Man charged with hate crime in Irvine church fires Oct 24, 2009
-- A Huntington Beach man accused of trying to set his former church on fire after becoming disgruntled with its teachings has been charged with a hate crime. Orange County District attorney's office spokeswoman Farrah Emami says Izad Chavoshan pleaded not guilty Friday to charges of arson and attempted arson with a sentencing enhancement for a hate crime. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Best Job in the World helper found Oct 17, 2009
Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor revealed on Saturday that Ms Defeo worked as a compliance manager in Huntington Beach, southern California. "She discovered she had won after reading that an American women was yet to claim the prize," Mr Lawlor said in a statement. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Santa Clara Basketball: Practice Begins for Young Broncos Oct 17, 2009
Huntington Beach HS) and (Riverside, Calif. Redwood HS) will all practice for the first time as collegiate players Friday, October 16. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
OC white supremacist convicted of murder Oct 15, 2009
Prosecutors say Scott Miller, who helped found the white supremacist gang Public Enemy Number One in Huntington Beach, was shot in 2002 because he divulged the gang's secrets during a Fox TV interview. Two other gang members were also convicted of the murder. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Hill medals for YC at California race Oct 11, 2009
Yuma Catholic's Jaclyn Hill took 23rd with a time of 22 minutes and 4 seconds in the girls freshman/sophomore race at the Central Park Invitational at Huntington Beach, Calif. It was the only medal the Shamrocks won as the team wasn't able to assemble full teams for all the races. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Cisco puts a stop to surfing porn Oct 10, 2009
(Carissa Moore competes in the women's semi finals during the Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing on July 25, 2009 in Huntington Beach, California. Jeff Gross/Getty Images). (USA Today -- Tech)
Balark shines at Full Court Press Oct 10, 2009
Ayala (Chino Hills CA) 298 Connor Clifford 6'9" So. Ocean View (Huntington Beach CA) 304 Rashad Muhammad 6'4" Fr. Gorman (Las Vegas NV) 305 Frankie Bamford 6'5" So. La Jolla Country Day (La Jolla CA) 312 Zachary Hollis 6'7" So. (Oregon State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Small undersea quake occurs off California coast Oct 8, 2009
The USGS Web site reported that very light shaking was felt in some Orange County communities, including Newport Beach and Huntington Beach, but police there said they received no calls about the quake ... The USGS Web site reported that very light shaking was felt in some Orange County communities, including Newport Beach and Huntington Beach, but police there said they received no calls about the quake. (Anchorage Daily News)
Belford Wiederrich Oct 7, 2009
He is survived by his sons, Norton Wiederrich, of Huntington Beach, Robert Wiederrich, of Boulder, Colo. and James Wiederrich, of Lodi; brother, John R. Wiederrich Jr., of Lodi; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Alien Organic : Julia Westerbeke Oct 5, 2009
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UCLA Baseball Players Progress Through Minor Leagues in 2009 Sep 30, 2009
The left-handed pitcher from Huntington Beach, Calif. has gone 11-8 with a 5. (Uclabruins.com)
Obama's Mideast Peace Push May Backfire Sep 25, 2009
THE USA is taking in 2000 of these brave baby killers, and sending them to S, California 00004000 , Huntington Beach. What a great idea. (CBS News)
UCLA Baseball Welcomes 13 Newcomers to Westwood Sep 25, 2009
Huntington Beach, Calif ... Beau Amaral Outfielder, Freshman Huntington Beach, Calif ... (Huntington Beach HS) 5-10, 175 - L/L. (Uclabruins.com)
San Diego police arrest man in intern's death Sep 16, 2009
A man arrested in the death of a 23-year-old Huntington Beach man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges of murder and sexual assault ... San Diego police arrest man in intern's death Articles (09-15) 18:18 PDT San Diego, CA (AP) -- A man arrested in the death of a 23-year-old Huntington Beach man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges of murder and sexual assault. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
OC football player remembered; death cause unknown Sep 14, 2009
Orange County Fire Department says responding firefighters administered CPR upon arrival, then took the 17-year-old fullback and linebacker to Huntington Beach Hospital, where he died ... He was later declared dead at a hospital in Huntington Beach. (Fresno Bee -- State)
UCLABruins.com Summer Spotlight - Yasi Jahanshahi Sep 13, 2009
Get to know the sophomore swimmer from Huntington Beach ... Jahanshahi is a sophomore from Huntington Beach, CA who competed in the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials in both the 100 fly and the 200 fly. (Uclabruins.com)
Ca. lawmaker denies affair after sex talk caught on tape Sep 11, 2009
Bill Smallshaw Huntington Beach. Posted by: William Smallshaw. (FOX61, CT)
Dave Reed » Sep 10, 2009
Having lived just around the corner from Weishoff in Pestolesi's hometown of Huntington Beach, Calif. Pestolesi was well aware of Weishoff's r;sum. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Oil prices rise slightly as dollar weakens Sep 10, 2009
"The dollar is weak and the stock markets are up, so we're seeing crude futures higher today," said Mark Waggoner, president of Excel Futures in Huntington Beach, California. Equities strengthened and the US dollar fell near the year's low against a basket of currencies, helping oil rise slightly even as other commodities sputtered. (Business Report, South Africa)
UC San Diego pole vaulter, 19, died instantly Sep 8, 2009
HUNTINGTON BEACH -- The University of California San Diego pole vaulter who died after hitting his head during practice followed family tradition by becoming a pole vaulter and died doing what he loved, his sister said Monday. Leon Roach, 19, fell and hit his head on a cement floor Thursday during a practice drill on a rope swing at the La Jolla campus. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Familiy mourns pole vaulter Sep 8, 2009
APThis 2008 photo provided by the Roach family shows Leon Roach hitting a 15 foot high jump at Huntington Beach High during the Orange County Championships ... "There were two spotters, and they had mats," said his sister, Christyn Hendrick of Huntington Beach. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Family mourns UCSD vaulter who died at practice Sep 8, 2009
"There were two spotters, and they had mats," said his sister, Christyn Hendrick of Huntington Beach ... "It means a lot to us as coaches, it means a lot to our community, and I hope to the whole state of Iowa. HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. -- The University of California San Diego pole vaulter who died after hitting his head during practice followed family tradition by becoming a pole vaulter and died doing what he loved, his sister said Monday.Leon Roach, 19, fell and hit his head on a cement floor... (Fresno Bee -- State)
Pole vaulter dies when head hit floor at practice Sep 8, 2009
"There were two spotters, and they had mats," said his sister, Christyn Hendrick of Huntington Beach. "It was just the upper half of his body that didn't make it. His head hit the ground, and he went straight to heaven. The doctors said he was gone instantly because of the brain damage.". (ESPN -- College Sports)
CalPERS plans election for board members Sep 2, 2009
Dan T. Villella, a retired CPA formerly with the city of Huntington Beach. Joseph J.J. Jelincic, an active investment officer with CalPERS.. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Sprouts: Next stop Austin, more to follow Sep 1, 2009
Four openings are planned next year in Huntington Beach, San Diego, Culver City and Thousand Oaks, Calif. according to the company s Web site. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Rooted in 1970 Rushmore protest, demonstrators renew land claims Aug 30, 2009
Four or five teenage girls from Huntington Beach and a Pueblo tribal member from Colorado, along with milling hundreds, were among an international tourist crowd that Gay Kingman hoped she and other speakers touched Saturday at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The Reclaiming Sacred Sites program featured about 50 participants on the stage in the amphitheater before the giant mountain carving. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Volleyball Opens Season Hosting Nike Cougar Invitational Aug 26, 2009
HYDER TO BUILD ON SCHOOL DIGS RECORD: (senior, Huntington Beach, Calif ... 8 (DS/L, 5-9, SR, Huntington Beach, Calif. (Wsucougars.com)
Ducks sickened by botulism at OC park released Aug 26, 2009
Staff and volunteers from the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach released 56 birds in Talbert Regional Park in Costa Mesa Tuesday. The mallards and one egret were brought to the center from Laguna Niguel Regional Park over the past month and treated with antibiotics and medication for botulism. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Sherman Oaks Hospital Opens New Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Reopens Behavioral Health Facility for Seniors Aug 26, 2009
With more than 8,000 employees, PHS, by and through its subsidiaries, currently owns and operates thirteen acute care hospitals: in Inglewood (370-beds), in Chino (126-beds), in Victorville (83-beds), in Encino(151-beds), in Garden Grove (167-beds), in Huntington Beach (141-beds), in La Palma (131-beds), in Montclair (102-beds), in National City (301-beds), in San Dimas (93-beds), (246-beds), in Sherman Oaks (153-beds), and in Anaheim (219-beds) in California. For more information, please visit... (PR Newswire)
Stimulating innovation crucial to recovery Aug 24, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009. Stimulate innovation. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Huntington Beach man charged with raping girl, 7 Aug 23, 2009
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif ... Huntington Beach police said in a news release Friday that the girl was playing in the back yard of her apartment complex when she was forced into a neighboring apartment. (Fresno Bee -- State)
SMEAR Im Tired of Being Sexy Aug 20, 2009
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Avoid Devastation When The Landlord Forecloses on Your Rental Home Aug 19, 2009
Take John and Jennifer from Huntington Beach, CA. John is an auto salesman and Jennifer worked as an administrative assistant at a local manufacturing company. Like many Americans, John and Jennifer were both laid off months ago and lost their home to foreclosure. (RealtyTimes)
Iolani hammers out title (415) Aug 18, 2009
Earlier in the day, the Warriors from the Big Island opened with a 25-14, 25-22 win over Huntington Beach, advancing to meet Troy that bested the Hawai i team 27-25, 26-24 to earn the right to meet Iolani for the championship. The Huntington Beach Oilers were a 25-21, 25-16 winner over the Maryknoll Spartans to lock up the seventh place of that division at the Kaua i High School gym. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
GEORGE B. KAUFFMAN: Alzheimer's: The plague of baby boomers? Aug 15, 2009
Ichor is collaborating on the project with Dr. Michael Agadjanyan, Vice President and Head of Immunology at the Institute for Molecular Medicine (IMM), Huntington Beach, CA; Dr. David H. Cribbs, Professor, Department of Neurology and Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders at the University of California, Irvine (UCI); and Dr. Ruth Mulnard, Associate Professor of Neurology and Associate Director, Institute for Clinical Translational Science at UCI.. In the last few years the... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Tidbits on downtown Fresno restaurants Aug 14, 2009
Cawthorne of Orange and Wilson of Huntington Beach were each awarded a one-year contract with Brand Model and Talent Agency, a full pictorial spread in 944 Magazine s Fall Fashion Issue, Orange Countys publication written for the young and affluent, a $500 Visa Gift. The news of Milano's impending closure has thrown downtown Fresno restaurants back into the spotlight. (Fresno Bee)
COURTNEY FORCE DIARY: Ballgames, beaches and car shows Aug 14, 2009
On Saturday I took some friends in my Ford Fiesta and headed down to Huntington Beach. I like to lay out while I'm there, mostly because my dad has scared me about shark attacks and I've seen Shark Week on the Discovery Channel. (USA Today -- Sports)
New St. John's priest welcomes Muslims, Sikhs at installation (900) Aug 12, 2009
and rector for seven years in Huntington Beach. Clinehens was selected from a field of almost 20 applicants from all over the country, Ledbetter said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
More of this story Aug 9, 2009
Teams from California include La Reina, Newport Harbor, Palos Verdes, St. Bonaventure, Oak Park, Huntington Beach, Troy, Pomona Catholic, Sage Hill and Clovis. Lovejoy High, the 2008 3A state champions will be coming from Texas, and Silverton is participating from Oregon. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
California Coastal Communities, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results Aug 8, 2009
Raymond J. Pacini, CEO of the Company commented: "While our operating results continue to reflect the ongoing downturn in the homebuilding industry, we are encouraged by steady sales of the smaller homes at Brightwater during the quarter. During the last five months (March-July), we generated 20 net sales orders at Brightwater. However, the limited availability of jumbo mortgage financing and excess supply of resale homes over $1.5 million in Huntington Beach continues to constrain sales of the... (PR Newswire)
Hometown Buffet settles harassment claim Aug 4, 2009
New locations in Huntington Beach and San Diego are scheduled to open in 2010. "We are very excited about opening Sprouts at The Village Mall and being able to provide residents with the convenience of saving time and money with a one-stop shop! We welcome folks to come out and enjoy our low prices on great-tasting healthy and natural foods for the whole family," said Doug Sanders, President and COO, Sprouts Farmers Market. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Golden Bears Add Deep Recruiting Class Aug 4, 2009
Head coach Tony Sandoval. 36 Newcomers Join Cal Track , Cross Country for 2009-10. (Calbears.com)
* X Games stars trading bad boy image for Bibles Aug 3, 2009
Today, Hosoi is an associate pastor at a church in Huntington Beach, California, and he travels the world as an evangelist, using skateboarding and drawing on his personal experiences. Im using my popularity, the history, my image and my accomplishments to preach the gospel, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
A recent court judgment could imperil nude sunbathing Aug 1, 2009
Attorney Elva Kopacz of Huntington Beach filed a petition for review of the decision Thursday on behalf of the Naturist Action Committee, a Wisconsin-based non-profit group advocating in favor of nude recreation. Kopacz says the filing comes not as a moral debate on the merits of allowing nudity on beaches but as a matter of principle in state lawmaking. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Swimming & Diving Signs No. 3 Recruiting Class In The Nation Jul 28, 2009
Divers Michelle Vale - Huntington Beach, CA Maggie Boyd - Colleyville, TX Karina Silva - Miami, FL. "I am so excited about the talent and versatility of our incoming freshmen," said Gallagher. (Uclabruins.com)
Maui's Barger wins pro junior Jul 28, 2009
0 Pro Junior surfing contest yesterday at Huntington Beach, Calif ... 0 Pro Junior in 2- to 4-foot waves at Huntington Beach, Calif. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Maui's Barger captures pro junior surf contest in California Jul 27, 2009
The final day of the contest was run in 2- to 4-foot waves at Huntington Beach, Calif. Barger trailed early in the heat, but received an 8. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Kauai surfer nearly doubles Jul 27, 2009
The finals for both events were completed in 6- to 8-foot wave faces at South Huntington Beach Pier. Manuel nearly became the first surfer to win the junior and open championships in the same year. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Kauai's Malia Manuel wins junior title at U.S. Open of Surfing Jul 26, 2009
Finals for both events were run today in 6- to 8-foot wave faces at South Huntington Beach Pier. Manuel, 15, won the junior pro contest in dramatic fashion. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Video: 3rd Annual Supergirl Jam Is Set to Take Flight; All-Female Action Sports Festival Expands to Three Events Jul 25, 2009
Some of the top skaters expected to compete include Vanessa Torres (Anaheim, CA), Elissa Steamer (Fort Myers, FL) and Amy Caron (Huntington Beach, CA) ... The 2009 Host Committee consists of 2008 Supergirl Jam Skateboard Street Champion, Lauren Perkins (Huntington Beach, CA.), world-class snowboarder, Chanelle Sladics (Newport Beach, CA), 7-time X Games Gold Medalist, Fabiola da Silva (Sao Paulo, Brazil), and surfing sensation, Kassia Meador (Oceanside, CA). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Nude Beach Battle Hits State Supreme Court Jul 25, 2009
The petition for review was filed by Huntington Beach attorney Elva Kopacz on behalf of the Wisconsin-based Naturist Action Committee. The brief argues that the high court's review is needed to clarify when a regulation has been validly adopted by a state agency. (KIRO TV, WA)
Arash MarkaziACTION SPORTS Jul 25, 2009
Fifteen-year-old Malia Manuel competes in the U.S. Open on Saturday in Huntington Beach, Calif ... HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif ... It's a story that she's planning on writing the sequel to on Saturday as she returns to Huntington Beach to defend her title, even though she still can't believe she even won it in the first place. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
The Junior League of Orange County Names Kathryn Grant President; Announces New Board of Directors Jul 21, 2009
Additional members of the 2009-2010 JLOCC board of directors include Linda Ruben (Sustainer Representative) of Laguna Hills, Valerie Hannah (Vice President) of Anaheim Hills, Denise Scott (President-Elect) of Santa Ana, Carla Dillon (Secretary) of Costa Mesa, Sandra Thompson (Treasurer) of Foothill Ranch, Shiao-Wen Huang (Communications Director) of Huntington Beach, Molly Taylor Jolly (Projects Director) of Anaheim, Sarah Dressler (Community Director) of Santa Ana, Nicole Tardi (Fund... (Primezone Releases)
Humility helped Sapolu win on and off the field Jul 20, 2009
Sapolu is now the 49ers' alumni coordinator and lives in California, where he helps coach his youngest son (Roman) at Edison High School in Huntington Beach. An older son (London) committed to play for UH earlier this month. (Honolulu Advertiser)
2 men found dead after Huntington Beach fire Jul 20, 2009
2 bodies found after Huntington Beach fire - California - fresnobee ... Several homes in Huntington Beach have been evacuated after a few oxygen cylinders exploded and caught fire in the back of a garbage truck ... An 11-year-old girl has died after being hit by a boat while participating in a junior lifeguard training exercise off Huntington Beach. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Catching a wave year-round in the Pine Tree State Jul 19, 2009
We aim to make the experience unintimidating, said Vlachos, who spent four years teaching surfing in Huntington Beach, returning in 2005 to start her school. The contrast between California and Maine is sometimes shocking to her. (Boston Globe)
Huntington Beach Seeks Surfboards in the Sand Jul 18, 2009
WHAT: SURFBOARDS IN THE SAND, an inaugural event to commemorate the surf culture of Huntington Beach, as well as those who protect our oceanic and coastal environments ... WHERE: Huntington Beach Pier Huntington Beach, California ... BACKGROUND: Endorsed by surfing's elite including Peter "PT" Townend, pro surfing's first world champion, SURFBOARDS IN THE SAND () invites surfers of all generations to place their long or short boards in the sands on the beach next to the famed Huntington Beach... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
States sue over alleged loan modification fraud Jul 16, 2009
Also named in the lawsuits are Home Relief Services LLC, with offices in Irvine, Newport Beach and Anaheim; RMR Group Loss Mitigation, which has offices in Newport Beach, Orange, Huntington Beach, Corona and Fresno; Los Angeles-based United First Inc.; and U.S. Foreclosure Relief, which was also targeted by an FTC complaint. Authorities said they also arrested a Newport Beach man Tuesday who was accused of using the names of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and other government... (MSNBC -- Business)
Prosecutors Target Sham Loan Fixers Jul 16, 2009
Also named in the lawsuits are Home Relief Services LLC, with offices in Irvine, Newport Beach and Anaheim; RMR Group Loss Mitigation, which has offices in Newport Beach, Orange, Huntington Beach, Corona and Fresno; and Los Angeles-based United First Inc.. A voicemail message seeking comment was left Wednesday at the offices of U.S. Homeowners Assistance. (CBS News)
Driver hospitalized after his vehicle hit by train Jul 15, 2009
An 11-year-old girl has died after being hit by a boat while participating in a junior lifeguard training exercise off Huntington Beach. Orange County Sheriff's spokesman Jim Amormino said Allysa Squirrell died at a hospital Tuesday after being taken there with severe injuries. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Temecula Perfect Southern Califo... Jul 12, 2009
A visit to Huntington Beach, a.k.a. Surf City with miles of sand beaches might be in order. A short trip to Anaheim for a visit to Disneyland and California Adventure is another must when visiting Southern California. (Suite101.com)
Photo by Dana Fineman / TMT. Construction officially began the second week of June on the temporary structure for Malibu Presbyterian Church. The building, known as a \"Sprung Structure\" for the company that constructs them, is a quickly assembled, permanent-grade structure capable of housing the church on its Malibu Canyon Road campus while funds are raised for a new sanctuary to replace the one that burned down in the October 2007 fire. Construction is anticipated to last one to two months. Jul 9, 2009
"Entry fees are 20 for military and 100 for civilians. There are six categories: Jr. men (17 and under), open men, military men, open/military women, body board and long board. Participants can enter only one category. Participants are also asked to include a short bio on their surfing history.The contest timeline was increased from one day to two due to the overwhelming response from entrants in last year's contest.There were 131 surfers entered in last year's contest and more than 1,000... (Malibu Times, CA)
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Heather s goal is to keep pace with overall women s leader Tiffany Meyers of Huntington Beach ... Meyers won the Vail Lake Multisport race on June 8, as did Ted s main competition, Slater Fletcher of Huntington Beach. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
U.S. Open pays tribute to 50 years of surfing Jul 2, 2009
Published: Wednesday, July 1, 2009 2:10 AM HST HUNTINGTON BEACH, California Youth collides with history at the Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing, July 18-26, when the world s largest professional surfing competition honors the golden anniversary of competitive surfing at the famed Huntington Beach Pier, according to a press release ... Alaska and Hawaii became the 49th and 50th states, American Bandstand was the most popular TV show, Boston defeated the Minneapolis Lakers to win the NBA championship,... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Asing tops his peers to win junior pro meet Jul 1, 2009
0 Pier Pressure junior pro surfing contest yesterday at Huntington Beach, Calif. The final day of the two-day event was completed in 1- to 2-foot waves near the famous South Huntington Beach Pier. (Honolulu Advertiser)
