Federal judge issues ruling affirming Costa Mesa’s victory in sober living lawsuit
The City of Costa Mesa sealed its victory in the groundbreaking case involving Yellowstone Women’s First Stop House, Inc. and two other entities after Federal…
Articles by Tony Dodero
Tamara Letourneau to take City Manager job in Laguna Niguel
Tamara Letourneau, who has been the Assistant City Manager in Costa Mesa for the past five years, has accepted the job to become the new…
Fire & Rescue team member Jon Neal promoted as city’s new Fire Marshal
Costa Mesa Fire Chief Dan Stefano announced that Jon Neal has been appointed to the position of Fire Marshal. “Jon has been a highly valued…
Fairview Development Center to hold Fireworks event on Thursday June 27 at 9 p.m.
Fairview Developmental Center will be holding its annual Independence Day Fireworks event for clients, employees and general public on Thursday June 27. The event starts…
Partial demolition of Harbor Boulevard freeway bridge and pile driving at Fairview bridge to begin
Caltrans work crews will be busy in the coming weeks as they perform pile driving work on the Fairview Bridge and demolition of a portion…
County board of supervisors to take up JWA General Aviation plan on Tuesday June 25
The Orange County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to again consider the John Wayne Airport General Aviation Improvement Program (GAIP) on Tuesday, June 25. This…
Council approves $172 million budget for 2019-2020
The Costa Mesa City Council at the June 18 meeting adopted a $172 million Operating & Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. The 2019-2020…
Two Costa Mesa residents included in arrests of nine for Firearms and Drug Trafficking in Orange County
Costa Mesa Police Special Investigations Detectives recently assisted in a six-month investigation that resulted in the arrest of nine defendants now charged with numerous firearms…
From hard knocks to helping those experiencing homelessness, Gabriel Silva found his passion
Gabriel Silva is a Senior Site Lead for Mercy House working in the city Bridge Shelter. He grew up in a single parent home and…
Bridge Shelter Success: Marty’s Story
Marty, a senior-aged veteran, recently came to the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter following a tumultuous break up with his girlfriend of 10 years. With nowhere…
Fire & Rescue crews to conduct wildland fire training in and around Canyon Park
Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue will conduct training exercises May 29 to May 30, 2019 and June 10 through June 14, 2019 in and around…
City Manager Leadership Award for May goes to Senior Planner Mel Lee
Assistant City Manager Tammy Letourneau presented Senior Planner Mel Lee with the City Manager Leadership Award at the monthly Meet and Greet on Thursday May…