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🌱 How is Costa Mesa’s OC Coastkeeper shaping cleaner Orange County coastlines?

Costa Mesa, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Costa Mesa! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How is Costa Mesa’s OC Coastkeeper shaping cleaner Orange County coastlines?

Also on today's calendar: DFC Expo Fall 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 63.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Laguna Bluebelt, San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Center honored at OC Coastkeeper's ‘Toast of the Coast' (ocregister.com) — Costa Mesa–based OC Coastkeeper is spotlighting regional ocean stewards, honoring Laguna Bluebelt activists and the San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Center at its recent Toast of the Coast gala. From Marine Protected Area advocacy to stormwater improvements and wildlife monitoring, the awards highlight long-running efforts that help protect beaches and coastal waters enjoyed by Costa Mesa residents and the wider Orange County community.
   

📸 Around Costa Mesa

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Costa Mesa

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday October 3
  • DFC Expo Fall 2026 →
    Hotel Fera Anaheim - A Double Tree By Hilton, 100 The City Dr S, Orange
    10:00 am

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Other local events

📣 Costa Mesa Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Max, a dog who went missing in Costa Mesa, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 39 minutes. More details here https://www.pawboost… (Nextdoor Canyon Park/Fairview Park)
  • Update REUNITED!!!
    Lost Dog! Placentia at Brickyard Lofts (between Victoria and 19th) Let us know if he's yours or you know him! (Nextdoor Westside Costa Mesa North)
  • Deckers Outdoor Corporation posted a job opening for Seasonal Stock Associate - UGG in Costa Mesa. Apply here.
  • Chanel, Ltd posted a job opening for Associate Director, Client Development, South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Costa Mesa here.

🗞 Nearby News

Newport Beach

  • From Tower 61 to Assistant Chief of Lifeguard Operations: Brian O'Rourke Reflects on 39 Years as a Newport Beach Lifeguard (newportbeachindy.com)
  • Newport Beach Fire Department 092526 (stunewsnewport.com)
  • Newport Beach Film Festival Series 'The Process Unlocked' Debuts with Four-Time Academy Award Nominee Willem Dafoe (newportbeachindy.com)

Santa Ana

  • Candidates for Santa Ana City Council go on the record ahead of November election (ocregister.com)

Laguna Beach

  • Laguna Beach Restaurant Named 'Best Of The Best' Fine Dining In The Nation (patch.com)
  • SCE Shares Laguna Beach's Future 'Targeted Undergrounding Update' Plan With City Council (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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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