1. The California Coastal Commission staff once again is recommending that Newport Beach’s application to remove 60 beach fire rings be rejected at a July 11 meeting; read our story here.
2. City officials tagged 17 Corona del Mar news racks for removal; read our story here.
3. A sewage spill closed the beaches from Bayside Drive to Carnation Cove this week; read our stories here and here.
4. A plug that accidentally became disconnected at this year’s Scenic 5K caused a delay in race results and canceled the awards ceremony; read our story here.
5. Is Sweet Lady Jane Bakery ever going to open? Read more about what’s going on here.