Fire Chief appoints a new Battalion Chief and Fire Marshal/Assistant Chief
Fire Chief Dan Stefano announced the promotion of Andrew Harris as the new Battalion Chief for the Fire & Rescue Department as well as Chief…
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Chief Stefano announces he will be stepping down from his position after a 30-year career in the Fire Service
After a distinguished 30-year fire service career, Chief Dan Stefano announced he would be leaving his position with the City of Costa Mesa Fire &…
Building Technician Sheila Larsen is latest City Manager Leadership Awardee
City Manager Cecilia Gallardo-Daly awarded the City Manager Leadership Award for October to Building Technician II Sheila Larsen. “When I first arrived here, I did…
Costa Mesa Police Department Announces Jason Chamness as next Deputy Chief
COSTA MESA — The Costa Mesa Police Department announced the promotion of Captain Jason Chamness to Deputy Police Chief, a 22-year department veteran who is…
Costa Mesa Payroll Finance Officer Anna Dolewski receives Outstanding Public Service Award
Longtime Payroll Finance Officer Anna Dolewski has received the prestigious Outstanding Public Service award from the Government Finance Officer Association. Dolewski was nominated by her…
Recreation Coordinator Emily Pulaski is latest to receive City Manager Leadership Award
Interim City Manager Cecilia Gallardo-Daly presented Recreation Coordinator Emily Pulaski with the City Manager Leadership Award for the month of September. “Emily is the definition…
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…
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…