Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The next meeting of the Newport Beach City Council will be on Tuesday, April 15 at 4 p.m. The full agenda is available here: https://www.newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/77124/72. Agenda items include: A $1.2 million contract award with Irvine-based Griffin Structures, Read More
Grace Leung The State of California has released updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps, which are now available for public review and comment on the City’s website at www.newportbeachca.gov/firemaps. These maps, developed by CAL FIRE, identify areas with varying levels of fire hazard based on factors such as vegetation, topography Read More
Avila’s El Ranchito By Malena Gordon, “Side Dish” Dining Columnist Avila’s El Ranchito on the Newport Beach peninsula turns 50 this month! The restaurant is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special merchandise, its famous $5 All You Can Eat Taco Tuesdays, a $2 matchable donation to Miracles for Kids, and Read More
Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The City has introduced a new resource in the ongoing effort to address issues related to homelessness: a trespass authorization letter for business and property owners experiencing unauthorized trespassing. The Newport Beach Police Department trespass authorization letter Read More
Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The next meeting of the Newport Beach City Council will be on Tuesday, March 25 at 4 p.m. The full agenda is available here: https://www.newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/77123/72. Agenda items include: A 5-year agreement with Kit Coffee (operating under Kit at the Library, Inc.), Read More
Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The recent wildfires in Los Angeles were a stark reminder of the importance of community preparedness in the face of natural disasters. In such events, emergency services may be overwhelmed and immediate assistance might not be readily available. This is where Read More
Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The next meeting of the Newport Beach City Council will be on Tuesday, March 11. The full agenda is available here: https://newportbeach.legistar1.com/newportbeach/meetings/2025/3/3739_A_City_Council_25-03-11_Agenda.pdf?id=64ca6b68-c8f6-4e07-a3c9-291f8fe499b3. A Study Session will begin at 4 p.m. Agenda items include: Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Read More
The members of the band Chudson By Zoe Luczaj | Special to the NB Indy A scrappy and wildly inventive five-piece outfit right out of Newport Beach is reviving a dying musical genre with its energetic performances and DIY spirit. Chudson has an upbeat and explosive sound that’s equally indebted Read More
Dining writer Malena Gordon at the OC Restaurant Week kickoff event By Malena Gordon | Special to the NB Indy Orange County Restaurant Week launched with a tasty and fun VIP launch party on Saturday, March 1, marking the week-long dining adventure perfect for foodies looking to “celebrate their own Read More
Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager On Tuesday, Feb. 25, the City Council will consider a $2.1 million, five-year agreement with BRINC Drones, Inc. for seven public safety drones, a significant part of the Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD) technology upgrades that began Read More
