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• Enforcement operations focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk .
• Enforcement operations focused on top violations that cause crashes : speeding ; failure to yield ; stop sign and / or red-light running ; and improper turning or lane changes .
• Community presentations on traffic safety issues such as distracted driving , impaired driving , speeding , and bicycle and pedestrian safety .
• Collaborative enforcement efforts with neighboring agencies .
• Officer training and / or recertification on the areas of field sobriety testing , impaired driving enforcement , and drug recognition .
Thank you to the California Office of Traffic Safety , which awarded the grant to the City , and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration , which provided the funding .
City to Install Fencing to Protect Snowy Plovers
The City will install new fencing to protect the Western Snowy Plover on the Balboa Peninsula beginning Monday , November 13 . The fencing will be located on a sand area between D and F streets .
The Western Snowy Plover is a small shorebird listed as a “ threatened ” species
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and is federally protected under the Endangered Species Act . A population of plovers live on the Peninsula in an area designated as critical habitat by the U . S . Fish and Wildlife Service .
The 42-inch tall , wood slat fencing will be installed at the direction of the California Coastal Commission and will include signage and monitoring of the plover population .
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Mosquito Season Tips from OC Vector Control
Warmer than usual fall temperatures , Hurricane Hillary , late summer rains , and an invasive mosquito known as the “ ankle biter ” or the Aedes egypti have conspired to make this mosquito season one of the most difficult to date .
Beyond the nuisance factor , mosquitoes can cause sickness and even death through the disease agents they can carry , including Zika and West Nile virus .
While cooler weather will eventually put a damper on mosquito activity , the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District offers the following tips to protect yourself and your family , Take steps to prevent mosquito bites :
• Before going outdoors , apply mosquito repellent containing DEET , Picaridin , IR3535 , or oil of lemon eucalyptus to exposed skin . Reapply as recommended .
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• Close all unscreened doors and windows to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home or space . Repair broken or damaged screens .
• Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants and opt for lighter colored clothing .
Eliminate mosquito breeding sources from your property :
• Dump and drain any containers filled with water at least once a week .
• Clean and scrub bird baths and pet water bowl weekly .
• Dump water from potted plant saucers .
• Do not grow , transport , or share plant stems rooted in water .
• Drill a hole or puncture containers to eliminate standing water .
For more information or to schedule a free mosquito inspection with Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District , visit www . ocvector . org or call ( 714 ) 971-2421 .
Mobile Café Brings NBPD , Residents Together to Discuss Public Safety Issues
The Newport Beach Police Department held another successful Mobile Café event on Saturday , October 21 at the Newport Beach Fire Station on Balboa Island . NBPD officers , volunteers and staff enjoyed meeting with residents to discuss public safety and community issues .
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Thank you to all those who participated , including partners Irvine Ranch Market , Balboa Island Baking Company and Balboa Jerky Company , who brought a taste of Balboa Island to the event .
Stay tuned for information on the next Mobile Café !
Permit Center Customer Queue App Now Available
The City has launched a new application that allows customers to monitor the Permit Center queue directly from their smartphones .
The application will give customers the option of monitoring counter activity remotely . The application can be filtered by active service queues , so customers can monitor only the service they are awaiting .
To access the application , go to : www . nbca . gov / queue .
Free Document Shredding , E-Waste Disposal and Mulch Giveaway Nov . 18
Newport Beach residents are invited to bring documents for shredding and household electronic waste for disposal on Saturday , Nov . 18 from 8 a . m . to noon at the Public Works Corporation Yard , 592 Superior Ave .
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