<b>Email: </b>luke.roney@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's El Don student newspaper and then as managing editor of Chapman University'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't.
Are you registered with a certain party?
I am a registered "decline to state" 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'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.
John Campbell, who represents parts of Newport Beach, says ranchers should take on the expense of protecting their livestock.
In opening statements in Eric Naposki's murder trial, the prosecution says the defendant was in debt when he shot his lover's wealthy boyfriend. Ladera Ranch woman also involved.
One person is at large after a pursuit that began in Newport Beach and ended in Fullerton.
In opening statements in Eric Naposki's murder trial, the prosecution says the defendant was in debt when he shot his lover's wealthy boyfriend in the man's Balboa Coves home. Naposki had played for the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts.
Authorities say that Nanette Ann Packard convinced Eric Andrew Naposki to murder her boyfriend.
Newport tops Coldwell Banker's home listing report for the second year in a row.
Under the plan, people arrested in Costa Mesa would be booked at the Newport Beach jail.
An attorney for Morningside Recovery, however, contends her client “has demonstrated good-faith compliance.”
Authorities say Dr. Sim Carlisle Hoffman ran a scheme that overbilled workers' compensation insurance for $17 million.
A Man shot himself in front of his Cliff Drive home, according to a report.
Andrew Breitbart of Weinergate fame attended a "conservative happy hour" in Newport Beach to promote his book.
Sure, it's not in Newport. But it's a very cool event and just down the road a bit.
Through Friday, teachers can get a free cup of coffee or tea at 24 Orange County locations, including stores in Newport Beach and Corona del Mar.
JACK SPADE is known for men's apparel, bags and small goods, such as wallets and keychains
Authorities say attorney Michael Theodore Pines told Rene Hector Zapeda to take possession of the house at 19 Coral Cay, saying it had been foreclosed upon illegally.
The Newport Beach Police Department steped up DUI patrols during the holiday weekend.
Memorial Day is the unofficial kick off to summer, which doesn't begin until June 21. Here are a few things to remember about the holiday.
A Newport Beach resident and former B-17 pilot recounts his experience of being shot down during World War II.
