City News
Medicine in Our Backyard
The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation in collaboration with UCI Health is pleased to virtually present the 2020-2021 season of Medicine in Our Backyard featuring an extraordinary group of renowned doctors and researchers speaking on a wide range of topics.
October Aviation Activities Update Available
The City's latest Aviation Activities Update provides information on City projects, Aviation Committee activities, what's happening at John Wayne Airport and with the air carrier industry, and more.
Community Arts Survey
In our ongoing effort to bring meaningful public art and cultural arts programming to the community, the Newport Beach City Arts Commission is seeking your opinion.
Short-Term Rental Complaint Hotline Now Live
Residents of Newport Beach have a new way to resolve complaints and non-emergency issues related to short-term rental housing: A live answering service available 24 hours a day, every day at 949-718-3443.
Newport Beach City Hall Reopens to the Public Oct. 5
City Hall is now open to the public from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays.
River Sand Relocation Project Now Underway
The project will remove accumulated sand from the Santa Ana River outlet and redistribute it along the Newport Beach coastline.
Newport Beach Fire Dept. Helps Battle Regional Wildfires
Nearly 30 Newport Beach firefighters have been deployed during the past several weeks to help battle some of the record-breaking wildfires that have consumed more than 3.4 million acres throughout California so far this year.
City Begins Next Phase of Big Canyon Native Habitat Restoration
The City has kicked off a new phase of the Big Canyon Restoration Project that will, among other benefits, remove invasive, non-native trees and shrubs and replace them with a diverse array of native species to create a thriving, natural wildlife habitat.
City Kicks Off Grant Howald Park Rehabilitation
Newport Beach’s community park to get $4.5 million in upgrades.
Corona del Mar Library Featured in American Libraries 2020 Library Design Showcase
The Corona del Mar Library was recently featured as one of the year’s most impressive new or renovated libraries in American Libraries Magazine's September/October Issue, highlighting the "shared space" concept in the innovative joining of the Corona del Mar Library and Fire Station No. 5.
Back Bay Drive Open Full-Time for Pedestrians, Bicyclists
Back Bay Drive has reopened following the successful cleanup of a recent rock slide.
Permits Available for Outdoor Hair, Nail, Massage Services
Newport Beach business owners seeking to provide outdoor hair, nail and massage services are invited to apply for a free City permit.
New sculptures installed in Civic Center Park
Enjoy a walk in Civic Center Park and view the recently installed Phase V sculptures, along with ten sculptures from Phase IV.
Council Adopts New Short-Term Rental Regulations
The City Council on Tuesday, July 14, approved new regulations that will allow more oversight of Newport Beach’s short-term rental housing.
City Hall to Close Beginning July 13 in Response to Rising COVID-19 Cases
All City services will continue through phone, email and drop-off/pickup.
City Officials Commend Heroic Rescues by City Lifeguard
City officials are commending the actions of a Newport Beach lifeguard who performed two extremely difficult, back-to-back rescues in high surf conditions on Friday, July 3.
City Rebuilding Peninsula Sand Berm after Friday Flooding
City crews are rebuilding a massive sand berm on the Balboa Peninsula after an unexpectedly strong swell overtopped and eroded the previous sand berm Friday night, flooding streets and parking lots on the Peninsula.
More than 300 Newport Beach Small Businesses Selected to Receive Small Business Relief Grants
Local small businesses will receive grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 through the City of Newport Beach Small Business Relief Grant program to help them reopen and recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency
Nail Salons, Tattoo Shops, Skin Care Among Business Sectors Cleared to Reopen June 19
Nail salons, tattoo and piercing shops, massage, body waxing, skin care and cosmetology services are among the additional businesses authorized to reopen on June 19, Orange County health officials announced Thursday, June 18.
Council Approves Balanced Budget Amid COVID-19 Economic Impacts
The City Council on Tuesday, June 9 approved a balanced, $339 million budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year that maintains service levels despite a projected drop in revenue due to ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 shutdowns.