California were forced to shut down businesses from Newport Pier to Pacific Coast Highway due to non-residents wreaking havoc on July 4th

Newport Beach stores were also looted, according to local reports, including a Pavilions grocery store. Video footage shows a massive amount of trash and debris left outside the store.

Authorities say about 100 people were arrested and multiple police officers were injured.

Authorities in California were forced to shut down businesses from Newport Pier to Pacific Coast Highway due to non-residents wreaking havoc on July 4th.

Hundreds of people reportedly swarmed police officers and threw debris at them before fighting each other.

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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg)July 5, 2026

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