Meet the Candidates for County Supervisor and State Assembly District Boundaries have been redrawn creating interesting and important primary races for the 72nd Assembly and 5th District County Supervisor Races. Some of the candidates are familiar to Newport Beach residents while others are new. Speak Up Newport has invited all the candidates to appear and…
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New Civic Facilities for Newport Beach
New Civic Facilities for Newport Beach The quality of life for Newport Beach residents is constantly being improved with new civic facilities. The Newport Beach City Council recently gave two exciting projects the go ahead, the new Jr Lifeguard Headquarters and Library Lecture Hall. Due to the current Omicron variant situation and mask mandatesthis month’s…
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Should The Orange County Offshore Oil Platforms be Dismantled?
Should The Orange County Offshore Oil Platforms be Dismantled? The recent oil spill from one of the offshore oil platforms has reignited debate over the future of these facilities. State Senator David Min is introducing legislation for increased restriction on offshore oil operations. Orange County Coastkeeper Founder & President, Garry Brown, has long advocated for…
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New Changes in the Harbor
NEW CHANGES IN THE HARBOR THE CITY HAS HIRED A NEW HARBORMASTER, PAUL BLANK. WHAT CHANGES DOES HE CONTEMPLATE IN THE HARBOR? On May 3, 2021 the City of Newport Beach appointed a new Harbormaster. Come hear Paul Blank, after serving his first summer as Harbormaster, give a state of the harbor including new changes…
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Quality of Life In Newport Beach – Trending Down?
Quality of Life In Newport Beach - Trending Down? What Is the City of Newport Beach Doing to Increase Quality of Life for Both Residents and Visitors? Speak Up Newport is currently unable to hold its normal programs at the Civic Center so we will host this twelfth in a series of special programs via…
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