Crime and Homelessness Concerns Motivate City Council Candidate Michael Buley’s Campaign
Keeping Costa Mesa as a safe community for families is a priority for Buley, and it starts with compassionate...
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Jeff Pettis Wants to Address Crime, Homelessness, and ‘Smart Development’ in Bid for Costa Mesa City Council
Pettis wants to secure more funding for law enforcement and create neighborhood watch-style programs to reduce rising rates of...
Costa Mesa’s Cannabis Compromise: Fewer Shops, Looser Restrictions
The City Council’s latest decision seems like a win for public safety, but may be a Trojan Horse that...
Quid Pro Quo? Mayor Stephens’ Son Works in City’s First Cannabis Shop Father Publicly and Privately Supported
Questions of favoritism arise as mayor’s son secures job in dispensary the mayor supported. Mayor John Stephens has come...
What Are Costa Mesa’s Homeless Housing Projects Costing You?
Taxpayers will pay $100 million to bring 166 permanent homelessness housing units to Costa Mesa under California’s Homekey program....
Mesa Verde Plaza Owner Challenging Costa Mesa’s Approval of Cannabis Retail Shop
Owner Mark Les Appeals Decision, Citing Impact on Family-Friendly Community. Mark Les, owner of Mesa Verde Plaza, is challenging...
Residents Show Up and Change City Council Direction
Orange County residents showed up en masse to challenge city council’s selection of the Costa Mesa Tennis Center operator....
Cannabis Commercialization in Costa Mesa: Industry Faces Growing Concerns as Mayor Stephens Pushes Initiative
City of Costa Mesa supports retail cannabis despite significant concerns, new data shows. The City of Costa Mesa has...
Costa Mesa’s State Ranking for Financial Health Under “Moderate Risk”
The city’s “Moderate Risk” ranking for poor pension fund management could drag the city to the financial brink if...
Costa Mesa Councilmember Manuel Chavez Runs Unopposed for City Council
Chavez is running unopposed for Costa Mesa’s Fourth District. Manuel Chavez is the first Latino to be elected to...