48th District Rep. Michelle Steel Tours Unfinished Border Wall

Rep. Darrell Issa and Rep. Michelle Steel reviewed the unfinished portion of the border wall between the United States and Mexico this week.

Renters Seek Costa Mesa Council's Help To Curb Rent Hikes: Report

Several residents hoped Costa Mesa officials will be able to enact rent control measures in the face of rising costs on rental properties.

Early 2022 Primary Results Show Newport Beach Rejecting Measure B

Measure B sought to have the city's mayor elected by Newport Beach voters rather than being chosen by the City Council.

Find Voting Centers And Drop Boxes In Newport Beach

There are three options for casting a ballot on this final day of the election in Newport Beach. Here’s how.

Anti-Measure B Video Shows Fictional Newport Beach Mayor Getting Shot

The Daily Pilot reports the video was quickly removed from the "No on B" campaign's social media and condemned by the group.

OC Primary: Todd Spitzer Faces Uneasy Path To Reelection Amid Scandals

Multiple scandals have plagued Todd Spitzer as Newport Beach voters mull whether to reelect OC's top prosecutor or one of his challengers.

Newport Beach Promotes Two Longtime Employees To Leadership Roles

Melissa Hartson and Sean Levin will oversee Newport's Library Services and its Recreation and Senior Services, respectively.

2022 California Primary: How To Vote, What To Know In Newport Beach

Residents of Newport Beach should start seeing ballots show up in their mailbox for the June 2022 Primary Election.

CA Coastal Commission Unanimously Rejects Desalination Plant

The commission Thursday killed a proposed desalination plant in Huntington Beach that’s been debated for more than 20 years.

Officials To Vote On Overnight Parking Ban For Old Newport Boulevard

Newport Beach officials said the ban was proposed after noticing an increase in litter, pollution and safety issues on the street.

Newport Beach To Host Forum On Civic Engagement This Week

Residents will have the chance to learn how to apply to open seats on Newport Beach's boards and commissions.

Fate Of Junior Lifeguard Building Lies With Coastal Commission

The OC Register reports the Coastal Commission will need to approve the construction of a junior lifeguard building near the Balboa Pier.

Newport Beach City Council Signs Off On ADU Amendments: Report

The amendments to the city's guidelines on accessory dwelling units also include suggestions made by the California Coastal Commission.

Newport Beach Moves March Town Hall To An In-Person Event

A town hall geared toward residents in City Council districts one and six will now be held at the Newport Beach Civic Center.

New Wave Of Sculptures To Hit Newport Beach This Summer: Report

The sculptures are a part of an art exhibition the city started in 2013 for Civic Center Park, The Daily Pilot reported.

Newport Beach City Council To Hold Town Hall Next Month

The town hall will be for residents in council districts one and six and it will cover issues like safety, homelessness and recycling.

Orange County Seeks Newport Residents' Feedback On ARPA Funds

Orange County officials are asking Newport Beach residents for their thoughts about how to spend funding from the American Rescue Plan Act.

Newport Beach To Reopen City Buildings For In-Person Services

Newport Beach officials cite a decline in COVID-19 cases across Orange County as a return for the return to in-person services.

Newport Beach Extends City Manager's Contract: Report

Grace Leung will stay on as Newport Beach's city manager for at least five more years, according to The Daily Pilot.

Budget And City Finances On Newport Beach Council's Agenda

The Newport Beach City Council will hold a special planning session meeting this weekend.

Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Data

The Orange County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Newport Officials Approve Recycling Program Expansion

The city's recycling program was expanded to meet new California guidelines regarding organic, food and landscaping waste.

Newport Beach's Supervisor Shuffle: Which Supervisor Is Yours?

Orange County has redistricted and your town may have new representation. See who is your city's supervisor as of Thursday.

Newport Beach City Hall, Services Go Virtual Due To Omicron Surge

Skyrocketing coronavirus infections have led Newport Beach officials to close the doors to city hall, community centers to start 2022.

Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Update

The Orange County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases In September: Feds

The Orange County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Huntington Beach Oil Spill Shows That Leaders Must Take Aggressive Action

To hear yet another oil spill is now destroying our coastline, and the ocean life living within it, is infuriating.

Victim's Families Could Settle In Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash

A settlement is under consideration over unauthorized sharing of photos of the aftermath of the devastating crash that killed loved ones.

Protestors Call For Change Following Huntington Beach Oil Spill

Beaches reopened this week for the first time since the spill occurred on Oct. 2.

Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases In August: Feds

The Orange County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

Future Voters Scorecard: How Newport Beach Students Compare In OC

Some districts are doing significantly better at registering young voters in OC. Laguna Beach USD & Tustin USD are standouts a report says.

Back Rent Up In Orange County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Orange County rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

National Voter Registration Day: Be Vote-Ready In Newport Beach

National Voter Registration Day is Sept. 28. If you’re not registered to vote, here’s a rundown of what you need to do in California.

Voters Cast Ballots Across Newport Beach: CA Recall

Over 65,000 Orange County residents cast their ballots in person Tuesday, the Orange County Registrar of Voters says. Were you one of them?

Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar-Area Unemployment Rate Decreased In July: Feds

The Orange County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

The Great White Wall: Is Newport Beach Dodging California's Fair Housing Law?

The city's housing plan may not create the integrated and balanced communities that state law requires.

CA Teacher Under Fire After Telling Class To Pledge To Pride Flag

An Orange County teacher was "no longer in the classroom" after she said she encouraged students to pledge allegiance to the Pride flag.

Reduced Charges For Reality Doctor, Girlfriend: Newport Rape Case

The case against Dr. Grant Robicheaux and his girlfriend Cerissa Riley continues after accusations of political gain & legal malpractice.

Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Coronavirus Transmission 'High' In Orange County: CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar residents.