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2025 local prep football schedules are out

Gardena Valley News

On July 28, local high school football teams began their practice for the upcoming season. Gardena, North Torrance, and Serra all begin their season on Aug. 22.

Victim of fatal e-bike accident in California identified as ‘surf royalty’

WGN-TV

The victim of a fatal collision in Huntington Beach, California was identified this week as Kolby Aipa, the 20-year-old grandson of legendary surfboard shaper Ben Aipa.

2025 Lifeguard Championships take over Huntington Beach

Yahoo

Around 800 lifeguards from around the country gathered in Huntington Beach for the 2025 USLA National Lifeguard Championships which will be held from Aug. 7 - 9. KTLA's Chip Yost reports on Aug. 7, 2025.

Grandson of SoCal surfing legend dies after e-bike accident

Los Angeles Times

Kolby Aipa, 20, died Tuesday after he was seriously injured in an accident on Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday night. His grandfather founded the well-known Aipa Surf Company in 1970.

Huntington Beach Planning Commission green-lights alcohol at sports complex

Los Angeles Times

On two 4-3 votes, the Huntington Beach Planning Commission on Tuesday night allowed a pair of conditional use permits for the sale, service and consumption of beer and wine to move forward.

Stater Bros. reaches tentative deal with union after months-long dispute

Los Angeles Times on MSN.com

The union representing Stater Bros. employees across Southern Calif. reached a tentative deal with the grocery retailer after a months-long dispute.

Son of Star Surfers Dies at 20 After E-Bike Accident in California

People on MSN.com

The Huntington Beach resident, who is the son of Duke Aipa and grandson of legendary Hawaiian shaper Ben Aipa, was critically injured after being towed on his electric bike in California on the Saturday before his death.

DOJ sets record straight, Huntington Beach not included on new list of sanctuary cities, jurisdictions

Orange County Register

In May, Huntington Beach was confusingly added to a lengthy Department of Homeland Security list of sanctuary cities — just a few months after the City Council resolutely declared itself a “non-sanctuary city.” That pronouncement is contrary to state law that restricts local law enforcement from using resources to assist immigration enforcement.

Huntington Beach Man Arrested for Firing Shotgun in Condo, Prompting Evacuations and PCH Closure

Hoodline

Man in Huntington Beach arrested after firing a shotgun in his condo, causing no injuries but damage to neighbor's units.

Archer Completes Two Defense-Related Acquisitions

Aviation Week Network

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Sports Frenzy with Dean & Andy: Aug. 7, 2025

KTLA

Dean Holzwarth and Andy McDonald react to the Tigers' trade deadline moves, rank the panic surrounding the Lions after their preseason loss and Dean takes us for a trip down memory lane. (Aug. 7, 2025

National lifeguard championships roll into Huntington Beach

Los Angeles Times

The USLA National Lifeguard Championships, which greeted lifeguards with sizable waves on Thursday, will continue through Saturday at Huntington State Beach between Beach Boulevard and Newland Street.

Victim of fatal Huntington Beach truck, e-bike collision identified as ‘surf royalty’

Yahoo

The victim of a fatal collision in Huntington Beach was identified this week as Kolby Aipa, the 20-year-old grandson of legendary surfboard shaper Ben Aipa. Police said that Kolby, who was referred to as “surf royalty” by major surf publications,

Rising star surfer, 20, dies in freak accident after letting car tow him while he rode e-bike

Daily Mail on MSN.com

Kolby Aipa died from injuries he suffered on his e-bike when a vehicle towing the surfer struck him on the iconic Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach.

Cleveland-area lakefront beaches safe for swimming on Aug. 7

cleveland.com on MSN.com

In addition to acceptable swimming water quality at all three beaches, water temperatures remain seasonably warm. As of Aug. 6, surface temperatures on Lake Erie were 69.4 degrees Fahrenheit at Edgewater Beach and 70.2 degrees at Villa Angela Beach, according to the sewer district.

National Night Out events foster community, police relations

Orange County Register

National Night Out events are traditionally hosted on the first Tuesday of the month, but some local agencies have events planned Aug. 7.

Can the seafloor help the ocean absorb more CO₂?

Phys.org

USC scientists are exploring how the sandy seafloor off the Southern California coast takes up CO2 and helps protect the long-term health of our oceans.

Archer Accelerates Defense Program with Two Strategic Acquisitions as it Pursues Growing Demand

Yahoo Finance

Archer (NYSE: ACHR) today announced two strategic acquisitions to accelerate the development of its next-generation defense aircraft.

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7-Day-Notary Expands Certified Loan Signing Agent Services Across Los Angeles, Orange, And Riverside Counties

MENAFN

Now Offering 7-Day Certified Loan Signing Agent Services in Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside for Real Estate, Trusts & Legal Documents COSTA

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Can Seafloor Help Ocean Absorb More CO2?

Mirage News

The ocean plays a vital role in protecting the planet, absorbing about 31% of the carbon dioxide (CO2) released by human activity, storing it in its

Union reaches tentative agreement with Stater Bros.

NBC Los Angeles on MSN.com

The union representing some 12,000 Stater Bros. employees across Southern California announced Wednesday it has reached a tentative contract agreement with the grocery chain. The union workers had previously authorized a strike if a deal could not be reached.

Man arrested after firing shotgun multiple times inside Huntington Beach condo complex

CBS News on MSN.com

Huntington Beach police arrested a man who reportedly fired a shotgun multiple times inside of a condominium complex on Wednesday. Officers were dispatched to the complex, located near Pacific Coast Highway and Coral Cay, at around 6:30 a.m. after receiving reports of shots fire, according to a release from HBPD.

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Guinness, Spyder host surf shop pop-up in Hermosa Beach on Saturday

Daily Breeze

An event in Hermosa Beach this weekend will help launch “Lovely Day for a Guinness,” a limited-edition ice cream collaboration with Van Leeuwen.

Man, 20, dies after crash involving e-bike in Huntington Beach

Orange County Register

HUNTINGTON BEACH — Authorities Wednesday identified a 20-year-old man who died in an e-bike accident in Huntington Beach. Kolby Aipa of Huntington Beach died in the crash that happened just after 10 p.m. Saturday at Pacific Coast Highway and Seapoint Street, police said.

Kolby Aipa, Heir to Surf Dynasty, Passes Away in Huntington Beach E-Bike Accident

Yahoo

Kolby Aipa, grandson of the influential surf shaper Ben Aipa, and son of Duke, tragically passed away on Tuesday, August 5 in Huntington Beach, California.

Suspect Fires Shotgun, Holes Up in Huntington Beach Condo

MyNewsLA on MSN.com

A man fired off shotgun blasts in his condominium in Huntington Beach Wednesday morning, striking neighboring units, but no injuries were reported, police said. Huntington Beach police responded at about 6:25 a.

Huntington Beach Man Blasts Neighboring Apartments with Shotgun

MyNewsLA.com on MSN.com

A man fired off shotgun blasts in his condominium in Huntington Beach Wednesday morning, striking neighboring units, but no injuries were reported, police said. Huntington Beach police responded at about 6:25 a.

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Heritage Barbecue to celebrate five years with beach party and pitmasters in Huntington Beach

Orange County Register

To mark their five-year anniversary, the Castillos will host a beach fete on Saturday, Aug. 9. The festivities will take place at Bolsa Chica State Beach, roughly 30 miles northwest of their eatery. The location? SeaSalt Honky Tonk, Alicia Cox’s newly revamped concession where Heritage has been running a summer-long pop-up, SeaSalt Smokehouse.

‘Genesis’ surf documentary chronicles trip of a lifetime for Huntington Beach duo

Los Angeles Times

Luke Guinaldo, 20, and Dylan Sloan, 17, premiered their surfing documentary Friday night in downtown Huntington Beach.

Coroner ID’s E-Bike Accident Victim

MyNewsLA.com on MSN.com

Authorities Wednesday identified a 20-year-old man who died in an e-bike accident in Huntington Beach. Kolby Aipa of Huntington Beach died in the crash that happened just after 10 p.m. Saturday at Pacific Coast Highway and Seapoint Street,

International Surf Festival 2025: Women secure Wieland Shield victory for LA County lifeguards, their first in a decade

Easy Reader News

Laura Garber As an El Segundo Junior Lifeguard, attending the International Surf Festival lifeguard competitions, Coral Kemp dreamed of competing for

Man accused of firing shotgun inside Huntington Beach condo

NBC Los Angeles

A man was arrested after neighbors reported shotgun blasts early Wednesday morning inside a Huntington Beach condominium complex. Some of the rounds struck other units inside the complex at about 6:30 a.

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Medal of Valor 2025: Lifeguards honored for rescues off of Redondo Beach

Easy Reader News

Kevin Cody After cleaning a beach restroom at night in front of Redondo Beach’s Veterans Park, on May 8, of this year, Los Angeles County maintenance

Man fires mulitple shotgun blasts, holes up in his Huntington Beach condo

Los Angeles Times

An unidentified man who is alleged to have discharged his shotgun mulitple times from inside his condo, hitting other units in the same complex, surrendered to police about 90 minutes after they arrived at the scene.

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Young Man Killed in E-Bike Accident in Huntington Beach Identified

MyNewsLA.com on MSN.com

Authorities Wednesday identified a 20-year-old man who died in an e-bike accident in Huntington Beach. Kolby Aipa of Huntington Beach died in the crash that happened just after 10 p.m. Saturday at Pacific Coast Highway and Seapoint Street,

BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart Accepted into FDA’s Total Product Life Cycle (TAP) Program

Yahoo Finance

BiVACOR, Inc., a clinical-stage medical device company developing the world’s first titanium Total Artificial Heart (TAH), today announced that its TAH System has been accepted into the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) prestigious Total Product Life Cycle (TPLC) Advisory Program,

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FDA accepts BiVacor Total Artificial Heart into TAP advisory program

MassDevice

BiVacor announced today that the FDA accepted its Total Artificial Heart (TAH) into its Total Product LifeCycle Advisory Program (TAP).

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Man fires shotgun into neighbors’ units in Huntington Beach

KTLA-TV Los Angeles on MSN.com

A Huntington Beach man blasted his neighbors’ condominiums with a shotgun Wednesday morning, leading to a standoff before his eventual arrest. The man, whose name was not released by police, fired several shots just before 6:30 a.

Doomed Laguna Beach bungalow survived more than a century, until progress came knocking

Los Angeles Times

• Two SoCal residents outscored their competition in the U.S. Open of Surfing, which concluded Sunday in Huntington Beach. San Clemente’s Sawyer Lindblad, 19, won the women’s division, while 22-year-old Levi Slawson captured the men’s trophy. They both went home with $20,000 for their efforts.

Cleveland-area lakefront beaches safe for swimming on Aug. 6

cleveland.com

In addition to acceptable swimming water quality at all three beaches, water temperatures remain seasonably warm. As of Aug. 6, surface temperatures on Lake Erie were 71.2 degrees Fahrenheit at Edgewater Beach and 72.1 degrees at Villa Angela Beach, according to the sewer district.