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Community Members:
After more than 30 years in local government and the past seven years serving as your city manager, I recently announced my decision to retire at the end of this year. It has been a tremendous honor to serve this exceptional community and lead our dedicated staff.
I am pleased to share that the Newport Beach City Council has unanimously appointed Seimone Jurjis as the next city manager, effective December 27, 2025. Seimone has been a key part of our executive leadership team for many years as director of community development and assistant city manager, among other roles in areas of building and planning.
Seimone brings more than three decades of combined public- and private-sector experience to his new position. Since joining the City of Newport Beach in 2011, he has led major initiatives that have improved service delivery, streamlined development processes, and enhanced transparency and access for residents.
Seimone’s deep understanding of the City’s operations, his proven leadership, and his strong commitment to public service make him the ideal choice to lead Newport Beach into the future.
The months ahead will provide a valuable opportunity for a smooth and effective transition. I will be working closely with Seimone and our executive team to ensure that the City continues to operate at the high standards our residents expect. This will be a collaborative transition focused on continuity and stability.
Thank you for your support throughout the years. I look forward to seeing Newport Beach continue to thrive under Seimone’s capable leadership.
City Manager, Grace K. Leung
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Join us this Sunday, July 27, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for our first "Concert on the Green" of the season. The concert will feature Cassie B playing top 40 hits, original music, and Motown soul and funk.
Bring blankets, low-slung beach chairs and a picnic dinner, or purchase from food trucks on-site. This family friendly evening will include balloon artists and face painters.
Admission and parking are free.
The event will be at the Newport Beach Civic Center Green, 100 Civic Center Dr. No alcohol, please.
Visit the Newport Beach Public Library website for a full list of summer concerts.
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Newport Beach's Public Works Department regularly performs minor renovations and upkeep of City-owned athletic fields to ensure maximum safety and playability.
Sometimes more extensive work is needed. A recent example was at the Lincoln Athletic Center, at 3101 Pacific View Dr., where the City replaced 40,000 square feet of turf with new hybrid Bermuda sod.
As part of California Senate Bill 1383 (SB1383), cities across the state must establish food recovery programs, and certain edible food generators must recover excess edible food in their operations, and establish written agreements with food recovery organizations and services.
To assist with this, the City of Newport Beach will be working directly with affected local food-generating businesses to provide information and guidance on their edible food recovery. More information on edible food recovery can also be found here.
Those with immediate questions regarding edible food recovery, SB1383, or City refuse/environmental services in general, can contact staff at 949-644-3055, or by email at EnvironmentalServices@newportbeachca.gov.
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Have unused or expired marine flares? Dispose of them for free at the OC Waste & Recycling's upcoming collection event in Dana Point.
Marine flares can be dropped off safely from your vehicle.
The event will be held on Saturday, August 16 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 24650 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point.
For more information click here.
Proper disposal of marine flares is critical. Flares are considered hazardous waste due to their chemical content.
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West Nile Positive Mosquitoes Detected in Anaheim and Garden Grove |
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The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District has confirmed that mosquitoes collected in the cities of Anaheim and Garden Grove have tested positive for West Nile virus. These are the first samples to test positive in the county this year.
West Nile virus is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes, which acquire the virus when feeding on infected birds. At present, Orange County has not reported any human cases of West Nile virus.
While West Nile virus has not been detected in Newport Beach, vector control officials urged caution for all Orange County communities during the warm summer months.
To reduce risk, residents are advised to:
- Dump and drain containers holding water at least once a week.
- Clean and scrub bird baths and pet water bowls.
- Wear repellent containing DEET, Picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
- Close all unscreened doors and windows to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home or space; repair broken or damaged screens.
- Wear light-colored, loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirts, and long pants while outside at dawn and dusk.
For more information visit www.ocvector.org.
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 This week, the City’s homeless outreach and response teams:
- Placed a person into permanent housing after staying at the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter.
- Placed a person in permanent supportive housing from the street.
- Placed a person into a skilled nursing facility after staying at the Yale Navigation Center.
- Placed a person at the Yale Navigation Center.
- Placed three people in motels while they await placement in shelter.
- Enrolled five people into services.
- Continued to shelter people. Nineteen people who had been experiencing homelessness in Newport Beach are sheltered in the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter.
Click here to view the latest homeless dashboard.
Click here for information on the City's Good Giving program.
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The Newport Beach City Council will convene for a special meeting on Tuesday, July 29 at 3 p.m. The full agenda is available here.
Agenda items include:
- A closed-session discussion on a potential appointment for the position of City Clerk.
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