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A+ Dropouts goes for extra credit

Cheska Zaide takes her homework everywhere.

Steel picks up Rohrabacher endorsement

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Costa Mesa) has endorsed Michelle Steel for Orange County supervisor, according to an announcement from Steel's campaign this week.

Coasting through California on skateboards

Cousins Mason Bennett and Kenton Durfee are skateboarders on a mission.

Gomez named managing editor of community papers

Alisha Gomez has been named managing editor of Los Angeles Times Community News (TCN) in Orange County, Editor John Canalis announced Wednesday.

More history found in H.B.

More than 100 new names were added to Huntington Beach's list of historically significant sites, including several Wintersburg farm properties, according to a study session Monday.

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.

Education

A special coach Outside a bowling lane, in the background, snapping pictures with his camera stood Alan Webb, an elderly man.	Youths honored for good character The Huntington Beach Youth Character Awards will honor youths whose achievements demonstrate a commitment to qualities associated with...
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...	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...
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...	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...

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Politics

Newport won't meet with AQMD board member Newport Beach will not hold a public hearing with a South Coast Air Quality Management board member on the fire ring debate similar to one...	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.
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...	HB police chief announces retirement Huntington Beach Police Chief Ken Small has announced his retirement after 11 years with the city.
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.	H.B. leaders consider political moves Two Huntington Beach councilmen are looking to take on bigger roles in Orange County.

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Public Safety

Police Files Fifth Street: Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 17000 block at 10:12 a.m. Friday. The caller reported that all the contents in the...	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...
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...	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...
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...

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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...	Keeping watch over kids in the system Richard Robitaille feels gratified when the twins race to him, waving greetings.
Court fight has happy ending After settling a lawsuit against Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister Co., Robb Havassy ended up with 365 surfboards.	No duck left behind They have retrieved every rubber duck that's been tossed off the Huntington Beach Pier for the last 20 years.
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...	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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Obituaries

William L. Hanna William L. Hanna of Damariscotta, ME, formerly of Foxboro, MA, passed away February 9, 2013, at the age of 91. He was predeceased by his...	Paul Grant Pearce Pearce, Paul Grant
Marie Grace Casciano MARIE GRACE CASCIANO	Margaret Eileen Vancura Margaret Eileen Vancura, 79, longtime resident of Huntington Beach, passed away January 10, 2013 at home with loved ones by her side. Born...
Don the Beachcomber propieter dies at 79	Gerald "Jerry" Louis Kurucz Kurucz, Gerald Louis ”Jerry”, 73

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