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Today’s weather forecast for Thursday, May 23

Posted  May 23, 2013  by  courtesy

The following information is courtesy of the National Weather Service. Weather forecast for Thursday, May 23: A chance of drizzle before 11am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. More about [...]

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Residents and non-residents speak about the anti-Kusumoto flyer at Los Alamitos City Council [UPDATED]

Posted  May 21, 2013  by  shelley

Business entirely unrelated to attempted recordings and anonymously printed flyers was conducted at the regular meeting of the Los Alamitos City Council on Monday, May 20. But all that other business will be covered separately. This article will be about public comment related to the meeting at Spaghettini’s, and to Mayor Kusumoto’s short comment on [...]

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Regarding Los Alamitos Mayor Kusumoto, misleading flyers, and base accusations

Posted  May 20, 2013  by  shelley

I have been told that a flyer currently circulating in Los Alamitos cites Orange County Breeze as a source of accusations that Los Alamitos Mayor Warren Kusumoto violated specific penal codes of the State of California in regards to recording conversations. Because I have not seen a copy of the flyer myself, I am relying [...]

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Grateful Hearts sets sale for Stars and Stripes Memorial Weekend

Posted  May 19, 2013  by  courtesy

The following information was released by Grateful Hearts. Grateful Hearts will hold a “Stars and Stripes” Memorial Weekend Sale at all three of the non-profit organization’s stores. Thrift Redefined 50% off storewide (Friday, Saturday, Sunday May 24, 25, 26). Plus — with proof of military service (active, veteran or reserve) — an additional 10% off [...]

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Cypress College Chargers men's baseball team wins 2013 state championship.
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Cypress College wins 2013 CCCAA men’s baseball championship!

Posted  May 19, 2013  by  shelley

Congratulations to the Cypress College Chargers men’s baseball team, which won today’s California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) championship game against sister Orange Empire member Fullerton College. Here’s the recap from CCCAA: Featured photo Cypress College Chargers men’s baseball team wins 2013 state championship. Photo courtesy of CCCAA. More about Orange County Breeze Did you [...]

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A Great Place to Live looks into next week’s LAUSD vote to increase field use fees

Posted  May 17, 2013  by  courtesy

The following information was released by It’s a Great Place to Live (In Spite of Itself). The Los Alamitos School District will vote on Tuesday, May 21, to raise its field use fees by 600%. The increase in field use fees means that both AYSO and Friday Night Lights rates will increase (at a minimum) [...]

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La Palma to benefit from Tesoro purchase of BP Carson refinery

Posted  May 17, 2013  by  courtesy

The following information was released by the City of La Palma. The City of La Palma learned today that State and Federal authorities have cleared the way for the purchase of British Petroleum’s (BP’s) Carson refinery by Tesoro Corporation of Texas. The transfer will be effective June 1, 2013. For the past fifteen years, La [...]

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Memorial Day services to be held at WWII Submarine Memorial aboard Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach

Posted  May 15, 2013  by  courtesy

The following information was released by Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station. The United States National Submarine Memorial West, located at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, will be the site of an annual public Memorial Day services Monday, May 27. The 11 a.m. observance will include the unique “tolling the boats” ceremony, during which the name [...]

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Independent legal advisor submits opinion that Cypress Measure “A” restrictive covenants are enforceable.

Posted  May 15, 2013  by  courtesy

The following information was released by the City of Cypress. At the request of property owner Mr. Christo Bardis, and in an effort to respond to resident concerns about Measure “A” that is on the ballot in the up-coming special election, two Restrictive Covenant Agreements were presented to the Cypress City Council for their consideration [...]

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Cypress Councilman accuses Los Alamitos Mayor of attempted recording of conversation

Posted  May 13, 2013  by  shelley

The published order of items on the agenda of the regular meeting of the Cypress City Council on Monday, May 13, was re-arranged by Mayor Prakash Narain. Two items were moved to the start of the meeting: a report from Councilman Doug Bailey, and discussion of Item 13. This article concerns the report by Councilman [...]

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Lauri and Allen McLean to be honored by Cypress Chamber with Lifetime Achievement Award

The following information was released by the Cypress Chamber of Commerce. Lauri and Allen McLean, who have been active in several communities and organizations over the years, will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Awar...
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Today’s weather forecast for Thursday, May 23

The following information is courtesy of the National Weather Service. Weather forecast for Thursday, May 23: A chance of drizzle before 11am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 72. Southeast wi...
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Cypress police blotter, May 9 to May 15

The items shown below are culled from the logs of the Cypress Police Department. No inference of guilt is implied in showing any item. May 9, 2013 COUNSELING – 4:12pm – 9800 block of Valley View - That afternoon, st...
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Defense contract awarded to Irvine-based Eaton Industrial Corp.

The Department of Defense announced the award of contract to Eaton Industrial Corp. in Irvine by the Defense Logistics Agency. The contract is for a maximum of $12 million, sole-sourced and firm-fixed priced. It covers oil nozz...
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Los Alamitos police blotter, May 10 to May 19

The items shown below are culled from the logs of the Los Alamitos Police Department. No inference of guilt is implied in showing any item. May 10, 2013 VANDALISM TO A VEHICLE – 3:48pm – Katella Ave. - Two pickup tr...
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Special topics & screenings at the Cypress Senior Center for June 2013

The following information was released by Cypress Recreation and Community Services. The following programs will be offered at the Cypress Senior Center, which is located at 9031 Grindlay Street, just south of Lincoln Avenue an...
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What does Dow 15,000 mean to you?

This month, the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a milestone, when, for the first time, it closed above 15,000. Of course, 15,000 is a nice, round number, and it sounds pretty big — but what does it mean to you, as an individ...
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Sign up to run for fun on July 4th in La Palma

The following information was released by the City of La Palma. The City of La Palma will again host a Run for Fun on Independence Day, Thursday, July 4. Events will include a 10k run, a 5k run, a 5k walk and a “Yankee Doodle...
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OCFA urban search and rescue specialist dispatched to Oklahoma

The following information was released by the California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA). (Emphasis added.) In the wake of the devastating tornado that hit Oklahoma yesterday, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today directed t...
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Today’s weather forecast for Wednesday, May 22

The following information is courtesy of the National Weather Service. Weather forecast for Wednesday, May 22: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5...
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Seal Beach Chamber seeks sponsors for Summer concerts

The following information was released by the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce. Summer Concert Sponsorships Available What do warm summer evenings, incredible music and over 1,000 Seal Beach local’s and visitors have in com...
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Federal furloughs to impact Cal Guard emergency-response efforts

The following information was released by the California National Guard. The California Military Department today warned that the Department of Defense’s plan to require federal military technicians to take one furlough day e...
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Residents and non-residents speak about the anti-Kusumoto flyer at Los Alamitos City Council [UPDATED]

Business entirely unrelated to attempted recordings and anonymously printed flyers was conducted at the regular meeting of the Los Alamitos City Council on Monday, May 20. But all that other business will be covered separately....
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La Palma Memorial Day ceremony set for Monday, May 27

The following information was released by the City of La Palma The City of La Palma will hold a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 27, at 9:15 a.m. in front of the Eternal Flame at the front of La Palma City Hall, 7822 Walker...
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Today’s weather forecast for Tuesday, May 21

The following information is courtesy of the National Weather Service. Weather forecast for Tuesday, May 21: Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variab...
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West County Connectors Project construction highlights for Monday, May 20, to Friday, May 24, 2013

The following information was released by Orange County Transportation Authority. Holiday closures Nightly closures are scheduled this week, Monday, May 20 through Thursday, May 23. In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, th...
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Los Alamitos, Councilman, Warren Kusumoto

Regarding Los Alamitos Mayor Kusumoto, misleading flyers, and base accusations

I have been told that a flyer currently circulating in Los Alamitos cites Orange County Breeze as a source of accusations that Los Alamitos Mayor Warren Kusumoto violated specific penal codes of the State of California in regar...
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19 most distressed cities in the nation

Business Insider used CredAbility’s consumer distress index to rank the 19 most distressed cities in the nation. An index below 70% indicates a city is “distressed.” Here is a list of 19 most distressed cities as compiled...
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BLS regional unemployment: California fourth highest in nation

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistic’s April report on regional and state employment, California saw a drop in its unemployment rate to 9% but still managed to hold the fourth highest rate in the nation — after Nevada...
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Today’s weather forecast for Monday, May 20

The following information is courtesy of the National Weather Service. Weather forecast for Monday, May 20: Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variabl...
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