Huntington Beach News

Huntington Beach Beaches: I'd like to start this Newsletter wishing the following people a Very Happy Birthday. They are: JoAnn Turk from The King Harbor Business Association in Redondo Beach, Huntington Beach Resident Diana Brinkley, Huntington Beach City Councilman Keith Bohr, My Neighbor Bea Roy, Yoga Sandals Co-Owner Ben Frederiksen and Mary Beth Gustafson Owner of Mary Beth's Cinnamon Rolls.

Huntington Beach Police Chief Ken Small's Administrative Assistant Karin Reed asked me to mention This Item:
On May 3, the Huntington Beach Police Department (with assistance from code enforcement, building and safety, the fire department and the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force) conducted inspections at 20 massage establishments as part of an ongoing investigation regarding allegations of prostitution and human trafficking occurring at these locations. In 2009, the State of California enacted legislation implementing statewide oversight of massage parlors and the issuance of massage technician licenses. That action essentially meant that Huntington Beach was no longer able to regulate these businesses as we had in the past. Since that time there has been a tremendous growth (over 500%) in the number of massage parlors in Huntington Beach. Unfortunately, the overwhelming majority of the new businesses are not the legitimate type of massage business.

Code Enforcement along with Building Safety noted twenty-two (22) violations. Follow- up inspections will be performed including the possible closure of three locations until the locations are brought up to code requirements. The Orange County Human Trafficking Taskforce took part in the inspections in order to assist in identifying possible victims of human trafficking. Many of the employees at the massage parlors are female immigrants which lead to concerns of possible human trafficking. While being questioned by detectives, some of the female employees admitted to performing acts of prostitution at the massage businesses where they were working. Prior to these inspections, detectives from the Vice Unit performed a series of undercover investigations that resulted in the arrest of five (5) female employees at three (3) different massage parlors for prostitution and other sexual related crimes.

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Here are some events happening around Your Area:

Friday, Saturday and Sunday:
The Twentieth Annual Duck-A-Thon Event is on at Huntington Beach Pier Plaza. You can log on to: http://www.duckathon.org to get complete Event Information. Thank you to Carol Speaker The Chairperson of the Event for her hard work and her many volunteers that help make this venue special.

Saturday:

Come shop at The Peters Landing Local Harvest Certified Farmers Market at 16400 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach from 9AM to 2PM. There are more than 60 Vendors ranging from Artists, Crafters, Jewelry, Wooden Belts, Farm Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and Other Foods. You also can hear live entertainment from Fontains Muze. Enjoy a Petting Zoo and Pony Rides. There's even Free Wi-Fi. If you come to the event, be sure to find me at The Anderson Art Gallery Booth. If you have questions relating to the Venue, please call Lee Ostendorf at . You can also look at her website which is: http://www.localharvestfarmersmarkets.com .

Denny's has their Grand Opening of Their Newest Location at: 2940 Westminster Boulevard in Seal Beach from 11AM to 5PM. After your meal, there are free activities such as a Petting Zoo, Clowns With Balloon Animals, Face Painting and a Family Photo to take Home. If you have any questions please call: (562) 493-1490.

Sunday:
The Balboa Island Artwalk in Newport Beach is the premier showcase for talented local artists and marks the start of Balboa Island's summer season. The 2012 Artwalk is Sunday, May 20th from 9am to 5pm along the South Bayfront Promenade of Balboa Island. Free admission. Mark your calendar! "LIKE" Balboa Island Artwalk on Facebook and be entered to win a free Collector T-Shirt! This fine art show features artists exhibiting paintings, fine jewelry, blown glass, sculpture, and photography. Spectators will enjoy live music throughout the day. Performing musicians include The Retros, Don Ross Duo, Rick Sherman and Alan Remington, Jim Roberts, Grant Peacock, and Gary Gould. Limited-edition Artwalk posters and t-shirts will be available for purchase at Diamond & South Bayfront. Thank you to Mary Hardesty Realty for sponsoring the Event.

The International Surfing Museum in Downtown Huntington Beach at 411 Olive Avenue presents Surfin Sundays. Which are free concerts. Come and hear Eddie Would Tow, Jason Lee & The RIP Tides and Point Doom. The event is from 1PM to 4PM. Many Thanks to Linda Miller The HBISM Special Events Director for organizing these concerts. If you have any questions please call: (714) 960-3483. You can also look at: http://www.surfingmuseum.org .

May 18, 2012