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Teen crash victim is remembered

By Bradley Zint — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 PDT

Luis Adrian Torres joined cheer squad just for his sister and left home to avoid being a burden on his mom.

Even on his days off, Luis Adrian Torres was known to visit his co-workers at Chipotle Mexican Grill in Costa Mesa and lend a hand.

Funds sought for teen's funeral service

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 PDT

The family of a Costa Mesa teenager who died after a weekend car crash is raising funds for his funeral service.

Amphitheater open house set

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:07:00 PDT

Vistors can see the changes planned for the Costa Mesa venue.

An open house Wednesday will showcase changes at Pacific Amphitheatre, Orange County Fairgrounds officials said.

Nuisance ordinance draws criticism

By Bradley Zint — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:35:00 PDT

Some detractors says the proposal is too broad, and another asks if it violates the 4th Amendment.

The Costa Mesa City Council faced a heap of criticism Tuesday evening during a public hearing on a proposed ordinance intended to address derelict buildings and other grievances.

Fairview advisory panel to meet in park for tour

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:40:38 PDT

The second meeting of the newly reconvened Fairview Park Citizens Advisory Committee takes place Saturday at Fairview Park.

Mailbag: Hoag's stand on abortions is disingenuous

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 PDT

I object to Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian's decision to cease providing a full range of women's services, ostensibly because not enough procedures are performed.

Seven on probation arrested in sweep

By Lauren Williams — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:20:00 PDT

Offenders targeted had been released under state's 'realignment' program, which aims to relieve prison overcrowding.

The Eastside Costa Mesa home's exterior was flawless, the lawn showing freshly mowed rows, the kidney-shaped pool offering respite from the pre-summer heat.

Deputy to temporarily lead Fire Department

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:17:27 PDT

A deputy chief is being tapped to temporarily lead the Costa Mesa Fire Department until a permanent chief is hired.

Students await vote on their budgetary power

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:10:00 PDT

Orange Coast student government wants long-time practice codified through resolution needing trustee approval.

Orange Coast College's student government could get official recognition Wednesday night for a long-standing practice that lets students manage hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue from the campus bookstore and recycling center.

State beaches to increase parking on Fourth

By Bryce Alderton — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:42:00 PDT

Visitors to Huntington State Beach, Bolsa Chica State Beach and Crystal Cove State Park will pay as much as $5 more to park on the Fourth of July, following a recommendation by the California Coastal Commission.