The National Weather Services warns that temperatures in many Orange County communities are expected to reach high temperatures above 90 degrees this week, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are more sensitive to heat. Prolonged exposure to excessive temperatures may cause serious conditions like heat exhaustion or Read More
Assistant City Manager Susan Price announced this week that she is retiring after an impressive 20-year career in the government sector. “Susan is a highly respected leader and trailblazer in the field of homelessness in Orange County. Her success in this area has set a high bar throughout her tenure in Read More
The Costa Mesa City Council is currently seeking residents to serve on the following City Commissions and Committees: Arts Commission: This Commission meets monthly, and consists of seven Council appointed positions. Selection for the Arts Commission will be at large, with a minimum of four Costa Mesa residents, and/or up Read More
Acting City Manager and Fire Chief Dan Stefano presented Senior Center Recreation Coordinator Enyelber Franco with the City Manager Leadership Award for the month of July. “Enyelber is an excellent leader and goes above and beyond for his team,” Stefano said as he announced his award at the monthly Meet Read More
Chief of Inspection Ryan Bohr was presented with the City Manager Leadership Award for the month of June at the July 14 Meet and Greet. “Ryan goes out of his way to provide the same excellent customer experience from the City that he expected when he was working in the Read More
The City of Costa Mesa received a $1.2 million earmark in the FY 2022-23 State Budget thanks to Assembly Member Cottie Petrie-Norris, to upgrade Ketchum-Libolt Park, a City park on the Westside named after two Police Officers who died in the line of duty 35 years ago. “Assembly Member Petrie-Norris Read More
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
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
Due to the observation of the Independence Day Holiday on Monday July 4, there will be no residential street sweeping the entire week through Friday July 8, as Costa Mesa Sanitary District also observes this holiday pushing trash collection back one day. This results in residential gutter lines being cluttered Read More
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
