City News
City Welcomes Former Harbor Commissioner Paul Blank as New Harbormaster
Blank, an avid boater with deep roots in the local maritime community, joined Newport Beach May 3 as the new City Harbormaster.
Newport Beach Waives City Permit Fees for Accessory Dwelling Units Through 2022
The temporary fee waiver is designed to encourage additional development of new ADUs, and prompt homeowners to seek permits for existing ADUs that are currently unauthorized but meet City codes.
Notice of Availability and Study Session - Residences at Newport Center – 150 Newport Center Drive (PA2020-020)
On Thursday, April 29, 2021, the Community Development Department released a Notice of Availability (NOA) of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) for the Residences at Newport Center Project (PA2020-020).
Agencies Working Quickly to Address Invasive Algae Species Found in Newport Harbor
The City is working with multiple federal, state and local agencies to identify the extent of a newly discovered invasive algae species in Newport Harbor and to develop an eradication plan.
Enroll Now in Camp Newport!
With nearly 400 camps, Camp Newport is ready to help local kids find some fun in Newport Beach this summer! For more information, visit campnewport.com. Registration is now open. Sign up by May 31 and receive a 10% or more discount!
Newport Beach Temporarily Waives Business License Costs for Establishments Impacted by COVID-19
By a unanimous vote of the City Council on Tuesday, March 23, Newport Beach will waive annual business license taxes for businesses within the City that were forced to close during the COVID-19 pandemic by order of the State.
Short-Term Rental Complaint Hotline Available
The City is encouraging residents to call 949-718-3443 for non-emergency complaints related to short-term rental housing
Newport Beach to Begin State-Mandated Organic Waste Recycling in 2022
The City is updating its trash and recycling service contracts to meet new state mandates for organics recycling. Here are some frequently asked questions about the changes Newport Beach residents will see in the coming year.
City Hall Reopens for In-Person Permit and Planning Services, Outdoor Recreation Resumes on Feb. 8
With the state stay-at-home order lifted and COVID-19 cases decreasing, Newport Beach City Hall will resume some services to the public on Monday, February 8, with social distancing measures in place, including mandatory face coverings. Many outdoor recreation programs will start to resume next week
Update on City Efforts to Address Homelessness in Newport Beach
Please read our latest update to learn about the actions the City is currently taking to address this very complex issue.
NBPL Earns Four Stars from Library Journal
The Board of Library Trustees are proud to announce that Newport Beach Public Library was once again named as a Star Library in a national ranking compiled by Library Journal.
Aviation Committee Meeting - May 17, 2021, 5 p.m.
Aviation Committee Meeting - May 17, 2021, 5 p.m.
The Week in Review - May 14, 2021
The Week in Review and the Insider's Guide - May 7, 2021
Notice of Vacancies for the Finance Committee
Notice of Vacancies for the Visit Newport Beach, Inc (VNB) Executive Committee
Time Bomb by Joelle Charbonneau
Tags: Thrillers, Bombings, Survival
Open: An Autobiography by Andre Agassi
Tags: Biography, Sports, Tennis
Maus by Art Spiegelman
Tags: Graphis Novel, World War II, Holocaust