“They don’t want to alienate those in...

“They don’t want to alienate those in the electorate that will be

opposed to the conversion of parkland and beachfront to a hotel. We

want them to debate the issues in a public forum and accept

responsibility for their positions as councilmen.”

-- Phil Arst, Greenlight spokesman, on a vote on the proposed

Marinapark hotel

“On one end, he is saying Greenlight wants the people to vote on

everything, but on this project, he doesn’t. Why? He is concerned

that people are going to pass this project.”

-- Steve Bromberg, Newport Beach City Councilman, responding to

Arst’s complaints

As anyone who’s ever tried to do that in a week, it’s difficult.

New construction in one week is sort of terrifying for everyone.”

-- Tom Forman, an executive producer of the TV show “Extreme

Makeover, Home Edition,” which is revamping a home in Costa Mesa

“We’re excited to see the district move beyond zero-tolerance into

counseling and providing help for students.”

-- Patty Christiansen, Harbor Council PTA President, on a change

to the district’s student conduct policy

“We think the abatement order is necessary to keep [Elmer]

Thomassen’s feet to the fire.”

-- Bob Burnham, Newport Beach city attorney, on a blighted home

that neighbors want cleaned up

“The bullet did not hit him directly. It actually bounced off

another object, and then a piece of it grazed the vendor.”

-- Pam Highwart, spokeswoman for the Orange County Fairgrounds,

after a vendor was injured at a gun show.