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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.
In a lawsuit Monday, state officials declared Measure A violates state law. But city leaders point to a provision that seems to indicate otherwise. Soon it will be up to a judge to decide.
Nelson Coates, who created sets for “The Morning Show” and “Crazy Rich Asians,” will explore the impact of plants and gardens in film and TV narratives during a lecture Tuesday at Sherman Library & Gardens.
Approved by planning commissioners on Feb. 12, plans for a Raising Cane’s on Old Newport Boulevard will be reconsidered at an April 16 council meeting, after one official requested a review.
A first-ever springtime festival — a traditional/modern mashup of cosplay, kimonos, sake tastings, anime and Japanese food — kicks off on April 19 at the Costa Mesa fairgrounds.
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.
School district officials say they may wish to use an 11-acre parcel of surplus land in Newport Beach for an outdoor classroom, open space or something else that provides value, not just profit.
Since arriving at Costa Mesa’s the CAMP in January, Jessica and Davin Waite have offered vegan comfort food classics and locally sourced dishes fresh from the garden. On Thursday, the Plot showcased a boundary-bending curation of items.
Alan Schwalbe, a landlord and former teacher convicted of molestation, was found stabbed to death in his home on Aug. 11, 1993. The cold case was reopened by Orange County Sheriff’s Department in 2022.
