Code Enforcement confirms latest sober living home closures
In the city’s recent settlement agreement with Solid Landings, the rehab home operator was to close 15 of 33 facilities within 30 days of the…
Costa Mesa Police Officer Lance Healey honored with CEO Leadership Award
City CEO Tom Hatch presented Costa Mesa Police Officer Lance Healey with the June CEO Leadership Award at the monthly meet and greet on Thursday…
Be safe on July 4 and avoid injuries
Beginning June 30 through July 4, safe and sane fireworks will be available for sale and for use in the city of Costa Mesa. While…
Problem home is razed after years of substandard conditions
Since 2006, the home at 276 E. 19th Street had been cited for trash and debris promoting calls to Code Enforcement and several court hearings…
Costa Mesa native America Arias takes home second Emmy Award as news producer
Costa Mesa native America Arias recently was the recipient of her second Emmy Award winning the Best Newscast-Evening Larger Markets at the 45th Annual Northern California…
Mariners Christian School celebrates graduation of eighth-Grade Class
Earlier this week, Mariners Christian School held its graduation ceremony for the eighth-grade Class of 2016. On Wednesday June 15, eighth-grade students, families, friends, and the…
Justin Martin named as new Recreation Manager
Interim Recreation Manager Justin Martin has been named as the city’s new Recreation Manger. Assistant Chief Executive Officer Tamara Letourneau announced that the vacant Recreation…
James Ross tapped to fill in role of interim Public Services Director
With the departure of Public Services Director Ernesto Munoz, CEO Tom Hatch has brought aboard public services veteran James G. Ross as the interim director. Ross,…
City asks legislature to halt proposal that cripples local government review
Mayor Steve Mensinger, on behalf of the City Council, has sent a sharply worded letter to two high ranking legislative leaders announcing the city’s opposition…
Bart Mejia named as new city engineer
The Public Services Engineering Division received news that longtime fellow employee, Bart Mejia, has been promoted to City Engineer. Chief Executive Officer Tom Hatch, alongside Public…
Newport Harbor student and Daughter of CMPD Lieutenant Honored for Perfect ACT Score
Newport Harbor High School student, Baylee Bakkila, daughter of longtime Costa Mesa Police Lt. Victor Bakkila, was recently honored at the Newport-Mesa Unified School District (NMUSD)…
Next round of community meetings on voting districts coming up
As part of the city’s outreach to residents regarding the voting district measure on the November ballot, there will be two more Community Meetings on…