FBI says ‘Tis the Season for Holiday Scams
The FBI issued this warning to the general public to be wary of scams during the holiday season. How to Protect Yourself With the holidays…
Public Safety
Stories and features about the city’s police and fire personnel who work to keep the community safe.
Protection for kids is installed at Davis Field
A local resident reported some hazardous conditions relating to drug use at Davis Field at Lions Park and noted that it was potentially unsafe for…
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…
Residents urged to Sign up for AlertOC to get critical information during emergencies
Because September marks National Preparedness Month, public safety officials are urging residents and businesses to prepare for the many hazards that threaten our daily lives…
CMPD snares seven offenders in probation compliance operation
Officers from the Costa Mesa Police Department and members of the Orange County Probation Department arrested seven offenders on Thursday Aug. 25 for outstanding arrest…
Chief Sharpnack welcomes newest officer to the department at swearing-in ceremony
Police Chief Rob Sharpnack on Monday Aug. 29 welcomed Nicholas Dempkowski to the force, the latest police officer to leave another department and join Costa…
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…
Chiefs Take Part in Motor Home Madness Demolition Derby at the Fair
On Thursday Aug. 11, Costa Mesa Fire Chief Dan Stefano and Chief Rob Sharpnack participated in the Motor Home Madness Demolition Derby at the 2016…
Police Foot Patrols Welcomed by Residents and Businesses
As part of the department’s Community Oriented Policing efforts, Costa Mesa officers are expanding a new foot patrol unit that has been having success with…
Orange County DA Rackauckus says state measures and laws are contributing to crime spike
Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckus told a Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce breakfast crowd that state laws that make it harder for law enforcement to…
In the Spotlight: CMPD Officer Lance Healey
Costa Mesa Police Officer Lance Healey was the recipient of June’s CEO Leadership Award. Our video team spent some time with Healey, who helps run the…
Costa Mesa Police Officer Lance Healey honored with CEO Leadership Award
City CEO Tom Hatch presented Costa Mesa Police Officer Lance Healey with the June CEO Leadership Award at the monthly meet and greet on Thursday…