Huntington Beach News

Huntington Beach Beaches:

I'd like to start this Newsletter wishing Diane Griffith of Huntington Beach well wishes. She is recovering from a Back Procedure and is doing good.

A Very Happy Birthday to: Peter Yoss from Golden West Moving, Actress/Stella Magnetica Salesperson Alison Trowe, FIRST TEAM REAL ESTATE Realtor Cyndi Mino and Huntington Beach Artist Luisa Cohrs.

Huntington Beach Police Chief Ken Small's Administrative Assistant Karin Reed asked me to Inform you all of this Item:
The Traffic Bureau conducted a DUI/CDL checkpoint at Beach Blvd. and Speer Drive on Saturday, March 31, 2012. The checkpoint was set up at 2100, but due to rain we were not able to start screening vehicles until approximately 2220 hours. The checkpoint ended at approximately 0300 hours. The following is statistical data for the evening:
Vehicles through the checkpoint 1247; Vehicles screened for DUI 533; FST'S administered 14; DUI Arrests 9; Criminal Arrests 3; Unlicensed/Suspended citations 0; Vehicles impounded for 30 days 0; Other citations 1.
Overall, the checkpoint was successful with over 500 drivers screened for DUI. We handed out educational drinking and driving pamphlets to each driver. These were donated by the Community Services Program as part of Project Path”.
In addition to the 9 DUI arrests, one suspect was arrested for a felony warrant and another suspect was arrested for a DUI warrant. The second suspect was later booked with an additional immigration hold. Towards the end of the night, a third suspect was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

Huntington Beach Public Works Construction Manager Eric Charlonne says:
Magnolia Avenue is on hold for now with some minor curb and sidewalk work continuing. The roadway was just cracked seal” and needs time to cure before we place the final slurry coat in early May.

Regarding the Adams Avenue issue there is a Sewer Lift Station project at Adams Avenue and Ranger Lane near the Santa Ana River. During some of the construction operations i.e. new curb new or sewer line connections there is a need to reduce the number of vehicle lanes or the safety of the workers. Generally the traffic lanes are opened around 3:30 pm to allow for commuter traffic. This work on Adams is intermittent and will be completed in the next few weeks.

Either next weekend (4/21 & 4/22) or the following Heil Avenue east and westbound at Gothard Street will be closed to through traffic during the day while the intersection undergoes an asphalt removal and replacement project.

Main Street between Yorktown Avenue and Utica Avenue will undergo major roadway rehabilitation. This work will begin in late afternoon through early morning the next day. This is to allow for the normal Huntington Beach High School traffic not to be impacted. All questions on these projects can be e-mailed to echarlonne@surfcity-hb.org .

Long Beach 3rd Disrict City Councilmember Gary DeLong has been getting Sidewalk Repairs Fixed in his Area.
Listed below are the sidewalks that will be repaired/replaced this fiscal year. Additionally, at my request, the City Council increased the appropriation from $3 million to $4 million in this year's budget which will result in more sidewalk repairs this year.
Sidewalk surrounding Mann Elementary School
Loma Avenue between Colorado Street and 4th Street
Colorado Street between Roycroft Avenue and Ximeno Avenue
Colorado Street between Loma Avenue and Grand Avenue
Grand Avenue from 2nd Street going south toward alley
Roswell Avenue between Ocean Boulevard and 1st Street
Roswell Avenue between Ocean Boulevard and 1st Street
West side of Corinthian Walk between Ravenna Drive and The Toledo
5574 Riviera Walk
Espanita Street between Vuelta Grande Avenue and Studebaker
66th Place between Ocean Boulevard and Bay Shore Walk
Bayshore Walk between 55th Place and Balboa Place
Bennett Avenue between 1st Street and Division Street
Pomona Avenue between Broadway and Vista Street
Corona Avenue between Broadway and Vista Street
Greenbrier Road between Vista Hermosa Street and El Cedral Street
El Cedral Street between Stevely Avenue and Studebaker Road
5280 El Roble Street
5459 4th Street
5th Street between Peralta Avenue and 6304 5th Street
Deleon Street between Hackett Avenue and the conclusion of the Street.
East Bixby Village Drive between S. Greenway Street and Loynes Drive
Laurinda Avenue between Vista Street and 5th Street
Havana Avenue between 373 Havana Avenue and 7th Street
If you live in the district and yours is not on the list please e-mail Julie Malecki at: Julie.Maleki@LongBeach.gov . You can also call her at: (562) 570-8756.

This Week's featured Business is Newport Landing at 309 Palm Street Unit A in Newport Beach in The Balboa Fun Zone Area. Click on this link for Your Coupon:
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It is good for 50% off Whale Watching. Regular price is $31 but with this coupon it is $15.
If you have any questions please call Thor at: (949) 675-0551.

Don't forget to tune into The KTLA Channel 5 Weekend Morning News Show with Your Hosts Chris Burrous and Wendy Burch. The show is on from 6AM to 7AM on Saturdays and 6AM to 9AM on Sundays. They even give you the chance to win good prizes. Be sure to watch and win. If you have questions e-mail weekends@ktla.com . KTLA Would like to thank all of you who are watching this show. There ratings are higher than ABC.

Now here are Your Events:

Saturday:
(Rain/Shine) from 9AM to 2PM is The Huntington Beach Peters Landing Local Harvest Certified Farmers Market at 16400 Pacific Coast Highway. Come and shop from more than 50 Vendors from Artists to Crafter's as well as a Food Area while listening to Live Entertainment from Jamie E. Carey a Singer/Songwriter. The Petting Zoo and Pony Rides are back. You can learn all about the Vendors at: localharvestfarmersmarkets.com . If you have questions call Lee Ostendorf at: . Please Be sure to come to The Anderson Art Gallery Booth located across from The Harbour House Cafe and shop for Local Artwork while You're at The Event. That is where I'll be at.

It's Earth Day at The Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve - 3842 Warner Avenue in Huntington Beach from 10AM to 3PM. You can count migrating birds, Get a Guided Tour of The Reserve, Have fun in The Bounce Tent, Touch a Live Snake, Test the water and learn about Native Americans. For more Information please call: (714) 846-1114.

At Mystery Ink Bookstore from 2PM to 4PM - 7176 Edinger Avenue in Huntington Beach meet Edgar Award Nominated Author D.P. Lyle. If you have any questions call (714) 960-4000.

Sunday:


Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum Presents:
Surfin' Sundays Summer Concert Series
From 1PM to 4PM at The Museum Parking Lot - 411 Olive Avenue in Huntington Beach.
Free Surf Music from these Bands:
HINDU PIRATES continue to be one of the hottest new bands currently on the market. They are graduates of Edison High School in Huntington Beach and were the recipients of the 2010 Orange County Music Award in the category of surf music. Over the years they have been featured in the Orange County Register, KXLU Internet Radio and played to a packed House of Blues in Anaheim as well as a packed house 2 years in a row at the museum and Pier Plaza.
THEE SWANK BASTARDS back by popular demand from the Las Vegas strip where they perform live on a regular basis. They are an energetic young group wowing the crowd with their traditional and modern surf sounds plus the graceful moves of Hula Hoop dancer Zandora.
If you have any questions please call: (714) 960-3483.
Thank you as usual to Linda Miller HBISM Events Director and her HBISM Assistant Jeff "Tikidude" Hanson for putting these concerts on.

April 13, 2012