Day: March 24, 2023

CAL FIRE announces availability of funding for research that addresses wildfire and forest health issues

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is announcing the availability of up to $5.5 million in grant funding for Forest Health Research projects. CAL FIRE is soliciting applications for research in forest health and wildland fire science critical to the State of California that support landowners, Read More

UCI Health Diabetes Center Holds Fundraiser April 20 at Newport Beach Country Club

Dean and Mei Yoost will be honored at the “Celebrate the Center” fundraiser UCI Health Diabetes Center is hosting the 15th Annual “Celebrate the Center” fundraiser and networking reception on Thursday, April 20, at 5:30 p.m. at the Newport Beach Country Club. This year’s celebration will honor Dean and Mei Read More

Newport Beach Police Department Dispatchers are Anonymous First Responders

Senior Newport Beach Police Dispatcher Brandy Banks at her 911 control center When does 15-seconds seem like an eternity? While waiting for 9-1-1 to answer your panicked call. In 2022, Newport Beach Police Department dispatch operators answered 172,614 calls, of which 40,629 were received on 911, said Senior Police Dispatcher Read More

On the Agenda for the March 28 Newport Beach City Council Meeting

Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, March 28. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/71672/72. A study session will begin at 4 p.m. agenda items include: A Read More