“Billionaire Row” home sells for $20 million cash
In the 1960s, a visionary developer named Charles (Charley) Hester built a tract of homes on the oceanfront and the hills east of Coast Highway and called the communities Cameo Shores and Cameo Highlands.
This, of course, was done prior to the major building expansion and transformation of the Corona del Mar oceanfront into some of the most coveted and costly residential oceanfront properties in the world,
Many of the homes there originally sold for under $35,000, which was considered “pricey” back in the day.
Fast forward some 60 years. May 2019, Adrienne Brandes closes a landmark $20 million sale of 4541 Brighton Road, on what today is known as “Billionaire Row.”
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From $35,000 to $20 million is quite a journey. Of course, almost none of the original Hester homes of the old era have survived, being replaced by superb architectural designs along the oceanfront landscape.
The Brighton Road sale is an example of the often shocking state of today’s ultra-high, residential market. The Cameo Shores residence is a ground up contemporary redesign project that was recently completed, following several years of planning and construction. It includes stunning coastal views and state-of-the-art “everything.”
Brandes brought in her client, a European billionaire she had become acquainted with, and, following serious negotiations, reached a deal.
The $20 million sale price was all cash, with a 12-day escrow. Everything closed on time, without complications and no drama.
Adrienne Brandes is a real estate professional with Surterre Properties.
Fair Game
By TOM JOHNSON
Flight of Newport Beach sails Sunday
The Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce organizes the annual Flight of Newport Beach, this year being the 84th. It’s comprised of two racing classes, the Laser and the Harbor 20.
The course for each is inside the Bay, starting and finishing off the south side of Balboa Island.
The races take place this Sunday, July 21.
Yesterday afternoon I was speaking to one of the Commodores’ race organizers, Brett Hemphill. Brett says flat out, “We need more entries!”
It’s easy. Go here, fill out the form and you’re in.
Now, there’s a bunch of categories to enter under both classes that make the day that much more fun. Maybe you’re the oldest, the youngest boy, the youngest girl, or perhaps you want to decorate your boat. There are also prizes for first finishing girl, first couple and first parent/child.
There are so many prizes you’re almost bound to win something, or maybe not. But, for the overall winner in both classes there are some big prizes. In the Laser class, you can win a new sail valued at $650. In the Harbor 20 class, you can win paint, and not just any paint. You can win a gallon of anti-fouling paint, worth $250. Of course, anti-fouling paint protects the underwater hull, so it’s important.
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Harbor 20 trophies
Also, both class winners will receive a gift certificate to The Sailing Pro Shop on Newport Blvd.
Okay, I know what you’re saying to yourself, that’s still not enough. Well, hold on, you also get a set of Ginsu Knives. Actually, no. But you are invited to an after-party at the Balboa Yacht Club. There you’ll enjoy refreshments and witness the presentation of awards.
What a day!
So, fill out the app and go have some fun.
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The Homeless Task Force Special Meeting is this Monday, July 22, from 4-6 p.m. in the Central Library's Friends Meeting Room at1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. It’s an important meeting, and why you ask?
When I recently visited the Sculpture Garden near City Hall, I noticed sleeping bags and other miscellaneous property under the tables across the bridge, evidently belonging to some homeless folks.
Last week, a story emerged about homeless people and even tents taking hold a little further up near the bus station turnaround on Avocado Ave.
This problem is not going to go away without some planning and attention. Hopefully, with this group and the recent $3 million commitment by Hoag Hospital toward the issue, we have the start.
Meetings like the one mentioned about are always open to the public if you want to offer your two cents.
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A couple of Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce events this week: Government Affairs Committee features Newport Beach City Attorney Aaron Harp this Thursday, July 18, at the Chamber office at 8 a.m. The Chamber, if you don’t know, is located at 4343 Von Karman.
And, then Friday, July 19, Chamber President & CEO Steve Rosansky puts on his apron and barbecues burgers and the like “By the Lake,” at the Chamber offices. They advertise it as food, fun and friends. It runs from 4-6 p.m.
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Speaking of burgers, don’t forget it’s Burger Week and there are 60 participating restaurants throughout Orange County, including a number in Newport Beach. It’s prix fixe pricing. Check it all out at www.burgerweek.com.
(Link “here” through to the following URL: https://flightofnewportbeach.com/registration)
Breaking News in Newport Beach
OEX abandons ship in Transpac, then sinks; crew saved by Pyewacket
OEX, a Santa Cruz 70 offshore racing yacht, was abandoned at sea yesterday following a rudder issue some 242 miles southwest of San Diego while participating in the 2019 Transpac Yacht Race.
While the crew of OEX was forced to abandon ship after it began taking on water, a fellow race competitor, Pyewacket, owned by Roy Disney, managed to rescue all nine OEX crew members.
According to early reports, “everyone is safe” and on their way back to the mainland. They were expected to arrive this morning in Marina del Rey.
OEX, skippered by John Sangmeister out of Long Beach, sent out a mayday around 2 a.m. and sunk about 3 a.m. The yacht was owned by Stagg Yachts and has an estimated price tag of $575,000.
Interestingly enough, another boat, the multihull Maserati Multi 70, also competing in the race, struck a large unspecified floating device that came out of the water by up to one meter, damaging the left hull bow and rudder wing.
Following repairs, the Maserati Multi 70 resumed sailing.
The Transpac, or Transpacific Yacht Race, is a 2,225 nautical mile race from Pt. Fermin, off San Pedro, to Hawaii. Racing began last Wednesday, July 10.
Both Pyewacket and OEX competed in this year’s Newport to Ensenada, however, both posted DNFs.
Hagestad fades in final round of Players Amateur, finishes second
Big Canyon’s Stewart Hagestad appeared to be in control heading into the final round of the 20th Annual Players Amateur being played at the Berkeley Hall Club in Bluffton, South Carolina, over the weekend. Entering with a five-shot lead over the field, Hagestad shot 75.
That lead evaporated throughout the day as Georgia senior golfer Spencer Ralston fired a final-round 63 to make up an 11-shot deficit and win by one at 19-under.
Hagestad had a chance coming into 18 needing only a par to tie but suffered one of his five bogeys on the day.
Hagestad had opened play with a course record 61 last Thursday and was looking at going wire-to-wire.
OC Fair opens its gates
Story and photos by Emily Spain
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The iconic OC Fair sign greets Opening Day attendees
Come one, come all! The OC Fair officially kicked off its annual summer season on Friday, July 12. In the spirit of Opening Day, attendees were treated to free Fair admission and parking. Many braved the long admission lines, but as fairgoer Micaela Hart said, “The crowds and lines are part of the opening day experience, nothing beats free admission to the fair.”
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Fairgoers race down the Euro Slide
Once in the fairgrounds, fairgoers had a plethora of attractions and food stands to discover. Fair staples like Chicken Charlies were grilling traditional fair foods and serving up new concoctions like fried hummus, ice cream chicken sandwiches and buffalo chicken chimichangas.
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Chicken Charlies signage highlights a few of the food stand’s 2019 menu items
Arguably one of the best parts of the OC Fair is getting to see and interact with the animals. Whether you are a devout animal lover or not, there is so much to explore in the livestock areas of the Fair. Make sure to catch one of the junior livestock auctions, which benefit agriculture education programs like 4-H and FFA, during your visit.
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Even the pigs need a nap due to the excitement of Opening Day
Feeling lucky? Try your luck at the dozens of games the Fair has to offer. Fairgoer John Russell said the trick to winning one of the coveted, giant stuffed animals is to “pick a game you actually want to play not just the one that looks the easiest. It helps to be friendly with the game attendants, they might give you free tries if you’re close to winning.”
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Two girls winning big at the bottle toss game
The OC Fair runs until August 11 and is open Wednesday through Friday, 12 p.m. to midnight, and Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.- midnight. General admission is $12 on Wednesdays-Fridays, and $14 Saturday and Sunday.
For more information on the OC Fair events and offers, visit www.ocfair.com.
Check out more photos from the OC Fair Opening Day below
Police Files
Local arrested on alleged drug possession and sales charges
Leah Natalie Zarian, 29, of Newport Beach, was arrested at an apartment complex in the 800 block of Irvine Ave. on a variety of drug related charges, including warrants.
Newport Beach Police encountered Zarian at 8:06 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, and arrested her for alleged possession of a controlled substance, possession of controlled substances without a prescription, possession of narcotics for sale and transporting narcotics for sale.
She also had outstanding warrants for possession of a controlled substance and for driving a vehicle while suspended or revoked for a DUI.
She was held by police on $57,500 bail.
Resident reports $49,000 theft
A crime of grand theft was reported to Newport Beach Police on Friday, July 12, by a local resident who noticed $49,000 in jewelry had been stolen from their home in the 200 block of Goldenrod Ave. in Corona del Mar,
The theft reportedly occurred sometime between 12 noon of Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2018 and May 31, 2019.
Police are investigating.
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.
Scroll down to Police Beat for all arrests
Summer sunset colors
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Soft pastel tones paint the horizon during recent summer sunset
City Manager’s Updates
From the desk of Grace Leung
Balboa Village Advisory Committee Meeting – The Balboa Village Advisory Committee (BVAC) will meet next Wednesday, July 17, at Marina Park. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. The BVAC will hear updates on efforts to revamp wayfinding signage in and around the Village.
Also at this meeting, the BVAC will review its progress with addressing the strategies identified in the City Council-approved Balboa Village Master Plan. Initially formed in September 2012, the BVAC was tasked with overseeing the vetting and implementation of the recommended strategies, including a trolley program and streetscape improvements.
The BVAC meets monthly on the third Wednesday of each month at Marina Park on an as-needed basis. For additional information, check the City’s webpage here.
Vivante Senior Housing Update – On Thursday, July 18, the Planning Commission will hear an application for Vivante Senior Housing. The project consists of 90 senior housing dwelling units and a 27-bed memory care facility located on the former Orange County Museum of Art and administrative office building sites at 850 and 856 San Clemente Drive. The project includes requests for a General Plan amendment, Planned Community Development Plan amendment, development agreement, major site development review, conditional use permit, lot merger and EIR addendum. The community is encouraged to attend the Planning Commission meeting, which will start at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The final Planning Commission agenda can be accessed by clicking here. The City’s project webpage also provides additional background information and project status updates.
Uptown Newport Open – A temporary certificate of occupancy was issued for the South Building of Uptown phase 1 located at 4201 Jamboree Rd. Uptown is permitted to operate their business center and phase their tenants’ move-in dates. This phase has released 94 units of various types in five stories with limited access to amenities as the building is being completed. The use of the business center allows the developer to write contractual agreements with tenants and conduct tours of the various models. The remainder of the South Building will be released in two phases to allow safe occupancy for the residents while the finishes are being completed.
Western Snowy Plover Plan Submitted – The Planning Division has submitted the Western Snowy Plover Management Plan for East Balboa Peninsula Beaches (Plan) to the California Coastal Commission for their review. The Western Snowy Plover (WSP) is a federally designated threatened species and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service has designated the beach area between B and G Streets as critical habitat for the WSP. The area also contains protected native dune habitat.
The Plan includes provisions for habitat management and dune restoration that takes into account predator management, recreation management, municipal operations in and around the critical habitat, signage and public education. Finally, and most importantly, the Plan includes procedures for habitat monitoring and an adaptive management component that allows the Plan to be modified and adjusted to changing habitat and WSP population conditions observed through the monitoring.
The Plan was prepared by biologists from Glen Lukos Associates. However, the preparation was truly a collaborative effort that included input by the many City departments that work in and around the critical habitat area. The preparation of the plan also included input from residents and other interested groups received at three public meetings and through written correspondence.
Implementation of the Plan, which includes removal of the two fenced areas, requires approval of a Coastal Development Permit. City staff will now wait to hear from Coastal Commission staff regarding any suggested changes before advancing the Plan to a public hearing before the Coastal Commission. The Plan can be accessed on the City website at www.newportbeachca.gov/snowyplover.
East Ocean Front Encroachment Program – The California Coastal Commission unanimously denied the City’s request to establish a program where property owners along East Ocean Front in the Peninsula Point area could lease a 15-foot area in front of their properties from the City to have patios and landscaping. The significant funds that would have been raised would have supported public access improvements in the area as well as other program improvements for visitors to the area. The program was patterned after an identical and successful program the Commission authorized in 1992 for the West Newport area that led to public access improvements. The Commission cited concerns about impacts to the adjacent dune and Western Snowy Plover habitat, use of tidelands, sea level rise, and direct impact to public access by excluding the public from the specific area that would have been leased. They also determined the program would be antithetical to environmental justice principles, a new state-authorized consideration the Coastal Commission can apply to their decisions. What’s next? Within 60 days, the City will file a Coastal Development Permit to remove and restore the unpermitted improvements installed on the beach by homeowners.
Natural Disasters – As Southern California is on heightened earthquake alert, the time is now to get you, your family, and neighborhood prepared for any unexpected emergency. The City of Newport Beach encourages all community members to sign up for emergency alerts, build a disaster supply kit and take the City’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training.
–Sign up to receive City emergency alerts at www.alertoc.com.
–Build or purchase a disaster supply kit.
–Take the City’s Community Emergency Response Team training that teaches community members basic disaster preparedness skills, which can assist during an emergency. The next classes begin in September. For more information on the CERT program, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
–Attend the Disaster Preparedness Expo on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the City Hall Civic Center, hosted by the City.
–To learn more, go to the City’s website here. The City provides disaster preparedness and hands only CPR training to any requesting group in the city. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to schedule your training.
Movie in the Park – Movie in the Park season is in full swing with an exciting lineup of events over the remainder of the summer. The events feature crafts and games for kids, free popcorn and candy, and a popular movie for the family to enjoy on our gigantic inflatable movie screen at sundown. Bring a lawn chair and your favorite blanket for a movie under the stars.
–July 19 at Cliff Drive Park: Lego Movie 2
–August 23 at Grant Howald Park: Mary Poppins Returns
–September 20 at Bayview Park: Hotel Transylvania 3
2018-10 Playground Improvement Projects – The City recently renovated three playgrounds at Cliff Drive, Channel Place and Eastbluff Parks, just in time for summer fun. Cliff Drive received a new shade fabric. Channel Place and Eastbluff parks received new playground equipment. All the parks either received new rubber surfacing, sand or both. Ready, set, play!
Streetlight Improvement Projects – The 2018-19 Streetlight Improvement project is almost complete. The project upgraded three circuits and converted lamp heads to more efficient LED lighting in a portion of the Eastbluff neighborhood, west of Eastbluff Drive and south of Vista Del Sol. At this time, the Public Works staff is reviewing proposals for the design of the 2019-20 Streetlight Improvement project.
Facilities Painting – The City’s facilities painting project is moving along. The contractor has completed most of the locations including the Central Library, Community Youth Center, Lifeguard Headquarters and many Utilities facilities. They will be coming to the Civic Center Park and parking structure soon, so please keep an eye out for wet paint.
Awarded $1.5M Grant from Federal WaterSMART Program – The Utilities Department is pleased to announce the Federal Bureau of Reclamation has tentatively awarded a $1.5 million grant for the City’s Advanced (Water) Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Project. The project was deemed as one of the most qualified of applications for bringing about measurable municipal water and cost savings under the Bureau’s WaterSMART Program. The City’s AMI project will install new “smart meters” and provide customers direct access to water usage information and improved customer service. The 250-meter AMI Proof of Performance phase is currently underway and this grant award will offset the future project expected to begin next year.
2019 Drinking Water Quality Report – The Utilities Department has prepared the annual drinking water quality report covering the 2018 calendar year. This annual report has been recently mailed to all Newport Beach water customers and is also found on the City’s website: www.newportbeachca.gov/home/showdocument?id=64294.
The City of Newport Beach Utilities Department vigilantly safeguards its water supply and as in years past, the water delivered to your home and business meets the quality standards required by federal and state regulatory agencies. For information about the report or water quality information in general, please contact the City Utilities Department at 949.644.3011.
Gov Cup Week is kicked off and it’s clear sailing
The 53rd Governor’s Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship, hosted by the Balboa Yacht Club, officially got underway last evening with the opening night “Welcome Dinner” and the “Meet the Teams” event.
Teams from Australia, Denmark, Great Britain, New Zealand, Sweden and the United States will compete throughout the week, first in a multi-day round robin event, followed by the semi-finals Friday afternoon and the finals on Saturday.
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The skippers competing in the event include David Wood (USA), from the BYC; Cameron Feves (USA), competing out of the Cabrillo Beach YC; Finn Tapper from Australia; Frank Dair (USA), competing out of the California YC; Jack Parkin (USA,) Riverside YC and Stanford Sailing Team; Jeppe Borch from Denmark; Jordan Stevenson from New Zealand; Leonard Takahashi from New Zealand; Mans Holmberg from Sweden; Matt Whitfield from the UK; Nick Egnot-Johnson New Zealand and Clare Costanzo from Australia.
Racing continues today through Thursday with the top four teams advancing to the semi-finals on Friday, followed by the finals on Saturday.
The Gov Cup is the oldest and considered one of the most prestigious youth match racing regattas in the world. It was first held in 1967, following the grant of the Deed of Gift for the Governor’s Cup to the BYC by then-California Governor Ronald Reagan.
The race was designated “for the purpose of encouraging Youth Racing in the State of California and the recognition of the skill and high performance of those men and women under twenty years of age.”
Speak Up Newport announces 2019 college scholarship award winners
On July 10, at its monthly meeting, Speak Up Newport President Edward Selich formally announced the winners of four college scholarships in the amount of $3,000. The recipients were Gianna Finear and Kaveh Moaddeli from Corona del Mar High School, and Maddie Vargas and Emily Reynoso from Newport Harbor High School.
Gianna Finear will be attending Brown University and pursuing a career in International Business. She plans to represent the U.S. on the global stage, either as a United Nations representative or a foreign diplomat.
Kaveh Moaddeli, who is attending Monmouth University, is seeking a career as a reconstructive surgeon, possibly in an emergency room. He plans to work in our nation’s diverse communities in order to help underserved and under-represented groups.
Maddie Vargas, who is attending UC Berkeley, enjoys helping young people in their struggles and wants to continue to do so after receiving her degree.
Emily Reynoso, who is bound for the University of Utah, will pursue a major in criminology. She would like to one day work as a criminologist in the justice system and give hope to those who have lost their hope.
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(L-R) Scholarship winners Maddie Vargas, Emily Reynoso, Speak Up Newport President Edward Selich and Kaveh Moaddeli
Speak Up Newport congratulates each of these outstanding students as well as all of the other applicants. Because all of the applicants this year were exemplary, selecting the winners was a difficult task.
Speak Up Newport, Newport Beach’s community forum for discussion of civic issues, awards these scholarships on an annual basis in addition to sponsoring the annual Mayor’s Dinner, and monthly programs of community interest.
Recent programs have included Homelessness, Intolerance In Our Community, Police Department Cold Case Investigations, Sea Level Rise and the General Aviation Improvement Plan at John Wayne Airport.
Meetings are open to the public without reservations on the second Wednesday of the month in the Community Room at the Civic Center. The reception, hosted by the Bungalow Restaurant, starts at 5:15 p.m. with the program starting at 6 p.m. and usually ending at 7 p.m.
The scholarships are funded through revenue from the Mayor’s Dinner, private donations to the scholarship fund and an endowed scholarship fund. Donations to this worthwhile program are accepted at any time and are tax deductible. Checks can be made payable to the Speak Up Newport Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) corporation.
For further information go to www.SpeakUpNewport.com.
Crystal Cove Conservancy names new president and CEO
Crystal Cove Conservancy (The Conservancy), the nonprofit dedicated to preserving the resources of Crystal Cove State Park, has announced Kate Wheeler will take over as president and CEO, effective August 12. She brings more than 20 years of nonprofit experience, including fundraising, education, finance and community engagement, to The Conservancy, most recently serving as Director of Strategic Relationships at the International Fund for Animal Welfare and prior to that as Director of Partnership Development at The Conservancy from 2015-2017.
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Kate Wheeler, new president and CEO of Crystal Cove Conservancy
“It’s such a wonderful turn of events to return to Crystal Cove in this new role,” Wheeler said. “The Cove is an incredibly special place for the locals, visitors, students, artists and conservationists – it will be an honor to lead its dedicated team to expand educational opportunities and continue to preserve and restore the legacy of Crystal Cove.”
“Kate is the right leader for The Conservancy and we are thrilled to not only have her back on the team, but to lead our organization into the future,” said Jeff Cole, chairman of the board. “We believe her extensive experience in the nonprofit sector and her solid understanding of The Conservancy’s operations make her the ideal choice.”
Wheeler, a resident of Laguna Niguel, has worked in the nonprofit sector since 1994, primarily focused on helping organizations achieve their programmatic missions through fund development, community engagement and strategic planning for national and international organizations. Wheeler holds a master’s degree in Nonprofit Leadership from the University of San Diego and has taught at both USD and National University’s Sanford Institute of Philanthropy. She will work alongside The Conservancy’s staff and board of directors to move critical initiatives forward at an important time in the Cove’s history.
For more information about The Conservancy, visit www.crystalcove.org.
Inspiring ocean views
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Photo by Michelle Mar (Instagram @msmichellemar)
“The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to the soul.” -Robert Wyland
Enter to “Win a Family Four-Pack” to the OC Fair this summer!
The OC Fair is here and runs through August 11.
Enter our contest for a chance to “Win A Family Four-Pack” of tickets to the OC Fair this summer...it’s easy!
Here’s how to enter (must be 18 years of age or older):
Answer this OC Fair Trivia Question: How tall is La Grande Wheel XL, the giant Ferris wheel that debuted at the OC Fair in 2017?
Send you winning answer to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Please include “Win A Family Four Pack” in the Subject Line.
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The winner will be chosen from a random drawing of all correct answers and notified by email with pick-up arrangements to be made.
The contest ends Friday, July 19 at 11:59 p.m. – so enter today!
The winner will be announced in a future edition of Stu News Newport. Take a selfie at the Fair and we’ll include your photo, too!
Good luck and see you at the OC Fair.
Note: The OC Fair, themed “Acres of Fun,” is open Wednesday through Sunday. Parking is not included in the four-pack general admission tickets giveaway. No purchase is necessary.
OC Burger Week kicks off with on-air chef event
On Saturday, July 13, The Country Club restaurant hosted a special chef event to kick off OC Burger Week, which began July 14 and continues through July 20.
Highlighting the festivities was a KFI AM 640 live remote of “The Fork Report” with Neil Saavedra and co-hosts Geoffrey Kutrick, co-founder/CEO of the Foodbeast and Simon Majumdar from the Food Network, who sampled myriad inventive burgers creatively prepared by OC Burger Week participating chefs.
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Food Network’s Simon Majumdar and Pam Waitt, president of the OC Restaurant Association
Attendees enjoyed complimentary bison burgers with bone marrow, shishito jam and morbier cheese, courtesy of The Country Club, and kimchi pork burgers, with cheddar cheese, house made kimchi slaw, crispy pork rinds and avocado ginger aioli, courtesy of Wild Goose Tavern, along with live music.
Among the chefs and restaurateurs who were on-air was Chef Elyse Avila-Smith of Avila’s El Ranchito, whose burger created for Burger Week and “The Fork Report’s” Saavedra is the Hamburgesa Saavedra, a juicy, handmade 8 oz. ground beef patty topped with pulled carnitas, melted jack cheese, guacamole and Avila’s Mexican cream on a toasted brioche bun. It is served with a fried jalapeño and available at the Santa Ana location.
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Simon Majumdar gets ready to try Chef Elyse Avila-Smith’s Hamburgesa Saavedra
During OC Burger Week, enjoy a variety of burgers from nearly 60 local, participating restaurants. Menus are priced at $10, $15 and $20 and luxe burger menus at $25.
Participating Newport Beach restaurants include: Back Bay Bistro, Bosscat Kitchen & Libations, Cappy’s Café, Fable & Spirit, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Great Maple, Juliette Kitchen and Bar, Olea, Sidedoor and Zov’s.
Many of the participating restaurants will also offer Burger Week cocktail specials featuring Effen Vodka, Maker’s Mark, Cruzan Tequila and Hornitos Tequila.
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Attendees sampled tasty kimchi pork burgers
“Burger Week gives everyone another reason to dine out and explore Orange County restaurants, and the event also gives chefs an opportunity to utilize creativity and innovation to create an experience around America’s favorite sandwich, the Burger,” explained Pamela Waitt, president of the OC Restaurant Association and producer of Burger Week. “You can expect to see a variety of burgers on each menu, with something to suit everyone’s palate, lifestyle choice and, of course, budget!”
For more information on OC Burger Week and a list of all participating restaurants, visit www.burgerweek.com.
Newport Beach Chamber to hold business luncheon on Wednesday
The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce invites locals to attend its Business Luncheon Series on Wednesday, July 17 from 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 455 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach.
Featured speaker Richard Franzini will address, “What happened? Mitigating the unintended consequences of your business decisions.”
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Richard Franzini is the featured luncheon speaker on Wednesday
Join Franzini, author of Killing Cats Leads to Rats, for a look at how the “unintended consequences” of your decisions can damage a firm’s performance and undermine employee confidence in their leaders.
Using real world stories, Franzini will talk about companies who were failed by their leaders’ inability to predict and respond to the unintended consequences of their strategic decisions and will explain a six-step strategy for success.
The cost is $30 for Chamber members with reservations or $40 for members at the door and potential members. Admission includes lunch and free parking; valet parking is available. Bring your business cards and marketing materials to display.
Register at www.newportbeach.com or by calling Pam Smith at 949.729.4411.
Art lovers – come find out more at Beyond the Canvas tonight
The OASIS Senior Center is offering a special program tonight, July 16 at 6 p.m. Join in the discussion at “Beyond the Canvas: Henri Matisse,” presented by Professor Jacqueline Hahn in the Event Center.
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“Red Room Painting” by Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was a French artist, known for both his use of color and his fluid and original draftsmanship. He was a draftsman, printmaker and sculptor, but is known primarily
as a painter. Matisse is commonly regarded, along with Pablo Picasso, as one of the artists who best helped to define the revolutionary developments in the visual arts throughout the opening decades of the 20th century, responsible for significant developments in painting and sculpture.
Call 949.644.3244 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to RSVP for this free event. OASIS Senior Center is located at 801 Narcissus Ave., Corona del Mar. Parking is free.
For a calendar of upcoming OASIS Senior Center events, visit our Calendars section here.
CdM Chamber of Commerce to host social summer networking event
Join the CdM Chamber of Commerce for a Social Summer Networking event at Roger’s Gardens on Tuesday, July 30 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy appetizers and refreshments provided by Farmhouse and live music by Don Covel.
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Musician Don Covel
Bring a friend and add business and social contacts. Admission to the event is free to CdM Chamber members and $20 for guests. Enter at the main entrance to the Gardens.
To RSVP to the event, visit www.cdmchamber.com.
Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens is located at 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona del Mar.
Newport Beach – A Look Back
Photo series courtesy of Balboa Island Museum & Historical Society
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In 1980, Disneyland celebrated its 25th anniversary. In Newport Harbor the same year, the Chamber of Commerce Commodore’s Club chose Disney’s 25th anniversary for that year’s Character Parade theme. Pirates, ghosts and Mickey Mouse filled the harbor as the parade participants went all out, sharing their excitement with onlookers and each other.
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..
Bruegger’s Bagels earns CdM Business Beautification Award
Come celebrate Bruegger’s Bagels on Friday, July 26 at 11 a.m. as the eatery is presented with the CdM Business Beautification Award by the CdM Business Improvement District.
“Storefront enhancements contributing to the overall character and aesthetics of the CdM village” earned Bruegger’s Bagels this prestigious honor.
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Storefront enhancements made to CdM Bruegger’s Bagels location in Corona del Mar
Refreshments from Kean Coffee, sandwiches and sweet treats will be served. Attendees will receive gift coupons and have the chance to take part in an opportunity drawing for gift baskets.
Bruegger’s Bagels is located at 2743 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar.
Lavender Days coming to Armstrong Gardens
From Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, July 28 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m., join in during the second annual Lavender Days and celebrate beautiful, blooming lavender at Armstrong Garden Center.
Lavender adds beauty and grace to the garden and thrives in our hot, dry climate. Its beloved flowers in purple or blue have an amazing aroma promoting calmness and wellness.
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The experts can help you choose from a wide selection of lavender for your needs. Lavenders are perfectly suited for California gardens. Join the class at 9 a.m. for “Lavender Explained.” The events are free of charge
Armstrong Garden Center is located at 500 E. Coast Highway, Newport Beach.
For a calendar of upcoming Home & Garden happenings, visit our Calendars section here.
Learn to Fly Contest winners to take flight this summer
By Dianne Titterington-Machad for John Wayne Airport
The Orange County Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, International Organization of Women Pilots in conjunction with two of John Wayne Airport’s premier flight schools, Sunrise Aviation and Orange County Flight Center, sponsored the fourth Why I Want to Learn to Fly Essay Contest. The Contest is open to teens ages 14 to 18 years who must submit a 300- to 500-word essay. The 10 selected winners each receive a flight lesson, along with Rod Machado’s 40-hour interactive eLearning ground school, to prepare for the private pilot written exam and check ride.
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OC99 pilot snaps a selfie in the pilot’s seat
With their first flying lesson, students of every academic level become more excited about STEM topics. It inspires them to study more earnestly, develop greater confidence and experience an authentic increase in self-esteem. Students in flight training also quickly mature in their general judgment and decision-making skills.
The pilot shortage is increasing, with forecasts indicating 558,000 new commercial airline pilots will be needed over the next 20 years, along with other flying opportunities. The Ninety-Nines co-sponsor the essay contest as a way to get young people interested in flying and hopefully pursue it as a career.
For more information on the Ninety-Nines, visit www.oc99s.sws99s.org.
Join the fun of Community Days at Crystal Cove
Join the fun of Community Days in the Historic District’s Education Commons, hosted by Crystal Cove Conservancy on Wednesdays, July 17 and 31 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Step back in time as the Education Commons comes to life with fun, historical activities for the whole family. Learn to sketch, make a one-of-a-kind sea glass creation, try your hand at a traditional craft, or explore the science of Crystal Cove State Park.
Sea glass-wrapped jewelry combines art and nature
Check out Cottage #13, the Film and Media Center and Cottage #22, the Park and Marine Research Facility. Park in the Los Trancos lot (PCH inland at the Los Trancos stoplight, then walk across the street or take the shuttle).
For a calendar of upcoming events at Crystal Cove State Park, visit our Calendars section here.
Xponential Fitness Brands to host month-long fundraiser benefitting Miracles For Kids
Throughout the month of July, four Xponential Fitness brands including Club Pilates, StretchLab, YogaSix and AKT will partner with Miracles for Kids, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families with critically ill children battle bankruptcy, homelessness, hunger and depression, for the Month of Miracles campaign. This month-long campaign will consist of unique fundraisers, special events and give back promotions with the goal of raising awareness and funds to benefit the organization.
“The Miracles for Kids team is beyond thankful for the ongoing support we’ve received from Xponential Fitness over the years,” said Autumn Strier, co-founder and CEO of Miracles for Kids. “Last year’s Month of Miracles campaign with Club Pilates was a huge success, raising over $31,000 for our families in need. We’re thrilled to expand the campaign this year to four leading fitness brands and we look forward to another special month of making miracles.”
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Club Pilates once again joins the Miracles for Kids fundraising campaign
Club Pilates, with a studio in Newport Beach, along with StretchLab, YogaSix, and AKT studios throughout California are participating in this year’s campaign. As a two-year partner of Miracles for Kids and a seasoned Month of Miracles participant, Club Pilates is joining again this year by offering fun, in-store fundraising opportunities. Anyone is welcome to visit one of their 150+ locations throughout California and make a $10 or $20 donation to Miracles for Kids and sign a personalized token of support to add to their in-studio displays. More information is available at http://miraclesforkids.org/clubpilates.
“Xponential Fitness is honored to be taking part in our second Month of Miracles campaign with three additional fitness concepts participating,” said Anthony Geisler, CEO of Xponential Fitness. “The Club Pilates team was thrilled to be able to make an impact for Miracles for Kids and its families last year and this year, we are aiming to top it.”
Club Pilates is located in the Bayside Shopping Center at 1040 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach. For additional information about Miracles for Kids, go to www.miraclesforkids.org.
We Care Wednesdays returns to OC Fair tomorrow
Receive free admission to the OC Fair tomorrow, Wednesday, July 17, by bringing $5 worth of unopened, brand new school supplies to the OC Fair & Events Center.
Donations collected will benefit the Share Our Selves Back to School program. The Share Our Selves Back to School Program aims to close the educational gap for low-income K-12 students.
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We Care Wednesdays volunteers showcase donations
We Care Wednesdays will take place every Wednesday for the duration of the OC Fair. Proceeds will go towards a different program each week.
The OC Fair opened on July 12 and runs through August 11. This year’s theme is “Acres of Fun.”
For more information, visit www.ocfair.com.
Human Options welcomes Rochelle Karr to board of directors
Human Options, a nonprofit dedicated to ending the cycle of relationship violence in Orange County, recently appointed Laguna Hills resident Rochelle Karr to its board of directors.
“We’re so thrilled to welcome Rochelle Karr to our board of directors – her passion for philanthropy and powerful connections will prove to be an asset as we work towards ending the cycle of relationship violence in Orange County,” said Human Options CEO Maricela Rios-Faust.
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Human Options’ newest board member Rochelle Karr
Karr, a graduate of UCLA, is the Director of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Alumni Relations at O’Melveny & Myers LLP in Newport Beach. Additionally, Karr chairs the board of directors for the Orange County American Heart Association, serves as a board member for the association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals, and is a member of the Women’s Philanthropy Fund with the United Way.
For more information on Human Options, visit www.humanoptions.org.
Legacy, OC’s newest nightclub now open
Orange County’s nightlife scene is heating up this summer with Legacy, an upscale new nightclub now open in Newport Beach. Located near John Wayne Airport in the space formerly occupied by Envy Lounge, Legacy celebrated its grand opening on July 13, hosted by the social media powerhouse Arsenic.
Sammy Lakhany, a partner in Envy Lounge and the now sole owner of Legacy, has remodeled the space to create a more modern look in the 6,300-sq.-ft. club. In addition to a new state-of-the-art sound and LED lighting system, Legacy has a new 150-sq.-ft. video wall, and a 70-inch video screen on the front of the DJ booth to enhance the nightlife experience creating a super modern feel to the venue.
The sophisticated interior has a new white three-dimensional geometric pattern on the walls, metallic gray booths, and gray and black cocktail tables. An elevated stage was also removed to create a more open and spacious feel to the club.
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“There are very few venues in Orange County to enjoy music and dancing,” Lakhany said. “I wanted to create a more upscale and modern nightclub with a fresh feel and fun ambience.”
On Tuesdays, Legacy features Latin music and salsa dancing, while Friday and Saturday nights are a mix of EDM, Hip Hop and Top 40.
The club is open Tuesdays from 8-9 p.m. for salsa lessons, and open for dancing from 9 p.m.-2 a.m., as well as Fridays and Saturdays from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. with bottle service available for each night. Legacy will also launch an 18+ night on Thursdays later this summer.
Legacy is available to book private parties and corporate events. The venue can accommodate 250 guests for sit-down parties such as birthdays, anniversaries, bridal showers and other smaller get togethers.
Legacy is located at 4647 MacArthur Blvd. (off Birch) in Newport Beach.
For more information, visit www.thelegacyoc.com or call 949.770.1422. Legacy OC can be found on Facebook and Instagram at @TheLegacyOC.
For A Good Cause
From Golf to Galas: Supporting Our Community
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32nd Annual Hoag Summer Fest | Thursday, July 18 from 5-8 p.m. | Hoag Hospital Foundation and the 552 Club are returning to the Newport Dunes for Orange County’s favorite food and music event of the year. More than 40 restaurants are expected to return to celebrate an evening of fantastic food, friends and fun, along with the great sounds of Motown by Chez’z Best, all to benefit Hoag.
Contact: www.hoaghospitalfoundation.org; www.hoagpromise.org
Takes place at the Newport Dunes Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach.
Newport Beach 1/1 Marines Foundation Car Wash Fundraiser | Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Come and get your car washed squeaky clean by the Marines from the 1st Battalion/1st Marines. Drive over to to get your vehicle squeaky clean. Suggested donation is $20.
Contact: For more information on the Newport Beach 1st Battalion/1st Marines Foundation, call 949.385.1110 and visit www.oneonemarines.com.
Takes place at the Shell Gas Station, 1600 Jamboree Road (corner of San Joaquin Hills Road), Newport Beach.
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Michael Chang Tennis Tournament | Saturday, July 20 from 4:45-9 p.m. | Tennis fans – join in for a one-of-a-kind all pro tennis exhibition match featuring former World No. 2 Michael Chang along with his protégé, current World No. 9, Kei Nishikori. The tennis duo will be taking on world-class doubles players on center court at Newport Beach Tennis Club. You will be amazed and entertained with their incredible tennis skills and on-court antics. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Silent and live auctions are open to all guests. There is an autograph opportunity at the end of the match. The adult Pro Classic takes place July 26-28. For tickets, visit www.changtennis.com.
Contact: www.nbtctennis.com
Takes place at the Newport Beach Tennis Club, 2601 Eastbluff Drive, Newport Beach.
5th annual BCYC and LLS Golf Tournament | Wednesday, July 31 beginning at 9 a.m. | Play for a cure in this day-long event with this four-person scramble format and test your golf skills in the longest drive, longest putt and closest to the pin contests. The event will also feature an opportunity drawing and auction, along with lunch. The LLS mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease & myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. A portion of the green fees ($250) will benefit LLS. Check-In for the event begins at 9 a.m., followed by Shotgun Start at 12:30 p.m. After enjoying a day on the course with tee prizes, there will be a dinner and awards ceremony, beginning at 6 p.m. ($65). To register for the event, visit the Golf Tournament page at www.bcyc.org.
Contact: Mike Bryant at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or Arielle Loya at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Sponsorships are available.
Takes place at Oak Creek Golf Club, One Golf Club Drive, Irvine.
Smart Women Breakfast to benefit Working Wardrobes | Wednesday, Aug. 7 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. | Tickets: $50. Features Eileen Padberg, who put her political & public affairs consulting business on hold in 2004 and embarked on a journey to Iraq, helping the women of Iraq build and expand their businesses. The 22 months that followed were life-changing – both for Padberg and for the hundreds of Iraqi women whose lives she impacted. She will recount experiences from her book Out of my Lane: Leveling the Playing Field for Iraqi Women.
Contact: www.workingwardrobes.org
Takes place at The Pacific Club, 4110 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach.
Hot Ticket Leukemia Cup Regatta to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Saturday, Aug. 10 and Sunday, Aug. 11 | Featuring the FARR 40 International Fleet and PHRF Fleet. This is a unique and progressive series of sailing events that combines the joy of boating with the important task of raising money to cure cancer. Crew members seek donations from friends, family, co-workers and employers to sponsor their boat.
Contact: www.lls.org/ocie
Takes place at The Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, 1601 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar.
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
Summer Reading Program Begins, Continuing through August 10. The annual Summer Reading Program starts today! This year’s theme is “It’s Showtime at Your Library.” Kids through 6th grade can participate in the Children’s Program, where they spend time reading to earn prizes. Check out the weekly fun events at each NBPL Branch and make sure to pick up your Summer Reading game sheet. There are also separate reading programs for Teens and Adults.
“Sobier Photo Project” exhibition by Ed Olen, Continuing through September 6. The Newport Beach City Arts Commission is presenting a the “Sobier Photo Project” by celebrated photographer Ed Olen, that just opened on July 8 and is on display at the Newport Beach Central Library gallery through September 6.
Olen has traveled to Haiti with The Heart of Hollywood Foundation on yearly mission trips since 2012. For the past three years, the organization has focused on the village of Sobier, which was particularly devastated by the 2010 earthquake. Olen always photographs his trips, but this year he decided to try something new. With the help of strategic and handmade props, Olen juxtaposes a culture of wealth against a community of need, capturing the unique personalities of his subjects, creating striking images that demand attention and evoke reaction. The Heart of Hollywood Foundation has begun construction on a clinic for the community, projected to be completed this spring. Next, they want to focus on a well for fresh water because it’s a two-hour plus round-trip for the villagers to get fresh water every day. The exhibition can be viewed during regular library hours.
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It’s Showtime at Your Library Crafts on July 16 at 11 a.m. in the Central Library Friends Room; July 18 at 11 a.m. at Balboa Branch Library; and July 20 at 10 a.m. at the Mariners Branch Library, Jorgensen Room. Have you ever dreamed of being a star? Come and pretend as you make crafts for the stage and screen.
Appointments Workshop on July 16 from 6-8 p.m. Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris along with the CA League of Cities Women’s Caucus invites you to attend an Appointments Workshop. Come learn the best practices for applying for an appointment to a state board or commission. Appointments provide an opportunity for civic engagement and the chance to enrich the lives of all Californians. For more information call 949.251.0074. To RSVP for the event, visit https://asmdc.org/js/ApptsWkshp. Takes place in the Central Library Friends Room, 1000 Avocado Lane, Newport Beach.
Grand Opening Ceremony for Corona del Mar and Fire Station Grand Opening on July 20 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Community members are invited to attend this momentous celebration. There will be speeches, a ribbon cutting, photo opportunities, self-guided tours of the new facility and refreshments. Please note the following: Marigold Avenue from Second Avenue to the alley will be closed, the parking lot will be assigned parking only, the brief ceremony will be held outside with no chairs will be provided and parking in the area is limited, so please plan to walk, bike or carpool. Takes place at 410 Marigold Avenue, Corona del Mar.
Cory Hills, Percussive Storyteller on July 23 at 11 a.m. in the Central Library Friends Room; July 23 at 2 p.m. in the Corona del mar Branch Library and July 27 at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the Mariners Branch Library, Jorgensen Room. Get ready to be amazed as Cory Hills delights you with his unique blend of percussion instruments and storytelling. The audience will even help him construct and compose stories to perform during the show.
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Under the Big Top Crafts on July 30 at 11 a.m. at Central Library. Have you ever dreamed of being a star? Come one, come all. Ringleaders of all ages are invited to a good time creating circus-inspired crafts. Clowning around is encouraged. Takes place in the Central Library’s Friends Room, 1000 Avocado Lane, Newport Beach.
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. Central on Mondays at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.; Grant Howald Park’s Community Room on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 11:45 a.m. Mariners on Wednesdays at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.; Balboa on Wednesdays at 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.; Mariners on Thursdays at 9:30 and 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. Grant Howald Park’s Community Room on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 11:45 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.; Mariners on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.; Grant Howald Park’s Community Room on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 11:45 a.m. Central on Thursdays 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
420 Marigold Ave., Corona del Mar. 949.644.3075
Scheduled to re-open on July 20, 2019. Customers will be able to use services at the Central Library or concierge services at OASIS Senior Center for pickup and return of materials. Existing holds set for pickup at Corona del Mar have been re-routed to the Central Library. Customers can change their desired pickup location by accessing their account online or by contacting the Library.
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
Andrew Jay Contreras, 19, Huntington Beach – Saturday, July 13
Jonathan M. Wells, 34, San Diego – Saturday, July 13 (with prior)
Shanda Lynn Hayward, 28, Huntington Beach – Friday, July 12
Cassandra Perkins, 35, Costa Mesa – Friday, July 12
Faiborz Maseeh, 60, Newport Beach – Thursday, July 11
Diana Francella Dominguez, 28, Costa Mesa – Wednesday, July 10
Shari T. Rosario, 32, Norwood – Wednesday, July 10
Incident Reports
Saturday, July 13
Arrests for Being Drunk in Public
Robert Jr. Pedroza, 63, Mission Viejo
Imam Khalifa Imam, 24, Anaheim
Irvine Ave. I 800 Block I Controlled Substance, Narcotics, Controlled Substance w/o Prescription, Narcotics for Sale, Transporting Narcotics for Sale and Warrants
8:06 p.m. Leah Natalie Zarian, 29, Newport Beach, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of a narcotic controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, possession of narcotics for sale, transporting narcotics for sale and on warrants for possession of a controlled substance and driving while suspended for DUI. Bail was set at $57,500.
Morning Star Lane & Polaris Drive I Warrant
6:34 p.m. Nyaguthie Elizabeth Wachira, 18, Anaheim, was arrested on a warrant for DUI. No bail set.
Dahlia Ave. & E. Coast Highway I Driving while Suspended/Revoked, No Insurance and Warrant
1:05 p.m. David G. Maxwell, 35, Sunset Beach, was arrested for driving while suspended or revoked, failure to provide financial responsibility and on an undisclosed warrant. Bail was set at $30,500.
Santa Barbara Drive I Obstructing/Resisting and Trespassing
7:13 a.m. David Ted Sorenson, 54, Newport Beach, was arrested for obstructing or resisting a peace officer and for trespassing by refusing to leave property. Bail was set at $500.
Superior Ave. I 1400 Block I Trespassing
3:33 a.m. David Ted Sorensen, 54, Newport Beach, was arrested for trespassing by refusing to leave the property. Bail was set at $500.
Friday, July 12
Arrests for Being Drunk in Public
None
Santa Ana Ave. I 20000 Block I Under the Influence
11:11 p.m. Olivia Lauren Siemon, 28, Newport Beach, was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance. Bail was set at $1,000.
Santa Barbara Drive I 800 Block I Trustee – DUI
7:17 p.m. Lorenzo Poblete Hernandez, 43, Huntington Beach, was arrested for being a trustee while driving under the influence. No bail set.
Bayside Drive I 700 Block I Controlled Substance, Paraphernalia and Warrant
2:42 p.m. James Kim Gibson Jr., 52, Cypress, was arrested on a warrant for possession of methamphetamine. Bail was set at $10,000.
2:39 p.m. Charlene Marie Tune Sanchez, 37, Westminster, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of unlawful paraphernalia. Bail was set at $10,000.
62nd St. & Seashore Drive I Warrant
9:33 a.m. Justin Tyme White, 29, Laguna Hills, was arrested on a warrant for possession of methamphetamine for sale. Bail was set at $50,000.
Avocado Ave. I 1500 Block I Paraphernalia and Warrant
9:05 a.m. Richard Garrett Wessman, 24, Newport Beach, was arrested for possession of unlawful paraphernalia and on a warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail was set at $10,500.
Thursday, July 11
Arrests for Being Drunk in Public
None
Irvine Ave. & 17th St. I Under the Influence and Sharps Waste
3:53 p.m. Christopher John Robinson, 39, Costa Mesa, was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance and illegal transporting of sharps waste. Bail was set at $2,500.
Santa Barbara Drive I 1000 Block I Loaded Firearm and Large Capacity Magazine
1:05 p.m. Beau Jesson Lebreton, 46, Las Vegas, was arrested for carrying a loaded firearm on their person and possession of a large capacity magazine. Bail was set at $500.
University Drive & La Vida I Warrants
8:25 a.m. Pedro Blancas Lopez, 28, Westminster, was arrested on warrants for possession of methamphetamine, domestic violence, speeding and driving while suspended. Bail was set at $55,000.
Placentia Ave. & W. 15th St. I Paraphernalia, Controlled Substance, Riding Bike on Sidewalk and Warrant
2:02 a.m. Michael Joseph Woodward, 44, Costa Mesa, was arrested for possession of unlawful paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, riding a bicycle on a sidewalk and on a warrant for possession of unlawful paraphernalia. Bail was set at $20,000.
Balboa Blvd. & Discovery Drive I Grand Theft
12:19 a.m. Kainoa Danbara, 49, n/a, was arrested for grand theft of bicycles. Bail was set at $20,000.
Wednesday, July 10
Arrests for Being Drunk in Public
None
Santa Barbara Drive I Warrants
11:19 p.m. Shannon Deann Sease, 46, Shasta Lake, was arrested on warrants for termination of probation and failure to appear. Bail was set at $200,000.
Old Newport Blvd. I 400 Block I Paraphernalia and Warrant
6:52 p.m. Eric Antonio Flores, 56, Costa Mesa, was arrested for possession of unlawful paraphernalia and on a warrant for a hold on probation with possible revocation. Bail was set at $500.
Clubhouse Ave. & Finley Ave. I Burglary Tools, Paraphernalia, Sharps Waste
8:01 a.m. Pearce Evin Hall, 24, Santa Ana, was arrested for possession of burglary tools, possession of unlawful paraphernalia and on two counts of illegally transporting sharps waste. Bail was set at $500.
36th St. & Clubhouse Ave. I Appropriating Lost Property and Probation Violation
7:55 a.m. Andrew James Eastin, 30, Costa Mesa, was arrested for appropriating lost property and for a felony probation violation. Bail was set at $500.
Irvine Ave. & 15th St. I Driving without License and Failure to Stop
2:37 a.m. Mauricio Alejandro Molina Sanchez, was arrested for driving without a license and failure to stop at a stop sign. Bail was set at $500.
Jamboree Road & San Joaquin Hills Road I Warrant
2:19 a.m. Frances Rodriguez, 21, Long Beach, was arrested on a warrant for petty theft. Bail was set at $5,000.