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Community Meeting & Resident Survey - CBDG Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2025-29) - Monday, June 9, 2025
The Week in Review - May 16, 2025
A brief recap of the week, as provided by City Manager Grace K. Leung.
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.
Newport Beach Residents to Receive Additional Flood Insurance Discounts
An upgraded FEMA rating begins Oct. 1 with an additional 5% reduction in premiums.
Police Chief Joe Cartwright Announces Retirement
Joe Cartwright, a 23-year veteran of the Newport Beach Police Department who has served as its chief since 2022, will retire at the end of the 2024 calendar year.
City Celebrates Opening of New Public Dock, Welcomes First Electric Patrol Vessel Among U.S. Public Agencies
The new VITA Seal electric boat is the first all-electric work vessel delivered to any public agency in the United States.
Approved Meeting Minutes for the April 21, 2025 Board of Library Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting
Minutes for the April 29, 2025 Study Session and Regular City Council Meeting
Minutes for the April 10, 2025 City Arts Commission Regular Monthly Meeting
Public Notice - Planning Commission - May 22, 2025 - 6:00 p.m.