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.
Tag: Newport Beach City Council
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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Newport Beach officials rescinded a previous approval for a wave pool project after enough residents signatures pressured the council to take another look.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Who’s Behind the Push for Less Housing in Newport Beach?
One of Newport Beach’s largest developers just spent over $100,000 to make sure voters got a chance to vote on reducing new housing in town.
Posted inGovernment
Will Newport Beach Voters Take Over City’s Housing Plan?
City council members could soon let voters decide if they want to rezone most of the city’s housing plan, with a large chunk going to affordable housing.
Posted inNEWS
Orange County’s Biggest Headlines as Fears of Widespread ICE Raids Heighten
Concerns are increasing that widespread deportation raids are returning to OC, the tough task of keeping tabs on OC Supervisors’ discretionary spending – these are just some of this week’s biggest headlines.
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Newport Beach Approves Gutting Golf Course, Making Way for New Surf Park
After over two hours of public debate over whether or not to keep the existing golf course, city council members unanimously pushed forward with a 50,000 square foot surf park.
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A Look at Orange County Headlines as Kaiser Permanente Workers Strike
Health care employees strike as they demand better pay from Kaiser Permanente, more OC cities step into the congressional redistricting battle – these are just some of the biggest headlines in the county this week.
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As More Orange County Cities Crack Down on Whippets, Irvine Sidesteps Ban
Irvine City Council members voted against banning the sale of nitrous oxide, also known as whippets, for recreational drug use, while other Orange County cities crack down on the inhalant.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
No Smoking: Orange County Increasingly Bans Tobacco, Vapes in Public
An increasing wave of cities are limiting where residents can smoke or even purchase things like cigarettes and vapes.
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Newport Harbor Mooring Battle Heads to State Lands Commission
While Newport Beach mooring permit holders protest increasing rates for boat storage, state lands commissioners say rental rates for residential piers are too low.
