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12/07/2023

Santa is in our city!

If you're wondering where you can see the big man, there are some spots around Costa Mesa where you can tell him what's on your wish list!

12/05/2023

12/04/2023

Have you been to the new Mercado Gonzalez yet?

This place has everything and already has locals buzzing.

📍2300 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA

11/28/2023

Did you hear about the crime rate in Costa Mesa?

We asked residents if they knew how unsafe their city was and most were shocked to hear the statistics.

11/27/2023

Congressional candidate Scott Baugh is casting a spotlight on the severe housing crisis in California, attributing it to flawed government policies.

The candidate says California needs to make home-ownership more attainable, not less. Congressional candidate Scott Baugh has cast a spotlight on the severe housing crisis in California, attributing it to flawed government policies. “Skyrocketing housing prices in California have hit a crisis po...

11/10/2023

State Senator Dave Min, who is running for Rep. Katie Porter's seat in Congress, failed to vote on the Homeless Prevention Act last month, which promised significant reform in tenant protection.

Min refrains from voting on Critical Homelessness Prevention Act. The Senate Judiciary Committee’s September 14th session concluded with public discontent as State Senator Dave Min was recorded as “NVR” (No Vote Recorded) on the decisive Homelessness Prevention Act, SB567. This abstention by M...

11/03/2023

Did you know Costa Mesa is more dangerous than 95 percent of U.S. cities?

Community mobilizes to combat rising theft and violence. Costa Mesa, renowned for its thriving community spirit, finds itself grappling with an escalating crime wave that has left residents startled. FBI data from 2022 unveils a disconcerting picture, positioning the city among the most dangerous in...

10/02/2023

Taxpayers will pay $100 million to bring 166 permanent homelessness housing units to Costa Mesa under California’s Homekey program.

Taxpayers will pay $100 million to bring 166 permanent homelessness housing units to Costa Mesa under California’s Homekey program. Mayor John Stephens, Councilman Loren Gameros, and Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Harlan voted in favor of a $55 million project to transform the Motel 6 off of Harbor Blvd into ...

09/20/2023

Have you tried this new restaurant at South Coast Plaza?

Tableau Kitchen and Bar may often be overlooked amidst the bustling culinary scene at South Coast Plaza. The plaza boasts a lineup of renowned chefs and popular eateries, including Amar Santana from Bravo’s “Top Chef: All Stars,” award-winning Ross Pangilinan, and Michelin-honored Tony Esnault...

09/19/2023

Millions in grant money is being awarded to law enforcement agencies in Southern California to combat organized retail crime, the largest-ever investment of its kind in the state.

Millions in grant money are being awarded to law enforcement agencies in Southern California to combat organized retail crime, the largest-ever investment of its kind in the state. The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) has unanimously approved grants totaling nearly $270 million for 38...

09/15/2023

09/14/2023

Costa Mesa braces for potential economic burdens amid state’s push for electric trucks.

Costa Mesa braces for potential economic burdens amid state’s push for electric trucks. The clash between climate policy and economic reality is becoming increasingly evident, and the effects of such policies are poised to hit Costa Mesa residents hard. The state of California’s latest initiativ...

09/11/2023

09/05/2023

Mesa Verde Plaza owner Mark Les takes a stand against the rising number of cannabis shops in Costa Mesa, filing an appeal that sparks a city-wide debate on balancing commercial growth and community values.

Owner Mark Les Appeals Decision, Citing Impact on Family-Friendly Community. Mark Les, owner of Mesa Verde Plaza, is challenging the Costa Mesa Planning Commission’s approval of yet another new cannabis retail shop. The appeal comes amid growing concerns from local businesses and residents about t...

08/31/2023

08/14/2023

Orange County residents showed up en masse to challenge city council’s selection of the Costa Mesa Tennis Center operator.

Orange County residence showed up en masse to challenge city council’s selection of the Costa Mesa Tennis Center operator. Over 100 impassioned community members swayed the decision-making process of the Costa Mesa City Council on July 18th. City staff and City Council seemed determined to select ...

08/06/2023

Where are you keeping up with local topics?

We want to hear your favorite ways to stay informed about city news - hopefully CMC makes your list😉

08/05/2023

Could you name anyone on the city council?🤔

08/04/2023

Comment something that makes Costa Mesa better!🤩

08/03/2023

What are your thoughts on crime and homelessness in our city?🚨

08/02/2023

08/01/2023

Transparency concerns raised as the city council navigates selection of new tennis center operator.

Transparency Concerns Raised as City Council Navigates Selection of New Tennis Center Operator. Costa Mesa held a July 18 city council meeting at which the city’s management staff made its recommendation for a permanent operator for the Costa Mesa Tennis Center, yet the transparency was called int...

07/29/2023

Orange County officials are expressing frustration over the veto of a bill that aimed to establish quality standards for sober living homes.

Orange County officials in California are expressing frustration over the veto of a bill that aimed to establish quality standards for sober living homes. The Sober Living Accountability Act, championed by Assemblymember Kate Sanchez, would have required privately owned recovery residences that have...

07/25/2023

07/20/2023

Read about the concerns raised by the contradictory stance of Costa Mesa councilmembers on homelessness initiatives.

Inconsistent approaches emerge as the city council backs both Governor Newsom’s controversial state-wide plan and a local, criticized Travelodge conversion. While attempting to tackle the persistent issue of homelessness in their city, six out of seven Costa Mesa city council members have taken a ...

07/19/2023

The city's leaders appear to be supportive of retail cannabis despite significant concerns, new data shows.

City of Costa Mesa supports retail cannabis despite significant concerns, new data shows. The City of Costa Mesa has been slowly introducing commercial cannabis into the city since 2020, according to council meetings, with city Mayor John Stephens being a big advocate for the cannabis industry, push...

07/14/2023

07/13/2023

Costa Mesa is currently experiencing a notable shift in its population, veering away from homeownership to a more rental-based demographic.

Facing a growing trend of renters, Costa Mesa prepares for a landscape change, tackling housing challenges head-on. Costa Mesa is currently experiencing a notable shift in its population, veering away from homeownership to a more rental-based demographic. The city stands out amongst its neighbors, b...

07/06/2023

A change.org petition to modernize the Costa Mesa Tennis Center has been making rounds.

Revitalizing Costa Mesa Tennis Center: A Community’s Plea to Modernize the Heart of Tennis. Costa Mesa, CA – Nestled near the picturesque TeWinkle Park and operated by the Costa Mesa Recreation Division of the Parks and Community Services Department, the Costa Mesa Tennis Center stands as a vita...

06/27/2023

Inconsistent approaches emerge as the city council backs both Governor Newsom's controversial state-wide plan and a local, criticized Travelodge conversion.

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See Santa in Costa Mesa!

Santa is in our city! If you're wondering where you can see the big man, there are some spots around Costa Mesa where you can tell him what's on your wish list! #costamesa #santa #visitsanta #holidayseason #christmas #OCchristmas #visitcostamesa #travelcostamesa #visitorangecounty #cityevents #speakupcostamesa #iheartcostamesa #orangecounty #OC #visit #CA #breaking #new #california #discover #trending #FYP #explore

Where are Student Discounts available??

Tired of paying FULL PRICE? If you're a student, there may be a few different ways to save this season with some discounts available online and in person! Comment your favorite local places to get student discounts too! #costamesa #studentdiscount #spotify #spotifywrapped #hulu #hulustudent #visitcostamesa #travelcostamesa #visitorangecounty #cityevents #OCdiscounts #students #CSFU #chapman #OCC #speakupcostamesa #iheartcostamesa #orangecounty #OC #visit #CA #breaking #new #california #californianews #vote #voter #discover #trending #FYP #explore

Is this the best new place in town??

Have you been to the new Mercado Gonzalez yet? This place has everything and already has locals buzzing. 📍2300 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA #costamesa #mercado #visitcostamesa #travelcostamesa #visitorangecounty #cityevents #mexican #tacos #latino #speakupcostamesa #iheartcostamesa #orangecounty #OC #visit #CA #breaking #new #california #californianews #vote #voter #discover #trending #FYP #explore

Costa Mesa's Crime Rate is WHAT??

Did you hear about the crime rate in Costa Mesa? We asked residents if they knew how unsafe their city was and most were shocked to hear the statistics. #costamesa #crime #community #react #reaction #visitcostamesa #travelcostamesa #visitorangecounty #cityevents #localelections #electionsmatter #costamesapolitics #speakupcostamesa #iheartcostamesa #orangecounty #OC #visit #CA #breaking #new #update #SoCal #SouthernCalifornia #california #californianews #vote #voter #discover #trending #FYP #explore

Fun facts about our city's water supply! Mesa Water is an independent special district that provides water service to 110,000 residents in an 18-square-mile service area that includes most of Costa Mesa, a portion of Newport Beach, and John Wayne Airport. 🎥: @marice_mesa_h2o #costamesa #Mesawater #community #react #reaction #visitcostamesa #travelcostamesa #visitorangecounty #cityevents #localelections #electionsmatter #costamesapolitics #speakupcostamesa #iheartcostamesa #orangecounty #OC #visit #CA #breaking #new #update #SoCal #SouthernCalifornia #california #californianews #vote #voter #discover #trending #FYP #explore

Do you agree? 🤔 City councilman Don Harper says that the number of pot shops in the city should be limited. #costamesa #cannabis #community #react #reaction #cityevents #localcostamesa #costamesacommunity #speakupcostamesa #iheartcostamesa #orangecounty #OC #visit #CA #breaking #new #update #SoCal #SouthernCalifornia #california #californianews #vote #voter #discover #trending #FYP #explore

Have you been to the Noguchi Garden?🪴 This botanical garden is FREE to visit and is located in our beautiful city. Comment some other free and fun things to do in Costa Mesa! #costamesa #NoguchiGarden #community #react #reaction #visitcostamesa #travelcostamesa #visitorangecounty #cityevents #localelections #electionsmatter #costamesapolitics #speakupcostamesa #iheartcostamesa #orangecounty #OC #visit #CA #breaking #new #update #SoCal #SouthernCalifornia #california #californianews #vote #voter #discover #trending #FYP #explore

Does the number of cannabis shops in Costa Mesa threatening family neighborhoods?

Does the number of cannabis shops in Costa Mesa threatening family neighborhoods? A public commenter at the last Costa Mesa city council meeting argued that four pot shops in one concentrated area will turn it into "Cannabis Row". #costamesa #cannabis #community #react #reaction #cityevents #localcostamesa #costamesacommunity #speakupcostamesa #iheartcostamesa #orangecounty #OC #visit #CA #breaking #new #update #SoCal #SouthernCalifornia #california #californianews #vote #voter #discover #trending #FYP #explore

Impact of Pot Shops on Costa Mesa Residents

Do you think Costa Mesa will become a less desirable place to live if the number of cannabis shops continue to rise? Costa Mesa city council heard from one public commenter about resident concerns about the 50 cannabis shop applications to operate in the city. #costamesa #cannabis #community #react #reaction #cityevents #localcostamesa #costamesacommunity #speakupcostamesa #iheartcostamesa #orangecounty #OC #visit #CA #breaking #new #update #SoCal #SouthernCalifornia #california #californianews #vote #voter #discover #trending #FYP #explore

Should Costa Mesa House Other Cities' Homeless?

Should other cities send their homeless to Costa Mesa? The San Clemente city council recently published a letter asking Costa Mesa to use the Fairview Development Center as a temporary facility for other cities homeless populations. #costamesa #homeless #CAhousing #housing #unhoused #community #reaction #ocnews #costamesanews #speakupcostamesa #iheartcostamesa #orangecounty #OC #visit #CA #breaking #new #update #SoCal #SouthernCalifornia #california #californianews #vote #voter #discover #trending #FYP #explore

Where are you getting Costa Mesa news?

Where are you keeping up with local topics? We want to hear your favorite ways to stay informed about city news - hopefully CMC makes your list😉 #costamesa #summer #community #react #reaction #manonthestreet #cityevents #localnews #ocnews #costamesanews #speakupcostamesa #iheartcostamesa #orangecounty #OC #visit #CA #breaking #new #update #SoCal #SouthernCalifornia #california #californianews #vote #voter #discover #trending #FYP #explore

Do you know who is on the city council?

Could you name anyone on the city council?🤔 #costamesa #summer #community #react #reaction #manonthestreet #cityevents #localelections #electionsmatter #costamesapolitics #speakupcostamesa #iheartcostamesa #orangecounty #OC #visit #CA #breaking #new #update #SoCal #SouthernCalifornia #california #californianews #vote #voter #discover #trending #FYP #explore

What has made Costa Mesa better?

Comment something that makes Costa Mesa better!🤩 #costamesa #summer #community #react #reaction #manonthestreet #cityevents #localfood #costamesarestaurant #speakupcostamesa #iheartcostamesa #orangecounty #OC #visit #CA #breaking #new #update #SoCal #SouthernCalifornia #california #californianews #vote #voter #discover #trending #FYP #explore

How is crime impacting our city?

What are your thoughts on crime and homelessness in our city?🚨 #costamesa #summer #community #react #reaction #manonthestreet #cityevents #crime #costamesapolice #speakupcostamesa #iheartcostamesa #orangecounty #OC #visit #CA #breaking #new #update #SoCal #SouthernCalifornia #california #californianews #vote #voter #discover #trending #FYP #explore

Do you know about high density housing in Costa Mesa?

Do you know anything about what's happening in our city?👀 We asked residents how much they knew about a few different local issues - like high density housing. Comment below what issues you want to hear about next! #costamesa #summer #community #react #reaction #manonthestreet #cityevents #housing #speakupcostamesa #iheartcostamesa #orangecounty #OC #visit #CA #breaking #new #update #SoCal #SouthernCalifornia #california #californianews #vote #voter #discover #trending #FYP #explore

Barbie vs. Oppenheimer: Summer Movie Phenomenon

Which movie did you see? We asked movie goers at the Starlight Triangle Cinemas what they thought of the two hottest movies of the summer: Barbie and Oppenheimer. This battle at the boxoffice has become known as #Barbenheimer! #costamesa #barbie #oppenheimer #summer #margotrobbie #ryangosling #cillianmurphy #rdj #movies #cinema #IMAX #community #react #reaction #manonthestreet #cityevents #speakupcostamesa #iheartcostamesa #orangecounty #OC #visit #CA #breaking #new #update #SoCal #SouthernCalifornia #socal #california #californianews #vote #voter #discover #trending #FYP #explore

Do you know what goes on at city hall?

What do you think happens at city hall? You can get involved in your community by stepping up to voice your opinion at some of the council meetings. Make sure you know these couple of things before you go. #costamesa #costamesapolitics #community #cityhall #cityevents #speakupcostamesa #iheartcostamesa #orangecounty #OC #visit #CA #breaking #new #update #SoCal #SouthernCalifornia #socal #california #californianews #vote #voter #discover #trending #FYP #explore

Should Costa Mesa have 60 dispensaries?

The city of Costa Mesa could soon be home to 60 marijuana dispensaries. 20+ dispensaries have been approved and another 40 are on the waiting list. Should the city allow more weed businesses? #costamesa #costamesapolitics #community #weed #dispensary #marijuana #420 #smoke #local #orangecounty #OC #visit #CA #breaking #new #update #SoCal #SouthernCalifornia #socal #california #californianews #vote #voter #discover #trending #FYP #explore

Footage of State Senator Dave Min's Arrest Released

The California senator Dave Min can be heard expressing his disbelief of his blood alcohol level with the arresting officer. Min then inquires about if this will get back to the senate leadership. This footage comes as news of the senator’s DUI arrest was announced earlier this month. #costamesa #costamesapolitics #irvine #DUI #local #orangecounty #OC #visit #CA #breaking #new #update #SoCal #SouthernCalifornia #socal #california #californianews #senate #localelections #vote #voter #discover #trending #FYP #explore

City Council Votes for Another Paid Holiday for Themselves, Costing City Thousands in Productivity Costs

Weeks after approving millions in raises and increased retirement and health benefits, Costa Mesa's city council voted 6-1 to add another paid day off. Only one council member raised concerns about cost to taxpayers and productivity challenges. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Vja7kV #costamesa #localelections #vote #voter #discover #trending #FYP #explore #visitcostamesa #ilovecostamesa #local #orangecounty #OC #visit #CA #breaking #new #update #SoCal #SouthernCalifornia #socal #california #californianews #cityofhearts #costamesacalifornia