Covering a community thoroughly isn’t an easy...

Covering a community thoroughly isn’t an easy task. There are the

normal channels the Pilot uses to stay in tune with Newport-Mesa.

Like calling local authorities a few times a day, and press releases

from public relations firms. But the most valuable source we can have

is the eyes and ears of the people in our community.

This week’s photo of the week is proof that the best way to know

what is going on outside the newsroom is to utilize local sources and

encourage tips from the neighborhood. The photo department was tipped

off that a giant flag painted on the pavement on Taft Way would be on

display for a Independence Day block party. So Daily Pilot

photographer Kent Treptow went to check it out.

Even though all tips are welcomed, they don’t always pan out. But

in this case Kent was able to get a beautiful patriotic photograph

for our Fourth of July edition. With the help of the community the

Pilot can tell its readers what really is going on in their

neighborhood.