Costa Mesa’s National Night Out is in...

Costa Mesa’s National Night Out is in August

Costa Mesa Police will sponsor its 20th annual National Night Out,

a national event against crime and drugs, and a show of support from

communities across the nation, on Aug. 5.

The event is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention

awareness, generate support for anti-crime efforts and strengthen

neighborhood spirit and community partnerships.

From 6 to 9 p.m., residents in neighborhoods throughout Costa Mesa

are asked to lock their doors, turn on their outside lights and spend

the evening with neighbors, police and fire officials.

The city will serve hot food and raffling prizes donated by local

businesses at the intersections of Shalimar Drive and Placentia

Avenue, El Camino and Mendoza Drive and at Belearic Park and

Community Center.

For information, call (714) 754-4876.