Beginning Monday, County of Orange to offer Emergency Rental Assistance
Beginning Monday, Feb. 1, eligible Costa Mesa residents who are struggling to make their rent or utility payments because of COVID-19 can take advantage of…
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Costa Mesa residents can get free sandbags at City Hall parking lot
As a big winter storm approaches Costa Mesa and the region, the city’s maintenance service crews have made sandbags available at City Hall. Sand bags…
Recruitment for city committees/commission extended through noon Jan. 27
The Costa Mesa City Council has extended the recruitment for the Parks, Arts and Community Services Commission and all city committees and encourages members of…
Costa Mesa wins prestigious LEED Gold certification from U.S. Green Business Council
The City of Costa Mesa has been awarded LEED Gold certification, joining a growing group of more than 100 cities and municipalities from around the…
New COVID-19 testing kiosk to be open Saturdays and Sundays at the Senior Center
The City of Costa Mesa along with the Orange County Health Agency and 360 Clinic has entered into a partnership to offer free COVID-19 testing…
Jennifer Le named Director of Economic and Development Services
City Manager Lori Ann Farrell Harrison has appointed Jennifer Le, a key figure in assisting local businesses navigate the many challenges resulting from COVID-19, as…
Costa Mesa residents sought to serve on City Committees/Commissions
The Costa Mesa City Council is currently seeking residents to serve on the following City Committees/Commissions: Animal Services Committee: This committee meets every other month…
Standard & Poor’s Affirms City of Costa Mesa Outstanding Rating for Lions Park Bonds
The City of Costa Mesa received outstanding financial news recently as Standard & Poor’s (S&P) reaffirmed the City’s AA+ credit rating for the 2017 Lease…
State issues new stay-at-home orders in light of rising hospitalization rates
Due to a rise in COVID-19 hospitalization, Governor Gavin Newsom and state public health officials have issued a new regional state-at-home order that will go…
New City Council is seated after another historic Costa Mesa election
On Tuesday Dec. 1, the City Council ratified the results of the Nov. 3 election that reflected a historic citywide turnout. Katrina Foley was sworn…
Spark of Love toy drive begins its 28th year
Local firefighters are getting fired up about taking part in the 2020 Spark of Love Toy Drive campaign to help provide toys for kids in…
Costa Mesa receives Golden Hub of Innovation Award for business recovery efforts
The Association of California Cities – Orange County awarded the City of Costa Mesa’s reStore Costa Mesa Recovery Team and the Costa Mesa Business Assistance…