While dozens of residents pushed back on the proposal to demolish part of the sculpture garden, city leaders say they want to keep looking at it.
Tag: Noah Blom
Noah Blom sits on the Newport Beach City Council, where our coverage has followed a police station proposed on parkland, a ban on most tents along the coast and the organized push for less housing in the city.
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 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 inNewport Beach
Newport Beach Voters to Decide on Taking Control of City’s Housing Plan
Newport Beach voters will decide if they want to toss out a state approved housing plan and replace it with one that zones for fewer homes in the November 2026 election – a move that could set up a legal battle with the state.
Posted inGovernment
Will Newport Beach Ban City Council Members From Boozing During Meetings?
The city council may formalize rules explicitly banning drinking during meetings following resident outcry over a councilman drinking wine during a meeting.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Newport Beach Voters to Decide if Mayor Will Be Directly Elected Amid Power Dynamic Concerns
In June 2022, Newport Beach residents will decide on a ballot measure that will directly choose their own mayor but concerns persist on what else will change.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Newport Beach Ends COVID Local Emergency, County Supervisors Continue State of Emergency
Newport Beach officials are unclear if their decision will impact access to pandemic relief funds.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Five Newport Beach Candidates Set Eyes on City Council in District Races
Two candidates each square off in both districts 2 and 5. One candidate runs unopposed in district 7.
