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City to open new Norma Hertzog Community Center and Lions Park Playground Saturday July 17
On Saturday July 17, the City of Costa Mesa will hold its first public ribbon cutting ceremony in 18 months to celebrate the opening of…
Costa Mesa City Hall to reopen to the public on Monday July 12
Costa Mesa City Hall will reopen to the public beginning Monday, July 12, 2021 and will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except…
No street sweeping on Monday July 5 in observation of Independence Day holiday
Due to the observation of the Fourth of July holiday, there will be no residential street sweeping on Monday July 5, 2021. The remainder of…
City enters into new partnership with SOY to bring more recreation uses to Westside teens
On Tuesday June 15, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement with Save Our Youth (SOY) to offer joint recreational programming opportunities that will enhance…
Costa Mesa Fire and Rescue crews to conduct training in Talbert Park to prep for wild land fire season
Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue will conduct training exercises June 22 – June 24, 2021 in and around Talbert Park from 8:30 a.m. – 5:30…
City Council approves budget that restores staffing and services to pre-pandemic levels
The Costa Mesa City Council on Tuesday, June 15, unanimously approved a $197.9 million Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 that…
Irma Garcia is presented with the May City Manager Leadership Award
City Manager Lori Ann Farrell Harrison presented Public Services Administrative Secretary Irma Garcia with the City Manager Leadership Award for May. “Irma stepped up during…
Applications for Independence Day block party street closure requests due June 22
Applications for Costa Mesa residents who would like to request a street closure to throw a block party on Independence Day are due Tuesday, June…
Statement on arrest of suspects in the death of 6-year-old Costa Mesa resident Aiden Leos
The City of Costa Mesa joins with the entire community to thank the California Highway Patrol for apprehending the two individuals suspected of killing 6-year-old…
Costa Mesa City Council agrees to add $50,000 to the reward fund to find killer of Aiden Leos
The Costa Mesa City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday June 1 to provide $50,000 in reward money to help find the killer of Aiden Leos,…
No Residential Street Sweeping the week of May 31 Due To The Memorial Day Holiday
Due to the observation of the Memorial holiday on Monday May 31, there will be no residential street sweeping the entire week as Costa Mesa…