News

• Agencies to Begin Removal of Newport Harbor Invasive Algae

  A coordinated effort to remove and eradicate an invasive algae species from Newport Harbor will begin July 7. | July 6, 2021

• Balboa Peninsula Trolley Returns June 26 for Summer Service

  The Balboa Peninsula Trolley will resume operations this weekend (June 26) with free service continuing throughout the summer on weekends and holidays. The trolley did not operate in summer 2020 because of COVID-19 precautions. | June 24, 2021

• Council Approves Balanced Annual Budget, Restores Capital Improvement Projects

  The City Council on Tuesday, June 8 approved a balanced, $309.1 million operating budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year that restores cutbacks made in the prior fiscal year due to anticipated COVID-19 revenue losses. | June 10, 2021

• Newport Beach Waives City Permit Fees for Accessory Dwelling Units Through 2022

  The temporary fee waiver is designed to encourage additional development of new ADUs, and prompt homeowners to seek permits for existing ADUs that are currently unauthorized but meet City codes. | April 30, 2021