Two versions of the 2016-2017 City Budget can now be viewed on City website
Residents interested in learning about the City of Costa Mesa’s approved Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget can now see an electronic version by clicking here. For…
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Median meeting largely meets with approval
On Tuesday August 16, Costa Mesa Transportation Services Manager Raja Sethuraman fielded questions from members of the public during a discussion about a planned median…
Things Look Brighter for the Old City Yard
This week, the City of Costa Mesa received an energy rebate 0f $2,300 due to the City’s participation in the Orange County Energy Partnership. Currently,…
Mosquito Abatement Efforts at Fairview Wetlands
The City detailed a multi-agency plan to control mosquito breeding in the vicinity of Fairview Park Wetlands. Following is a status update on the plan:…
Brumbaugh recognized with CEO Leadership Award for his work on city improvement
Costa Mesa City CEO Tom Hatch thanked Code Enforcement Officer Mike Brumbaugh for his extensive community work by presenting him with the CEO Leadership Award…
City and Police Staff work on New Efforts to Improve Pet Care
Members of the Costa Mesa city staff, including police and animal control officials, have stepped up efforts to improve conditions for pets in the city…
City Clerk’s Office finishes work on busy November ballot
Last week the City Clerk’s Office concluded work on an unprecedented eight measures for placement on the Nov. 8 ballot. In addition to the eight…
Caltrans Issues Notice on Closure of Red Hill Bridge
The California Department of Transportation will begin a four-month full closure of I-405/Red Hill Avenue Overcrossing from Main Street to Pullman Avenue tentatively starting Monday,…
City’s Use of Recycled Water is Detailed for the Public
At a recent City Council meeting a resident inquired as to how the City uses recycled water in parks and landscaped areas and whether the…
Five Questions with ‘The Age of Love’ Director Steven Loring
On Aug. 24 from 4:30 to 7 p.m., the Costa Mesa Senior Center will offer a free screening of the movie “The Age of Love,” which…
New UCI Study Launched to Put a Price on Homelessness
Last week the Association of California Cities, Orange County, announced a new partnership with UC Irvine to study and quantify the costs of homelessness on…
City looks to fill vacancy on Senior Commission
The Costa Mesa City Council is accepting applications to fill one vacancy on the Senior Commission. Applicants must live in Costa Mesa. The Senior Commission…