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Dwyer is first incumbent to lose since 1996
If there's been an upset in this year's Huntington Beach City Council race, historically speaking, it's incumbent Devin Dwyer's fifth-place finish. Dwyer, the city's mayor pro tem for the last year, held 10% of the vote as of Wednesday morning, placing...
Tags: Orange County Register, Elections, Dana Rohrabacher, Politics, Allan R. Mansoor
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Riding the elephant, sometimes
He is the only incumbent running in a crowded field of 12 candidates on the Huntington Beach City Council ticket, and while he likes to please the Orange County GOP, Councilman Devin Dwyer says he votes for city first and party second. "I like to...
Tags: Parties and Movements, Democratic Party, Elections, Dana Rohrabacher, Allan R. Mansoor
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Los Alamitos mayor leads in support for Assembly election
Five candidates are vying for the newly redrawn 72nd Assembly District. Though it's hard to call a frontrunner in the crowded local race, Los Alamitos Mayor Troy Edgar is raking in high-profile Republican support. Edgar, who was a registered Democrat...
Tags: Small Businesses, Elections, Southern California Edison Company, Economy, Business and Finance, Dana Rohrabacher
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Activists gather to push for plastic bag ban
The massive inflatable turtle shifted in the breeze that whipped across the Huntington Beach Pier on Monday afternoon, looking large and restless enough to crawl across the walkway for a hearty meal at Ruby's Diner. The environmental activists who set up...
Tags: Lou Correa, Julia Brownley, Business
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For Duke's, it's easy being green
State Sen. Tom Harman (R-Huntington Beach) selected Duke's Huntington Beach as the 35th Senate District's "Green Business of the Year," he said in a release. Harman said he selected Duke's for its earth-friendly practices. The restaurant uses energy-...Tags: Energy Saving, Environmental Issues
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Post 133 member named Veteran of the Year
State Sen. Tom Harman has named Dennis Bauer, an adjutant for Huntington Beach's American Legion post, as Veteran of the Year for the 35th Senate District. Bauer, an active member of Post 133 since 2000, was nominated by fellow legionnaires. He served...Tags: Vietnam War (1955-1975), Unrest, Conflicts and War, American Legion
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Boys of summer made dreams become reality
When the Ocean View Little League All-Stars defeated Japan to emerge as 2011's world champions, they ended their season in dramatic fashion. Except that it wasn't the end of their season — not quite, anyway. The All-Stars, the first Orange...Tags: Ocean View, Human Interest, Little League Baseball, Festive Events, Chris Cole
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In the Pipeline: A modest part of baseball history
"Oh, I almost forgot — we flew up to Sacramento to meet Gov. Brown, too." So chuckled Ocean View Little League manager Jeff Pratto to me recently as we spoke about the head-spinning series of events that have rolled out in the wake of his team's...Tags: Walter Johnson, Baseball, Hank Conger, Petroleum Industry, Little League Baseball
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Assemblyman announces bid for State Senate
Assemblyman Jim Silva, whose district covers Huntington Beach, has announced that he will run for State Senate in 2012. Silva, who was first elected to the 67th District in 2006, hopes to fill the seat held by Tom Harman, who will be termed out next...Tags: Sandra Hutchens, Politics, Huntington Beach, Political Systems
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A day to remember
Greg Gilboe and his students don't have to attend school Monday. But they're not taking it as a day off.
Gilboe, the band director at Huntington Beach High School, plans to bring his 75-member ensemble to the annual Memorial Day ceremony at Pier Plaza....Tags: September 11, 2001 Attacks, Defense, Death, Ceremonies, Holidays
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Tran wins, Harman doesn't
;Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley's representatives had a mixed showing in Tuesday's primaries, with one winning easily and two others having varied success in seeking higher office. Meanwhile, Costa Mesa Mayor Allan Mansoor appeared poised to run...Tags: Steve Cooley, Elections, Costa Mesa, Justice System, Fountain Valley (Orange, California)
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California Legislature sends governor package to cut costs of public pensions
PolitiCalThe state Senate late Friday gave final legislative approval to a package of cost-cutting measures for the public pension system in California....
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