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  • Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA

<b>Email: </b>luke.roney&#64;patch.com<b><br>Phone: </b>949-201-3938<b><br>Hometown: </b>Orange<b><br>Birthday</b><strong>:</strong> October 17, 1976<br><b>Bio: </b>Luke Roney is an Orange County native. Most recently, he was an editor at the Orange County Register. Prior to that, he was city editor of the Hollister Freelance (south of San Jose). And before that, he worked as a freelance writer for publications in South County. Luke started in journalism in college, first working as a reporter and editor for Santa Ana College&#39;s El Don student newspaper and then as managing editor of Chapman University&#39;s Panther student newspaper.

Luke is married and has a son. Family pets include a dog, Fritz, and a cat, Mr. Weiss, who is quite talented at rodent control. In his off time, Luke enjoys vegetable gardening, grilling and trap shooting, along with spending time with his family.

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<b>Politics </b><br>How would you describe your political beliefs?

Cynical, but wish I wasn&#39;t.

Are you registered with a certain party?

I am a registered &#34;decline to state&#34; and generally vote for losing candidates. <br><br><b>Religion</b><br>How religious would you consider yourself? (casual, observant, devout, non religious)

Lutheran. But it&#39;s been a while.

<b>Local Hot-Button Issues</b><br>What do you think are the most important issues facing the community?

Where do you stand on each of these issues?

The Airport Settlement Agreement; group homes located in residential areas; balancing development with preservation of the environment; at what times can dogs be walked on the beach; and City Hall.

I like to keep an open mind.

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UPDATE: Alleged Airport Gun Grabber ID'ed

Leonardo Alvarez, 31, was past security Friday afternoon when the incident took place. Authorities quickly recovered the weapon and made an arrest.

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Back Bay Drive to be Closed to Cars

The road will be closed Monday through Thursday while a contractor works on a pump station.

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Woman Arrested in Newport Dies While in Custody

Charlotte Engle was being booked into the Orange County Jail when it was determined that she had high blood pressure and she was taken to a hospital.

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15 Homes Tagged Under New Party Ordinance

More statistics about police activity during the holiday weekend should be available later today, a police spokeswoman said.

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Clean Up Your Cleanup

A lesson on household chemicals and a few of our favorite homemade versions.

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