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Huntington Beach Beaches:

Newsletter by Chris MacDonald

I'd like to start this Newsletter wishing the following people a Very Happy Birthday. They are: San Pedro Resident Don Wrigley, Huntington Beach Resident Justin Gilia, City Of Huntington Beach Special Events Director Chris Cole, Long Beach McCormick Divers Debby McCormick and RE/MAX SELECT ONE Realtor Roz Essner.

Huntington Beach Police Chief' Ken Small's Administrative Assistant Karin Reed says:
New Payment Scam Targets Southern California Edison Customers
Southern California Edison (SCE) is advising customers to be aware of a new telephone scam that is demanding immediate payment for allegedly past due electricity bills. Imposters have been calling SCE customers telling them they must make immediate payment on past due bills or have their electric service disconnected. The callers are also demanding that payment be made through a prepaid cash card, such as a PayPal or Green Dot card.

We ask our customers to be alert to these calls that demand immediate payment and threaten service disconnection,” said Henry Martinez, SCE vice president of Safety, Security & Compliance. Customers suspecting a fraudulent call should ask for the caller's name, department and business phone number.
SCE also reminds customers to ask for identification when a stranger comes to the door or calls claiming to be a utility worker. SCE utility workers will provide verification, including their department and phone number, when asked. In most cases, home visits by SCE are scheduled by the customer and SCE will confirm the appointment in writing. If there are any concerns, SCE and law enforcement officials suggest having the utility worker wait outside until their identity can be verified. SCE customers should also note that:
· An SCE employee will never ask for money in person.
· Never reveal your credit card, ATM or calling card numbers (or PIN numbers) to anyone.
· If someone calls and requests you leave your residence at a specific time for a utility-related cause, call the police. This could be a burglary set up by the caller.
· Be suspicious of anyone who arrives at your house without an appointment asking to check an appliance, wiring, or suggesting that there may be some other electrical problem inside your residence
· For more ways customers can stay safe, please see www.sce.com/safety and read the safety tips section.

The Huntington Beach Public Works Department Construction Manager Eric Charlonne has no new Items to mention.

 
Don't forget to tune into The Best Morning News Show in California at KTLA Channel 5 with Chris Burrous, Lu Parker and Liberte Chan on Saturday's from 5am to 7am and Sundays from 6am to 9am. They appreciate your comments which could be Facebooked to them at KTLA 5 Morning News.

Here are some suggested Events:

Friday:
You're Invited to The Longaberger Baskets and Home Decor/Sew You Like Wine Open House at 6472 Vatcher Drive In Huntington Beach from 5pm to 9pm. There are Refreshments and Door Prizes.

Saturday:
At 8:30am meet Famous Sports Commentator Rex Hudler and Champion Surfer PT Townend as they are presenting The Huntington Beach Jr. Lifeguards with a recognition for all of their Years of Good Work in This City. This presentation is a part of Surfs Up For Down Syndrome and shall be at: The Jr. Lifeguard Headquarters - 103 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach.

Start the New Year shopping to get the best Fruits, Vegetables, Arts, Crafts, bring the kids to the petting zoo and ponies, listen to live entertainment from Doug Miller and eat delicious foods at The Peters Landing Local Certified Harvest Farmers Market at 16400 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. The event is on from 9AM to 2PM every Saturday year around rain/shine. Come see why this is The Best Weekly Venue in Town. 

The Harbor Community Clinic of San Pedro is having a Grand Reopening which is at: 593 West 6th Street in San Pedro at 4:00 P.M. After operating in limited space for over 3 years the clinic remodel is complete and has grown from 7 exam rooms to 11. The new space also allows the Harbor Community Clinic Counseling Resource Center to grow and operate during regular business hours in an additional 6 consult rooms.

The remodel has allowed the clinic to better utilize its existing space and increase clinic capacity to better serve the working poor and underinsured in the Los Angeles County. By improving access to health care the management of minor, chronic or acute conditions prevents them from becoming worse or life threatening.

The additional space will also give Harbor Community Clinic the opportunity to provide more community health education via classes, seminars and presentations.

 
Sunday:
6th Annual Southern California Slack Key Festival Presented by Kala Koa Entertainment at 2pm. Location: The Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center - 1935 Manhattan Beach Boulevard. Featuring music from the new movie The Descendants the festival honors one of the worldʼs great acoustic guitar traditions, slack key” (ki hoʼalu) and features the most respected names in Hawaiian guitar music today, all recipients of numerous awards including Grammy Awards, Na Hoku HanoHano (Hawaiian Grammy) Awards, Criticʼs Choice and Peopleʼs Choice awards. Click on the link to the left to listen to an interview with Director Alexander Payne as he joins KCRW's Tom Schnabel to talk about the all-Hawaiian music soundtrack and other aspects of the new Academy Award-winning film starring George Clooney, based on the book by Kaui Hart Hemmings. Mahalo (thank you) for your support over the years and see you at the Festival! 

Thursday:
Kathy May's Lakeview Cafe has a Grand Opening at 4pm. You could Meet the owner Kathy May and her Daughter April as they celebrate their New Restaurant in Huntington Beach Central Park at: 6622 Lakeview Drive.

Thank you very much for reading this Newsletter.

As usual

Jan 18, 2013