Parking at the Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., will be significantly reduced beginning Monday, Feb. 5 to accommodate construction of a new auditorium. The partial parking lot closure may impact library patrons, particularly during special events or high-traffic periods. If parking is not available, library patrons are encouraged Read More
Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The health and safety of our community is a top priority for the City of Newport Beach. To that end, the City allocated funding for an additional ambulance and paramedic staff in the current fiscal year budget Read More
Karen Brooks, Kim Day Park, and Megan Cordero inside the new Visitor Center at Sherman Library & Gardens / photo courtesy Sherman Library & Gardens Visitors to Sherman Library & Gardens are always greeted warmly and with a smile, but now visitors will get the VIP treatment thanks to The Read More
The Newport Beach City Council will meet for a Planning Session from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 3. The meeting will be at the OASIS Senior Center, 801 Narcissus Ave. Agenda items include: Welcome (Mayor O’Neill) Call the Meeting to Order Roll Call by City Clerk Invocation Pledge Read More
Summer Nicole Greer, Dedrick Bonner, Amber Diane Wright, James Tolbert and Jenelle Lynn Randall star in “Ain’t Misbehavin’” at Laguna Playhouse. Photo credit: Jason Niedle. By Eric Marchese | Special to the NB Indy When it comes to larger-than-life show-biz greats, few can match the storied life and career of Read More
Pedego e-bikes / photo by Chris Trela Calling all cyclists, commuters, and curious minds! The Newport Beach Police Department is excited to announce the launch of its new webpage, your one-stop shop for all things e-bikes and traffic safety. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just gearing up for your Read More
South Coast Plaza ushers in Lunar New Year February 8 through 25 with a celebration filled with extraordinary gifts, special menus at South Coast Plaza restaurants, Lunar New Year-themed merchandise, children’s lantern crafts, boutique events and activities, and a spectacular Year of the Dragon display. Now in its 12th year, Read More
Newport Beach Police Volunteers Joel Gerson and Sandy Meadows As a group, they visit and inspect more homes in more neighborhoods on a typical day than Newport’s busiest realtors. Although there are sparse supporting statistics, these teams of two might very well be responsible for stopping more home burglaries than Read More
A residential burglary recently occurred in the Los Trancos Community between approximately 12:45 p.m. on January 20 and 2 p.m. on January 21, 2024 While the victim was away, an unknown suspect accessed the backyard of the property from the hillside behind the home and climbed to the second story Read More
Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager It is my honor to congratulate the Newport Beach Fire Department for earning a prestigious recognition from the Insurance Services Office, a classification shared by only about one percent of the top fire departments nationwide. This is an extraordinary accomplishment that Read More
