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What residents are talking about in Newport Beach public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

21 topics (filtered)12 news items
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Water Utilities

Undergrounding opposition

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Water Utilities

Undergrounding petition false statement

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Water Utilities

Undergrounding property rights

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Water Utilities

Undergrounding petition next steps

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Water Utilities

Undergrounding petition disclosure gaps

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Water Utilities

Undergrounding impact on fixed-income residents

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Water Utilities

Undergrounding transparency / Jeannie Fobes video

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Water Utilities

Undergrounding waste of prior investments

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Water Utilities

Undergrounding petition irregularities

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Water Utilities

Undergrounding / Manhattan Beach comparison

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Water Utilities

Undergrounding AD 118-2

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Water Utilities

Balboa Bay Club lease and moorings

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Water Utilities

Balboa Bay Club lease (Item 13)

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Water Utilities

Underground petition deadline

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Water Utilities

Undergrounding and Civic Center Park

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Water Utilities

Underground utility district misinformation

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Water Utilities

Underground utility district AD 118-2

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Water Utilities

Water quality / police station

1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Water Utilities

Newport Heights undergrounding

1 supportive10 opposed
11 commentsLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Water Utilities

Tidelands dock and mooring rents

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 23, 2026
Water Utilities

Water plan / fire flow

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 9, 2026

In the news

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Recent coverage of Newport Beach from local and regional media.

Voice of OChousing element non-compliance fine

Huntington Beach Hit With $160,000 Fine Over Improper Housing Plan

City leaders will be on the hook for an additional $50,000 a month moving forward after they failed to get a housing plan approved by the state. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain ...

Oct 30, 2026
Newport Beach Independent (Newport Beach Indy)city council governance criticism by former mayors

Nine Former Mayors Call for a Change on the City Council - Newport Beach News

Our city is on the wrong track. The current city council majority has significantly abandoned the shared values and common consensus that have guided Newport Beach for decades.  It’s time for a change. PUBLIC INPUT The use of “Ad Hoc” committees to decide important matters behind closed doors without public notice or participation has resulted […]

Oct 28, 2026
Los Angeles TimesEl Niño flooding emergency

El Niño flooding grips Newport Beach in a vise. ‘Mother Nature comes to collect some tax’

El Niño flooding grips Newport Beach in a vise. ‘Mother Nature comes to collect some tax’ Los Angeles Times

Oct 27, 2026
SURFER Magazinecoastal flooding and king tides

Record-Breaking Tides Flood California Beach Towns as El Niño Kelvin Wave Hits (Video)

Record-Breaking Tides Flood California Beach Towns as El Niño Kelvin Wave Hits (Video) SURFER Magazine

Oct 27, 2026
Orange County Registercoastal flooding

Record-high tides in Newport Beach, San Pedro bring coastal flooding

Record-high tides in Newport Beach, San Pedro bring coastal flooding Orange County Register

Oct 27, 2026
Daily Breezecoastal high tide flooding and sandbag availability

Here’s where to find sandbags in several coastal cities as high tides hit again in Southern California

Here’s where to find sandbags in several coastal cities as high tides hit again in Southern California Daily Breeze

Oct 27, 2026
LAmagcoastal flooding and high tides

Southern California Faces Record High Tides, Flooding Risk

Southern California Faces Record High Tides, Flooding Risk LAmag

Oct 26, 2026
Spectrum Newscoastal erosion and flooding preparedness

Addressing erosion and preparing for coastal flooding in Newport Beach

Addressing erosion and preparing for coastal flooding in Newport Beach Spectrum News

Oct 23, 2026
Los Angeles Timesspecial election cancellation

Newport Beach calls off court-ordered special election on three ballot measures

Newport Beach calls off court-ordered special election on three ballot measures Los Angeles Times

Oct 23, 2026
CBS Newsking tide emergency declaration

Newport Beach prepares for potential king tides next week by declaring local emergency

Newport Beach prepares for potential king tides next week by declaring local emergency CBS News

Oct 23, 2026
The Inertiaking tide emergency declaration

Newport Beach Braces for King Tides, Declares Local Emergency

Newport Beach Braces for King Tides, Declares Local Emergency The Inertia

Oct 21, 2026
Los Angeles Timescoastal erosion emergency

Newport Beach calls new local emergency as battered coastline braces for king tides

Newport Beach calls new local emergency as battered coastline braces for king tides Los Angeles Times

Oct 20, 2026