Category Archives: MEETINGS

Newport Beach City Manager Update

Newport Beach City Manager Update The City Council annually has a goal setting session where they discuss and set the goals for the coming year. However, the City Manager and staff are responsible for implementing them. The City Council can set goals but it takes a professional staff to carry them out. Come hear Grace…
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What’s Happening At John Wayne Airport?

What’s Happening At John Wayne Airport? Airport Director Charlene Reynolds Will Give an Update on Important Aspects of John Wayne Airport Important to Newport Beach Residents. Is the County considering extending the runway? What is the status of the new general aviation terminal? What is being done to control aircraft noise? What impact are private…
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How to Protect Against Wildfires

How to Protect Against Wildfires & Rising Homeowner Insurance About 1/3 of Newport Beach is in the “Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.” Residents are experiencing skyrocketing insurance rates & increased wildfire concerns. You won’t want to miss this important presentation with information about: How to protect your home with landscape & structure “hardening” Best…
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2022 State Candidates Forum

Meet the Candidates for State Assembly District #72,State Senate District #36, and the 47th Congressional District. District Boundaries have been redrawn creating interesting and important races for the 72nd State Assembly, 36th State Senate Districts and the 47th Congressional District. Speak Up Newport has invited all the candidates to appear and present their case on…
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2022 City Council Candidates Forum

2022 City Council Candidates Forum Come Hear All the Candidates for the November 8, 2022 City Council District Elections Speak Up Newport has been sponsoring a City Council Candidates Forum for over the past 30 years. This year there are eight candidates for four seats on the City Council. The forum will be at the…
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