Sea Level Rise - How Will It Affect You? Newport Bay waters spilling over Balboa Island seawall No matter what your opinions are on climate change, the fact is that the sea level is rising. In recent years, both Balboa Island and portions of the Peninsula have been inundated with sea water during the winter…
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Drones
Drones Are They Needed or Are They a Nuisance? Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly called unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones, have a host of applications including: Law enforcement, land surveillance, wildlife tracking, search and rescue operations, disaster response, border patrol and photography. State legislatures across the country are debating if and how UAS technology…
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Emergency Preparedness
Hurricanes, Floods, Storm Surge & EarthquakesAre You Prepared? Join the City of Newport Beach as “Partners in Preparedness” With the recent hurricanes in Texas and Florida and earthquakes in Mexico, Newport Beach residents may be asking themselves if they are prepared for an unexpected disaster. Matt Brisbois, Life Safety Specialist with the Newport Beach Fire…
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The Newport Beach Animal Shelter
The Newport Beach Animal Shelter A new refuge for our furry friends The City of Newport Beach has recently partnered with Home Free Animal Rescue & Sanctuary to provide boarding, care and feeding of animals collected by the Police Department’s Animal Control Division, which coordinates these services. Come and learn about when, where and how…
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Marijuana Legalization
Marijuana Legalization and Its Effect on Newport Beach What effect will the recent passage of Proposition 64 (the California Marijuana Legalization initiative) have on the City of Newport Beach? Representatives from the Newport Beach Police Department along with City Attorney Aaron Harp will answer such questions as: What are people now able to do with…
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