Almost half arrested in violent July 4 Newport Beach ruckus were from out-of-state: report

Those arrested or cited during the chaos in Newport Beach on the Fourth of July ranged in age from 13 to 39.

Majority of Newport Beach rioters didn’t come from affluent beach city – with some traveling from out of state

Newport Beach’s chaotic Fourth of July weekend wasn’t fueled by locals after all. Police data shows the overwhelming majority of the hundreds of people arrested or cited during the holiday mayhem on ...

Influencers, out-of-state revelers major contributors to Newport Beach July 4th chaos, officials say

After arresting some 400 people in response to disruption and chaos on the Fourth of July, Newport Beach officials are tracking where the revelers came from and what drew them to the coastal town.
Orange County Register

OC History: How the Balboa Island Ferry changed Newport Beach

Chances are if you’ve visited Newport Beach before, you’re familiar with Balboa Island. The area has its quirks and charm from the first frozen banana stand that became an inspiration for TV’s ...

They've survived drunken riots and Dennis Rodman. But July 4th was too much for Newport Beach

Last weekend's mayhem, in which thousands descended on the community and more than 400 ended up under arrest, has spurred ...
Santa Rosa Press Democrat

400 arrested, fireworks hurled at crowds, police in chaotic July 4th in Newport Beach

A July 4th celebration that drew thousands of people to the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach for the holiday weekend erupted in chaos on Saturday evening as fights broke out, fireworks were hurled at ...