Costa Mesa Police Deputy Chief Joyce Lapointe, who’s worked at CMPD since 1997, was named interim chief this week. She will replace Chief Ron Lawrence, who retires Friday.

Even during periods of economic and political uncertainty, it’s not difficult to find someone in the city of Costa Mesa — whether it’s a city employee, charitable organization or volunteer ...

Orange County’s culinary celestial sky got a touch dimmer after Costa Mesa’s Hana re, noted for its kaiseki-style sushi, lost its one-star status this year.

The man accused of killing a longtime Arizona pastor told police he had planned to murder other pastors and priests across several states.

Pollen and Air Quality forecast for Costa Mesa, CA with air quality index, pollutants, pollen count and pollution map from Weather Underground.