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Once near extinction, returning sea otters making a splash

Thursday June 20th, 2013 09:00:00 AM By TAYLOR HILL

Huntington Harbour resident Andrea Espejo was enjoying her weekend in the backyard of her bayfront home when the commotion picked up. "My boyfriend was down working on the boat when he heard a cracking sound," Espejo said. "That's when he saw the...

Local hurlers put their spin on a classic pitch

Thursday June 20th, 2013 09:00:00 AM By JEREMY BALAN

Anyone with a live arm can throw a fastball. When a baseball player truly becomes a pitcher – not just a thrower – it usually comes with the development of a curveball, or another form of off-speed breaking pitch. There seems to be a personal...

Corky Carroll: Don't be as dumb as I was on grad night

Thursday June 20th, 2013 09:00:00 AM By CORKY CARROLL

This morning I woke up thinking about what I was going to write about for today's column.

Harman: Take time to listen to your elders

Thursday June 20th, 2013 09:00:00 AM By DIANNE HARMAN

The United States is one of the few countries in the world that holds little reverence or respect for their elders. Other countries revere them, take them into their homes as they age, and seek their wise counsel. The Native Americans valued the...

Kilgore: Taste buds pleasantly surprised at Chili at the Beach

Thursday June 20th, 2013 09:00:00 AM By EVA KILGORE

When I was a child, my father and brother had hot pepper-eating contests in the kitchen. They'd take bites of chili, then sweat. As soon as I saw their faces turn beet red, I'd retreat into another room – glad to be snacking on a peanut butter...

The Five: Bike racks, Kardashians, single moms

Thursday June 20th, 2013 09:00:00 AM By JAIMEE LYNN FLETCHER

1. Unique bike racks for Junior Lifeguards This summer, the Huntington Beach Junior Lifeguards have a stylish place to lock up their bikes. Mitchel Anderson installed five surfboard-shaped bike racks and five U-shaped bike racks June 14 at the Junior...

Welfringer: An obligation to improve business in H.B. downtown

Thursday June 20th, 2013 09:00:00 AM By SUSAN WELFRINGER Guest Columnist

What is the Huntington Beach Downtown Improvement District? I like to refer to our official mission statement to answer this question: "We are an organization comprised of the businesses located in the downtown area, united in purpose and dedicated...

Scientists tackle otters' great white concern

Thursday June 20th, 2013 09:00:00 AM By TAYLOR HILL

Sharks, particularly great white sharks, have been killing sea otters in increasing numbers over the past decade. As the death toll continues to rise, concerns from scientists rise with it. Currently, shark bites account for more sea otter deaths...

Names of Edison High School Class of 2013

Wednesday June 19th, 2013 09:47:00 PM

Brett G. Adams Yuuki Akamatsu Brandon D. Albertson Ann N. Alcazar Brooklyn R. Aldea Bridgette H. Anderson Kelsea A. Arenado Hogan G. Arteaga Thomas R. Arutunian Trenton M. Aschoff Fabian A. Avila Sarah N. Baca Jasmine A. Backer Jayde A. Bahrami James...

Names of Ocean View High School class of 2013