Concerned residents and members of the Costa Mesa City Council Tuesday requested an in-depth audit of the police department’s use of automated license plate readers and a study of alternatives to ...

Costa Mesa to audit license plate reader program after misuse by police officer

Three men were arrested last week in Costa Mesa on suspicion of possessing 20 pounds of ketamine and $100,000, according to authorities. Detectives with the Costa Mesa Police Department, Anaheim ...

Recent news that a former Costa Mesa police officer used Flock camera data 13 times to track his wife, his ex-girlfriend and a third person led to the City Council ordering an audit of the program.

Los Angeles Times: Costa Mesans ‘peek behind the curtain’ of law enforcement on Day 1 of Citizens’ Police Academy

Among the participants in Costa Mesa’s Citizens’ Police Academy this year are mechanics, retail clerks, IT technicians, retirees, recent graduates and others from all walks of life. They hung on every ...

Costa Mesans ‘peek behind the curtain’ of law enforcement on Day 1 of Citizens’ Police Academy

Sounds like another day in Costa Mesa, California. Located centrally in Orange County, this under-the-radar city blends luxe, coastal elegance with counter-culture energy and style, allowing visitors quick and convenient access to the attractions and events Southern California is known for.

While you’re near Segerstrom, leave yourself a few hours to check out the Costa Mesa Art Walk. The free, self-guided audio tour, accessible via smartphone, guides you through 20-plus pieces of public art in and around the theater complex, including one-of-a-kind works by Isamu Noguchi and Joan Miró.