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Seniors make a showing at council meeting

A handful of Huntington Beach residents told council members Monday that they're fed up of waiting for a new senior center.

Police arrest four after stolen property found in vehicles

Newport Beach police arrested four people on suspicion of stealing from vehicles in the Port Streets area, police announced Tuesday.

A special coach

Outside a bowling lane, in the background, snapping pictures with his camera stood Alan Webb, an elderly man.

Injured warrior breaks down barriers

Still feeling the effects of the nerve damage suffered when her arm broke in half while she was serving in Afghanistan, Marine Sgt. Lorie Yrigoyen stood on the podium on the first day of the Warrior...

In the Pipeline: A show of heart from Little League

The playoffs are upon us. I'm not referring to the NBA or the NHL, though there are some terrific series taking place in those leagues. I'm talking about Little League baseball here in Huntington...

Video may show porch theft in progress

Huntington Beach resident Terry Burnham posted a video of an apparent theft from his porch to YouTube in hopes of gathering more information about the alleged crime.

Video: Possible porch theft in H.B.

Portfolio

Photo Gallery: Final tour of Warldow School

Photo Gallery: Marina-Roosevelt Softball

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Sports

Oilers capture CIF-SS Division 1 boys' volleyball championship

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Life + Arts

The Gossiping Gourmet: Thai Bros. offers satisfying, if not always spicy, array

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Public Safety

Crystal Cove starts junior lifeguard program Jesse Heydorff likes to call the inaugural Crystal Cove State Park Junior Lifeguard program "outdoor science camp meets junior lifeguard...	Offering women, children a helping hand Marla Sebreros and other volunteers were busy at work, sorting various clothing and toiletries in the back room of Colette's Children's...
SCAQMD board member hears it from mostly pro-fire ring crowd About 50 speakers voiced their opinions on the fire ring controversy Friday afternoon at Huntington Beach's council chambers.	It may soon be legal to make your friends bark like a dog The Huntington Beach City Council has approved the introduction of an ordinance that would repeal a law prohibiting hypnotism.
Additional teens arrested in skateboard assault Authorities arrested two additional suspects Thursday in the alleged assault on a man by a group of skateboarders, police said. There are...	H.B. man gets 50 to life for killing his father A Huntington Beach man was sentenced to 50 years to life by an Orange County Superior Court judge Friday for killing his father,...

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Politics

Critic questions AQMD board member's doctorates A critic of the region's air-quality agency is questioning the academic credentials of a board member empowered to vote on the fate of the...	Council won't oppose Poseidon as a group The Huntington Beach City Council decided Monday not to send a group letter to the state Coastal Commission opposing a proposed desalination...
HB police chief announces retirement Huntington Beach Police Chief Ken Small has announced his retirement after 11 years with the city.	F.V. man elected president of state Republican group Fountain Valley resident and accountant John W. Briscoe, 63, has replaced Celeste Greig as president of the California Republican Assembly.
H.B. leaders consider political moves Two Huntington Beach councilmen are looking to take on bigger roles in Orange County.	Mayor wants to have say on Poseidon Huntington Beach Mayor Connie Boardman wants to send a letter asking the California Coastal Commission to deny Poseidon Resource's permit...

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Business & Real Estate

Fourth of July community grand marshal named The Huntington Beach Fourth of July Executive Board has named long-time resident Ralph Bauer to serve as community grand marshal for the...	No duck left behind They have retrieved every rubber duck that's been tossed off the Huntington Beach Pier for the last 20 years.
A blast at Boeing It was the first time the Otto family took a crack at making a water bottle rocket, and the youngest of the group was itching to get it to...	State requests more information on Poseidon An application to build a desalination plant in Huntington Beach is incomplete, according to a state agency.
Keeping watch over kids in the system Richard Robitaille feels gratified when the twins race to him, waving greetings.	Breaking Surf: Boardroom out of U.S. Open of Surfing The highly anticipated surfing industry trade show the Boardroom got the boot before its massive footprint even hit the beach, according...

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Education

College board refuses to draft labor agreement The Coast Community College District on Wedensday shot down a request to draft an agreement that would pre-negotiate hiring terms with local...	District holds year's final drumline and color guard showcase Marina High School in Huntington Beach played host to the Huntington Beach Union High School District Drumline and Winter Guard Showcase...
Youths honored for good character The Huntington Beach Youth Character Awards will honor youths whose achievements demonstrate a commitment to qualities associated with...	Higher education for a higher cause Huntington Beach native Rachel Field used much of her mechanical engineering education at Harvard to invent ways to help the less...
New student trustee joins Coast board Costa Mesa's Coast Community College District has a new student representative to serve on the board of trustees, the district announced...	Summer enrollment surges at OCC Orange Coast College has more than doubled its course offering for the 2013 summer session compared to summer 2012 thanks to Proposition 30,...