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Today’s weather forecast for Tuesday, June 18

Posted  June 18, 2013  by  courtesy

The following information is courtesy of the National Weather Service. Weather forecast for Tuesday, June 18: Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. More about Orange County Breeze Did you know that we [...]

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Kids get to meet Snoopy at the Cypress Community Festival

Posted  June 16, 2013  by  courtesy

The following information was released by the Cypress Community Festival Association. Kids (and their parents) who remember Snoopy visiting the Cypress Festival last year can eagerly look forward to 2013′s Festival — the world’s most beloved beagle will be on hand for the fourth year as part of Knott’s Berry Farm’s Gold-level sponsorship. Snoopy will [...]

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St. Irenaeus Parish Fiesta blasts off on “Missions to Space” this Friday through Sunday

Posted  June 16, 2013  by  shelley

St. Irenaeus Parish’s annual Fiesta will open on Friday, June 21, at noon and continue through the day and evening until midnight. The Fiesta will continue on Saturday and Sunday, closing with a much anticipated drawing for a grand prize of $10,000! The Fiesta includes rides for all ages, game booths, live entertainment and a [...]

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Join Precious Life Shelter for food and wine at Shoreline Yacht Club

Posted  June 15, 2013  by  cehwiedel

The following information was released by Precious Life Shelter. You are invited to join other friends and supporters of Precious Life Shelter for a food and wine tasting on Sunday, July 14, from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Shoreline Yacht Club, 386 Shoreline Dr. South in Long Beach. You will enjoy live entertainment while [...]

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Ginny Harman of Go Country 105 FM will broadcast live from the Cypress Community Festival.
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Ginny Harman and Go Country 105 FM to broadcast live from Cypress Community Festival

Posted  June 14, 2013  by  courtesy

The following information was released by the Cypress Community Festival. The Cypress Community Festival welcomes Country Radio Personality Ginny Harman of Go Country 105 FM as the featured emcee. Ginny hosts a local country music radio show every weekday evening. On Festival Day, she will be making introductions for the many stellar acts and sharing [...]

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Meet the editor at Crema Cafe — after-action report

Posted  June 13, 2013  by  shelley

This morning’s “Meet the Editor” was a pleasant and low-key chat seated on the patio at Crema Cafe in Old Town Seal Beach. I went all the way to the beach to munch on a bowl of fresh fruit and yogurt while discussing land use issues in Cypress! Pro Measure A mailers One of the [...]

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A Great Place to Live… In Spite of Itself, 12 June 2013
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A Great Place to shop [UPDATED]

Posted  June 12, 2013  by  courtesy

Editor’s note: this article has been updated with links into the video for the individual segments of the show. Larry Strawther’s local show, It’s a Great Place to Live — In Spite of Itself, has posted a new episode about nifty shops in Los Alamitos, Rossmoor and Seal Beach: Deux Amies – Bobbie Wines Sausalito [...]

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Editor’s meet and greet this Thursday

Posted  June 12, 2013  by  shelley

Want to bend my ear? I will be at Crema Cafe this Thursday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., wearing my Official Orange County Breeze billed cap, with a map of our coverage area displayed on the table. Come tell me what you see as important issues in your neighborhood! I understand from [...]

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Police seek help in identifying La Palma home invasion suspects

Posted  June 12, 2013  by  courtesy

The following information was released by the La Palma Police Department. The La Palma Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying two suspects involved in a home invasion robbery that occurred on Sunday, June 9, at about 9:30 p.m. Police responded to the home, located in the 7900 block of Louise Drive, after [...]

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LAUSD Campus Safety Notice 3: Active Shooter – Part 1

Posted  June 11, 2013  by  courtesy

The following information was released by Los Alamitos Unified School District Safety Consultant Don Farrell. Run, Lockdown, Escape, Act The Los Alamitos Unified School District is committed to being the safest in the country. In support of that commitment the District has hired a Safety Consultant, added an Elementary School Counselor; and, a School Resource [...]

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Registration demand soars at Cypress College for Spring and Summer courses

This article by Cypress College Public Information Officer Marc S. Posner was originally published in @Cypress online (PDF), the college’s online newspaper. Students brought MyGateway to its knees, crashing the system with a ...
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Teacher awaiting trial arraigned on new charges

A teacher awaiting trial for charges of having an unlawful sexual relationship with a 17-year-old male high school student was charged and arraigned today with violating a protective order by contacting the victim numerous time...
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Cypress School District Board reorganizes, ponders funding alternatives

The following was submitted by the Cypress School District. Annual Organizational Meeting The Trustees elected new officers for 2012: Donna Erickson was elected president. Trustees also made committee assignments, and outgoing ...
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Cypress announces winners of holiday decorating contest

The Cypress Recreation and Community Services Department would like to thank the following participants for entering the 2011 Holiday Decorating Contest. All entries will be recognized along with the Sweepstakes recipient recei...
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Special topics and screenings at the Cypress Senior Center for December 2011

The following programs will be offered at the Cypress Senior Center, which is located at 9031 Grindlay Street, just south of Lincoln Avenue and about a mile west of Valley View Street in Cypress. You need not be a Cypress resid...
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Maderas Steak & Ribs, Los Alamitos

Maderas Steak and Ribs grew from a seasoned restauranteur’s changed plans

Four years ago, when Arturo Garcia took over what had been a Tony Roma’s restaurant on Katella Ave. just east of Los Alamitos Blvd., he planned to repeat his success with Dale’s Diner on Carson St. north of the airport in L...
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Seal Beach Councilwoman Deaton announces new District 1 boundaries

The following advisory is from Seal Beach Councilwoman Ellery Deaton. District 1 (Old Town and Surfside) now includes all of Central Avenue, all of 4th, 5th and 6th Street. This change was made due to population changes noted i...
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Vessels Elementary students sing for PTA

On Monday, Dec. 5, students from Vessels Elementary School performed at the Cypress Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) Holiday Luncheon and Auction held at the Cypress Community Center. Frank Vessels Elementary School is part of ...
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California State Controller reports good news: higher than expected November revenues

State Controller John Chiang today released his monthly report covering California’s cash balance, receipts and disbursements in November, showing monthly revenues came in $497.7 million above projections in the state bud...
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Join the latest fitness craze… Zumba!

It’s so much fun you’ll barely notice that you are dripping with sweat! 60 minutes of cardio – but you won’t want to stop when you’re having such a blast! The City of Los Alamitos Recreation and Community Services...
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Seal Beach Tennis Center hosts CIF-SS championship

On Friday, Dec. 2, Maegan Manesse of Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach beat Desiree Krawczyke of Palm Desert High School at the Seal Beach Tennis Center to claim the CIF-SS/Ford 2011 Girls Individual Tennis Champioship....
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New at St. Irenaeus Parish School for the 2012-2013 school year: transitional kindergarten

In addition to its regular full-day Kindergarten program, St. Irenaeus Parish School is planning on offering a two-year Transitional Kindergarten Program for the 2012-2013 school year. Transitional Kindergarten is a development...
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American Red Cross 21 weeks to prepare: week 12

This weekly shopping list was created by the American Red Cross. It helps people develop an emergency kit in 21 weeks, even when the household budget is tight. All that needs to be done is to follow the shopping list. The follo...
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RPMT reports an arrest in Rossmoor burglary

This report came to Orange County Breeze from the Rossmoor Predator Management Team (RPMT). Featured photo File photo of Rossmoor’s trademark brick wall and flowing script R by C.E.H. Wiedel. Related articles RPMT reports pos...
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Los Alamitos, American Legion Auxiliary, Tour of Lights, fundraiser, homeless vets

Santa helps American Legion Auxiliary raise money for Long Beach VA PIER Center

The American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 716, Los Alamitos, takes a Christmastime “Tour of Lights” through Naples, Belmont, Belmont Heights and Bayshore Ave. The Auxiliary organizes events and projects throughout the year to hel...
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Room with a view: jobs, jobs, jobs

The featured graph shows how the most recent recession differs from its older siblings. Recessions before 1990 were V-shaped: sharp job losses followed by swift rehiring once the economy righted itself. The job loss profile for...
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Here’s your year-end investment checklist

As an investor, you’ve pretty much seen it all in 2011 — including slow-but-steady gains early in the year, a market correction during the debt ceiling debate and the U.S. credit downgrade, and huge one-day price movements,...
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Family Action PAC endorses Troy Edgar for Congress

The Orange County-based Family Action PAC today announced their endorsement of Troy Edgar’s campaign for Congress. “Troy Edgar exemplifies the type of candidate we need more of running for office. He is a patriot, who serve...
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Los Alamitos Community Center

New Social Skills for Asperger’s/HFA kids classes available

In a caring, safe, and friendly environment, “Social Skills for Asperger’s//HFA Kids” will teach needed social skills to preteens and teens ages 10-18yrs with Asperger’s Syndrome or HFA. Each 4-week session will provide...
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Cypress College

Cypress College’s Women’s soccer team headed to Sacramento after advancing to CCCAA State Championship for 14th time in 20 years.

This article by Cypress College Public Information Officer Marc S. Posner was originally published in @Cypress online (PDF), the college’s online newspaper. The clock was about to strike midnight on the Cinderella run through...
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Active criminal casebook: LeClaire, Jr., Steven Matthew

Active criminal casebook provides updated information on criminal cases important to our communities that are currently in the Orange County court system. Information is drawn from public records of the Orange County courts and...
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