Bridge Shelter Success: Costa Mesa resident celebrates New Year by being off the streets and sober
Costa Mesa resident Doug Hawley has a special reason to celebrate the New Year. After years of living on the streets, he is now sober,…
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Residential street sweeping takes a break for the Christmas and New Year holidays
Due to the observation of the Christmas and New Year Holidays there will be no residential street sweeping beginning Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019 through Friday…
City Council approves new government and global education partnership with EF Education First
On Tuesday Dec. 17, the Costa Mesa City Council approved an agreement with EF Education First, an international language education company that offers language learning,…
City Hall to close for the holidays
We want to remind the public that this year City Hall and the Corporation Yard will be closed from Monday, Dec. 23 through Wednesday, Jan….
Maintenance Supervisor Dan Jojola Snoops out the City Manager Leadership Award
City Manager Lori Ann Farrell Harrison presented Maintenance Supervisor Daniel Jojola with the City Manager Leadership Award at the monthly Meet and Greet on Dec….
Street sweeping cancelled for Thanksgiving holiday
Due to the observation of the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no residential street sweeping Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday Nov. 29. The street sweeping…
Outreach Success: Sharon’s Story
Sharon is a senior citizen who spent many a day on a bus bench in Costa Mesa. But thanks to the help of Costa Mesa’s…
County executive Susan Price named as Costa Mesa’s next Assistant City Manager
Costa Mesa City Manager Lori Ann Farrell Harrison is pleased to announce she has chosen Susan Price, Director of Care Coordination for the County of…
Assembly Member Petrie-Norris presents City Council with $1 million check for Lions Park
At the Nov. 19 City Council Meeting, Assembly Member Cottie Petrie-Norris presented the city with a check for $1 million. The funding is earmarked for…
As storm season begins, sandbags are available for residents at City Hall
Throughout the winter storm season, the city’s maintenance service crews will patrol potential flooding spots to make sure catch basins are clear of debris and…
Judge’s ruling in favor of Costa Mesa’s sober living ordinances marks city’s fourth victory
The City of Costa Mesa continues to rack up legal victories as Federal Judge James Selna on Nov. 4 denied a motion by California Women’s…
Code Enforcement Officer Winston Karuga receives the City Manager Leadership Award
City Manager Lori Ann Farrell Harrison presented Code Enforcement Officer Winston Karuga with the City Manager Leadership Award at the monthly employee Meet and Greet…