🌱 Patch AM: Newport Beach Faces Eroding Sand, Sewage Leaks As Surf Ravages SoCal Coast

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In today's newsletter:

• Newport Beach rushes berms, repairs sewer leak amid pounding surf
• How a Newport Beach plea deal cut jail time in half

Also on today's calendar: 30th Original Lobster Festival - Sept. 11-13, 2026 - Free Parking! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 72 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 80, low: 71.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 78 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Newport Beach Faces Eroding Sand, Sewage Leaks As Surf Ravages SoCal Coast (patch.com) — Newport Beach is scrambling to protect its shoreline as powerful surf from Tropical Storm Marie erodes sand, damages berms near Balboa Pier and The Wedge, and even causes a sewer line break by Corona del Mar State Beach. City crews quickly repaired the leak and posted health advisories, while massive sand berms were rushed into place as neighboring coastal cities report damaged homes, evacuations, and worsening erosion tied to a strengthening El Niño.
   

• COURT WATCH: Plea Agreement Resolves Four Cases, Cuts Jail Time in Half for Accused on Probation (davisvanguard.org) — A recent plea deal at the Harbor Justice Center in Newport Beach wrapped four pending cases for a probationer, cutting a 30-day jail term to about four more days served. The agreement keeps the accused on probation, with the court emphasizing staying out of trouble instead of a longer jail stay.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Newport Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• 30th Original Lobster Festival - Sept. 11-13, 2026 - Free Parking! →
  Fountain Valley Recreation Center & Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Come Join Us for Prom Night Redo! →
  Stages Bar, 604 E Dyer Rd, Santa Ana
  5:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Art Lovers Invited - LOCA ArtsGiving Brunch →
  Laguna College of Art and Design, 2222 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Tamir Hendelman and Terrell Stafford →
  Campus JAX, 3950 Campus Dr, Newport Beach
  6:30 pm
Friday September 11
• Mixed Media Workshop: Colored Pencils
  Sherman Library & Gardens 2647 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
  10:00 am
• Last Shot Band →
  Campus JAX, 3950 Campus Dr, Newport Beach
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Tijuana Dogs →
  Campus JAX, 3950 Campus Dr, Newport Beach
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Heartbeat of Mexico →
  Musco Center for the Arts, One University Dr, Orange
  1:00 pm
• Blessing Of The Waves →
  Pier Plaza, 401 CA-1, Huntington Beach
  5:00 pm
• Laurel Canyon Dreamin' →
  Campus JAX, 3950 Campus Dr, Newport Beach
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• JAX SongStage with Kayla Kraemer: The Story Behind the Song™ ft. Kelly Fitzgerald, Michelle Mangione →
  Campus JAX, 3950 Campus Dr, Newport Beach
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
• OC Searches for The Greatest Storyteller →
  Campus JAX, 3950 Campus Dr, Newport Beach
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Found This sweet boy running - overheated and hungry on Balboa island No tags or collar brought him into my store for snacks, water and cool air have called animal control so nothing happens to him Extremely timid if I move my
  hand too quickly He cowards Hopefully someone recognizes him Please post (Nextdoor Bayside Village)
• EDIT: HOME!!!
  This dog was cruising down Marine. Its now safe at the Cigar store. My mail lady just asked me to post this. (Nextdoor Balboa Island)

• Eli Lilly posted a job opening for Pharmaceutical Sales Representative - Associate Territory Manager - Cardiometabolic Health in Newport Beach. Apply here.
• CVS Health posted a job opening for Beauty Sales Consultant in Costa Mesa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newport Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Costa Mesa

• Costa Mesa pauses cannabis-funded homebuyers assistance plan, will let funds accrue (latimes.com)
• OC Auto Show exits Anaheim with new event, venue coming in spring 2027 (ocregister.com)
• Culture Club Rocks the OC Fair (news4usonline.com)

Irvine

• The City's Free Grocery Food Box Program Needs Volunteers (irvinecommunitynewsandviews.org)

Laguna Beach

• 4 Oceanfront Homes Yellow-Tagged In Laguna Beach As Surf Ravages SoCal Coast (patch.com)

Ok Newport Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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