Oracle Challenger Series tennis makes a stop this week in Newport Beach

The Oracle Challenger Series has stopped in Newport Beach this week at Newport Beach Tennis Club. Play continues through Sunday, Feb. 2.

The Series is classified as a WTA 125 and ATP Tour Challenger event paying equal prize money of $162,000. However, the stakes are even higher for American players because the top two American men and women who accumulate the most points receive wild cards into their respective singles main draws at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

Points are accumulated from the four Oracle events: New Haven, Houston, Indian Wells and here in Newport Beach.

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CoCo Vandeweghe is one of the women’s favorites

This year’s event includes in the women’s division top seed Jessica Pegula, CoCo Vandeweghe, Christina McHale, Tatjana Maria, Eugenie Bouchard, Shelby Rogers, Usue Arconada, Irina Falconi, Taylor Townsend, Madison Brengle, Vavara Lepchenko and Nicole Gibbs.

On the men’s side are Southern California native Taylor Fritz, Andreas Seppi, Brandon Nakashima, Mackenzie McDonald, Mitchell Krueger, Miomir Kecmanovic, Jason Jung, Ryan Harrison, Marcos Giron, Bradley Klahn, Steve Johnson, Ulises Blanch, Brayden Schnur, Denis Istomin and Frances Tiafoe.

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American rising star Taylor Fritz

The event is free and open to the public. You can get your tickets here. Tickets for Saturday’s Oracle Champions Cup are available here.

The daily match schedule is determined in the late afternoon/evening of the day prior. As soon as the Order of Play and match times are available for the following day, they will be posted on the Oracle Challenger Series website.

Play begins daily at 10 a.m. The remaining week’s schedule is:

Tuesday, January 28
ATP Singles First Round, Second Round + ATP Doubles
WTA Singles First Round, Second Round + WTA Doubles

Wednesday, January 29
ATP Singles Second Round + ATP Doubles
WTA Singles Second Round + WTA Doubles

Thursday, January 30
ATP Singles Third Round + ATP Doubles
WTA Singles Third Round + WTA Doubles

Friday, January 31
ATP Singles Quarterfinals + ATP Doubles Semifinals
WTA Singles Quarterfinals + WTA Doubles Semifinals

Saturday, February 1
ATP Singles Semifinals + ATP Doubles Final
WTA Singles Semifinals + WTA Doubles Final
Oracle Champions Cup - 7 p.m. 

Sunday, February 2
WTA Singles Final followed by
ATP Singles Final

OC Veterans Initiative awards $862,000 in grants to support local veterans and their families

The Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF), based in Newport Beach, is partnering with the Orange County Real Estate (OCRE) Luncheon, an annual veteran-focused event among OC’s top real estate companies and financial institutions, to grant $862,000 to 13 nonprofits serving military veterans and their families. OCCF also announced funding for an evaluation to assess both the progress of the OC Veterans Initiative (OCVI) and future opportunities for continued impact.

Founded in 2011, OCVI has received support from generous donors and businesses in Orange County seeking to help veterans receive the welcome home they deserve. In February 2015, OCCF released a first‐ever study documenting that many military veterans coming home to Orange County are significantly unprepared for civilian life. This study examined chronic issues veterans face, including employment and finances, housing and homelessness, and physical and mental health. Post-9/11 veterans, in particular, experience significant barriers to accessing care. Since the 2015 study, OCCF has administered the OCVI by directing philanthropic resources to address the gaps identified in the study.

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Sergeant Rachel Bartlett, U.S. Marine Corps reserve

“We are honored to be partnering with the OC real estate community for the fifth year of this grant program to address the serious challenges local veterans and their families face,” explained Shelley Hoss, president and CEO, OCCF. “Through our Veterans Initiative, we are proud to channel the efforts of our generous donors and partners and collaborate with high-performing, veteran-focused organizations in Orange County to fuel innovative solutions to critical gaps in services and improve outcomes for local veterans and their loved ones.”

In 2020, OCCF will also partner with Harder & Co. and University of California, Irvine to conduct a five-year OCVI program evaluation assessing the progress made since the first veterans study was released in 2015, as well as a community-wide needs assessment of current challenges and opportunities in serving OC veteran and military families.

These investments represent an important milestone in OCCF’s long-term commitment to support the needs of local veterans and its efforts to engage businesses, philanthropists and community leaders to work together to solve the greatest barriers to their successful re-entry to civilian life. In the last four years of this grant program, the collaboration between OCCF and the OCRE Luncheon has resulted in grants exceeding $3 million to nonprofits and provided service to more than 22,000 veterans and their families.

OC Fair awarded for innovation and excellence

OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) was honored with 16 awards for innovation and excellence by the Western Fairs Association, receiving six first-place honors, four second-place awards and six third-place awards.

The 2019 OC Fair theme, “Acres of Fun,” received top honors, as did the Fair logo. The Heroes Hall exhibit, “Victory from Within,” was another first-place winner as was a new Clean Barn Award program. Two innovations, hand-washing station pumps and wind-powered charging stations, also received top honors.

Second-place awards went to OCFEC for the “Love is in the Fair” wedding contest, the OC Fair printed schedule, agriculture-themed lounges at the fair and Boo Ha Ha – A Haunted Oktobeerfest, a new fall event.

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OCFEC received third-place honors for photography, Fair advertising poster, foreign-language printed marketing campaign, digital marketing campaign, promotional items and for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Workplace Mentoring Program, a new initiative in 2019.

Many prize categories were specific to the 2019 OC Fair and others were related to year-round events and programs. The Western Fairs Association presented the awards for 2019 achievements at its annual conference last week in Reno, NV.

OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa is home to the annual OC Fair, which will run from July 17 through August 16. Year-round attractions include Centennial Farm, Table of Dignity, Heroes Hall and Pacific Amphitheatre. 

Imaginology, a free three-day family event focusing on S.T.E.A.M.-related activities, will take place April 17-19. 

Throughout the year events ranging from recreation shows to cultural festivals are held at the fairgrounds. For more information, visit ocfair.com.

Human-Doggo teams at Spirit Run

Man’s best friend is more popular than ever! Many doggos shop, dine and fly with their owners. It’s even more common to see them walking or running with their humans. 

Did you know our BFF canines make us healthier and live longer? Researchers from the University of Missouri studied dog owners and non-dog owners and concluded adults 60 and older live longer with a canine companion.

Better yet, those who walk with their doggos have a lower body mass index and experience other physical benefits. They also receive social and emotional gains including greater interactions with people and bonding with their pets.

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Dog Mile winner at the finish line with his pooch

Spirit Run hosts the Dog Mile to give humans and pooches the opportunity to exercise and bond on a beautiful Sunday morning at Fashion Island. The Dog Mile is perfect for all human/dog teams whether they’re aiming to win, set a personal record, or enjoy a casual jog or walk.

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Dog milers...and they’re off

But the fun doesn’t end there. Both owners and doggos receive a custom “Spirit” medal at the finish line. Also, Lazy Dog Café is donating a free dog meal gift card to each dog finisher, and awarding a $25 gift card for the first-place male and female finishers ages 13 through 18, and 19 and older. After their race, the human/canine duos can compete for prizes in the Spirit-themed costume contest, and enjoy human and canine treats and more at the event expo.

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A happy pup in costume

Please mark your calendar for March 1 to bring your furry friend to Spirit Run for a morning of fitness, community and fun. Register by February 2 and save 15 percent off the Dog Mile entry fee with code “POOCH.”

Dog milers can form a company team and benefit Friends of the Newport Beach Animal Shelter (FONBAS), who are supporting this year’s Spirit Run.

For more information, visit www.nmspiritrun.org.

Vagrants, hippies, gypsies or guests…

By DUNCAN FORGEY

Well over a decade ago while commuting, I noticed a man holding a sign: “Homeless, need food.” Standing on Bristol Street, bumper to bumper with John Wayne Airport traffic, he waited patiently for someone to pass him money. For over a month, he panhandled this lucrative corner. One day, a Yellow Cab stopped and he jumped in, sign and all. At that moment I thought: “If he can afford a cab ride each day, then why is he begging on the streets?” This was all the justification I needed to question whether this man was truly homeless or a scammer.

Around that same time, there was a homeless person that used to sit on bus benches along Pacific Coast Highway. She was seen from Huntington Beach all the way to Dana Point. Her home was Orange County Transit buses and benches. With her valuables in tow, she gave the appearance of someone who does not belong near expensive beach-oriented real estate. Complaints came in loud and clear. This was especially true when she occupied the PCH and Marguerite Avenue bus bench in Corona del Mar. City employees tried to move her along, but like so many homeless, she kept showing back up.

Homelessness has been part of every assembly of humans since cities were born. Empires like Greece and Rome called them “undesirables” and begging was their main mode of survival. These “pests” slept throughout the streets of Athens and Rome.

As early as 1640, Renaissance Europe’s vagrants were called “sturdy beggars.” They created a subculture of needy and homeless street people who carried “sandwich board signs.” Elsewhere, people of Romani origin organized into caravans and were named gypsies, which remains a derogatory term today.

In 19th century Victorian England, many people stole food or asked for money on London streets. Charles Dickens created deeply humanized characters out of such people in his many stories of that era.

In early America, English settlers chock full of “Elizabethan attitudes” were quite adamant about who was worthy and who was not. New York City was first to create an almshouse (poorhouse) in 1730.

Throughout time, every war has generated thousands upon thousands of homeless veterans. Post-war vets came home wounded and mentally fragile.  Soldiers often were unable to return back into the very society for which they fought. In the United States, it was the American Revolution, the Civil War, the World Wars, Korean, Vietnam, Gulf War, or any of the others that resulted in deeply damaged soldiers.

Their condition has been known as “war neurosis,” “soldier’s heart,” “shell shock,” or most recently “post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).” Veterans often suffer the indignity of street living, poverty and addictions due to these ailments.  These “unseen soldiers” live on streets becoming victims of abuse from the very people they fought to protect who are now offended by their presence. Despite homeless numbers going down slightly in the past few years, it is estimated that there are currently about 37,000 homeless veterans in the United States.

Additionally, America has a long history of roller coaster economies.  Families are caught off guard after financial greed has driven the economy into chaos. Economic setbacks and the high cost of living drives up the number of homeless. Since 1815, there has been more than 20 of these economic downturns, each one increasing the number of “undesirables” living on the streets. They varied from leftover scoundrels of the Civil War or countless immigrants from Ellis Island to drifting vagabonds and misplaced hobos like John Steinbeck’s Depression “Okies.” Locally, Bolsa Chica State Park, now a State Park, was home to the Depression homeless in post-WWII Orange County. Due to the huge amount of trash they left behind, many old-timers still call it “tin can beach.”

Today’s homeless are the same tramps, hippies, drifters, druggies and economic casualties of the high cost of living. Mental health is a huge issue since the lack of support for mental health facilities and protocols continues to be weak.

There are around 550,000 homeless in the U.S. plus an estimated 200,000 or more people living outdoors. Cities like Honolulu, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle in the west are seeing a homeless problem so great that it is casting a dark shadow on these rich and powerful cities. Disease, crime and unsanitary conditions are commonplace in most homeless encampments. Some health care officials liken our modern-day streets to 13th century Paris and London during the Black Death pandemic.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has demanded that Governor Gavin Newsom take “immediate” action to address “piles of human feces” in California’s two major cities. Estimates state that more than 60,000 times a day people defecate and urinate directly onto California’s streets, which go straight to sewers and end up in the ocean.

Because of the sprawling nature of the California megalopolis, homeless have encroached upon business centers and high-end neighborhoods. Rude behavior is commonplace on both sides of the argument, but one thing is clear...no one has a solution. The government response of free food, free housing, free needles and freedom of antisocial behavior is frustrating law enforcement efforts and angering residents.

The City of Newport Beach has a Homeless Czar – Natalie Basmaciyan.  She and her staff work closely with police and other agencies throughout the county. Her office has made homelessness a “top priority” and her office should be your conduit for communication regarding the issue. Multiple federal, state and local bureaucracies are digging into budgets while worrying about political correctness to address the problem.

Standards have been set. In Martin vs. City of Boise, the 9th Circuit Court did not allow Boise to relocate “campers” in their city. “People may occupy public spaces,” the court decreed. In Orange County, a federal judge interpreted Martin v. Boise to clear encampments along the Santa River, but several cities including Costa Mesa and Anaheim have opened homeless shelters after being sued.

Newport Beach is closely watching the fighting created in Venice, Los Angeles and San Francisco, as the homeless disregard the safety of others. Laws and efforts seem to be siding with those suffering on the streets of our cities.

As Newport Beach recently found out with the Pine Knot Motel in West Newport and the City Yard in the West Heights, Newport Beach residents are opposed to the homeless being relocated near their place of residence. Until this “NIMBY” attitude goes away, Newport Beach will be hard pressed to build anything to house the homeless and if Martin vs. Boise prevails, sleeping on public streets will continue.

When and how will this conundrum be resolved? It is anyone’s guess. The use of force or passing unpopular laws may not be the answer. The virtuous answer will be when the residents and the homeless both show restraint. This can only come when those in the streets have hope, a job, self-respect and/or a place to go.

So, which will come first, the chicken or the egg? Will the homeless become self-sufficient or the residents more tolerant. Only time will tell. But we must all accept this reality and deal with it...which means boots on the ground efforts by our government and residents. 

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Duncan Forgey, a lifelong resident of Newport Beach, now makes his home in Hawaii. He is a regular contributor to Stu News Newport.

Wake Up! Newport to address sea level rise

On Thursday, Feb. 6 from 7:15-8:45 a.m., the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce presents its monthly Wake Up! Newport event at the Central Library.

The featured speaker is Dr. Brett Sanders, professor UC Irvine, addressing “Sea Level Rise and Newport.” As the sea level continues to rise, there are implications for a harbor community such as Newport Beach.

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Dr. Brett Sanders, professor UC Irvine, will address sea level rise

Come hear what the future holds and what steps need to be taken. Dr. Sanders is an expert in computer algorithms for flood and erosion simulation, and recent research has been directed at using computer visualizations of flooding to improve flood awareness.

This is a free opportunity to meet one-on-one with legislative and government officials and stay updated on current local, state and federal issues. Breakfast treats will be provided.

This event is free to the public, but please make reservations so the Chamber can plan for food and seating. Contact Pam Smith at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 949.729.4411. 

Newport Beach Central Library is located at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach.

Looking out from the Newport Pier

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Photo by Stacia Stabler

Surf and sun are in the forecast for the week ahead in our beautiful city

Flashback Friday is here...and we want your mug

Flashback Friday harkens back to yesterday...and we think it’s fun that our readers have been submitting their “mugs” so others can try and guess who is in the photo.

We want yours!

Send in a treasured photo from your past. It can be of you, your spouse, girlfriend, boyfriend, family member...you get the idea. Include who is in the photo, when it was taken and any interesting things you can share about the pic.

We’re looking for eye-catching representations of your Flashback Friday to post in Stu News on Friday, to end the work week on a high note.

Please send your photos to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with Flashback Friday in the subject line. Let’s make Fridays a day to remember.

Pet of the Week 

Stu News Newport is delighted to be working with the Newport Beach Animal Shelter to help get the word out in search of loving homes for pets that deserve a warm, nurturing environment and a place to call “home.”

If love started with a “B” it would be Brewster. At 6 years of age, wonderful Brewster knows just who he is and isn’t shy about sharing his peaceful, happy, easy-going vibes generously. He is definitely at the top of the list as one of the easiest dogs to photograph. As a Chi mix, he seems to be more in the “mix” category personality wise. He really enjoys spending time with others whether it be human or animal. If you’ve been searching for that small dog that you can take everywhere with ease, Brewster is your guy.

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MEET BREWSTER

If you are interested in finding out more about Brewster, or any other animals up for adoption, the Newport Beach Animal Shelter is located at 20302 Riverside Drive, Newport Beach. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call 949.644.3656, email Valerie Schomburg at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For more information related to the shelter’s undertakings, please feel free to visit the shelter’s affiliated nonprofit’s website, www.FONBAS.org. FONBAS (humans and furries alike) looks forward to making your acquaintance. 

Also, consider becoming a founding member of an incredible nonprofit that supports the city’s efforts with providing wonderful opportunities to our stray, injured, ill and owner surrendered domestic pets.

Newport Beach Animal Shelter adoption fees:

–Dogs - $130

–Puppies - $150

–Cats - $90

–Kittens - $110

To find out how you can help support the shelter, visit www.nbpd.org and click on “Our Animal Shelter” to view the wish list. The shelter can always use food and treats; new toys; grooming, hygiene and comfort products; as well as laundry soap, dish soap, paper towels, sponges, scrub pads and lint rollers. If you are interested in volunteering, you can fill out and sign the application on the website.

O’Neill to take center stage at upcoming annual Mayor’s Dinner

Tables and tickets are now available for the 39th Annual Mayor’s Dinner, featuring Newport Beach Mayor Will O’Neill, at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa on Thursday, Feb. 6.

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Newport Beach Mayor Will O’Neill

As is customary, Mayor O’Neill will share his 2020 State of the City address that evening.

Also joining the festivities is KCAL 9 and CBS 2 Orange County reporter and Newport Beach resident Michele Gile who will serve as the Master of Ceremonies. The event will also include a special recognition to all of the City’s past mayors in attendance.

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KCAL 9 and CBS 2 Orange County reporter Michele Gile

Mayor O’Neill was elected to the City Council and began serving in 2016 as the District 7 representative, then was appointed Mayor Pro Tem in December 2017 and most recently selected as Mayor in December 2019.

The event begins with a no-host reception beginning at 6 p.m., followed by the dinner and program at 7 p.m. Tickets are $85 per person and Underwriter tables of 10 are $1,300.

The Speak Up Newport (SUN) Board of Directors presents the Annual Mayor’s Dinner each February. SUN is a non-profit, non-partisan citizens group organized to promote the common good and general welfare of the Newport Beach community.

For ticket information, go to www.speakupnewport.com or call 949.224.2266.

City to hold Special Needs Soccer Clinic

The Newport Beach Recreation & Senior Services Department is holding a Special Needs Soccer Clinic on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Grant Howald Park.

Schedule:

–Check-in at 9:45 a.m.

–Event from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

–Lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

To register, call 949.644.3151 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Grant Howald Park is located at 3000 Fifth Ave., Corona del Mar.

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The City of Newport Beach serves participants with special needs. Patrons are encouraged to enjoy an assortment of activities through the City’s recreation classes and programs. Among those being offered this winter are Ballroom Basics at the Community Youth Center (Grant Howald Park); Fun with Horses at the Back Bay Therapeutic Riding Center; Solo to Social Gymnastics and Group Open Gymnastics at 16th Street Recreation Center; Basketball Buddies at Newport Coast Community Center; and Sunday Friendship Circle at Bonita Creek Community Center.

For more information, visit www.newportbeachca.gov and search “Special Needs Programming” for a complete list of local resources.

For A Good Cause

From Golf to Galas: Supporting Our Community

The Adoption Guild of Southern California’s “Cocktails for a Cause” | Thursday, March 5 from 5:30-8 p.m. I Festivities include a welcome cocktail, lite fare, entertainment, an opportunity drawing and a whiskey tasting. Cost: $100 per person. Valet parking is included. To purchase tickets, visit www.adoptionguild.org.

Contact: Terry Becker at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Takes place at Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach.

CASA Celebration of Children Black & White Ball I Saturday, March 14 from 5-11 p.m. I Celebrate 35 years of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children) in style.

Contact: Katie Dougherty at 714.619.5140 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. www.casacelebrationofchildren.org

Takes place at Fashion Island Hotel Newport Beach, 690 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach.

Otterfest to support Eastbluff Elementary School I Saturday, March 28 from 6-11 p.m. I Eastbluff Elementary School PTA’s Gala Committee will be hosting a music festival themed fundraiser, Otterfest. Tickets are $90 and details are available on the website. The event will feature two bands, a DJ, gourmet food stations, a live and silent auction, and much more. Event proceeds will be used to support a variety of education programs for more than 400 Eastbluff Elementary School students. Everyone in the community is invited to attend the event and donations are tax deductible. 

Contact: Leah Hannegan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. www.otter-fest.org

Takes place at Fete the Venue, 3101 Red Hill Ave., Costa Mesa.

Girls Inc. Champions for Girls Event Reception I Saturday, April 11 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. I This Spring Champions for Girls stewardship event is hosted by Erika Lowe. Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart and bold.

Contact: www.girlsinc-oc.org

Takes place at Big Canyon Country Club, 1 Big Canyon Dr., Newport Beach.

33rd Annual Circle 1000 Founders’ Celebration Brunch I Wednesday, April 22 from 9-11 a.m. I Hoag Hospital Foundation is honors Circle 1000’s extraordinary legacy of supporting Hoag Family Cancer Institute at the 33rd Annual Circle 1000 Founders’ Celebration Brunch. This year’s brunch features guest speaker, Jake Olson. A Huntington Beach native and former USC football player, 22-year-old Jake was diagnosed with a rare form of eye cancer at just eight months old. Although the disease claimed Jake’s sight by the time he was 12, he has used this experience to inspire and motivate others. They invite you to join in recognizing and celebrating this special group of donors who have played an integral role in building Hoag Family Cancer Institute into a world-class community resource. To purchase tickets, click on https://giving.hoag.org/2020Circle1000.

Contact: www.hoagpromise.org

Takes place at Fashion Island Hotel Newport Beach, 690 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach.

Imaginology 2020 I Friday, April 17 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. I Have you ever wondered how math can help you cook...or what causes a rainbow...or how baby chicks know when to hatch? Set a course full STEAM ahead to OC Fair’s Imaginology, where science, technology, engineering, art and math come alive in the most fun and exciting ways. Admission is free. Parking is free in Friday and $9 on Saturday and Sunday.

Contact: www.ocfair.com/steam

Takes place at OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa.

2020 Natalie’s Wish Celebration I Saturday, April 18 from 5-11 p.m. I The Natalie’s Wish event is the most inspirational night of the year! Join the Cystinosis Research Foundation to honor the children and adults affected by cystinosis and celebrate the milestones they have accomplished together. They promise that the Natalie’s Wish event will be an evening of laughter, celebration and hope. Join them for a magical night and enjoy the outstanding entertainment of Matt Mauser and his Sinatra Big Band. Registration information will be available soon on the website.

Contact: Zoe Solsby at 949.223.7610 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Takes place at Fashion Island Hotel Newport Beach, 690 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach.

It’s in the Bag I Sunday, April 19 with a cocktail reception at 12 p.m. and lunch at 1 p.m. I The Women’s Circle of Wishes presents this event to support Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire. Enjoy a fabulous luncheon with your girlfriends, silent and live auctions with beautiful designer handbags and the famous wine wall. Tickets: $150; Table of 10 is $1,500.

Contact: To purchase tickets, call Debbie Finster at 714.573.9474, ext. 239. www.ocie.wish.org.

Takes place at Fashion Island Hotel Newport Beach, 690 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach.

Editor’s Note: If you have a philanthropic event taking place in 2020 with a connection to Newport Beach you would like to see publicized, please email the information with an image and contact person with email address to Lana Johnson at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If you would like to reach out to Newport Beach nonprofit organizations, visit https://greatnonprofits.org/city/newport-beach/CA.

Newport Beach Public Library Hosts
Events, Workshops

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Upcoming Events & Workshops

PUBLIC POLL NOW OPEN: Vote for your favorite sculptures to adorn Civic Center Park, continuing through February 7. The Newport Beach City Arts Commission is preparing for the fifth installation of sculptures in the City’s 14-acre Civic Center Park, designed by renowned landscape architect Peter Walker, with designated areas for public art. Artists, private collectors, galleries and museums/non-profit institutions were invited to submit entries for display of artwork from May 2020 through June 2022. Let the City know which three sculptures you would like to see for Phase V in the Civic Center Park. Although the public vote is advisory in nature and non-binding, the poll results will be taken into consideration by the judging panel when making the final decision. Up to 10 works will be selected, so make your voice heard now by visiting www.sparkoc.com/nb_sculpture_poll/. Click on each image to see a larger version of the work.

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Artwork, “Octy” by Amanda Drewniak is among the nominees

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Meet the Authors Series, continuing through May 21. The Newport Beach Public Library (NBPL) hosts an exciting series of five Meet the Author talks and book signings beginning at 7 p.m. The wealth of literary talent includes several local authors and writers of both fiction and non-fiction bestsellers, including Anita Abriel, The Light After the War, on Feb. 12; Adam Chandler, Drive-Thru Dreams, on March 19; Dr. Michael Roizen, What to Eat When, on April 15; Andrew Krivak, The Bear, on April 22 and Christopher Goffard, Dirty John, on May 21. Program admission is free, but individuals interested in attending should register ahead on the Library’s website calendar at www.newportbeachlibrary.org/calendar.

SAVE THE DATE: 56th Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition will be held on Saturday, June 20 from 1-6 p.m. at the Newport Beach Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach. This annual juried event will showcase more than 300 pieces of original art at the Newport Beach Civic Center location, an open modern venue where guests can enjoy a festive atmosphere of art, music, food and wine. Admission is free. Free parking is available in the Civic Center parking structure and in the Central Library parking lot. The Call for Entries will be announced on the City of Newport Beach website at www.newportbeachca.gov/culturalarts in January 2020. For more information, contact the Cultural Arts office, at 949.717.3802 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Witte Lectures are for the curious, engaged and motivated. It presents serious topics for serious times. Join in for dynamic, informative, call-to-action conversations about the U.S. Presidency, the impacts of income inequality, what to anticipate with rapid environmental change, and learn the societal price of addiction. Understand the complexities of globally relevant issues. Tickets for these events are now on sale for the 23rd season running January through April. The Series kicks off with Doris Kearns Godwin on January 24, which is sold out. To become a member click here.

“Shore and Marsh Birds” photographic exhibition by Gail White continues through March 6. The Newport Beach City Arts Commission presents this exhibition at the Newport Beach Central Library gallery. White is a long-time resident of Balboa Island. She grew up on the Island, graduated from Newport Harbor High and returned to the Island in 1995 upon her retirement. Strictly an amateur photographer, White’s interest in photographing shore and marsh birds evolved from her love of the beach. All of the photographs on exhibit were shot locally in Newport Beach, Crystal Cove, Bolsa Chica Wetlands and the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. White’s desire in exhibiting these photos is to share with library patrons the wonderful marine birds we have in this area. The exhibition will be on display during library operating hours.

“Driftwood Bird Sculpture” exhibition by Cindy English Gilis continues through March 6. The Newport Beach City Arts Commission presents a sculpture exhibition by Cindy English Gillis, on display at the Newport Beach Central Library gallery. Gillis creates bird sculptures from wood, driftwood and other natural pieces from nature. The objects usually have a shape, color or texture that inspires her. Gillis began her artistic career at the age of 26 when she began painting birds with watercolor. In 1997, she received a BA in interior design, and then went on to work with her husband’s firm, Gillis & Associates Architects, which specialized in public works projects. After her retirement in 2010, Gillis began creating jewelry and driftwood bird sculpture with the things she found along the way, a journey that has been a rewarding one that she look forward to every day with joy and passion.

LEGO Block Party on Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 3-4 p.m. at the Mariners Branch Library. Design, build, and invent with LEGOs at this fun, creative program. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Takes place at 1300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach.

Sensory Play Saturdays on Saturday, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. This month’s theme is Magnetic Alphabet Letter Fishing. This stay-and-play program features sensory bins filled with interactive items to stimulate your child’s senses and encourage critical thinking, imagination, and language development. Each week sensory bins will feature different themes and materials. Materials are subject to change according to availability of supplies. Please call the Corona del Mar Library with any questions regarding materials and themes. For all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Takes place at the Corona del Mar Branch Library, 410 Marigold Ave., Corona del Mar.

Drop-In Crafts on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 12-3 p.m. Drop in to make some fun crafts. Geared to ages 3-8. No registration is required. First come, first served, limited by room capacity. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Takes place at Central Library in the Stahr Storytime Room, 1000 Avocado Ave. Newport Beach.

CdM Drop-In Crafts on Monday, Feb. 3 from 3:30-5 p.m. Drop in to create, craft and DIY on the first and third Monday of the month. All ages welcome. No registration is required. First come, first served, limited by room capacity. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Takes place at the Corona del Mar Branch Library, 410 Marigold Ave., Corona del Mar. (Note: Library is closed on February 17 in observance of President’s Day, so there will be no crafts.)

LEGO Block Party on Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 3-4 p.m. at the Mariners Branch Library. Design, build, and invent with LEGOs at this fun, creative program. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Takes place at 1300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach.

Wake Up! Newport on Thursday, Feb. 6 from 7:15-8:45 a.m. The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce presents this monthly event. The featured speaker is Dr. Brett Sanders, professor UC Irvine addressing, “Sea Level Rise and Newport.” As the sea level continues to rise, there are implications for a harbor community such as Newport Beach. Come hear what the future holds and what steps need to be taken. Dr. Sanders is an expert in computer algorithms for flood and erosion simulation, and recent research has been directed at using computer visualizations of flooding to improve flood awareness. This is a free opportunity to meet one on one with legislative and government officials and stay updated on current local, state and federal issues. Breakfast treats will be provided. This event is free to the public, but please make reservations so they can plan for food and seating. Contact: Pam Smith at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call 949.729.4411. 

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale on Friday, Feb. 7 from 1-4 p.m. for Members only and Saturday, Feb. 8 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. for the general public. Two bucks a bag all day! Future dates: June 5 and 6; October 2 and 3. Triannual book sales are held in the Central Library’s Friends Meeting Room, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach.

Make a Valentine on Monday, Feb. 10 from 4-5 p.m. Drop in to make Valentine’s Day cards. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. First come, first served, limited by room capacity. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Takes place at Central Library in the Children’s Room, 1000 Avocado Ave. Newport Beach.

Sweetheart Crafts on Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 4-5 p.m. Happy Valentine’s Day! Make your sweetheart a Valentine. Geared for ages 3 and up. No registration is required. First come, first served, limited by room capacity. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Takes place at Mariners Branch Library, 1300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach.

SCORE Workshop – The Power of PPC Advertising: Google AdWords & Paid Search in Action on Tuesday, Jan. 11 from 5:30-8:45 p.m. Google AdWords drives targeted, relevant and specific traffic to your website. See how the most powerful advertising tool ever created can generate sales for your business. Get lower costs per lead and higher ROI with PPC advertising. Presented by Stuart Atkins, the owner and founder of Atkins Marketing Solutions, a digital marketing agency in Orange. He’s a search marketing specialist, marketing consultant, author of two books, speaker, and Adjunct Professor of Marketing at Cal State Fullerton’s Mihaylo College of Business and Economics. He brings more than 30 years of marketing experience to every seminar.

This series of business workshops is generously funded by Friends of the Library. Age Level: Adults. For more information or to register for this workshop, visit https://orangecounty.score.org. This event is free of charge. Registration/Check-in from 5:30-6 p.m. Takes place at Central Library in the Friends Meeting Room, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach.

Book Discussion Group, Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 9:30-11 a.m. The Charlotte “Charlie” Alexander Book Discussion Group will be discussing, Go Tell It On the Mountain by James Baldwin. Synopsis: This coming-of-age story is an American classic and Baldwin’s first major work. Go Tell It on the Mountain (1953) is a potent combination of compassion and rage. It portrays a single day in a 14-year-old boy’s life. John Grimes is the stepson of a Pentecostal preacher in Harlem during the Depression. The story illuminates the racism his characters face and the double-edged role religion plays in their lives, both oppressive and inspirational. Baldwin mingles vernacular cadences with exalted biblical rhythms, rendering his young protagonist’s struggle to invent himself. Doors open at 9:15 a.m. Free, but a suggested $10 donation is appreciated. No reserved seating and registration isn’t necessary. If you haven’t finished or read the book, come anyway. Presented by the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation. The Book Discussion Group members select, read and discuss 10 books per year. This active and dynamic group meets on the second Wednesday of the month. Refreshments are provided and the books are available through the Newport Beach Public Library. Takes place in Central Library’s Friends Room, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. 

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LEGO Block Party on Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 3-4 p.m. at the Mariners Branch Library. Design, build, and invent with LEGOs at this fun, creative program. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Takes place at 1300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach.

Valentine Crafts on Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Drop in to the Balboa Branch Library and make happy and heartfelt crafts celebrating Valentine’s Day. Geared for ages 3 and up. No registration is required. First come, first served, limited by room capacity. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Takes place at 100 E. Balboa Blvd., Balboa.

Anita Abriel, author of The Light After the War on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020 at 7 p.m., appears as part of the “Meet the Authors Series.” Abriel, who also writes as Anita Hughes, will introduce her new book, The Light After the War, inspired by her mother’s true story of survival during World War II. Her book chronicles the journey of two young women from Hungary, who escape from a train headed for Auschwitz and spend the rest of the war hiding on an Austrian farm. It is a memorable tale of true friendship, love, endurance and survival.

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Anita Abriel

Craft Your Heart Out on Thursday, Feb. 13 from 3:30-4:40 p.m. Celebrate the day of hearts while msking some Valentine’s Day crafts. All ages welcome. No registration is required. First come, first served, limited by room capacity. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Takes place at the Corona del Mar Branch Library, 410 Marigold Ave., Corona del Mar.

AP Practice Test (U.S. and World History) on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sharpen your test-taking skills with a free, full-length AP test. In partnership with C2 Education of Newport Beach, the test will last approximately four hours. Students can choose between AP World History and AP U.S. History. Please include the test name in the “Comments” box on the registration page. You must provide this information when you register in order to be admitted to the test. Students should bring pencils, a pen, water and snacks.  Results will be presented at a separate results program on Wednesday, March 25 at 7 p.m. at Central Library. This is a free event but registration is required and space is limited. Only those who register in advance will be allowed to take the test. For the online registration form, visit https://www.c2educate.com/localevents/nbpl-ap/. Takes place in the Friends Room at Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Age level: Students in 9th-12th grade taking AP tests in May 2020. This program will also be offered on Saturday, March 15 at Central Library. Please only register for one AP test date.

LEGO Saturdays, Saturday, Feb. 15 from 12-3 p.m. From buildings to action figures, design, build and invent with LEGOs at this casual, but creative program for elementary age children. No registration required. (Not held the first Saturday of the month.) Takes place in Central Library’s Stahr Storytime Room, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. 

ALL LIBRARIES CLOSED IN OBSERVATION OF PRESIDENT’S DAY, Monday, Feb. 17.

Census 2020: Everyone Counts, Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 7-8 p.m. Learn why the 2020 Census is so important, and why it matters to our community that everyone is counted, once, only once, and in the right place. Representatives from the 2020 Census team will explain what the Census entails and how you can participate. Find out how you can help generate our community’s readiness for the 2020 Census, work to mobilize our community and form or join Complete Count Committees, and apply for Census jobs and help recruit diverse staff for ACOs. Takes place in the Friends Room at Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach.

LEGO Block Party on Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 3-4 p.m. at the Mariners Branch Library. Design, build, and invent with LEGOs at this fun, creative program. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Takes place at 1300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach.

Helen Zia, author of Last Boat out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese who Fled Mao’s Revolution on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 at 7 p.m., appears as part of the “Library Live Series.” Zia is an activist, award-winning author and former journalist. In 2000, her first book, Asian American Dreams: The Emergence of an American People, was a finalist for the prestigious Kiriyama Pacific Rim Book Prize. She also authored the story of Wen Ho Lee in My Country Versus Me, about the Los Alamos scientist who was falsely accused of being a spy for China in the “worst case since the Rosenbergs.” Her latest book, Last Boat out of Shanghai: The Epic Story of the Chinese who Fled Mao’s Revolution, was released in January 2019. It traces the lives of emigrants and refugees from another cataclysmic time in history that has striking parallels to the difficulties facing migrants today. Takes place in the Friends Room in Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The Lecture and Q&A takes place from 7-8:30 p.m., followed by a book sale and signing until 9 p.m. Tickets: $27, General; $21 NBPLF Member. Reserve tickets online at www.nbplfoundation.org, or by phone at 949.717.3892.

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LEGO Saturdays, Saturday, Feb. 22 from 12-3 p.m. From buildings to action figures, design, build and invent with LEGOs at this casual, but creative program for elementary age children. No registration required. (Not held the first Saturday of the month.) Takes place in Central Library’s Stahr Storytime Room, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. 

Medicine in Our Backyard – Healthy Heart for Life on Monday, Feb. 24 from 7-8:30 p.m. Features Michael Rochon-Duck, M.D., Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Cardiology, UCI Health Department of Medicine. More than 85 million Americans suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease. It remains the leading cause of U.S. deaths, claiming about 800,000 lives annually. Dr. Rochon-Duck will discuss what you can do to maintain heart health as you age, and how new technologies for monitoring heart health can help forestall serious heart disease. He is a cardiologist at UCI Health who is dedicated to the diagnosis, management and prevention of cardiovascular disease. Takes place in the Central Library Friends Room, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. No reservations are required. Free, but a suggested donation of $10 is always appreciated.

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LEGO Block Party on Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 3-4 p.m. at the Mariners Branch Library. Design, build, and invent with LEGOs at this fun, creative program. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Takes place at 1300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach.

The Witte Lectures Series continues with David Leonhart on Friday, Feb. 28 from 7-9 p.m. Leonhardt is the author of The American Dream, At Risk – Income Inequality and Us. He joined the New York Times in 1999 and is an Op-Ed columnist. His weekday morning e-newsletter helps his readers make sense of current events by providing analysis and context. Prior to joining the Opinion department, he was founding editor of The Upshot section, which emphasizes data visualization and graphics to offer an analytical approach to the day’s news. He served as Washington bureau chief and wrote “Economic Scene,” a weekly column for the Business section. He is a Pulitzer Prize and Gerald Loeb Award-winning author. Takes place in the Friends Room in Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The Lecture and Q&A takes place from 7-8:30 p.m., followed by a book sale and signing until 9 p.m. Tickets: $65, General; $60 NBPLF Member. Reserve tickets online at https://www.nbplfoundation.org/content/The-Witte-Lectures.html, or by phone at 949.717.3892. Note: Central Library will close early at 5 p.m. to get ready for this event.

LEGO Saturdays, Saturday, Feb. 29 from 12-3 p.m. From buildings to action figures, design, build and invent with LEGOs at this casual, but creative program for elementary age children. No registration required. (Not held the first Saturday of the month.) Takes place in Central Library’s Stahr Storytime Room, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. 

The Witte Lectures Series continues with David Leonhart on Saturday, Feb. 29 from 2-4 p.m. Leonhardt is the author of The American Dream, At Risk – Income Inequality and Us. He joined the New York Times in 1999 and is an Op-Ed columnist. His weekday morning e-newsletter helps his readers make sense of current events by providing analysis and context. Prior to joining the Opinion department, he was founding editor of The Upshot section, which emphasizes data visualization and graphics to offer an analytical approach to the day’s news. He served as Washington bureau chief and wrote “Economic Scene,” a weekly column for the Business section. He is a Pulitzer Prize and Gerald Loeb Award-winning author. Takes place in the Friends Room in Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. The Lecture and Q&A takes place from 2-3:30 p.m., followed by a book sale and signing until 4 p.m. Tickets: $45, General; $40 NBPLF Member. Reserve tickets online at https://www.nbplfoundation.org/content/The-Witte-Lectures.html, or by phone at 949.717.3892.

Let’s Read! Kids’ Storytimes 

Books & Babies – It’s never too early for storytime. Introduce language and reading to the littlest lap-sitters, 6-24 months. CdM Library on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Mariners on Wednesdays at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Balboa on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Mariners on Wednesdays at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Toddler Storytime – Start building a love of reading early with fun stories and songs for toddlers from 24-36 months. Please arrive on time and do not bring older siblings. Central on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Songs & Stories – Children 2-5 years of age will enjoy stories and music, while being introduced to guided movement, yoga and instruments. Central Library on Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime – Stories, poems and songs will inspire literary, dramatic and musical fun for kids 3-5 years of age. Balboa on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Central on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Corona del Mar on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Pajama Storytime – Children from age 3-7 can enjoy just-before-bed storytelling fun. Don’t forget to come in your pjs! Central on Mondays at 7 p.m.

Family Storytime – Enjoy family time with stories, songs and a craft geared especially for children ages 3-7. Central on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. www.newportkids.org

Branches

Central Library

1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. 949.717.3800

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.;

Sunday, Noon - 5 p.m.

Mariners Branch

1300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. 949.717.3838

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.;

Sunday, Noon – 5 p.m.

Balboa Branch

100 E. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. 949.644.3076

Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday through Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Closed Sundays

Corona del Mar Branch

410 Marigold Ave., Corona del Mar. 949.644.3075
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Sundays

www.newportbeachlibrary.org

Police Beat Primer

Compiled by Tom Johnson 

Police Beat derives from information in the log maintained at the front counter by the Newport Beach Police Department and required under CA Government Code Section 6254 (f). The press does not have access to written police reports.

Information in the police department log is deemed reliable and StuNewsNewport is not responsible for mistakes made available as public record by the Newport Beach Police Department.

Any person arrested is innocent until found guilty in a court of law.

Abbreviations sometimes used in Police Beat:

647f – Public Intoxication; DUI – Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; NFA – No fixed address; RP – Reporting/Responsible Party; UTL – Unable to locate

DUI Arrests

Jeffrey Patrick Clifford, 28, Weymouth – Saturday, January 25

Enrique Morales, 18, Costa Mesa – Saturday, January 25

Nay Chi Lin, 23, Loma Linda – Saturday, January 25

John Patrick Carolan, 50, Newport Beach – Saturday, January 25

Brianna Lorraine Rios, 21, Whittier – Friday, January 24 

Alicia Deann Pine, 51, Aliso Viejo – Friday, January 24 (with prior)

Diego Antonio Ortiz, 24, Santa Ana – Friday, January 24

Shannon Marie Carr, 67, Huntington Beach – Wednesday, January 22

Incident Reports

Saturday, January 25

Arrests for Being Drunk in Public

None

16th St. & Newport Blvd. I Costa Mesa I Paraphernalia and Controlled Substance

10:44 p.m. James Vance Hoover, 50, Costa Mesa, was arrested for possession of unlawful paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance. No bail was set.

W. Coast Highway & Newport Blvd. Ramp S I Warrant

8:22 p.m. Matthew Aaron Greeson, 45, Costa Mesa, was arrested on a warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $5,000.

Sawgrass Drive I 00 Block I Cruelty to Child

8:01 p.m. Robert Dee Lewis, 53, Newport Beach, was arrested for cruelty to a child with possible injury or death. Bail was set at $100,000.

Harbor Blvd. I 1800 Block I Costa Mesa I Robbery, Conspiracy, Receiving Stolen Property, Burglary and Warrant

5:36 p.m. Zion Isaiah Wilkerson, 19, Inglewood, was arrested for strong arm robbery, conspiracy to commit a crime, commercial burglary with no forced entry, receiving stolen property with a value greater than $950 and on an undisclosed warrant. Bail was set at $225,000.

5:15 p.m. Ronnie Reed Springs, 28, Inglewood, was arrested for strong arm robbery, conspiracy to commit a crime, receiving stolen property with a value greater than $950 and commercial burglary with no forced entry. Bail was set at $50,000.

5:09 p.m. Jessica Lee Robinson, 31, Los Angeles, was arrested for strong arm robbery, conspiracy to commit a crime, receiving stolen property with a value greater than $950 and commercial burglary with no forced entry. Bail was set at $50,000.

5:01 p.m. Charlesa Jeshea Spellman, 28, Los Angeles, was arrested for strong arm robbery, conspiracy to commit a crime, receiving stolen property with a value greater than $950 and commercial burglary with no forced entry. Bail was set at $50,000.

23rd St. & W. Ocean Front I Drinking in Public

3:35 p.m. Dennis Michael Madigan, 24, Newport Beach, was arrested for drinking in public. Bail was set at $50.

3:35 p.m. Lindsay Ann Hewitt, 27, Mission Viejo, was arrested for drinking in public. Bail was set at $50.

Bison Ave. & Jamboree Road I Driving while Suspended/Revoked and Missing License Plate

2:30 p.m. Carrie Lorraine Sanchez, 45, Garden Grove, was arrested for driving while suspended or revoked and missing one of two required license plates. Bail was set at $500.

Big Canyon Drive & San Joaquin Hills Road I Warrant

11:00 a.m. Nicole Marie Brown, 36, Anaheim, was arrested on an undisclosed warrant. Bail was set at $45,000.

Basswood St. I 2600 Block I Paraphernalia

11:13 a.m. Angelica Candice Suarez, 37, Glendale, was arrested for possession of unlawful paraphernalia. Bail was set at $500.

Newport Center Drive & Anacapa Drive I Warrant

9:34 a.m. Jonathan Phillip Arrendondo, 27, Anaheim, was arrested on an undisclosed warrant. Bail was set at $10,000.

E. Coast Highway I 300 Block I Trespassing

8:31 a.m. Edward Phillip Hollingsworth, 59, Garden Grove, was arrested for trespassing for refusing to leave property. Bail was set at $500.

Friday, January 24

Arrests for Being Drunk in Public

None

Tustin Ave. & W. Coast Highway I Miscellaneous Penal Code

4:55 p.m. Christian Israel Parra, 22, Newport Beach, was arrested for a miscellaneous penal code. Bail was set at $500.

W. Ocean Front Alley I 20th St. I Controlled Substance

1:36 p.m. Herbert Beto Vara II, 43, Montclair, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Bail was set at $2,500.

Santa Barbara Drive I 800 Block I Trustee Inmate Worker

1:30 p.m. Jason Andrew Romanski, 28, Corona, was booked as a trustee inmate worker. No bail was set.

W. Ocean Front Alley & 20th St. I Under the Influence

1:51 p.m. Joe Jr. Ramos, 34, Fontana, was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance. Bail was set at $1,000.

E. Coast Highway I 300 Block I Under the Influence, Obstructing/Resisting and Trespassing

10:49 a.m. Edward Phillip Hollingsworth, 59, Garden Grove, was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance, obstructing or resisting a peace officer and trespassing for refusing to leave property. Bail was set at $1,000.

Thursday, January 23

Arrests for Being Drunk in Public

Christine Louise Vert, 54, Newport Beach

Newport Center Drive I 600 Block I Nitrous Oxide and Paraphernalia, 

7:31 p.m. Giang Dang Nguyen, 26, Fountain Valley, was arrested for possession of nitrous oxide and possession of unlawful paraphernalia. Bail was set at $500.

7:29 p.m. Nghia Trung Tran, 37, Westminster, was arrested for possession of nitrous oxide and possession of unlawful paraphernalia. Bail was set at $500.

Newport Center Drive I 600 Block I Forgery and Acquiring Access Card

6:41 p.m. Nangialey Nick Wardak, 50, Mission Viejo, was arrested for forgery by signing the name of another and for acquiring an access card account of another. Bail was set at $20,000.

W. Coast Highway I 4500 Block I Marijuana

4:30 p.m. Catherine Suheyla Afra, was arrested for being over 18 possessing more than 1 oz. of marijuana. Bail was set at $500.

15th St. & Placentia Ave. I Paraphernalia and Warrant

3:02 p.m. John Lawrence Prokell, 56, Newport Beach, was arrested for possession of unlawful paraphernalia and on a warrant for possession of unlawful paraphernalia. Bail was set at $2,500.

Santa Barbara Drive I 800 Block I Warrant

2:30 p.m. Jony Joel Garciabeiza, 34, Santa Ana, was arrested on a warrant for being an unlicensed driver. Bail was set at $5,000.

Irvine Ave. I 600 Block I Contempt of Court

11:40 a.m. Efrain Aguilar, 53, Perris, was arrested for contempt of court for disobeying a court order. Bail was set at $15,000.

El Vado Road I 200 Block I Diamond Bar I Caretaker Theft and Grand Theft

9:56 a.m. Patrick James LaCaya Albaran, 21, Diamond Bar, was arrested for caretaker theft/embezzling/forgery/fraud and grand theft by fraud. Bail was set at $20,000.

Sea Gull Lane & Sherington Place I Riding Bike on Sidewalk, Controlled Substance and Paraphernalia

5:30 a.m. Anthony Kamau Karaya, 43, Costa Mesa, was arrested for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk, possession of a controlled substance and possession of unlawful paraphernalia. Bail was set at $10,000.

29th St. & Newport Blvd. I Battery

1:11 a.m. Jordan Ismael Lucio, 24, Irvine, was arrested for battery. Bail was set at $500.

Wednesday, January 22

Arrests for Being Drunk in Public

Nicholas Albert Pollack, 31, Atherton

S. Coast Dr. I 1500 Block I Costa Mesa I Appropriating Lost Property and Warrant

11:44 p.m. Christopher Robert Moffatt, 43, Whittier, was arrested for appropriating lost property and on a warrant for burglary. Bail was set at $40,000.

Cliff Drive I 500 Block I Cruelty to Child, Failure to Provide Care/Child Cruelty and Warrant

9:31 p.m. Brittany Aleksandra Kutzner, 34, Newport Beach, was arrested for cruelty to a child with possible injury or death, failure to provide child care or cruelty to a child and on a warrant for willfully failing to disclose information on the whereabouts of an animal that has rabies. Bail was set at $105,000.

21st St. & W. Balboa Blvd. I Drinking in Public and Controlled Substance

8:57 p.m. Brian Edward Riley, 52, Newport Beach, was arrested for drinking in public and possession for a controlled substance. Bail was set at $10,000.

Baywood Drive I 400 Block I Narcotics and Probation Violation

5:42 p.m. Shahein Vakilmonfared, 35, Newport Beach, was arrested for possession of a narcotic controlled substance and on a felony probation violation. Bail was set at $10,000.

W. Coast Highway I 3300 Block I Robbery, Defrauding an Innkeeper and Petty Theft

2:25 p.m. Mark Christopher Romero, 52, Pleasanton, was arrested for robbery, defrauding an innkeeper for $950 or less and petty theft. Bail was set at $50,000.

Editor’s Note: An arrest contains allegations that a suspect has committed a crime. Every suspect is presumed to be innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.