Newport

A community garden could be coming to the Westside neighborhood of Newport. Details about who is proposing the project, where it would be located, and when it might open were not immediately available. Local residents would likely use the space for growing food and community gatherings if the plan moves forward.

A little-used park in Newport may be converted into a community garden, according to a local report. No further details on the proposal, such as who is behind it, its cost, or a timeline, were available. Residents' reactions have not yet been recorded, and it is not clear whether officials have formally backed the idea.

Orcas have been sighted off Newport Beach in Southern California, in what observers link to unusual ocean conditions. El Nino and Hurricane Polo are said to be pushing rare marine wildlife toward the region, with warm waters drawing species that are seldom seen so far north. The orca sightings have drawn attention from locals and wildlife watchers along the coast.

A new vintage store called Sunset Marketplace has opened in Ocean Beach, San Diego, according to local outlet Times of San Diego. Details about its location, vendors, or opening date were not provided. The shop adds to the neighborhood's known cluster of secondhand and thrift retailers along Newport Avenue.

Virginia Business has published an overview of Hampton Roads, the coastal region of southeastern Virginia that includes Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Newport News. The piece provides a rundown of the region's economy, key industries and business climate, giving readers a snapshot of one of the state's major metropolitan areas.