April 17th 2024: Passenger traffic for John Wayne Airport (SNA) increased slightly for the month of February over last years February numbers. According to the airport 856,665 passengers went through its gates which was a increase of 1.8 percent over the previous years numbers. Any increase in traffic is good although the airport is limited on hours it operates as well as the number of flights allowed. AD: Get $20 off your first Walmart Plus order after signing up, click link for more information. Save $20 off Walmart Plus link. History Of John Wayne Airport: John Wayne Airport (JWA)  ..read more

April 12th 2024: Costa Mesa’s own MoonGoat Coffee is expanding with the opening of a fourth location this one in Irvine at the UCI Research Park. The new location is at 5171 California Avenue Suite 100 in Irvine and is open 6 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday and from 7 am to 2pm on weekends. The new coffeehouse apart from the poular coffee drinks also serves home made sandwiches such as avocado toast, pizza pockets as well as drinks such as chagaccino a vegan mocha made with mushroom extract. Costa Mesa in the last few years become a hot coffee scene with its numerous great independent coffee shops ..read more

April 11th 2024: Lots of people are eagerly awaiting the debut of Shake Shack in Costa Mesa the East Coast burger chain is slowing opening more locations in Southern California. Right now the company is advertising for employees for its Costa Mesa location with a $22 hourly wage including tips, check with Shake Shack for exact details. The Costa Mesa location has a projected opening date of May 9th so not to far away for the legions of Shake Shake fans to wait. But other locations are coming to Orange County in the not too distant future with an Irvine location also hiring right now; With othe ..read more

March 20th 2023: This Saturday is the Hope Fest OC at the Orange County Fair & Event Center. The event is designed as a multicultural music and arts festival for the whole family. The day long event features activities like crafts, games, live music, prizes as well as food trucks and, shopping vendors all day. AD: Get $20 off your first Walmart Plus order after signing up, click link for more information. Save $20 off Walmart Plus link. When: Saturday March 23rd from 1 pm to 10 pm Where: The OC Fair & Event Center in the Costa Mesa Building, Santa Ana Pavillion, Plaza Pacifica and ..read more

Saturday March 16th: St Patricks Day is tomorrow which is just an excuse for many to drink green beer party and, hopefully eat some good Irish food. Durty Nelly’s in Costa Mesa near Bristol and Redhill for years was one of my favorite hangouts any day not just St Patricks Day. The pub is friendly and known for good food and beer as well as most nights events such as karaoke, trivia, music performances or comedians so its worth checking out any night; But on St Patricks Day they have a menu that includes fish and chips, corned beef sandwiches, bangers and mash and of course corned beef and cabb ..read more

March 12th 2024: The Impalas Magazine’s best in the west low riders tour rolls in to the OC Fair & Event Center this Sunday. The show features amazing classics as well as low riders, mini trucks, bombs, dubs and low rider bicycles. During the event live on stage will be Kurupt and Daz. When: Sunday March 17th from 11 am to 5 pm Admission: General admission is $30, children 12 and younger are free with paid adult admission. Parking is the usual $12 for fairground events. AD: Get $20 off your first Walmart Plus order after signing up, click link for more information. Save $20 off Walmar ..read more

March 10th 2024: Of the many food stands in the new Northgate Mercado in Costa Mesa one that might be overlooked with the many stalls of traditional Mexican food is El Sinaloense Sushi. The restaurant originated in the Mexican state of Sinaloa and serves Japanese Sushi with Mexican flavors and ingredients. This was my go to restaurant when Northgate Mercado in Costa Mesa mainly because it was a little overlooked as the crowds flooded the other new restaurants. But it seems word is getting out about the high quality sushi here sold for a reasonable price. You can get things such as your traditi ..read more

March 5th 2024: This Saturday is an event at Costa Mesa City Hall that might interest many parents. Join Assemblywoman Cottie Petri-Norris with the California Highway Patrol and Costa Mesa Police Department and the City Of Costa Mesa for a car seat safety check up event. Have the CHP check is your chid’s car seat has been installed correctly. Unfortunately many car and, booster seats have been installed incorrectly and used. GQ Parachute Co. motor car safety harness section (seat belt; safety harness) by GQ Parachute Co. Ltd is licensed under CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0 If you want to take part in this fr ..read more

March 4th 2025: Good news for Costa Mesa fans of Shake Shack a Costa Mesa location will open this year. The chain has kind of a cult following on the East Coast and is adding more locations on the West Cost to compete with homegrown favorite In N Out. The Costa Mesa location will be in the location of the former old A framed IHOP at 333 East 17th Street which was demolished for the new Shake Shack. The new Costa Mesa location is one of three new locations coming to Orange County with other restaurants opening in Huntington Beach and Brea. If you are a fan of the chains signature burgers, chick ..read more

March 4th 2024: Congratulations to the Newport Harbor High School boys soccer team as well as the Estancia High School girls soccer team for winning their CIF Championships. During tomorrows Costa Mesa City Council meeting the council will honor both teams. If you plan on attending the city council meeting there will also be an official proclamation which will recognize Women’s History Month. Location: Costa Mesa City Hall council chambers at 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa Time: Tomorrow at 6pm AD: Get $20 off your first Walmart Plus order after signing up, click link for more information. Sav ..read more