Contributing columnist

Richard Dunn

Richard Dunn writes a weekly column for Coastal Current, an edition of the Orange County Register that serves the cities of Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach and Newport Beach.

Corona Del Mar High players carry the trophy after beating Newport Harbor High for the sixth time in a row during the 57th annual Battle of the Bay rivalry game Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 in Newport Beach.
(Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)

Dunn Deal: Football rivalry between Corona del Mar, Newport Harbor has deep roots

January 16, 2025 at 10:35 a.m.

Richard Dunn, a longtime sportswriter, writes the Dunn Deal column regularly for The Orange County Register's weekly, The Coastal Current North.

Rolly Pulaski is a member of the Newport Harbor High Hall of Fame. (Courtesy of Richard Dunn)

Dunn: A father’s memories mix with memories of Newport Harbor’s first CIF girls volleyball title

January 2, 2025 at 10:40 a.m.

Richard Dunn, a longtime sportswriter, writes the Dunn Deal column regularly for The Orange County Register's weekly, The Coastal Current North.

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Dunn: The ’90s, an epic era in girls volleyball in Newport Beach schools

December 19, 2024 at 9:56 a.m.

Richard Dunn, a longtime sportswriter, writes the Dunn Deal column regularly for The Orange County Register's weekly, The Coastal Current North.

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Dunn: Newport Harbor alum is front and center behind the scenes at Fox Sports

December 6, 2024 at 10:48 a.m.

Richard Dunn, a longtime sportswriter, writes the Dunn Deal column regularly for The Orange County Register's weekly, The Coastal Current North.

Peyton Reed, holding buoy in front row, with other Newport Beach lifeguards in 1957. (Courtesy of Peyton Reed)

Dunn Deal: A fairytale upbringing in Newport Beach’s Back Bay

November 21, 2024 at 10:37 a.m.

Richard Dunn, a longtime sportswriter, writes the Dunn Deal column regularly for The Orange County Register's weekly, The Coastal Current North.

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Dunn: Honoring heroes from local schools on Veterans Day

November 7, 2024 at 10:36 a.m.

Richard Dunn, a longtime sportswriter, writes the Dunn Deal column regularly for The Orange County Register's weekly, The Coastal Current North.

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Dunn: Sea Kings celebrating 35 years of CIF titles

October 17, 2024 at 10:22 a.m.

Richard Dunn, a longtime sportswriter, writes the Dunn Deal column regularly for The Orange County Register's weekly, The Coastal Current North.

Corona del Mar’s team celebrates winning the Battle of the Bay after a Sunset League football game between Corona del Mar High and Newport Harbor High at Newport Harbor High School on Friday October 21, 2022.(Photo by Michael Goulding)

Dunn: Nothing bigger than Battle of the Bay annual game in Newport Beach

October 3, 2024 at 10:10 a.m.

Richard Dunn, a longtime sportswriter, writes the Dunn Deal column regularly for The Orange County Register's weekly, The Coastal Current North.

Newport Harbor’s 1994 CIF-SS championship team takes a moment to pose for a photo in the end zone in a game against Los Alamitos during a Sunset League football game Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 at Newport Harbor. (Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)

Dunn: 1994 Tars will be spotlighted at homecoming

September 19, 2024 at 9:51 a.m.

Richard Dunn, a longtime sportswriter, writes the Dunn Deal column regularly for The Orange County Register's weekly, The Coastal Current North.

Corona del Mar quarterback Ethan Garbers begins to celebrate as the Sea Kings win the CIF State Division 1-A Championship over Serra in Norwalk on Saturday, December 14, 2019. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer)

Dunn: Pregame events among greatest memories for former CdM football mother

September 5, 2024 at 10:04 a.m.

Richard Dunn, a longtime sportswriter, writes the Dunn Deal column regularly for The Orange County Register's weekly, The Coastal Current North.