City News
Auction of Abandoned Vessels Planned for Friday, May 7 at 10 a.m.
The Harbor Department is holding an auction of abandoned vessels on Friday, May 7 at 10 a.m.
Finance Committee Agenda for April 15, 2021
The current Finance Committee Regular Agenda is now available for the April 15, 2021, meeting. You can view the complete agenda packet for current and previous meetings online by visiting the Finance Committee webpage. For more information, please call 949-644-3127
Enroll Now in Camp Newport!
With nearly 400 camps, Camp Newport is ready to help local kids find some fun in Newport Beach this summer! For more information, visit campnewport.com. Registration is now open. Sign up by May 31 and receive a 10% or more discount!
Take Your Pledge Today to Conserve Water!
Please join Newport Beach Mayor Brad Avery and the Wyland Foundation in reducing water consumption and energy usage -- and help Newport Beach win the title of the “Most Water Wise” city in the nation.
Free Document Shredding and E-Waste Disposal Event April 24, 8 a.m. to noon
Newport Beach residents are invited to bring documents and household electronic waste for free shredding and disposal
Public Hearing & 30-Day Review for Draft FY 2021-2022 Draft Action Plan
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at 4:00 p.m., or soon thereafter as the matter shall be heard, a public hearing will be conducted in the City Council Chambers at 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach. The City Council of the City of Newport Beach will receive public comments.
Newport Beach Temporarily Waives Business License Costs for Establishments Impacted by COVID-19
By a unanimous vote of the City Council on Tuesday, March 23, Newport Beach will waive annual business license taxes for businesses within the City that were forced to close during the COVID-19 pandemic by order of the State.
Short-Term Rental Complaint Hotline Available
The City is encouraging residents to call 949-718-3443 for non-emergency complaints related to short-term rental housing
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.