Newport Beach Faces Fourth-of-July Mayhem Fueled by Social Media
Newport Beach, California, is trying to prevent a repeat of a July 4 weekend that drew thousands to the Balboa Peninsula after a social-media-driven “takeover,” leading to illegal fireworks, scuffles, looting, and more than 300 arrests—mostly among young, out-of-state visitors—prompting residents and city leaders to consider stricter measures to restore order and safety.