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• Website Redesign Survey

  | January 6, 2026

• Update for Tuesday, December 23: Marcus Avenue Oil Well Emergency Remediation Ongoing Updates

  Because this work is ongoing and conditions can change as drilling continues, the City will provide more frequent updates every 24 to 48 hours to keep residents informed about progress, impacts, and next steps. | December 23, 2025

• 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. | December 19, 2025

• 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. | November 7, 2025