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KEEPING CURRENT ON THE COAST
POLICE PRESENTS
Dotty MacDonald , a 95-year-old local , who some call “ the angel of Newport Beach Police Department ,” has donated $ 40 , 000 to purchase food vouchers for officers to keep them well fed while on patrol keeping the community safe . She raises money for this effort every year . An informal gathering took place July 31 to present the check to the police department , with Chief Joe Cartwright , Deputy Chief Javier Aguilar and all of the officers on duty in attendance to share their thanks . “ My work is now collecting money so I can feed our cops ,” MacDonald says . The officers and staff know MacDonald well as she has gone on patrols with them before , so they look forward to her visits . In addition to her support for the police force , she is also actively involved with the Newport Harbor Yacht Club , where she still volunteers on the race committee during regattas . ( nbpd . org ) — Sharon Stello
PENDRY NEWPORT BEACH , WHICH OPENED A YEAR AGO , HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS THE BEST CITY HOTEL IN THE CONTINENTAL U . S . AS PART OF TRAVEL & LEISURE MAGAZINE ’ S 2024 WORLD ’ S BEST AWARDS , WHICH ARE DETERMINED THROUGH A READERS SURVEY . ( PENDRY . COM )
Dotty MacDonald ( front , left ) presents a check for $ 40,000 to to buy food vouchers for Newport Beach police officers as a thank you for their service .
HOST OF THE COAST
For the first time in the waterfront property ’ s history , Balboa Bay Resort & Club is the owner of a new , 42-foot Sea Ray boat . Named Host of the Coast , the vessel was to be available starting in September for both resort guests and club members to rent for a luxurious ride around Newport Harbor . The boat is complete with an in-house captain and refreshments . Docked at a marina right at the resort , the sleek , state-of-the-art vessel — complete with spacious decks and modern amenities — offers the opportunity for experiences from relaxing harbor cruises to romantic sunset rides or more adventurous snorkeling trips or aweinspiring whale watching excursions . ( 949-645- 5000 ; balboabayresort . com ) — S . S .
Balboa Bay Resort & Club ’ s new Sea Ray boat ( foreground )
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