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Los Alamitos High School

LAHS Principal resigning, heading to Tustin

Posted  May 18, 2012  by  courtesy

The following information was released by the Tustin Unified School District. Dr. Litfin’s resignation was confirmed by Los Alamitos Unified School District Board Member Diana Hill. Mrs. Hill wished Dr. Litfin good luck in his new position, and emphasized that the District would be looking for a replacement who could skillfully lead curriculum changes already [...]

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USA Water Polo picks six Southern Californians as members of women’s Olympic team

Posted  May 18, 2012  by  courtesy

The following information was released by USA Water Polo. The team trains at the pool on Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base. Adam Krikorian, Head Coach for the U.S. Olympic Women’s Water Polo Team, today announced the 13 athletes that will compete at the 2012 Olympic Games this summer in London, England at a press [...]

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Upcoming West County Connectors construction activities and closures

Posted  May 17, 2012  by  courtesy

The following information was released by the Orange Country Transportation Authority (OCTA). 55-Hour Closure on the Southbound I-605 / Northbound I-405 Connector Crews will fully close the southbound I-605 / northbound I-405 connector for 55-hours from 10 p.m. Friday, May 18 until 5 a.m. Monday, May, 21. This closure is necessary for crews to realign [...]

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La Palma seeks public help in identifying child-annoyance suspect

Posted  May 17, 2012  by  courtesy

The La Palma Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a child annoyance suspect. On Saturday May 12, 2012, at about 7:00 P.M, La Palma Police officers responded to the 7799 Valley View apartment complex for a child annoyance that had just occurred. The victim, a 12 year-old girl was approached by an [...]

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Give a soldier a night out at the Army Ball

Posted  May 16, 2012  by  courtesy

The following information was released by the Greater Los Angeles Chapter Association of the United States Army. Have you wanted the chance to say, “Thank you for your service?” It is a scene that plays out over and over across the country – a Soldier in uniform feels a touch on his arm, turns to [...]

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Cypress summer day camp sign-ups now open

Posted  May 16, 2012  by  courtesy

The following information was released by the City of Cypress. Summer is HERE!! Looking for some summer fun? Sign your kids up to have an exciting summer while meeting new friends at Camp Cypress. Cypress Recreation and Community Services has begun registration for Camp Cypress, a Summer Day Camp for children entering 1st-7th grade. Camp [...]

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Dr. Sheridan Ball to lead final concert of Cypress Masterworks Chorale

Posted  May 15, 2012  by  courtesy

This article was originally published in @Cypress online (PDF), the college’s online newspaper. For his final concert with Cypress Masterworks, Dr. Sheridan Ball wishes you all “Peace, Love and Stravinsky” featuring: Symphony of Psalms by Igor Stravinsky, with Meritáge Vocal Arts Ensemble Dona Nobis Pacem by Ralph Vaughan Williams, with soloists Susan Montgomery, soprano; and [...]

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Ten-mile beach run

Posted  May 15, 2012  by  Bella

The two words that come to mind when you think of the Run Club at Sunburst Youth Academy are “hard-working” and “motivational!” Every Tuesday and Thursday mornings, cadets prep for qualifying for the ten-mile run at Huntington Beach towards the end of the cycle. (Tuesdays the Firehawks female platoon runs. On Thursday, Chargers and Wolf [...]

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RCSD, Movies in the Park, Puss in Boots
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RCSD announces line-up for Movies in the Park

Posted  May 14, 2012  by  courtesy

The following information was released by the Rossmoor Community Services District (RCSD). The RCSD is pleased to announce the following dates and titles for Movies in the Park this summer: Friday, June 22 – The Smurfs Friday, July 20 – Dolphin Tale Friday, August 17 – Puss in Boots All movies will be screened outdoors [...]

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Los Alamitos Chamber of Commerce
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Los Alamitos Development Director Steven Mendoza to speak at June Chamber breakfast

Posted  May 14, 2012  by  courtesy

The following information was released by the Los Alamitos Chamber of Commerce. The next Los Alamitos Area Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast will feature Los Alamitos Community Development Director Steven Mendoza. Mr. Mendoza will provide an update on the City’s business and residential improvement program that reimburses permit fees when construction materials are purchased locally. [...]

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Los Alamitos Unified School District
Los Alamitos School District

LAUSD earns AP honors

Los Alamitos Unified School District is one of fewer than 400 public school districts in the nation being honored by the College Board with a place on the 2nd Annual AP® Honor Roll, for simultaneously increasing access to Adva...
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Endless summer beckons for fourth grader at Southeast Civic Light Opera

What kid wants summer to end? Certainly Alex Rogers wanted summer camp to go on forever. Alex started fourth grade at McGaugh Elementary School looking over his shoulder at the fun he’d had at musical theater camp sponsor...
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Forest Lawn in Cypress

Forest Lawn to hold annual candle lighting memorial services

Forest Lawn® will again hold their annual candle lighting memorial services this holiday season.  The fourteen services will be held between November 29th and December 15th at the Forest Lawn locations in Long Beach and Cypre...
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The October vector: Asian tiger mosquitoes

Asian tiger mosquitoes, Aedes albopictus, have bitten their way into becoming the vector of the month for October. These mosquitoes, which are originally from Asia, are only 1/4 inches long with white and black coloring, which ...
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St. Irenaeus to raise funds for second-grader undergoing cancer treatment

Saturday, November 19th from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall The St. Irenaeus Home & School Association, in conjunction with many caring organizations, will sponsor a special fundraising night to benefit St. Irena...
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Cowboy Dan rides tall in the saddle

Knott’s Berry Farm is not the only place in Orange County where you can meet a colorful character from the Old West. Cowboy Dan sashayed into Los Alamitos earlier this year with a chuck wagon filled with more sorts of jerky t...
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Community
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2011 Cypress holiday decoration contest

The 2011 Cypress holiday decoration contest is sponsored by Cypress Recreation & Community Services and the Cypress Recreation Commission. Contest participants must be located in Cypress. Contest registration fee is $5.00 (...
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Cypress Holiday Bazaar at the Community Center in 2009

Holiday Bazaar Arts & Crafts Event

Saturday, November 19, 2011 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cypress Community Center 5700 Orange Avenue Mrs. Claus’ Sweet Shop: All proceeds benefit Woman’s Club of Cypress Hand Crafted Items: Jewelry, Home Decor, Handwoven Crafts, H...
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Casa Youth Shelter participating businesses

Ninth annual Casa holiday shopping spree to light up The Boulevard

Casa Youth Shelter’s Auxiliary invites you to the 9th Annual “Holidays on the Boulevard” community event, Sunday November 13, 2011 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. in Los Alamitos. Bring your family and friends! Stroll, browse ...
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Cement trucks to complicate traffic

Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base (JFTB) has issued an advisory that twelve (12) cement trucks per hour will enter the base from 2 a.m. through 10 a.m. on Nov. 3 as part of the construction of the U.S. Army Reserve headqu...
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    The Los Alamitos Girls Lacrosse team won their fourth straight Orange County Girls L:Lacrosse Championship,  downing Corona Del Mar 12-6 on Thursday evening. The Griffins, who improved their record to 17-2, were led by senior Keaton Otake and sophomore Grace Schmidt-Beck who each scored four goals.  Soph Haley Fessenden added three. Los Al now advances to th […]
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    The Los Al Boys Volleyball, team, the Sunset League’s No. 3 seed, gave Santa Barbara, the Channel league’s champion all it could handle but the Griffins came up short in their CIF Divisioon I playoffs opening round match-up The Dons won the last two games to pull out a dramatic 18-25, 25-10, 23-25, 25-20, 16-14 victory. In the final set, with the score tied […]