City News
City Beaches Fully Open After Tests Affirm Water Quality
All City beaches are fully open as of 2 p.m. Monday, October 11, after water quality testing showed the ocean water is safe for swimmers and surfers to return.
Newport Harbor Reopens Following Oil Spill Closure
The entrance to Newport Harbor reopened Friday afternoon, October 8, following a five-day closure due to the oil spill. The Harbor entrance was closed Monday morning by order of the U.S. Coast Guard to help prevent oil from entering harbor waters.
Oil Spill Response Update
Oil spill cleanup crews continued their work along the shoreline on Thursday, October 7, including 40 workers deployed to West Newport, from 15th Street to 36th Street, and another 40 in Corona del Mar.
Oil Spill Community Volunteers Now Being Registered
The Unified Command leading the oil spill response has approved the use of community volunteers to assist in the effort.
City Manager Authorizes Oil Spill Emergency Declaration
The City has declared a local emergency in response to the 126,000 gallon oil spill off of the coast of Newport Beach and surrounding cities. The emergency declaration has been signed by City Manager Grace Leung and is expected to be ratified by the City Council at its next meeting, October 12.
Oil Spill Update: Cleanup Crews Deployed to Newport Beach
Cleanup crews have been deployed to Newport Beach and are working to remove tar and oil from the beaches as part of the larger cleanup effort.
Newport Harbor Temporarily Closed Due to Oil Spill
The action is being taken to help prevent oil from entering the harbor. There is no oil in the harbor at this time.
City Issues Beach Advisory in Response to Oil Spill
The City of Newport Beach is advising residents and visitors to avoid contact with ocean water and oiled areas of the beach, following a large oil spill that was identified Saturday off the coast of Newport and Huntington Beach. Oil has been observed on shore in some areas.
Council Approves Partnership with Be Well OC for Mobile Mental Health, Crisis Response
The agreement will address mental health challenges among the City’s homeless population, as well as residents and visitors who may be experiencing a mental health crisis.
City Awards Grant for Program to Assist Homeless Individuals With Path to Regular Employment
The City Council has approved a grant agreement with Trellis International, a Costa Mesa-based non-profit organization, for a pilot program that provides volunteer opportunities for individuals experiencing homelessness
NBPL Earns Four Stars from Library Journal
The Board of Library Trustees are proud to announce that Newport Beach Public Library was once again named as a Star Library in a national ranking compiled by Library Journal.
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Tags: Nonfiction, Science, Puzzles
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Tags: Friendship, Betrayal, Social Classes
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Tags: Romance, Fantasy, History Teachers
The Journal of Curious Letters by James Dashner
Tags: Space, Time, Family
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Tags: Thriller, Murder, Multiple POV
Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
Tags: Historical fiction, Romance, Japan
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Tags: Science Fiction, Dystopia, Coming-of-age
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Mass
Tags: Fantasy, Romance, Adventure
The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller
Tags: Romance, Fantasy, Magic