“Historic Balboa Island Ferry may close due to state emissions requirements.”
That was the headline on March 30, 2023 when the Beek Family, which has owned the Balboa Island Ferry for more than 100 years, announced it was struggling to meet California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) stringent zero emission regulations...
By David Gibson, Newport Beach Fire Department PIO
As Newport Beach turns the page into 2026, the Newport Beach Fire Department (NBFD) is doing what it has become known for in recent years: taking a disciplined, forward-looking approach to public safety that blends modernization, measurable performance, and a strong focus...
Leadership seemingly comes in as many forms are there are forms of leaders. According to Nobel-prize winning author, James MacGregor in his book “Leadership,” there are more than 130 definitions of leadership. Warren Bennis and Burt Nanus in their work, “Leaders: Strategies of Taking Charge,” claim there are “at least 350.”
Of the...
On January 21 at approximately 6:28 p.m., the Newport Beach Fire Department (NBFD) responded to a reported structure fire at 3348 E. Coast Highway. The incident occurred directly across the street from NBFD Station 5 in Corona del Mar.
Upon arrival, Newport Beach Engine 65 observed heavy smoke billowing from...
Want to know what’s going on in Newport Beach? Ask the city manager.
The Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly Good Morning CdM meeting on Thursday, Jan. 8 at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club with special guest Seimone Jurjis, the newly appointed Newport Beach City Manager.
Jurjis served...
Each year, Speak Up Newport – a non-partisan citywide resident's group organized to promote the common good and general welfare of the Newport Beach community – presents the Annual Mayor's Dinner, which is attended by more than 450 Newport Beach business and community leaders.
The 44th Annual Speak Up Newport...
A new General Plan is in the works for Newport Beach. The planning commission and city council will soon be reviewing a new plan for the city’s future, and you can be among the first to hear an update at the next Speak Up Newport meeting to be held...
The Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce hosts a Good Morning CdM meeting on Thursday, Jan. 8 with special guest Seimone Jurjis, the newly appointed Newport Beach City Manager.
Stay Informed on the latest developments in the City of Newport Beach including current city projects and a vision for the...
By Alicia Venter | NB Indy
The State of California and the City of Newport Beach began an emergency remediation effort last month to address the source of methane and oil leakage, first discovered in late October, at a residential home near Marcus Avenue and 36th Street. The leakage, believed...
By NB Indy Staff
Orange County elected leaders, businesses, environmentalists and community members spoke out loudly against the U.S. Department of Interior’s offshore oil and gas drilling proposal at a people’s hearing event in Costa Mesa on Monday, Dec. 8.
More than 100 people attended the event organized by Orange County...
