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.

Mike White, then coaching the Oakland Raiders, had previously volunteered as an assistant coach at Newport Harbor High while his son attended the school. (Photo by GARY REYES – MERCURY NEWS)

Dunn: Saluting beloved football coach Mike White

January 1, 2026 at 10:16 a.m.

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

Miami’s Rueben Bain, Ohio State’s Caleb Downs, Ronnie Lott, Georgia’s CJ Allen and Texas Tech’s Jacob Rodriguez were in Newport Beach for the presentation of the 22nd annual Lott IMPACT Trophy. Downs won the Lott Trophy. (Courtesy of Richard Dunn)

Dunn Deal: Downs wins 22nd Lott Trophy in Newport Beach

December 18, 2025 at 10:03 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 alumn Jeff Bitetti continues to inspire many with his music.
File photo courtesy of Jeff Bitetti

Lott Trophy board member Bitetti dedicated his life to others

December 4, 2025 at 10:03 a.m.

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

Ryan Rippon, seen here in practice in 2005, recently helped Newport Harbor High football celebrate the 20-year anniversary of its third CIF title team under Coach Jeff Brinkley. (Photo by Eugene Garcia/The Orange County Register)

Dunn: A connected Newport Harbor High team fought its way to CIF victory 20 years ago

November 20, 2025 at 10:03 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: U.S. military veterans surprised by Veterans Relief Foundation gift

November 6, 2025 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.

Corona del Mar quarterback Brady Annett threw for 274 yards and four touchdowns in a win over San Juan Hills on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. (Photo by Michael Huntley)

Dunn Deal: Sea Kings’ athletic quarterback has team on the inside track to a title

October 18, 2025 at 1:03 p.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: Pro beach volleyball coming to Newport Beach with two big events

October 2, 2025 at 10:34 a.m.

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

Surfers ride a wave at the Wedge in Newport Beach on Thursday morning, May 18, 2023. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Dunn: Surf documentary featured at Newport Beach Film Festival

September 18, 2025 at 10:45 a.m.

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

Former Orange Coast College football coach Dick Tucker. (File photo: Orange County Register)

Dunn: Orange Coast College’s 1975 national championship football team lauded

September 4, 2025 at 9:44 a.m.

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

David Morgan #66 of the San Diego pitches against the Boston Red Sox at Petco Park on Aug. 10, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Dunn: Former Orange Coast College baseball standouts squared off in major league moment

August 21, 2025 at 10:21 a.m.

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