The perfectionist's perfect pastime

Perfection was a quality she knew she had in her since she was a child.

Surf City Marathon more than a race

For some, the 17th annual Surf City Marathon is just another stop on their race tour. But for others, like Lina Fichera, it's something...

The president of the Oak View Youth Soccer League released a statement Monday underscoring that the allegations of sex abuse by a soccer...

The Huntington Beach City Council gave the Beach Cities Interfaith Services organization a 60-day notice Tuesday night to leave its facility...

The Huntington Beach City Council voted 5-1, with Jill Hardy absent Tuesday, to amend its sex offender ordinance to allow the police chief...

The Huntington Beach City Council reversed two December votes at its meeting Tuesday.

Police Files Doriane Circle: Petty theft was reported in the 6500 block at 9:22 a.m. Friday. The caller reported that their license plates were stolen...	Soccer ref charged with molestation An Oak View Youth Soccer League referee was charged Tuesday on suspicion of molesting three children, according to the Orange County...
Property crime up, violence down in H.B. Violent crimes decreased in Huntington Beach in 2012, but property and overall offenses have increased, according to statistics provided...	Former border protections officer convicted of rape A Fountain Valley man who was a former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer was convicted Tuesday and sentenced to six years in...
Police Files Parkside Lane: A domestic dispute was reported in the 16100 block at 4:14 p.m. Friday. The caller reported that a man and woman were hitting...	Police Files Edinger Avenue: A stolen vehicle was reported in the 6200 block at 2:45 a.m. Saturday. The caller reported that a white Toyota Corolla may...

Butterfly Park gets new wings It was something Butterfly Park had not seen in years — butterflies.	Former curator takes in a new view Darlene DeAngelo has traveled many places over the last dozen years: Cuba, Vietnam, Europe and wherever the freeway would take her during...
Stories to keep an eye on for 2013 We will keep a close watch on Poseidon's plans and update the community on its permit request from the California Coastal Commission and any...	New council members ushered in The changing of the guard included some familiar faces along with one new member at Monday's Huntington Beach City Council meeting.
H.B. considers law on parent-hosted drinking A recommendation to draft a social host ordinance drew plenty of support at the Huntington Beach City Council meeting Monday.	City approves Harmony Cove project For seven years, developers have tried to expand Huntington Harbour. Now one company has taken a significant step toward that goal.

H.B. man arrested in mortgage fraud case Federal authorities arrested five people Wednesday who were allegedly involved in an Orange County-based "builder bailout" mortgage fraud...	Gondola owner has rowing in his blood He labels himself as "Venetophile," or someone obsessed with everything dealing with Venice.
Sleepy Tuesdays wake up with Surf City Nights It nearly has everything you want, all enclosed in one space.	Huntington Beach Hospital goes nonprofit The New Year is a traditional time for a fresh start and positive change. And for Huntington Beach Hospital, such a statement rings true.
Event gets everyone smiling Surfing can be more than catching a few waves with friends.	Police seek three in hotel robbery Police are searching for three men who they said stole cash from a hotel Monday night.

Marina High hosts night for incoming students Parents of Marina High School students entering the eighth grade are invited to participate in the campus' second annual Expo on Feb. 6.	Ocean View student wins award for PSA Teenagers might face many problems these days — from demanding classes, bullying at school and in some cases trouble at home —...
Ocean View district to hold kindergarten information night Parents sending a child off to kindergarten in the Ocean View School District can find out what they need to know during a parent...	Library: Help save the aquarium The Huntington Beach Public Library needs help saving its aquarium. The Lend a Fin campaign was started to save a 100-gallon aquarium that...
First-time college students win scholarships Five Coastline Community College students, who are the first in their families to attend college, have each earned a $5,000 scholarship from...	Plavan in F.V. nominated for Blue Ribbon school Plavan Elementary School in Fountain Valley has been nominated by the California schools chief Tom Torlakson for the 2013 National Blue...