HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIF.– The South Coast Air Quality Management District was accused of not doing its homework recently when it weighed in on the likelihood that the majority of members would recommend banning fire rings at Southern California beaches. So, it proceeded to do some air quality testing and the results were a bonfire pit [...]
There’s seldom a dull moment in downtown Huntington Beach. But when summer arrives and the kids are out of school it’s especially busy–even crowded sometimes. This week begins the build up to summer break with Surf City Nights tonight, Art Walk on Thursday, and Duckathon on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 17-19, 2013. Schools in [...]
At 2 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2013, the parking was easy and beaches breezy in Sunset Beach. The first arrival for the annual Mother’s Day Art Festival was a vendor (bottom photo) who came an hour early to begin setting up her tent for the big weekend event. Specializing in jewelry and gift items, [...]
Community Grand Marshal Ralph Bauer will ride in the Huntington Beach annual 4th of July parade in 2013. His volunteerism to HB hopefully doesn’t go unnoticed but just in case it does, he has donated more time and energy than you can imagine to a variety of causes including helping students, schools and seniors. Bauer [...]
If you missed the extravaganza last week at Surf City’s Peter’s Landing Farmer’s Market, there was plenty of hoopla to celebrate the 2nd year of the market located on PCH in Huntington Beach. Father Christian Mondor blessed the farm animals, fruits and vegetables, vendors and all who came to enjoy the beach event that makes [...]
SURF CITY SHUTTLE The Surf City Downtown Shuttle has met with success during its pilot program, alleviating parking problems for those heading to Main Street near Pacific Coast Highway. The 2013 schedule goes May 18 – October 1, offering a free ride to Downtown HB on weekends, Tuesdays during Surf City Nights, Memorial Day, and [...]
A company that has proposed to build a desalination plant near the AES site in Huntington Beach calls itself Poseidon, a fitting name for this entity. In Greek mythology Poseidon, one of 12 deities, ruled the ocean. The “God of the Sea” is also referred to as “Earth-Shaker” due to his role in causing earthquakes. The [...]
Have you put on a little weight lately? Don’t blame it on the bossa nova…blame it on the Food Truck Fever. Fans of gourmet dishes served in mobile restaurants that stop along some of HB’s favorite spots. This Thursday May 9, 2013 from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Kogi BBQ Eat ‘Em Up Truck stops [...]
The public is invited to a Surfers Hall of Fame event to honor local surfing legend, Rockin’ Fig. The well known surfer, business owner and all-around good guy of Huntington Beach is a legend, surfing or not. But surfing certainly is his passion and he is receiving recognition on July 26, 2013, at 10 a.m. [...]
One of the best bets in Huntington Beach Cinco de Mayo is the Tap House, where there will be a lots of bands performing. Sunday Funday Music starts at 2 p.m. Bands include the popular Skatanic Rednecks, Originalites, Arden Park Roots, El Robo and Inhale. No cover charge. Mimosas and drink specials all [...]
