“This is quite a sight. These type...

“This is quite a sight. These type of boats have never come to this

bay until now.”

-- Jay Swigart, co-chairman of the First Team Real Estate

Invitational Regatta, as he introduced himself to the crew of Genuine

Risk.

“I wish they were around to see it. I’m proud. I’m very, very

proud I’ve been able to do this.”

-- Steve Bromberg, mayor of Newport Beach, talking about his

parents after being appointed to the Orange County Superior Court

last week by the governor.

“Considering the past two resignations from the council, I’d say

the council will look to appoint.”

-- Steve Rosansky, Newport Beach city councilman, on the

likelihood that the council will appoint a replacement for Bromberg.

“It’s going to be a really important part of the campus, helping

to unify all the various venues and also provide a place where we can

have performances and festivals. It’s just a place for people to

gather.”

-- Todd Bentjen, vice president of marketing and communications

for the Orange County Performing Arts Center, on the permanent

closure of a section of Town Center Drive to make room for an outdoor

plaza that is part of the center’s ongoing expansion.

“We are very excited to raise these funds, because they will go a

long way to supporting ACS programs.”

-- Anna Lisa Biason, a co-chair of last week’s Relay for Life, on

the event raising a record amount of more than $100,000.

“We congratulate all the students who have received scholarships

and fellowships this year and are delighted at the range of exciting

areas that our recipients are pursuing,”

-- Meredith Lee, dean of undergraduate education at UC Irvine, on

three students who won Fulbright Scholarships.