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Historic Balboa Island Ferry May Close Due to State Emissions Requirements

MARCH 31 , 2023 | VOLUME XV , ISSUE 7

JOE CARTWRIGHT NAMED AS NEW POLICE CHIEF FOR NBPD

New NBPD Police Chief Joe Cartwright
Balboa Island Ferry / photo courtesy Visit Newport Beach
By Christopher Trela | NB Indy
Newport Beach has a handful of iconic attractions that have stood the test of time : The Newport Pier , which replaced the original McFadden Wharf ( 1888-1939 ) and is registered as a California Historical Landmark ; the Balboa Pavilion , which opened on July 1 , 1906 and is the city ’ s oldest standing building ; and the Balboa Island Ferry , which went into service in 1919 to bring cars and passengers across 900 feet of water between Balboa Island and the Balboa Fun Zone .
The Pier and the Pavilion are firmly in place , but the Ferry ’ s days may be numbered .
The Beek Family , which has owned the Balboa Island Ferry for more than 100 years , is struggling to meet California Air Resources Board ’ s ( CARB ) stringent zero emission regulations that require all short run ferries in the state , mostly small privately held businesses , convert to electric engines by December 2025 .
According to information provided by the Balboa Island Ferry company , the conversion to electric is financially unfeasible and unrealistic for a small business like the Ferry .
The Balboa Island Ferry company says that its financial difficulties are compounded by the fact that the California

Newport Beach City Manager Update government makes it difficult for small businesses like the ferry to receive financial assistance . Also , exceptions have been made for other industries like fishing boats and the automobile industry , which will not need to convert until 2035 .

So what happens if the Balboa Island Ferry ceases operations ? Vehicles would need to drive further to get to the Balboa Peninsula , resulting in increased emissions from the vehicles the ferry would have taken off the road .
Not only would the loss of the ferry impact the community , it would also have an
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By NB Indy Staff
On Monday , March 20 , Newport Beach City Manager Grace Leung announced that Joe Cartwright , a 21-year veteran of the Newport Beach Police Department , has been named as its next Chief of Police .
Cartwright has held a variety of field and command-level positions in just over two decades with the department , serving most recently as acting chief since late December , following the retirement of his predecessor , Jon Lewis .
“ Chief Cartwright brings a tremendous breadth and depth of public safety leadership experience to this position ,” Leung said . “ He is a proven leader with a passion for providing the best possible police services to the Newport Beach community .”
Cartwright will officially step into the
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Grace Leung , Newport Beach City Manager
By Grace Leung , Newport Beach City Manager
I ’ m very pleased to note that Joe Cartwright , a 21-year veteran of the Newport Beach Police Department , has been appointed as the City ’ s next Chief of Police .
Cartwright has held a variety of field and command-level positions in just over two decades with the department , serving most recently as acting chief since late December , following the retirement of his predecessor , Jon Lewis .
Chief Cartwright brings a tremendous breadth and depth of public safety leadership experience to this position . He is a proven leader with a passion for providing the best possible police services to the Newport Beach community .
Cartwright will officially step into the new role next month when he will become the 11th Chief of Police in NBPD history . He leads a staff of 233 employees , who serve in five divisions and a variety of specialized units .
Cartwright began his law enforcement career with the Los Angeles Police Department in 1999 and joined the NBPD in 2002 . He holds degrees in criminal justice and organizational management and is a graduate of several advanced law

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THIS WEEK ’ S QUESTION :
Would you miss the Balboa Island Ferry if it is in-fact shut down ?
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