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.
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.
Citing family health issues, Harper announced Tuesday he will leave office before his term expires in November. He said he hopes to be succeeded by someone who shares his values.
Most residents believe more housing is needed in Costa Mesa, but cutting a path toward affordability has been difficult, as council members recently demonstrated.