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🌱 How a former Costa Mesa officer abused police databases, according to prosecutors

Good morning Costa Mesa! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a former Costa Mesa officer abused police databases, according to prosecutors
  • Why Costa Mesa’s “luckiest” lotto bottleshop suddenly shut its doors
  • Costa Mesa engineer’s threats case ends with probation and mandated treatment

Also on today's calendar: Largest International Bromeliad Plant Show and Sale! and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 75, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ex-Calif. officer pleads guilty to tracking woman using LE database (police1.com) — Costa Mesa residents should know that a former city police officer has pleaded guilty to misusing law enforcement databases and repeatedly contacting a woman he’d been involved with, leading to probation and mandatory counseling. Authorities say he also tracked her and others, including his wife, and violated a restraining order before being placed on leave and ultimately leaving the Costa Mesa Police Department.
   

• Costa Mesa bottleshop, lucky lotto retailer forced to cap off 65-year run (latimes.com subscription) — A beloved Costa Mesa fixture, Baycrest Caps & Corks on East 17th Street has closed after 65 years, following a new landlord’s decision not to renew the lease. The family-run bottleshop was known as a neighborhood hangout, a “historical lucky” lottery retailer, and a go-to spot for craft beer, with the owners now hoping to reopen in a new location.
   

• Costa Mesa Man Pleads Guilty to Spitzer Threats (mynewsla.com) — A 63-year-old Costa Mesa resident has been sentenced to time served and two years of probation after pleading guilty to making criminal threats against Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer. The former county traffic engineer must also complete a year-long mental health program, following earlier, dismissed allegations of similar threatening behavior toward Spitzer and another official.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • EDIT: This turtle is missing on Eastside Costa Mesa near Magnolia and Santa Ana Ave.
    If anyone sees him, please get him and message me or Candice so we can get him home! (Nextdoor The Eastside)
  • Simmons provided sliding glass door repair service and it was an excellent experience.
    Arrived on time, diagnosed the issue and explained everything clearly. The repair was completed the same day and now the door opens and closes… (Nextdoor Eastside Heights)
  • Bloomingdale's, Inc. posted a job opening for Cosmetics Beauty Advisor - Hermes, Full Time - South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Taco Bell Shift Supervisor in Costa Mesa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Costa Mesa here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fountain Valley

  • HDR Designs A Net-Zero Building For A Public Utility In Southern California (interiordesign.net)
  • City of Santa Ana invites community to help shape Little Saigon design guidelines on April 25 (newsantaana.com)
  • 6 Foods That Reduce Cortisol and Ease Stress, According to Experts (prevention.com)

Santa Ana

  • Missing San Diego Teen Found In Hotel Room With Man, Police Say (patch.com)

Mission Viejo

  • Abandoned Puppy 'Magnolia' Soon To Be Up For Adoption In Mission Viejo (patch.com)

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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Costa Mesa

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.