Jul 6, 2026

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This Week in OC: BBQ, Night Markets, and a Historic Mansion Dinner Spot

PLUS: Disneyland’s $59 nights, the Ziggurat’s next chapter, and Costco’s Mission Viejo gas-only debut

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Orange County Fourth of July Week: Fireworks, Parades, and a 400-Drone Show

Jun 29, 2026

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Orange County Fourth of July Week: Fireworks, Parades, and a 400-Drone Show

PLUS: Garden Dining in Newport, a $110M Laguna Beach Sale, and a Major Raptor Rescue Expansion

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Local Guides

Where to Watch the FIFA World Cup in Orange County

Jun 23, 2026

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Where to Watch the FIFA World Cup in Orange County

Free watch parties, giant screens, and match-day events across Irvine, Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Buena Park, and Dana Point

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Look Up, Head Out: Perseids, Night Markets & Outdoor Movies in OC

Newport Beach’s First Art Week Starts Sunday With a Free Pacific Symphony Concert

OC Bus Route and Schedule Changes Begin August 9

This Week in OC: Food Festivals, Mermaid Markets & Underground Dining

26 OC, SoCal & Online Deals Worth Knowing This August

Things to Do in Orange County This Week: Water Lanterns, Art Walks & Patio Dining

39 Commons Breaks Ground in West Anaheim With Three Restaurants Planned

This Week in OC: US Open Surfing, OC Fair & Newport Beach Dining

Best Things to Do in Orange County This Week: OC Fair, Ocean Festival, and Wine Country Dining

This Week in OC: BBQ, Night Markets, and a Historic Mansion Dinner Spot

Orange County Fourth of July Week: Fireworks, Parades, and a 400-Drone Show

Where to Watch the FIFA World Cup in Orange County

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