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Newport Commission to Discuss Fate of Fire Rings

Written comments about the fire rings are now being accepted by the commission via email.

Government January 31, 2012 at 04:49 pm

Coastal Commission Delays Fire Ring Vote

The panel will wait until May to decide whether Newport Beach can get rid of its 60 fire…

Government March 6, 2013 at 09:12 pm

Newport Beach City Council to Vote on Fire Rings

The 60 fire rings will be discussed at Tuesday's City Council meeting.

Government March 12, 2012 at 08:06 pm

Air-Quality Agency Enters the Debate Over Fire Rings

The South Coast Air Quality Management District proposes removing all beach rings, not just…

Around Town March 17, 2013 at 05:04 pm

Newport Resends Fire Ring Application to Coastal Commission

In a resubmitted packet to the California Coastal Commission, the city of Newport Beach…

Government August 21, 2012 at 09:48 pm

Coastal Commission to Vote on Fire Rings

The California Coastal Commission will take up the Newport Beach fire ring issue on Wednesday…

Top News March 3, 2013 at 03:27 am

Fire Ring Ban May Dim Persian New Year Tradition

As part of the Persian New Year tradition, Persians jump over the fire pits at Big Corona…

Government March 22, 2013 at 06:25 pm

Update: Petition Surfaces in Response to Newport Beach's…

On Tuesday the City Council voted to get rid of the 60 city-owned fire pits at Big Corona…

Government March 15, 2012 at 02:12 am

Fire Rings Should Keep Burning, Coastal Commission Staff…

City officials shouldn’t remove 60 fire rings at Big Corona Beach and near the Balboa Pier,…

Police & Fire February 26, 2013 at 01:51 am

Blog: Fire Rings Fruit Cake Bingo

Smart enough to know the fire rings are poisoning the entire region, but not smart enough to…

Frank Peters's Blog May 8, 2013 at 02:08 pm

Blog: The Arguments Against Fire Rings

Are you just fanning the flames? Or are you up to speed on the risks from the fire rings?

Frank Peters's Blog May 8, 2013 at 02:07 pm

AQMD Likens Beach Fires to Diesel Trucks

A single bonfire spews as much pollution in one evening as a heavy-duty diesel truck driving…

Fire rings at Little Corona Beach in Corona del Mar. (Photo credit Nisha Gutierrez-Jaime)

Top News May 16, 2013 at 07:04 pm

Newport Commission Says Fire Rings Must Go

The next step is for the City Council to decide if the 60 fire rings should be banned.

Government February 8, 2012 at 10:06 pm

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AQMD to Address Fire Ring Debate

Newport Beach officials will present their position against beach fire rings Thursday to the…

Government March 28, 2013 at 11:49 am

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Don't Ban Beach Fires, OC Supes Say

Orange County officials criticize a smog agency proposal to outlaw seaside bonfires, saying…

Government April 23, 2013 at 09:29 pm

Fire Ring Debate Continues to Heat Up

Representatives from Newport Beach and Huntington Beach went to Diamond Bar on Thursday to…

Business March 29, 2013 at 11:40 am

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Blog: Battle Over Beachside Fire Rings

When Huntington Beach showed up at the AQMD last week to advocate for keeping their polluting…

Frank Peters's Blog May 8, 2013 at 02:07 pm

Beach Fire Ring Critic Quits Coastal Commission

William Burke, who likened the smoke from Newport fire pits to carpet-bombing in Vietnam,…

Government April 18, 2013 at 07:14 pm

OC Mayors to Discuss Ban on Beach Fire Pits

Several Orange County mayors will gather Wednesday to discuss the issue of fire pits on Orange…

Top News May 14, 2013 at 11:56 pm

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Blog: Sunday Night Crowds at Big Corona Beach

Time lapse photography captures the evening beach scene.

Frank Peters's Blog August 27, 2012 at 08:05 pm

City Backs New Police Headquarters, Will Study Fire Ring…

I Heart Puppies store was also among the topics addressed by the City Council on Tuesday.

Government September 15, 2011 at 11:44 pm

Solar Eclipse Wows the Southland -- Send Us Your Photos!

"Kind of freaky" event won't occur for 10 more years.

Around Town May 21, 2012 at 10:20 am

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Fire Department: Beware of Massive Waves

The Newport Beach Fire Department is urging residents and visitors to use caution while in the…

Police & Fire May 20, 2011 at 06:01 pm

Mayor Boardman, Rise to the Occasion

Like so much in politics, two sides seemingly wage war over the fate of the fire pits. Mayor…

Mayor Connie Boardman with Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido

Frank Peters's Blog May 20, 2013 at 10:35 am

Blog: Do You Let Your Dog Bark at Strangers?

As part of the national movement against preventing dog bites, Newport Beach dog trainer…

Around Town May 30, 2012 at 02:15 pm

Newport Police Pile On Extra July 4 Patrols

Police say they want revelers to have a blast but also make sure they follow the rules. Last…

Police & Fire June 29, 2012 at 04:32 pm