City News

The Week in Review - May 16, 2025

A brief recap of the week, as provided by City Manager Grace K. Leung.

Remembering Elizabeth Stahr

1933-2025

Newport Beach Dedicates City’s First Universally Accessible Playground

The upgraded and refurbished San Miguel Park playground now includes more than 20 accessible, ground-level play features, elevated components reachable by transfer platforms, ADA-compliant pathways, and upgraded parking.

General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting

Newport Beach Releases Updated State Fire Hazard Maps

Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps from the State of California are now available for public review and comment on the City of Newport Beach’s website.

Ready For Summer Camps? Campnewport.com is Now Live!

Registration opens Thursday, March 13 at 8 a.m.

City Launches Innovative System to Stop Trash from Polluting Newport Bay, Harbor, Beaches

City Council members, joined by state and county elected representatives, held a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Friday, March 7 to celebrate construction of the Newport Bay Trash Interceptor.

Witte Hall

Witte Hall, a new state-of-the-art lecture hall, is under way. The construction has temporarily disrupted parking in the main lot of the Central Library with limited spaces available and additional parking located in the Civic Center parking structure.

Miner Named New City Police Chief

Dave Miner, a 22-year veteran of the Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD), has been named as its next Chief of Police.

CdM Farmers Market Update

The City has launched a competitive bidding process that will allow all qualified market operators to present a vision for the market and demonstrate how they can best serve the community’s needs.

Newport Beach's Fire Prevention, Response and Water System Capabilities

With the horrific and devastating fires happening in Los Angeles County, the City of Newport Beach would like to update our community on the City's fire prevention, response and water system capabilities.

Stapleton Elected Mayor, Kleiman Pro Tem as City Swears In First Female-Majority Council

The City Council elected Joe Stapleton and Lauren Kleiman to serve as the City’s 2025 mayor and mayor pro tem, respectively, on Tuesday, December 10.

Homeless Count Down Significantly Following New Anti-Camping Ordinance

A recent census of homeless individuals has identified 11 people living on the streets or in cars in Newport Beach, a dramatic reduction from the 70 individuals counted in a similar effort last year.

City Dedicates $15.5 Million Sunset Bridge, Parking Lot Expansion Project

The project will support greater use of the park’s sports fields, picnic areas and playground spaces while creating a safer crossing for pedestrians and bicyclists at one of Newport Beach’s busiest intersections.

Newport Beach Residents to Receive Additional Flood Insurance Discounts

An upgraded FEMA rating begins Oct. 1 with an additional 5% reduction in premiums.

Police Chief Joe Cartwright Announces Retirement

Joe Cartwright, a 23-year veteran of the Newport Beach Police Department who has served as its chief since 2022, will retire at the end of the 2024 calendar year.

City Celebrates Opening of New Public Dock, Welcomes First Electric Patrol Vessel Among U.S. Public Agencies

The new VITA Seal electric boat is the first all-electric work vessel delivered to any public agency in the United States.