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Costa Mesa

American  
[kos-tuh mey-suh, kaw-stuh, koh-] / ˈkɒs tə ˈmeɪ sə, ˈkɔ stə, ˈkoʊ- /

noun

  1. a city in SW California, near Los Angeles.


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Martin was arrested Wednesday in Costa Mesa, where police found 14 more dogs in her car.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

Anduril Industries, a military technology company based in Costa Mesa, approached the San José-based air taxi venture Archer Aviation two years ago with a concept for a dual-use, self-flying rotorcraft.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

The parents of a 3-year-old girl who experienced acute kidney failure after eating contaminated beef at The Kebab Shop in Costa Mesa also filed a lawsuit against the restaurant chain and Olympia Foods.

From Los Angeles Times May 31, 2026

Josett was placed on leave from the Costa Mesa Police Department in December 2023.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 15, 2026

He lives in Costa Mesa with his wife, Rita.

From Stories from the Old Attic by Harris, Robert A.

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