Huntington Beach News

Huntington Beach Beaches: I'd like to start this Newsletter sending Good Wishes to Former Seal Beach & Huntington Beach Mayor Norma Brandel Gibbs.

Congratulations to The New Huntington Beach City Council Members. They are: Jill Hardy, Jim Katapodis and Dave Sullivan.

A Very Happy Birthday to the following people. They are: Huntington Beach Personal Trainer Tracy Markley, Huntington Beach Mother Erin Finston, Huntington Beach Home Loan Lender Wendy Buettner, Huntington Beach Resident Judy Buffington, Huntington Beach City Councilman Jim Katapodis, Cafe La Strada In Long Beach Owner Lisa Ramelow, Huntington Beach Community Services Intern Erin Burke and Huntington Beach Resident Rachael Espenscheid.

Here is a note from Karin Reed who is The Administrative Assistant to Huntington Beach Police Chief Ken Small. Karin says:
n 10/29/2012, William Scott SPALDING was convicted and sentenced to 10 years in state prison for stealing over $280,000 from a victim in a fake gold investment scheme. Spalding, 47, Irvine, pleaded guilty to 13 felony counts of money laundering, three felony counts of grand theft and one felony count of first degree residential burglary. He admitted to sentencing enhancement allegations for committing a theft over $100,000, committing an aggravated white collar crime over $100,000, property loss over $200,000, and laundering money exceeding $150,000. Spalding was also ordered to pay restitution and a fine of $576,000.

Detectives from the Huntington Beach Police Department Economic Crime Unit worked with Special Agents of the United States Secret Service and the U.S. Deputy Marshall's to apprehend SPALDING at his residence. Subsequent to SPALDING's arrest, a search warrant was executed at his residence where approximately $180,000 worth of cash and assets were seized. The seized items were purchased from the proceeds of the victim's fraudulent investment with SPALDING. In 2007 SPALDING was arrested in Redondo Beach for conning his housekeeper out of hundreds of thousands of dollars as she mortgaged her home to invest in a movie he claimed to be producing. SPALDING was convicted in November of 2007 and sentenced to serve 40 months in federal prison but was released early to pay restitution.
The Huntington Beach Police Department is currently working in conjunction with the United States Secret Service to return a majority of the assets and money seized from SPALDING back to the Huntington Beach victim. Senior Deputy District Attorney Marc Labreche of the Major Fraud Unit prosecuted this case.
The Huntington Beach Public Works Department Construction Manager Eric Charlonne has no new Items to mention.
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Be sure to watch Chris Burrous, Lu Parker and Liberte Chan this Saturday from 5AM to 7AM and Sunday from 6AM to 9AM on KTLA Channel 5 for Their Weekend News Show. You could win prizes. This is The Best Show in Southern California and they run comments from their watchers.
Here are some Events Happening in Your Area: (Rain/Shine)
Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday:
McCormick Divers present our annual Glenn McCormick Memorial Diving Invitational Meet at The Belmont Pool - 4000 Olympic Plaza in Long Beach . The Glenn McCormick Memorial Invitational is an annual diving event held in Long Beach CA by McCormick Divers. It is the main fundraiser event of the McCormick Divers team. Started in the late '90′s, this annual event is held in memory of one of the great mentors, activists and coaches in United States Diving. The GMMDI is one of the first big gatherings of divers in Southern California, with some divers recently coming as far as Texas and Oregon to participate. We are excited to host this event and welcome new, seasoned, young and old divers from across the country to Long Beach to dive in memory of Glenn McCormick. See you on the boards! The complete event scheduele is at: http://gmmdi.wordpress.com .
Saturday:

The Peters Landing Local Harvest Certified Farmers Market is at 16400 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach from 9AM to 2PM. Come and shop from more than 50 Vendors. You'll find the best crafts, artwork, wooden belts, chocolates, hawaiian sauces, spices, bread, cookies, vegetables, fruits, pizza, chicken kabobs and more here. You also could bring your family to the petting zoo and ponies and listen to entertainment. If you haven't been to this venue yet, it is the best weekly item in Southern California. You could learn more at: http://www.localharvestfarmersmarkets.com. You can also contact The Market Manager Lee Ostendorf at: .

Veteran's Appreciation Festival at The USS Iowa - 250 South Harbor Boulevard in San Pedro from 1PM to 4PM. FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, The Veteran's Appreciation Festival features a Resource Fair, Harley Riders, Live Music, Free Food, Children's Play Zone and Free admission to the USS IOWA for Veterans and their families! This Event is being sponsored By Los Angeles City Councilman Joe Buscaino and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

Sunday:
This is a special notice for Belmont Shore (Long Beach ) Patrons:


The Balboa Fun Zone in Newport Beach would like to offer U.S. Veterans and active duty military enjoy a FREE ride on the Ferris Wheel and say thanks by adding a little relaxation to your day. Just show proof of service at the ticket booth and get your free Ferris Wheel ride starting at 11AM. If you have any questions please call: (949) 903-2825.

November 9, 2012