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August 05, 2026

Top Things to Do in O.C. This Week: August 5th through 11th

New Swan Shakespeare Festival: “The Merry Wives of Windsor Cove”, OC Parks Sunset Cinema, plus more things to do in O.C this week.

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The FACE of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Recognized as one of the top oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Orange County by Orange Coast magazine, Dr. Steven Miyamoto has more than 30 years of experience providing high-level care to oral surgery patients.

Around O.C.

Out-of-control Tesla crashes into homes, leaving behind trail of destruction in Orange

A 22-year-old driver of an out-of-control Tesla crashed into multiple homes, leaving behind a trail of destruction in an Orange neighborhood overnight.

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Measles Found In OC Toddler As Cases Rise Across US, Health Officials Say

The Orange County Health Care Agency reported that the child had a history of international travel.

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Orange County’s Biggest Civic News as the OC Fair Opens

The Orange County Fair opens with higher prices that officials say are from increased costs, more Airbnb regulations could be coming to Newport Beach after the Fourth of July chaos – these are some of OC’s biggest civic headlines.

Voice of OC • Spencer Custodio

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