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Photo Gallery: Student Awards Breakfast

Photo Gallery: Student Awards Breakfast

The 34th annual Les Miller Outstanding Student Awards presented by the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce was held Friday morning at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa hotel.

 

Costa Mesa hires executive to replace Naghavi

The city of Costa Mesa has made a preliminary offer to fill the job of economic and development director, the city spokesman confirmed Friday.

 

Three injured when column falls at fairgrounds

Three people were injured, one seriously, when a decorative column fell over Friday at the Orange County Fairgrounds, authorities said.

SCAQMD board member hears it from mostly pro-fire ring crowd

About 50 speakers voiced their opinions on the fire ring controversy Friday afternoon at Huntington Beach's council chambers.

 

Critic questions air-regulator's doctorates

A critic of the region's air-quality agency is questioning the academic credentials of a board member empowered to vote on the fate of the fire rings in Newport Beach and Huntington Beach.

 

Michelle Steel launches bid for supervisor

Orange County's representative on the state Board of Equalization officially began her campaign this week for a seat on the county's Board of Supervisors.

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Irvine tackles housing for developmentally disabled

Irvine Councilwoman Christina Shea's proposal to investigate and improve the housing situation for developmentally disabled residents drew...

Costa Mesans weigh in on General Plan

From urging better zoning enforcement to improving housing options for the homeless, those who attended a Wednesday night workshop on...

Irvine council clashes on routine items

Although typically considered routine, the consent calendar contained three items that caused a hubbub at Irvine's City Council meeting...

AQMD: Beach bonfires increase pollution

The South Coast Air Quality Management District, the agency that could effectively ban beach fire rings throughout Orange and Los Angeles...

Hearing on dock fees delayed

A hearing scheduled for Thursday afternoon that could have decided the fate of a lawsuit alleging that the Newport Beach City Council...

Costa Mesa considers parks and recreation goals

The Costa Mesa Parks and Recreation Commission met alongside the City Council on Tuesday at City Hall to review about a dozen goals.

Public Safety

Police Files: May 17

Newport Boulevard: A drunk driver was reported in the 1800 block at 12:10 a.m. Thursday.

Police Files: May 16

Shasta Lane: A drunk driver was reported in the 600 block at 1:11 a.m. Wednesday.

Newport plans to add property crime unit

As the city of Newport Beach continues to shrink its workforce, one place it hopes to expand is the Police Department.

D.A. seeks more possible victims of tennis coach

D.A. seeks more possible victims of tennis coach

After charging an Irvine tennis coach with eight felony counts of lewd acts with a child under 14, prosecutors are asking for more victims...

Supervisor says county won't charge hikers

Supervisor says county won't charge hikers

Orange County will not seek repayment of the $160,000 spent rescuing two Costa Mesa hikers who went missing Easter weekend in Trabuco...

Former teacher from Newport to stand trial on sex abuse charges

A former Los Angeles Unified School District teacher from Newport Beach was ordered to stand trial on 14 charges of sexually assaulting nine...

UCI police looking for suspect in March thefts

UC Irvine police on Wednesday asked for the public's help in identifying a man they said stole items from locked rooms in the engineering...

Rabid bat found in Costa Mesa garage [updated]

A bat infected with rabies was found on the garage floor of a Costa Mesa home, according to authorities.

Business & Real Estate

CdM resident donates $500K to Girls Inc.

Girls Inc. of Orange County announced this week that a Corona del Mar resident has donated $500,000 to the organization.

Opening with a bang at BCYC

Opening with a bang at BCYC

The Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club — which dubs itself the "friendliest yacht club on the bay" — heralded its opening day for the...

Newport offers look at proposed budget

In a study session before its meeting Tuesday night, the Newport Beach City Council took a first look at the city's proposed budget for...

Theme sought for Christmas boat parade

The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce's Commodores Club is asking for the public's help finding a theme for this year's annual Newport Beach...

 Court fight has happy ending

Court fight has happy ending

After settling a lawsuit against Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister Co., Robb Havassy ended up with 365 surfboards.

Stumped for Mother's Day? Take her out to eat

Stumped for Mother's Day? Take her out to eat

If you can think of no other gift for your mom on Mother's Day, there's always an easy fallback: Treat her to a meal after all the ones...

Education

City, school district agree on gift, split on who to thank

City and school officials in Costa Mesa certainly agree on the merits of a $100,000 grant for athletic facilities at two local high schools.

College board refuses to draft labor agreement

The Coast Community College District on Wedensday shot down a request to draft an agreement that would pre-negotiate hiring terms with local...

New AP prep tool: pancakes

"Good luck AP test takers" scrolled across Costa Mesa High School's electronic marquee Friday morning.

School district accepts $100,000 from city

The Newport-Mesa Unified School District on Tuesday night accepted the first installment in a grant program from the city of Costa Mesa that...

Coastline's distance learning works for vets

Navy veteran Sean Roberson is a Southern California native and student at Coastline Community College, but his graduation Saturday will be...

UCI chancellor vows punishment for 'slave' note

UC Irvine's chancellor on Tuesday pledged to find and discipline whoever slipped a racist note into a black female student's backpack last...

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