A California holiday tradition suddenly spiraled into chaos with 402 arrests

Eyewitness footage shows police charging into beach crowds — which appear to be made up of mostly teens.

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Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· Jul 7, 2026

A California holiday tradition suddenly spiraled into chaos with 402 arrests

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A California holiday tradition suddenly spiraled into chaos with 402 arrests

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· Jul 5, 2026

Fireworks and fights: Hundreds arrested at Fourth of July celebration in Newport Beach

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The OregonianCenter· Jul 7, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

A California holiday tradition suddenly spiraled into chaos with 402 arrests

FoxlaCenter· Jul 6, 2026

More than 400 arrested after chaotic July 4 crowds overwhelm Newport Beach

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· Jul 6, 2026

‘It was a mad house.' How 400 people ended up getting arrested in Newport Beach on Fourth of July

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· Jul 5, 2026

More than 400 arrested during Fourth of July celebrations in Newport Beach

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New York PostLean Right· Jul 9, 2026

Half of the Newport Beach 4th of July rioters called this surprising location home

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A California holiday tradition suddenly spiraled into chaos with 402 arrests

Breitbart NewsRight· Jul 7, 2026

Hundreds Arrested After Fireworks Thrown into Crowds at Newport Beach July 4 Celebration