The Local Take · November 5, 2026 Newport’s police and firefighter PACs got the election result they wanted. So did the Republican Party of Orange County. Two days…
Newport woke up Wednesday with a pretty clear early message on Measure H: the no side is ahead. But before anybody hangs a victory banner outside City Hall,…
The Balboa Local follows Newport's 2026 council election money through developer committees, the county party, police and firefighters PACs, and Alliance for Prosperity.
NEWPORT BEACH | The next City Council will make decisions about Peninsula flooding, housing, public land and expensive new public-safety facilities. Locals should know who is spending money…
NEWPORT BEACH | Builders have a reason to watch City Hall. It’s where the decisions get made on housing, land use, property deals and the roads everybody has…
Three changes to Newport Beach’s city rules were supposed to be on the November 3 ballot. They’re called Measures P, Q and R. The Newport Beach Stewardship Association…
Yes—the city announced October 23 that the November 3 special election for Measures P, Q and R will not happen, despite a court order requiring it. The regular…
Newport Beach voters are choosing councilmembers in four districts this November. The candidates: Joe Stapleton and Tina Babajanians in District 1; incumbent Erik Weigand, Walter Stahr and Tim…
Follow reported campaign spending in Newport Beach, including Ken Picerne’s $1.65 million contribution and the fight over proposed charter changes.
A court kept Newport Beach’s special election on the Nov. 3 calendar. Three days later, City Hall said the vote would not happen. The timeline now needs its…
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