Work gets started on rehabilitation of Ketchum-Libolt Park
City and state leaders took part in groundbreaking ceremony on Monday Feb. 10 as the revitalization of Ketchum-Libolt Park officially began. In attendance were Mayor…
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Detective Sergeant Jacobi is February’s City Manager Leadership Award recipient
City Manager Cecilia Gallardo-Daly presented the City Manager’s Leadership Award for February to Police Department Detective Sgt. Jake Jacobi. “Sgt. Jacobi’s integrity, work ethic, and…
The time is now to apply for a Community Development Block Grant
The City of Costa Mesa released the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 on…
Public Works Installs New Crosswalk Serving Jordan Park
City Public Works staff recently installed a new crosswalk across Tustin Avenue between 21st Street and 22nd Street. The new designated crossing provides an organized…
Renovation Work Continues at TeWinkle Park Lakes
The renovation work at TeWinkle Park Lakes continues. The initial phase of this renovation project involved the transfer of aquatic wildlife from the upper lake…
City Manager taps Jason Pyle to be Interim Fire Chief
City Manager Cecilia Gallardo-Daly has appointed veteran Fire & Rescue leader Jason Pyle to be the Interim Fire Chief to lead the 100-member-strong department that…
Roger Neth, longtime Police Chief and one of the Department’s first sworn officers, passes away
With deep sadness, we share that our former chief, Roger Neth, a foundational leader in the history of the Costa Mesa Police Department, has passed…
City Manager Leadership Award for January is a Banner achievement
City Manager Cecilia Gallardo-Daly presented the City Manager Leadership Award for January to Andrew Banner, the Network Systems Administrator for the IT Department. “Andrew’s contributions…
Finance Buyer Mike Fuentes presented with City Manager Leadership Award
City Manager Cecilia Gallardo-Daly presented the City Manager Leadership Award for December to Finance Department Buyer, Mike Fuentes. “Mike is a dedicated and valued team…
City Manager Gallardo-Daly appoints Alma Reyes to Assistant City Manager
City Manager Cecilia Gallardo-Daly has promoted Alma Reyes to Assistant City Manager, where she will continue to assist with and supervise the day-to-day management of…
Costa Mesa Fire and City leaders unveil new state-of-the-art Regional Training Center
Costa Mesa Fire, City and State leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 9 to celebrate the new state-of-the-art Regional Training Center and tower…
City Manager appoints veteran Police Department leader Joyce LaPointe to be the next Chief of Police
COSTA MESA — City Manager Cecilia Gallardo-Daly announced Costa Mesa Police Department veteran Joyce LaPointe will be the new chief of police, making her the…