Tag Archives: California

State Regulations on Group Homes in Newport Beach

State Regulations on Group Homes in Newport Beach Along with other State mandates California requires cities to allow group homes in all residentially zoned neighborhoods. Come hear Assemblywoman Diane Dixon and Mission Viejo Councilwoman Wendy Bucknum explain the state regulations and what is being done by local agencies to try to give cities better control…
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Should The Orange County Offshore Oil Platforms be Dismantled?

Should The Orange County Offshore Oil Platforms be Dismantled? The recent oil spill from one of the offshore oil platforms has reignited debate over the future of these facilities. State Senator David Min is introducing legislation for increased restriction on offshore oil operations. Orange County Coastkeeper Founder & President, Garry Brown, has long advocated for…
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Changes to Newport Beach Trash Collection

New Changes Coming to Newport Beach Trash Collection, Are You Ready? New State Laws Mandate That Newport Beach Enact Stricter Trash Collection Procedures Including Strict Enforcement Speak Up Newport is currently unable to hold its normal programs at the Civic Center so we will host this sixteenth in a series of special programs via a…
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Traffic Problems & Congestion Coming?

Traffic Problems & Congestion Coming? With 4,834 new housing units where is all that additional traffic going to go? Speak Up Newport is currently unable to hold its normal programs at the Civic Center so we will host this fifteenth in a series of special programs via a Zoom Meeting Webinar. The City is updating…
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Participate with a Purpose!

Participate with a Purpose! Hear from the Board of Library Trustees, City Arts Commission, Harbor Commission, Park, Beaches & Recreation Commission, Planning Commission as well as many others. Speak Up Newport is currently unable to hold its normal programs at the Civic Center so we will host this fourteenth in a series of special programs…
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