Author: Tony Dodero

New Point in Time Count shows 20 percent less unsheltered homeless individuals in Costa Mesa

Based on numbers released Wednesday May 11 by the County of Orange, Costa Mesa’s extensive measures to reduce homelessness are paying dividends as the number of unsheltered homeless people living in Costa Mesa dropped by 20 percent, compared to the previous count performed in 2019. “This is fantastic news,” Mayor Read More

Costa Mesa receives $10.7 million from State and County agencies to convert local motel to affordable housing

The City is pleased to announce the California Department of Housing and Community Development has awarded the County of Orange approximately $10.7 million in Project Homekey funds to convert one of Costa Mesa’s motels into permanent supportive housing for those experiencing homelessness. “Costa Mesa is already a leader when it Read More