Huntington Beach News

Huntington Beach Beaches:

I'd like to start this Newsletter wishing a Very Happy Birthday to Seal Beach Chamber Of Commerce Former President Erik Dreyer-Goldman.

Comngratulations to KTLA Channel 5 News Evening Weather Woman Vera Jimenez who has just announced that she is getting married in September 2012. Yeah Vera!

Huntington Beach Police Chief Ken Small's Administrative Assistant Karin Reed asked me to Inform you all of this Item:

Police Department is testing voice recognition software to transcribe reports
In September 2011, the Word Processing Unit was closed due to budget reasons and staffing cuts in the Records Bureau. Since that time, the Police Department has been researching alternatives that would provide officers with transcribing services. The Department contacted outside vendors and learned that their cost was based on each page, 60 character line, and ranged from $0.17 per line for routine report processing to $0.32 per line for expedited reports. To outsource transcribing would cost between $10,200 and $19,200 a month.

As a cheaper alternative to contracting with an outside transcription vendor, the Department has identified, and is currently testing, an off the shelf voice recognition software. Five (5) officers/detectives are participating in a pilot program using Dragon Naturally Speaking Professional Edition Software. This version of software is the only version that allows for roaming profiles so each officer has their own unique profile on the server and because of an education engine in the software transcriptions get better over time and with increased usage, allowing for smoother transcription. Officers can dictate directly into a computer using a microphone, or dictate their reports using their digital recorders.

If the pilot program is successful, this technology may be offered to the rest of the Department provided we can secure adequate funding to purchase it for the remainder of the department staff. Use of this software will enhance the quality of reports, and expedite officer availability by relieving them of having to either handwrite or type their own reports.

This is from Mr. Eric Charlonne, City Of Huntington Beach Public Works Construction Manager:
On Edwards Street in Huntington Beach we are planning on placing the final asphalt cap tomorrow and Monday. After this is completed Edwards will be available to normal traffic. They may be still working in the intersection of Slater Avenue and Edwards Street early next week. Following all this work there will times in which very limited lane closures will occur while adjust to utility cover, installation of traffic loops and Final striping takes place. Questions can be e-mailed to: echarlonne@surfcity-hb.org .

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Be sure to tune into The KTLA Channel 5 Television Saturday from 6AM to 7AM and Sunday from 6AM to 9AM Morning News Show with Chris Burrous, Wendy Burch and Sophy Burch It is a lot of fun and they give the viewers a chance to write in on what they are doing and win prizes. You can e-mail: weekends@ktla.com with any questions. This is the Best News Show in Southern California.

Just a reminder that on Saturday between 9AM and 2PM is The Weekly Huntington Beach Certified Harest Farmers Market at Peters Landing Shopping Center - 16400 Pacific Coast Highway across from Sunset Beach. There are more than 50 Vendors from Artists to crafters such as Wooden Belts, Lots of Fresh Food, Vegetables, Entertainment from Singer/Songwriter Jamie Carey, a Petting Zoo and Pony Rides. There is also free Wi-Fi as well and you can get your reusable Farmers Market Bags for $1 at The Information Booth. Contact Lee Ostendorf at: if you have aany questions. You can also log on to http://www.localharvestfarmersmarkets.com and our Facebook Page Is: Huntington Beach Peters Landing Local Harvest Farmers Market. Be sure to come and see me at The Anderson Art Gallery Booth when you are at this Venue.

I'd also like to mention that This Sunday a Special Event Is Happening In San Pedro at The Mueller House Museum.
Our program features a local eatery that has been around since 1946. It was operated by Bessie and her husband Ray Walker until he passed away. Then she ran it with the help of her sister and loyal employees. We hope to have her son, Richard Brummett, present at the program to add some memories of his own. The restaurant has been a destination for weekend bikers and tourists alike. It has been the setting for several movies, TV shows and commercials. The program begins at 1:30 PM. We have light refreshments afterwards. Please contact Doris at sanpedrohistory@gmail.com with any questions.

March 2, 2012