Harlan: Convenience shouldn't overshadow deeper value

Throughout Costa Mesa there have been signs of new economic investment along our major corridors.

Mansoor, Rush debate issues at forum in Laguna Beach

LAGUNA BEACH — Two State Assembly candidates for the 74th District espoused nearly identical fiscal positions at a forum Friday night,...

Costa Mesa puts numbers to street repairs

After months of calling for greater capital improvement spending, some Costa Mesa City Council members saw a more detailed picture of the...

City of Newport sends Obama campaign $35K invoice for CdM visit

The city of Newport Beach spent $35,043.04 on police officers when President Obama stopped in Corona del Mar in February for a campaign...

Commissioners reject plaque for Pham

A request to place a memorial at Costa Mesa City Hall where a city maintenance worker jumped to his death was denied Wednesday.

Newport considers tapping reserves

With reserves expected to reach $98 million next fiscal year, Newport Beach officials indicated this week that they may be ready to spend...

Survey: Sanitary District customers like their service

The Cosa Mesa Sanitary District has received an 89.9% approval rating from residents, according to a survey conducted by a local research...

Pink slip issue argued before Court of Appeal

SANTA ANA — An attorney for pink-slipped Costa Mesa employees urged a three-judge panel Wednesday to keep in place a court-ordered...

Newport council approves pension changes for firefighters

Newport Beach firefighters will pay more toward their pensions, and newly hired firefighters will receive less in their retirement,...

Smith: Say what you will, but Mansoor took my questions

In the 10 years I have been writing about former Costa Mesa City Councilman Allan Mansoor, most of my commentary has been critical,...

74th Assembly District candidates to gather for forum

A candidates forum for the 74th Assembly District will take place from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday at Laguna Beach City Hall, 515 Forest Ave.

New candidate enters Costa Mesa council race

Marshall B. Krupp wants to see business handled differently in Costa Mesa, so he has added his name to the list of City Council candidates.

Costa Mesa lawyers praise marijuana ruling

A federal appeals court decided Monday that cities do not violate the federal rights of the disabled when they shut down medical marijuana...

McCarthy to run for Costa Mesa City Council

Planning Commissioner Colin McCarthy, who serves as president of the conservative Costa Mesa Taxpayers Assn., announced Monday that he is...

Marines lunch together at Big Canyon Country Club

At one point during lunch at Big Canyon Country Club on Sunday, as dozens of Marines were enjoying filet mignon and roasted garlic mashed...

Newport set to dole out special event grants

Two groups may receive more than 70% of the city's annual special event grants, if the Newport Beach City Council approves the city staff...

Wu: Out-of-town donations are pretty common

Palo Alto physicist Charles Munger Jr. has jumped into the 74th District Assembly race.

Harlan: Council should explain new budgetary direction

Like many parents, I am often questioned by my children about my decisions.

Costa Mesa council OKs Starbucks after a latte discord

Eastside Costa Mesa is about to get another Starbucks, the third in about a 2-mile stretch off 17th Street, but this...

Laguna Woods group endorses Bob Rush

The Laguna Woods Democratic Club has given its support to 74th Assembly District candidate Bob Rush, according to a news release this week.