NEWPORT BEACH

Newport Beach Politics News

Newport Beach Election Spending Tops $2 Million

Newport Beach Election Spending Tops $2 Million

Political action committees are pouring millions into local races and ballot measures ahead of the November vote.

Live Poll

Do you trust that large-scale campaign spending by special interest groups benefits your local government?


Immigration

Live Poll

Should your local community invest in surveillance cameras to monitor harbor traffic?

Immigration

Authorities Intercepted Migrant Boat in Newport Harbor

A vessel carrying 14 individuals was detained by officials following a maritime security stop on Thursday.

Authorities Intercepted Migrant Boat in Newport Harbor

City Hall

City Hall

Newport Beach Will Host Two Separate Election Ballots

Residents will vote on city council seats and several ballot initiatives following a recent court order.


Civic Engagement

Live Poll

Should residents have more direct control over city council development and budget decisions in your area?

Civic Engagement

Walter Stahr Will Seek Newport Beach Council Seat

Author and lawyer Walter Stahr has filed to run for the Newport Beach City Council District 3 position.

Walter Stahr Will Seek Newport Beach Council Seat

Law

Live Poll

Should your city be allowed to use zoning overlays to meet its state housing development goals?

Law

Newport Beach Stewardship Assn. Sued City Over Housing

A lawsuit filed in May 2026 challenges the legality of housing overlays used in the Newport Beach development plan.

Newport Beach Stewardship Assn. Sued City Over Housing

Elections

Live Poll

Should your city hold its own local elections instead of using the county registrar?

Elections

Newport Beach Will Host Separate Election in November 2026

The city aims to hold an independent municipal vote after missing a deadline for the county ballot.

Newport Beach Will Host Separate Election in November 2026