Newport Beach News

By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager E-bikes, propelled by electric motors, have emerged as an increasingly popular and eco-friendly mode of transportation. However, with their growing popularity, ensuring e-bike safety has become paramount. As part of the City’s ongoing commitment to the safety and well-being of our community, we invite...

By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 26. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/71682/72. A study session will begin at 4 p.m. Agenda items include: Corona del Mar Village commercial corridor land use...

Eagle Four Partners, the Newport Beach-based private equity group, presents the Newport Beach 4-Man Volleyball Invitational, set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 21. This one-of-a-kind tournament is put together with Hall of Fame beach volleyball player Steve “OB” Obradovich, and will feature both a men’s and women’s division. The tournament...

By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager Newport Beach City Council members, joined by state and county elected representatives, hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking event on Friday, September 15 to kick off construction of the Newport Bay Trash Interceptor, a sustainably powered system to collect floating trash before it enters the...

Newport Beach City Council members, joined by state and county elected representatives, held a ceremonial groundbreaking event on Friday, Sept. 15 to kick off construction of the Newport Bay Trash Interceptor, a sustainably powered system to collect floating trash before it enters the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, Newport...

To be an outstanding leader, one has to have learned from and been led by outstanding leaders. And that evolution is no doubt one of the reasons why 51-year-old Joe Cartwright is now chief of the Newport Beach Police Department. His leadership skills were first formed over four years with the...

A new lung cancer screening technology is now available at Hoag Family Cancer Institute in Orange County, empowering physicians with greater accuracy in diagnosing lung cancer earlier, when it is most treatable. Hoag is integrating the Cios Spin imaging equipment with the 3D imaging of Hoag’s Ion Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy to...

By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The fires in Maui and Hurricane Idalia in Florida serve as recent reminders that disasters can strike at any time. Throughout September, which has been designated as National Preparedness Month, the City of Newport Beach will highlight some of our emergency preparedness tools...

By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, September 12. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/71683/72. The regular meeting will begin at 5 p.m. Agenda items include: A temporary agreement to allow the Orange County...