Trial begins for man accused in 5 slayings
5 hrs ago | via The Star
Serial murder suspect Rodney Alcala, accused of five murders in Southern California in the 1970s, including the abduction and murder of Robin Samsoe, a 12-year-old Huntington Beach girl, smiles after opening statements from prosecutors Monday morning in Santa Ana. Comment?
Stolen Car Suspect Flees Police, Passenger Arrested
16 hrs ago | via Patch.com
Police searched early Wednesday for the driver of a reportedly stolen vehicle who fled during a vehicle stop, but the suspect was not found, police said. Comment?
For sex offenders, public spaces dwindle
Yesterday | via Bend Bulletin
People get some sun near the pier at Huntington Beach, which registered sex offenders are banned from, in Huntington Beach, Calif. Comment?
Sex offenders face dwindling spaces in public
Yesterday | via Worcester Telegram & Gazette
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. - Convicted sex offenders are barred from surfing at the famous pier in this Orange County city. Comment?
Cities seek to freeze state 'claw-back' of millions
Yesterday | via The Orange County Register
Twelve California cities, including Stanton and Huntington Beach , will be in Sacramento County Superior Court today asking for a temporary restraining order to keep the state from spending their former redevelopment dollars. Comment?
O.C. council candidate facing DUI charges after arrest
Yesterday | via Los Angeles Times
A Huntington Beach City Council candidate has been ordered to appear in court Wednesday following his arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, authorities said. Comment?
H.B. planning commissioner to appear in court on dru...
Tuesday | via Huntington Beach Independent
Huntington Beach Planning Commissioner and City Council candidate Tim Ryan is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday on charges of drunk driving. Comment?
In The Pipeline: Don't let this case get cold
Tuesday | via Huntington Beach Independent
"They stole my trailer. Inside was my push cart, my umbrella, my signage, my generator - even my ice scream scoops!" In his thick Boston accent, the 34-year-old entrepreneur was telling me about his loss the night before as we sat in the Albertsons supermarket near Yorktown and Goldenwest. Comment?
Party Like It's 1978: Governor Jerry Brown And The S...
Monday May 28 | via Intellectual Conservative Politics and Philosophy
The Golden State's circumstances are dire, yet Jerry Brown is facing the crisis with an approach that's nearly forty years old. Comment?
Traditional French macaron recipe
Sunday May 27 | via Washington Times
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif, May, 2012 - This macaron recipe comes from pastry cook Suzanna Hoang , who also contributes stories and recipes regularly to Great Taste , a trade magazine for hospitality professionals based in Huntington Beach, Calif. Comment?
Party Like It’s 1978: Governor Jerry B...
Sunday May 27 | via Free Republic
So says Governor Jerry Brown, as he seeks to convince Californians that they should vote themselves higher taxes. Comment?
Jenna Jameson arrested on suspicion of drunk driving
Friday May 25 | via Huntington Beach Independent
Adult-film star Jenna Jameson was arrested early Friday on suspicion of drunk driving after crashing into a pole in Westminster, police said. Comment?
Two more join race for H.B. City Council
Thursday May 24 | via Huntington Beach Independent
Planning Commissioner Erik Peterson, who ran unsuccessfully for the council in 2010, and Robert Wentzel filed their candidate intention statements with the city clerk's office this week. Comment?
Our View: Our judge picks for L.A. courts
Wednesday May 23 | via Pasadena Star-News
NO races on the June 5 ballot are more important for our attention than the six contested offices of the Los Angeles Superior Court, precisely because it's so hard for our readers to get to know the candidates personally, or for them to wage traditional campaigns. Comment?
Detailed account of priest abuse allegations released
Wednesday May 23 | via The Orange County Register
Thousands of pages from files on nine Roman Catholic priests who settled high-profile clergy abuse lawsuits six years ago are being made public Wednesday, providing a detailed look at sordid accusations as well as instances when priests were allowed to interact with children despite their superiors knowing about the allegations. Comment?
Detailed account of church abuse released
Wednesday May 23 | via The Wave
Thousands of pages of files on nine Roman Catholic priests who settled a high-profile clergy abuse lawsuits six years ago were made public Wednesday, providing a detailed look at accusations as well as instances when priests were allowed to interact with children despite their superiors knowing about the allegations. Comment?
Man accused of fleecing elderly, disabled in bathtub...
Tuesday May 22 | via The Wave
HUNTINGTON BEACH A man accused of fleecing seniors in a scam involving the sale of specialized bathtubs designed for the elderly, the disabled and others with mobility issues is behind bars and facing five felony charges. Comment?
Lincolnshire hosts Memorial Day ceremony Monday
Monday May 21 | via Lincolnshire Review
The ceremony will take place at the park's baseball diamond, 49 Oxford Drive , and include an honor guard with the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District, the Lincolnshire Police Explorers, and local Cub and Boy Scouts participating, Public Works Department Secretary Kimberly Jurco said. Comment?
BU student in coma after deadly New Zealand crash
Monday May 14 | via Lake Wylie Pilot
While studying abroad in Australia, Boston University junior Meg Theriault made sure to send flowers to her mother in Massachusetts before Mother's Day. Comment?
Alcala photos prompt tips from public
Mar 11, 2010 | via The Star
"Unfortunately, shortly after the release was put out, our phones here at the PD went dead," Capt. Comment?