News Center Stay up-to-date on the latest news from the City of Virginia Beach. SearchSearch by Date RangeStart End View News by Category All NewsAgricultureAquarium and MuseumsBudget & Management ServicesCity AttorneyCity AuditorCity ClerkCity ManagerCity TreasurerCommissioner of the RevenueCommonwealth's AttorneyCommunications OfficeConvention and Visitors BureauCourtsCultural AffairsEconomic DevelopmentEmergency Communications & Citizen ServicesEmergency ManagementEmergency Medical ServicesFinanceFireHousing & Neighborhood PreservationHuman Resources (City)Human ServicesInformation TechnologyParks & RecreationPlanningPolicePublic HealthPublic LibrariesPublic UtilitiesPublic WorksReal Estate AssessorStrategic Growth AreaVolunteer ResourcesVoter Registration & ElectionsCurrent Category City Attorney Page Content City Treated Dentist Fairly, Disputes His Claim for Taxpayer MoneyWednesday, June 01, 2016Yesterday, a public relations firm hired by lawyers for Dr. Allan Bergano, a Virginia Beach dentist who is moving his office from Witchduck Road, issued a news release with incorrect and misleading information, and left out important background information. The City of Virg … Judge Confirms Public Right to Enjoy and Replenish Chesapeake BeachWednesday, May 25, 2016A judge today ruled that Chesapeake Beach is a public beach and the city has the right to put new sand on it to protect the homes behind it.After a two-day trial in Virginia Beach Circuit Court, Judge H. Thomas Padrick Jr. ruled that the public enjoys a recreation easement … City Files Petition to Document Public’s Rights at Chesapeake Beach Friday, March 13, 2015The City of Virginia Beach filed a petition in Virginia Beach Circuit Court today, asking the court to confirm that the public enjoys a recreation easement over Chesapeake Beach, known locally as Chic’s Beach, and that the city has the right to maintain and protect the beac … Virginia Beach Settles Police Discrimination LawsuitThursday, February 12, 2015The City of Virginia Beach has reached a settlement with Police Officer Nicole A. Kosmas, who sued the city and 10 police employees for more than $9.2 million, alleging gender-based discrimination and sexual harassment. The parties settled the case after a lengthy me … Contact InformationCommunications Office(757) 385-4679news@vbgov.com(757) 427-5978 More News Releases Can't find what you are looking for? View a complete list of Virginia Beach news releases.