Huntington Beach News

Huntington Beach Beaches:

I'd like to start this newsletter wishing the following people a Very Happy Birthday. They are as followed: Epson Company's Michelle Hoff, Teri Tucciarone from Delillo Cheverolet and FIRST TEAM REAL ESTATE, INC., Former Huntington Beach Chamber Of Commerce President Joyce Riddell, My Former Neighbor Brandy Sandin, Former Television Show Actress Carol Huston, STAR REAL ESTATE Realtor Connie Morris and My Good Friend Ashley Fernandez.

Congratulations to KTLA Channel 5's Newest Reporter Christina Pascucci. She comes from Palm Springs but is from Southern California.

Also Congratulations to Tom Livengood who is The New President of The Amigos De Bolsa Chica in Huntington Beach.

Huntington Beach Police Chief Ken Small Administrative Assistant Karin Reed asked me to mention This Item:
FIRST OFFICERS TO BE SWORN IN BY CHIEF SMALL IN 2012 - On January 7, 2012, Chief Small made several promotions due to a number of recent retirements from the Huntington Beach Police Department.

Captain Russell Reinhart was promoted from the rank of Lieutenant. He had been the Chief's Executive Officer for the past three years. Captain Reinhart started as a police cadet with the Huntington Beach Police Department in 1986. He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and a Masters Degree in Public Policy and Administration, both from California State University Long Beach .

Lieutenant Mike Freeman was a police officer in Long Beach for four years before coming to the Huntington Beach Police Department. Lieutenant Freeman has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Studies-Vocational Arts from Cal State Long Beach . Most recently was the Sergeant for the Directed Enforcement team.

Sergeant Kreg Muller started with the department in 1987. In 2002 he went to Vice, then in 2006 he went to General Investigations as a Detective. Sergeant Muller is currently assigned to Uniform Patrol.

Please join HBPD in congratulating them on their promotion.

Huntington Beach Public Works Department Construction Manager Eric Charlonne would like to Inform You of These Items:
The outside lane base paving on Edwards Street has begun between Slater and The Bottom Of Edwards Hill.
There are a couple a couple of other roadway rehabilitation projects starting on February 6, 2012 it includes Center Avenue (behind Bella Terra) and Magnolia Street from Indianapolis Avenue to Adams Avenue.
If you have any questions please e-mail: echarlonne@surfcity-hb.org .

This Week's Featured Business in http://www. Is: Stella Magnetica. Click on the link to get your coupon: /
coupons/stella-magnetica.html .
You'll get a free magnetic wrap if you spend $50 and more.
You'll find them at The Peters Landing Farmers Market in Huntington Beach Every Saturday from 9AM to 2PM and on Sundays at The Long Beach Alamitos Bay Farmers Market from 9AM to 2PM.
Ask for Scott and Alison.

Just a reminder to tune into to KTLA Weekend News on Saturdays from 6AM to 7AM and Sundays from 6AM to 9AM with Your Favorite News Trio, Chris Burrous, Wendy Burch and Sophy Burch. KTLA is channel 5. Which In my mind is The Best News Station in Southern California. You are welcome to e-mail them at: weekends@ktla.com .

Here are several Events that I'd like to make mention of that are happening This Saturday:

The Huntington Beach Local Harvest Farmers Market at Peters Landing returns from 9AM to 2PM. You'll find more than 50 Vendors from Vegetables to Fruits to Arts to Crafters to Entertainment as well as a Petting Zoo and Crafters. The Location is at: 16400 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. Parking is Free and This is a fun venue. If you have any questions please call Lee Ostendorf at: . You can also log on to her website to find a list of Vendors at: http://www.localharvestfarmersmarkets.com You can find me at The Anderson Art Gallery Booth.

Join Huntington Beach Mayor Don Hansen and 35th District Senator Tom Harman as they dedicate The Plaque of Donors at The Huntington Beach Youth Shelter in Central Park at Noon. After this special ceremony shall be tours of The Youth Shelter from Executive Director Elsa Greenfield. You could call: (714) 842-6600 if you have any questions.



Sunday Event:

CMA Celebrates the 42nd Annual Whale Fiesta”

San Pedro, CA - Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, will celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the annual Whale Fiesta on Sunday, January 29, 2012, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For the past 41 years, this fun-filled family event, co-sponsored by Cabrillo Marine Aquarium and the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Cetacean Society, has been held to celebrate marine mammals, and the beginning of the migration of the Pacific gray whales along Southern California.
Over 20 marine life organizations will exhibits and provide information about their efforts to bring awareness and to protect these animals. Throughout the day Cabrillo Whalewatch naturalists will give talks on various marine mammals.
This year we are building a life-sized sculpture of a pod of killer whales – out of sand on our beach. Grab your shovels and come lend a hand! The highlight of the day is the Great Duct Tape Whale Contest”, where model whales are created by all ages. Other special activities throughout the day will include face painting, music, marine mammal related arts and crafts projects for all ages, puppet shows, a life-sized walk-through whale and a passport contest for fabulous prizes.
The celebration's grand finale will be Whale Dynamics” where participants will be transformed into a single living whale”.
The Aquarium's Exploration Center, Aquatic Nursery and the Marine Library will be open to visitors 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Spend the whole day enjoying the many activities; there is no admission charge.
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is located at 3720 Stephen M. White Drive in San Pedro, and is a facility of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. For more information or to receive a calendar of events call (310) 548-7562 or visit our website at www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org.

To see what other events are happening You can log on to: http://www.seecalifornia.com . You can also subscribe to a dailu blog on there as well.

January 27, 2012