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Orange County Register beach and surf reporter covering the 42 miles of coastline

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Will we see the Aquaman star at the US Open of Surfing? ocregister.com/2024/01/24/ho…

How Aquaman’s Jason Momoa is teaming up with pro surfing 

World Surf League also announced live streaming of surf contests on ESPN+, including the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach and the WSL Finals.

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Surf's up -- in the desert. So Cal's first artificial wave pool is set to open. Will ocean surfers drive hours inland and pay for waves? Sneak peek looks pretty epic ocregister.com/2023/12/13/so…

Southern California’s first wave pool set to open in Palm Springs on Jan. 1

The Palm Springs Surf Club has been in the works for years and is the first of several inland surf parks planned for the region.

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Apparently, @taylorstanaland from the reality show Selling the OC rips. He earned this year's Boardriding Wave of the Year Wedge Award. See who else nabbed this season's awards at Newport's famed wave: @TMZ @sellingtheoc @netflix @CatchSurf ocregister.com/2023/11/17/we…

Wedge Awards honor big rides, big wipeouts at famed surf spot

Taylor Stanaland, a reality-show star featured in the Netflix series “Selling the OC,” earned Boardriding Wave of the Year.

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Don't feed the coyotes ocregister.com/2023/11/06/of…

Officials suspect coyotes being fed near Bolsa Chica Wetlands

Several recent encounters are prompting officials to post fliers, send out messages to community not to feed the wild animals.

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Pretty big milestone for the San Clemente Pier! ocregister.com/2023/10/24/sa…

San Clemente Pier marks 95 years with pier jumps, parties and $200,000 raised

The iconic, wooden pier holds a lot of memories and milestones, coming a long way since prohibition days when rum was smuggled onto the structure at night.

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These newly-renovated cottages at Crystal Cove are gonna be snatched up quick! ocregister.com/2023/10/17/lo…

Love Crystal Cove cottages? First 8 units on north end slotted to open by Thanksgiving

The final $10 million to finish the $55 million project has been secured and allows for the first of eight units to open next month.

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This crazy looking deep-water creature washed up for a second time at Crystal Cove - right in time for Halloween ocregister.com/2023/10/17/ra…

Rare monster-looking fish with sharp teeth washes up at OC’s Crystal Cove

It is the second angler fish to washed up at Crystal Cove State Park in recent years.

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There's no telling how long the glowing waves will stick around, jump aboard while you can! ocregister.com/2023/09/12/bi…

Beach bioluminescence boat tours launch, scoring glowing blue dolphins, fish

The first night on Sept. 10 quickly sold out, with charter boats running as long as the ocean keeps glowing – but how long is anyone’s guess.

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Did a little TV segment about the glowing bioluminescent waves showing up off the Orange County coast livenowfox.com/video/1276366

Bioluminescent waves light up Calif. coastline | LiveNOW from FOX

The red tide has returned, and you know what that means - bioluminescent waves are lighting up the Southern California coast. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara spoke with OC Register reporter Laylan Connelly...

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Gonna be a hot one this weekend, but be warned if headed to the coast - there's a hurricane swell brewing: ocregister.com/2023/09/07/ex…

Expect heat, big waves from Hurricane Jova this weekend

Unlike Hurricane Hilary, this new storm is staying over the ocean – but hurricane swell could cause trouble for beachgoers hoping to beat triple-digit heat.

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More changes in the surf industry ocregister.com/2023/09/06/qu…

Quiksilver, Billabong sale to Authentic finalized

The sale, finalized last week for an undisclosed amount, is the latest in a wave of change for the mega surf brands rooted in Orange County.

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The latest on the blue waves still showing up in OC! ocregister.com/2023/09/06/cr…

Crowds flock to see bioluminescent waves in Huntington Beach, Sunset Beach, Crystal Cove

The bioluminescence has been showing up across Southern California, the latest spectacle on Sept. 5 and the following night, drawing beachgoers who marveled at the unusual sight.

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Here we go - lots of prep work happening on the coast, just in case we get hammered. Forecasts are all over the place and can change at any moment... What do you think - will surf be epic or a dud? ocregister.com/2023/08/18/co…

Coastal preparations underway – Hurricane Hilary could bring big surf, flooding

In this file photo, a bodyboarder rides a wave at the Wedge in Newport Beach, CA on Friday, August 18, 2023. Cities along the coast were preparing for potential high surf as the effects of Hurricane...

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Going to be on KCRW at 10:30 if you want to tune in to hear about this year's @usopenofsurf
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Tips on how to navigate the @usopenofsurf ocregister.com/2023/07/27/us…

US Open of Surfing: What to know about parking, weather and what to do

The world’s largest action-sports festival is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people to the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier between July 29, and Aug. 6.

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Headed to the beach? Be warned - your stuff might be underwater by the evening. What to know if you're headed to the coast: ocregister.com/2023/06/29/he…

Headed to the beach for the Fourth of July? Here’s some valuable tips you need to know

Big waves and high tides might dampen your beach trip. Traffic will be insane. Fire rings, forget it. Here’s what to know before you head to the coast.

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Moto freestyle on the beach? New news for the upcoming US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach ocregister.com/2023/06/28/ne…

New sponsor, new vibe announced for US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach

Moto freestyle will be coming back full throttle at the upcoming U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach.

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Viral video: Caught up with this tourist from Orange who filmed a guy etching his name into the ancient monument. Read what he had to say about it ocregister.com/2023/06/26/or…

OC tourist’s video of man defacing the Colosseum in Rome makes international news

Footage captured by Ryan Lutz shows a person appearing to etch names into the nearly 2,000-year-old bricks of the ancient amphitheater.

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Rising tide of new surfers adds diversity to ocean

More groups promoting surfing in Black and and ethnic communities has helped more people feel welcome to share the water.

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