On Tuesday, Aug. 6, the City Council will recognize the Costa Mesa Pony 13U All-Stars and 10U Sox teams, as well as the Costa Mesa Little League 10U, 11U and 12U All-Stars and Major Dodgers teams.

The Council meeting starts at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers.

Members of the public can view the City Council meetings in person, or live on Costa Mesa TV (Spectrum Channel 3 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99), on the City’s YouTube Channel, via Zoom or on the City website www.costamesaca.gov. On the website, click the yellow "Watch CMTV live" button at the top of the page to view the meeting.

Mayor John Stephens attended the IgniteHER Summit at Orange Coast College, attended by 7th-11th grade girls from across Orange County, hosted by Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris and Girls Inc. of Orange County. Mayor Stephens presented a recognition to Girls Inc. of Orange County for 70 years of service and its CEO, Lucy Santana, for 25 years of service with the organization.

The IgniteHER Girls Summit, a collaborative effort between Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris and Girls Inc. of Orange County, aimed to help young girls realize their full potential.

As the leading organization dedicated to addressing the multifaceted challenges facing girls today, Girls Inc. of Orange County demonstrated its leadership by bringing in experts to conduct workshops tailored to girls' specific issues.

The summit featured inspiring presentations from visionary community leaders and trailblazers. Keynote speaker Sirisha Bandla, an aeronautical engineer, commercial astronaut, and Virgin Galactic leader, captivated the audience with her journey into space on the Virgin Galactic Unity 22 spaceflight.

Costa Mesa Police Chief Ron Lawrence and Fire & Rescue Chief Dan Stefano, both Demo Derby drivers in the OC Fair's "Motorhome Madness" fundraising competition recently got a helping hand from Costa Mesa City Councilmember Manuel Chavez and members of Save Our Youth (S.O.Y.), who showed up last week to paint and brand their respective RV's and ensure they made a colorful impact on the event.

The Fairview Developmental Center (FDC) property is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create much needed housing and open space. Take the FDC survey involving three different housing and open space conceptual plans and enter to win a Costa Mesa Swag Bag filled with all your favorite merch! A winner will be selected at random after the survey ends on August 9 at 5 PM.

The Fair Housing Foundation will be holding a Fair Housing Workshop at the Costa Mesa City Hall-Community Room from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, for the City of Costa Mesa.

This workshop is free and open to the public. Attendees will learn about how they are protected under fair housing laws, what their rights and responsibilities as tenants and landlords are, and how to deal with tenant and landlord disputes.

Fair Housing Foundation will explain state and federal fair housing laws, discuss state and federally protected classes, notices, security deposit, rent increases, COVID-19 updates, the Tenant Relief Act, and much more.

The Fair Housing Foundation services residents of the City of Costa Mesa. We are contracted by the City of Costa Mesa and receive funds through the Community Development Block Grants. The housing assistance hotline is 1-800-446-FAIR (3247) or for more information, visit www.FHFCA.org.

The City's next Municipal Election will be held on Nov. 5, 2024.

The filing period started on July 15 and runs through Aug. 9. If an incumbent does not file by Aug. 9, the filing period will be extended to Aug. 14 at 5 p.m., for candidates other than the incumbents. 

Costa Mesa voters will elect three residents to serve a four-year term on the City Council, one from Districts 1, 2 and 6. In addition, Costa Mesa voters will elect a Mayor to serve a two-year term. The City Council meets regularly on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month with Study Sessions taking place on the second Tuesday of the month.

To become an official candidate for Council, an individual must be a registered voter in either District 1, 2 or 6, in the City of Costa Mesa, and must file the necessary documents with the City Clerk.

To become an official candidate for Mayor, an individual must be a registered voter in the City of Costa Mesa and must file the necessary documents with the City Clerk.

A Candidate Handbook, including Official Nomination Papers and Campaign Filing information, will be available by appointment with the City Clerk beginning Monday July 15.

To schedule your appointment, please call the City Clerk/Election Official, Brenda Green at (714) 754-5221 or via email at brenda.green@costamesaca.gov. 

For more information, visit our Elections Page HERE.  

The Costa Mesa Police Department invites you and your family to come out and enjoy National Night Out, a FREE fun-filled evening at Lions Park, 570 W 18th St., on Tuesday, August 6, from 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 

Freshly grilled hot dogs, cookies, water, popsicles, inflatable slide, raffles prizes, music, face painting, art & craft tables, community booths, and much more entertainment.  

¡Falta menos de una semana para National Night Out! ¡Marquen sus calendarios y planeen unirse con nosotros!

El Departamento de Policía de Costa Mesa lo invita a usted y a su familia a salir y disfrutar de National Night Out, una noche GRATUITA llena de diversión en Lions Park, 570 W 18th St, el martes 6 de agosto de 5 p.m. a 7:30 p.m.

Perros calientes recién asados, galletas, agua, paletas heladas, tobogán inflable, rifas de premios, música, pintura facial, mesas de arte y manualidades, puestos comunitarios y mucho más entretenimiento.

For these and other jobs, please visit our website here.

Dig out your shoulder pads and ruffle dresses because Access Costa Mesa is hosting a free ALL abilities friendly dance.

Date: Friday, August 9

Location: Costa Mesa Senior Center 695 West 19^th St. 92627

Time: 6:30-8:30pm*

Ages: 14+

What is included? DJ, dancing, refreshments, & fun!

No RSVP required!

*Please request all rides to arrive by 8:45 p.m. to ensure timely pick-up

No registration required. Call 714-754-5300 for more information. We can’t WAIT to see YOU!

Save the date for an unforgettable night of outdoor cinema on August 17th! Join us at Movies in the Park for a screening of the rip-roaring, treasure-hunting classic, The Goonies.

Festivities begin at 7 PM with exciting activities and a fantastic food truck to kick off the evening. Thank you for joining us, and we look forward to seeing you there!

In art class, seniors embraced their creativity by crafting beautiful origami flowers. Their skilled hands folded paper into intricate designs, resulting in a vibrant bouquet of colorful blooms. The project not only showcased their artistic talents but also brought joy and a sense of accomplishment, as they shared their creations and admired each other's work. The class was filled with a warm, collaborative spirit, highlighting the joy of artistic expression and community.

Say, “Silencio, Bruno!” and join us on August 9^th for a fun night floating under the stars. There will be Luca-themed games, crafts, and activities beginning at 7:00 PM! Take part in all of our exciting activities, like coloring your own vespa, participating in a relay race, and having your face painted, all beginning at 7:00 PM. The movie will start at sunset and this event is open to all ages. Drop-in fees apply to swim, or bring a chair and enjoy the film from the pool deck instead.



We hope to see you there!

The Costa Mesa Concerts In The Park series concluded with a rousing crescendo last Tuesday as the Pacific Symphony wowed the crowd in their first appearance at this popular FREE event.

Costa Mesa TV had a chance to catch up with Conductor and Music Director Carl St.Clair, who held a CostaMazing conductor's clinic for kids prior to the concert. ICYMI, there's good news...Pacific Symphony musicians will be returning soon to perform a free outdoor chamber music concert on their "Symphony on the Go!" mobile stage at Heller Park on Saturday, August 24 at 6:30 p.m. For concert details, visit PacificSymphony.org/SOTG

Check out CMTV's interview with Conductor and Music Director Carl St.Clair HERE.

Our 2024 Concerts In The Park series may have concluded but the Costa Mesa Foundation's work continues on throughout the year, raising money to support and promote community projects within the City. The concert series is one of their largest fundraisers, and we thank them again for helping fill our summers with music and memories.

Here's a Flashback Friday look back to our first concert featuring Yachty by Nature. To learn more about the Costa Mesa Foundation or get involved or donate visit CostaMesaFoundation.org

Check out the video HERE.

Beginning August 2024, Costa Mesa Sanitary District (CMSD) will host town hall meetings to share more about the District’s upcoming three-cart waste collection system rollout. The meetings will take place on the following dates:

August 7, 2024 at 6 p.m. – CMSD Headquarters (290 Paularino Ave., Costa Mesa)

August 10, 2024 at 9 a.m. – CMSD Headquarters (290 Paularino Ave., Costa Mesa)

October 2, 2024 at 6 p.m. – Norma Hertzog Community Center (1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa)

October 5, 2024 at 9 a.m. – Norma Hertzog Community Center (1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa)

Customers are encouraged to attend to learn how the new system will affect them and how they can properly sort their waste. Attendees will also have the opportunity to receive personal guidance on implementing waste-sorting practices. The town hall meetings on August 7 and 10 will be livestreamed on YouTube.

This new system is the result of California Senate Bill (SB) 1383, a statewide effort to combat climate change. This law requires all jurisdictions with a two-cart system to transition to a three-cart system if their waste is not processed at a high-diversion facility. CMSD’s new system ensures that the District meets State regulations, increasing diversion from landfills and supporting the District’s commitment to sustainability.

With this new system, one of the existing Mixed Waste Carts will be exchanged for a new Recycling Cart (blue lid) to dispose of recyclables such as clean paper, cardboard, glass and plastic. The second Mixed Waste Cart will become a Landfill Cart (black lid) used for landfill waste. Customers will continue to use their Organics Cart (green lid) for food scraps and yard trimmings. 

For more information about the town hall meetings and to learn more about the three-cart waste collection system, visit cmsdca.gov/3carts.