Huntington Beach, CA

Huntington Beach News

June 27, 2006

Hello Friends,

Happy Memorial Day Weekend.

I'd like to wish the following people a Very Happy Birthday. They are: Huntington Beach Resident Mary Beth Gustafson, Huntington Beach Tree Society Vice President Ann Anderson, Huntington Beach Musician/Writer Phil Hardy, My Aunt Patty Murphy, Bolsa Chica Conservancy Employee Michelle Moberly, The Local Huntington Beach Webmaster Victoria Alberty and Huntington Beach Resident Trent McWhinney.

Huntington Beach Police Chief Ken Small's Administrative Assistant Karin Reed Says: As part of the City's Strategic Plan the Police Department submitted recommendations to the City Council for action regarding the impact of alcohol sales and consumption in downtown Huntington Beach. The Downtown Alcohol Report lists strategies to address these issues. The report is available in its entirety on the Police Department's web-site www.hbpd.org as well as the Department's Facebook page.

The Huntington Beach Police Department conducted a Driver's License/Sobriety Checkpoint on Saturday, May 18, 2013 between the hours of 9:00 PM and 3:00 AM. The checkpoint yielded 4 DUI arrests, and an additional 3 were made by patrol throughout the night. In addition, 8 persons were cited at the checkpoint, for not having a driver's license.

Social Media - The police department's Facebook page reached a milestone in April 2013 when we reached 5,000 "likes". 5,000 people are now following our department on social media. The site is used to promote events, release important news, issue crime warnings and disseminate information. During the recent evacuation at city hall the police department was able to update the citizens, in real time, about the closure and modified lockdown at Huntington Beach High School. Facebook also allows our staff to socially interact with the public in regards to a variety of public issues and makes us more accessible.

The Huntington Beach Public Works Department Construction Manager Eric Charlonne Says: Santa Ana River Trail Detours for Orange County Sanitation District Construction

The Orange County Sanitation District has begun construction to treat some unstable soil areas near the Santa Ana River, south of Victoria Street/Hamilton Avenue. The project is expected to last nine months beginning May 2013. In order to complete the work it will be necessary to close portions of the Santa Ana River Trail for approximately 6 months. The work plan has been developed to only close the trail on one side of the Santa Ana River at a time and detour bike traffic to the side that will remain open south of Victoria/Hamilton. The current schedule calls for the west side of the trail (Huntington Beach side) to be closed from May to July and the east side (Newport Beach side) closed from July to October. Detours will be provided on Victoria/Hamilton and on Pacific Coast Highway. For more information about the project and to check for any construction updates please visit the OCSD project website at www.ocsewers.com or call (714) 378-2965.

For Your Information: The Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum is currently being renovated in Downtown Huntington Beach at 411 Olive Avenue and shall reopen during The First Week Of June, 2013. Follow Their Facebook/Twitter Pages to get Complete Details.

The Huntington Beach Tree Society needs your help with some work on Edwards Street near Slater Avenue in Huntington Beach. The irrigation has to be repaired and (16) new trees need to be planted. The trees are Platanus acerifolia (Columbia sycamore) and Podocarpus macrpphylus (Yew Pine). The HB Tree Society, Inc. is an all volunteer nonprofit organization. All donations can be sent to HB Tree Society, Inc. 15272 Bolsa Chica Rd. #101 Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Questions: (562) 760-0733

This Week's Featured Business Is: Stumps & Trunks located Every Saturday from 9am to 2pm at The Peters Landing Farmers Market - 16400 Pacific Coast Highway In Huntington Beach. Click on this link for your coupon: http://www./coupons/stumps-coupon.html You'll save $5 off of any $25 purchase. If you have any questions/would like to order online call: Lorena at: (951) 742-1671.

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. If you have any questions/comments e-mail weekends@ktla.com . You can also find them on their Facebook Page at KTLA 5 Morning News.

Here are some suggested Events:

Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday:

It's The 55th Annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival Located at Village Green in Garden Grove. The event is from 1pm to 10pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am to 10pm and Monday from 10am to 9pm. You can learn more on this at: http://strawberryfestival.org . You can also call: (714) 638-0981.

Saturday Only:

The Huntington Beach Peters Landing Local Harvest Certified Farmers Market is happening at 16400 Pacific Coast Highway in front of The Shopping Center from 9am to 2pm. There are more than 60 Vendors Each Week from The Best Fruits/Vegetables, Fresh Foods from Olive Wood Pizza to Lobster Rolls, to Teriyaki Chicken Bowls, to Beef Sliders, to Fresh Breads, Cookies to Sunset Bay Candy Company Toffee as well as Chocolates, Beef Jerky and more. You could also find The Best Crafts, African Clothing from Mumbi's Designs, Soaps, Local Paintings at The Anderson Art Gallery Booth and Fish Artwork and Local Photography at various other booths also. There's even a petting zoo and ponies in addition to Live Entertainment. You can support this venue getting a Farmers Market Bag for $1.50 at The Information Booth. Questions, please call Lee Ostendorf at: .

Saturday, Sunday & Monday:

Fiesta Hermosa at Downtown Hermosa Beach is on from 10am to 6pm. There's more than 400 Vendors, Music, a Beer Garden and a Food Court. Log on to: http://www.fiestahermosa.net for More Information. You can also call: (310) 376-0951.

Sunday Only:

Since the month of May is National Preservation Month, the Torrance Historical Society is kicking off their annual Walking Tours of Old Torrance (founded 1912) on Sunday, May 26th -- everyone is invited!

This free, docent-led tour begins at the Torrance Historical Museum (1345 Post Avenue) at 1:30 PM, and will point out some of the historic sites and landmarks of Old Torrance including:

- Original site of Torrance Memorial Hospital

- Nativity Church (1939)

- Kent Twitchell Mural (20' x 110', 1979)

- Torrance High School - this was the first property in Torrance to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1983 Many more historic sites will be seen along the way. The tour will also include information regarding how industrialist Jared Sidney Torrance, prompted by developing labor troubles in Los Angeles, decided in 1910 to build a "workingman's paradise" -- a model industrial city halfway between Los Angeles and the San Pedro harbor.

The tour is an easy, but brisk walk covering eight blocks -- the walk is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. It's open to the public, requires no reservations, and is hosted on the fourth Sunday of every month, May - October. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. We encourage you to bring your camera, and . . . a friend, or three! Questions: (310) 328-5392.

Monday:

The annual Memorial Day Ceremony is held at Huntington Beach Pier Plaza, hosted by the American Legion, VFW and the Jewish War Veterans, features a 21-gun salute, flag-raising and playing of taps. Local dignitaries are also in attendance.

Thank you very much for reading this Newsletter. As usual I appreciate your comments.