“We support the Balboa Theater. We just...

“We support the Balboa Theater. We just worry that the city is using

it as a pawn to allow them to avoid Greenlight laws in the future.”

-- Phil Arst, Greenlight spokesman, on Newport Beach’s process for

approving the Balboa Theater.

“The dedication of the elected officials, city staff and the

approximately 214 members of the 19 boards, commissions and

committees have ensured for every citizen a wonderful place to work

and live.”

-- Tod Ridgeway, mayor of Newport Beach, during the Speak Up

Newport Mayor’s Dinner.

“It actually was a really difficult decision, and I know there are

folks out there who are dependent on me for my care and understanding

of their issues, but I have to take care of family. It’s always been

a very important thing to me. It’s a tough decision, but in my mind

and heart, it’s the right decision.”

-- Libby Cowan,

Costa Mesa City Councilwoman, as she announced she would take a

leave of absence to care for her ailing mother.

“The powder was discolored because of the ink on the greeting

card. The incident is under investigation because there seems to have

been some history between the sender and recipient of the card.”

-- Jerry Strom, Newport Beach Fire battalion chief, on an envelope

sent to a Santa Ana Heights office last weekend.

“If we don’t have an agreement by March 10, we will terminate all

negotiations with the foundation and decide what to do with KOCE’s

license.”

-- Milfor Dahl, attorney for the Coast Community College District,

following a decision by the district’s board to stick with a bid from

the station’s fundraising foundation, after a spurned bidder for the

TV station threatened to sue to district.