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  • How soon will you be able to explore the Randall Preserve?

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• The Coastal Corridor Alliance 100226 (stunewsnewport.com) — Plans for the Frank and Joan Randall Preserve on Newport Beach's western edge are moving forward, with a new management plan approved and $2.4 million in fundraising campaigns underway. Future phases will add public trails, an interpretive center, habitat restoration, and a native plant nursery, with public access opening gradually as environmental studies and monitoring confirm the preserve can handle more visitors.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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