Street sweeping cancelled for Memorial Day holiday
Due to the observation of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 25, there will be no residential street sweeping the entire week through Friday,…
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Senior Planner receives City Manager Leadership Award for the month of May
City Manager Cecilia Gallardo-Daly presented the May City Manager Leadership Award to Senior Planner Michelle Halligan. “Michelle is an unstoppable force, with a keen understanding…
Costa Mesa Public Works team wins award for Fairview Road improvements
On Wednesday, May 6, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Orange County section, presented the City of Costa Mesa with the “2026 Outstanding Transportation…
Public Works deploys Innovative solution to advance Adams Avenue curb construction
This week, the contractor building safety and mobility improvements on Adams Avenue used a creative solution to install the new center medians with a machine…
Fairview Park Master Plan documents are available for public review
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents for the Fairview Park Master Plan Update are now available for public review. The CEQA documents evaluate potential environmental…
Deadline to submit poems for Sidewalk Poetry Project for Ketchum-Libolt Park is today April 27
As part of a collaboration between the city’s Public Works and Parks & Community Services departments, the City of Costa Mesa is accepting short poem…
Parks recreation coordinator Victoria Castillo is April’s City Manager Leadership Award recipient
City Manager Cecilia Gallardo-Daly presented the City Manager Leadership Award for April to Recreation Coordinator Victoria Castillo. “Victoria is beloved by her coworkers and city…
Come Cruise the Loop along Mesa Verde Drive East on April 12
The public is invited to take part in the fun, family-friendly “Cruise the Loop” community festival on Sunday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 1…
Costa Mesa recognized with Tree City USA designation for the 21st year
The City of Costa Mesa has once again been recognized as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. 2025 marks the 21st year that…
The draft Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan is coming soon to the public
The City of Costa Mesa will host a series of Community Open Houses as it continues the public outreach process for the Fairview Developmental Center…
City demonstrates safety improvements at Placentia Avenue and Center Street intersection
On Sunday, March 8, City Public Works Department staff hosted a community outreach event at the Placentia Avenue and Center Street intersection. Mayor Pro Tem…
Fire Captain Heunemann receives the March City Manager Leadership Award
City Manager Cecilia Gallardo-Daly presented the City Manager Leadership Award to Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue Captain John Heunemann. “Captain Heunemann has a broad range…