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community . In total , 32 individuals were selected to receive gifts .
On Thursday , Dec . 22 , Homeless Liaison Officer Carter , Sergeant Kresge , and TIP staff distributed gifts to the recipients . The gifts included groceries , clothing , and gift cards for necessities . The generous donations from TIP brought smiles and relief to each and every person . Thank you TIP for giving us the opportunity to spread kindness and hope this holiday season .
Residential Burglary Suspects Caught Fleeing on Scooters
On January 17 at approximately 7:18 p . m ., the Newport Beach PD dispatch center was notified of an alarm activated at a residence . Officers Hamilton and Abrahamyan , who were tasked with direct enforcement of residential burglaries in Newport Beach , immediately responded to the area of Pelican Point Drive and Shoreline , where they located two suspects fleeing the area on scooters with stolen property .
Officers quickly pursued the suspects , apprehending one . Additional officers and the law enforcement helicopter Duke arrived quickly to set up a perimeter . It was only a matter of time before the second suspect was taken into police custody .
Th a n k y ou to our law enforcement partners Irvine Police Department for assisting with their drone team .
BIZ BUZZ
South Coast Plaza Celebrates Lunar New Year Through February 5
By NB Indy Staff
South Coast Plaza ushers in Lunar New Year Jan . 19 – Feb . 5 with a celebration filled with special gifts and menus and a spectacular Year of the Rabbit display .
Now in its 11th year , South Coast Plaza ’ s 19-day Lunar New Year festivities are the largest and most extensive of any retail center on the West Coast , drawing visitors from all over California .
“ South Coast Plaza continues to be at the forefront of Lunar New Year celebrations on the West Coast by providing the best in exclusive and culturally relevant experiences ,” says Debra Gunn Downing , spokeswoman for South Coast Plaza . “ From limitededition products from our boutiques and specially created menus by worldclass chefs at select restaurants to our spectacular centerpiece , South Coast Plaza is the must-visit destination for all who observe this tradition with style .” As part of an annual tradition at South Coast Plaza , a dramatic Lunar New Year centerpiece is on display in Jewel Court . The centerpiece will depict
Year of the Rabbit accessories at Gucci South Coast Plaza
rabbits , symbolizing longevity , peace , ing the friendly and playful Rabbit . and prosperity . The peaceful rabbit is The multi-level display includes eight sitting on top of a garden showered lucky lanterns and eight whimsical with gold coins and ingots signifying hanging orbs along with hundreds the arrival of Spring and fortune . of colorful lanterns , all bringing luck
The centerpiece is surrounded by and prosperity . LED screens presenting a 360 degree view of custom 3D animation featur- LUNAR YEAR Page 8
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