Eric Licas covers Newport Beach for the Daily Pilot. He previously was a crime and public safety reporter and, before that, spent four years as a staff writer with the Orange County Register and the Southern California News Group. He has been on the ground to cover active wildfires, civil unrest and mass shootings. He was born in the Philippines, raised in the San Fernando Valley and is a Cal State Northridge alumnus.
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Oct. 4, 2024
Cinema buffs will have a wide variety of films to choose from screening over the course of the eight-day festival.
Oct. 4, 2024
More than $4 million has been invested into boosting Orange County election officials’ capacity to count votes since 2022, and they’re confident they’ll conduct a fair and accurate count.
Oct. 3, 2024
Supporters say the law ensures fair access to goods and services, but some businesses have raised concerns over safety.
Oct. 2, 2024
UCI Professor Chris Schwarz uses movies, television and other pop culture references to explain complicated predictions about Orange County’s financial future in a way that’s approachable and easy to apply to real life situations, chamber officials say.
Oct. 1, 2024
The tree towers over the Balboa Branch Library and adjacent Fire Station No. 1, both of which are scheduled for demolition and replacement beginning in 2025.
Sept. 27, 2024
Workers say they’re struggling to make ends meet and overworked, sometimes with as few as two employees in the entire store late at night.
Sept. 26, 2024
Blankenhorn highlighted her years decades of experience as an educator and civil servant, while Barnes promoted her expertise as a businesswoman and advisory role to the City Council as a Community and Library Services commissioner.
Sept. 24, 2024
Attendees received guidance on how to assess and respond to threats during a mass shooting as well as introductory first aid training.
Sept. 20, 2024
Three incumbents who represent liberal leaning voices on a seven-person body that currently has a conservative majority are defending their seats against challengers in the November election.
Sept. 20, 2024