City News

Bond Fire Air Quality Alert

The Bond Fire in Silverado Canyon has created unhealthy air quality conditions throughout Newport Beach as a result of winds pushing large amounts of smoke and ash toward the City.

City Encourages Remote Service Amid Rising COVID Cases

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase throughout the state and county, Newport Beach has reduced in-person services at City Hall and other City facilities, at least through the end of the year.

Upcoming Changes to Residential Design Standards

Safe Use of Portable Gas-Fired Heaters by Businesses

The City of Newport Beach wants to help your business operate safely and effectively outdoors as you modify operations in response to the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy and tier system.

New Programs to Assist Small Businesses

The State and the County have launched new programs to help small businesses.

New Programs to Assist Small Businesses

The State and the County have launched new programs to help small businesses.

Essential City Services Continue as County Returns to Purple Tier

The emergency action announced Monday by Governor Newsom and state health officials places 28 counties, including Orange County, into the most restrictive (purple) tier of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy.

Newport Harbor West Anchorage Proposal

If you would like to learn more about the West Anchorage Proposal and participate in the survey, please visit the City’s website at http://www.newportbeachca.gov/anchoragesurvey . The West Anchorage survey will remain open through Dec. 31, 2020.

City Reduces Homelessness During Pandemic, Continues Progress on Short- and Long-Term Strategies

The City has reduced the number of people experiencing homelessness in Newport Beach by 50 percent or more since March and is completing discussions with the City of Costa Mesa on a regional partnership for shelter services.

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.

City Hall Open for Essential Services; Phone, Email Transactions Encouraged

City Hall and the Police Department will remain open to the public for essential services during the immediate COVID-19 (coronavirus) response, with social distancing measures in place.