🌱 How a late-night patrol at Costa Mesa Sports Complex ended in arrest
Costa Mesa, California Patch AM: a 5 min readHey there, Costa Mesa! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a late-night patrol at Costa Mesa Sports Complex ended in arrest
- How NMUSD’s new bike rules could change your child’s commute
- What led to the shooting at a Costa Mesa Stater Bros. lot?
Also on today's calendar: Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit) and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
- Thursday: Humid, temps: high: 82, low: 68.
- Friday: Humid, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Suspect Arrested for Grand Theft and Vandalism Following Utility Box Investigation at Costa Mesa Sports Complex (crimevoice.com) — Police on foot patrol at the Costa Mesa Sports Complex arrested a man from Stanton after finding a smashed underground utility box and cut copper wiring, along with tools nearby. Evidence, including matching electrical tape on the suspect and wire cutters, led to grand theft and vandalism allegations tied to recent copper wire theft concerns. 
2. NMUSD welcomes return of students on first day, with one new policy change in place (latimes.com subscription) — Families across Costa Mesa started the new Newport-Mesa school year under a stricter bike policy that bans e-bikes for TK–8 students and requires permits and safety training for all student cyclists. The district is emphasizing education over punishment as staff spread the word about the new rules while welcoming nearly 18,000 students back to campuses.
3. Shooting in a Stater Bros. parking lot in Costa Mesa leads to arrests of man, woman (ocregister.com) — A person was hospitalized with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound after a shooting Tuesday morning in the Stater Bros. parking lot on Newport Boulevard in Costa Mesa. Police later arrested a man and woman at a nearby apartment complex, though investigators have not yet detailed what led to the violence or released the names involved.
4. California investing $95M for more EV and hydrogen fueling stations (ocregister.com) — California is putting $95.2 million into new EV charging and hydrogen fueling stations, and companies with sites in Costa Mesa, like Rove, could benefit from future grants. The state says at least half the funds must serve low-income and disadvantaged communities, while a separate rebate program aims to make first-time EV purchases more affordable.
📸 Around Costa Mesa
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit) →
Norma Hertzog Community Center, 1845 Park Ave, Costa Mesa
9:00 am
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
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Picture Day - Makeup
Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603 -
Mariachi Bakery Santa Ana Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting →
2781 W MacArthur Blvd, Santa Ana
10:00 am -
2026 Networking Mixer w/ Beers & Business OC (Aug)
Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce Synth Beer Company
5:00 pm -
AVID Information Night
Early College High School, 2990 Mesa Verde Dr E, Costa Mesa, CA
5:00 pm -
Back to School Night
Early College High School, 2990 Mesa Verde Dr E, Costa Mesa, CA
6:00 pm -
Trivia at Deli Nerds
Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce 1525 Mesa Verde Dr E # 117 Costa Mesa CA 92626
7:00 pm -
Varsity Football Game- Away
Estancia High Costa Mesa, CA 92627
7:00 pm -
Senior Sunrise
Estancia High Jim Scott Stadium, 2323 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, U
6:00 am -
Picture Day
Early College High School, 2990 Mesa Verde Dr E, Costa Mesa, CA
8:30 am -
Free Art Walk →
Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary, 1702 Fairhaven Ave, Santa Ana
3:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 29
📣 Costa Mesa Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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JV Girls' Volleyball @ Western HS
Los Amigos High Western High School, 501 S Western Ave, Anaheim, CA 92804, USA
4:15 pm -
VAR Girls' Volleyball @ Western HS
Los Amigos High Western High School, 501 S Western Ave, Anaheim, CA 92804, USA
5:30 pm -
VAR Girls' Flag Football @ Ocean View HS
Los Amigos High Ocean View High School, 17071 Gothard St, Huntington Beach, CA
5:30 pm -
JV Girls' Flag Football @ Ocean View HS
Los Amigos High Ocean View High School, 17071 Gothard St, Huntington Beach, CA
7:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
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- Coach Al Franco Boxing — (714) 822-4852
- Fine Form Accounting Inc — (714) 968-2700
- Law Office of Jasminder Gill — (949) 416-9080
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- LOST CAT — MUGGIE.
Missing near Magnolia St/Broadway in Costa Mesa. Black-and-white tuxedo male with distinctive white chest, paws, and white patch around mouth/chin… (Nextdoor The Eastside) - Dr Madorsky and his team from front desk to all of the species physicians are amazing.
I have gone to this office for skin care and cosmetic surgery. Dr Madorsky makes you feel like you are his only patient with his attention and caring… (Nextdoor Westside Costa Mesa)
- Avid Bioservices posted a job opening for Supply Chain Clerk (Airway) in Costa Mesa. Apply here.
- Integral Senior Living | Solstice Senior Living posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Costa Mesa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Costa Mesa here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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