Children ’ s : 1 . “ Dog Man ” by Dav Pilkey 2 . “ The Baby-Sitters Club ” by

Ann M . Martin 3 . “ Wings of Fire ” by Tui

Sutherland 4 . “ Plants Vs . Zombies ” by Paul

Tobin 5 . “ Baby-Sitters Little Sister ” by

Katy Farina 6 . “ Cat Kid Comic Club ” by Dav

Pilkey 7 . “ Amulet ” by Kazu Kibuishi 8 . “ Narwhal and Jelly ” by Ben

Clanton 9 . “ Geronimo Stilton Reporter ” by Geronimo Stilton 10 . “ Babymouse ” by Jennifer

Holm

Local Children “ Shop with a Cop ” during Holiday Event

Newport Beach Police Department officers teamed up with local Newport-Mesa Unified School District students this week to shop for gifts during the annual “ Shop with a Cop ” holiday event . The City thanks ExperTec Automotive for sponsoring the event , and Target Costa Mesa and IHOP Costa Mesa for their partnership .

About 25 children along with 25 police officers , cadets , NBPD professional staff and donors participated .

The day began with a breakfast at IHOP for the children and officers , including a visit from Santa , followed by shopping at Target . After shopping , NBPD staff helped wrap presents for the children to take home .

OASIS Celebrates the Holiday Season with Acts of Kindness

The holiday spirit is alive and well this month at the OASIS Senior Center .

The Webelos of Troop 350 brought two live trees to adorn the center ’ s courtyard for the “ Jingles and Mingles ” event December 6 . The air was filled with holiday tunes , creating a joyful atmosphere as our staff served coffee , hot cocoa and hot cider .

Also this holiday season , OASIS joined forces with the Council on Aging Southern California , and their “ Smilemakers ” program to bring joy to local older adults residing in skilled nursing facilities . OASIS participants went above and beyond , purchasing 75 gifts that will be personally delivered to each recipient before Christmas , spreading much-needed cheer to those in our community .

In another collaboration , the Center worked with Natalie Basmaciyan , Newport Beach ’ s Homeless Manager , to assist six seniors experiencing homelessness in Newport Beach to find stable housing . OASIS participants generously donated Target and grocery store gift cards of more than $ 1,200 in total . These gift cards will enable the purchase of essential household items and food . OASIS also purchased 10 plush throw blankets , funded by donations from our OASIS Ukulele group . These blankets will be delivered to older Newport Beach residents facing challenges during this holiday season . Through these collective efforts , the Center and its members hope to make a positive impact and bring comfort to those in need .

New Fishing Guides Installed on Balboa , Newport Piers

City staff replaced outdated fish identification posters on the Balboa and Newport piers with a more comprehensive guide for Southern California beach fishing .

The signage includes pictures of commonly caught species , fishing tips , equipment checklist and other important information from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife related to surf and pier fishing .

OASIS Fitness Center Holiday Schedule

The OASIS Fitness Center holiday schedule is :

• December 22 : 7 a . m . - 3 p . m .

• December 23 : 7 a . m . - 2 p . m .

• December 24 - 26 : Closed

• December 27 - 29 : 7 a . m . - 4 p . m .

• December 30 : 7 a . m . - 2 p . m .

• December 31 - January 1 : Closed

The OASIS Senior Center ( offices , classrooms and transportation ) will be closed from Saturday , December 23 through Monday , January 2 . OASIS will resume regular hours on Tuesday , January 2 .

City Hotline Provides Updates on Sports Fields , Trail Conditions

With the rainy season upon us , City staff regularly monitors weather forecasts and tracks the impact of rain on the condition of City fields and hiking trails .

Staff evaluates the safety and playability to determine if temporary field closures are necessary . Updates are available by phone through the “ mudline ” or by text and email .

• MUDLINE : Call ( 949 ) 718-1860 to hear the latest report .

• Email : Email recreation staff at

sports @ newportbeachca . gov .

Be Well Mobile Crisis Response Update

The Be Well mobile crisis response team operates in Newport Beach 12 hours a day , 7 days a week to respond to mental and behavioral health crises . The mobile unit is staffed with mental health specialists and works closely with the City ’ s police and fire departments . This week , the Be Well team :

• Transported four people to the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter .

• Transported two people to a crisis stabilization unit for treatment .

• Collaborated with the Newport Beach Fire Department for a hospital transport .

To reach Be Well : The mobile crisis team is dispatched through the Newport Beach Police Department . To request service , dial 911 or call the Police Department ’ s non-emergency line at ( 949 ) 644-3717 .

Homelessness Update This week , the City ’ s homeless outreach and response teams :

• Transferred a person ’ s insurance to the County of Orange , transported the person to two vital appointments , and placed him on an involuntary medical hold with the County ’ s Crisis Assessment Team for treatment .

• Collaborated with the City of Costa Mesa ’ s outreach team for housing options for a mutual client .

• Continued to shelter people . Twenty-five people who had been experiencing homelessness in Newport Beach are sheltered in the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter .