Orange County, CA|News|
2026 July 4 Fireworks In Orange County: Where To Watch
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America's 250th anniversary in Orange County.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
- Laguna Beach, CA
Howdy and welcome! I am your friendly and capable Patch Orange County editor covering the following sites: Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Lake Forest, Los Alamitos-Seal Beach and Laguna Niguel-Dana Point.
Since graduating from Cal State Long Beach in 2018, I've worked for a number of Orange County-centric publications — including The Daily Pilot and Voice of OC, where I culminated my talent and love for finding and relaying hyperlocal news to my surrounding communities. Aside from that, I love karaoke, ad-libbing and compulsive spending. I have several other hobbies that you may or may not care to know about, and a birthday that falls on July 10.
My highest priority is delivering news and knowledge that my Orange County communities should know, and if you ever have any suggestions or tips, please feel free to email them to me at: miranda.ceja@patch.com.
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Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
2026 July 4 Fireworks In Newport Beach: Where To Watch
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Newport Beach.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
2026 July 4 Fireworks In Seal Beach: Where To Watch
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Seal Beach.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA|News|
2026 July 4 Fireworks In Rancho Santa Margarita: Where To Watch
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Rancho Santa Margarita.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|News|
2026 July 4 Fireworks In Mission Viejo: Where To Watch
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Mission Viejo.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|News|
2026 July 4 Fireworks In Lake Forest: Where To Watch
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Lake Forest.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
2026 July 4 Fireworks In Dana Point: Where To Watch
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Dana Point.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
2026 July 4 Fireworks In Laguna Beach: Where To Watch
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary in and around Laguna Beach.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
OC Man Charged With Manslaughter When Illegal Firework Explodes, Kills Little Girl
The Buena Park man was charged with involuntary manslaughter after the 8-year-old girl died from multiple internal injuries on July 4, 2025.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
'It Was Like Getting Punched In The Stomach': OC Lifeguards Filmed With Secret Cameras Speak Out
The former superintendent charged with secretly filming 23 lifeguards and other employees is scheduled to be arraigned Aug. 6.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
West Nile Mosquito Invasion 'Off-The-Charts' In OC: What To Know
The mosquitoes were found in two Orange County cities and prompted health officials to warn the public about the pests.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Iconic 'Ziggurat' Building In Laguna Niguel Finally Has New Owners, City Says
The U.S. General Services Administration announced the completion of the sale to a Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian affiliate this week.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
OC City Posts, Then Deletes Amusing Fake ID Arrest Video
It was not immediately clear why the video was taken down as of Wednesday morning.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Police Crack Down On World Cup Street Takeovers In OC
The Santa Ana Police Department issued the warning after a street takeover spawned in the city after a World Cup game.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
The 'Epic Exit' To A 'Monster Ride' In Newport Beach: Photo Of The Week
This jaw-dropping photograph was taken by a SoCal photographer known for his mesmerizing shots of the coastline.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Disneyland Announces $59 Ticket Deal For The Summer
Disneyland Resort announced a specially priced Evening Ticket that allows guests to visit Disneyland or Disney California Adventure.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Massive Search For Missing Surfer Ends In Newport Beach
A missing swimmer was found safe on land after an intense, multi-agency search and rescue operation in Newport Beach.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
New Coffee Shop Opens Doors In Laguna Niguel: Giveaway, Raffle
A Los Angeles-based cafe is coming to south Orange County this July.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Laguna Beach|News|
Dramatic Skies Over Christmas Cove: Laguna Beach Photo Of The Day
This idyllic photograph was taken this past week by a local photographer.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
OC Couple Tried To Save Man Attacked By Crocodile At Resort: Report
An Orange County couple told ABC7 that they tried to save a tourist from a deadly crocodile attack in Puerto Vallerta Friday.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
