Former Koll employee forms new company...

Former Koll employee forms new company

Jeff Dun, former regional vice president of Koll Construction, has

founded Coast Pacific Builders, a construction company specializing

in commercial, industrial, retail, mixed-use residential and tenant

improvement projects.

Coast Pacific Builders also provides pre-construction services and

makes use of in-house craftsmen and builders who have been active on

projects throughout California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado and Hawaii.

Corona del Mar walk set for 11 a.m. Sunday

Pets for adoption, live music, costumed carolers, prizes, a

rock-climbing wall, storytelling and visits with Santa Claus are just

some of the activities of the 24th annual Corona del Mar Chamber of

Commerce Christmas Walk Festival, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

The festival takes place along Coast Highway between Avocado and

Poppy avenues. For information, call the chamber at (949) 673-4050.

Newport has spots for trip to Rose Parade

Newport Beach’s 2003 Tournament of Roses Parade Excursion still

has a few open seats. Tickets are $90 for residents, $100 for

nonresidents and include transportation to Pasadena, prime grandstand

seating on Colorado Boulevard and meals.

The excursion leaves at 6 a.m. Jan. 1 from the Mariners Park lot

at Dover Drive and Irvine Boulevard. For tickets or more information,

visit the city’s Recreation and Senior Services Office at 3300

Newport Blvd., or call (949) 644-3151.