Costa Mesa
Coverage of Costa Mesa in the Nexus archive.
- West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes from these 8 Orange County cities
West Nile virus was confirmed in mosquitoes collected from eight Orange County cities, including Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Garden Grove, and Westminster this week. Last week, infected samples were reported in Buena Park, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, and Seal Beach. Inspectors will be monitoring the areas.
- O.C. Uber customer says driver asleep in Tesla on 405 Freeway
An Orange County Uber customer captured footage of their driver appearing asleep while driving a Tesla on the 405 Freeway on March 24. The incident occurred as the customer was traveling to Costa Mesa just before 7:30 p.m.
- 3-year-old California girl hospitalized with acute kidney failure after eating at Costa Mesa spot amid E. coli outbreak, lawsuit claims
A 3-year-old California girl was hospitalized with acute kidney failure linked to an E. coli outbreak connected to beef served at The Kebab Shop in Costa Mesa. The family filed a lawsuit against the restaurant.
- Erewhon to open its first Orange County location in 2027
Erewhon will open its first Orange County location in 2027 at a former warehouse in Costa Mesa. The high-end supermarket chain is known for celebrity collaborations. The store's opening date is expected to be announced on Erewhon's website.
- California woman registered her dog to vote, cast ballots in the pooch's name, prosecutors say
Laura Lee Yourex of Costa Mesa, California, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor after registering her dog to vote and casting ballots in its name. The incident was publicized on social media by Yourex.