Morning Coffee: Thurs., March 18, 2010

Welcome! Here's the news of Newport-Mesa from Tuesday gathered in one place for you. Check back often today for updates and the news as it happens.

• 17-year-old returns to car, slashed and fights off attacker; police looking for man.
• OC Fair sale rejected; letter from State; OC Register; Daily Pilot; LA Times.
• Tran applauds State's action.
• New burger-joint highlights today's planning commission meeting.
• Airborne Law Enforcement board meeting agenda for this morning's meeting.
• Our friend Geoff West gives us some good insight on Tuesday's council meeting and some of the underlying currents facing our politicians.
• Swat teams help demo college site during training drill.
• Outdoor adventure screening from Banff Film Festival comes to town.
• Harbor beats the 'tar' out of rival.
• Locals plea guilty in fraudulent military scam.
• It's a wrap; Macy's South Coast Plaza is only one of five remaining.
• You or your friends can bring your dog to town and stay in the lap of luxury.
• Best Buddies program is a success story at CdM.
• Check out the local Indie bands on the scene.
• DUI Checkpoint planned for Friday night.
• Special Estancia comedy performance tomorrow night.

Courtesy of Newport-Mesa's best calendar (found in the Daily Voice); here's a look at what's on tap. 

Today (Thursday) - March 18

Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce March 90-Minute Breakfast Boost at Costa Mesa Country Club from 7-8:45 a.m. Costa Mesa’s very own City Manager Allan Roeder will be the guest speaker. He will be covering “Municipal Finance 101 - What it Means to You.” Save $5 and make your reservations in advance via the chamber website atwww.costamesachamber.com, by phone at (714) 885-9090, or by mail to 1700 Adams Ave., Ste. 101, Costa Mesa, Calif. 92626.  Pre-paid reservations cost $15, which includes your name with contact information on the breakfast attendance roster. Walk-in cost is $20. Raffle tickets can also be purchased prior to the event on the website (min. $10 purchase) – tickets are 6 for $5 or 12 for $10. They gladly accept raffle prize donations anytime with a minimum value of $25. Remember the more prizes there are, the more fun you'll have!

Corona del Mar High School and Middle School Open House at 6:30 p.m.www.web.nmusd.us 

Pacific Symphony presents "Gershwin & All That Jazz" at the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. This is a concert of American music that reveals the profound influence of jazz on composers throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. The pieces range from the work of icons like Leonard Bernstein and Duke Ellington to lesser-known composers who may influence future music. Continues through March 20. (714) 556-ARTS.www.ocpac.org