The goal of the program is to have 50% to 80% of the boaters at Balboa Yacht Basin Marina switch to nontoxic bottom paint.
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Trial to begin for death of elementary school teacher
The trial for an Irvine woman accused of killing a Newport Beach elementary school teacher in a car accident is ready to begin, lawyers for both sides said this week.
Janene Johns, 53, appeared in court with her lawyer Monday and indicated that they would be ready for trial this week.
Johns and her lawyer, Gary Pohlson, are set to appear back in court Monday to tell the judge they are ready for trial.
Due to the backlog of cases in Orange County Superior Court, attorneys will likely be waiting for a courtroom for up to four days, standing by on one hour’s notice, said prosecutor Robert Mestman.
Johns is accused of killing Candace Tift of Costa Mesa in the accident while under the influence of prescription drugs in August 2006.
A Costa Mesa High School student was arrested at school Wednesday after a school staff member saw a knife in the boy’s waistband and alerted administrators, police said.
Eric Salas, 18, pleaded not guilty Thursday to bringing a deadly weapon on campus and charges related to being a gang member.
Police found a second knife on him, but said he did not threaten anyone.
School police said Salas is known for hanging out with other reported gang members on campus.
