TimesOC - October 1, 2026
Today’s Headlines
- Pacific Airshow, celebrating its 10th year, takes off in Huntington Beach from Friday to Sunday over the Pacific Ocean, expecting hundreds of thousands of spectators.
- Youth programs, including an art exhibition contest, launch this month in Newport Beach.
- Huntington Beach council candidates discuss business at a chamber forum.
- Nine former mayors call for change on Newport Beach City Council in a Mailbag.
- Laguna Beach’s Promenade on Forest becomes a permanent downtown fixture.
- State declines to investigate whether Anaheim mayor failed to properly disclose husband’s trip to Qatar.
- Two more boats go up in flames in Huntington Harbour, one week after an earlier fire.
- Costa Mesa officials approve density bonus plan for 21 ownership units on 1.49 acres.
- U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds arrive in Orange County ahead of the air show.
- High School Roundup: Laguna Beach football earns road win against previously unbeaten San Pedro.
- The California Wine Festival prepares to uncork California wines and coastal views in Huntington Beach.
The TimesOC Newsletter
Heads up!
The sky’s the party in Huntington Beach this weekend as the city celebrates its premier event, marking its 10th anniversary with a return of the Pacific Airshow.
Mailbag
- Carol Daus writes, calling on members of Huntington Beach City Council to respect all citizens regardless of their politics.
The Latest
Sports
- Sage Hill football avenges last season’s playoff exit with a 42-36 win over Chadwick.
News
- Locals build elaborate sandcastles at the 64th annual Corona del Mar contest, a beloved tradition sponsored by the Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce.
- Newport Beach turns pink as the Komen O.C. walk draws 10,000 participants to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research.
TimesOC Features
- "Grrrl Germs" exhibition explores the Riot Grrrl movement’s global impact through fliers, zines, and music at the Great Park Gallery in Irvine.
- Artist Carla Roque paints a mural honoring 13-year-old Anaheim student Mia Mejia, who lost her life to suicide, in collaboration with the city of Anaheim.
- Spectrum SunWheel debuts at the Irvine Spectrum Center, offering a new attraction for visitors.
Music
- Newport Beach resident José Hernández, Mariachi player and musician, earns his 11th Latin Grammy nomination for the album “El Voz De Mi Trompeta (50 años).”
Sports
- Ocean View boys’ water polo continues its turnaround with a win over Marina.