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Archive for June, 2008

Sunday, June 29th, 2008

Sawdust Festival



The Sawdust Festival is an annual arts and crafts festival that has found its home in Laguna Beach for the past 40 years. Local artists display their photography, paintings, jewelry and crafts. For those that are bitten by the creativity bug-they can participate in workshops. The festival has daily entertainment.

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Costa Mesa Wasting Tax Payer Dollars



The city of Costa Mesa must have access to unlimited funds. The city is appealing a case that was initially rejected for filing by the District Attorney's Office and then dismissed by the court when the city prosecutor presented the case. Benito Acosta was ejected from a city council meeting for supposedly being disruptive.
What is the city's issue with this individual that they want him prosecuted so ...

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

Daily Pilot Faces Budget Cut



It seems that the economy is affecting everyone and the Daily Pilot is no exception. For those that are not familiar with the paper-it is the local paper for Costa Mesa and Newport Beach. The paper is great as it promotes local businesses and let's readers know what is happening in their city.
Starting last week the paper cut out their Monday edition. If you want to catch ...

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

Salmonella Scare continues



The Salmonella scare is still on. The expression Rotten Tomato has taken on a whole new definition. So far they are saying you can eat tomatos off the vine It is rather unfortunate as this is tomato season and the tomatos and red and plump.

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

What to expect when traveling??????



Next week I am flying home and am not sure what to expect beyond the usual bad service. I know I need to be at the airport bright and early-I hope they do not expect me to be cheery-it is hard to be cheery when I have not had a proper breakfast and am subjected to dumb questions and even dumber searching at the airport. I was in ...

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

Napa Style



A new store Napa Style is coming to South Coast Plaza. The store appears to be a kitchen and food store with furniture. From it's website it looks interesting. The store is opening on Friday June 13th, there will be cooking demonstrations and free tastings all day.

Fire up the bar-b-que.

Sunday, June 1st, 2008

9 Costa Mesa Hotels offer Summer Deals



Nine local hotels in Costa Mesa are offering vacation specials in an attempt to fill up their rooms and help guests save some money. Book your hotel room and between now and September 30 the hotel will give you a $25 dining certificate for each night you are booked and a gas or airfare reembursment certificate.
The hotels are Ayres, Costa Mesa Marriott, Hilton Costa Mesa, Holiday Inn ...

Sunday, June 1st, 2008

$4.45 for Premium Gas!!!!!



A few weeks ago the headlines read gas approaching $4.00. I could still find gas for around $3.89 if I was crafty in when are where I filled up-then it jumped to over $4.00 but there was still a gas station at #3.99. Now it is at $4.45-what happens when the price of crude dips-why do we not see a reduction at the tank. Because the gas ...

Sunday, June 1st, 2008

Fish Fry



Costa Mesa's Fish Fry is in full swing for another weekend of carnival fun and fried fish. The Fish Fry serves up rides and games for children along with carnival food. What makes it different is the fried fish. This has been a city tradition for over 50 years-so visit Lion's Park for a free weekend of fun.