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Off to the 🐖 Races

Jul 21, 2025

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10 min read

Off to the 🐖 Races

Alaskan racing pigs, 21st Aluminum Man Race, Country Kick-back at the Camp

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
RIP La Vida Cantina

Jul 18, 2025

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10 min read

RIP La Vida Cantina

Long live "The House of Vibes"...

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
🗿 New Trader Joe's Coming to Costa Mesa?

Jul 14, 2025

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12 min read

🗿 New Trader Joe's Coming to Costa Mesa?

The parking lot will naturally be redesigned to be as inaccessible as possible

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
🥤 Why Costa Mesa Wins 7/11 (and Newport Doesn’t)

Jul 11, 2025

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13 min read

🥤 Why Costa Mesa Wins 7/11 (and Newport Doesn’t)

Free Slurpies, Wave Pool Opponents, Flight of Newport takes off

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
🌊 Illegal Fireworks? In Costa Mesa??

Jul 7, 2025

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14 min read

🌊 Illegal Fireworks? In Costa Mesa??

Dangerous riptides, Illegal Fireworks, Raccoon Bots and Movies in the Park

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
🌊 Happy Independence Bay

Jul 4, 2025

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11 min read

🌊 Happy Independence Bay

For all who celebrate. Which better be all of you.

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
🌊 Where to Watch Fireworks in Newport + Costa Mesa

Jun 30, 2025

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13 min read

🌊 Where to Watch Fireworks in Newport + Costa Mesa

Also: New CM Police Chief, Rye Goods Dinner Service, 4th of July Fireworks

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
🌊 Luxury Lightbulbs, Gelson Superchargers, Fish Frys.

Jun 27, 2025

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12 min read

🌊 Luxury Lightbulbs, Gelson Superchargers, Fish Frys.

...and other weird headlines from Newport & Costa Mesa

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
🌊 The Best Coffee in Costa Mesa + Newport

Jun 23, 2025

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12 min read

🌊 The Best Coffee in Costa Mesa + Newport

Unofficial Foodie week in Costa Mesa, Plan ahead for July 4th, BBB Merch

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
🌊 Dog Days in Newport + Costa Mesa

Jun 20, 2025

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12 min read

🌊 Dog Days in Newport + Costa Mesa

Dog Fashion Show, German Shepherd Summer Bash, Paws on the Patio, Tiki Weekend

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
🌊 The Best Places to Paddleboard in Newport Beach

Jun 17, 2025

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10 min read

🌊 The Best Places to Paddleboard in Newport Beach

Plan ahead for summer concerts, 4th of July shows

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
🌊 Is Erewhon Coming to Newport Beach?

Jun 13, 2025

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11 min read

🌊 Is Erewhon Coming to Newport Beach?

In the meantime, here's what to do this Father's Day Weekend..

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
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