MEETINGS

2025 Police Department Update Dave Miner, the acting chief of police for the Newport Beach Police Department, will provide an update on the latest issues facing the department. On December 14, 2024, Dave Miner became the Acting Chief of Police for the Newport Beach Police Department. Join us for an…

2024 Fire Department Update Homeowner insurance premiums are increasing. Hear what the Newport Beach Fire Department is doing to keep your rates down! With the recent surge in casualty losses caused by wildfires, insurance companies are responding by raising premiums or, in many cases, canceling policies altogether. Join us for…

2024 City Council Candidates Forum Come hear all the candidates answer questions you will not hear at the other candidate forums. Speak Up Newport has been sponsoring City Council Candidates Forums for over the past 30 years. This year there are six candidates for three seats on the City Council.…

City Public Works Project Update The city of newport beach has an ambitious program of public works projects in the coming months. Driving around the city there seems to be projects going on everywhere these days. Come hear Public Works Director Dave Webb give an update on these projects and…

How Will Sea Level Rise Affect Newport Beach? Smart Coast California is an organization trying to bring some common sense into sea level rise particularly with the coastal commission. In recent years the California Coastal Commission and other agencies have begun to implement a policy of “Retreat” to abandon properties…