City News
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.
SCAG Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Reform Survey
City Launches New Website to Help Homeowners Build Accessory Dwelling Units
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.
City Hall Open for Essential Services; Phone, Email Transactions Encouraged
City Hall and the Police Department will remain open to the public for essential services during the immediate COVID-19 (coronavirus) response, with social distancing measures in place.
25th Anniversary Celebration Begins
Newport Beach Public Library will mark the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Central Library with special programs and festivities throughout the year, culminating in the week long celebration July 7-13, 2019.
NBPL Named STAR Library
The Board of Library Trustees is pleased to announce that Newport Beach Public Library was once again named as a Star Library in a national ranking compiled by “Library Journal.”
Friends Present Gift of $116,377.
The Friends of the Library presented City and Library officials with a check on "Giving Tuesday."
Kanopy Kids offers free streaming video for children
The Library recently added Kanopy Kids to its eBranch Resources. Kanopy Kids offers thoughtful entertainment for children aged preschool and up.
Test Proctoring Services
Are you taking an exam for correspondence, distance learning or other courses which require a proctor?
Friends of the Library Donate $250,000
Hard work and dedication results in huge donation from Friends of the Library.
Free Mulch Giveaway, Document Shredding and E-Waste Disposal Event Oct. 19
Newport Beach residents are invited to bring documents and household electronic waste for free shredding and disposal from 8 a.m. to noon.
The CiViC Online Portal is Getting an Update!! ATTENTION ALL EXISTING USERS
Availability of Draft Development Impact Fee Nexus Study
Save Time Apply Online!
****SECOND NOTICE**** Effective August 1, 2024 - ALL NEW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC & ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM SUBMITTALS WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY
Murder Arrest