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HARBOR RATES. TOO HIGH OR TOO LOW? THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH IS CURRENTLY EVALUATING RATES CHARGED FOR USE OF PUBLIC TIDELANDS The State Lands Commission recently issued a report challenging the rates the city charges. They have asked that the city evaluate fair market value rates for moorings, residential…

MEASURE H - HOW WILL YOU VOTE ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 BALLOT, NEWPORT BEACH RESIDENTS WILL BE ASKED TO VOTE ON A CITIZEN’S INITIATIVE THAT WOULD IMPOSE LIMITS ON THE AMOUNT OF BUILDING AND AFFORDABILITY REQUIREMENTS THROUGHOUT THE CITY. There is considerable discussion in the community as to what…

2026 CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES’ FORUM COME HEAR THE CANDIDATES FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT ELECTIONS ALL CANDIDATES HAVE BEEN INVITED TO PARTICIPATE! Every two years Speak Up Newport has been sponsoring a City Council Candidates Forum for over the past 30 years. This year there are eight…

Your Turn To Speak Up! Speak Up Newport is Inviting Residents To Offer Their Opinions Traditionally Speak Up Newport has presented programs on civic issues of concern to Newport Beach residents with a structured program of a speaker or speakers followed by questions to and answers from the speakers. There…

Newport Center: Past, Present and Future From Boy Scout Jamboree in 1953 to the recently approved Edwards Cinema Site Redevelopment to the Future of Newport Center How has Newport Center evolved into the Mixed-Use Center it is today? Has it fulfilled the vision of the planners? Come hear Michael Stockstill…