PoliticsCongressional Candidate Scott Baugh Takes a Stand Against California’s Housing CrisisCosta Mesa ConfidentialNovember 27, 2023November 27, 2023 by Costa Mesa ConfidentialNovember 27, 2023November 27, 20230807 The candidate says California needs to make home-ownership more attainable, not less. Congressional candidate Scott Baugh has cast a
PoliticsDave Min’s Absence on Crucial Homelessness Vote Sparks OutrageCosta Mesa ConfidentialNovember 7, 2023November 7, 2023 by Costa Mesa ConfidentialNovember 7, 2023November 7, 20230775 Min refrains from voting on Critical Homelessness Prevention Act. The Senate Judiciary Committee’s September 14th session concluded with public
CommunityCosta Mesa Faces Crime Surge: Local Group Takes ActionCosta Mesa ConfidentialNovember 2, 2023November 2, 2023 by Costa Mesa ConfidentialNovember 2, 2023November 2, 202301296 Community mobilizes to combat rising theft and violence. Costa Mesa, renowned for its thriving community spirit, finds itself grappling
Editor's PicksWhat Are Costa Mesa’s Homeless Housing Projects Costing You?Costa Mesa ConfidentialSeptember 28, 2023October 2, 2023 by Costa Mesa ConfidentialSeptember 28, 2023October 2, 202301112 Taxpayers will pay $100 million to bring 166 permanent homelessness housing units to Costa Mesa under California’s Homekey program.
CommunityTableau Kitchen and Bar: A Fusion of Flavors and Innovation at South Coast PlazaCosta Mesa ConfidentialSeptember 19, 2023September 19, 2023 by Costa Mesa ConfidentialSeptember 19, 2023September 19, 20230906 Tableau Kitchen and Bar may often be overlooked amidst the bustling culinary scene at South Coast Plaza. The plaza
UncategorizedSouthern California Law Enforcement Agencies Receive $270M Grant to Combat Organized Retail CrimeCosta Mesa ConfidentialSeptember 15, 2023September 15, 2023 by Costa Mesa ConfidentialSeptember 15, 2023September 15, 20230707 Millions in grant money are being awarded to law enforcement agencies in Southern California to combat organized retail crime,
EnvironmentClimate Policy Becoming Expensive for Costa MesaCosta Mesa ConfidentialSeptember 6, 2023September 6, 2023 by Costa Mesa ConfidentialSeptember 6, 2023September 6, 20230865 Costa Mesa braces for potential economic burdens amid state’s push for electric trucks. The clash between climate policy and
Community Editor's PicksMesa Verde Plaza Owner Challenging Costa Mesa’s Approval of Cannabis Retail ShopCosta Mesa ConfidentialSeptember 1, 2023September 1, 2023 by Costa Mesa ConfidentialSeptember 1, 2023September 1, 202301281 Owner Mark Les Appeals Decision, Citing Impact on Family-Friendly Community. Mark Les, owner of Mesa Verde Plaza, is challenging
Editor's PicksResidents Show Up and Change City Council DirectionCosta Mesa ConfidentialAugust 14, 2023August 14, 2023 by Costa Mesa ConfidentialAugust 14, 2023August 14, 202301001 Orange County residents showed up en masse to challenge city council’s selection of the Costa Mesa Tennis Center operator.
UncategorizedCosta Mesa Councilmember Don Harper Calls into Question Transparency in Selection Process for Tennis Center OperatorsCosta Mesa ConfidentialAugust 1, 2023August 1, 2023 by Costa Mesa ConfidentialAugust 1, 2023August 1, 20230995 Transparency Concerns Raised as City Council Navigates Selection of New Tennis Center Operator. Costa Mesa held a July 18