Bridge Shelter Success: Deanne’s Story
Deanne is a Costa Mesa senior woman who spent nearly eight years living in her car with relatives. Recently, she became severely ill and was…
County board of supervisors to take up JWA General Aviation plan on Tuesday June 25
The Orange County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to again consider the John Wayne Airport General Aviation Improvement Program (GAIP) on Tuesday, June 25. This…
Council approves $172 million budget for 2019-2020
The Costa Mesa City Council at the June 18 meeting adopted a $172 million Operating & Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. The 2019-2020…
Two Costa Mesa residents included in arrests of nine for Firearms and Drug Trafficking in Orange County
Costa Mesa Police Special Investigations Detectives recently assisted in a six-month investigation that resulted in the arrest of nine defendants now charged with numerous firearms…
From hard knocks to helping those experiencing homelessness, Gabriel Silva found his passion
Gabriel Silva is a Senior Site Lead for Mercy House working in the city Bridge Shelter. He grew up in a single parent home and…
Bridge Shelter Success: Derek’s Story
Derek was homeless for three years on the streets of Costa Mesa until he recently made a choice to move into the Costa Mesa Bridge…
Bridge Shelter Partner Profile: Russ Carter
Russ Carter first began his involvement with individuals experiencing homelessness in Costa Mesa 14 years ago as part of a small group from Saddleback Church…
Bridge Shelter Success: Marty’s Story
Marty, a senior-aged veteran, recently came to the Costa Mesa Bridge Shelter following a tumultuous break up with his girlfriend of 10 years. With nowhere…
STARs Shine Bright for Costa Mesa Television The City's Municipal Access Channel Wins Awards for Excellent Programming
CMTV 3- Costa Mesa Television was recently honored with three SCAN NATOA, Inc. Star Awards for excellence in local programming. This annual video competition features…
Fire & Rescue crews to conduct wildland fire training in and around Canyon Park
Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue will conduct training exercises May 29 to May 30, 2019 and June 10 through June 14, 2019 in and around…
City Manager Leadership Award for May goes to Senior Planner Mel Lee
Assistant City Manager Tammy Letourneau presented Senior Planner Mel Lee with the City Manager Leadership Award at the monthly Meet and Greet on Thursday May…
Costa Mesa officially opens new Donald Dungan library at Lions Park
On a bright, sunny morning on Friday May 24, Costa Mesa city leaders officially opened the new Donald Dungan Library at Lions Park, culminating Phase…