Politics

Critters offer O.C. Fair preview

Critters offer O.C. Fair preview

Animals big and small made appearances at the Orange County Fair Board's monthly meeting Thursday, bringing a spirit of excitement for what'...

Use of city's fields might be reconsidered

Costa Mesa might reconsider which local athletics groups should have greater access to the city's fields and how much they should pay...

Budget on cards for council meeting

Permit applications being accepted

Costa Mesa officials are now accepting applications from people who wish to have a block party on their street during the Fourth of July.

Steel picks up Rohrabacher endorsement

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Costa Mesa) has endorsed Michelle Steel for Orange County supervisor, according to an announcement from Steel's...

Missing art portrayed as inventory misstep

Newport Beach will probably change the way it tracks its public art pieces, updating records at least annually, City Manager Dave Kiff...

Fair Board rejects Senate bill

The Orange County Fair Board agreed Thursday to formally oppose a bill that activists warned could lead to privatization of the publicly...

Most local homeless have ties to Costa Mesa

Most local homeless have ties to Costa Mesa

Challenging perceptions that the homeless mostly come to Costa Mesa from other communities, new data show a solid majority of the city's...

City reimbursed for damaged sewer main

A dredging company reimbursed the city of Newport Beach for $25,000 in damages made to a sewer main, according to city documents.

America: What better band to play on Fourth?

"Nothing says July 4 like America," Newport Dunes spokesman and former Daily Pilot publisher Tom Johnson said at a news conference Wednesday...

Newport won't meet with AQMD board member

Newport Beach will not hold a public hearing with a South Coast Air Quality Management board member on the fire ring debate similar to one...

Costa Mesa moves forward with housing for homeless

At a short meeting Tuesday night, the Costa Mesa City Council saw what acting mayor Wendy Leece called "a defining moment" in the city's...

Sanitation district audit flags rates

The Costa Mesa Sanitary District's contract for solid waste and recycling services is acceptable, but there is room for improvement,...

Bill would make 'reckless' people pay for rescue

A state legislative proposal unanimously approved Tuesday by the Orange County Board of Supervisors would allow governments to be reimbursed...

His 'Sweet Home' Costa Mesa

His 'Sweet Home' Costa Mesa

Rock songwriters have long had love-hate relationships with their cities of origin. A browse through the lyrics of Paul Simon ("Nothing...

Social network asks city to reduce posts

Costa Mesa's official use of Nextdoor.com has been scaled back following recent resident concerns about...

Irvine mayor to speak about supporting local companies

Irvine's Mayor Steven Choi will host the Annual Business Luncheon with the Mayor on Tuesday.

Council to consider funding housing for homeless

The Costa Mesa City Council on Tuesday is scheduled to consider approving a loan of up to $500,000 to help pay for permanent housing for...

Volunteers needed for Costa Mesa's 60th anniversary

Costa Mesa's upcoming birthday bash needs volunteers — 100 of them.

Preliminary budget not balanced

Costa Mesa's preliminary budget for the coming year includes a significant increase in capital-improvement spending that, when combined with...

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