From a record-breaking CdM 3rd Thursdays to new public safety initiatives, here’s what’s happening across Newport Beach.
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Read about key developments addressing quality-of-life issues, infrastructure improvements, public safety, budget and finance decisions, and environmental issues that affect Newport Beach from the desk of Mayor Lauren Kleiman.
Summer Swells & America’s 250th! The 2026 summer season got off to a dramatic start.
Spring Forward: From Village in Bloom to Safety on Our Beaches.
Doubling-Down on Preventative Measures to Address Unsafe Behavior During Spring Break and Summer Holiday Weekends.
News in Newport: February 2026
January was filled with positive news, especially out of our public safety departments! Some bragging rights to share from Police Chief Dave Miner,
From Newport Beach’s New Mayor: Looking Ahead Together
Thank you for your trust, your partnership, and your love for this extraordinary city. I am honored to serve as your mayor—especially in this historic year—and I look forward to everything we will accomplish together.
December News: Rounding Out 2025
Hard to believe 2025 is winding down, but the city has been busy at work, as always!
November News in Newport: Film Festival Highlights, Local Art & Holiday Safety Tips
The Newport Beach Film Festival really outdid themselves this year! The City was the perfect backdrop and host for celebrating the people who tell their stories through film.
October News in Newport: Don’t get FLOCKED
From drones to FLOCK cameras, new technology is helping the Newport Beach Police Department keep our community safe.
September News in Newport: Back to School, Back to Basics
As summer comes to an end and kids go back to school, this newsletter edition is focused on our youth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.