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A board member of the district and a retired faculty union president hope Orange and Los Angeles county prosecutors will look into a Cerritos-based risk pool operator that’s banked millions in school district funds.

The $17-million overhaul of one of Newport Beach’s hidden gems aims to expand space for events, enhance the visibility of its exterior on East Coast Highway in hope of drawing more people in.

The eight nonprofits awarded were chosen based on criteria including creativity, production value, financial responsibility and their focus on the Newport Beach community, as well as the ability to ensure safety at their events.

Those impacted were notified a “threat actor” accessed files sometime between Aug. 14 and Sept. 17, obtaining potentially obtaining names, diagnoses, dates of birth and Social Security numbers.

The Daily Pilot’s e-newspaper includes Friday’s coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.

An interim use plan update for the Laguna Beach Community and Recreation Center suggests the City Council consider adding parking, an artist workspace and a fitness center.

The funding announcement from the Samueli Foundation came this week at the release of a new Orange County Nonprofit Needs Assessment Report.

The Daily Pilot’s e-newspaper includes Thursday’s coverage of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley and other parts of Orange County.

About $108 million has been budgeted for capital improvement projects in the upcoming fiscal year, roughly 21% more than the $88.9 million that had been earmarked for the current year.

Officials have eyed the 2.66-acre lot for senior housing since the center opened in 1992 and, five years ago, found a developer to draw plans. Now, with council approval, the project could be shovel ready this year.

District officials hailed the new swim classes a success, and are expanding it to serve kids at College Park Elementary, with afterschool classes at the Costa Mesa Public Pool set to begin in April.

Last Friday, while recovering at Hoag Hospital from emergency surgery to repair an aortic dissection and seeming to be on the mend, Frances Ursini passed away. He was 86.