🌱 What Costa Mesa’s fair food says about the national economy.
Costa Mesa, California Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Costa Mesa! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Costa Mesa’s fair food says about the national economy.
Also on today's calendar: Petals & Pistons & Pups Car Show and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Have you heard the rumor about butter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
- Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 80, low: 71.
- Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 79 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• What fairs and carnivals can teach us about the economy (marketplace.org) — The Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa is spotlighted as a real-world example of how food vendors navigate supply chains, high fuel costs, and changing customer spending. Carnival food operator Dominic Palmieri explains how fair crowds, labor trends, and pricing pressures at the Costa Mesa fair reflect broader economic conditions facing working families. 
📸 Around Costa Mesa
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Petals & Pistons & Pups Car Show →
2645 East Coast Hwy, Newport Beach
8:00 am -
Awakened Lifestyle Expo (Mind, Body, Spirit) →
Norma Hertzog Community Center, 1845 Park Ave, Costa Mesa
9:00 am
Saturday August 15
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
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MAGNOLIA Coffee with the Principal
Anaheim Union High School District MHS Library
8:30 am -
2026 Economic Forum
Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce Old Ranch Country Club
11:30 am -
Whine & Wine Wednesdays
Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce 1525 Mesa Verde Dr E #117 Costa Mesa CA 92626
3:00 pm -
Link Crew Training
Estancia High Costa Mesa, CA 92627
8:30 am -
Trivia Night at The Crack Shack
Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce The Crack Shack - Costa Mesa 196 E 17th St Costa Mesa, CA 92627
6:30 pm -
Trivia at Deli Nerds
Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce 1525 Mesa Verde Dr E # 117 Costa Mesa CA 92626
7:00 pm -
Professional Learning Day (No School)
Vista Verde Irvine, CA 92603 -
Mariachi Bakery Santa Ana Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting →
2781 W MacArthur Blvd, Santa Ana
10:00 am -
Classic Car Show →
1625 Gisler Ave, Costa Mesa
10:00 am -
Free Art Walk →
Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary, 1702 Fairhaven Ave, Santa Ana
3:00 pm
Wednesday August 12
Thursday August 13
Friday August 14
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
Saturday August 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This 4 month old male was found on the street, no chip, not fixed.
He is super sweet and affectionate- his neuter and vaccinations will be covered. Is anyone willing to take him in and love him? Debra 714 357-0320 (Nextdoor Orange Coast-Playport) - UPDATE: omg I found him!
I did another lap up and down the street and he ran up to me out of nowhere. I’m so relieved I feel like I’m gonna pass out Hey everyone, I’ve been… (Nextdoor Canyon Park/Fairview Park)
- KE Camps posted a job opening for Summer Day Camp Counselor-Intern in Costa Mesa. Apply here.
- Cardinal Group Companies posted a job opening for Porter in Costa Mesa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Costa Mesa here.
🗞 Nearby News
Newport Beach
- Surf owner settles with Newport Beach to allow lessons (bigcountrynewsconnection.com)
- Gooey good news: Orange County is getting its first Levain Bakery (nbclosangeles.com)
Santa Ana
- Pedestrian dies after being struck by a vehicle in Santa Ana (newsantaana.com)
- Book Child Care Services in Santa Ana, CA with Eileen M. from $23 (care.com)
Laguna Niguel
- Iconic OC Pizza Shop Debuts New Gelato Concept (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I cant spread it (Thank you Julie R. for sending it in!)
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