The historical neighborhood Leimert Park in Crenshaw is the central hub for African Americans and African American Culture. On the last Sunday of the month of April, from 2pm to 8pm, there's an art walk along the streets of 43rd Place and Degnan Boulevard. Here you can find free entertainment, activities, and art. Groups such..

What Is Neth Park?
On November 4, 2021, 111 Fair Drive was dedicated to former Police Chief Roger Neth. There to celebrate him were city officials and members of the Costa Mesa community. Neth was one of Costa Mesa Police Department's first three sworn officers and the second Police Chief. Chief Neth has made a lasting impact on the..

Students and Parents Walk Out Against New Vaccination Protocol
On Monday, October 18th, the long-awaited "walk out of schools" across California in protest of the new vaccination protocol occurred, most noticeably in Southern California. The movement initially gained momentum through social media platforms such as Instagram and Snapchat, hoping to reach an audience of high school students, and then their parents. The change in..

Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch at the OC Fairgrounds
Are you looking for an exciting way to celebrate fall? A seasonal event is being held at the Orange County Fairgrounds that features a petting zoo, inflatable slides, rides, and a pumpkin patch for all to enjoy! This fun event will be up and running until October 31st. It is open Monday through Friday from..

2021 Huntington Beach Oil Spill
October 2, 2021, an Amplify Energy pipe leaked over 100,000 gallons of oil off the coast of Huntington Beach, CA. Amplify Energy is one of the largest oil producers in Southern California, owning three oil platforms in an oil field called the Beta Field. CEO, Martyn Willsher, said that Amplify Energy will do everything in..

CMHS Stampede
With the excitement of school and sports returning after a year of no in-person games, CMHS's football games have been seeing heightened attendance from students and parents alike. ASB member and Senior class Vice President Jayde Rubright noticed this level of anticipation for games and decided to create Costa Mesa's very first student section page,..

Devious Lick: Tiktok’s Newest Trend of Vandalism
If you spend any amount of time on TikTok, it's likely that you've become acquainted with the "devious lick" trend. Students from all over the United States steal completely random items from their school, then proceed to post videos to TikTok, showing off their stolen trophies. The trend's exact origins are a disputed topic, but..

CMHS’s SOS Covid Clinic
Looking for a place to get vaccinated that's close to school? Look no further, you can get vaccinated on September 30th, 2021, from 3:30 PM-4:30 PM at Costa Mesa High School's very own Performing Arts Center. The event is open to CMMS/HS students and any immediate family members. You must have parental consent if 12-17..

The Harvest Moon: When Was it and What Does it Mean?
On Monday, September 20th, you might have heard that there was a "Harvest moon." To some people it probably just looked like a really bright, full moon. However, the Harvest Moon represents something else. That "something else" is the coming of Autumn. To be exact, it is the closest full moon to the autumnal equinox..

Summer 2021 Brings Some Normalcy
As the 2020-2021 school year comes to an end, so does the high anxiety, stressful workload, and overall trauma all students have experienced. Summer 2021 has been highly anticipated as we students have looked forward to a break from the global pandemic and wearing masks for hours in classrooms that took a hold on our..