Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit Thursday, alleging Costa Mesa still hasn’t filed a “compliant” housing plan – but some city elected officials say the lawsuit is unnecessary and they’re working to get a plan approved.
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Costa Mesa Backs Off Rental Registry
Officials on Tuesday backed away from further exploring a rental registry and tracking eviction complaints filed in court amid pushback from landlords and apartment interest groups.
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It Might Cost More to Run a Business and Get a Hotel Room in Costa Mesa
Another Orange County city is exploring putting two separate tax increase measures on next year’s ballot as cities struggle to rein in widening budget gaps.
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Costa Mesa Might Require Staffing at Self-Checkout Stands
Last week, Costa Mesa city councilmembers respond to employee calls for improved staffing following Long Beach’s lead requiring employees to be on-hand at self-check out stands.
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Rehabilitating the Iconic Lakes At Costa Mesa’s TeWinkle Park
The lakes at Costa Mesa’s TeWinkle Park – a beloved city landmark – will be undergoing critical renovations as officials say the man-made water system is seeping a million gallons of water a month and plagued by bird poop.
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Costa Mesa Inches Closer to an Immigration Legal Defense Fund
Costa Mesa is moving forward with launching an immigration legal defense fund, potentially starting a rental registry and supporting a lawsuit challenging deportation sweeps in Southern California.
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Costa Mesa to Consider Opposing Deportation Sweeps on Two Fronts
On Tuesday, officials are expected to discuss launching a legal defense fund for immigrant residents facing deportation as well as participating in a lawsuit challenging how ICE sweeps are being conducted in the region.
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Costa Mesa Donates $100K for Immigration Aid; Explores Joining Lawsuit Against ICE Sweeps
Officials are donating $100,000 to be used towards helping immigrants impacted by ICE raids while contemplating starting a legal defense aid fund and challenging the immigration sweeps in court.
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Does Orange County Spend Enough on Building Housing?
County officials unveiled a new budget that allocates $350 million for spurring housing development as some city officials say it’s time for the county to take a bigger role in curbing the housing crisis.
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Orange County’s Transit Leaders Delay on Video Live Streaming
For the third time in a decade, Orange County Transportation Authority leaders bring up video live streaming options this week without taking action.
