Irvine officials decided to stay a member of the Orange County Power Authority after voting to pull out last year.
Tag: Costa Mesa
Former Costa Mesa City Manager Alleges Unlawful Firing
After she was fired by the city council in May, former City Manager Lori Ann Farrell Harrison brought a lawsuit against the city, alleging Brown Act violations and unlawful activity from the mayor.
Another Costa Mesa Motel To Become Affordable Housing
After years of sitting vacant on a busy street, a motel will undergo renovations to provide affordable housing.
Seniors to get Affordable Housing in Costa Mesa
After nearly two decades of being included in the housing element, Costa Mesa city officials approved plans for a fully-affordable senior residential building.
Costa Mesa City Council Rejects New Cannabis Store After Public Pushback
Officials scrapped plans for a new cannabis store in Costa Mesa after the city council upheld an appeal for a permit that was previously approved by the planning commission.
Costa Mesa Considers Another Cannabis Shop, Inches Closer to 35-Store Cap
Costa Mesa officials are slated to consider allowing another cannabis retailer, sparking discussion about overcrowding of these businesses and potential negative effects of cannabis sales in the city.
Mesa Water Officials Consider Video Streaming Meetings
The public could soon watch the Mesa Water District from home as the board considers video live streaming their meetings.
Costa Mesa Approves Live-Work Development
To help meet its state housing goal, Costa Mesa will be moving forward with a 38-unit mixed-use development aimed at small businesses.
More Pickleball Courts Are Coming to Orange County
Orange County cities are looking for additional pickleball court space to keep up with demand.
Costa Mesa Scores Legal Victory in Sober Living Home Court Battle
In a ruling filed Dec. 4, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit sided with the City of Costa Mesa, finding the city laws regulating sober living homes aren’t discriminatory.



