2023: A Productive Year in Review
2023 was a busy and productive year for the City of Newport Beach, thanks to strong leadership and our extremely professional staff. We have been working diligently to increase public safety, address quality-of-life issues, and make strategic investments to further improve our great city.
2024: A Transformative Year in Newport Beach
2024 was extremely rewarding, witnessing the effects of efforts made during my first year on Council, particularly on the issue of homelessness, which has been my top priority since taking office.
On the Frontlines with our Newport Beach Firefighters
This week we welcomed home our NBFD strike teams that went to Los Angeles to assist as soon as the fires broke out. I asked Battalion Chief and Strike Team Leader, Adam Novak to share a little about what they experienced in their harrowing days on the frontlines.
Welcome Chief Dave Miner & Safety Updates for Newport Beach
Newport Beach welcomes new Police Chief Dave Miner and strengthens public safety with drone-supported crime prevention, residential burglary arrests, and long-term wildfire mitigation efforts.
February was a fruitful month for public safety initiatives in Newport Beach.
Newport Beach advances public safety with BRINC drone deployment and expanded Safety Enhancement Zones, reinforcing proactive enforcement and rapid response across summer holiday weekends.
April News in Newport: New Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps
The State has released new Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps for Orange County—the first in 14 years. The City’s long-awaited Trash Interceptor is now operational. Plus, a new 3rd Thursdays event series is set to revitalize the Village.
May News in Newport: Summer Safety Enhancements
Newport Beach launches enhanced summer safety measures—including expanded Safety Enhancement Zones and increased enforcement—while revitalizing community life through a reimagined CdM Farmers Market and the vibrant new 3rd Thursdays event series.
June News in Newport: Summer is in Full Swing!
Expanded safety measures brought Memorial Day success; AEDs coming to fields citywide to help protect lives this summer.
July News in Newport: Summer Safety
As Newport Beach welcomes summer, safety is front and center—from beachside enforcement zones and fireworks bans to lifeguard readiness.
August News in Newport: Letters on Leadership
Front-line leadership, heroic NBFD efforts, and our next City Manager—Newport Beach leads with strength and excellence.