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From NBPD: Please be advised, all Newport Beach beaches are CLOSED. The Newport Beach Police Department is actively clearing traffic from the Peninsula. Please avoid the area until further notice.
From NBPD: Due to large unruly crowds in the area of 26th street and the beach an unlawful assembly has been placed. All residents are asked to shelter in place until further notice.
The City is co-sponsoring a FireworksExtravaganza with the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive,Newport Beach. The fireworks show will begin at 9 p.m. on July 4. Membersof the public can walk into this evening's fireworks show for free.
Please call 949-729-DUNE or visit newportdunes.com formore information.
The Condor Squadron Officers’ and Airmen’s Association, anon-profit organization founded by a group of WWII fighter pilots, will flyfour AT-6s over Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Dana Point andSan Clemente on July 4. They will begin over Huntington Beach and expect to flyover Newport Beach between 5:35 p.m. and 5:40 p.m. Thanks to the City of SanClemente for arranging this special holiday flyover!
The annual "Old GloryBoat Parade" sponsored by the American Legion Yacht Club and the AmericanLegion Post 291 will be held in Newport Harbor, beginning at 1:00 p.m. For more information, please call 949-673-5070 or visit www.alyc.com.
Are you on your way to the 4thof July is for Families Newport Peninsula Bike Parade and Community Festival?
The bike parade begins at 9 a.m. at 36th StreetPark and will head down Balboa Blvd. to Channel Place Park, ending at a freefestival including carnival games, arts & crafts and food. Participants areencouraged to decorate bikes, scooters, wagons and strollers and to bring theirdogs on leashes. The festival will run from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information,please call 949-644-3151 or visit newportbeachca.gov.
Fireworks of all types are illegal in Newport Beach.
To report the use of fireworks, call the Newport Beach Police Department non-emergency line (949-644-3717) only if you know the exact location to provide our dispatchers with detailed information.
Residents & visitors are encouraged to attend public firework shows put on by professionals. The City sponsors a large fireworks display at the Newport Dunes Resort which starts at 9pm. Newport Beach residents, with photo ID, can enter the Dunes in the evening for free to watch the fireworks.
Before you head out to celebrate this weekend, please take a few minutes to address the following items for your home, your vehicles and your pets.
AT HOME: [ ] Close and lock all doors and windows when you leave, even if it’s to make a quick trip to the store or walk the dog. [ ] If you have an alarm, make sure you activate it when you leave. [ ] If you have side gates, keep them locked. [ ] If you are going to be out of town, notify a trusted neighbor that you will be away. [ ] Put indoor lights on timers and consider using a radio, tuned to a talk station, to give the impression that someone is home. [ ] Equip your front and rear porch lights with a photo cell or timer so that they come on automatically from dusk to dawn.
YOUR VEHICLE: [ ] Lock and secure all doors and windows, even if you’re gone for only a few minutes. [ ] When parking outside of your garage, treat your garage door opener as if it were a key to your home and remove it from your vehicle. [ ] If your vehicle has an alarm, activate it! [ ] Remove all valuables from your vehicle, even if you park it inside your garage. [ ] When parking outside, always park your vehicle in a well-lit area.
Have pets? Here are some tips to minimize the impact of the loud noises associated with fireworks: [ ] Bring pets indoors during fireworks displays and, if possible, secure them in an inner room which is least impacted by exterior noise. [ ] Close all doors and windows. [ ] Close window coverings to further dampen the noise. [ ] Use television and/or radio to offset the noise.
Remember to report all suspicious activity immediately by calling the police at 949-644-3717.
The City of Newport Beach enhances public safety efforts on the Fourth of July holiday to help maintain a safe, festive and family friendly environment in the city. Check out NBPD's July 4th Announcement for important information on parties, fireworks, traffic, and more. Please also share this information with visiting friends and family so they know about the beaches, piers, parking and events planned for the holiday.
There has been an increase in reported coyote activity and coyote encounters in the Castaways Park area.
Please keep the following safety tips in mind if you are going to be in this area:
Keep pets on a physical leash, 6 feet in length or less, always under your direct physical control
Keep small children within line of sight and teach them to avoid unknown animals
Stay vigilant and minimize distractions
If you encounter a coyote, follow hazing guidelines:
oStand your ground
oNever turn your back
oMake loud noises and/or throw sticks/rocks until the coyote(s) choose to leave
o To be successful, hazing must continue once it begins until the coyote(s) leave the area
On the Coyote Information Page, you can report a coyote sighting and find more recommendations on preventative measures you can take to discourage coyote activity around humans (which is important for everyone’s safety).
From NBPD: All Southbound lanes of East Coast Hwy at Pelican Point and all Northbound lanes of East Coast Hwy at Newport Coast Dr. are closed until further notice due to a major traffic collision.
From NBPD: All traffic eastbound on Coast Highway at Superior Ave. diverted due to a traffic collision, please use alternate routes for the next few hours.
Missing Person Last Seen on 05/25/2026 at 4:25pm wearing Blue, Green and Pink striped top and matching shorts. Last seen in the area of Newport Pier (72 Newport Pier).
Name: Darlene Perez
Age: 17
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 4' 6
Weight: 120
Additional Information: Missing Juvenile has developmental disabilities. She suffers from psychosis and detached sense of reality. A photo of the individual has been attached.
If you have any information that can help the investigation, please contact Newport Beach Police at 911 if the subject is observed as non-emergency phone lines are still down.
Attention: The Police Department is currently experiencing an unknown issue affecting our non-emergency phone lines. At this time, callers may be unable to reach the department by telephone.
911 services remain fully operational and should be used for emergencies only.
The duration of this outage is currently unknown. We are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible and will provide updates when available.
We appreciate the public’s patience and understanding.
