Sandbags available at City Hall as late season storm approaches
As an early spring rain storm approaches Costa Mesa and the region, the city’s maintenance service crews have made sandbags available at City Hall. Sand…
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Costa Mesa to follow County, State and Federal guidelines for wearing face coverings in public
The County of Orange announced it will follow recent guidance posted by the California Department of Public Health states Californians who must leave their homes…
Costa Mesa issues Eviction Moratorium for Tenants Affected By COVID-19
On April 1, 2020 City Manager Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, acting as the Director of Emergency Services, issued an emergency regulation that temporary halts rental…
Costa Mesa prepares for anticipated surge of COVID-19 patients in Orange County
COSTA MESA, CA — As the number of coronavirus cases rises sharply, the City of Costa Mesa continues its pro-active approach to the COVID-19 crisis…
City orders the full closure of all City parks and the public golf course
In an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19, the City of Costa Mesa has taken another bold step and closed all City parks and…
Costa Mesa City Council Chambers closed to public until further notice
In order to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Governor Newsom has issued Executive Orders that temporarily suspend requirements of the Brown Act and…
Here are some tips to help flatten the curve and get through this COVID-19 crisis together
City staff and leadership teams continue to thank our strong community members who are actively doing their part to flatten the curve of COVID-19. Here…
Governor Newsom announces state stay at home order to stop spread of COVID-19
Governor Gavin Newsom announced today March 19 that the California State Public Health Officer and Director of the California Department of Public Health are ordering…
CMPD to temporarily ease up enforcement of driver license renewal and vehicle registration
Starting this week, March 16, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requested that law enforcement exercise discretion on enforcement of driver license and vehicle registration…
Message from the City of Costa Mesa
The employees and leadership teams of the City of Costa Mesa extend a huge thank you to the members of the community who have been…
County amends public health order
The County of Orange has amended its order issued on Tuesday March 17 to stem the spread of Covid-19. Please click here to read the…
UPDATED: Costa Mesa Police temporarily suspended parking citations for street sweeping and residential permit parking
UPDATE: The Costa Mesa Police Department resumed street sweeping enforcement on July 1, 2020. Residents were notified through several social media sites and through email…