The victim was working alone overnight when the suspect walked in, propositioned her for sex and then pointed a replica firearm at her when she refused.

The walk, which takes place in the flower streets of Corona del Mar, included live entertainment, beer and wine gardens and promotions from local restaurants and vendors.

Mayor Barbara Delgleize joined others at the dedication ceremony, which took place Saturday morning.

Christopher Christensen, principal at Newland Elementary School, was found dead after reportedly jumping from a Disneyland parking garage, authorities said.

Giant snowflakes on the Huntington Beach Pier got people in the holiday spirit Sunday night, during the annual Light a Light of Love ceremony.

Hey, you: No matter the name, you should never use an apostrophe to make it plural, writes grammar expert June Casagrande.

Newport Beach lawyer and ex-attorney for porn star Stormy Daniels gets 14 years in prison for dodging taxes and stealing millions of dollars from clients.

The Laguna Beach football team lost to Granada Hills Charter 56-55 in the CIF State Southern California Regional Division 4-A bowl game. Jackson Kollock accounted for six total touchdowns.

The Daily Pilot’s e-newspaper includes Sunday’s coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.

“A lot of us get in the habit of being punitive ...” supervising correctional officer Erick Bieger said. “Well, best-practices evidence shows us that doesn’t work.”

The new shop — 420 Central Newport Mesa on Harbor Boulevard — held a Black Friday soft opening that, while modest, was attended by council members and even the city’s mayor.

The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade will kick off in just little over a week on Dec. 14. About 55 boats are registered as of Thursday. About 25% are first-time entries.