Friday, December 20, 2013
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
City of Costa Mesa: 47th annual Snoopy House to open Dec. 13 with free train rides
A model train ride for children has been added to the 47th annual Snoopy
House holiday display at Costa Mesa City Hall. The Southern California
tradition will take place from Dec. 13 to Dec. 25.
The iconic display was originally hosted by the Jordan family in Eastside Costa Mesa for 44 years before City Hall became its new location in 2011.
At the Snoopy House this year, Santa will visit on opening night (Dec. 13) and make nightly stops Dec. 18 through Dec. 23 from 7 to 9 p.m.
In addition to train rides offered by the Orange County Model Engineers, visitors to the Snoopy House can hear two performances each evening by local Costa Mesa schools or groups. Past acts have included choirs, bands and dance groups. The 50-minute slots will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis.
New this year, the city is also offering fundraising opportunities to nonprofit youth groups to sell beverages and snacks. Evenings will be designated on a first-come, first-serve basis, and groups will be limited to one night.
Those interested in performing at the Snoopy House or having their youth-oriented nonprofit sell beverages and snacks there can contact Jennifer Christ, jennifer.christ@costamesaca.gov or (714) 403-7731.
The iconic display was originally hosted by the Jordan family in Eastside Costa Mesa for 44 years before City Hall became its new location in 2011.
At the Snoopy House this year, Santa will visit on opening night (Dec. 13) and make nightly stops Dec. 18 through Dec. 23 from 7 to 9 p.m.
In addition to train rides offered by the Orange County Model Engineers, visitors to the Snoopy House can hear two performances each evening by local Costa Mesa schools or groups. Past acts have included choirs, bands and dance groups. The 50-minute slots will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis.
New this year, the city is also offering fundraising opportunities to nonprofit youth groups to sell beverages and snacks. Evenings will be designated on a first-come, first-serve basis, and groups will be limited to one night.
Those interested in performing at the Snoopy House or having their youth-oriented nonprofit sell beverages and snacks there can contact Jennifer Christ, jennifer.christ@costamesaca.gov or (714) 403-7731.
Friday, January 4, 2013
Enhancing Student Safety in Costa Mesa
In the wake of the Connecticut school shooting, the Costa Mesa Police Department is taking several proactive measures to enhance student safety on school campuses, including the hiring of recently retired Police Officer Jess Gilman to work on the City’s two high school campuses.
Gilman’s return to Costa Mesa and Estancia high schools as a reserve officer is one of several steps the City is taking in conjunction with the Newport-Mesa Unified School District to increase student safety. Other measures will include a review of school security practices and security personnel options, drills to simulate emergency situations, daily patrols of school campuses, and the imminent filling of vacant police officer positions, which will allow for added school resource officers as early as the spring.
“While school security remains the responsibility of the District,” said Police Chief Tom Gazsi, “the City will continue to support these endeavors in a collaborative, aggressive and proactive way.”
“We have enjoyed a collaborative relationship with the City,” said Newport Mesa Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Fred Navarro,” the District is excited that Officer Jess Gilman is returning as a Reserve Police Officer and School Resource Officer. We look forward to continue working with the City to design and develop a model that will continue to make our schools the safest possible.”
Officials with the Costa Mesa Police Department and School District are currently meeting to review District security plans. The Police Department regularly trains for a variety of aggressive behaviors in a number of settings, including schools, colleges, shopping centers, theaters and other sites.
The City of Costa Mesa expects to hire four police officers by mid-January and will add additional fulltime and reserve officers shortly thereafter. The positions are budgeted.
Gilman’s return to Costa Mesa and Estancia high schools as a reserve officer is one of several steps the City is taking in conjunction with the Newport-Mesa Unified School District to increase student safety. Other measures will include a review of school security practices and security personnel options, drills to simulate emergency situations, daily patrols of school campuses, and the imminent filling of vacant police officer positions, which will allow for added school resource officers as early as the spring.
“While school security remains the responsibility of the District,” said Police Chief Tom Gazsi, “the City will continue to support these endeavors in a collaborative, aggressive and proactive way.”
“We have enjoyed a collaborative relationship with the City,” said Newport Mesa Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Fred Navarro,” the District is excited that Officer Jess Gilman is returning as a Reserve Police Officer and School Resource Officer. We look forward to continue working with the City to design and develop a model that will continue to make our schools the safest possible.”
Officials with the Costa Mesa Police Department and School District are currently meeting to review District security plans. The Police Department regularly trains for a variety of aggressive behaviors in a number of settings, including schools, colleges, shopping centers, theaters and other sites.
The City of Costa Mesa expects to hire four police officers by mid-January and will add additional fulltime and reserve officers shortly thereafter. The positions are budgeted.
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