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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 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 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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Seven-day weather forecast for OCB Country, 13 May 2012 through 19 May 2012

This information comes from the National Weather Service in San Diego. Forecast details Sunday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming southwest between 5 and 10 mph. Sunday ...
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Top Ten Stories for April 28 through May 5

These were the most read stories at Orange County Breeze from April 22 through April 28: A beautiful day in the neighborhood until the Health Department showed up Rohrabacher challenges stand-up paddle-board regulations Hero mi...
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RHA announces scholarship winners

The following information was released by the Rossmoor Homeowners Association. The Rossmoor Homeowners Association Board of Directors announced the winners of the 2012 RHA High School Scholarships. Garrett Celestin won the $2,5...
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Online tool allows Orange County voters to access sample ballot

The following information was released by the Orange County Registrar of Voters. Although we mailed all of our sample ballots some local post offices may run a little longer with delivery than others. By using our online tool y...
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Cypress School District seeks applicants for board vacancy

The following information was released by the Cypress School District. Due to a vacancy on the Cypress School District Board of Trustees, resulting from a retirement, the Board reached consensus at the meeting on May 10, 2012 t...
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Auditions for LAHS show choirs slated for June 4 and 5

The following information was released by Note-ables Booster Club. The award-winning choirs of Los Alamitos High School announce auditions for the 2012-2013 school year. Auditions are open to all current students of Los Alamito...
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Dr. Kasler is Man of the Year for Cypress Chamber of Commerce

This article was originally published in @Cypress online (PDF), the college’s online newspaper. [Cypress College President, Dr. Mike] Kasler is being honored as the Cypress Chamber of Commerce’s Man of the Year, at its annu...
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Beginning CERT class starts June 1

The following information was released by West County Community Emergency Reponse Team (CERT). On Friday, June 1, West County CERT will commence conducting another beginning 24-hour training course at the Seal Beach Police Depa...
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Man sentenced for breaking into Garden Grove home and masturbating in front of grandmother and two young granddaughters

The following information was released by the Orange County District Attorney. A man was sentenced today to four years in state prison and lifetime sex offender registration for breaking into the home of a grandmother and her t...
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Orange County Registrar of Voters recruiting poll workers at concerts

The following information was released by the Orange County Registrar of Voters. Last Thursday we launched our new “College Concerts” at Cal State Fullerton. We’ve teamed up with local OC bands and “Bris...
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West County Connector Project closures for week of 13 May 2012

The following information was released by the Orange County Transit Authority. Nighttime closures are scheduled to allow for the following activities: removal of median lights, minor demolition activities in the center of the I...
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  • Griffin Girls Lacrosse win 4th straight OC Championship
    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 […]
  • Los Al Boys VB takes Santa Barbara the distance but falls in Game 5, 16-14
    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 […]