Helicopter Crash Kills 3 | Unsolved Mystery | Newport Beach: 2018

NEWPORT BEACH, CA —Newport Beach stories on Patch.com ranged from glorious images of our beautiful city to news of the strange. Patch editors shared stories of local fires, car thefts and architectural delights. Area high school students marched for their lives, in honor of those killed in Parkland Florida's mass shooting event.

Here are a few of the photos, news stories and neighborhood tales of note from the past 12 months. As 2018 comes to a close, Patch looks back on the stories that got you, our readers, talking.

Hotel Execs Perished In Helicopter Crash: Newport Beach

A Newport Beach man has perished, along with 2 other victims in the fatal helicopter crash. All were connected to The Standard hotel chain.

Who Killed Linda O'Keefe? Newport Beach Police Retell Her Story

"No one is concerned when I don't come home from school right away. Or not TOO concerned. It's a different time back in 1973," Linda says.

Air Mattress Surfer Nails Nightmare-Sized Surf At Newport's Wedge

The waves were huge, but this Newport Beach area surfer has a backup plan in case of a wipeout. Air mattress surfing does have its benefits.

2018 Best Places To Live: Newport Beach Made US News Rankings

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2018 Best Places to Live in the United States ranking. Newport Beach made the list.

Countdown To Capture For Millionaire On U.S. 15 Most Wanted List

An accused murderer is at large, but NB Police, OCDA and the U.S. Marshals say that they are tightening the net with a new podcast & reward.

No Jumping From This Newport Beach Bridge, Cops Say

After a man jumped from the Lido Bridge into a boat, injuring a female passenger, local cops are stepping up to stop future bridge jumping.

Bravo Reality Show Surgeon, Girlfriend Charged In Date Rapes

Police believe a Newport surgeon who appeared in "Online Dating Rituals Of The American Male" is a serial rapist along with his girlfriend.

Tiny Home In Corona Del Mar Hits Market For Whopping $2.4 Million

Is this one bedroom, one bath 780 sqft 1920s Corona del Mar home worth the price $2 million and change price tag?

In Memory...

Costa Mesa Fire Captain Mike Kreza's Celebration Of Life

"We miss our brother dearly, and we'll take it from here, Captain Kreza," CMFA said.

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