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Continue Fall vegetable planting in November for Winter harvest

The following information was released by Agromin. With forecasts of near normal rainfall in November, Southern California gardeners have the opportunity to plant fall gardens now and let Mother Nature do the watering, say expe...
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The Pet Post Hosts A Second Chance Pet Adoption and Pet Fair

The following information was released by The Pet Post. Nearly a dozen pet rescue groups and 20 pet-related merchants will attend A Second Chance Pet Adoption and Pet Fair, organized by The Pet Post. This special event is desig...
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October gardening tips from Agromin

The following information was released by Agromin. October usually brings cooler weather to Southern California (although hot Santa Ana winds can wreak havoc). Cooler fall temperatures mean a more pleasant gardening experience,...
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The September Fall Home and Garden print edition of Orange County Breeze is here!

Our September print issue is at the printer right now! We want to take this opportunity to welcome Seal Beach into our coverage and delivery area. Send your news releases, photos and business briefs to editor@oc-breeze.com. Wat...
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August growing tips from Agromin

Southern California gardeners are busy harvesting summer vegetables in August, but it’s also the time to start planning for a fall garden, say experts at Agromin, an Oxnard-based manufacturer of earth-friendly soil produc...
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Mulch keeps soil cool, saves on water

The following information was released by Agromin. One of the biggest challenges for gardeners in July is to keep plants hydrated and the soil cool during one of the warmest months of the year in Southern California, say expert...
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OC Animal Care looks to place dogs abandoned at San Remo Park in Laguna Hills at annual Pet Fair

The following information was released by the City of Cypress. OC Animal Care is pleased to announce that we will be looking to place many of the abandoned dogs from San Remo Park in Laguna Hills at our annual Pet Fair event on...
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Gardeners should plant heat-loving veggies in June

The following information was released by Agromin. There is still time to enjoy a full Southern California summer garden by planting heat-happy vegetables in June. The typically mild Southern California temperatures during the ...
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How deep underwater are mortgages in OCB Country?

Zillow collects real estate information and makes it available in a variety of formats online. The featured photo and the larger version of the same graphic below show Zillow’s information about underwater mortgages in OCB Co...
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How to recognize and respond to a natural gas leak

The following information was released by Southern California Gas Company. Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) is committed to the safety of its customers, the communities it serves and its employees. As part of their on...
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May means Rossmoor Woman’s Club Garden Tour

The Home and Garden Section of the Rossmoor Woman’s Club will present its ninth annual Garden Tour on Sunday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $10 per ticket. The Garden Tour is a self-guided excursion into seve...
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Get out and garden in May

The following gardening tips were provided by Agromin. You don’t have to have a green thumb to be a successful gardener. Plant just about any type of vegetable or flower in May for great results by summer say experts at A...
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Ready to go home: Flint, a black-and-white crossbreed

This article is part of monthly series showcasing adoptable pets available through Pups and Pals, a local pet rescue and adoption organization. Flint is a spotted fifteen-pound male. Everyone who sees him asks what he is — bu...
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OC Animal Care changes service phone numbers

The following information was released by the City of Cypress. OC Animal Care recently transitioned to a new phone system. Due to the transition, some service numbers have changed. The main phone for OC Animal Care remained the...
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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 […]