From hard knocks to helping those experiencing homelessness, Gabriel Silva found his passion
Gabriel Silva is a Senior Site Lead for Mercy House working in the city Bridge Shelter. He grew up in a single parent home and…
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Bridge Shelter Success: Derek’s Story
Derek was homeless for three years on the streets of Costa Mesa until he recently made a choice to move into the Costa Mesa Bridge…
Bridge Shelter Partner Profile: Russ Carter
Russ Carter first began his involvement with individuals experiencing homelessness in Costa Mesa 14 years ago as part of a small group from Saddleback Church…
Bridge Shelter Success: Marty’s Story
Marty, a senior-aged veteran, recently came to the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter following a tumultuous break up with his girlfriend of 10 years. With nowhere…
STARs Shine Bright for Costa Mesa Television The City's Municipal Access Channel Wins Awards for Excellent Programming
CMTV 3- Costa Mesa Television was recently honored with three SCAN NATOA, Inc. Star Awards for excellence in local programming. This annual video competition features…
Fire & Rescue crews to conduct wildland fire training in and around Canyon Park
Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue will conduct training exercises May 29 to May 30, 2019 and June 10 through June 14, 2019 in and around…
City Manager Leadership Award for May goes to Senior Planner Mel Lee
Assistant City Manager Tammy Letourneau presented Senior Planner Mel Lee with the City Manager Leadership Award at the monthly Meet and Greet on Thursday May…
Costa Mesa officially opens new Donald Dungan library at Lions Park
On a bright, sunny morning on Friday May 24, Costa Mesa city leaders officially opened the new Donald Dungan Library at Lions Park, culminating Phase…
No residential street sweeping next week due to the Memorial Day holiday
Due to the observation of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 27, there will be no residential street sweeping the entire week. This coincides…
Bridge Shelter Success: George’s Story
There have been a number of success stories originating from the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter, this is George’s story. The Community Outreach team was recently…
Book Plans Now to Celebrate the Opening of New Donald Dungan Library The new library in Lions Park opens Friday, May 24
The new Donald Dungan Library in Lions Park is set to open on Friday, May 24 immediately following a ribbon-cutting ceremony that starts at 10…
Number of trees at Lions Park to more than double by project’s completion
As part of the Lions Park Projects, the city will plant a total of 225 new trees in Lions Park. That number includes a proposal…