Costa Mesa is a city in Orange County, California. The population was about 117,178 as of January 1, 2010. Since its incorporation in 1953, the city has grown from a semi-rural farming community of 16,840 to a primarily suburban and "edge" city with an economy based on retail, commerce, and light manufacturing.
Costa Mesa surged in population during and after World War II, as many thousands trained at Santa Ana Army Air Base and returned after the war with their families. Within three decades of incorporation, the city's population had nearly quintupled.
Commerce and culture:
Costa Mesa's local economy relies heavily on retail and services. The single largest center of commercial activity is South Coast Plaza, a shopping center noted for its architecture and size. The volume of sales generated by South Coast Plaza, on the strength of 322 stores, places it among the highest volume regional shopping centers in the nation. It generates more than one billion dollars per year. Some manufacturing activity also takes place in the city, mostly in the industrial, southwestern quarter, which is home to a number of electronics, pharmaceuticals and plastics firms.
The median income for a household in the city was $50,732, and the median income for a family was $55,456. Males had a median income of $38,670 versus $32,365 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,342. About 8.2% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.0% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.
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BEAUTY CARE - BLACK HAIR SALONS - MULTICULTURAL
Jamaican Braids - Category: Black Hair Salons - 1548 Adams Avenue Suite E - Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 434-0780
BLACK BUSINESSES - SERVICES - VENDORS ETC.
Insphere Insurance Solutions - Category: Insurance - Providing both life, health, long term care, retirement plans. - 8125 Red Hill #110 - Costa Mesa California (562) 212-4621 - (visit website)
DINING - CATERING
Memphis Soul Cafe & Bar - Category: Soul Food Restaurants - REVIEW: "Very good southern food here! I came here for lunch with some coworkers on a rainy day. The whole restaurant smelt like BBQ pork when we first walked in. This place is very small but cozy. We had a large party so we had to sit in the covered patio with giant heaters" - 2920 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA (714) 432-7685 - (visit website)
Side Street Cafe - Category: Soul Food Restaurants - ABOUT: Family-run favorite serves country-style breakfasts with the comforts of home. For soul-food lovers, the SOS offers ground beef and onion on a doughy homemade biscuit, smothered with gravy--served with eggs and potatoes. - 1799 Newport Blvd Ste A105, - Costa Mesa, CA (949) 650-1986
VIDEO CONNECTION
Black day laborer vs minutemen.
Black man in Costa Mesa California looks for work by any means necessary.
Chat Noir Bistro & Jazz Lounge - Category: Entertainment - ABOUT: Make reservations at this tres cool hotspot for fashion, food and music. This bistro and jazz lounge is reminiscent of nightlife in Paris. - 655 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 557-6647
ANNUAL EVENTS
Stand Up Comedy Competition in Costa Mesa California (April) Location: 512 W. 19th Street Costa Mesa, California 92627
Cash Prize for first place, Winner chosen by audience applause.
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