Author: Tony Dodero

The City is requesting your feedback on how to best assist local families and individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness with HOME-ARP funds

A portion of the funds from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) has been allocated to Costa Mesa and other cities that receive HOME funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The HOME-ARP Program must primarily benefit qualifying individuals and families who are homeless, at Read More

Costa Mesa Receives $10 Million from Senator Dave Min For Historic Investment in City Parks and Open Space

Senator Dave Min (D-Irvine) announced today that Governor Newsom has signed the 2022-23 State Budget into law, securing the largest ever direct appropriation to the City of Costa Mesa of $10 million for historic investments in the City’s parks and open space. “This is a great example of a State Read More

Officer Tu is presented with the City Manager Leadership Award for June

City Manager Lori Ann Farrell Harrison presented the City Manager Leadership Award Winner the month of June to Police Officer Kenneth Tu. “Officer Tu has consistently demonstrated the highest level and proficiency in his crime-fighting efforts,” Farrell Harrison said. “I’m grateful for all the dedicated officers in our Police Department Read More

Assembly Member Cottie Petrie-Norris presents Costa Mesa with $2.5 million for new Fire & Rescue Regional Training Center

On Friday June 3, Assembly Member Cottie Petrie-Norris presented a $2.5 million check to City officials to rebuild Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue’s Station 4 and training tower into a state-of-the-art Regional Training Facility. Mayor John Stephens, Council Member Arlis Reynolds, City Manager Lori Ann Farrell Harrison and Chief Dan Read More

Applications For Independence Day Block Party Street Closure Requests Due June 13

Applications for Costa Mesa residents who would like to request a street closure to throw a block party on Independence Day are due by Thursday, June 13. The application packets are available online or can be requested by phone at 714-754-5300. The packets include instructions and rules and regulations governing Fourth of Read More