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Coffee in hand, Costa Mesa? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Costa Mesa police warn pet owners after hot-car dog rescue
  • What will Costa Mesa do with its growing cannabis housing fund?
  • Could Costa Mesa become the new home of the OC Auto Show?

Also on today's calendar: 2,200 Steps - Walk to Remember 9/11 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Sunshine and humid, temps: high: 81, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Costa Mesa Officers Rescue Dog Left in 100-Degree Vehicle (crimevoice.com) — Costa Mesa first responders recently broke a car window to rescue a dog trapped in a locked Tesla where interior temperatures topped 100 degrees. The animal was evaluated and found unharmed, and police are using the incident to warn local pet owners about the dangers of leaving animals in hot vehicles, even briefly.
   

• Costa Mesa pauses cannabis-funded homebuyers assistance plan, will let funds accrue (latimes.com subscription) — Costa Mesa officials have decided to pause their cannabis-tax-funded first-time homebuyer assistance plan and let the dedicated fund grow beyond its current $842,000. With median home prices around $1.4 million, councilmembers are weighing whether future dollars should support a pilot ownership program, bolster a housing trust for affordable projects, or be redirected, leaving key decisions to the next council.
   

• OC Auto Show exits Anaheim with new event, venue coming in spring 2027 (ocregister.com) — Costa Mesa's OC Fair & Event Center is being eyed as a possible new home for the long-running Orange County Auto Show, which is leaving the Anaheim Convention Center and targeting a spring 2027 relaunch. Organizers want a more immersive, test-drive-heavy "car culture" experience and say outdoor venues like the fairgrounds and its Costa Mesa Speedway could better showcase performance, off-road, and electric vehicles.
   

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Other local events
    Friday September 11
  • Coffee with the Principal
    Sonora Elementary Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    8:15 am
  • Coffee with the Principal
    Whittier Elementary Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    8:15 am
  • Friday Flag Deck
    Killybrooke Elementary Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    8:40 am
  • Movie Night at Sonora
    Sonora Elementary Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    5:30 pm
  • Live Music Fridays
    Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce 1525 Mesa Verde Dr E #117 Costa Mesa CA 92626
    6:00 pm
  • Varsity Football Home Game
    Estancia High Jim Scott Stadium, 2323 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, U
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday September 12
  • Nina Jo Smith House Concert →
    Costa Mesa CA
    2:00 pm
    • Sunday September 13
  • Mesa City Church Fall Launch →
    55 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa
    • Wednesday September 23
  • Cake Baking Class in Costa Mesa →
    Pink Me Up Makery, 369 E 17th St #2, Costa Mesa
    9:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Hello,
    Can anyone recommend a reputable, affordable handyman to install a portable AC? It should be a pretty easy job. Thank you in advance for your… (Nextdoor Westside Costa Mesa North)
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🗞 Nearby News

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Santa Ana

  • Santa Ana should lead Orange County by ending Flock surveillance (ocregister.com)

Los Alamitos

  • Shades Of Seal Beach: Photographer Captures Brilliant Sunsets Amid Hurricane Impact (patch.com)
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Ok Costa Mesa! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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