City News

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 Joins 'Operation Christmas’ to Support Military Families this Holiday Season

Residents are invited to bring unwrapped toys, sporting equipment and DVDs to City of Newport Beach facilities during regular business hours through Monday, December 16 at 5:30 p.m.

The Week in Review - November 27, 2024

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

Notice of Unscheduled Vacancy - Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission

The City is accepting applications to fill an unscheduled vacancy on the Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission. The application deadline is noon on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

Parking Citation Payment System Back Online

Pticket.com, which processes parking citations issued within the City of Newport Beach, is back online after experiencing an outage.

Planning Commission Regular Meeting - December 5, 2024 6:00 p.m.

Public Notice - Planning Commission - December 5, 2024 - 6:00 p.m.

Notice of Preparation (NOP) of an Environmental Impact Report and Notice of Public Scoping Meeting

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.

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.