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Hit Piece Targets Mike Glenn… badly

Wednesday and Thursday, a hit piece mailer was arriving in mailboxes throughout Newport Beach.  It attempted to cast me in a bad light– but was filled with inaccurate information. First, it says that I molested a coin-operated vending machine.  Besides the image that brings forward by the East Coast law-language, the fact is that I beat up a newspaper vending machine …

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Candidates on KOCI FM (101.5)

On Sunday, I did a live forum on-air at KOCI FM (101.5fm). There was a very heated moment that many heard via audio only between Phil Greer and Fred Ameri. Here’s the whole thing on video. Pay attention to who says things of material difference showing a deep understanding and solid philosophical foundation vs simply saying things which allow you …

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Happy Halloween!!

A Sand-O-Lantern

Happy Halloween, beachdwellers! Tonight is a special night and remains one of my favorite holidays, to this day!  Remember that some people still use “live” candles in jack-o-lanterns, so baggy-clothed costumes for the young ones need to be watched carefully to ensure they don’t get too close (and also so they don’t trip!).  Inspect all candy.  Smile.  Greet your neighbors. …

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Take the Downtowner for Free Tonight, and Meet Me!

Tonight starting at 6pm, I will be in a Downtowner vehicle with some Mike Glenn signs affixed to the side of it. There are, of course, several Downtowner vehicles, so I may not be in the one you hail, but if you see the cart with me in it, send me a honk or a wave! As you probably know, …

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Spoooooky Anonymous Email Account Plays Role in Newport Politics

This Halloween election season, a spooky email account seems to be playing quite the role. For about a year, I have been receiving information from someone called “Whoo Dat“, who has apparently been contacting many influencers in Newport Beach for a while now.  In many of his emails, Dat refers to itself as male, so I will run with that. …

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Blackies 10th Annual Halloween Surf Competition

Photo of Jarred Olson by Tom Cozad

This Saturday the 29th will kick off the one-decade mark with the 10th Annual Halloween Surf Competition by Blackies.  Officially, the kickoff starts at 7am, but many people arrive about 30 minutes earlier for the festivities and costume show-offs.  In the past, the kids to arrive have received prizes.  Prizes are also awarded for the costumes, traditionally worn *while surfing*. Typically, the …

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Dog Beach Vote Stopped

Late Friday night, the Dog Beach vote was put on pause from being voted on today. We are working with county officials to solidify this area as a permanent, off-leash area.  We will have more information on this late this week or early next week. In the meantime, please show your support for this area by: Writing the press: dailypilot@latimes.com …

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NWS Gives Beach Warning due to Lightning

People are witnessing lighting strikes just off the coast and near the beaches. The National Weather Service is currently recommending those in the vicinity to immediately seek shelter away from the water and off of the beaches. (stock photo)

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Last Day to Register to Vote!

SHARE THIS POST! In Newport Beach we have a population of about 87,000 people, and a whopping 32,000 of them aren’t even registered to vote.  Today is the last day to register vote!  If you are not registered online today, you will be unable to vote in this upcoming election.  You can register right here in 60 seconds: http://savenewport.com/vote I spoke with …

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Meteor Shower Meteor Shower TONIGHT!

Meteor Shower

TONIGHT will be the peak night to watch the Orionids meteor shower!  Actually, it will technically be Friday morning– but you get the drift!  The waxing gibbous moon will be out the during the evening hours, but it will set before the prime time viewing hours. Halley’s comet is actually to blame for this series of meteor showers as it is …

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