City to work with federal government to get accurate information for the 2020 Census
Every 10 years, the City has the opportunity to provide updated address and map data to the U.S. Census Bureau in preparation for the decennial…
News & Features
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City strikes Silver in award for energy efficiency
At a recent Energy Partnership meeting, the City of Costa Mesa received its award for reaching Silver Status within the partnership. The Partnership, formed in…
Assistant City Manager Rick Francis departs city for new role at John Wayne Airport
Assistant City Manager Rick Francis has accepted a new role with John Wayne Airport as the Assistant Airport Director. Francis joined the City of Costa…
Jack Hammett Sports Complex construction enters Phase II
The fields that the Los Angeles Chargers football team will use for Summer 2017 Training Camp are undergoing final preparation before lush sod can be…
Costa Mesa names new Director of Economic and Development Services
Veteran city planner Barry C. Curtis will become the new Economic and Development Services Director for the City of Costa Mesa beginning in July. “We…
Community Gardens get some Spring Cleaning
Recently more than 20 active gardeners from the Del Mar and Hamilton Community Gardens volunteered their time to clean-up the community garden common areas. These…
Chargers present Mayor with $50,000 check for Mobile Recreation Program
Mayor Katrina Foley officially accepted a $50,000 check last week from the Los Angeles Chargers that will go toward reviving the city’s Mobile Recreation Program…
Pavement work completed on Bear Street
The Public Services Department recently finished grinding of old deteriorated pavement and installation of new pavement on Bear Street between I-405 and the City limits…
Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Pierce’s hard work and dedication earns him Leadership Award
City Manager Tom Hatch named Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Pierce the winner of the May City Manager Leadership Award at the monthly Meet and Greet this…
Police cite Bicycle Safety Month as a reason to urge caution for bicycle riders and motorist alike
The Costa Mesa Police Department and the California Office of Traffic Safety request bicycle riders and motorists alike to be cautious during May’s National Bicycle…
Costa Mesa residents sought to serve on city committees
The Costa Mesa City Council is currently seeking residents to serve on the following city committees: Access Building, Fire and Housing Board of Appeal: This…
Plans for 127th OC Fair announced as day one of the annual extravaganza is fast approaching
Mayor Katrina Foley and City Manager Tom Hatch recently attended a meeting at the OC Fair & Event Center to learn about some of the…