Memorial Day weekend is upon us
In anticipation of the Memorial Day weekend, local and state government leaders are urging the public to avoid large crowds and gatherings and take safe…
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Costa Mesa Tennis Center reopens with new guidelines
The City of Costa Mesa Tennis Center will reopen effective May 19, 2020. The Tennis Center had been shuttered along with all City parks on…
Organizers announce cancellations of this year’s Fish Fry and Concerts in the Park events
Given the uncertainty over when large gatherings will be able to resume, the organizers of both the Concerts in the Park and the annual Fish…
Select Fairview Park trails will be reopened to the public this weekend
The City of Costa Mesa will reopen several select Fairview Park trails beginning Saturday, May 9, as part of a phased-in opening that will allow…
City forms recovery team designed to jump start local businesses when time is right
Spearheaded by Mayor Katrina Foley, the Costa Mesa City Council has enlisted corporate, labor and government leaders to form a new reStore Costa Mesa Recovery…
City staff working to develop guidelines to reopen Fairview Park
While the city-owned golf course and most Costa Mesa parks reopened on April 28 for passive use, the skate park, Bark Park and Fairview Park…
Costa Mesa to reopen golf courses and parks for passive use with new guidelines
The City of Costa Mesa began its initial phase of allowing golfing on public and private courses to resume with strict no-touch rules and adherence…
City answers frequently asked questions on plans for Fairview Developmental Center
What is Fairview Developmental Center (FDC)? Fairview Developmental Center (FDC) is a state-owned and operated facility that provides lifelong services and support to individuals with…
City of Costa Mesa Mandates Facial Coverings in Public and for Essential Businesses
City Manager Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, acting as the Director of Emergency Services, has issued an emergency regulation making facial coverings mandatory in Costa Mesa…
Costa Mesa receives trailers from state to use if needed during COVID-19 crisis
Because Costa Mesa operates an emergency shelter that assists those experiencing homelessness, we requested 10 trailers from the State of California out of abundance of…
Public urged to stay vigilant, stay away from parks and stay home on Easter Sunday
This Easter Sunday, as tempting as it may be to gather together with family, friends and the faith-based community in parks or churches, individuals need…
County expands the guidance on face coverings to essential workers and all essential activities outside the home
County of Orange Health Officer Dr. Nichole Quick today issued a recommendation strongly encouraging all employees at essential businesses to wear a face covering while…