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Pretrial to begin for teacher

Christopher John Ontiveros of Huntington Beach has pleaded not guilty to charges of sexual misconduct

Monday, February 8, 2010 3:14PM PST

A Huntington Beach man and high school teacher accused of engaging in sexual acts with an underage student is expected to begin preliminary trial Thursday.

Today's Must Reads

Man dies in head-on collision

58-year-old Huntington Beach man pronounced dead at the scene after motorcycle accident Sunday

Monday, February 8, 2010 11:41AM PST

An Ocean View extravaganza

Brown, Johnson each tally career-highs as Seahawks run past Orange Lutheran at Nike Extravaganza.

Sunday, February 7, 2010 1:13AM PST

IN THE PIPELINE:
Presenting a pop legend

Ozzy Osbourne drew a huge crowd to Barnes & Noble, but there was another star behind the scenes

Friday, February 5, 2010 11:59AM PST

Suspected gang member arrested

Police say drugs, firearm, bulletproof vest founded inside car during traffic stop

Thursday, February 4, 2010 4:15PM PST

In The Pipeline:
She’s all about painting now

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By Chris Epting
Last Updated — Wednesday, February 3, 2010 4:42PM PST

“People ask me, ‘Do you care if people buy one of your paintings because you’re Jan Brady?’ I say, ‘No, their money is still the same!’”

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Edison grabs big win over Newport

By David Carrillo Peñaloza
Last Updated — Sunday, February 7, 2010 12:06AM PST

Chargers girls' water polo team beats Sailors for first time in school history.

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Community swim program saved

By Britney Barnes
Last Updated — Wednesday, February 3, 2010 10:07PM PST

Swim-a-thon raised more than $400 above the amount needed to keep the program open for residents.

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Sounding Off:
Parks are vital to area

By John Scott
Last Updated — Wednesday, February 3, 2010 10:07PM PST

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Abraham Lincoln visits Carden Academy

Monday, January 12, 2009 12:12PM PST

Abraham Lincoln talks about his life to the students of Carden Academy.

‘Same water the dinosaurs used’

By Britney Barnes
Last Updated — Wednesday, February 3, 2010 10:07PM PST

Water assemblies are grade-specific and build on each other, but are also loads of fun for the students.

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MY HERO

Last Updated — Thursday, February 4, 2010 12:45PM PST

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Remembering an old master

By Michael Miller
Last Updated — Wednesday, February 3, 2010 10:07PM PST

Anderson Art Gallery in Sunset Beach pays tribute to painter Milford Zornes, who died two years ago at age 100.

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Photo Gallery

The Gossiping Gourmet:
A mission to provide healthy Asian food

By Elle Harrow and Terry Markowitz
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 10:07PM PST

What a pleasure it is to be able to dip into the treasure trove of restaurants that is Little Saigon. For those of you who have never tried the delights that await you there, we hope to tempt you. For those of you who know it, we hope to point you to new finds. The food is not only scrumptious, but affordable as well.

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