Snoopy’s back in the house in Costa Mesa

Charlie Brown and friends returned to Costa Mesa City Hall on Friday for opening night of the annual Snoopy House holiday display.

Unsung Hero: Vicki Wadman shares her love of outdoors with young hikers

Nearly every month for the past year and a half, Vicki Wadman of Costa Mesa has volunteered to load up supplies and take a group of 12- to 18-year-olds on hikes. “I just think there are so many positive things going on when you’re outdoors hiking," she says.

Pujols on first at upcoming Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

Newport’s signature holiday event is ready to launch Wednesday.

New research project tracks burrowing owls at Costa Mesa’s Fairview Park

Costa Mesa officials are teaming up with biologists to dig into the activities of burrowing owls that periodically pop up in the city’s Fairview Park.

H.B. man sentenced to federal prison for role in drug-brokering scheme

A Huntington Beach man was sentenced Thursday to five years and eight months in federal prison for his role in a drug-selling operation allegedly involving a Santa Ana psychiatrist, the U.S. attorney's office said.