Maciel and four others were shot on Aug. 2 at a Baker Street apartment complex. The other victims are recovering. Dozens of drivers showed up at the Ferrari and Maserati of Orange County dealership on Baker Street last weekend to support the family of Maciel.
Costa Mesa residents said they were united with Maciel's family because violence affects the entire community.
Nester Contreras, Maciel's cousin, estimated they washed more than 60 cars, with many people simply showing up and donating money.
The money raised was to offset funeral expenses.
Celebs, surfers and partyers flocked to the Living Room Salon and Art Gallery on Aug. 6 to help raise more than $15,000 for the Surfrider Foundation at the salon's third annual Evening Extravaganza.
Paris Hilton, Kevin and Christine Costner, Jillian Barberie-Reynolds, Caroline D'Amore and Kim Kardashian were among the guests.
Earlier in the day, the stylists were busy cutting hair for the fundraiser's cut-a-thon, called the heart of the event by owner Lacey Cammarata.
NEWPORT BEACH
City Council readies for legal showdown with Irvine
City Council members on Tuesday asked the city's attorneys to write a legal challenge to a 445-condo development recently approved by the Irvine City Council. Newport council members said the 2323 Main St. project hasn't been adequately studied for potential effects on traffic and other concerns, and they believe it and other planned residential projects in the Irvine Business Complex will lead to clogged streets in Newport.
Newport Beach City Atty. Robin Clauson will bring a draft of the challenge to the council Aug. 22. Representatives of the two cities will likely meet before then and discuss Newport's concerns.
