Fidel Gamboa receives CEO Leadership Award
Costa Mesa CEO Tom Hatch presented Chief of Code Enforcement Fidel Gamboa with the CEO Leadership Award at the monthly Meet and Greet event on…
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Code enforcement works to improve local housing
In effort to maintain higher-quality housing stock in the City, the code enforcement/community improvement division on a regular basis addresses simple property maintenance issues such…
Sloan is in need of a good home
Sloan, a 5-year old Pit Bull mix is a big girl with an even bigger heart. This girl has lots of love to give but…
Westside business owner John Hawley receives Mayor’s Award at City Council Meeting
On Monday Oct. 17, Costa Mesa Mayor Steve Mensinger presented longtime Westside business owner John Hawley with the Mayor’s Award. Hawley founded Railmakers in 1969,…
City Staff and Council Member Genis attend Housing Summit
City Council Member Sandra Genis and City staff, along with more than 400 local leaders from throughout California, gathered in downtown Los Angeles on Oct….
Public Services looks for bidders for Bristol Street Improvement Project
The Public Services Department advertised the “Bristol Street Improvement project” for construction with a scheduled bid date of Oct. 31, 2016. This much-needed improvement project…
Chinese city leaders visit Costa Mesa to learn more about CERT
City and Fire Department leaders were pleased this week to host a contingent of Chinese government leaders from the city of Chengdu, who visited Costa…
Costa Mesa City Council takes a public stand against Proposition 57
The Costa Mesa City Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing Proposition 57 and joined a growing chorus of cities, law enforcement officials and district attorneys…
Fire Station No. 1 Reconstruction project going out for bids
The Fire Station Reconstruction Project has been advertised for construction bids. The bid opening is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 24. The Public Services Department has…
Bring candy to City Hall to ensure families of the 1/5 Marines have a fun Halloween
The City of Costa Mesa and the Military Affairs Team have launched a Halloween candy collection drive for Marine families. The City will be collecting unopened…
Candidates and ballot measure proponents have new sign ordinance to follow
As campaign season heats up and political signs are prominent throughout the city, residents may not be aware that the City Council adopted a new…
Ribbon cutting, bike parade planned for new multipurpose trail opening on Oct. 8
City officials plan to christen the new Harbor Boulevard Cornerstone Bike Trail on Saturday Oct. 8 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and bike parade that will…