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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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Anaheim orders marijuana dispensaries closed

The following information was released by the City of Anaheim. The City of Anaheim today issued notice to cease operations to the 11 operating medical marijuana dispensaries (MMDs) in the City, following the unanimous Californi...
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La Palma to benefit from Tesoro purchase of BP Carlson refinery

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 b...
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Bill to carve out exception to Prop. 13 property tax protection stalled

At last week’s Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast, Seth Eaker provided an update on legislative matters that included mention of AB 188, which would strip commercial property of Prop. 13 protection from tax i...
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New items added to our online shop

We have just added new items to the Books section of our online shop, Shop Orange County Breeze. First added was Yard Wine, a book by Cathy Larson, who will be featured in our June 2012 print issue. Then we also added books (wi...
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Prologis representatives to speak on 33-acre development at Cypress Chamber breakfast

The following information was released by the Cypress Chamber of Commerce. Senior Vice President Pat Maloney and Vice President Nancy Shultz from ProLogis Development, will be the guest speakers at the Cypress Chamber of Commer...
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Marketing Maven: All politics is local? All marketing is local!

You could have the best product in the world and it wouldn’t help… You could have the best advertising agency in the world to create the best marketing campaign for the best product in the world and it wouldn’t help… Yo...
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New chair named for Seal Beach Classic Car Show

At the May networking breakfast of the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce, held at O’Malley’s on Main in Old Town Seal Beach, Brian Warner reported on this year’s highly successful Seal Beach Classic Car Show: 28,000 estimate...
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Building on the talk given by Dr. Marcy Zwelling-Aamot to the Los Alamitos Chamber

The Los Alamitos Area Chamber of Commerce meets monthly for a networking breakfast. The May 3 meeting was held at Mr. B’s, a new location, with Dr. Marcy Zwelling-Aamot, a local medical doctor, speaking about upcoming changes...
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Dr. Marcy Zwelling-Aamot speaks about upcoming changes to healthcare to Los Al Chamber

LAACC meets monthly for a networking breakfast. The May 3 meeting was held at Mr. B’s, a new location, with Dr. Marcy Zwelling-Aamot, a local medical doctor, speaking about upcoming changes to healthcare because of the Afford...
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Cal ISO summer assessment expresses concern for supply of electricity in Southern California

The following information was released by California Independent System Operator (Cal ISO), the “mpartial grid operator for the bulk of the California’s power grid.” The 2013 summer assessment (pdf) released today by the ...
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Cypress holds ribbon-cutting for new business park tenant Kusha Inc.

The following information was released by the City of Cypress. On Thursday, May 2, Cypress Mayor Dr. Prakash Narain, City staff and officials, and a representative from Assembly Woman Sharon Quirk-Silva’s office welcomed Kush...
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Los Alamitos Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes long-time members

The Los Alamitos Area Chamber of Commerce recognized two long-time member businesses at the Chamber’s regular May networking breakfast. Dr. Sherry Kropp, chair of the Chamber, presented plaques to Kathy McNally of McNally Lig...
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  • Groundbreaking ceremony for new all-weather track at Los Al
    A giant step in a process that began over 12 years ago was made yesterday afternoon when the Los Al School District held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new lighted all-weather track and synthetic turf athletic complex on the Los Al HS site. Despite some challenges posed by the existing baseball field and the student parking lot, the new facility, which wi […]
  • GIRLS SOCCER: Griffins down Marina in Sunset opener
    The Los Al Griffins girls soccer team ended their Holiday vacation with a 2-0 win over the Marina Vikings in the Sunset League opener for both teams. Senior midfielder Hannah Goldsmith and senior forward Rachel Price both scored first half goals for Los Al.  It was Goldsmith’s third goal of the season. The Griffins. who have been beset by injuries in the pas […]
  • BOYS WATER POLO: Jarrels leads Griffin in post-season honors
    Five Los Al Griffins boys water polo players earned post-season honors on the All-Sunset league team. The Griffin award winners were led by senior Chandler Jarrells who made the all-Orange County team,  all-CIF and all-Sunset League. Jarrels missed most of his junior season with a back injury but came back to score 111 goals and help Los Alamitos reach the C […]