Orange County Board of Education mask lawsuit rejected by Supreme Court of California

The Supreme Court of California has rejected a request by the Orange County Board of Education to block students from being required to wear face coverings in school according to court records obtained Thursday.

'It's Time for Fun': 2021 Orange County Fair kicks off in Costa Mesa

After being forced to take a hiatus in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year's Orange County Fair is in full swing and kicks off Friday in Costa Mesa for a 23-day run.

Rediscover Costa Mesa: Noguchi Garden
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In this segment of Rediscover California, Sandra Endo gives us a look at Noguchi Garden in Costa Mesa.

Vans co-founder Paul Van Doren dead at 90

Vans co-founder Paul Van Doren has died, the company announced on Friday. He was 90 years old.

OC Fair will be held in-person this summer, organizers announce

Great news carnival lovers! The OC Fair will be happening in-person this summer, organizers announced Thursday. The fair will be held from July 16 through August 15 in Costa Mesa with limited attendance. 

Two OCC students found dead on campus

Two Orange Coast College students were found dead in a housing facility on the Costa Mesa campus, and their deaths may have been from drug overdoses, it was reported Thursday morning.

Spectator dies after being hit by vehicle during street takeover in Costa Mesa

A man has been arrested on a murder charge after one person was killed and two others were injured early Thursday morning in street takeovers in Costa Mesa and Anaheim, police said.

Popular Costa Mesa high school coach loses daughter in fiery crash, wife and children remain hospitalized

The Nolans were a typical American family of six until an unthinkable tragedy forever changed their lives.  Popular Costa Mesa High School football coach Jimmy Nolan’s wife and children got into a fiery car crash that killed their youngest daughter and left the others fighting to survive.

West Nile mosquitoes found in Costa Mesa

Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District officials have found the first sample of mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus in Costa Mesa, prompting another warning on Wednesday to residents to help with the battle against the pests by tipping out stagnant water around their homes and using insect repellant.  

South Coast Plaza reopens in Costa Mesa

The giant South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa will reopen Monday, along with many Southern California indoor malls amid a relaxation of some of the state's restrictions.

Costa Mesa campaign to encourage face-coverings or city may impose fines

With the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Costa Mesa is part of a county-wide initiative to encourage people to wear masks.“We are begging you, wear your face masks,” says Mayor Katrina Foley. “This is no big deal. It is a simple face covering but it will save people’s lives.