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Surf City Splash still on schedule at Huntington Beach, despite rain forecast
The event, where hundreds of people jump into the chilly Pacific Ocean on New Year's Day, will celebrate its 26th year.
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December 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Former member of Stanton City Council pleads guilty to misdemeanor in election
Hong Alyce Van entered a guilty plea to charges she had filed fraudulent nomination papers in her campaign for reelection to her seat on the Stanton City Council.
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December 30, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Muzeo issues open call for artists interested in creating housing murals in Anaheim
Artists and creatives are invited to submit their qualifications to create a new civic art piece planned in Anaheim
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December 30, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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Huntington Beach 12-year-old injured in helicopter crash given $10K check by Sammy Hagar
Oliver Holland of Huntington Beach was given the check Saturday, courtesy of the rock-and-roll icon's nonprofit and the Waterfront Beach Resort near the site of the Oct. 11 helicopter crash.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Man accused of firing at, biting Fountain Valley police in fracas faces 31 years
Prosecutors claim Walter Corea Sanchez, 29, could have killed officers during the Dec. 19 attack outisde the Fountain Valley Police Station.
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December 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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The city of Laguna Beach is buying two Laguna Canyon Road parcels to allow for affordable housing-workspaces for artists, executing a bridge loan for a newly-formed community land trust to take control of the properties. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
In pricey Laguna Beach, city makes a space for affordable artist live-work housing
Laguna Beach is buying two canyon-based parcels to allow for affordable housing-workspaces for artists. The city plans to execute a bridge loan for a newly-formed community land trust to take control ...
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December 26, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Jeremiah Lutes and Christine Barger-Lutes were inspired to create the Meow! I’m a Cat! escape room in Anaheim out of their love of felines. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...
Paws, claws and a race home: a whiskered twist on the escape room craze
Exit Game OC co-owners Jeremiah Lutes and Christine Barger-Lutes were inspired to create the Meow! I’m a Cat! escape room in Anaheim out of their love of felines.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Huntington Beach partners in bringing high-speed internet to Catalina, coastal communities
The California Public Utility Commission approved $37 million in funding to build a fiber-optic cable network between Huntington Beach and Catalina.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Newport Beach doctor, 70, captures world cycling championship
David Stanton won individual pursuit gold for his age group at the UCI Masters Track World Championships in France.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Fountain Valley appoints Chris Nigg as its fire chief
Fountain Valley has tapped Chris Nigg, formerly fire chief of La Verne, to lead its fire department. The city announced his appointment on Monday.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Clock is ticking: Judge says Huntington Beach must adopt housing plan within 120 days
San Diego Superior Court Judge Katherine Bacal issued the order on Friday, opening the city up to builder's remedy projects.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Newport Beach Restaurant Week will return in 2026
After a four-year hiatus, the culinary event highlighting Newport Beach dining is back beginning Jan.15
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December 23, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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Newport Harbor girls' water polo takes second at Bill Barnett Holiday Cup
The Sailors topped Oaks Christian in the semifinals on Saturday before being edged by Mater Dei in the championship match. Corona del Mar placed sixth.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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A pirate’s life takes work, even in a merry mutiny like 'Pirates take Christmas'
It takes a lot of training and preparation to put on the annual, lighthearted, action-packed staging at Buena Park’s Pirates Dinner Adventure through Dec. 31.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Huntington Beach high school will shelter endangered steelhead trout
The Innovation Lab at Edison High has been expanded to rescue and house endangered southern steelhead trout, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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Pageant of the Masters issues casting call for 'The Greatest of All Time' production
The Pageant of the Masters has announced its open casting call will take place Jan. 9-11 for its 2026 production, “The Greatest of All Time.”
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December 20, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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Los Amigos boys' soccer extends its unbeaten streak to 8 games
The Lobos completed a season sweep of rival Santiago with a 4-0 road victory on Thursday in a nonleague boys' soccer match.
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December 20, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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Man arrested after 6-hour standoff near Marina High in Huntington Beach
Responding to a house on Edinger Avenue on a report of a fight, Huntington Beach police found themselves in a standoff with 49-year-old Zachary Romack that ended after a SWAT team entered the property...
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December 19, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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The Crowd: Samueli Foundation feted at National Philanthropy Day event at Grove of Anaheim
Since it was first established in 1999, the Samueli Foundation has awarded more than $1 billion in philanthropic gifts. Its work was acknowledged during a National Philanthropy Day event held at the G...
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December 19, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Huntington Beach boutique guitar emporium offers satisfaction for shredders
Huntington Beach resident Scott Friedland and former Guitar Center CEO Ron Japinga teamed up to launch Rocket Guitar Emporium, featuring boutique, hand-built guitars.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Laguna Playhouse seeks $500,000 in financial assistance from city
A lease amendment for Laguna Playhouse at the city-owned facility would include a city contribution in exchange for community use of the venue. The City Council is expected to consider the request in ...
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December 19, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Brea approves sales tax subsidy for developer in hopes of attracting a Costco
If developer Dwight Manley is able to execute a lease for a Costco by Dec. 31, 2026, he will be reimbursed for more than half of the sales tax collected from it under an agreement the Brea City Counci...
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December 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Coat drive stops in Costa Mesa, highlights community resources
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley organized her 17th annual coat distribution event, making stops in Aliso Viejo, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach and San Juan Capistrano.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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Pogo stick daredevil-turned-poet encourages young high school writers to stay true to themselves
Nico Patino, a Southern California poet who hails from the East Coast, was once an extreme pogo stick competitor who left that field to focus on writing. He was a guest this week in a Fountain Valley ...
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December 19, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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Huntington Beach designates Sept. 18 as Kolby Aipa Day
Surfer Kolby Aipa, who died in August at the age of 20 in an e-bike accident, will be remembered each September on his birthday.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM