Newport Beach Dog Park

Training for the Pacific Airshow begins today, Thursday, October 18 at 1 p.m. until about 2 p.m. You're going to see and hear military planes flying overhead as the pilots prepare for this weekend's show.

The Pacific Airshow returns to Huntington Beach this weekend and there will be practice flights on Thursday and Friday by the Air Force Thunderbirds, which can be loud. If you furry friends are not fans of loud noises, please ensure they are secure and are wearing current ID.

The Police Department has issued a coyote advisory due to a recent increase in coyote sightings. Coyotes are predators and frequent visitors in urban areas. For everyone's safety, it is important that coyotes remain wary of humans. The PD offers the following tips to deter them and to protect your pets: -Enclose outdoor animal areas -Keep your pets indoors -Feed your pets indoors... -Reduce areas of potential shelter, such as thick brush and weeds -Eliminate potential food and water sources, such as fallen fruit -Never feed coyotes -Use negative reinforcement To learn more or to report a sighting, visit newportbeachca.gov/coyote

Come out an play in the shade! The dog park has shade structures, water fountains and benches so you and Cooper can enjoy your time together.

Keep your pups safe and secure! Here are some tips to minimize the impact of the loud noises associated with fireworks: Make sure they have on their collar with current ID. Bring them indoors during fireworks displays and, if possible, secure them in an inner room which is least impacted by exterior noise.... Close all doors and windows. Close window coverings to further dampen the noise. Use television and/or radio to offset the noise.

The Christmas Boat Parade will open and close with fireworks shows again this year. Area residents are encouraged to keep pets indoors and to make sure pets have current i.d. tags.

Dress up your four-legged friend and come to the Howl-O-Ween costume party on Saturday, October 28 from 10 a.m. to noon at Marina Park!

Want to know more about what the County is doing to control mosquitos? Come to the City's community forum on 9/21 at the Back Bay Science Center.

OC Public Works staff is at Marina Park until 8 p.m. to answer questions about the Lower Sand Management Project, which is scheduled to begin at the end of the month. Join us!

A County of Orange construction project is scheduled to begin this month at the mouth of the Santa Ana River. OC Public Works staff are hosting an open house on Monday, September 12 for community members to learn more about the project. The open house is being held at Marina Park, located at 1600 West Balboa Blvd. from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

It's #NationalDogDay! How are you going to celebration with your furry friend?

Four-legged friends are welcome at many Newport Beach restaurants. The Newport Beach Restaurant Association and Dine Newport Beach have published a pet-friendly dining guide. So, the next time you are out for a stroll, stop by one of the listed restaurants to grab a bite to eat with the whole family. http://bit.ly/2bD6aRr