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Public Notice - Planning Commission - January 9, 2025- 6:00 p.m.

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.