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Community Members:
The City of Newport Beach is once again partnering with Operation Christmas to collect toys, DVDs, sporting equipment and other gift donations to support military service members and their families this Christmas.
Please consider donating an unwrapped gift to Operation Christmas at City facilities throughout Newport Beach during regular business hours, now through Thursday, December 18.
Donations are accepted at:
- All Newport Beach fire stations
- Newport Beach City Hall, 100 Civic Center Dr.
- Lifeguard Headquarters at Newport Pier
Newport Beach Fire Department staff and elected officials will deliver the donated gifts to Operation Christmas for distribution to families of military service members.
As in past years, uniformed service members will arrive at City Hall with decorated military vehicles to collect the toys for distribution to families. The drive supports the families of active duty and reserve military units, National Guard members and the U.S. Space Force.
Last year more than 2,000 gifts were donated by the public at Newport Beach drop boxes. Please consider making the 2025 holidays brighter for our troops and their families through a gift donation!
City Manager, Grace K. Leung
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The Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD) is excited to announce the next NBPD Mobile Café event, returning Sunday, December 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fashion Island. In partnership with Nordstrom and Hoag, the Mobile Café offers a unique opportunity for community members to connect with NBPD officers in a relaxed, informal setting.
The Mobile Café is more than just coffee, it’s a chance for residents to meet officers, ask questions, and learn about safety resources while enjoying complimentary refreshments courtesy of Nordstrom.
NBPD encourages everyone to stop by Nordstrom, 901 Newport Center Dr., grab a cup of coffee, and chat with the officers serving your community. Families, shoppers and community members of all ages are welcome.
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Stop by the Corona del Mar Branch Library, located at 410 Marigold Avenue, for sweet treats, crafts and games during the 46th Annual Corona del Mar Christmas Walk, Sunday, December 7 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. All ages welcome.
11 a.m. Family Storytime
11:30 a.m. Lincoln Elementary Choir
12:15 p.m. Eastbluff Elementary Choir
3:30 p.m. Newport Elementary Choir
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The City of Newport Beach would like to remind residents and builders that the 2025 California Building Code will take effect on January 1, 2026. This means that all new building permit applications submitted on or after January 1 will be reviewed under the updated code.
The following applications will NOT be impacted by the code change and will remain subject to the building code edition in effect at the time of first submittal:
- Open applications for permits or plan review, and issued permits;
- In-person submittals accepted at the permit center before end of business on December 23, 2025; and
- Complete online submittals uploaded before 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2025.
City Hall, including the Permit Center, will be closed in observance of the holidays from December 24, 2025, through January 4, 2026. For more information, please visit newportbeachca.gov/civic or contact the Permit Center at 949-644-3200.
 
 The holiday season has arrived, and with it comes an increase in recyclable waste appearing in homes. Here is a quick overview of what can be placed in the recyclables cart and what should instead go into the trash or organic waste carts.
- The black lid trash cart is for general trash, such as chip bags, pizza boxes, tissue paper, cellophane wrapping, pet waste, and flocked Christmas trees.
- Recyclables go in the blue lid cart. Many popular holiday waste items can be recycled, such as holiday cardboard boxes, paper gift bags, most wrapping paper (without plastic or glitter flakes), clean cans, glass bottles, plastics numbered 1-7, and paper. To prevent contamination in this cart, empty liquids from bottles, rinse out food jars and only place recyclable items into the blue cart.
- The green lid cart collects compostable organic waste, including leftovers, lawn clippings, and unflocked Christmas trees. Food scraps should be collected in a compostable bag, newspaper, or brown paper bag before being placed in the green lid cart. Do not place loose food scraps or plastic bags in the green waste cart.
A kitchen food scrap pail is an easy way to collect food scraps. Make sure to line your pail with a compostable bag, newspaper, or brown paper bag and properly dispose of them in the green lid cart. To request one free kitchen food scrap pail, please contact CR&R’s Customer Service Department at 949-667-4158 or email newportbeach-recycles@crrmail.com.
Sorting waste correctly makes a big difference. Please watch this short video to learn more, and you can download and print this flier for a handy guide to proper recycling during the holidays and beyond.
Happy holidays and happy sorting!
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A project to replace the existing roof systems at Mariners Library, 1300 Irvine Ave., and Fire Station No. 7, 20401 SW Acacia St., is underway.
The library and fire station will remain open during construction. Some parking spaces in front of Mariners Library will be closed off for material and equipment storage. Additional signage will be posted around Mariners Library and pedestrian detours may be deployed to maintain safety.
Construction is anticipated to be completed in early Spring 2026.
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 This week, the City’s homeless outreach and response teams:
- Placed a person at the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter.
- Placed a person in the Buena Park Navigation Center.
- Enrolled 16 people into services.
- Continued to shelter people. Eighteen 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, which includes key monthly and yearly data on the City's homeless response.
Click here for information on the City's Good Giving program.
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The next meeting of the Newport Beach City Council will be on Tuesday, December 9 at 5 p.m. The full agenda is available here.
The regular session will begin at 5 p.m., followed by the City Council reorganization:
- Presentation of a gavel plaque to outgoing Mayor Joe Stapleton
- Election of City mayor for the 2026 term
- Election of City mayor pro tem for the 2026 term
- City Council seating arrangements
- New mayor remarks
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