State issues new stay-at-home orders in light of rising hospitalization rates
Due to a rise in COVID-19 hospitalization, Governor Gavin Newsom and state public health officials have issued a new regional state-at-home order that will go…
New City Council is seated after another historic Costa Mesa election
On Tuesday Dec. 1, the City Council ratified the results of the Nov. 3 election that reflected a historic citywide turnout. Katrina Foley was sworn…
Spark of Love toy drive begins its 28th year
Local firefighters are getting fired up about taking part in the 2020 Spark of Love Toy Drive campaign to help provide toys for kids in…
Costa Mesa receives Golden Hub of Innovation Award for business recovery efforts
The Association of California Cities – Orange County awarded the City of Costa Mesa’s reStore Costa Mesa Recovery Team and the Costa Mesa Business Assistance…
SOS to provide mobile medical unit to Bridge Shelter clients
Individuals who seek out shelter services arrive at the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter needing much more than housing. Primary among their concerns is healthcare. In…
Mayor Foley presents Power of One Foundation with Mayor’s Award
Mayor Katrina Foley recognized the Power of One Foundation with the Mayor’s Award at Tuesday Oct. 6 City Council. Through their hard work and partnership…
OC Mayors urge the public to Mask Up and slow the spread of COVID-19
If you thought masks weren’t cool in Orange County, think again. All of Orange County’s 34 mayors have teamed up to send a message to…
Chris’s story: Bridge Shelter helped him go from life on the streets to a home of his own
While living in the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter, Chris received assistance from Costa Mesa outreach workers and partners in the Network for Homeless Solutions to…
Costa Mesa Fire Chief Dan Stefano is new president of California Fire Chiefs Association
Costa Mesa Fire Chief Dan Stefano has been officially sworn in as the new president for the California Fire Chiefs Association (CalChiefs), becoming the first…
Costa Mesa launches virtual campaign to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
On Tuesday, the City Council officially proclaimed the month of Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month. The City of Costa Mesa will…
Orange County moves into less restrictive Red Tier and more business sectors to reopen
State officials announced that Orange County officially moved off the Purple Tier, the highest and most restrictive level on the blueprint for reducing COVID-19 in…
Cooling Center Open in Costa Mesa
With temperatures forecasted to be in the mid 90s this weekend in Costa Mesa, the City plans to open a cooling center from 10 a.m….