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From City Hall to You - February 27, 2026

A weekly update from City Manager Seimone Jurjis.

Mayor Kleiman Delivers State of the City at Mayor's Dinner, Honors Dodgers MVP Freddie Freeman

City Names Jaime Murillo as Director of Community Development

Website Redesign Survey

Emergency Oil Well Remediation on Marcus Avenue Facing Delays Due to Technical Challenges

The State-led emergency remediation project to cap an abandoned oil well near Marcus Avenue and 36th Street is taking longer than initially anticipated due to unforeseen technical challenges encountered during drilling.

Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Fountain Valley Finalize Agreement to Develop New Regional Water Well

The new well is expected to increase Newport Beach’s use of groundwater to 100 percent, making the city fully independent from imported water.

City, Army Corps of Engineers Launch Final Major Dredging Project in Newport Harbor

City, State and County officials joined community members and harbor stakeholders at Marina Park on Tuesday, November 4 to celebrate the launch of the Newport Harbor Dredging Project — the largest and final major dredge planned for the harbor.

City Lifts Evacuation Order Following Successful Methane Venting Operation on Marcus Avenue

Balboa Peninsula residents who were evacuated due to methane gas seepage in the area have been cleared to safely return to their homes.

Methane Gas Seepage Found in Residential Peninsula Home

City declares local emergency, restricts access to neighborhood surrounding 3606 Marcus Ave.

City Council Appoints Lena Shumway as New City Clerk

Shumway brings more than 15 years of municipal government experience in administrative and city clerk roles.

Bonita Canyon Earns Newport Beach’s First “Firewise USA” Designation

Newport Beach’s Bonita Canyon neighborhood has become the first in the city to earn a Firewise USA designation, reflecting a community-wide commitment to reducing wildfire risk.