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Today’s weather forecast for Wednesday, June 19

Posted  June 19, 2013  by  courtesy

The following information is courtesy of the National Weather Service. Weather forecast for Wednesday, June 19: Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. More about Orange County Breeze Did you know that we have [...]

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Los Alamitos Council denies requested rate increase to Consolidated Disposal

Posted  June 18, 2013  by  shelley

At the regular meeting of the Los Alamitos City Council on Monday, June 17, Mayor Pro-Tem Gerri Graham-Mejia pulled Item 8D from the consent calendar to allow discussion. The consent calendar, by design, contains routine items that are grouped together to be handled with a single vote. The Los Alamitos City Council rarely lets a [...]

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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 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 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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Los Alamitos woman victimized by home invasion robbery

The following information was released by the Los Alamitos Police Department. A 21-year-old woman was the victim of a home invasion robbery occuring in a two-story apartment in the 3800 block of Green St. in Los Alamitos at app...
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Garden Grove man sentenced for special circumstances murder

The following information was released by the Orange County District Attorney. A criminal street gang member was sentenced June 7 to life in state prison without the possibility of parole plus an additional 25 years to life in ...
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Next free tour of Los Alamitos JFTB on Aug. 15

The following information is released by the Los Alamitos Area Chamber of Commerce. The Regional Military Affairs Committee (RMAC) of the Los Alamitos Area Chamber of Commerce will conduct its next free quarterly tour of the Jo...
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Seven-day local weather forecast, 09 June 2013 through 15 June 2013

The following information was released by the National Weather Service. Forecast details Sunday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 75. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the aft...
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Top Ten Stories for June 2 through June 8

These were the most read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last week (excluding weather forecasts): Retired Los Angeles Police Department lieutenant chosen as ESGR national chair Teen driver convicted for killing Steven ...
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Today’s weather forecast for Sunday, June 9

The following information is courtesy of the National Weather Service. Weather forecast for Sunday, June 9: Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 75. Light southw...
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Buena Park man sentenced to 105 years to life for crime spree

The following information was released by the Orange County District Attorney. A man was sentenced today to 105 years to life in state prison for the attempted murder of a peace officer following a police pursuit and month-long...
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Summer sun brings danger of too much of a good thing

The following information was released by Los Alamitos Medical Center. Have you ever tried walking across a hot sidewalk or scorching sand without shoes on a sweltering summer day? Ouch! That can really make you want to dip you...
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State Senator Bob Huff offers a video update on gun control bills

The following information was released by the office of California State Senator Bob Huff (R-CASD29). California Senate District 29 includes the City of Cypress and northeastward. Senator Lou Correa (D) represents Los Alamitos,...
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Fifth Annual Teen Party Expo slated for Saturday, June 15, in Long Beach

The following information was released Teen Party Expo. Thousands of teenagers and their families are once again expected to attend this one-of-a-kind event designed as the Ultimate Teen Celebration Showcase for teens and paren...
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Today’s weather forecast for Saturday, June 8

The following information is courtesy of the National Weather Service. Weather forecast for Saturday, June 8: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 75. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mp...
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Edison to close San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station permanently

The following information was released by Southern California Edison. Southern California Edison (SCE) has decided to permanently retire Units 2 and 3 of its San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS). “SONGS has served th...
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Scarlett & Dr. Bob Finney Jazz Group to perform free concert at Rancho Los Cerritos

The following information was released by Rancho Los Cerritos. Rancho Los Cerritos is pleased to host music artists Scarlett & Dr. Bob Finney Jazz Group performing a free concert on June 23, 2013. Friends and family will ge...
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DJ D opens Youth Center summer camp on Monday, June 17

The following information was submitted by Lisa Lee from The Youth Center in Los Alamitos. School is finally out and the long awaited summer begins. The Youth Center is making it a real party this year, complete with a DJ openi...
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Teen driver convicted for killing Steven and Douglas Uselton sentenced

The following information was released by the Orange County District Attorney. A drunken teenage driver was sentenced today to 30 years to life in state prison for murdering a father and son in an early-morning high-speed crash...
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Guest editorial: Postpone rezoning sought by Measure A!

The following guest editorial was submitted by Tom Snoddy, a resident of Cypress. I never have been one to tell folks which way to cast a vote, nor do I support any specific political party. California’s propositions and meas...
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World elder abuse awareness at the Cypress Senior Center

The following information was provided by Cypress Recreation and Community Services. “Millions of senior citizens are abused each year in the U.S. and most cases are never reported.  Elder abuse can be financial, physical, e...
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Today’s weather forecast for Friday, June 7

The following information is courtesy of the National Weather Service. Weather forecast for Friday, June 7: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 76. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph ...
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Republican Women award scholarships at annual luncheon

The following information was released by the Rossmoor – Los Alamitos Republican Women Federated. More than 75 men and women attended the Rossmoor-Los Alamitos Republican Women Federated Friendship and Flowers Scholarship...
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Guest editorial: Cypress residents bamboozled again?

The following editorial was submitted by Lois Waddle, a resident of Los Alamitos. Cypress residents are being bamboozled again — this time with the enticing promises of Measure ‘A’. If they approve this measure, t...
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Job fair and expo set for Anaheim Convention Center on Wednesday, June 19

The following information was released by the City of Anaheim. The 2013 Anaheim/OC Job Fair and Expo, to be held on Wednesday, June 19 at the Anaheim Convention Center, will celebrate its fifth anniversary of offering jobs, job...
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