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How Will Sea Level Rise Affect Newport Beach?

How Will Sea Level Rise Affect Newport Beach?
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 affected by sea level rise…
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Proposition 1 – What Does it Mean for Newport Beach?

Proposition 1 – What Does it Mean for Newport Beach?
Proposition 1 - What Does it Mean for Newport Beach? California’s transformative Proposition 1 aims to radically reduce soaring homelessness by changing the way money is spent on housing and mental health services. The Proposition, which barely passed, will now require California counties to focus more on housing and personalized support services when addressing some…
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City of Newport Beach – Housing Units Mandate

City of Newport Beach – Housing Units Mandate
Where will the City of Newport Beach place the 4,845 new Housing Units mandated by the State? The city is currently amending the City’s Land Use Element, adding a Housing Overlay Zoning District citywide, and adopting new design standards to provide for the new housing units. How will the city do that and maintain the…
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State Regulations on Group Homes in Newport Beach

State Regulations on Group Homes in Newport Beach
State Regulations on Group Homes in Newport Beach Along with other State mandates California requires cities to allow group homes in all residentially zoned neighborhoods. Come hear Assemblywoman Diane Dixon and Mission Viejo Councilwoman Wendy Bucknum explain the state regulations and what is being done by local agencies to try to give cities better control…
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Should The Orange County Offshore Oil Platforms be Dismantled?

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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