Community Members: On Tuesday, March 14, the City Council will discuss the topic of fractional ownership, which has been of interest to many in our community. Fractional ownership is where multiple property buyers, generally organized under an…

The Newport Beach Police Department has an impressive record of crime clearance, well above many other regional agencies. In most cases, a crime is considered "cleared" when at least one person involved in an offense has been either arrested,…

Community Members: Thank you to the members of the public and the law enforcement community who joined us on Sunday, February 19, at Marina Park to unveil a memorial plaque honoring the late Huntington Beach Police Officer Nick Vella. It was an…

The Week in Review - February 17, 2023 Community Members: Representatives from the Surfrider Foundation North Orange County Chapter recently presented the City with a generous donation of $12,415 toward the purchase and installation of a new…

Community Members: On February 19, 2022, Huntington Beach Police Officer and Pilot Nick Vella was killed in a police helicopter crash during a call for service in the City of Newport Beach. In coordination with the City of Huntington Beach, a…

Community Members: The City Council hosted a productive planning session on Saturday, January 28, as Council members provided input and facilitated discussion on a number of topics. The key areas of discussion were: Financial status and budget…

Community Members: Tomorrow (Saturday, January 28) is an important date on our City calendar: The annual City Council planning session that will help shape Newport Beach's spending, infrastructure priorities and special initiatives for the coming…

Community Members: The City of Newport Beach provides a comprehensive response to address homelessness through a coordinated effort by City staff, contractors, partner agencies, and nonprofit groups. Our efforts include periodic educational…

Community Members: This week I'd like to recognize critical, often unsung members of our City team who perform a vital service during rainstorms: the Utilities Department crews that pump storm water and operate the tide valves on Balboa Island…

Community Members: Happy New Year! I hope you all had a fun, restful and refreshing holiday season. City staff and I are already off and running, with a number of exciting projects lined up for 2023 that will help enhance the quality of life in…

Community Members: On behalf of the City of Newport Beach staff, I wish you and your families a very happy and healthy holiday season! It has been our pleasure to serve the Newport Beach community in 2022, and we look forward to a productive…

Community Members: For the 17th year, the City of Newport Beach is partnering with Operation Christmas to collect toys, DVDs, sporting equipment and other gift donations from City facilities in support of our troops. If you haven't done so…

Community Members: This week I would like to pay tribute to a Newport Beach legend who recently passed away at the age of 91, the Honorable Evelyn Hart. Evelyn was a 71-year resident of Newport Beach who was deeply involved in civic life and…

Community Members: On behalf of Newport Beach City staff, I would like to wish all of our residents a very happy Thanksgiving holiday. As a reminder, City Hall and most City facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 24, and Friday,…

Community Members: On Tuesday, November 15, the City Council approved the 2022 California building standards codes and California fire codes, which regulate the design and construction of structures to protect life and property. The state adopts…

Community Members: Please join me in thanking and congratulating Newport Beach Police Chief Jon Lewis, who announced his retirement this week, effective December 31. While we will miss his leadership tremendously, Chief Lewis leaves behind an…

Community Members: This week I had the pleasure of providing a City update to an engaged audience at the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce's Wake Up! Newport forum. I presented an overview of the City budget, including trends and projections, an…

Community Members: The City is hosting several free events this Halloween, and we hope you can join us! -The 5th Annual Halloween Spooktacular will be on Saturday, October 29 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Mariners Park, 1300 Irvine Ave., featuring live…

Community Members: The voter registration deadline for the November 8 General Election is Monday, October 24. You can register to vote in Orange County online at this link. If you want to check your registration status, or if you need to make…

Community Members: Please join us on Wednesday, October 19 at 6 p.m. in the Civic Center Community Room, 100 Civic Center Dr., for a free forum featuring Be Well OC. Be Well OC began serving Newport Beach in February and is already making a big…

Community Members: With the City's General Plan Housing Element now certified by the state of California (see article below), the City Council will turn its attention next week to the Circulation Element. A Council study session on the topic will…

Community Members: As electronic bicycles, or e-bikes, grow in popularity, the City of Newport Beach is committed to an ongoing community education program to increase safety for all bicyclists and vehicle drivers. In recent months, the Newport…

Community Members: Congratulations to all those from the Newport Beach Fire Department who were recognized at the 24th Annual Fire & Lifeguard Appreciation Dinner on Tuesday, September 20: - Letters of commendations were awarded to…

Community Members: Looking for a way to contribute to your community? The City is inviting residents to apply for the General Plan Advisory Committe, or GPAC, to participate in a comprehensive update of the City's General Plan. All California…

Community Members: I would like to thank and recognize our residents who participated in the City’s summer reading program, and our Library Services staff for delivering another stellar series. The summer 2022 numbers were very impressive:…

The Week in Review - September 2, 2022 Community Members: I hope you all enjoy the Labor Day holiday this weekend, and please remember to take necessary precautions during the heatwave. Temperatures in most of Orange County are expected to reach…

Community Members: The City's comprehensive strategy to reduce homelessness includes partnerships with multiple service agencies, nonprofit and community groups. This week the City Council approved a two-year agreement that extends one of those…

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Community Members: July is National Parks and Recreation Month, and there is no better way to celebrate than by enjoying one or more of your Newport Beach parks, beaches and recreational facilities. With 65 parks throughout the City, there are…

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For the past several weeks, City staff members have been engaged in planning efforts to help ensure a safe, fun, family-friendly Fourth of July holiday in Newport Beach. This year promises to be another fun-filled weekend, with events that…

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To address California's historic statewide drought, the state recently enacted several new water conservation requirements for residents, businesses and homeowners' associations. In addition, cities throughout California, including Newport Beach,…

If you've been on the Balboa Peninsula lately you may have noticed that construction of the new Fire Station No. 2, at Newport Boulevard and 28th Street, is nearing completion. After 18 months of construction we are now in the home stretch with a…

This Memorial Day weekend marks the official start of summer and the launch of a new City anti-litter campaign that will run for the next few months, through Labor Day. The theme of the campaign is “Make a Splash, Pick up Trash: Keep Newport…