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The 'Poomsae Girl' is far from done
Claire Kim said she was known as "The One," but just three years ago, was considered to be done. Far from it, she has proved. The Huntington Beach resident is in Vladivostok, Russia, this week representing the USA at the 2011 Taekwondo World Poomsae...Tags: Taekwon-Do, Multi-Sport Events, Sports
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Getting better with age
Art Hernandez is ready to hold court. It's something he's become accustomed to.
The long-time Huntington Beach resident has several national senior tennis titles to his credit — seven to be exact — and on Friday begins defense of a...Tags: Awards and Prizes, Multi-Sport Events, Brian Morton, Jimmy Connors, Demographics
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In The Pipeline: Olympian has love for environment, fitness
Her eyes twinkle in the morning sun, and her smile beams. Looking out across the water while standing on the boardwalk at the Bolsa Chica wetlands, she glances up as a large pelican swoops by, just several feet over our heads. She laughs like a girl...Tags: Symptoms, 2016 Olympic Games, Philosophy, The New York Times, Wetlands
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Four locals qualify for state
Four local track and field athletes are moving on to the CIF State Meet on Friday in Clovis. Huntington Beach junior Ramon Vargas finished fourth in the boys' 110-meter hurdles with a time of 14.23 seconds and was fifth in the boys' 300 hurdles in 38....Tags: High School Sports, Track and Field, Human Interest
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City Lights: Pitch comes from his inspiration
It's the spot where Sandy Koufax, Don Drysdale, Hideo Nomo and other legendary pitchers faced down batters over the last 50 years.
Next week, Dodger Stadium will play host to a tough hurler of a different kind.
Dan Kanne, a Huntington Beach resident and...Tags: Houston Astros, Human Body, Arms, Colon, Surgery
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Snyder shines in All-Star game
The Orange County All-Star High School Seniors baseball game played Tuesday at Glover Stadium in Anaheim had a local flavor to it. And a pair of local outfielders had a big hand in the outcome of the 44th annual game, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of...Tags: Major League Baseball, Colleges and Universities, High School Sports, Toronto Blue Jays, Education
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Surfing star Slater to get key to city
Surfer Kelly Slater may hail from Florida, but if he ever had any doubt that he's welcome in Huntington Beach, he'll know for sure Tuesday. That evening, Mayor Joe Carchio plans to present the 10-time world champion with the Key to Surf City....Tags: Surfing, Kelly Slater, Sports, Derek Jeter, Human Interest
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The all-around student-athlete
Nick Marshall was thrilled to be part of the action June 7 at the Orange County All-Star Seniors baseball game at Glover Stadium in Anaheim. He also felt humbled to be a part of the spotlight Saturday when he made his final appearance as a high school...Tags: Science and Technology, Physical Therapy, Career and Workplace, Education, Schools
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Buzzer-beater highlights year's accomplishments
Another prep sports school year has gone into the books. As has been the case in years past, several local teams and athletes reached the pinnacle of their respective sports.
Below is a listing of some of the top prep highlights reported to the...Tags: Henry Owens , Wrestling, Polo, Boston Red Sox, Major League Baseball
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Ocean View passes first test
Champions of the 2011 Little League District 62 All-Star Tournament have been decided.
In Majors All-Star play, Ocean View capped an undefeated run by knocking off Huntington Valley to capture a championship. In the 9/10 division, Ocean View came up with...Tags: Dan Campbell, James Williams, Multi-Sport Events, Daniel Smith, Eric Anderson
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In The Pipeline: This Angel is living the dream
Recently, Angels skipper Mike Scioscia told the Los Angeles Times, "What we've seen we've definitely liked. If he wasn't doing the job defensively, this would be a moot point. But he is and that's giving him an opportunity to get a little more playing...Tags: Los Angeles Times, Peter Bourjos, Arizona, Spring Training, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
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Another milestone nears
Shelly Luth rolled her eyes when the subject was brought up, then looked around the Marina softball diamond, as if trying to find out how the information leaked out.
Despite her good-natured kidding, there was a definitely twinkle in her eye as she...Tags: Softball, High School Sports, Sports, Human Interest
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