Councilmembers approved a new school resource officer program contract but await an agreement with the Newport-Mesa Unified School district on a campus camera system.

The Laguna Beach City Council approved changes to its policy regarding the formation of underground utility assessment districts to entice residents to support such projects as wildfire mitigation efforts.

Tuesday’s discussion comes two months after the firing of City Manager Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, which prompted a new request by a council member.

The Irvine-based nonprofit hosted its 14th annual surf and paddle summer camp on Thursday morning at Newport Aquatic Center and the Newport Dunes.

A man whose name has not yet been released, was arrested early Thursday morning at the end of a pursuit that began in the West Valley section of Los Angeles and ended in O.C.

Eric Duane Bird pleaded not guilty Tuesday on charges of child abuse and endangerment and a misdemeanor count of possession of a controlled substance related to the Fourth of July weekend incident.

City leaders praised first responders and drew attention to fire mitigation measures after the Rancho fire, which broke out on Monday afternoon, was largely contained by Tuesday evening.

The 10 new homes would be built on Pacific Coast Highway between 18th Street and 19th Street. A neighbor said he plans to appeal Tuesday’s decision to the City Council.

Running Tuesday evenings through July at Fairview Park, the series is hosted by the Costa Mesa Foundation and raises funds for local schools and community groups.

In a tradition that stretches back nearly seven decades, the Old Glory Boat Parade celebrated Independence Day in Newport Harbor, organized by the American Legion Yacht Club, Post 291.

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Authorities arrested a 13-year-old boy suspected of lighting a firework that is believed to have caused the Rancho fire, a brush fire that broke out on Monday in Laguna Beach.