Street sweeping postponed this week due to the Labor Day holiday
Due to the observation of the Labor Day holiday, there will be no residential street sweeping Sept. 1 – Sept. 5 2025. This coincides with…
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Capt. Torres receives City Manager Leadership Award for month of August
Interim City Manager Cecilia Gallardo-Daly presented the City Manager Leadership Award for August to Fire Captain Chuck Torres. “As Chief Stefano says, to know Capt….
Experienced city planner named as new Planning and Sustainable Development Manager
Economic and Development Services Director Carrie Tai announced that she has appointed Martina Caron as the Department’s new Planning and Sustainable Development Manager. Caron will…
New initiative kicks off to envision the future of housing in Costa Mesa
The City of Costa Mesa will hold an Open House on Wednesday, July 30 at the Norma Hertzog Community Center to invite residents, local businesses,…
City Manager Leadership Award for July goes to Senior Engineer Fouladi
Interim City Manager Cecilia Gallardo-Daly named Senior Engineer Bobby Fouladi as the July City Manager Leadership Award winner. “Bobby manages a wide range of Capital…
Assembly Woman Petrie-Norris secures state funding to expand Behavioral Health Care Beds at Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter
The City of Costa Mesa has received state funding from Assembly Woman Cottie Petrie-Norris to expand the existing behavioral health care program at the Costa…
Crime Prevention Specialist Martinez receives City Manager Leadership Award
Deputy City Manager Alma Reyes presented the City Manager Leadership Award for June to Jenette Martinez, the Crime Prevention Specialist in the Police Department. “It…
Deputy Chief LaPointe named as Interim Costa Mesa Police Chief
Deputy Chief Joyce LaPointe has been named the Interim Police Chief to replace outgoing Chief Ron Lawrence, who is retiring this Friday June 27. This…
Statement from Mayor John Stephens and Mayor Pro Tem Manuel Chavez on federal immigration actions
Amid the anxiety and fear that some in our community are experiencing because of recent Federal immigration and deportation actions, the City of Costa Mesa…
Costa Mesa City Council appoints Gallardo-Daly as the interim City Manager
The Costa Mesa City Council voted unanimously at the Tuesday, June 3 closed session meeting to appoint Cecilia Gallardo-Daly as the interim City Manager. “The…
Street sweeping cancelled during Memorial Day week
Due to the observation of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 26, there will be no residential street sweeping the entire week through May…
Planning Commission Study Session on Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan set for May 27
The City of Costa Mesa will host a Planning Commission Study Session to discuss the Fairview Developmental Center Specific Plan on Tuesday, May 27 at…