BRIEFLY IN THE NEWS

Mesa Consolidated considers rate hike

The Mesa Consolidated Water District is inviting comments from the

public regarding a proposed rate increase at its Board of Directors

meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday.

The proposed rates represent an increase of 11.2% or about $3.20

per month for the average residential customer. The proposed rates

would increase revenues from rates by 15.3%.

Early last year, the board engaged in several studies to determine

what is required for meeting customers’ water needs. Based on the

results of these studies, rates will be set at a level necessary to

maintain operations and facilities in a manner that will allow Mesa

to continue to provide high-quality and reliable water to its

customers.

If the rate increase is approved, the new rates will be effective

Oct. 1.

Valet parking changes at John Wayne Airport

Travelers who use the valet parking at John Wayne Airport will now

be able to pick up their cars at the same place they dropped them

off.

The new and improved curbside valet parking is on the upper level

roadway.

Previously, customers dropped off their vehicles at the Thomas F.

Riley Terminal and then had to take a shuttle to a remote lot to pick

up their cars.

JWA officials were concerned about the potential for traffic

congestion with a full service valet. But that concern did not

materialize.

Lido Yacht Expo begins on Thursday

The 24th annual Lido Yacht Expo begins at noon Thursday.

Dubbed “The Big Boat Show,” the event offers the largest display

of American and international motor yachts in the western United

States. More than 250 yachts that 26 feet long and larger will be

displayed in the water. Among the boats will be a $2.7-million,

82-foot Horizon cockpit motor yacht.

At noon Thursday, there will be a salute to Southern California

survivors of the USS Arizona.

The show will run from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday,

Sept. 15.

The event is at Lido Marina Village at the corner of Lido Way and

Newport Boulevard, one block south of Coast Highway. Information:

(949) 757-5959.