HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Jan. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As a society, we've come a long way in our understanding and treatment of mental health disorders. However, we still have a long way to go in overcoming the stigma attached to mental illness. If a person were to develop a chronic illness like diabetes or heart disease, it would be unusual ...

They came to wash off the old and welcome in the new. New Year’s Day revelers jumped into the chilly Pacific Ocean in Huntington Beach on Wednesday, Jan. 1, for the Surf City Splash, a tradition that spans two decades at the Huntington Beach Pier. The water was estimated to be about 60 degrees, enough to send chills and goosebumps through ...

Joss is a "a fierce athlete born with hearing loss and a passion for surfing and competitive cheer," the company said in a news release. Her story is based her hometown of Huntington Beach, California. The doll has brown hair and brown eyes and comes with a removable hearing aid. "American Girl has a rich legacy of creating timeless characters ...

Editor’s note: This is the third story in a series examining homelessness in Orange County, including the cities of Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach and Newport Beach. When it comes to the distribution of homeless services, Orange County is like a patchwork quilt. Some cities have relatively robust resources.

Editor’s note: This is the third article of Unsheltered, a five-part series examining homelessness in the cities of Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach and Newport Beach. Though many private organizations and various levels of government are involved in the search for solutions, the series looks specifically at the ...

An accompanying two-book series shows Joss growing up in Huntington Beach, California. American Girl has teamed with 17-year-old surfer Caroline Marks, set to become a member of the first-ever U.S. Women’s Olympic surfing team, to launch the doll. “I’m so excited to be a part of the Joss launch and share her message that passion and hard ...

Huntington Beach 38, Laguna Hills 33: Alyssa Real scored a team-high 15 points for the Oilers (12-4) on Monday night in the championship game of the Garden Grove Tournament. Akemi Tanga had 11 points, and she was named to the all-tournament team. Marisa Tanga was named the MVP of the tournament.

From a Huntington Beach hiker whose pooch aided in her rescue to a looted lemur that was part of a Newport Beach crime spree: OC's Animals. If you forgot something for your New Year's Day relaxation, these stores are open, with holiday hours on Jan. 1, 2020. Thousands are already lining up for the 131st Rose Parade themed "The Power of Hope."

A three-judge federal appeals panel decided there is enough evidence to warrant a trial in a civil case against two Huntington Beach police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a man at a local sports park in 2017 and remanded claims of battery and negligence to a lower court. However, because the panel determined the law wasn’t clear ...

Since the new year comes about in the midst of winter, the first memorable moment comes from the girls’ basketball season. On Jan. 29, the Huntington Beach High girls’ basketball team won the Surf League title with a 50-21 win over Corona del Mar. The league championship almost seemed to come secondary to the touching moment at the end.

Newport Harbor is 2-0-3 in the last five matchups against rival CdM. The Sailors open Sunset Conference crossover play at home against Huntington Beach on Thursday at 5 p.m. “It’s just a motivated group,” Schroeder said. “This isn’t a team that’s whining about training or anything. They’re motivated. They get it. They know the ...

Fans began gathering in venues around Billings to watch the local Little League team play. The team moved on to face Huntington Beach, California, in the semifinals. A walk-off home run by Ben Askelson gave the Montana team a 1-0 victory over the California team, setting up a U.S. championship appearance. Sportscaster Brent Musburger ...

The pop-up gaming experience, by immersive entertainment company Nomadic, can be found at the Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance; Cinemark Century Huntington Beach; and the Ontario Mills Mall; in Ontario. Locations also exist in Northern California, Texas and New Jersey. As the virtual reality headsets come on, customers get transported to a ...

The pop-up gaming experience, by immersive entertainment company Nomadic, can be found at the Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance; Cinemark Century Huntington Beach; and the Ontario Mills Mall; in Ontario. Locations also exist in Northern California, Texas and New Jersey. As the virtual reality headsets come on, customers get transported to a ...

Joss is a “a fierce athlete born with hearing loss and a passion for surfing and competitive cheer,” the company said in a news release. Her story is based her hometown of Huntington Beach, California. The doll has brown hair and brown eyes and comes with a removable hearing aid. “American Girl has a rich legacy of creating timeless ...

In the book series about the 18-inch doll from Huntington Beach, Joss was born deaf in her left ear and wears a hearing aid in her right ear. Joss actually owns two hearing aids (one is for backup in case she loses it), along with a storage case and a brush to clean sand from the devices. American Girl has sold hearing aids as accessories ...

Joss Kendrick, according to a statement from American Girl, loves surfing and competitive cheerleading. Joss's story is told over a two-book series where she learns about respecting others in her Huntington Beach, Calif., community. Joss debuted on Good Morning America on Tuesday, surrounded by a group of young girls with hearing loss.

Joss is a “a fierce athlete born with hearing loss and a passion for surfing and competitive cheer,” the company said in a news release. Her story is based on her hometown of Huntington Beach, California. The doll has brown hair and brown eyes and comes with a removable hearing aid. “American Girl has a rich legacy of creating timeless ...

From a Huntington Beach hiker whose pooch aided in her rescue to a looted lemur that was part of a Newport Beach crime spree: OC's Animals. Thousands will head Downtown for the annual Grand Park bash, while others will head to the Queen Mary, Universal Studios and West Hollywood. What's Open, Closed On New Year's Day In Orange County 2020 If ...

The Mattel-owned company has announced its annual “Girl of the Year,” and 2020’s doll is Joss Kendrick, a 10-year-old surfer and competitive cheerleader from Huntington Beach, California. She has two older brothers and a pet bulldog. She has long brown hair and brown eyes and wears a swimsuit, hoodie and shorts. She also rocks a hearing aid.