ARTventure to mark five years of showcasing local arts and entertaining families
The Cultural Arts Committee along with the Parks and Community Services Department are proud to host the fifth annual ARTventure event. This free two-day cultural…
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Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter Partner Profile: Serve the People
Serve the People is a private non-profit organization located in Santa Ana that provides health care services to people who struggle to find a doctor, dentist,…
Management and Analysis of City Budget Pays off for Haston
City Manager Lori Ann Farrell Harrison presented Amber Haston with the City Manager Leadership Award at the monthly Meet and Greet at City Hall on…
Bridge Shelter Success: Samuel’s Story
When the Network for Homeless Solutions first contacted Samuel in 2014, it was learned that he suffered from a traumatic brain injury and depression exacerbated…
Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter Partner Profile: Community Action Partnership of Orange County
The Community Action Partnership of Orange County works to strengthen individuals and families by providing health services, workforce development and community engagement programs. The organization…
Costa Mesa police join federal and state law enforcement in large opioid investigation
The Costa Mesa Police Department was one of just a few local agencies involved in a large investigation into the illegal distribution of opioids beginning…
Mechanic Ian Carter receives July’s City Manager Leadership Award
City Manager Lori Ann Farrell Harrison joined Assistant City Manager Tammy Letourneau to present Ian Carter, Equipment Mechanic III, with the City Manager Leadership Award…
Bridge Shelter Success: Cindy’s Story
Removing barriers such as substance abuse and legal challenges is something that is happening daily at the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter, thanks to the physical…
Federal judge issues ruling affirming Costa Mesa’s victory in sober living lawsuit
The City of Costa Mesa sealed its victory in the groundbreaking case involving Yellowstone Women’s First Stop House, Inc. and two other entities after Federal…
Bridge Shelter Partner Profile: Clothing the Homeless
Clothing the Homeless is a ministry of Journey Christian Church, which is now helping Costa Mesa’s Bridge Shelter clients regain dignity and improve their lives….
Tamara Letourneau to take City Manager job in Laguna Niguel
Tamara Letourneau, who has been the Assistant City Manager in Costa Mesa for the past five years, has accepted the job to become the new…
Fire & Rescue team member Jon Neal promoted as city’s new Fire Marshal
Costa Mesa Fire Chief Dan Stefano announced that Jon Neal has been appointed to the position of Fire Marshal. “Jon has been a highly valued…