City News
The Week in Review and Insider's Guide - January 21, 2022
A brief recap of the week, as provided by City Manager Grace Leung.
East Coast Highway, Marguerite Ave. Construction to Begin Jan. 24
A construction project will begin Monday, January 24 to rehabilitate concrete sidewalks, curbs and access ramps on East Coast Highway and Marguerite Avenue in the Corona del Mar area. The construction will require temporary, intermittent lane closures at the work locations.
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
Inviting Proposals for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to Prevent, Prepare for and Respond to COVID-19
Tara Finnigan Named Assistant City Manager
Tara Finnigan, the City’s deputy city manager, has been appointed to the position of Assistant City Manager following an open recruitment, City Manager Grace Leung announced this week.
Council Approves Expanded Recycling Program to Meet New State Mandates
A new, 8-year waste and recycling collection contract that will meet new state mandates, including organic waste recycling, was approved by the City Council on Tuesday, January 11.
Updated Service Hours starting January 4, 2022
Modified service hours starting January 4, 2022.
City Hall, Community Centers to Temporarily Close Beginning Jan. 3; All Services Continue
In response to the current surge in COVID-19 cases, Newport Beach City Hall and community centers will temporarily close beginning Monday, January 3. All City services will continue, although some will be conducted only through virtual and drop-off services.
In Person Programs Cancelled
The City of Newport Beach and the Newport Beach Public Library are concerned about the surge in COVID cases over the last few weeks.
Aviation Committee Meeting - CANCELLED - January 24, 2022
January 25, 2022 City Council Meeting
Minutes for the December 14, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting
Friends Bookstore Temporarily Closed Starting January 12
The Friends Bookstore will be closed starting January 12.
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Tags: Family, Gangs, Friendship
One of us is Lying by Karen M. Mcmanus
Tags: High School, Murder, Mystery
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Tags: Classics, Dystopia, Censorship
City Spies by James Ponti
Tags: Spies, Hackers, Foster Children
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
The Lord of The Flies by William Golding
The Founding Fish by John McPhee
Tags: Nonfiction, Nature, Animals
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Tags: Survival, Adventure, Storytelling