Huntington Beach News

Hello Friends,

I'd like to start this newsletter wishing the following people a Very Happy Birthday. They are: Huntington Beach Roller Derby Girl Elena Parra, Huntington Beach Neighborhood Watch Board Member Jim Dwyer, Huntington Beach Resident Linda Richards, First American Title's Louis Dennis, Huntington Beach Resident Cat Navetta, Huntington Beach Bubba Sweets Cupcakes Erika Pimentel, Huntington Beach RE/MAX Select One Realtor Edward Ureno and Costa Mesa City Council Member Wendy Leece.

Huntington Beach Police Chief Ken Small's Administrative Assistant Karin Reed Says: The latest Huntington Beach Neighborhood Watch Newsletter is available online at huntingtonbeachca.gov

The Huntington Beach Public Works Department has no new items to mention.

This is from KTLA Channel 5 Award Winning Traffic Reporter Ginger Chan. She would like to alert you to this:
This weekend, from 9 p.m. Saturday, August 17 to 5 p.m. Sunday, August 18, crews will demolish the old southbound I-405 / eastbound SR-22 connector bridge, requiring a 20-hour full closure of the I-405 freeway. In preparation of the bridge demolition, the WCC team along with our partners at Caltrans and have been busy promoting the upcoming closure.

WHAT WILL BE CLOSED?
* Northbound I-405 freeway will be closed at Valley View Street

* Southbound I-405 freeway will be closed from the I-605 freeway to the eastbound SR-22 connector (near Valley View Street)

* 7th Street / Eastbound SR-22 will be closed at the southbound I-405 freeway junction (near Studebaker Road)

WHEN:
Crews will close the I-405 freeway for 20-hours, from 9 p.m. Saturday, August 17 to
5 p.m. Sunday, August. 18.


DETOUR MAP
The red line indicates which portions of the freeway will be closed. Detours for the southbound I-405 freeway are highlighted in green and for northbound I-405 freeway detours are highlighted in orange. Click the image above for more information about the recommended detour routes or to view a larger version of the map.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In addition to our normal weekly outreach efforts, the WCC team has canvassed more than 67,000 homes and businesses immediately adjacent to the project corridor. Approximately 100 permanent and portable electronic changeable message signs have been activated along the freeways in Orange County and throughout Los Angeles, San Bernardino, San Diego and Riverside counties.

For more information about #BridgeBash including recommended detour routes, visit the project website octa.net/BridgeBash

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Just a reminder. Are you Looking for an HP Color Laser Jet CM 4730MFP Copy Machine. My friends at The Cake Box Pastry Shop at 6054 Warner Avenue In Huntington Beach are selling it. The cost is $2,500. Inquires come and see it. You can also call Paul at: (714) 842-9132. Just mention my name to him.

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 (5pm to 11pm), Saturday (Noon to 11pm) & Sunday from (Noon to 10pm):
Long Beach BBQ Festival at Rainbow Lagoon.
Located at: 400 to 403 Shoreline Village Drive In Long Beach.
longbeachbbqfestival.com
Questions: (562) 495-5959

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 Winks Lobster Rolls, to Teriyaki Chicken Bowls, to Beef Sliders, to Fresh Breads, Cookies to Chocolates, Beef Jerky and more. You could also find The Best Crafts from Textiles By Tess, African Clothing from Mumbi's Designs, Stumps & Trunks, Soaps, Local Paintings at The Anderson Art Gallery Booth, Art By Dano and Joe Fish Artwork and Local Photography at various other booths also. There's even a petting zoo and ponies in addition to Live Entertainment from Vic Moraga. You can support this venue getting a Farmers Market Shopping Bag for $1.50 at The Information Booth. Questions, please call Lee Ostendorf at: . The website localharvestfarmersmarkets.com

Saturday August 17, 2013