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Today’s weather forecast for Tuesday, May 21

Posted  May 21, 2013  by  courtesy

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 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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Los Alamitos, Councilman, Warren Kusumoto
Community

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.
Community

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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Los Alamitos Unified School District

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 Carlson 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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McAuliffe Middle School

McAuliffe Middle School students raise Bucks for Boston

Posted  May 11, 2013  by  courtesy

The following information was released by Los Alamitos Unified School District. While most of America watched helplessly as the horrible events unfolded at the Boston Marathon, two young students from McAuliffe Middle School decided to make a difference. Many people want to do something, but Jessica Ridgeway and Meritte Shehata, both sixth graders, decided they [...]

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Los Alamitos police blotter, November 22 to November 30

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. November 22, 2011 FOUND PROPERTY – 12:59 p.m. – Howard Ave. - Reporting party c...
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The Marketing Maven: influence your employees

part 1 of 2 Marketing – publicity – advertising – promotions … these are all necessary for getting and keeping your name in front of the public. But are you forgetting your richest source? Your employees! They are the b...
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St. Irenaeus Parish School to raise funds at Pat and Oscar’s

St. Irenaeus Parish School will hold a fundraiser at Pat & Oscar’s, 8386 La Palma Ave. in Buena Park, on Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 20% of proceeds will be donated to St. Ireaneus Parish School but you must ...
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Los Alamitos-Seal Beach Rotary Club names November student of the month

The Los Alamitos-Seal Beach Rotary Club recognized its November Student of the Month at its regular meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Los Alamitos High School senior Andrew Humphrey received a $100 check as part of the honor. Andr...
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Active criminal casebook: Daniel Patrick Wozniak

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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Seal Beach, Subject clothing store closing

Subject Clothing & Footwear closing Seal Beach location

The Seal Beach location of Subject Clothing & Footwear is closing — but the Belmont Shore location at 4812 East Second Street will remain open. The store closing features 50% off merchandise storewide. Formerly known as P...
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NOAA infrared satellite image, Dec. 4, 2011

Seven-day weather forecast for Orange County Breeze country

This information comes from the National Weather Service in San Diego. Forecast details Monday: Sunny, with a high near 65. East wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 3...
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Judy Klabouch opens her house in support of Troy Edgar for Congress

If you want to take the measure of Los Alamitos Mayor Pro Tem Troy Edgar as a Congressional candidate, you are welcome to attend a meet-and-greet at the home of Judy Klabouch, 2761 Tucker Lane in Rossmoor, next Tuesday, Dec. 6,...
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Los Alamitos, PrintMasters, fourth anniversary

PrintMasters celebrates fourth anniversary under new ownership

By invitation and word-of-mouth, friends and customers of PrintMasters in Los Alamitos dropped in to wish “Many happy returns!” to the owners and staff on the occasion of their fourth anniversary. Carl and Nesi Stewart host...
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Seal Beach Lions and the larger community put on another five-star all-thumbs-up Christmas parade

A brisk breeze off the ocean kept things chilly, Mike Kasler’s car was pulled from the line-up after starting up Main Street and unwary southbound drivers on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) were diverted onto Bolsa Ave. The Bay T...
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Angie Avery to move to city manager position

Residents of Los Alamitos will see a familiar face in a new place at City Council meetings. Angie Avery, currently the Director of Recreation and Community Services, will follow Jeff Stewart as the new city manager after Stewar...
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Seal Beach announces end of road construction project

The City of Seal Beach is currently in construction on improvements to Seal Beach Boulevard between Old Ranch Road and St. Cloud Drive. This project seeks to improve traffic flow on Seal Beach Boulevard. When the project is com...
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Traffic advisory for Seal Beach Christmas Parade

The following traffic advisory addresses the traffic congestion which will occur this evening as a result of the Seal Beach Holiday Parade. This afternoon and evening, Friday, December 02, 2011, between the hours of 5:00pm and ...
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LAHS show choir wows Chamber breakfasters

SoundFX, Los Alamitos High School’s competitive show choir, bumped up the energy level by ten or twelve notches at the December networking wake-up breakast of the Los Alamitos Chamber of Commerce. The choir ably sang and danc...
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Troy Edgar, Republican candidate for California Congressional in District 47

Orange County Assemblyman Allan Mansoor Endorses Troy Edgar for Congress

Troy Edgar’s campaign for Congress today announced the endorsement of Assemblyman Allan Mansoor. Representing much of the newly created 47th Congressional District as an Assemblyman, Mansoor’s endorsement is especially nota...
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Los Alamitos City Council, Bob Seagren

City of Los Alamitos partners with Run Racing to manage 2012 Southland Credit Union Race on the Base

The City of Los Alamitos has engaged Long Beach-based Run Racing to manage its signature Triathlon and Running Event “Race on the Base” held on February 25, 2012 on the Joint Forces Training Base in the city. Run Racing was...
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CalFire red flag warning map for Dec. 2, 2011

CalFire raises red flag warning

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention has raised a red flag warning today for Los Angles and Ventura Counties. If you look at CalFire’s map, the warning extends to Orange County and portions of the Inland ...
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Watch the weather when gardening in December

Cool weather in December means less plant growth in Southern California — but keep an eye on the weather and be ready to take action to keep winter gardens looking beautiful, say experts at Agromin, an Oxnard-based manufactur...
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OCDA, John David Hines

Active criminal casebook: John David Hines

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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OCDA, Jason, Michael Elliott

Active criminal casebook: Jason Michael Elliott

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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