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Grand marshal named for Fourth of July Parade
Father Christian Mondor has been named community grand marshal for this year's Huntington Beach Fourth of July Parade, which means he won't be riding on his usual float with other religious leaders. But he can still have the horse-drawn trolley —...
Tags: Christianity, Arts and Culture, The Beach Boys, Festive Events, Celebrities
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Joe Surf: A cinematic ode to surfing's pioneers
There is no shortage of good films in the Action Sports series at the 2012 Newport Film Festival, which wraps up Thursday night, but there is one that is more than just a good film. It's a history lesson. The documentary "Boardroom," which will play...
Tags: Movies, ESPN (tv network), Sports, Entertainment, Television Industry
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Joe Surf: H.B.'s old surfer and the sea
Bob "Lefty" Phillips may or may not be the oldest surfer in Huntington Beach, but according to his granddaughter Ashlee Spuhler, the title is his. At least until someone proves otherwise. Phillips turned 83 this week, and also got out in the water on...
Tags: Windsurfing, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Korean War (1950-1953), Sports, Ocean Surfing
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Joe Surf: 'Snake' a local surfing legend
I walked into the wrestling room at Huntington Beach High last week and was immediately introduced to him by the Surfside USA Wrestling Club president Jim McLaughlin. "Joe, I'd like you to meet someone," Jim said. "This is Bruce." Bruce was going to...Tags: Windsurfing, Arts and Culture, Sports, Wrestling, 2016 Olympic Games
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Joe Surf: Conditions should improve at Vans Pier Classic
The Assn. of Surfing Professionals 4-Star Vans Pier Classic, presented by Jack's Surfboards, is underway on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier, running through Sunday. Some of the top young surfers in the world are out there, and for one local...Tags: Windsurfing, Travel, Sports, River Surfing, International Travel
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Joe Surf: It's been a sweet ride on the Hamboard
Surely you've seen those blond kids riding them down along the strand in Huntington. Kind of like a surfboard, but not a surfboard. Kind of like a skateboard, but not a skateboard. Maybe "skurfboard" would have been appropriate, but not as far as Pete...Tags: Matthew McConaughey, John Wayne
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Joe Surf: Hundreds paddle out to remember Surfline.com founder
A couple hundred people paddled out on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier Sunday while hundreds more lined the pier or stood on the sand to honor Surfline.com founder Sean Collins, who died of a heart attack Dec. 26. Collins' two sons, Tyler and...Tags: Brazil, Australia, Quiksilver Incorporated, Bali (Indonesia), Weather
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Joe Surf: Laguna's Pribram intervening in Windy City surfer arrest
"Surfing is not a crime." That's what 11-time Assn. of Surfing Professionals champ Kelly Slater tweeted when he found out last month that 40-year-old Rex Flodstrom was arrested by Chicago police for — wait for it — surfing off the shores of...Tags: Sports, Kelly Slater, Police Arrests, Prisons, Crime, Law and Justice
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Greer's OC: Each item like a small piece of history
Yoki Shop recently relocated to a new store in Newport Beach on the Coast Highway. The shop is the brainchild of its owner and founder, Jeff Yokoyama, a longtime surf industry veteran who designs Generic Youth, Yoki's Garden and Pidgin Orange clothing...Tags: Ocean Surfing, Game, Personal Service, University of Southern California, International Travel
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Joe Surf: Surf Walk of Fame inductees show their grit, goodness
The Surfing Walk of Fame held its 18th annual induction ceremony last week during the U.S. Open of Surfing, welcoming six new members who made their mark in the surfing world. They're still making a mark, and I'm not just talking about the granite...Tags: Sandra Dee, Movies, The Beach Boys, Sports, Television
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Surfers' mark is made in H.B.
Chuck Linnen's name has long been famous around Huntington Beach.
Now, it may take an earthquake — or two — to remove it.
Linnen, a longtime Huntington Beach surfer, pressed his hands and feet into wet cement Friday morning at this year's...Tags: Orange County Register, Sports, Quiksilver Incorporated
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In The Pipeline: Paddling 26 miles for one little girl's sight
About 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Drew Kenny arrived at the Huntington Beach Pier. How did he get there? On a stand-up paddleboard. Where did he leave from? Catalina Island. Just what would inspire the 42-year-old Huntington Beach consultant to paddle 26 miles?...Tags: Sports, Elections, Kelly Slater, Agricultural Research and Technology, White House
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