Newport mayor to hold town hall meeting Monday

By Hannah FryStaff Writer

Sept. 16, 2016 8:32 PM PT

The Newport Beach shark education website, short-term lodging and boardwalk safety will be among the topics discussed at Mayor Diane Dixon’s town hall meeting Monday.

Attendees will also hear updates on the county’s plan to dredge sand from the mouth of the Santa Ana River — the area known as dog beach — and use it to replenish other beaches.

The Orange County Task Force on Drowning Prevention’s efforts will also be discussed.

Residents are encouraged to bring their questions and suggestions on Newport Beach issues, projects and programs to the meeting, which begins at 6:30 p.m. at Marina Park, 1600 W. Balboa Blvd.

Hannah Fry

Hannah Fry covers breaking news for the Los Angeles Times. She most recently covered Orange County for The Times and has written extensively about criminal trials, housing, politics and government. In 2020, Fry was part of the team that was a Pulitzer finalist for its coverage of a boat fire that killed 34 people off the coast of Santa Barbara. Fry came to The Times from the Daily Pilot, where she covered coastal cities, education and crime. An Orange County native, Fry started her career as an intern at the Orange County Register.