Newsletter
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.
November 1, 2025
November 4th Statewide Special Election for Prop 50
Local voting center locations include Marina Park Community Center and Newport Beach Civic Center. Mail-in ballot drop boxes are available at Bob Henry Park, the Newport Beach Central Library, OASIS Senior Center auxiliary parking lot, and the corner of Avon Street & Riverside Avenue.
CDM Commercial Corridor Study Session – November 4th
The City will continue public discussion of the CdM commercial corridor study at the November 4th City Council Meeting. City Staff will present zoning, parking, and infrastructure recommendations to help create a successful, vibrant, lively, walkable, and connected “main street” destination, shaped by feedback provided by residents, property owners, and businesses.
All are welcomed and encouraged to attend the 4:00pm study session.
Paint the Town – CdM Mural Program
Sherman Library & Gardens is venturing outside the garden walls – literally! This summer, we collaborated to enhance the CdM Village experience through a mural program supported by grant funds from the City, 5th District Supervisor Katrina Foley, and me, with thanks to the contributions of property owners Jake Klohs and the Poole Family, as well as artists Jon Leonardo, Cory Schnitzer, Joe Geis, and Aaron Martinez.
Join us for a progressive unveiling event on November 20th, beginning at 3:30pm at Sherman Library and Gardens and ending at 5:00pm at the Place, offering food and drink specials. Open to the public.
Protect Yourself and the Community From Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
Click the link below to learn more about measures to prevent mosquito breeding and bites.
Safety Spotlight: Crime Prevention Specialist, Sara Verschueren
Crime Prevention Specialist, Sara Verschueren, has been with the Newport Beach Police Department for ten years. She says residents have such an important role to play in law enforcement: “Our people are able to their jobs well because of the support and partnership with this community. Thank you for being engaged in this mission with us and for all your support for NBPD!” In her free time, she enjoys pickle ball, puzzles, and traveling – especially to visit family.
She shares important holiday reminders below.
As daylight hours shorten and the holidays approach, the Newport Beach Police Department would like to remind you that by staying aware and taking a few simple precautions, we can ensure our community remains safe and secure this season.
Keep the outside of your home well lit from dusk to dawn using photocells, timers and motion sensors on your exterior lights. Give the appearance that someone is home. Use timers or smart technology for interior lights and tvs.
Do not advertise if you are out of town on social media.
Invest in a doorbell camera.
Never leave your valuables unattended (phone, purse, wallet, etc.).
Do not leave shopping bags in your car.
Have packages sent to your workplace (with your employer’s permission) or the home of a friend or family member who will be home for the delivery, or use local pick-up options- in-store pick up, Amazon locker, etc.
NBPD Crime Prevention Number (949) 644-3699.
NBPD Dispatch Non-Emergency Number 949-644-3717
