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Stage must rise before curtain

By Michael Miller — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:20:00 PDT

At UCI, workers are busy reassembling the circular New Swan Theater in preparation for the Shakespeare festival.

Some university parks are born with theaters, and others have theaters thrust upon them.

Split council funds Fairview Park lights

By Bradley Zint — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:29:00 PDT

Costa Mesa's budget is approved, but a separate vote is needed for the $650,000 lighting allocation.

The eleventh-hour debate Tuesday about Costa Mesa's budget largely focused on a single line item: lighting for parking lots in and around Fairview Park.

Family ordered to remove street memorial

By Bradley Zint — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:07:00 PDT

Tribute to teen killed in car crash is taken down at the request of a resident. Homeowners association controls the private median.

The mother of a Costa Mesa teenager killed in a car wreck this week said a resident near the crash site ordered her to take down the makeshift memorial she and others built in his memory.

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.

Tidelands committee holds its first meeting

By Lauren WIlliams — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:43:00 PDT

Advisory panel, harbor fund on the agenda.

Newport Beach's Tidelands Management Committee announced Wednesday during its first meeting that it is seeking applicants for its citizen's advisory panel.

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.

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.

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.

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.