Huntington Beach News

Huntington Beach Beaches:

I'd like to start this newsletter giving Dolores Martin of Huntington Beach well wishes and hope that she gets better.

A Very Happy Birthday to the following people. They are: Huntington Beach Insurance Agent Melissa Espenscheid, Huntington Beach Realtor Susanne Draper, Huntington Coast Properties Broker Frank LoGrasso and Golden West College Student Vanessa Tintle.

Huntington Beach Police Chief Ken Small's Administrative Assistant Karin Reed says: On Thursday, February 28th, as part of an ongoing effort to enforce laws related to massage establishment operation and eliminate suspected prostitution activity; members of the Huntington Beach Police Department, the Anaheim Police Department, and the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control, along with support from the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force, conducted a series of enforcement operations and inspections at 10 different massage parlors in the City of Huntington Beach. The inspections stemmed from a series of citizen complaints regarding alleged prostitution and the recent proliferation of massage parlors in the city. Prior to a change in the law regarding regulation of massage technicians in 2009, there were 9 licensed massage establishments in Huntington Beach, there are now about 65.

These inspections and enforcement operations identified in excess of 50 municipal code violations including issues related to health and safety. In addition to the municipal code violations, 10 different arrests were made for a sexually related illicit massage and prostitution. Only one of the locations visited was found to have no violations.

Our efforts to ensure the lawful operation of massage establishments in Huntington Beach and aggressively pursue any potential cases of Human Trafficking remain ongoing.

HBPD Color Guard and retired Marines presented the flag ceremony at the 3-1 Marines 5K Race that was held in Huntington Beach last Saturday. Close to 400 ran or walked in the event that day. Officers Austin, Eskes, Lt. Rodriguez, and Manny Vizinho, retired Marine and V.I.P. for HBPD received medals for their divisions. A great day for all at the beach!

Huntington Beach Public Works Director Travis Hopkins says:

Electric Vehicle Charging Station at Civic Center

The City of Huntington Beach now has an electric vehicle (EV) charging
station located at the Civic Center, north parking lot. The ChargePoint
electric vehicle charging station was provided to the city through a
United States Department of Energy and a California Energy Commission
(CEC) grant.

To access the charging station, EV owners should sign up for a
ChargePoint card at chargepoint.net. On the website you can locate and
reserve a station and download the smart phone app to track usage and
notification of when your car is fully charged. A ChargePoint card or
credit card is required to activate each station; however, use of the
station is free of cost until December 31, 2013. The charging station
serves two reserved parking spots equipped with J1772 Level 2 chargers
for EV use only.

If you have been wondering what is happening on Graham Street between Slater and Warner in Huntington Beach. Here is the answer. This is from Huntington Beach Planning Commission Chair Man Mark Bixby. The County is doing badly-needed improvements to the Wintersburg Channel by installing steel sheet pilings.

Here are some suggested Events:

Saturday & Sunday:

Tour the oldest property in Huntington Beach. The Newland House at 19820 Beach Boulevard. It is open from Noon to 4pm. Jerry Person The Huntington Beach City Historian gives you a good docent lead tour. The cost is $2. This is an Important Part of This Cities History. 

Saturday Only:

Come and get the best Fruits, Vegetables, Arts from The Anderson Art Gallery, Crafts, bring the kids to the petting zoo and ponies, listen to live entertainment and eat delicious foods like from Sunset Bay Candy Company and the new menu items at Olive Wood Pizza at The Peters Landing Local Certified Harvest Farmers Market at 16400 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. The event is on from 9AM to 2PM every Saturday year around rain/shine. 

The 5th Annual Be More Healthy Expo is happening in Seal Beach at Eisenhower Park at The Seal Beach Pier from 9am to 4pm.  You'll get Free Giveaways and Product samples as well as health screenings. Be sure to see Ask Erik Computer Services/Direct Tv Booth.

Sunday:

St. Patrick's Day Events:

The Orange County Market Place at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa says:
We're putting the green with the green! Think Riverdance! Think Recycling. And everything in between. This Sunday, March 17 join us for the 7th Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration & Green Festival with toe tappin' compostin' FUN! 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. But come early for a day of fun in the sun outdoor shopping. GET IN FREE with a pair of old eyeglasses to help Lion's Club provide clear vision for those in need.

Kelly's of Naples at 5716 East Second Street in Long Beach has Food, Drinks and Live Music starting at 2pm. You can eat Corn Beef and Cabbage, Bangers and Mash, Beef and Guiness Stew, Irish Potato Salad and Cole Slaw. 

The Costa Mesa Historical Society and Museum is pleased to present Richard Parks, as its speaker on Sunday March 17, 2013.

Richard's discussion will include a short history on hot roddiing in Southern California, the transition from street racing to Bonneville and drag strips, the need for safety in racing and finally the importance of preserving its history for posterity.

Richard comes well qualified for this topic. He is the oldest son of Wally Parks who was involved in land speed racing both before and after World War II. His father was the President of the Southern California Timing Association (SCTA) in 1947 and procured the rights to race at Bonneville in 1949. He founded the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) in 1951.

Around 2000, Richard began writing as a hobby on automotive sports and a few other topics and has produced almost 500 articles since then. He created the Boat Racers Reunion and ran the Boat Racers Reunion Newsletter for 7 years. He also edited the Car Racers Newsletter, three genealogical newsletters and the Society of Land Speed Racing Historians Newsletter. Richard is a lifetime member of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum and The Parke Society (a genealogical society) and has operated two Honorary Awards Programs. 

So grab a friend and come learn what life in the fast lane” really means!

Doors open at 2:00, program at 2:30. Free admission and refreshments. We are located at 1870 Anaheim Ave. in the northwest corner of the Lions Park complex. 

Next Wednesday:
Come to Zack's Pier Plaza at 405 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach from 11am to 3pm to eat Spaghetti for a good cause, The Building of The September 11th Monument in front of The Huntington Beach Civic Center. 

Thank you very much for reading this Newsletter. As usual

March 6, 2013