HUD's community development block grants fund efforts undertaken by cities and local nonprofits that assist low-income families, the unhoused or those at risk for homelessness.
After arduously drafting plans to fulfill planners' visions of a pedestrian- and bike-friendly site on Old Newport Boulevard, the chain's hopes for a second drive-through almost went down in flames.
Amendments to the city's cannabis laws represent an about-face in a process that's so far given a green light to the industry, as council opinions shift.
With much consideration of Costa Mesa's historic housing woes, and a bit of horse-trading, officials passed a law imposing affordability requirements on rental projects over 50 units.
Daily Pilot and TimesOC readers share their thoughts about local issues and events. This week, letters about CPUC's proposed fixed fee and Costa Mesa's IHO follow multiple concerns about the conservative H.B. council majority's votes on the library.