Morning Coffee: Weds., Jan. 27, 2010

Here's the news of Newport-Mesa from Tuesday gathered in one place for you. Check back often today for updates and the news as it happens.

• Pacific Life Foundation dishes out $3.3 million; see who the recipients are.
• Council wants Mariners Mile project cleaned up.
• Jewel thief pleas not guilty for South Coast Plaza incident.
• City approves purchase of historic market to convert to parking structure.
• OC Now, or The OC Now, is far from the future.
• Cycle Task Force making progress.
• Weed seize upsets Costa Mesa man.
• Back Bay Drive is back open following storms.
• Good news: key crime figures down.
• When we think of shopping, we think of Terin Cottam; this week it's nautical.

On the Calendar:

Newport Beach Restaurant Week continues. Dine out at great Newport Beach eating establishments with terrific prices for lunch and dinner until January 28.

Today - Jan. 27

Costa Mesa Parks and Recreation Commissions Meeting, 6 p.m. in the council chambers.  

Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce After Hours Business Mixer at Rainforest Cafe from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres, no-host bar and networking. Plenty of free up-close parking in the parking structure located between Sears and Nordstrom. Just follow the signs for Rainforest Cafe. Chamber members are free; potential members, $10. (714) 885-9090.