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Our weekly read on Orange County real estate — what moved, what listed and what it means for your block — every Friday morning.

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Latest · Issue of October 23, 2026

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October 16, 2026What’s Happening Around Orange County This WeekNewport Beach plans new coastal protections, Fashion Island hosts StyleWeek OC, local parks get upgrades and more.October 9, 2026What’s Happening Around Orange County This WeekNew luxury homes in Dana Point, the Newport Beach Film Festival returns, fresh housing plans in Costa Mesa and more.October 2, 2026What’s Happening Around Orange County This WeekA new Laguna Beach landmark opens, Newport Beach expands its drone program, Laguna Niguel prepares for a major development and more.September 25, 2026What’s Happening Around Orange County This WeekNew homes proposed in Newport Beach, changes coming to Fashion Island, major Laguna Beach improvements and more.September 18, 2026What’s Happening Around Orange County This WeekA landmark Irvine attraction gets a makeover, Great Park adds new destinations, big changes are coming to Dana Point and more.September 11, 2026What's new around Orange County this week?A new hospital concept for Laguna Beach, a major Irvine headquarters, Newport Beach’s newest venue and more.September 4, 2026What's new around Orange County this week?A $1.2 billion expansion opens in Irvine, new security measures in Newport Beach, changes at Pelican Hill and more.August 28, 2026This Week Around Orange CountyA major weekend at Great Park, new developments in Newport Beach, changes at Dana Point Harbor and more worth knowing.August 21, 2026This Week Around Orange CountyNew development in Newport Beach, what’s ahead for Great Park, and a popular NYC name coming to OC.August 14, 2026This Week Around Orange CountyLaguna Niguel’s future downtown, a major Irvine investment, coastal rail plans and more.

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