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Council rejects governor's proposal to ax redevelopment agency
The Huntington Beach City Council voted unanimously Monday to send a letter to Gov. Jerry Brown opposing his proposal to eliminate the redevelopment agency. Mayor Joe Carchio said Huntington Beach would take a big hit if the agency is eliminated. "It...Tags: Regional Authority, Executive Branch, Jerry Brown, Finance, Government
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City Lights: Back to the Lost Boys
Sometimes, as a reporter, you get to stand back and simply observe twists of fate. I had that opportunity last March when two of the Lost Boys of Sudan visited Huntington Beach as part of the HB Reads program. That year's selection, "They Poured Fire on...Tags: Arizona, Human Interest, Kansas, Sudan, Politics
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Greer's OC: Digg on these weekly specials
The new Asian fusion dining spot, Digg's Restaurant & Bar in Huntington Beach, just started offering a weekend brunch, along with weekly specials including Local Love Mondays, where Huntington Beach residents receive 20% off and Ladies Night Wednesdays,...Tags: Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Awards and Prizes, Tourism and Leisure, Arts and Culture, Human Interest
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Natural Perspectives: Mea culpa for last column
I made a goof in my last column about the Bolsa Chica Land Trust's plan for the mesa. The error is mine, not Vic's. I said the Land Trust was going to excavate no deeper than 8 feet to bury its 2,825-gallon water tanks in the ground. Actually, the tanks...Tags: Nature, Periodicals, Injuries and Wounds, Human Interest, University of California
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City School District names new trustee
The Huntington Beach City School District has named Shari Kowalke, a parent at two district schools, as its new trustee. The board chose Kowalke on Tuesday over three other finalists to replace Shirley Carey, a longtime trustee who died March 22....Tags: Schools, PTA
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Calendar
YOUR WEEKEND FRIDAY: Punk icons The Angry Samoans headline the Blue Café, 17208 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach. The Failures, Action 45, Disguster and Ethanz Ride also perform. The 21-and-older show starts at 8 p.m. and is $8 at the door. For...Tags: Alzheimer's Disease, Crime, Law and Justice, Brain, Dining and Drinking, Los Angeles
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Parents rally against cell tower
Concerned parents at Harbour View Elementary School are trying to get a ballot measure about two cell towers in parks voted down come November. The Committee for No on Measure Q, a group of about six parents, is spreading the word on the ballot measure...Tags: Referenda, Justice System, Voting, Schools, Crime, Law and Justice
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Teacher focuses on tourism, development
There's the old story about how Jimmy Carter got the attention of voters when he first ran for the White House. The little-known ex-governor walked up to strangers on the street, extended a hand and drawled, "Hi, I'm Jimmy Carter, and I'm going to be your...Tags: Starbucks Corp., White House, Jimmy Carter, Long Beach (Los Angeles, California), KTLA
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Seven challenging incumbents
Editor's note: This changes the third paragraph to include Patrick Tucker's title. Ten candidates for the Fountain Valley City Council are going into the last three weeks of campaigning. Candidates are vying for three opens seats occupied by Mayor Pro...Tags: Insurance, Vietnam, Boston, Budgets and Budgeting, Local Elections
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Farley, Shaw receive endorsement
Huntington Beach Tomorrow announced its endorsements for Huntington Beach City Council candidates Joe Shaw and Blair Farley, and yes on Measure O. Huntington Beach Tomorrow, a community organization dedicated to maintaining a high quality of life for...Tags: Local Elections
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20 candidates attend forum
Huntington Beach City Council candidates gathered on stage Oct. 7 to give their stances on senior services, closing Main Street and how important they think it is to follow the city's General Plan. The Huntington Beach League of Women Voters with the...Tags: Nature, Natural Resources, Wetlands, Central Park, Local Elections
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Mailbag: Candidates not being totally honest
Does it bother you when political candidates state one position to one group in order to get their vote and then turn around and say just the opposite to another group to get their vote? This is happening now in the Huntington Beach City Council election....Tags: World War II (1939-1945), Central Park, Local Elections, Sports, Basketball
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