Community Members: On Tuesday, March 14, the City Council will discuss the topic of fractional ownership, which has been of interest to many in our community. Fractional ownership is where multiple property buyers, generally organized under an…

The Newport Beach Police Department has an impressive record of crime clearance, well above many other regional agencies. In most cases, a crime is considered "cleared" when at least one person involved in an offense has been either arrested,…

Community Members: Thank you to the members of the public and the law enforcement community who joined us on Sunday, February 19, at Marina Park to unveil a memorial plaque honoring the late Huntington Beach Police Officer Nick Vella. It was an…

The Week in Review - February 17, 2023 Community Members: Representatives from the Surfrider Foundation North Orange County Chapter recently presented the City with a generous donation of $12,415 toward the purchase and installation of a new…

Community Members: On February 19, 2022, Huntington Beach Police Officer and Pilot Nick Vella was killed in a police helicopter crash during a call for service in the City of Newport Beach. In coordination with the City of Huntington Beach, a…

Community Members: The City Council hosted a productive planning session on Saturday, January 28, as Council members provided input and facilitated discussion on a number of topics. The key areas of discussion were: Financial status and budget…

Community Members: Tomorrow (Saturday, January 28) is an important date on our City calendar: The annual City Council planning session that will help shape Newport Beach's spending, infrastructure priorities and special initiatives for the coming…

Community Members: The City of Newport Beach provides a comprehensive response to address homelessness through a coordinated effort by City staff, contractors, partner agencies, and nonprofit groups. Our efforts include periodic educational…

Community Members: This week I'd like to recognize critical, often unsung members of our City team who perform a vital service during rainstorms: the Utilities Department crews that pump storm water and operate the tide valves on Balboa Island…

Community Members: Happy New Year! I hope you all had a fun, restful and refreshing holiday season. City staff and I are already off and running, with a number of exciting projects lined up for 2023 that will help enhance the quality of life in…

Community Members: On behalf of the City of Newport Beach staff, I wish you and your families a very happy and healthy holiday season! It has been our pleasure to serve the Newport Beach community in 2022, and we look forward to a productive…

Community Members: For the 17th year, the City of Newport Beach is partnering with Operation Christmas to collect toys, DVDs, sporting equipment and other gift donations from City facilities in support of our troops. If you haven't done so…

Community Members: This week I would like to pay tribute to a Newport Beach legend who recently passed away at the age of 91, the Honorable Evelyn Hart. Evelyn was a 71-year resident of Newport Beach who was deeply involved in civic life and…

Community Members: On behalf of Newport Beach City staff, I would like to wish all of our residents a very happy Thanksgiving holiday. As a reminder, City Hall and most City facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 24, and Friday,…

Community Members: On Tuesday, November 15, the City Council approved the 2022 California building standards codes and California fire codes, which regulate the design and construction of structures to protect life and property. The state adopts…

Community Members: Please join me in thanking and congratulating Newport Beach Police Chief Jon Lewis, who announced his retirement this week, effective December 31. While we will miss his leadership tremendously, Chief Lewis leaves behind an…