Fair Game

By TOM JOHNSON

Apartment complex evicting residents for planned housing units; and, speaking of housing, problems ahead

Word on the street from residents is that eviction/move-out notices are being delivered to residents of Mariner Square apartments at 1244 Irvine Ave. The parcel of land, surrounded by Irvine Ave., Mariners Drive and Rutland Road, is being rumored for a housing development.

This is the second time in recent months that renters faced this future. The first time notices were delivered, they were then rescinded, with ownership claiming they were committed to the apartments.

The property is managed by Alliance Residential.

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While we’re on the subject of housing, Speak Up Newport focuses on the issue tomorrow night (Wednesday). The program title is “Housing Crisis in Newport Beach?”

Is that true?

The program will look at a new state mandate that calls for 4,832 new homes by the next decade. 

Where will they all go?

What about Banning Ranch?

How carved in stone are these housing bills coming out of Sacramento?

Seimone Jurjis, the City’s Community Development Director, will be the featured speaker to answers these questions and more.

The program takes place in the Community Room at City Hall, with a reception beginning at 5:15 p.m., followed by the program at 6. 

Program leader, former Mayor Ed Selich, promises time for a Q&A.

This is important. Find out how and if you will be impacted.

No RSVP is needed and the program is free. Just show up!

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Friday night, Nancy Gardner is going to be celebrated as Citizen of the Year and the Bungalow Restaurant’s Jim Walker honored as Business Person of the Year. 

Both have done so many wonderful things for this community. And, obviously, we’re a little partial to Nancy for all of her incredible contributions made to Stu News Newport.

The event takes place at the Balboa Bay Resort beginning at 6 p.m.

Tickets to the event are still available through the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce at www.newportbeach.com.

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Are you a dog lover? If so, you may be interested in the fact that a dog park might be in the cards for West Newport’s future in Sunset View Park. 

Sunset View Park is located above Coast Highway in the area of Hoag Hospital.

The Newport Beach City Council is expected to vote on a proposed dog park there at the Tuesday, Nov. 19 meeting. This is an issue that definitely has two sides and, if you’re on one side or the other, you need to be vocal.

Here are a couple of things to note. First, the City owns the land, and the project apparently has the funds behind it to cover costs.

People wanting the pooch park are urging residents to email the councilmembers at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. voicing approval or by calling 949.644.3004 and leaving a message. All seven councilmembers will receive your emails and transcripts of your phone calls.

And, if it’s really, really important to you, then show up at the Council meeting and let them know. That’s how it works.

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Got to meet Jeff and Annabelle Olsen last weekend. Nice folks. And, they’re doing some pretty incredible things up at the Back Bay Therapeutic Riding Club, so you need to check it out this weekend.

On Sunday, Nov. 17, from 12:30-3:30 p.m., they’re going to open the doors to the riding center. Meet the instructors and volunteers, explore the programs, see how there working with both people and animals, and, most importantly,  just fall in love with the animals they’re recused. 

Oh, and that list includes horses, obviously, donkeys and goats.

It’s going to be a party with food, music and drinks.

Check it out at 20262 SW Cypress St., Newport Beach.

For more information, check out their website at backbaytrc.org.

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Our local football teams continue to march on in the playoffs. Corona del Mar won again Friday, beating Santiago, 49-0.

The Sea Kings play Cajon (San Bernardino) on Friday, Nov. 15, at a neutral site to be determined. Cajon is 9-2 and comes off of a 42-14 win over St. Francis (La Cañada Flintridge).

And, don’t forget about the Sailors, as Newport Harbor, 8-3, beat St. Anthony late, 35-32.

Next up, Monrovia, 10-1, at Davidson Field, Thursday or Friday. Monrovia beat Santa Fe last week, 41-0.

Speaking of championship runs, keep your eyes on the Newport Harbor Water Polo team. The Tars are 25-3 and seeded number 2 in Division 1. They beat Oaks Christian last Thursday, 11-8.

Next up is Loyola, who sits at 24-5. The two teams met once during the season with NHHS winning 10-9.

Police Files

Woman found with stolen mail, false IDs, credit cards and more, once arrested methamphetamine shows up in jail

On Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 3:16 a.m., a Newport Beach Police officer was dispatched to the area of Bay View Avenue and Zenith Avenue in reference to a suspicious circumstances incident. The reporting party had just returned home and discovered that all of the mailboxes near his residence had been opened.

Further investigation by police led them to the suspect, Victoria Louise Schnitger, 34, of Santa Fe Springs, who was found in the area with mail overflowing from her open purse and in her jacket. A check showed the mail did indeed belong to the local residents. She additionally had numerous IDs from other individuals, charge cards and numerous individuals’ personal information written in notebooks.

She was arrested and provided a fake name to officers. She was taken to jail and while detained was found with methamphetamine on her person. 

She was charged with petty theft of mail/packages, possession of unlawful paraphernalia, false personation of another, receiving stolen property with a value less than $950, possession of a controlled substance and identity theft for using another’s ID for financial gain. 

Her bail was set at $20,000.

Local resident punched in business deal gone wrong

On October 25, at approximately 9:44 p.m., a Newport Beach Police officer was dispatched to the area of San Miguel Drive and Ford Road in reference to an alleged robbery that had just occurred.

The reporting party, a 19-year-old Newport Beach male resident, reported that he had been waiting in a parking lot to meet someone for a business deal. The buyer joined him in the car.

Suddenly, another man allegedly pulled into the area, approached the vehicle and opened the door. He then allegedly punched the victim with keys in between his fingers, inflicting injury.

The “buyer” allegedly took the items in the vehicle, exited the car and put them in the suspect’s truck. Both then left the area together.

Then, on Wednesday, November 6, police followed up on leads and made an arrest of the suspect, Peyton Wyatt Burtt, 19, at a residence on Via Gatillo in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Burtt was charged with strong arm robbery and conspiracy to commit a crime.

His bail was set at $50,000.

Fugitive from justice located and arrested in Newport Beach

Newport Beach Police stopped and questioned a female at 1:11 a.m. on the morning of the Friday, Nov. 8, in the 2100 block of W. Ocean Front. Upon further investigation police found that Meredith Lane Marks, 22, of Rhoadesville, VA, was wanted on a fugitive from justice arrest warrant from that jurisdiction.

Marks had been arrested on June 18 in Virginia on charges of possession of schedule I and II controlled substances (two counts), possession of controlled substances, possession of marijuana, giving false identity to law enforcement officers and possessing and/or distributing controlled paraphernalia.

After failing to appear, Stafford Circuit Court in Virginia issued a probation violation on Marks.

Following that, Marks, along with an accomplice, was arrested by the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office following an alert of a possible stolen vehicle entering Arizona. Authorities there initiated a high risk traffic stop on the vehicle, with weapons drawn. Marks, who was driving, and her passenger exited the vehicle without incident and were arrested.

Marks was charged with felony theft of a means of transportation. She once again failed to appear and had another warrant issued by the Mohave County Superior Court.

Newport Beach Police were holding her locally on a bail of $100,000.

Suspect enters store and walks out undetected with 18 bottles of wine

On Friday, Nov. 8, at approximately 8:30 p.m., a Newport Beach Police officer was dispatched to the area of Newport Coast Drive and San Joaquin Hills Road. Upon arrival, the officer took a report of grand theft.

An employee at the location noticed around 5 p.m. that a wine display near the front entrance of the store was fully stocked.

Later, around 6:30 p.m., the same employee noticed that 18 wine bottles were now missing from the same display.

Upon review of surveillance footage, a Hispanic male, 30-40 years old, had entered the store, taking the bottles and exiting without paying.

Police continue to investigate with grand theft charges from a building pending.

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

Lifeguards: On the Waterfront

Surf expected to pick up this week, otherwise fairly quiet on the beachfront

Last week Newport Beach Ocean Lifeguards watched over an estimated 77,000. There was still a good amount of people enjoying the beaches this week and Saturday looked like a summer day with an estimated beach attendance of 27,000. 

The surf has been small but expected to pick up this week.

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Photo by Joshua Leith

For the last weekend, lifeguards made zero ocean rescues, 68 preventative actions, 248 public contacts and 27 medical aids.

Lifeguards Weekly Statistics are from Monday, Nov. 4 through Sunday, Nov. 10.

Stay safe and we hope everyone gets out enjoying our amazing beaches and making sure, you check in with the lifeguard.

Statistics courtesy of the City of Newport Beach Fire Department/Lifeguard Operations Division.

Could Newport Beach see a playground for the elderly?

By AMY SENK

When I was a very young and wide-eyed cub reporter in Kansas City, I came to know a KC parks commissioner whose passion was playgrounds that were accessible for disabled kids. This was in the early 1990s, and I had never thought about such a thing, but I was intrigued at the idea of spinning merry-go-rounds that kids in wheelchairs could roll up onto, or swings for bigger kids, or sandboxes that were raised high enough for all kids to reach.

I’ve had friends who have told me they appreciated that Newport Beach offers beach-accessible wheelchairs, and I’ve chatted with Mayor Pro Tem Will O’Neill about the idea of having city playgrounds with options for everyone. So when City Councilmember Joy Brenner recently posted on social media about a playground for seniors, it caught my attention.

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A special needs swing at Coastal Peak Park

“Oh, I think OASIS needs this, perhaps just off their parking lot at Marguerite and Fifth (avenues),” Brenner wrote on Halloween. Several people responded positively, including Costa Mesa Mayor Katrina Foley.

Brenner linked to an article that had photos of seniors on low-impact playground equipment and described all the options, including fitness steps and ramps, cobweb floors, zig-zag pipes, throttle bars and stretching boards. Besides fitness, the article said, the senior playgrounds decrease loneliness and have been built for decades in Asia and Europe.

I spoke to Brenner about this idea, and while she said the city has too many near-term expenses to make it a priority, she would love to have staff research it further at some point.

“It’s worth investigating,” Brenner said. “It’s an idea I’d like to look at. I’d like to know more about it. It would be a way for seniors to just have fun, to socialize.”

Laura Detweiler, the city’s recreation and senior services director, said the city already has outdoor equipment at Marina Park that is mutigenerational and is similar to what Brenner suggested, but not an entire playground.

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Multigenerational, low-impact equipment at Marina Park

Additionally, the city offers four beach wheelchairs, two each at the Newport Pier and at Big Corona, available first-come, first-served, for free in two-hour increments. And city playgrounds all have a variety of ADA components and surfacing, including the special needs swing at Coastal Peak Park.

 “We are currently evaluating other parks to add more,” Detweiler said.

It is wonderful the city keeps adding options for special-needs kids and seniors, and I agree with Councilmember Brenner that a playground for seniors near OASIS would be wonderful. I hope it happens one day.

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Meanwhile, Seaside Gallery & Goods collective will celebrate five years in business at a public, free event to be held from 10 a.m.-5 pm. on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 124 Tustin Ave. The event will include holiday makeup tutorials and staged holiday table displays and floral designs, organizers said. Seaside Gallery & Goods features locally made and curated items from about 20 artists and small businesses, all based in Orange County. In addition, in-store offerings include home décor, and gifts for men, women and infants.

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Seaside Gallery & Goods

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Also, mark your calendar for the Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce’s holiday networking event that takes place again at The Bungalow in the downstairs fireside patio from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The event is free for members and $20 for guests and includes music, appetizers and a free glass of wine. The Bungalow is located at 2441 E. Coast Highway. Also, the chamber’s annual holiday luncheon will take place at Five Crowns Restaurant from 11:15 am.-1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The cost is $40 for members and $45 for non-members. Call 949.673.4050 to RSVP.

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Amy Senk has lived in Corona del Mar for 20 years and was publisher of Corona del Mar Today, an online newspaper that ran daily for seven years. Senk, a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, is involved in the Corona del Mar Residents Association and the Corona del Mar High School PTA. She and her husband have two children.

Splashing waves at sunset

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Photo by Stan Sievers (Instagram @stansievers)

Purple skies grace the shore during another spectacular fall night in Newport

City Manager’s Updates

From the desk of Grace Leung

Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) – On Thursday, Nov. 7, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Council reviewed and approved a final draft RHNA allocation methodology. A new alternative methodology submitted by the County of Riverside, which redistributes regional housing units from inland to coastal areas, gained traction and was approved by the Regional Council. This alternative methodology results in an increase for Newport Beach’s allocation from the SCAG staff recommended allocation of 2,751 units to 4,832 units. Most cities in Orange County see a significant increase in units under this new alternative methodology. SCAG will now release the approved methodology to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for their review and comments. Once HCD makes a final decision on the methodology, there will be an opportunity to appeal. 

Community Members Invited to Workshops on a Future General Plan Update – The City recently launched a new engagement effort called Newport, Together and is hosting a series of interactive workshops to engage community members on their values and how those may relate to the General Plan. Workshops will be held in each City Council District from November to December 2019, for a total of seven workshops this year. Residents and community members will be asked to share community values and assess what’s working and what’s not working in the current General Plan. 

These are the first workshops in a series of community fairs, workshops, pop-up events, and community dialogues to listen and learn from the Newport Beach community about the General Plan and its future update. 

The Newport, Together workshops will begin after Veterans Day with workshops in District 2 on November 12 at the 16th Street Recreation Center and in District 3 on November 14 at the Back Bay Science Center. Through these workshops, community members will gain a better understanding on what the General Plan is and why it’s important to the community and can share the community values with the City and whether the values are reflected in the current General Plan. All activities hosted in person will also take place online on the City’s Newport, Together interactive www.NewportTogether.com. For a full schedule of workshops and for more information, click here. 

Over the next year, the City will host more opportunities for the Newport Beach community to explore and assess the current City of Newport Beach General Plan in preparation for a future General Plan Update. The Newport, Together listen and learn process is led by the General Plan Update Steering Committee, which was appointed by City Council earlier this year. 

CDD Third Quarter Activity Report (July – September 2019) – The Community Development Department third quarter activity report is now available at www.newportbeachca.gov/cdd. The report compiles operational statistics to illustrate the volume of business activity that the department handles on a quarterly basis. Over the summer months, the Building Division reporting numbers decreased slightly from last quarter, but the public Development Services counter remained very busy. During this time, Code Enforcement maintained their response time service levels with increased new case workload, inspections, notices and citations. Planning Division also maintained their service levels by reviewing and completing 80 percent of their plan checks at the public counter. Lastly, the Systems and Administration Division answered 5,902 phone calls, which equates to 88 percent of all call volume answered by a live person and digitally archiving 136,764 plans and documents to the City’s document management system. Past reports are also available at the website listed above. 

Highlights of the Orange County Council of Governments Technical Advisory Committee – Last Tuesday, Planning staff attended the Orange County Council of Governments Technical Advisory Committee (OCCOG TAC). Important items discussed included the following: 

Connect SoCal Forecast 

A representative from the Center of Demographics Research (CDR) provided an overview of the SCAG recent request sent to all cities in the region. SCAG is requesting each jurisdiction to review their growth forecast to be used in SCAG’s Connect SoCal plan (2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy) and verify that all current entitlements are accurately reflected in the draft forecast. 

Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) 

An update was provided that SCAG will not pursue litigation against HCD regarding regional housing need determination of 1,341,827 units for the region. SCAG legal counsel determined that there are no legal grounds to pursue the litigation and that HCD did comply with State Law. 

General Plan Housing Element Update Timeline – While the City is currently undergoing a community-wide engagement and outreach effort as part of the future update of the General Plan, it is becoming apparent that the Housing Element will need to be reviewed and updated in advance of any bigger update. 

The Housing Element was last submitted to and approved by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in October 2013. State housing-element law requires the General Plan Housing Element to be updated and approved by HCD every eight years. As such, the next due date is October 15, 2021. With the recent vote by the SCAG Regional Council on the RHNA allocation, the City would be required to plan for approximately 4,832 units during the upcoming eight-year cycle. With this potential requirement, it is anticipated the Land Use and Circulation Elements will also require updating. If significant Land Use Element changes are included, a vote of the electorate will be necessary due to the City’s “Greenlight” initiative outlined in Charter Section 423. This special election would add approximately three months to the timeline and means that the City must start reviewing and updating its Housing Element as soon as possible. 

November 6 GPUSC Meeting Recap – The General Plan Update Steering Committee (GPUSC) met on Wednesday, Nov. 6, in the City Council Chambers. The GPUSC recapped the Newport, Together community fair event that occurred on October 26. Approximately 300 to 400 community members attended and at least 150 people registered to participate and receive updates. Beyond the physical presence, the City saw over 90,000 impressions from news media including the Daily Pilot, Stu News Newport, and the Newport Beach Independent. Along with this increased presence came an uptick in www.NewportTogether.com visits with approximately 900 unique visitors in the last 30 days. 

The GPUSC also received an overview of the upcoming Listen & Learn workshops that will be occurring within each council district and provided feedback on the overall format, as well as the content of the workshops. It was determined that an emphasis should be placed on the potential production of new housing since the State-mandated regional housing needs assessment (RHNA) will be close to finalized. The RHNA will dictate how many new housing units the community must plan for during the next cycle, so community members will participate in activities relating to the suggested location and type of new housing in the City. 

As a continuation of that discussion, the GPUSC also discussed a tentative timeline showing the Housing Element due date of October 2021 and backing in the necessary steps to get there. The GPUSC agreed that the timeline was very aggressive, but necessary to meet the State-mandated deadline. As such, it was recommended that staff draft a request for proposals (RFP) related to the update of the General Plan with an emphasis on the Housing Element, Land Use Element, and the Circulation Element. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 4 at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. 

For additional information, the Committee’s page is found here. You can also check out the General Plan Update webpage at www.newportbeachca.gov/gpupdate. 

Harbor Department Launches “Get Ship Shape” Program – Earlier this week the Harbor Department introduced a new trial offering to its off-shore mooring permittees, the “Get Ship Shape” program. Effective immediately, Sundays through Thursdays, on a space available basis, individuals who store their boats in Newport Harbor at one of the City permitted off-shore moorings, may schedule complimentary three-hour use of a guest slip at Marina Park. While making use of the slip, boat owners may perform vessel wash downs or other cleaning, host appointments with service providers, load and unload supplies or conduct similar activities that would otherwise be difficult to organize from the off-shore moorings. Use of water is free. Use of shore power is subject to a $12 fee plus metered use. 

This amenity is intended to assist City mooring permittees with keeping their vessels clean and well cared for while in Newport Harbor. The program is not intended for conducting maintenance activities which could be disruptive to other marina guests, or which are better suited for a work-dock setting. Additional information about the trial program is available by calling the Harbor Department at 949.270.8159. 

Beach Maintenance Crews Prepare for the Winter Season – As part of Public Works winter season preparation, wind-fencing was installed at multiple locations along the beach including the oceanfront street ends adjacent to the Newport Pier parking lot, the west side of the Newport Pier parking lot, and other various locations. The fencing prevents wind-blown sand from overwhelming oceanfront parking lots, bike trails, walkways, and street ends. Beach crews will continue to monitor the fencing throughout the winter during regular maintenance and clean up schedules. The fencing will come down before the Memorial Day weekend. 

Additionally, as part of winter season activities, the log boom was also installed at the Aquatic Center coordinated by our Beach Maintenance staff with our contractor Chuck South. The log boom collects and traps trash and debris that come down the San Diego Creek on its way to our beaches. It is typically cleaned twice during the winter season and will also be removed before the Memorial Day weekend. 

Recent Shred Event Update – On Saturday, Nov. 2, the City’s Refuse Division held a shred event at the Corporation Yard located at 592 Superior Avenue from 8 a.m. until noon. City staff unloaded bags and boxes for shredding from 196 vehicles, as CR&R crews conducted the shredding services. Staff welcomed residents, checked identification and inquired where residents learned of the event. This information can be helpful for effectively communicating with residents regarding these types of events in the future. 

The Newport Beach residential refuse contract with CR&R provides two annual shred events for our residents, held in May and November. The next shred event is May 9, 2020. 

Underground Utility Assessment District Construction – Civil construction work for the undergrounding of utilities in West Newport Beach continues to progress. The contractor has completed all work for AD 116 and is just about wrapped up with AD 116B. The contractor is currently working in the alley between 46th and 45th Street south of Balboa Boulevard. The work for this last alley should be finished by next week after which the contractor will work on installing mainline crossings for Balboa Boulevard. 

Public Works Receives APWA 2019 B.E.S.T. Award – The American Public Works Association (APWA) awarded the Public Works Department the 2019 Building Excellence Shaping Tomorrow (B.E.S.T) award for their work on Bayside Drive Road Improvements. 

The award category was for Traffic, Mobility and Beautification. Mark Thomas provided engineering services for this project that included traffic calming measures to increase safety as well as landscape elements to beautify this scenic drive along Promontory Bay. Bayside Drive provides the main access to multiple neighborhoods, a retail center, and Balboa Island. The corridor experiences a high volume of bicycles and pedestrians. The project included traffic signal improvements, improvements to bicycle and pedestrian facilities, retaining walls, landscaping, and pavement rehabilitation. 

A portion of Bayside Drive is located at the busy intersection/entrance to Balboa Island. Balboa Island is home to many residents and is a popular tourist destination. Aside from the ferry, the corridor currently serves as the only vehicular entrance to Balboa Island, so special construction considerations were taken into account. The majority of the work was scheduled in winter months to reduce conflicts with residents and tourists during the busy summer season. This helped to minimize impacts to local businesses, residents, cyclists, and pedestrians that regularly access this community. The City of Newport Beach scheduled night work while paving the bridge to maintain access to the Island. The bridge was paved in a single night to expedite restoring full access to the Island. 

This Public Works project improved circulation for pedestrians by linking a new sidewalk segment to a mid-block crossing to access a retail center. Traffic calming improvements included enhanced buffered bike lane striping with high visibility legends, curb bulb-outs and new striping to narrow traffic lanes, new landscaped medians to beautify the neighborhood, and new decorative median striping. The project also modernized the traffic signal operation at Bayside Drive/Marine Avenue intersection and the Bayside Drive mid-block crossing. This crossing also implemented an updated angled pedestrian refuge area for enhanced visibility. The B.E.S.T. Awards will be presented at a luncheon scheduled for early December. 

AQMD Reimbursement for CNG Vehicle – In 2015, the Utilities Department purchased a Compressed Natural Gas Vactor heavy-duty Truck aka Sewer Cleaning Truck. Staff applied for a grant at that time and (finally) the City has just recently received a reimbursement check for $30,000 from the South Coast Air Quality Management District as part of their Mobile Source Reduction Control (MSRC) grant program. The big yellow CNG Sewer Vactor truck has been in operation since February 2016 and plays a vital role in keeping our sewer system clean and keeping our environment healthy.

Boys & Girls Club of Newport Beach reopens after $2 million transformation

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast celebrated its second official reopening with the Newport Beach location after a five-month, $2 million development as part of its “Pursuing Greatness” campaign – a $7.1 million total investment into all of the club sites and cities it serves. Accommodating up to 150 kids and teens, the beach-inspired facility offers members the chance to achieve their greatest potential through a hyperactive learning and mentoring environment.

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Club members enter the newly transformed Boys & Girls Club of Newport Beach for the first time

The grand opening is the culmination of the nearly two-year “Pursuing Greatness” campaign, which has enabled Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast to immediately increase its capacity to serve more kids and families, expand student and family programming services and enhance the local community. Using the nationally recognized IMPACT model, the Boys & Girls Club of Newport Beach implements a holistic approach to youth development, motivating members to graduate on time, plan for their futures and prepare for success.

 “This Pursuing Greatness campaign has enabled us to create multiple learning environments for 21st century education and mentorship,” explained Robert Santana, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast. “Thanks to the support of many people and organizations, we have successfully transformed our Club sites to accommodate the growing needs of the communities they serve. The positive impact on the youth in our service areas will last for generations to come.”

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Youngsters interact with robotics

The Newport Beach location has five STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) labs equipped with 60 Google Chromebooks and 25 new Apple iPads, all accessible for daily “IMPACT model” programming, and a fully renovated basketball gym. Also included is a Maker Space, or a 21st-century woodshop, which includes 3D printers, robotics (VEX robotics, Sphero, OZO bots, Makey Makey, Little Bits Code Kits), an engraving machine, greeting card maker, interactive floor games and more. 

An essential component of the neighborhood since 1971, the Boys & Girls Club of Newport Beach is in the heart of Eastbluff and primarily serves students from Eastbluff Elementary School and Corona del Mar Middle School. Club members participating in the structured daily routine of academic reinforcement, physical fitness, and enrichment opportunities have immediate access to a learning and mentoring environment designed to help them reach their greatest potential.

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(L-R) Robert Santana, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast, Mayor Diane Dixon and Wayne Pinnell, board chair at the ribbon cutting 

Boys & Girls Club of Newport Beach is located in East Bluff Park at 2555 Vista Del Oro, Newport Beach.

To learn more about the new Clubs and Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast, visit www.boysandgirlsclub.com/pursuinggreatness.

Hoag earns straight “A’s” on the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

The Leapfrog Group has awarded Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian straight “A’s” on the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for its hospitals in Newport Beach and Irvine. Achieving the nation’s top honor for patient safety, the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade rates how well hospitals protect patients from accidents, errors, injuries and infections.

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“It’s an honor for Hoag to be recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation for patient safety and quality,” said Robert T. Braithwaite, Hoag president and chief executive officer. “We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality health care to the communities we serve and it is a privilege to be acknowledged for that nationally by Leapfrog.”

Leapfrog collects and transparently reports hospital performance, empowering purchasers to find the highest-value care and giving consumers the lifesaving information they need to make informed decisions. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades are assigned to more than 2,600 U.S. hospitals.

For more information about the Safety Grade or to view the list of state rankings, visit www.hospitalsafetyscore.org.

Bay Island from above

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Photo by Kevin Pellon (Instagram @socalsnapz)

Beauty and boats along the bay

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.

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Sunday Salute supported veterans with disabilities, raised $190,000+

Each year, Veterans Day celebrations honor the service and sacrifice of our military. This year, the community of Newport Beach celebrated with a special fundraiser to support wounded, injured and ill veterans on their journey to fulfilling civilian lives.

Dubbed the Sunday Salute, the event brought together military heroes and their supporters for a beautiful afternoon at the Balboa Bay Resort. Underwritten by generous sponsors Ruth and Roger MacFarlane and hosted by honorary committee members Chris and Steve Alessi, Jon and Melinda Muller, Stan and Mari Frome, Sue Mears, Linda Merrell, Roger Lockhart, and Kim and Jim Montgomery, the Sunday Salute was the first Orange County event to support the National Wounded Warrior Center (Center). A capital initiative of Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra (DSES), the Center will provide comprehensive education, health and wellness, and therapeutic recreation programs for veterans and active duty service members with disabilities seeking support and direction in their civilian lives.

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Photos by Dawn Orlow Townsend

(L-R) Debra Faris, Colonel Willy Buhl, USMC (Ret.) and Rene Nesselhauf

During the event, Colonel Willy Buhl, former commander of the Wounded Warrior Regiment battalions at Camp Pendleton and Camp Lejeune, highlighted the importance of opportunities that help disabled veterans discover new skills and passions. He introduced Captain Sarah Bettencourt, USMC retired, who spoke passionately of her seven-year struggle to find meaning and purpose in her life after losing her military career to a debilitating neurological disorder. Skiing and spending time with other veterans with disabilities while participating in DSES programs inspired her to establish a sled hockey team in San Diego, qualify for the Paralympics, and become a mother to two beautiful boys. She credits DSES’s therapeutic recreation camps with giving her new life. “Once built, the Center will help other veterans, like me, live their lives again,” Bettencourt said.

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With the help of auctioneer Keith L. McLane, who led a raucous Make a Difference Paddle Raise, the Sunday Salute generated more than $190,000 for the National Wounded Warrior Center initiative. DSES has raised more than $9.7 million toward the creation of the Center in Mammoth Lakes and hopes to be ready for construction next year.

More information and opportunities to support the campaign for the National Wounded Warrior Center can be found at www.woundedwarriorsmammoth.org.

Honoring a veteran

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Recently released from the military after six years of service, this veteran is captured along with his German Shepherd in silhouette

Newport Beach – A Look Back

Photo series courtesy of Balboa Island Museum & Historical Society

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Are those Red Coats in the Newport Harbor? Why yes, they are. Because in 1973, on the 200th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, the Sculling and Punting Society hosted a reenactment with the Sea Scouts of the famous historical event.

Balboa Island Museum and the Museum Store are located at 210 B Marine Ave., Balboa Island. They are open Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday-Sunday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information, call 949.675.3952, visit www.balboamuseum.org or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Don’t miss the CdM Chamber holiday networking event at the Bungalow

Join the CdM Chamber of Commerce for a special Holiday Networking event at The Bungalow on Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the downstairs fireside patio.

Share in the camaraderie of community friends and neighbors with some holiday cheer, music and indulge in gourmet appetizers.

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Bring a friend and add business and social contacts. Admission to the event is free to CdM Chamber members and $20 for guests, which includes networking, a complimentary glass of wine, appetizers, music/vocalist and a festive atmosphere.

There is faster check-in with an advanced reservation, so RSVP here. Valet and street parking are available.

For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 949.673.4050.

The Bungalow restaurant is located at 2441 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar.

You can join the studio audience this week for the taping of World’s Greatest Motivators

This week is the second filming of the series World’s Greatest Motivators, a live TV taping in front of a studio audience at the Balboa Bay Resort on Wednesday and Thursday, November 13 and 14.

The World’s Greatest Motivators is a 13-week television series that will air beginning in January 2020, on national and international broadcast to more than 370 million household viewers.

The two-day filming lineup includes internationally acclaimed motivators Jack Canfield, Lisa Nichols, John Assaraf, Dr. Rev. Michael Beckwith, Sharon Lechter, Blaine Bartlett, Cynthia Kersey, Shanda Sumpter and Brian Tracy, via a previously filmed segment introduced by Erik Swanson.

Both days include the opportunity to hear some of the world’s top motivators, but also an elegant gourmet lunch. Wednesday will also include a Party on the Bay complete with a live band, networking opportunities, hors d’oeuvres and no-host cocktails featuring special guests.

The public is invited to reserve a seat to this exclusive filming and to become a part of the live television audience.

For more information, go to www.worldsgreatestmotivators.com.

Arts Commission announces 56th annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition

The Newport Beach City Arts Commission recently announced the date of the 56th Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition. The event will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020 from 1-6 p.m. at the Newport Beach Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach.

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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..

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.”

Meet Junior, the perfect husky, who scores a 10. The best large dog in the world…truly. Friendly, he loves everyone and is totally playful. At around four-and-a-half years of age, he’s been tossed around, but not anymore. The Newport Beach Animal Shelter is set on ensuring that he is adopted into the home that should have been his all along. If you’ve been waiting for the dog that will add only amazement to your world, than Junior is your “man.” There really are no words to describe how astounding he is. All interested adopters with the space for a large breed dog are invited to stop by the shelter to meet Junior.

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MEET JUNIOR

If you are interested in finding out more about Junior, 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.

ENC seeks high school volunteers

The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) is looking for responsible high school students that love nature and working with children to be a part of the Leader in Training (LIT) program for the ENC’s upcoming Winter Nature Camps.

Students will gain experience and responsibility and learn more about the nature around them along the way. Volunteering for the ENC will not only enhance students’ resumes, but it will look great on college applications too.

Although this is a volunteer position, applicants must interview to be eligible. Students, not parents, are responsible for communicating with ENC staff regarding the Leaders in Training opportunity.

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Applications for Winter Camp LITs (December 23, 24, 26 and 27; December 30 and 31, and January 2 and 3, 2020) are being accepted now through November 2019. Winter Camp LIT Training, required for all participating LITs, takes place on December 18.

Once ENC receives a student’s application and reference form, they will make contact to schedule an interview. Experienced LITs, that have volunteered as LITs at the ENC in the past, need not submit a reference form or interview.

To download the application, visit https://encenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/LIT-App-Updated-Oct.-2019.pdf.

Environmental Nature Center is located at 1601 E. 16th St., Newport Beach. www.encenter.org

District-wide community workshops planned for General Plan update

The City of Newport Beach has launched a new community engagement effort called Newport, Together and will host a series of interactive workshops to involve citizens in discussions on community values and the City’s future General Plan Update.

Seven Newport, Together workshops will be held throughout the city, one in each City Council District, during the months of November and December. Attendees will gain a better understanding of what the General Plan is and why it’s important to the community. They will also be asked to discuss community values, and what’s working and what’s not working in terms of the current General Plan.

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Map showing Newport Beach City Council Districts

All workshops will be held from 6-8 p.m. and will take place on the following dates: District 2 – Tuesday, Nov. 12, 16th Street Recreation Center, 868 W. 16th St.; District 3 – Thursday, Nov. 14, Back Bay Science Center, 600 Shellmaker Road; District 7 – Wednesday, Nov. 20, Newport Coast Community Center, 6401 San Joaquin Hills Road; District 6 – Thursday, Nov. 21, OASIS Senior Center, 801 Narcissus Ave.; District 5 – Thursday, Dec. 3, Central Library’s Friends Room, 1000 Avocado Ave.; District 4 – Wednesday, Dec. 11, Bonita Creek Community Center, 3010 La Vida; District 1 – Thursday, Dec. 12, Marina Park Community Center, 1600 W. Balboa Blvd.

The City is hosting one workshop in each Council District to ensure that resident input is gathered from all areas of Newport Beach. The meetings are open to all community members and citizens are welcome to attend a workshop in a district other than their own if a different date better fits their schedules. For information on finding your council district, visit www.newportbeachca.gov/government/city-council/find-your-council-district.

The workshops are part of a series of community fairs, workshops, pop-up events and community dialogues that will be held over the winter and spring months to listen to and learn from the Newport Beach community about the General Plan and its future update.

All activities hosted in-person will also take place online on the City’s Newport, Together interactive website at www.newporttogether.com.

The Newport, Together listen and learn process is led by the General Plan Update Steering Committee that was appointed by the Newport Beach City Council earlier this year.

Who knew there was a housing shortage in Newport Beach? Speak Up Newport will explore

Are you aware that there’s a housing crisis in Newport Beach? Did you know that Governor Gavin Newsome has mandated that Newport Beach must accommodate 4,832 new homes during the next decade? In fact, he could likely increase that number in January.

The question is, where will they all go?

Well, those and other questions related to housing will be addressed by Seimone Jurjis, the Community Development Director for the City of Newport Beach, at the Wednesday, Nov. 13 Speak Up Newport meeting in the Civic Center Community Room.

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Newport Beach Community Development Director Seimone Jurjis

Here are some thoughts and issues to consider in advance of the meeting: the Governor has signed 18 new housing bills, five of which are on Accessory Dwelling Units, one of which will allow up to three dwelling units on any residential property.

So, where will these three units be allowed? Is there HOA protection allowed?

Where will 4,832 new homes in Newport Beach be placed? 

What will happen to the 1,375 new homes already allowed in the Banning Ranch?

Hear the discussion and answers to all of these questions and more.

Jujis has served as Community Development Director since August 2017. He oversees a department of 70 personnel and an annual budget of $13 million. His department processes and permits more than $1.2 million annually in real property investments in the City. Seimone has spent the last 26 years working in both the private and public sectors holding the positions of Chief Building Official, City Engineer and Director.

A reception precedes the discussion and begins at 5:15 p.m., hosted by The Bungalow restaurant, followed by the presentation and then a Q&A.

There is no charge to attend and reservations are not necessary. 

The Civic Center Community Room is located at 100 Civic Center Drive.

Speak Up Newport (SUN) is a nonprofit, non-partisan citizens group organized to promote the common good and general welfare of the Newport Beach community. Founded in 1979, it meets monthly, presenting a public forum to hear topics of interest to the local community. It produces the Mayor’s Dinner each February, featuring the Mayor’s annual State of the City address.

World Affairs of Orange County to hold lecture event on November 20

The World Affairs Council of Orange County will present a lecture event featuring Professor Larry Diamond on Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Club.

Diamond is a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institute and the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University. For six years, he served as Director of Stanford’s Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law where he now leads its Program on Arab Reform and Democracy and its Global Digital Policy Incubator. The professor will be discussing his newest book, Ill Winds: Saving Democracy from Russian Rage, Chinese Ambition, and American Complacency.

The professor has served as an adviser to numerous governmental and international organizations at various points in his life, including the U.S. Department of State, United Nations, World Bank and the U.S. Agency for International Development. He is a founding co-editor of the National Endowment for Democracy’s Journal of Democracy.

Diamond’s research focuses on democratic trends and conditions around the world and on policies and reforms to defend and advance democracy.

Ticket prices vary. To register, visit www.worldaffairscouncil.org, or call 949.253.5751.

The Pacific Club is located at 4110 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach.

Santa is coming to Upper Newport Bay on November 17

Santa is making an early appearance! On Sunday, Nov. 17 from 12-4 p.m., Jolly Old St. Nick is coming to the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center. 

Come join the holiday festivities which include arts & crafts, cookies & cocoa and best of all...get your picture taken with Santa (make sure to bring your own camera or phone).

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With the beauty of Newport Bay as the backdrop, there will also be other photo opportunities with some live critters and displays. Make sure to shop at the center’s gift shop, where there will be specials for that afternoon only.

Proceeds from the event will go to support the mission of protecting and preserving our Bay.

Be sure to make a reservation for the time slot and the total number of people in your group. The cost is $5 per person. Clickhere to purchase tickets for a designated time slot. Ticket sales end Saturday, Nov. 16.

This is a family-friendly event, but please leave your furry or feathered family members at home for this one.

Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center is located at 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach.

For a calendar of happenings at Upper Newport Bay, visit our Calendars section here.

Join Little Lido Kids Club on November 21

On Thursday, Nov. 21 from 10-11 a.m., bring the kids to Little Lido Kids Club at Lido Village Books. Join in the fun with music, a reading of Thankful by Eileen Spinelli and enjoyable crafts.

Thankful is an endearing and engaging book that reminds children how blessed and special they are. Meant to be read aloud, this heartwarming picture book will be a treasured keepsake for parents and children alike.

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RSVP at http://bit.ly/LLthankful by Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. to be eligible for prizes. Attendees will also enjoy discounts by participating merchants in Lido Marina Village.

Lido Village Books is located at 3424 Via Oporto, Ste. 102, Newport Beach. For more information, visit www.lidovillagebooks.com.

Spanish Harlem Orchestra makes Segerstrom Center debut with holiday show

As part of its 15th anniversary celebration, the award-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra makes its Segerstrom Center for the Arts debut on Saturday, Dec. 21 in Samueli Theater for two performances at 7 and 9 p.m. Known for setting the gold standard for excellence in authentic, New York-style, hard core salsa, the renowned band rings in the holidays with a festive show: Salsa Navidad. Spanish Harlem Orchestra keeps the musical legacy of salsa dura (hard salsa) alive, and most recently garnered a 2019 Grammy^® Award for Anniversary, its latest release and sixth album.

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Spanish Harlem Orchestra

Single tickets start at $39 and are available online at www.scfta.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa, or by calling 714.556.2787. For inquiries about group ticket savings of 10 or more, call the Group Services office at 714.755.0236.

Samueli Theater is located at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.

For A Good Cause

From Golf to Galas: Supporting Our Community

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Patriot’s Promise 2019 “Black Party Charity Event” I Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. I The event hosts local restaurants, who will be preparing delicious food and beverage pairings. Each guest will have an extraordinary experience beginning with an elegant Reception for VIPs. Then there will be the Presentation of Colors; the National Anthem and local DJs spinning old school and new school tunes. There will also be a special performance by a guest recording artist. Bid on one-of-a-kind items in the silent/live auction with hourly opportunity drawings for items donated by vendors, celebrities and sports figures. O.C. and LA designers will display unique fashions, as models make their way around the event. Local and international art will be displayed and available for purchase. Veterans Legal Institute is the recipient of this year’s fundraising efforts. Tickets are $100-$250.

Contact: For more information, visit the Patriots Promise Facebook page.

Takes place at Fletcher Jones | Mercedes-Benz Dealer, 3300 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach.

2019 Orange County Youth Sports Foundation’s Sportsman of the Year Banquet I Wednesday, Nov. 13 I Honoring Tim Mead, the former longtime Angels baseball executive and current President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The banquet is the vehicle that generates funds used to enhance OC youth sports programs, provide opportunities for underprivileged or disabled OC students to attend major sporting events, and award college scholarships to graduating OC scholar-athletes. 

Contact: www.ocysf.org

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

OLQA’s 4th Thanksgiving Feed the Hungry Packing Party I Saturday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. They will be packing 25,000 meals to benefit children and families around the world who struggle for food every day. Come help in the fight in ending world hunger by joining in. Packing party members should arrive between 9:30-9:45 a.m., with your virtual ticket in order to check-in, get aprons be routed to a packing table. They’ll be starting promptly at 10 a.m. in the parish hall, which is across the street from the main church building. You should be finished by 12 p.m. If you can’t make it to the party, you can make a donation online at www.OLQA.org/donateand designate your donation to Feed the Hungry. To get a virtual ticket, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/olqas-14th-thanksgiving-feed-the-hungry-packing-party-tickets-73915265549?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.

Contact: www.OLQA.org/donate

Takes place at Our Lady Queen of Angels, 2100 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach.

Back Bay Therapeutic Riding Club Open House | Sunday, Nov. 17 from 12:340-3:30 p.m. | With food, music and refreshments, scheduled festivities include speaking with BBTRC’s professionally PATH-certified instructors, parents and riders. Come meet BBTRC’s rescued horses, donkeys and goats, and watch riding demonstrations. The BBTRC is also celebrating the end of a remodeling project, so come see the improvements. This event is free of charge. The BBTRC is grateful to its supporters who have made it possible for the club to help improve the bodies, minds and spirits of children, youth and adults with physical and/or developmental disabilities, especially the underserved in our community, through therapeutic horseback riding and other unique activities.

Contact: www.backbaytrc.org

Takes place at 20262 SW Cypress St., Newport Beach.

Choose Nursing, Choose Hoag 2019 Luncheon | Thursday, Nov. 21 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Celebrating Hoag’s nurse scholars who dedicate themselves to nursing excellence for the benefit of our community and recognize donors who make this possible. Business attire and complimentary valet parking.

Contact: www.hoaghospitalfoundation.org

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

Raise It Up For Pediatric Epilepsy Gala and Poker Tournament I Saturday, Nov. 23 from 5-11 p.m. I Hosted by Mickie’s Miracles. Proceeds benefit CHOC Children’s Foundation.

Contact: For more information and tickets, visit https://e.givesmart.com/events/dUp/

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

46th Candlelight Concert to support Segerstrom Center for the Arts | Friday, Dec. 6 | For more than 40 years, Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ Candlelight Concert has been one of Orange County’s most treasured events. Considered by many as the official kick-off to the holiday season, Candlelight brings friends and family together for an elegant evening of great fun while raising essential funds in support of the Segerstrom Center for the Art’s artistic, education and community engagement programs.

Contact: www.scfta.org

Takes place at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.

53rd Annual Christmas Carol Ball | Saturday, Dec. 14 beginning at 5 p.m. | This has become a must-attend event which sells out every year. Anticipated to attract more than 600 Hoag friends and supporters who will join the event for fun, fellowship and fabulous food along with dancing and special holiday touches in a gorgeous setting.

Contact: www.hoaghospitalfoundation.org

Takes place at the Monarch Beach Resort, One Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point.

Women of Elegance Events I Sunday, Dec. 22 I They have invited SABIL USA to conduct a high-end silent auction and will be selling diamonds to benefit this charity. Women of Elegance honorary awards will be given out to women who have made an impact on society for the betterment of humanity. Festivities include vendors, a fashion show and a red carpet. Dress: Elegant evening gowns; be red carpet ready, as media will be in attendance. Schedule: 3 pm. VIP red carpet with extras; 4:30 p.m.; general admission. SABIL USA supports the needy, homeless and refugees. Tickets: General admission, $80; VIP, $120. Table seating 10, $750.

Contact: 310.292.6578

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

Editor’s Note: If you have a philanthropic event 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: 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

SAVE THE DATE: 56th Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020 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..

“Destination Art” exhibition of acrylics by Sherry Marger continuing through January 3, 2020 during library operating hours. The Newport Beach City Arts Commission presents Destination Art, an exhibition of acrylic paintings by Sherry Marger, on display at Newport Beach Central Library gallery. Marger is an acrylic landscape painter, born in New York City, but raised in New Jersey. It wasn’t until much later in life, when she started traveling that she began to paint seriously. Always having photographed, catalogued and then assembled albums of trips, she realized how painting could further interpret her traveling world experiences to herself and to others. Traveling became her inspiration. Destination Art has become her passion. As a studio artist, she works in an impressionistic style with acrylic paints. Plein air watercolor sketching is done on location to lay the groundwork for the finished paintings done on either canvas or paper in her studio. Takes place at Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. (Nyhaven Colors by Sherry Marger is pictured below.)

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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 2020. The Series kicks off with Doris Kearns Godwin on January 24, 2020. To become a member click here.

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SCORE Workshop: Get Five-Star Reviews on Google, Yelp and Facebook, Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 5:30-8:45 p.m. This series of business workshops is funded by Friends of the Library. Geared to adults. Learn how you can bolster your business’s online presence to attract new customers and generate new revenue. Attendees will learn how to use free tools to take control of and improve their business’s online pages, and learn customer follow-up strategies that can be applied immediately. Kim Olson and Rozie McCarter of Briadly.com present this workshop. Olson has collaborated with local businesses for more than four years in her career as an account executive and marketer. She is currently account executive at Broadly.com, which helps local businesses improve their online presence and grow word-of-mouth. McCarter has over 20 years experience in sales and marketing with the past seven plus dedicated to providing solutions to small businesses. Her product specialties include local business reviews, mobile solutions and Facebook reviews. In her current role at Broadly, she is an account executive providing marketing solutions to business of all industries who are interested in building their internet presence, expanding review results, attracting more traffic resulting in increased sales. Registration/Check-in is from 5:30-6 p.m. For more information and to register, visit www.orangecounty.score.org. Takes place at Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach.

ProLiteracy Advisory Board Meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 6-7:30 p.m. Takes place in Newport Beach Central Library’s Conference Room located at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach.

Book Discussion Group, Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 9:30-11 a.m. The Charlotte “Charlie” Alexander Book Discussion Group will be discussing, Exit West by Mohsin Hamid. Synopsis: Exit West imagines the forces that drive people from their homes into new lands. In a country on the brink of civil war, Nadia and Saeed meet. They fall in love, and are soon cloistered in a premature intimacy by the unrest roiling in their city. When it explodes, streets turn into a patchwork of checkpoints and bomb blasts. They hear whispers about doors – doors that can whisk people far away. Profoundly intimate and inventive, this love story reveals loyalty and courage that is of our time and for all time. Doors open at 9 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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Takes place in Newport Beach Central Library’s Friends Meeting Room located at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach.

LEGO Block Party on Wednesday, Nov. 13 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.

Teddy Bear Crafts on Thursday, Nov. 14 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear come and see, all the crafts for you and me. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Takes place at the Corona del Mar Branch Library, 410 Marigold Ave., Corona del Mar.

Library Live: Dibi and Herbie Fletcher on Thursday, Nov. 14 from 7-9 p.m. The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation presents Library Live with Dibi and Herbie Fletcher – The Fletcher Family: A Lifetime in Surf (2019). Dibi Fletcher is a writer, unofficial chief operating officer of the Astrodeck surfing equipment company and matriarch of the Fletcher family. Herbie Fletcher is a prolific and legendary surfer, shaper and entrepreneur. They owned the Clark Foam Franchise for the Hawaiian Islands, Herbie Fletcher Surf Shop in Dana Point and currently own Astrodeck. The book is Dibi’s reflection on the mark that she, Herbie, sons Christian and Nathan, and grandson Grayson have made on the worlds of surfing and skateboarding. Contributors to this Rizzoli publication include Mike Diamond from The Beatie Boys, Steve Van Doren from Vans, artist Julian Schnabel, surfer Kelly Slater and photographer C.R. Stecyk III. Reservations are required. Tickets: $10 General, $7 NBPLF members. The lecture and Q&A take place from 7-8:30 p.m., followed by a book sale and signing until 9 p.m. Reserve tickets by visiting www.nbplfoundation.org/content/Library-Live.html, or phone 949.717.3892. Takes place in the Central Library Friends Room, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach.

Digital Saturday on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Newport Beach Public Library invites the community to enhance their technological literacy. Digital Saturday showcases the library’s digital resources, including eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and online databases, as well as explore the  Media Lab, Sound Lab and Tech Toys available for loan. Staff will be on hand to introduce customers to the library’s eBranch and to show them how to download eBooks and magazines to mobile devices; access valuable research materials. A current library card and Google or Apple ID password is needed for one-on-one instruction on downloading ebooks and magazines to personal mobile devices. 

As part of this special event, the Newport Beach Public Library will host the Digital Bookmobile. The 42-foot long traveling exhibit provides devices, internet connectivity and expert guidance to the local library’s digital collection of ebooks and audiobooks. This traveling exhibit first launched in 2008 in Central Park, New York, and has since traveled more than 233,000 miles and welcomed more than 240,000 visitors at more than 1,000 events. Digital Saturday is free, and no registration is required to participate. Attendees are encouraged to bring their mobile devices for assistance in downloading eBooks and eMagazines. Takes place at Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach.

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LEGO Saturdays, Saturday, Nov. 16 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.

Drop-In Crafts on Monday, Nov. 18 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Drop in to the Corona del Mar Library to create, craft and DIY on the first and third Monday of every month. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Takes place at the Corona del Mar Branch Library, 410 Marigold Ave., Corona del Mar.

Medicine in Our Backyard – Is Depression in Older Adults a Normal Part of Getting Older?, Monday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., free and no reservation is needed. The guest speaker is Robert Bota, M.D., Associate Clinical Professor, UCI Health Department of Psychiatry & Human Behavior (pictured below). Depression is common in older adults, but is it normal? Dr. Bota will share why many physical illnesses can significantly increase the risk of depression, and how implementing stress reduction techniques can improve the quality of life in older adults. He will also discuss Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or TMS – a new approach to treating depression. Dr. Bota is passionate about combining the latest medical treatments with innovative clinical trials. Since 2017, he has been named a Physician of Excellence by the Orange County Medical Association. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. This event is free but a suggested donation of $10 is appreciated. No reservations are required.

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Let’s Talk Money: Understanding Your Credit Score on Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 12-1 p.m. Your credit score is a big part of your financial identity. It can be the most important factor in determining whether you can get a loan and how much it’ll cost you. Bad credit can affect you in areas of your life you wouldn’t even expect. Take employers and landlords, for example. They may look at your credit score to see if you’d be a responsible employee or tenant. From carrying a balance to canceling your credit card, there are a number of ways your financial decisions can affect your credit score. Learn about the factors to building and maintaining a healthy credit score. Brought to by Bank of America’s Better Money Habits in partnership with Khan Academy. Space is limited and reservations are required. Takes place at Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach.

LEGO Block Party on Wednesday, Nov. 20 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.

A Bushel of Fall Crafts on Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Drop in to the Balboa Branch Library and make warm & wonderful crafts celebrating apples, leaves and the joy of autumn. Geared for ages 3 and up. No registration is required. First come, first served. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Takes place at the Balboa Branch Library, 100 E. Balboa Blvd., Balboa.

Build a City, Saturday, Nov. 23 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Calling all young engineers and architects. What can you make with paper, tape and lots of boxes? Everything! Come help turn the Friends’ Room into a cardboard city, limited only by your imagination. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Takes place in Central Library’s Friends Meeting Room, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach.

LEGO Saturdays, Saturday, Nov. 23 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.

Cornucopia of Crafts on Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 4-5 p.m. Come make crafts to help celebrate Thanksgiving! Geared for ages 3 and up. No registration is required. First come, first served. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Takes place at the Mariners Branch Library, 1300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach.

LEGO Block Party on Wednesday, Nov. 27 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.

ALL LIBRARY BRANCHES ARE CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF THANKSGIVING, Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29.

LEGO Saturdays, Saturday, Nov. 30 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.

Drop-In Crafts on Monday, Dec. 2 from 3:30-5 p.m. Drop in to the Corona del Mar Library to create, craft and DIY on the first and third Monday of every month. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Takes place at the Corona del Mar Branch Library, 410 Marigold Ave., Corona del Mar.

LEGO Block Party on Wednesday, Dec. 4 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, Dec. 5 from 7:15-8:45 a.m. The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce presents this monthly event. 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. 

Drop in Crafts, Saturday, Dec. 7 from 12-3 p.m. Drop in to make some fun crafts. Geared for ages 3-8. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. First come, first-served, limited by room capacity. Takes place in Central Library’s Stahr Storytime Room, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach.

The Nutcracker for Kids, Saturday, Dec. 7 with two performances at 2 and 3:30 p.m. The whole family will enjoy this program for children. “The Nutcracker for Kids” is an abridged narrated version of the holiday classic presented by Festival Ballet Theatre. The shortened performance features a cast of professional dancers in complete costumes and tells the story of Clara, a young girl who receives the gift of a nutcracker soldier from her mysterious godfather. Overnight, the nutcracker is magically transformed into a handsome prince who takes Clara on an enchanting journey. Admission is free. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ticket distribution, for both shows, will begin at 1 p.m. Ticket holders should return 15 minutes prior to the show to be seated. Takes place in Central Library’s Friends Meeting Room, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach.

Holiday Open House on Monday, Dec. 8 from 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Stop by the library for refreshments, crafts, stories, and magic during the 41st Annual Corona del Mar Christmas Walk. Magician Mark Gibson will be performing two magic shows at 1 and 3 p.m., with strolling magic in between. All ages welcome. Takes place at the Corona del Mar Branch Library, 410 Marigold Ave., Corona del Mar.

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

Sekou Ali Idris Ahmad, 29, Laguna Niguel – Saturday, November 9

Cristian Gene Roy, 18, Newport Beach – Saturday, November 9

Derek James Sauerwein, 29, Tustin – Friday, November 8 (with prior)

Joseph Garcia, 28, Victorville – Wednesday, November 6

Peter Faried Todary, 43, Newport Beach – Wednesday, November 6 (with prior)

Incident Reports

Saturday, November 9

Arrests for Being Drunk in Public

Thomas Mathew Walkerburris, 21, Newport Beach

Angel Jimenez, 41, Costa Mesa

Balboa Blvd. & 33rd St. I Driving while Suspended and Failure to Stop

11:56 p.m. Randy Villacis, 31, Los Angeles, was arrested for driving while suspended or revoked and failure to stop at a stop sign. Bail was set at $2,500.

Via Lido I 3400 Block I Battery

1:20 p.m. Jack Dwayne Waters, 52, Costa Mesa, was arrested for battery. Bail was set at $500.

Superior Ave. & Hospital Road I Under the Influence

3:21 a.m. Jose A. Deoliveirgalvao, 22, Newport Beach, was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance. Bail was set at $1,000.

Friday, November 8

Arrests for Being Drunk in Public

None

Hoag Drive I 00 Block I Trespassing

11:43 p.m. Aaron Garner Jones, 33, Fountain Valley, was arrested for trespassing for refusing to leave property. Bail was set at $500.

Placentia Ave. & W. 15th St. I Parole Violation and Sex Offender Transient Failing to Register

10:07 a.m. Frank Zsemlye, 34, Anaheim, was arrested on a parole violation and for being a sex offender transient failing to register. Bail was set at $500.

Sherington Place & Irvine Ave. I Under the Influence

10:11 p.m. Annalyse Valentina Andradesin, 32, Laguna Niguel, was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance. Bail was set at $2,500.

Fern St. & Seashore Drive I Obstructing/Resisting and Drinking in Public

7:53 p.m. Rudy Quinton Jones II, 55, Costa Mesa, was arrested for obstructing/resisting a peace officer and drinking in public. Bail was set at $500.

24th St. & Balboa Blvd. I Controlled Substance, Paraphernalia and Appropriating Lost Property

4:24 p.m. Daniel Ramos Tirso, 25, Costa Mesa, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of unlawful paraphernalia and appropriating lost property. Bail was set at $2,500.

Aralia St. & Alba St. I Driving while Suspended/Revoked, Failure to Provide Evidence of Financial Responsibility and Warrant

10:53 a.m. William Ray Stinchfield, 79, Newport Beach, was arrested for driving while suspended or revoked, failure to provide evidence of financial responsibility and on a warrant for driving while suspended. Bail was set at $4,000.

Newport Blvd. & Coast Highway Ramp S I Driving while Suspended/Revoked, Failure to Obey Turn Signals and Probation Violation

8:55 a.m. Chris Alexander Mireles Jr., 26, Garden Grove, was arrested for driving while suspended or revoked, failure to obey turn signals and for a felony probation violation. Bail was set at $2,500.

15th St. & W. Balboa Blvd. I Warrant

1:40 a.m. Christopher Fernando Trevino, 20, Costa Mesa, was arrested on a warrant for driving while suspended or revoked. Bail was set at $1,500.

W. Ocean Front I 2100 Block I Fugitive from Justice and Warrants

1:11 a.m. Meredith Lane Marks, 22, Rhoadesville, was arrested as a fugitive of justice and on warrants for multiple drug related charges and for a probation violation. Bail was set at $100,000.

16th St. & Irvine Ave. I Under the Influence and Parole Violation

12:54 a.m. Matthew David Jones, 19, Garden Grove, was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance and on a parole Violation. Bail was set at $500.

Thursday, November 7

Arrests for Being Drunk in Public

None

Birch St. I 4800 Block I Narcotics

11:06 a.m. Randall Kevin MacDonald, 67, Costa Mesa, was arrested for possession of a narcotic controlled substance. Bail was set at $10,000.

Newport Blvd. I 3100 Block I Warrants

12:16 a.m. Jeffrey Christopher Edens, 48, Poway, was arrested on warrants for false representation and drinking in public. Bail was set at $5,000.

Wednesday, November 6

Arrests for Being Drunk in Public

None

Jamboree Road & Bayview Way I Paraphernalia and Controlled Substance

10:40 p.m. Milvia Rosella Schinaia, 42, Irvine, was arrested for possession of unlawful paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance. Bail was set at $10,000.

Pacific Coast Highway I 21000 Block I Malibu I Warrants

8:59 p.m. Richard Scott Bloustine, 53, Newport Beach, was arrested on warrants for a post release community supervision violation, evading police with reckless driving and for a violation of a court order. Bail was set at $165,000.

Superior Ave. I 1400 Block I Under the Influence and Probation Violation

5:26 p.m. Louis Wayne Arreguin, 59, Newport Beach, was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance and on a felony probation violation. Bail was set at $500.

14th St. & W. Ocean Front I Receiving Stolen Property

3:36 p.m. Karen Leanne Lewis, 50, Irvine, was arrested for receiving stolen property with a value less than $950. Bail was set at $500.

Via Gatillo I 00 Block I Rancho Santa Margarita I Robbery and Conspiracy

9:07 a.m. Peyton Wyatt Burtt, 19, Rancho Santa Margarita, was arrested for strong arm robbery and conspiracy to commit a crime. Bail was set at $50,000.

Bristol St. I 2300 Block I Paraphernalia and Appropriating Lost Property

5:14 a.m. Jonathan Frank Thomas, 43, Irvine, was arrested for possession of unlawful paraphernalia and appropriating lost property. Bail was set at $500.

Zenith Ave. & Spruce Ave. I Petty Theft, Paraphernalia, False Personation, Receiving Stolen Property, Controlled Substance and Identity Theft

3:48 a.m. Victoria Louise Schnitger, 34, Santa Fe Springs, was arrested for petty theft of mail packages, possession of unlawful paraphernalia, false personation of another, receiving stolen property with a value less than $950, possession of a controlled substance and identity theft for using other ID for financial gain. Bail was set at $20,000.

Hoag Drive & W. Coast Highway I Paraphernalia

1:19 a.m. Allen Michael Cathers, 30, Los Angeles, was arrested for possession of unlawful paraphernalia. Bail was set at $500.