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Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Erosion Exposes Pipes, Concrete At Famed OC Surf Spot: Report (patch.com) — Erosion at Newport Beach's iconic surf break, The Wedge, is exposing pipes, concrete, rocks, and even barbed wire, raising safety concerns for beachgoers and surfers. A local resident and a City Council member say the city has identified sand to move into the area, but actually getting it in place remains a major challenge.
• Orange County businessman arrested in alleged $100M bank fraud scheme (amedpost.com) — Federal agents recently arrested an Orange County businessman at his Newport Beach mansion in connection with an alleged bank fraud scheme involving nearly $100 million. A judge has ordered him held without bail, citing concerns about community safety and flight risk, while court records describe a lavish lifestyle tied to properties in Newport Beach and nearby coastal cities.
• Penguins fan NHL travel guide: Best 2026-27 trips for Pittsburghers, Nos. 14-1 (nytimes.com) — Planning to follow the Penguins on the road could bring you to Southern California, where the guide highlights Orange County's beaches and calls Newport Beach "wonderful" as a base near Anaheim's Honda Center. While focused on Pittsburgh fans, it paints Newport Beach as a peaceful, attractive stop for hockey travelers pairing Ducks and Kings games.
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