Huntington Beach News

Happy Easter to You and Your Families.

Congratulations to KTLA Channel 5 Morning Show Co-Anchor Michaela Periera on her new job at CNN in New York. She'll be doing a new show In June 2013 there. She'll be missed in this area. She was a real pro.

I'd like to wish the following people a Very Happy Birthday. They are:
On Deck Barbers Dave Martin, Huntington Beach Resident Erin McWhinney, Former Huntington Beach Planning Commissioner Elizabeth Shier-Burnett, Signal Hill City Councilman Larry Forester, Huntington Beach Big Band Concert Member Linda D. Couey, South East Huntington Beach Activist Tim Geddes and McCormick Divers Helper Jessica Payne.

Huntington Beach Police Chief Ken Small's Administrative Assistant Karin Reed says: On March 24, 2013 at about 10:37 PM, the Huntington Beach Police Department received a report of a traffic collision on Springdale Street north of McFadden Avenue. The arriving officers discovered a black 1979 Yamaha motorcycle was north on Springdale Street, when it lost control in the area north of McFadden Avenue. The motorcycle rider, a 42 year old male, separated from the motorcycle and collided with a tree on the west side of Springdale Street. There was also a passenger, a 55 year old female, who was thrown from the motorcycle and landed in a parking lot on the west side of Springdale Street. A motorist driving in the area located the collision after it had occurred, but did not witness the incident. It appears there were no other vehicles involved in the collision. Both the male rider and the female passenger sustained injuries and were treated on scene by
Huntington Beach Fire Department paramedics. The female passenger was transported to a local hospital, where she received further treatment for her injuries. The male driver was deceased at the scene of the collision. The deceased's identity will not be released until his next of kin is notified by the Orange County Coroner's Office. HBPD Accident Reconstruction Officers responded to the collision scene and conducted the initial investigation. It is unknown if alcohol played a role in the collision; however, this is an ongoing investigation. The Huntington Beach Police Department is seeking witnesses regarding this incident. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is encouraged to contact Officer Barr at 714-536-5666.

On March 23, 2013 at about 10:09 AM, the Huntington Beach Police Department received a report of a traffic collision on Bolsa Chica Street at the intersection of Pearce Drive. The arriving officers discovered a black unknown year motorcycle was travelling south on Bolsa Chica Street, when it collided with a black 2009 BMW, 335I, sedan. The BMW had been travelling east on Pearce Drive prior to the collision. The 67 year old, female, driver of the BMW was uninjured. The 66 year old, male, driver of the motorcycle was injured and treated at the scene by Huntington Beach Fire Department Paramedics. He was transported to the UCI Medical Center, where he was treated for serious injuries. HBPD Accident Reconstruction Officers responded to the collision scene and conducted the initial investigation. The driver of the BMW was cooperative and spoke to officers at the scene. No arrest or citation has been issued at this time, and the investigation into the cause of
the collision is ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is encouraged to contact Officer Barr at 714-536-5666.

On March 21, 2013 at 4:29 PM the Huntington Beach Police Department received a call from a citizen regarding a disturbance in the area of 4911 Warner. The citizen reported a male and female arguing and that the male had threatened him with a handgun. The Huntington Beach Police helicopter arrived and located the male suspect and female walking into the residential tract towards Hoskins Lane and Milo Drive. A Huntington Beach Police Officer arrived and confronted the male who produced a handgun. The officer fired his weapon hitting the male adult suspect. It was later determined the handgun was a replica semi-automatic pistol. Other officers arrived and detained the female. The Huntington Beach Fire Paramedics arrived and the adult male suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. The officer was uninjured. The Huntington Beach Police Department is not releasing the names of the suspect or involved officer at this time. As per our protocol, the Orange
County Sheriff's Department has been called to investigate the shooting. Their investigators are conducting an investigation into the incident and all further press inquiries and information will be handled by their department.

The Huntington Beach Public Works Department has no new items.

Leslie Gilson Restoration Coordinator for Gibbs Butterfly Park In Huntington Beach would like to Inform you that the huge one of a kind butterfly made by Robin Repp in 2005 that had scenes of Huntington Beach on it was stolen. This is becoming a big problem in the city. She'll be raising funds to replace it. Contact The Huntington Beach Tree Society at: http://www.hbtrees.org to donate and indicate it's a butterfly replacement fund. This is much needed for this Park. Thank you to all.

Tune into The Best Morning News Show in California at KTLA Channel 5 with Chris Burrous, Lu Parker and Liberte Chan on Saturday's from 5am to 7am (Burrous Bargains Segment) and Sundays from 6am to 9am (Burrous Bites Segment). They appreciate your comments which could be Facebooked to them at KTLA 5 Morning News.

Here are some suggested Events:

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 from Tommy Twang 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. Come see why this is The Best Weekly Venue in Town. If you have any questions please call: Lee Ostendorf at: . You can also look at her website which is: http://www.localharvestfarmersmarkets.com . Special Mention: Huntington Beach Planning Commissioner Dan Kalmick shall be making an appearance at This Venue between 11am and Noon.

Annual Easter Hunt and Family Fun Day sponsored by The Huntington Beach Kiwanis Club and The City Of Huntington Beach. Location: Huntington Beach Sports Complex - 18002 Goldenwest Street in Huntington Beach. Time: from 9am to 3pm. It is a free event accept parking is $2. Questions: (714) 960-8895.

Sunday:

Pier Plaza at 325 Pacific Coast Highway in Downtown Huntington Beach has a Free Easter Sunrise Service from 6:15am to 7:45am. Enjoy it with music, prayer at this Christian celebration. There is free Coffee, hot chocolate and donuts are provided to attendees after the service. Questions: (714) 536-1614.

Come to a Historic Easter Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt on The USS Iowa Battleship. The event is from 10:30am to 1:30pm. Tickets are $45 for adults (18 and older) and $35 each for youth 17 and younger. It includes all-day admission to the ship, which is berthed in the Port of Los Angeles along Harbor Boulevard at First Street in San Pedro. For information and to order tickets, visit www.labattleship.com .

Thank you very much for reading this Newsletter. As usual

March 29, 2013