SAY AGAIN

“It’s definitely on top of the list.”

-- Ralph Opacic, principal of the Orange County High School of the Arts,

on possibly moving the nationally recognized school to the Newport-Mesa

district.

“We’re not a political animal. We did not [vote to] endorse the ‘green

light’ initiative. ... All we’re trying to do is inform the community.”

-- Byron Romig, president of the board of the Dover Shores Community

Association, after the group accidentally sent out information that made

it look like the association was backing an anti-development initiative.

“My feeling is that we’ve brought together really the brightest and best

of the community. Our initial board of directors is a reflection of

that.”

-- Gregg Schwenk, who is leading a group of residents in saving the

Newport Beach International Film Festival.

“Sometimes people are given so many things that they lose an appreciation

for what it takes to earn something. We want to make it mean something

for the kids.”

-- Leda Albright, director of Families Costa Mesa, on a new program at

the center to encourage students in their studies.