Around Newport in 3 Minutes: Wednesday, Nov. 4

Published November 4, 2026

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NEWPORT BEACH | AROUND NEWPORT IN 3 MINUTES | NOVEMBER 4, 2026

Since Monday, the city has posted an update on the delayed special election and confirmed Tuesday’s Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission meeting was canceled. From Wednesday through Friday, the main civic business is Thursday’s run of hearings and commission meetings, followed by library programs and a Thursday night concert.

Special election delayed

The city says the special election on Measures P, Q and R did not take place Tuesday, Nov. 3, because required ballot-printing and protected-address voter-delivery arrangements were incomplete. The separate consolidated municipal election, including Measure H, was not affected. This is a decision already announced, not a new proposal. Read the city update. ([newportbeachca.gov](https://www.newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/News/News/44976/2720?npage=6))

Parks meeting canceled

Tuesday’s Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission meeting was canceled, so there is no makeup meeting listed for Wednesday. Residents with park, beach or recreation business should use the city’s commission calendar for the next posted date rather than relying on the earlier agenda. Check the commission calendar. ([newportbeachca.gov](https://newportbeachca.gov/government/boards-commissions-committees/meeting-calendar/-NavID-20286?utm_source=openai))

Thursday civic hearings

Thursday brings a Hearing Officer session from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., the Water Quality Coastal Tidelands Committee from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Crystal Cove Conference Room, Bay 2D, and the Planning Commission at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers, all at 100 Civic Center Drive. Residents may review the posted materials and attend the public meetings. See the Thursday schedule. ([newportbeachca.gov](https://www.newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/81473/2579?curm=11&cury=2026))

City Council note

The City Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 4 p.m.; that meeting will be covered separately in City Council Watch. View the city’s meeting calendar. ([newportbeachca.gov](https://newportbeachca.gov/government/departments/city-clerk/city-council-meetings?utm_source=openai))

College-financial-aid help

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m. · Crean Mariners Branch Library, 1300 Irvine Ave. · Registration required; cost not listed. Collegewise experts will explain financial-aid eligibility, forms, scholarships and deadlines for students in grades 7 through 12. Reserve a place through the library’s registration link. Register for How to Pay for College. ([newportbeachca.gov](https://www.newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/84667/2549?npage=8&sortn=EDate&toggle=next30days))

Library programs for children

Wednesday, Nov. 4 · 10:30 a.m. programs at Corona del Mar and Marina Park, 3 p.m. Brick Builders at Mariners · Cost and registration not listed. Families can choose Toy Trains Playtime, Preschool Storytime, Animal Shelter Stories or the Mariners Brick Builders Block Party. Check the library calendar for the branch details and age guidance before heading out. See the library calendar. ([newportbeachlibrary.org](https://www.newportbeachlibrary.org/calendar/-utm_source-newportscoop.com/-utm_medium-referral/-utm_campaign-fish-watching-season-is-quietly-peaking/-curm-11/-cury-2026))

Susan Orlean at Witte Hall

Thursday, Nov. 5, 7–8:30 p.m.; doors 6:30 · Witte Lecture Hall, 998 Avocado Ave. · Tickets required; refreshments and book sale included. The Library Live series brings author Susan Orlean for a presentation on her memoir, “Joyride,” followed by a book sale and signing. Tickets are available through the Library Foundation. Buy tickets and check availability. ([newportbeachca.gov](https://www.newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/85095/2549?npage=8&sortn=EDate&toggle=next30days))

Thursday night jazz

Thursday, Nov. 5, 7–8:30 p.m.; doors 5 p.m. · Campus JAX · Tickets required; check venue pricing. Tony Guerrero & Friends headline an evening at the Newport Beach music venue. The venue lists the show as a jazz performance and advises guests to call ahead; reservations and tickets are handled by Campus JAX. Check the venue’s event listing. ([campusjax.com](https://www.campusjax.com/events/?direct=true&utm_source=openai))