Homelessness - A Changing Landscape Part Two of Speak Up Newport’s Programs on Homelessness in Newport Beach. Part One focused on the problem. Part Two will focus on the solutions. Come hear how the City of Newport Beach is approaching the unsheltered and learn what the landscape looks like and how things are ever changing with…
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Candidates for Orange County District Attorney
Presentation of Candidates forOrange County District Attorney The race to be the next Orange County District Attorney is arguably one of the most important in Southern California, with fair and efficient law enforcement and criminal justice at the top of many residents' list of important civic issues. Speak Up Newport presents a rare opportunity, on…
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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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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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