The Daily Pilot’s e-newspaper includes Thursday’s coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.

Daily Pilot and TimesOC readers share their thoughts about local issues and events, including this week the evolving plans for Fairview Park in Costa Mesa.

Food writer Edwin Goei takes a look at Vietnamese tradition offered at eateries new and old in Orange County.

The Griffins earned their eighth straight league title with a 2-0 win over the Sailors on Wednesday night in the Sunset League tournament championship game.

Santa Ana City Council members debate the merits of an advisory group to bolster its sanctuary city law amid President Trump’s second term in office.

The musical play, co-produced by Segerstom Center for the Arts and Belfast-based children’s theater company Cahoots of Northern Ireland, opens in a world premiere Saturday.

Hector Guzman Jr., accused of raping a woman at a Laguna Hills business Jan. 25, did not enter a plea at his arraignment Tuesday. He is scheduled to appear in court for a hearing Feb. 21.

Matthew Hatchette, who played for eight years in the NFL, will replace Brett Brown in guiding the Oilers.

San Clemente council members pass on teaming up with Huntington Beach against California’s “sanctuary state” law while asking Customs and Border Protection about cameras to monitor immigrant boat crossings.

Dave Miner, a 22-year veteran of the department, had been serving as acting chief of police since his predecessor, Joe Cartwright, retired at the end of 2024.

Restaurants offer prix fixe menus and other intimate dining experiences for Valentine’s weekend.

Gaby Zifcak had seven goals to lead Ocean View to an 8-6 win over JW North in the first round of the CIF Southern Section Division 6 girls’ water polo playoffs.