City files public nuisance complaint and asks court to take action against New Harbor Inn
The City of Costa Mesa filed a public nuisance complaint against the New Harbor Inn, a rare civil abatement move that, if successful, will bring…
News & Features
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SMART Camp is back for 2016
SMART Camp, which is a collaborative program between the City of Costa Mesa and the Newport-Mesa Unified School District, will be back again this summer….
Local students go behind the scenes at Youth in Government Day at Costa Mesa City Hall
About 80 students from Costa Mesa, Estancia, Newport Harbor and Early College high schools took over City Hall on Wednesday morning April 20 to take…
City looking for volunteer to fill vacancy on Parks and Recreation Commission
The Costa Mesa City Council is accepting applications to fill one vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Applicants must live in Costa Mesa and…
Mayor Mensinger and church leaders will again help local residents spruce up their homes
On April 30, please join Costa Mesa Mayor Stephen Mensinger along with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Christ Lutheran and Palm Harvest…
City earns ‘Mega’ water saver title from Mesa Water District
At the Mesa Water District’s Board of Directors regular meeting on Thursday April 14, the City of Costa Mesa was recognized for its water conservation…
Students get Immersed in Signature Academies
College Park Elementary School’s Mandarin Immersion Program is accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year. The program is available to kindergarten and first grade students who reside…
N-MUSD Brings Home the Gold
The California Department of Education (CDE) awarded twelve elementary schools in Newport-Mesa Unified School District (NMUSD) with the California Gold Ribbon Award, in recognition of…
Estancia Drama presents Urinetown
Estancia High School’s award winning drama department ends the 2015-2016 season with the presentation of Urinetown, a hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love and revolution in…
TeWinkle Middle School Teacher Receives Second Fulbright Award
Brian Ristow, TeWinkle Middle School Special Education Teacher and former Teacher of the Year, was awarded the Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching from the United States…
City to test drive new hydrogen-powered Toyota
Toyota Motor Sales USA will be lending the City a 2016 Toyota Mirai for a couple of weeks to test drive. The car has an…
New fence built at Downtown Recreation Center enhances event space
City officials recently installed new fencing outside the Downtown Recreation Center in Lions Park. The new fence will allow for an enhanced events space for…