Developers break ground on new luxury living project at 580 Anton
To celebrate its soon-to-be-constructed 250-unit luxury appartment building, executives from Legacy Partners joined together with city and business leaders on Thursday Feb. 18 for a…
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Tips for Tree Care During Drought
The urban forest is a cherished resource that provides cleaner air, cooler temperatures, enhances public health and creates vibrant lively neighborhoods. As the climate becomes…
City of Costa Mesa encourages donating not dumping unwanted goods
Several 40-yard dumpsters sit along the north and east walls of the City of Costa Mesa Corporation Yard. Some bins hold green waste such as…
City joins in celebration of Tet Festival and Lunar New Year at OC Fair and Event Center
Council Member Sandra Genis and members of the city staff attended the opening of the 35th Annual USVA Tet Festival this past weekend at the…
New bus shelters and benches coming thanks to grant money city received
In 2014, the city captured a Measure M2 grant to improve three bus stops located at Harbor Boulevard/Victoria Street, Harbor Boulevard/Wilson Street, and Wilson Street/Harbor…
Residents sought to serve on city committees, deadline is Feb. 19
The Costa Mesa City Council wants you to get involved and is seeking residents to serve on the following city committees: Bikeway and Walkability Committee: This…
Ranch Afterschool Program recognized for excellence
Costa Mesa’s Parks and Community Services Department has been chosen for the 2015 California Park & Recreation Society Award of Excellence for Environmental Stewardship for…
City joins with South Coast Plaza officials to kick off Lunar New Year
Mayor Steve Mensinger and Mayor Pro Tem Jim Righeimer and members of the city staff attended South Coast Plaza’s opening celebration of the Chinese Lunar…
Hearing slated for Saturday on Fairview Developmental Center closure
On Saturday Feb. 6, state officials will hold a public hearing on the future of the Fairview Developmental Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m….
Le and Brown are named new sergeants for CMPD
The Costa Mesa Police Department has two new sergeants today as veteran officers Bang Le and Jimmy Brown were sworn in Thursday outside Chief Rob…
Former CMPD Chief Neth receives Mayor’s Award
Mayor Steve Mensinger presented former Costa Mesa Police Chief Roger Neth with the Mayor’s Award at the Tuesday Feb. 2, 2016 City Council meeting. Mensinger…
Plastic Eggs, Candy and Small Toys Needed for Easter Egg Hunt for Marine families
The city of Costa Mesa and the Costa Mesa Military Affairs Team are currently seeking donations of medium and large size plastic eggs, individually wrapped…