Newport Beach resident Jean Watt lives on in the open space she saved and the beaches she kept clean.
Category: Newport Beach
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Where is Newport Beach Going to Put Affordable Housing?
After decreasing affordable housing in a potential housing project, it’s unclear where Newport Beach is going to put state-mandated affordable housing units.
Posted inNewport Beach
Private Security Cameras on Public Streets Raise Questions in Newport Beach
City officials are piloting a program that will allow local homeowner associations with at least 50 single-family homes to install privately operated security cameras on public streets.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Newport Beach Becomes Latest Orange County City to Limit Homeless Camps
Following safety concerns from residents, city officials are implementing an anti-camping ordinance and adding five more shelter beds as housing costs remain high in OC.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Newport Beach Looks to Curb Street Camping, Add More Shelter Beds
Newport Beach officials are looking to implement an anti-camping ordinance and add five more beds to their homeless shelter.
Posted inNewport Beach
Balboa Island Ferry In Jeopardy as California Calls for Cleaner Emissions
While the ferry’s operators say they can’t afford to make the jump, regulators argue there are resources available to help with the multimillion dollar cost.
Posted inGovernment
The Deepest and Darkest Pockets At Your Local City Hall
Orange County city managers can oftentimes approve contracts without little to no public oversight, with the limits ranging from city to city but reaching as high as $200,000.
Posted inTop Stories
Santana: Celebrating the Life of Orange County’s Ultimate Grassroots Activist
Jean Watt, 96, passed away peacefully at her home in Newport Beach, Sunday at noon.
Posted inCOAST
Rainstorms Put New Focus on An Orange County Coastline Washing Away
As people check into hotels and rush back into unsafe buildings for their belongings, many along the coast wonder what’s next.
Posted inOutdoors
OC Officials Say Privatization of Newport Back Bay Land Will Harm Access, Wildlife
After facilitating a controversial near-sale of coastal parkland in 2021, county officials are now arguing against a wealthy GOP political donor’s case in court.