Police graduate 20 from citizen’s academy
The department held a citizen’s academy graduation on Wednesday Nov. 18 at 6:30 pm. There were 20 citizens who graduated from the 11 week program….
Tanager Drive landscape renovation completed
Costa Mesa public service crews recently finished the Tanager Drive landscape near the Costa Mesa Country Club main entrance. The work resulted in the removal…
ARTventure gets rave reviews
The opening reception of ARTventure, the Cultural Arts Committee’s new signature event, took place on Friday evening Nov. 13 at the Cisco Home showroom in…
Seniors share life stories with friends and families
Fridays at the Costa Mesa Senior Center are a lively and busy time with volunteers, staff and patrons going about their daily activities. This particular…
City is gearing up for new ARTventure weekend event beginning Nov. 13
The City’s Cultural Arts Committee and Parks and Community Services Department have set the stage for a unique, three-day arts event that will feature more…
Three captains and division chief honored at swearing in ceremony
The Fire and Rescue Department held a special swearing-in ceremony on Friday Oct. 30 at the City Council Chambers to honor both the promotion of three new…
Fair Board unanimously OKs going forward with Arlington Drive bio-swale and bike trail project
The OC Fair Board of Directors voted 9-0 at the October meeting to begin the process to enter into a partnership with the city of…
Substation for a day a big hit on Shalimar Drive
On Saturday, Oct. 31, the Costa Mesa Police Department hosted a “Substation for a Day” on Shalimar Drive. The goal of the event was to…
A train rolls in to the Senior Center
A new train has steamed its way in to the doors of the Senior Center. No, it’s not your typical railway locomotive. It’s a fun…
Costa Mesa Fire veteran Jason Pyle promoted to division chief
Costa Mesa Fire Chief Dan Stefano announced that Fire Capt. Jason Pyle has been promoted to fire division chief, giving him oversight over the department…
Quilting class sews up friendships and crafting skills
Between exercise, computer and arts and crafts classes such as the Monday afternoon quilting, the Costa Mesa Senior Center is busier than ever. It’s likely…
Longtime Fire Department leader Fred Seguin set to hang up his helmet
When Deputy Fire Chief Fred Seguin graduated in 1978 from Canyon High, the fire service wasn’t exactly a burning desire for him as a career…