A key component in the plans for making the city’s downtown and civic center areas a more fashionable place to visit and dine will go before the Garden Grove Planning Commission when […]
SteelCraft project goes before planners
Mariners in CIF boys’ water polo finals
The Pacifica High School boys’ water polo team is now just one win away from a CIF-SS Division 6 championship. The Mariners (24-4) will face Buena Park (19-10) in the finals on […]
Water rate increase is approved by council
By Jim Tortolano Water rates will be going up in Westminster starting on Thursday. The City Council voted 3-1 to approve a proposed new schedule of water charges at its meeting Wednesday […]
Woman accused of lying in sex abuse case
A 50-year-old Huntington Beach woman is facing felony charges in connection with the sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl. According to the Orange County District Attorney’s office, Cynthia Marie Dunaway-Erickson was arrested […]
Dear Mari: Noisy neighbor robs sleep
Dear Marilyn, I am so tired right now, while I am writing this letter to you. Please help me. I have a very noisy neighbor. I live in an apartment building and […]
Injuries, penalties and a fourth loss
It was a nightmare game that the Anaheim Ducks played Tuesday night at Honda Center against the Los Angeles Kings. Not only did the locals blow a 3-1 lead and ultimately lose […]
Water rate increases on council agenda
Proposed increases for water rates over the next two years are on the agenda for Wednesday’s meeting of the Westminster City Council. According to a report from Public Works Director and City […]
No action taken on censure of O’Connell
NOTE: This updated version includes additional remarks from the council meeting. A proposal to censure City Councilman William “Billy” O’Connell for remarks made at an October meeting resulted in some heat, but […]
Homeless services center gets reprieve
The Beach Cities Interfaith Services facility to provide services for the homeless got a nine-month breathing space at Monday’s meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council meeting on Monday night. On the […]
Local military veterans are honored
Westminster City Councilman Sergio Contreras honored four local veterans Saturday during the first annual Day of Service Honoring Those Who Served today. The event featured a community clean-up of Hoover Street followed […]
