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Community Members:
Congratulations to all the City of Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Program participants and instructors upon the successful completion of the summer 2024 season!
Finishing its 40th year in operation, the program is a beloved Newport Beach institution and rite-of-passage for generations. This year, more than 1,430 junior lifeguards completed the seven-week season filled with swimming, body surfing, and learning critical beach and ocean safety skills. The summer 2024 season wrapped up on Thursday, August 1 with a graduation ceremony attended by thousands.
One of the program’s signature events, the Monster Mile running and swimming competition, drew about 1,200 participants and more than 2,500 spectators, making it the most well-attended Monster Mile in program history. Special thanks to the dedicated volunteers from the 1st Battalion, 1st Marines and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) who assisted with this year’s Monster Mile event.
Summer 2024 marks the second year of the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Scholarship Fund, which brings ocean education and safety to youth experiencing financial barriers of entry into the junior guard program. After another successful fundraising year, the program was able to award full scholarships to 15 participants. Thank you to all the organizations and community members who contributed to the scholarship fund.
This year’s program was very special for all involved, as it was the first to operate out of the new Junior Lifeguard Building at 901 E. Ocean Front near the Balboa Pier. The 5,400 square-foot facility is the first permanent home for the Junior Lifeguard program after decades in temporary trailers. If you missed the community grand opening celebration in July, you can watch the video here.
I'd like to thank all those who participated in the summer 2024 program, along with our seasonal instructors and administrative team, led by Lifeguard Captain Gary Conwell, Lifeguard Officer Carly Christian and Program Coordinator Cynthia Haritatos.
Residents can stay connected to the junior guards throughout the year by visiting the program website and following its social media channels.
City Manager, Grace K. Leung
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The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is scheduled to begin a pavement rehabilitation project on Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach starting Monday, August 12 through mid-October.
The project will include northbound and southbound lanes on PCH between Jamboree Road and the northern Newport Beach city limit (Santa Ana River). Work is expected to be conducted overnight on weekdays, Monday through Friday, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Please note there may be loud noise due to construction. Please obey all posted signs and traffic instructions for the safety of all workers and motorists. Electronic changeable message signs will notify drivers of the closures.
The work schedule is subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment/materials, and/or construction-related issues.
For more information and updates, contact the Caltrans District 12 Public Information Office at D12PIO@dot.ca.gov.
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 Bring your family and friends to Bayview Park and enjoy a screening of the animated movie "Migration" tonight, Friday, August 9. The event begins at 7 p.m.; showtime is at sunset.
There will be fun activities, free popcorn, and food available for purchase. Remember to bring a chair and blanket for comfortable seating during the movie.
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 Imagine if Tom Petty, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan and Jeff Lynne took the stage together live to perform a concert full of their greatest hits. Well it almost happened in the 1980s when these five legends of rock and roll joined forces to form the Super Band ‘The Traveling Wilburys.’ Sadly, Roy Orbison passed away before the band got to tour live, but now you can enjoy a night full of legendary hits from Petty, The Beatles, Harrison, Dylan, Orbison and Lynne.
Join us this Sunday, August 11, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a Summer Concert on the Green featuring The Wilbury Super Group, a rock tribute band, at the Newport Beach Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Dr.
Bring blankets, low-slung beach chairs, and a picnic dinner, or purchase from food trucks on-site.
Admission and parking are free; alcohol is not permitted.
Click here for more information.
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The Newport Beach Police Department will host the next NBPD Mobile Café in partnership with the Balboa Fun Zone, Irv’s Burgers, and Cowafornia Ice Cream Shop. The event will take place today, Friday, August 9 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. next to the Ferris wheel at the Balboa Fun Zone, located at 600 E. Bay Avenue.
The NBPD's Mobile Café events give community members and police department staff an opportunity to come together in an informal space to discuss community issues and build relationships in a comfortable setting. Please bring questions or concerns, or simply get to know our officers and help build a stronger community partnership.
Please contact Sergeant Steve Oberon with questions at 949-644-3652 or email at soberon@nbpd.org.
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Join us on Saturday, August 10 from 10 a.m. to noon for a free workshop designed to help pre-permit teens (ages 14-17) and their parents navigate the learning-to-drive process.
Registration is required, and a parent or legal guardian must accompany teens.
The workshop, presented by the American Automobile Association (AAA), will be held in the Friends Room of the Central Library, located at 1000 Avocado Ave.
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The Orange County Waste & Recycling household hazardous waste (HHW) collection facility in Huntington Beach – which is often frequented by Newport Beach residents – will be closed for renovations between August 20 and October 18.
There are three other facilities in Orange County where Newport Beach residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste for free. They are located in Irvine, Anaheim, and San Juan Capistrano.
For more information visit the OC Waste & Recycling website.
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Registration for fall activities is now open. Residents should be on the lookout for the latest edition of the Newport Navigator arriving in their mailboxes. You can also view the digital magazine for all the exciting in-person and online programs and events this Fall 2024. To register, visit newportbeachca.gov/register and filter by the fall 2024 season under the "when" drop-down filter or by clicking this link.
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 Newport Beach residents are invited to compete in the City's upcoming fall Pickleball League beginning the week of August 24.
League play provides teams of 2-4 players a chance to compete in a 10-week season, including playoffs. Beginning and intermediate levels are offered in women’s, men’s and co-ed divisions.
For more information on fall league dates and registration, please contact pickleball@newportbeachca.gov or visit newportbeachca.gov/sports.
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 The City is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Mayor's Youth Council, an unpaid internship program. The Mayor's Youth Council aims to educate high school students about the significance of civic duty.
Participants are paired with City staff and spend a minimum of four hours during the year learning about their mentor's job responsibilities. Additionally, participants will assist with City special events and create their own service projects.
Applications are due Tuesday, September 3.
For more information click here.
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 The Be Well mobile crisis response team operates in Newport Beach 12 hours a day, 7 days a week to respond to mental and behavioral health crises. The mobile unit is staffed with mental health specialists and works closely with the City’s police and fire departments.
This week, the Be Well team:
- Transported two people to the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter.
- Transported two people to crisis stabilization units for treatment.
- Transported three people to homeless service providers.
- Transported a person to a bus stop to return home.
The mobile crisis team is dispatched through the Newport Beach Police Department. To request service, dial 911 or call the Police Department's non-emergency line at 949-644-3717.
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 This week, the City’s homeless outreach and response teams:
- Enrolled three new clients into services.
- Referred a client to Working Wardrobes to prepare for job interviews.
- Continued to shelter people. 26 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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