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APRIL 12, 2024 | VOLUME XVI, ISSUE 08
City Officials Celebrate Opening of Newport Harbor’s Newest and Largest Public Dock
Newport Beach Police Department Crime Alerts Residential Burglary in Ocean Heights Community: appx. 8:40 p.m. on April 5. While the victim was away, an unknown suspect accessed the backyard of the property and then climbed up to the second story balcony using the barbeque, wall and some wooden beams. The suspect shattered a window on the balcony to get into the master bedroom. Inside, the suspect went through drawers in the nightstand, dresser and closet. During the course of the burglary, the alarm was activated. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived a few minutes later. Loss: Wallet (recovered at the scene), purse. Suspect Info: None available at this time.
Assemblymember Diane Dixon, Council Member Lauren Kleiman, Supervisor Katrina Foley, Mayor Pro Tem Joe Stapleton, Mayor Will O’Neill, Council Member Robyn Grant, Council Member Erik Weigand. Photo by Chris Trela.
By Christopher Trela | NB Indy Officials from the City of Newport Beach, the County of Orange, the Irvine Company and State Assembly celebrated the grand opening of Newport Harbor’s largest public dock on Friday, March 29. Following a ceremonial ribbon cutting, the Balboa Marina Public Pier was officially opened for public use. The new pier can accommodate up to 12 small vessels or several larger vessels. It is free for day use by the public for up to three hours. The dock is located at 151 E. Coast Highway, on the site of the old Reuben E. Lee restaurant/steamship. The pier greatly expands public access and recreational opportunities in a previously underserved area of the harbor.
The project is a partnership between the City, County and Irvine Company. “We are really excited—this has been a long time coming. We know this will not only increase the opportunities people have to access the harbor but also open up a new gateway to our city,” said Newport Beach Mayor Will O’Neill, who arrived at the event via a boat that dropped him off at the new dock. “We have the largest recreational harbor west of the Mississippi. This new dock will allow more folks to come here, enjoy themselves, and eat and shop local.” According to information from the City of Newport Beach, the City will own, maintain and operate the pier. The pier is ADA compliant and includes the opportunity to use the “human lift” device
already in use at Marina Park. Part of the dock is located on tidelands property controlled by the County of Orange. The County Board of Supervisors granted the City long-term access in 2022 with a 45-year, no-cost lease. “After voting to approve much-needed improvements to the Balboa Marina on County tidelands in 2022, I am happy to see the vision for the Pier completed,” said Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, Fifth District. The new pier was constructed and financed by the Irvine Company as part of an agreement with the California Coastal Commission that allows for expansion of an adjacent private marina. PUBLIC DOCK Page 8
Newport Beach City Manager Update
Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager
By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager Beginning this week, the Newport Beach Police Department will broadcast emergency messages exclusively through our new public notification system, Newport Notified. If you have not yet signed up for Newport Notified, I encourage you to register today. As of Friday, April 12, the Police Department will no longer send messages through Nixle, the previous platform. Current Nixle subscribers will need to subscribe to Newport Notified to
continue to receive alerts. The new system will be used to alert subscribers about emergencies and other community safety issues such as traffic and crime advisories. The system allows the Police Department to notify subscribers through their choice of text, email and voicemail. Newport Notified will be used for emergency notifications related to incidents such as power outages, fires, evacuations, tsunamis and other hazards where public safety is at risk. It will also CITY MANAGER Page 8
Residential Burglary in the 2500 block of First Ave. in the Corna del Mar Village Community: Occurred between approximately 11:45 p.m. on April 4 and 7:15 a.m. on April 5. While the victims were sleeping, an unknown suspect accessed the side of the house and pried open a window. Inside, the suspect went through a cabinet in the office and then fled the scene through a door. Loss: U.S. currency. Suspect Info: None available at this time. Residential Burglary in Pelican Ridge Community at appx. 9:15 a.m. on March 31 in Pelican Ridge Community. While the victim was upstairs, an unknown suspect accessed the backyard of the property from the hillside behind the home. The suspect used a rock to shattered a first floor sliding glass door that led to the kitchen. The victim heard the noise downstairs and yelled; the suspect fled the scene. The victim exited the house and called police; no suspect was located in the area when police arrived a few minutes later. Loss: None. Suspect Info: Male subject wearing a black hoodie over his head, black face covering, black pants, black gloves and black shoes. Residential Burglary in Crystal Cove Community between appx. 8 a.m. on March 21, and 12 p.m. on March 26. While the victims were away, an unknown suspect accessed the backyard of the property and shattered a window to get inside the house. Inside, the suspect rummaged through NBPD Page 8
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