Suspect arrested for DUI after a five car collision in Costa Mesa
Several of our Facebook readers asked on October 14 if we knew what had happened on Baker St. and the 405 Freeway. It turns out there was an awful DUI…
A man was arrested after he tried to burn down the Costa Mesa Police Department HQ this morning
The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) front lobby was temporarily closed today after a man set a fire at the front doors. Early this morning, at approximately 1:00 a.m., a man…
Fair Food Drive-Thru extended into October at the OC Fair & Event Center
The drive-up food fun will continue through October, making the fall even sweeter for fans of delicious fair fare. The Fair Food Drive-Thru will take place Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays…
The Costa Mesa Police Department is trying to locate a critical missing person
The Costa Mesa Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating a missing man, Thor Wahlgren, male, white. COSTA MESA, Calif. (Sept. 10. 5, 2020) – At approximately 8:45 a.m.,…
Caregiver arrested for elder abuse in Costa Mesa
COSTA MESA, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2020) – The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) on Tuesday, Sept. 1, arrested Rima Abikaram, 50, Fullerton, on suspicion of elder abuse after she was caught on…
Orange County adds a second COVID-19 testing site at the OC Fairgrounds
Large-scale drive-through coronavirus testing opens at OC Fair & Event Center August 26 Santa Ana, Calif. (August 25, 2020) – Just six weeks after opening the Anaheim Supersite, the County…
Two anti-face mask demonstrators were arrested for trespassing in Costa Mesa
An anti-face mask rally in Costa Mesa on Saturday afternoon, August 15, resulted in the arrest of two women on suspicion of trespassing, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department's…
Demonstration set for 5 p.m. today at the corner of Bristol and Sunflower
COSTA MESA, Calif. (Aug. 10, 2020) – The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) is aware of the planned peaceful demonstration expected to start at 5:00 p.m. on the corner of…
A DUI suspect was arrested after a wrong way crash in Costa Mesa involving 8 vehicles
The Costa Mesa police arrested Fernando Rodriguez Rabago, 24, whose last known address was Whittier, after an 8-vehicle traffic collision that occured at 19th and Newport Bl. in Costa Mesa…
Free food distributions in and around Santa Ana on Saturday, July 11
Power of One Foundation (POOF), working with the City of Santa Ana and other nonprofit groups and businesses, is providing an emergency food assistance distribution at MainPlace Mall in Santa…
The OC Fair Board issues a solidarity proclamation in support of the Black Community
COSTA MESA - The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors unanimously issued a proclamation today in support of the Black Community and stands united against discrimination and committed…
Transient arrested for the murder of a Costa Mesa auto repair shop owner
COSTA MESA, Calif. (June 9, 2020) – The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) has arrested a former auto repair employee on suspicion of murder after a business owner of the…
The police foiled a mass street takeover in Santa Ana and Costa Mesa on Cinco de Mayo
How did you celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Chances are you did not participate in a ridiculous street takeover but that is exactly what happened on Tuesday night in an area…
The 2020 Orange County Fair has been canceled
https://youtu.be/78ZiT01JKqE COSTA MESA (April 27, 2020) - The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors voted unanimously today to cancel the 2020 OC Fair, one of the most anticipated…
The Costa Mesa police canceled this Friday’s DUI checkpoint due to the rain
The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) has cancelled a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, March 13, 2020, from 8:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. within…