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Newport Focuses on Lower Bay Dredging Project
The final portion of the dredging project in Upper Newport Bay is now under way, wrapping up work that has been ongoing since 2006. ...read more
Dredging needed to improve quality of life
The marine environment around us moderates the temperature, creates diversity of climate and...read more
Control of Newport Harbor could shift from feds to city
Congressman plans legislation that would pay for dredging project in exchange for city covering all future costs. read more
Cove sets up campground
Councilwoman excited families can camp close to Newport Beach, Assemblyman says more safety needed for public. read more
Dredging funds secured
Long-delayed bay project receives $4M more than what Newport officials requested. It could be finished by next year. read more
Daigle Questions Edison
Councilwoman says local power company might not be giving the public all the information on a proposed utilities project. read me
Utility plan loses in re-count
A ballot measure to underground utilities on Balboa Island failed by a narrow margin Tuesday night after a contentious re-count.. read me
$17 million in stimulus cash to finish major wetlands restoration
Upper Newport Bay dredging will be fully funded after years of inching along. read more
Traffic signals to get updates
Newport begins project to modify 112 lights in effort to improve surveillance, traffic. Work is expected to be done at end of year. read more
Legal battle over Irvine's urbanization ends
A prolonged legal feud over Irvine’s increasing urbanization and its effects on traffic and open space in nearby... read more
City to take on Irvine
The city will spend $100,000 to join a lawsuit with Newport Beach over fast residential growth in the John Wayne Airport ... read more
Newport, Tustin win legal challenge to Irvine housing projects
Irvine officials took a shortcut around state environmental law in their approval of large-scale housing projects,...read more
The Political Landscape: Tax group endoreses DeVore
Assemblyman Chuck DeVore might have one heck of a fight against former Hewlett-Packard Chief Executive Carly Fiorina... read more
Beauty store raises funds for Cure
Planet Beauty in Newport Beach raised more than $1,700 at its first Orange County Beauty Night for the local affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. read more
Community Commentary: Work on Upper Newport Bay ready to start
I recently toured Upper Newport Bay with engineers from the county and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to view the progress of the restoration project to date. read more
Army may look into dredging project
After receiving millions of federal dollars to dredge the Back Bay, Newport Beach is getting positive signs from the federal government...read more
Study: Is air traffic bad for health?
Many Newport Beach residents have long wondered if the fine black grit that seems constantly to end up on their windows and patio furniture... read more
Upper Bay cleaning nears final stage
$13.8-million U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project to finish cleaning Upper Newport Bay is slated to begin later this month, federal officials announced this week. read more
Community Commentary: Most Newport beaches ace tests on quality of water
This past Saturday, I had the honor of attending the annual meeting of Stop Polluting... read more
Street Project Moves Along
Road repaving on Eastbluff Drive to be done today; road construction will be complete by end of month, officials say. read more
The Political Landscape: City officials laud road ratings
Newport’s roads have better quality and aesthetics than many county cities’, recent study shows. read more
City councilwoman questions health of coffers
Newport Beach Councilwoman Leslie Daigle called on city officials this week to eyeball local fallout from the national economic meltdown. read more
Dredging banking on stimulus funds
City officials have estimated as much as $16 m illion is needed to complete the project in Newport Bay, Harbor. read more
COMMUNITY COMMENTARY:
Aquatics center the culmination of citywide efforts
The renovation of the Marian Bergeson Aquatics Complex showed how the community can benefit when the city, the Newport-Mesa School District and the residents work together. read more
Satellite system worries neighbors
The Airport Working Group has raised concerns that the Federal Aviation Administration has not done enough community outreach or environmental research... read more
Newport to Corps: Dredge It, Then Give It Back
Congressman to introduce legislation giving harbor dredging authority to city. read more
Newport Beach harbor is in shallow trouble
A dredging project is running out of money before the work is done, leaving both boaters and bird-watchers unhappy. read more
City Beseeches Congress
Councilwoman flies to Washington to request funds needed for much-delayed dredging of Newport Bay. read me
The Orange Grove: Upper Newport Bay a treasure
One of the region's few remaining estuaries is home to an array of wildlife...read more
Council wants to know the needs of Newport
The Newport Beach City Council understands that citizens are the customers who are being served by city government and the ones whose taxes pay for the cost of...read more
Community commentary:Council working to protect residents from JWA effects
With due respect to other issues of the day — the most important thing the Newport Beach City Council...read more
Coalition for General Plan Accountablity Community Newsletter
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Rehab blocks toured for input
Newport councilwoman observes impact of group homes on community for planned regulations. She did not enter any homes...read more
Paving project smooths streets
Asphalt partially made from tires was put down on Birch Street from Bristol Street North to MacArthur Boulevard. read more
Newport turning a corner
Newport Beach plans to speed up traffic on busy city streets with new equipment and remote-controlled cameras... read more
$5M project to emulate nature sans humans
Newport Beach officials say restoration project will include return of native plants in parks and cleaning up water... read more
Program warns teens of common dangers
“Keep Your Teen Safe” teaches parents, teens how to handle trouble that may be faced regarding driving, drugs...read more
Seminar to help parents and kids navigate Internet safely
According to a poll by Market Wise, 65% of high school students admit to unsafe, inappropriate or illegal activities online... read more
Internet-safety seminar hosted for parents, kids
Parents have a chance to learn whether they have the tools and knowledge necessary to help their kids navigate the Web... read more
Conference for Women to address environment, health
The third annual Orange County Conference for Women, a half-day event in Newport Beach set for...read more
Back Bay: Our backyard estuary
The Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve is a 752-acre wetland habitat where salt and fresh water meet...read more
Guest View: Councilwoman promotes visits of Upper Newport Bay
I'd like to share my recent day in the 752-acre Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve...read more
Council to review how police track sex offenders
The Newport Beach City Council will review a report in August on sex offenders living in the city...read more
THAT'S DEBATABLE:
Harbor patrol watch
Do you think the city of Newport Beach should take over patrols of Newport Harbor, or should the Orange County Sheriff continue to do it? read more
Police chief prepares for retirement
Bob McDonell takes pride in all he accomplished, including improving morale and interagency computer network, during his time with the Newport Police Department. read more
"Remember Me?" Video
Here's a video that moved me so I wanted to share with you. read more
Saving Golf Holes Sends a Message
There are lots of thanks to spread around regarding the decision this past week by county officials to nix the idea of paving a small slice of paradise...read more
Daigle to be honored for role in saving golf course
Newport Beach councilwoman Leslie Daigle will be honored Dec. 19 at a fundraiser for the Santa Ana High football program. read more
Politicos settling for holidays
Local officials discuss how they celebrate with family in the midst of constant work and traveling. read more
Costa Mesa's Bryan Saltus has found a home on the Asian Tour
If Bryan Saltus never won on the Asian Tour, he still could have called it a successful career. read more
Newport Beach Golf Course won't be bulldozed
John Wayne Airport officials back off plans to turn back nine into parking lot. read more
Newport official seeks funding for harbor cleanup
Newport Beach Councilwoman Leslie Daigle wants residents to contact their Washington representatives about funding a multimillion dollar harbor cleanup. read more
Back Bay dredging may get more funds
$2.2 million has been set aside for the project in a new bill drafted by Congress. read more
Don't destroy course; support it
I support the new lease for the Newport Beach Golf Course, and I am opposed to the destruction of the ...read more
Daigle pushes council to take stance on golf course
The Newport Beach City Council will decide tonight whether to take a position against any changes to the use of ...read more
Back nine may become JWA parking lot
Local golfers are afraid they'll lose the back nine holes of the Newport Beach Golf Course to parking for...read more
Santa Ana Heights scores windfall
Neighborhood near John Wayne Airport wins conceptual approval from county supervisors...read more
City's budget under review
With property taxes in Newport Beach this year projected at more than double the amount collected in 2002,...read more
Newport Beach triathlon back on track
The Newport Beach race, one of the world's longest-running, should chart a new course and date...read more
OC Metro Women Section
Spreadheaded by Newport Beach Councilwoman Leslie Daigle, Newport Beach was host to the Orange Country Conference... read more
A marine makeover for Back Bay
The Back Bay Science Center will join hands-on fun with scientific research...read more
Housing Plans Worry Newport
A proposal that would allow thousands of new housing units... read more
Newport, Tustin win legal challenge to Irvine housing projects
Irvine officials took a shortcut around state environmental law... read more
2005 Newport Bay Donor List
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School pool splash out?
Citizen's group asks the district for funds to renovate the pool at Corona del Mar High School...read more
City to post supervisor at intersection
Crossing guard to be stationed near elementary school...
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2005 RNO-Grove Street Winery Concert Series
The RNO-Grove Street Winery Concert Series featured performances by the orchestra conducted by Carlo Ponti, Jr., and by the RNO Wind Quintet...read more
Consensus is Serious Business
Nearly every elected city official I've ever spoken to has admitted that it typically takes about a year to feel up to speed on all the issues that come before city councils...read more
Newport Beach City Council races could get ugly, costly
Mud slinging is likely in November's council election, which is expected to break records in candidate spending...read more
Woman's appointment engenders praise
City Councilmen's determination to have a woman among their ranks
to help them better serve the community is right on, according to alocal political observer...read more
Daigle takes vacated seat on council dais
It came down to a choice between experience and a fresh face with a resume...read more
Council pick shows promise
Newport Beach has a new city councilman. Wait -- to be more precise, it has a new city councilwoman...read more
Women's conference organized
As the only female member of the Newport Beach City Council, Leslie Daigle is using her position to put the accomplishments and concerns of her gender in the spotlight...read more
Night turns to morning at City Council meeting
All evidence aside, Tuesday's Newport Beach City Council meeting
wasn't about a new city hall...read more
Council does a good job at picking ranks
Tuesday night, for the third time in as many years, the Newport Beach City Council has the daunting, important task of appointing a new
member to its ranks...read more
Speech: Crisis creates leaders
Americans should come together to help victims of Hurricane Katrina, just as they rallied around New Yorkers after the Sept...read more
Libby Pataki will speak at local seminar
Newport Beach Councilwoman Leslie Daigle announced Monday that Libby Pataki, the wife of New York Governor George Pataki, is scheduled to
take center stage Wednesday at the inaugural Orange County Conference for Women...read more
City leader seeks local control of drug rehab centersNewport city councilwoman says city needs a say in location, number of drug recovery facilities allowed in town...read more
New fire station sparks up
$11.5 million project including training center will serve both Newport and Santa Ana Heights, and future developments...read more
Newport's proposed annexation at risk
The city of Newport Beach's application to annex West Santa Ana Heights fulfills a commitment to Orange County's Local Agency Formation Commission and the local community that East and West Santa Ana Heights will be rejoined...read more
Councilwoman jockeying for position
When Newport Beach City Councilwoman Leslie Daigle was appointed to her seat, she didn't realize it would be a saddle...read more
Endorsements for nonpartisan posts on the rise
Some wonder if the term `nonpartisan' is obsolete when it comes to local elections...read more
UPDATE ON THE NEWPORT BEACH GOLF COURSE
Newport Beach Golf Course golfers should not be alarmed and should not lose sleep over losing the back nine holes...read more
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