City News
The Week in Review - July 18, 2025
A brief recap of the week, as provided by City Manager Grace K. Leung.
General Plan Update Steering Committee Meeting
Ad Hoc Committee on Utilization of Lower Castaways and Aquatic Center Site Options
Newport Beach City Manager Grace Leung to Retire in December
After a 30-year career in local government, Newport Beach City Manager Grace K. Leung has announced that she plans to retire in late December 2025.
Notice of Public Hearing & 30-Day Public Review for Draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, 2025-2026 Draft Annual Action Plan and Draft Citizen Participation Plan
Court Rules in Favor of Newport Beach on Challenge to Housing Plan
An Orange County Superior Court judge has upheld the City's State-mandated housing plan, rejecting lawsuits filed by two community groups.
CdM Farmers Market to Return June 7
The Corona del Mar Farmers Market will resume operations on Saturday, June 7 under new management.
Free Balboa Peninsula Trolley Returns for Summer Service This Weekend
The Balboa Peninsula Trolley will resume operations on Memorial Day weekend, beginning Saturday, May 24, with free service continuing throughout the summer on weekends and holidays.
Remembering Elizabeth Stahr
1933-2025
Newport Beach Dedicates City’s First Universally Accessible Playground
The upgraded and refurbished San Miguel Park playground now includes more than 20 accessible, ground-level play features, elevated components reachable by transfer platforms, ADA-compliant pathways, and upgraded parking.
General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting
Newport Beach Releases Updated State Fire Hazard Maps
Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps from the State of California are now available for public review and comment on the City of Newport Beach’s website.
Ready For Summer Camps? Campnewport.com is Now Live!
Registration opens Thursday, March 13 at 8 a.m.
City Launches Innovative System to Stop Trash from Polluting Newport Bay, Harbor, Beaches
City Council members, joined by state and county elected representatives, held a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Friday, March 7 to celebrate construction of the Newport Bay Trash Interceptor.
Miner Named New City Police Chief
Dave Miner, a 22-year veteran of the Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD), has been named as its next Chief of Police.
CdM Farmers Market Update
The City has launched a competitive bidding process that will allow all qualified market operators to present a vision for the market and demonstrate how they can best serve the community’s needs.
Newport Beach's Fire Prevention, Response and Water System Capabilities
With the horrific and devastating fires happening in Los Angeles County, the City of Newport Beach would like to update our community on the City's fire prevention, response and water system capabilities.
Stapleton Elected Mayor, Kleiman Pro Tem as City Swears In First Female-Majority Council
The City Council elected Joe Stapleton and Lauren Kleiman to serve as the City’s 2025 mayor and mayor pro tem, respectively, on Tuesday, December 10.
Homeless Count Down Significantly Following New Anti-Camping Ordinance
A recent census of homeless individuals has identified 11 people living on the streets or in cars in Newport Beach, a dramatic reduction from the 70 individuals counted in a similar effort last year.
City Dedicates $15.5 Million Sunset Bridge, Parking Lot Expansion Project
The project will support greater use of the park’s sports fields, picnic areas and playground spaces while creating a safer crossing for pedestrians and bicyclists at one of Newport Beach’s busiest intersections.