City Closures, New Driving Law, Making Resolutions

1. Newport Beach City Hall, recreation programs, and certain other City programs and services remain closed for the holidays through Wednesday. City offices will re-open on Thursday.

2. Distracted driving is dangerous, especially if you’re a new driver. Starting Wednesday, California drivers under the age of 18 are prohibited from using a wireless device while driving, even if it is equipped with a hands-free option.

3. The Orange County Transportation Authority is offering free bus rides from 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve until 2:30 a.m. on New Year’s Day. This is the 12th year OCTA has offered free rides to promote holiday safety.

4. Need help making and keeping your new year’s resolutions for 2014? Here’s a link to a government website that lists popular resolutions and the government agencies that can help. Not surprisingly losing weight is first on the list, and the National Institutes of Health have a plan for you.

5. Newport Beach Public Library branches are open today,  but will close at 1 p.m. Tuesday and will be closed Wednesday.

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