Municipal budgets struggle with structural deficits, police departments across OC increasingly use drones and surveillance cameras – these are some of this week’s biggest civic headlines.
Category: Newport Beach
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Newport Beach Shifts Homeless Shelter Service to Huntington Beach
Newport Beach is contracting with Huntington Beach to receive exclusive access to 10 beds and social services support at the Huntington Beach Navigation Center.
Posted inCountywide
Deaths, Crashes, Arrests: Orange County Grapples With E-bikes
Orange County cities and school districts are trying to figure out the best policies to curb dangerous and illegal use of electric bicycles and motorcycles.
Posted inGovernment
Residents Sue Newport Beach Over Surf Park Proposal
The coalition of activists formed amid concerns that the surf park would demolish one of the last remaining affordable private golf courses in Orange County.
Posted inOutdoors
OC Celebrates Earth Day
Orange County locals gathered for a day of crafts, food, and educational activities at the annual Newport Bay Conservancy’s Earth Day, prompting reflections from attendees.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Newport-Mesa Unified School District Considers E-Bike Ban for Students
School district board members are proposing a Safe Routes to School Policy that would regulate all types of bikes for students, focusing on motorized and electric bicycles.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Newport Beach Leaders Look to Bulldoze Portions of Garden for New Police Station
City leaders are looking to build a new $160 million police station, but there’s resident pushback over the leading potential location.
Posted inCountywide
OC’s Biggest Headlines as Supervisor Campaign Flares Over Landfill
The campaign for 5th District OC Supervisor is heating up over a controversial landfill, immigrant aid funds could be expanding in a couple cities – these are just some of this week’s top headlines.
Posted inOutdoors
Newport Beach Bans Most Tents at Coastline Over Resident Concerns
City leaders highlighted the ban as part of a crackdown on big parties at the beach over concerns from residents that it would drive down shade for visitors.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Newport Beach Reverses Course on Contentious Surf Park Proposal
Newport Beach officials rescinded a previous approval for a wave pool project after enough residents signatures pressured the council to take another look.
