Speak Up Newport Candidates Forum Ask the City Council Candidates your Questions The Speak Up Newport City Council Candidates Forum provides an opportunity to meet and query those who would be leaders of our community. Invited to participate are: District 1 - Diane Dixon* and Mike Glenn District 3 - Marshall “Duffy” Duffield* and Tim…
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Update from the Orange County Sheriff
Update from the Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens updates topics of interest to the city. Speak Up Newport is honored to present a program with Sheriff Sandra Hutchens, who will give us an update on topics of relevance to our community, including working on solutions to the local homeless population and the issue of sanctuary…
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Crystal Cove State Park
Crystal Cove State Park An Update on the Restoration of the Cottages and the Park Crystal Cove State Park is one of Orange County’s most iconic destinations, giving visitors a glimpse into the past of simpler times along the California Coast. When Crystal Cove was about to be turned into a luxury resort in 1999,…
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Tackling Floating Trash
Tackling Floating Trash The City’s Proactive Approach to Cleaning up the Harbor Newport Bay is looking good and getting better! As part of its water quality improvement program, the City of Newport Beach has made a major push to reduce the trash that accumulates in the harbor. Dr. Robert Stein, Assistant City Engineer with the…
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Homelessness
Homelessness in Our Community The crisis of homelessness affects almost every local community, including the City of Newport Beach. What is being done in the County, and in our City, to provide services to the homeless? What works and what doesn’t? What are advocates for this population doing to combat this crisis? What can concerned…
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