City News
Newport Beach to Begin State-Mandated Organic Waste Recycling in 2022
The City is updating its trash and recycling service contracts to meet new state mandates for organics recycling. Here are some frequently asked questions about the changes Newport Beach residents will see in the coming year.
City Hall Reopens for In-Person Permit and Planning Services, Outdoor Recreation Resumes on Feb. 8
With the state stay-at-home order lifted and COVID-19 cases decreasing, Newport Beach City Hall will resume some services to the public on Monday, February 8, with social distancing measures in place, including mandatory face coverings. Many outdoor recreation programs will start to resume next week
Update on City Efforts to Address Homelessness in Newport Beach
Please read our latest update to learn about the actions the City is currently taking to address this very complex issue.
Newport Beach Firefighters Among Initial First Responders to Receive COVID Vaccine
Forty-five Newport Beach fire department employees received COVID-19 vaccines between Dec. 26 and Dec. 28, in the initial stages of a major countywide rollout to first responders.
Coalition of Cities Supports Legal Challenge to Inmate Release
Newport Beach, joined by 20 other Orange County cities, has filed a legal brief supporting Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes’ challenge to a court order mandating the release of over 1,000 inmates.
Nearly 300 Newport Beach Small Businesses Receive COVID-19 Relief Grants
The City has distributed about $2.1 million in COVID-19 relief grants to 291 small businesses in Newport Beach over the past several months, officials announced this week.
Online Resources for 2021 Parking Permit Purchases
Need a 2021 Newport Beach parking permit? Here's how to get yours online today.
Council Supports OC Sheriff’s Challenge to Prisoner Release
The City Council on Friday, Dec. 18 voted unanimously to take legal action in support of Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes’ challenge to a court order regarding the release of inmates.
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.
Shop Locally, and Safely, to Support our Community this Season
The City of Newport Beach is committed to supporting our small businesses during the regional stay-at-home order that went into effect Sunday.
Regional Stay-at-Home Order Goes Into Effect Sunday Night
Additional Restrictions will Begin at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, for Orange County and other Southern California Counties
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.
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.
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.
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.