Adams Avenue rehabilitation from Fairview Road to Peterson Place
Construction began in early April to remove and replace damaged concrete sidewalks, curb, gutter, and wheel chair ramps on both the north and south sides…
News & Features
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TeWinkle Middle School named a 2017 California Gold Ribbon School
The State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson recently announced that 275 middle schools and high schools are being honored under the Gold Ribbon Schools…
Fire academy recruits train for live fire techniques
Costa Mesa Fire and Rescue recruits continue to progress in their academy training. Recently, the academy cadre was led by Captain Joe Noceti and the…
New restaurant facility being planned for former Souplantation site at Mesa Verde Shopping Center
The former Souplantation at 1555 Adams, in the Mesa Verde Shopping Center, will be demolished and replaced by a new, three to four restaurant tenant…
‘Even when you are stagnant, you got to go forward’
Even the times Elmore McBride found himself homeless, he remained a very meticulous man who preferred things neat and orderly. Still there was something holding him back…
Fire and Rescue teams to take part in the Emergency Operations Exercise at John Wayne Airport
On Friday, April 14, John Wayne Airport will be conducting a Triennial Emergency Operations Exercise from the hours of 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This…
New medians coming to Placentia Avenue
The City Council approved moving forward with the Placentia Avenue Median Improvement Project. Public services was able to secure a grant in the amount of…
Costa Mesa restaurants once again top the 75 Best Places to Eat in Orange County
Costa Mesa once again proves that when it comes to the best restaurants in Orange County, we are the leaders of the pack. The Orange…
Endangered Riverside fairy shrimp discovered by city officials in Fairview Park
Costa Mesa City officials conducting extensive surveys of vernal pools in Fairview Park this winter announced they have discovered a new, endangered species of fairy…
City Manager Hatch presents Leadership Award to Robindale Shepherd
City Manager Tom Hatch presented Finance Department Accounting Specialist Robindale Shepherd with the March City Manager Leadership Award at the monthly employee Meet and Greet…
Mayor’s Award goes to SOS founder Jean Forbath
Costa Mesa Mayor Katrina Foley presented Jean Forbath, a longtime charity leader and advocate for Costa Mesa’s low-income communities, with the Mayor’s Award at the…
Costa Mesa’s Jack Hammett Sports Complex will be new home to Chargers Summer Training Camp
The Costa Mesa City Council gave unanimous approval Tuesday night March, 21 to enter into a 10-year use agreement with the Los Angeles Chargers to…