Leslie Gilson, the “butterfly lady” has gone and done it. She’s gotten hundreds of adults and children to pay attention and take note of the plight (and the flight) of monarch butterflies in Huntington Beach. From obstacles such as the city of Huntington Beach cutting off the water to Gibbs Park to nourish the trees [...]
Written on July 31, 2010 | Posted in
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Huntington Beach, CA–A sea of yellow like a blast of sunshine stood at the stoplight at Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street just a day before the launch of the US Open of Surfing in downtown Surf City. Cool and slightly overcast weather greeted sunbathers and surfers
Written on July 30, 2010 | Posted in
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If you haven’t heard–Alice’s Breakfast in the Park is closing soon! What’s coming in? The city seeks a more upscale, larger revenue earner in the space and some upgrades, including serving liquor beverage. As a result, Alice’s Breakfast in the Park restaurant is closing. Gone will be Mary Beth’s famous cinnamon rolls and hot baked [...]
Written on July 30, 2010 | Posted in
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When Nobody Cares Band performed to a packed crowd at Seal Beach Pier on July 28, 2010, it was the perfect opportunity to announce their upcoming gig at the U.S. Open of Surfing and peformance at another pier in Huntington Beach on Saturday, August 7. Opening for Weazer and Hot Hot Heat, they aren’t listed [...]
Written on July 29, 2010 | Posted in
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Survival Guide for US Open Surf City, HB –People visiting the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach have no concept of how packed the beach can be. When you jam several hundred thousand people into an area between Beach Blvd. and Huntington Beach Pier, there’s bound to be some things that get lost, parking [...]
Written on July 29, 2010 | Posted in
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SeaCliff Country Club has long been a friend to the Surf City community, providing affordable meeting space to community groups throughout its decades-long existence. Located on beautiful, tree lined Palm Avenue in Huntington Beach, the clubhouse provides great meeting space for special events ranging from company parties to weddings.
Written on July 29, 2010 | Posted in
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Are you looking to show your local? Then you probably need to take a trip to downtown Huntington Beach and visit Rockin’ Fig’s surf headquarters, home of the Bolsa shirts & hats. ROCKIN FIG Surf City Coupon Savings during US OPEN
Written on July 28, 2010 | Posted in
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Recent statistics that crime is up at California state beaches, included Huntington Beach. But on further glance, it turned out that the types of crimes reported were mostly tresspassing and non-violent crimes such as theft. This type of news could support the idea that we need more and bigger government
Written on July 28, 2010 | Posted in
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Are you ready for some chuckles with a true story about surfing in Wisconsin in freezing waters? A book signing on July 31, 2010 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum (411 Olive, Huntington Beach, CA) will be part of the launch the U.S. Open of Surfing event running till August [...]
Written on July 27, 2010 | Posted in
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If you are among the burger fans who enjoy eating Ruby’s hamburgers and crispy french fries to the backdrop of the Pacific Blue, you can enjoy a hot meal at an affordable price on piers in Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Oceanside, Newport Beach and Malibu. They are but several
Written on July 27, 2010 | Posted in
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Two of HB’s finest promoters of worthy causes are Huntington Harbour couple, Chimene & Robby Armstrong. Robby is known for his musical talents and band that recently performed to over 1,000 people at the Seal Beach Summer Concert series. On the sideline was his wife Chimene (sister of one of the highest paid actresses ever, [...]
Written on July 26, 2010 | Posted in
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From luncheon networking at Zimzala, one of Surf City’s exciting, new downtown restaurants, to receptions at golf courses and businesses, the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts many events to help keep you out there networking. Here is a list of events hosted by the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce. If you would like to [...]
Written on July 26, 2010 | Posted in
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When Surf City resident, Robert Rizzo, was asked to step down from his position as Bell’s city manager, it caused us to speculate–what is it about Huntington Beach that attracts city managers? In addition to Rizzo, we know of at least four other residents who have recently served or are currently working as city managers [...]
Written on July 26, 2010 | Posted in
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The rituals of summer at Huntington Beach beaches have been preserved with something as simple as bonfires. When you think back to all the good times, do you ever think about the communion you experienced standing around a beach bonfire to stay warm on a cool summer night?
Written on July 25, 2010 | Posted in
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Huntington Beach, Calif.–When a couple of tourists from England complained recently that the weather was too cold for their liking at Surf City beaches, a resident quipped back, “Look at all the beautiful people on the beach–isn’t that hot enough for you?”
Written on July 25, 2010 | Posted in
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