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Long Beach Airport releases commemorative posters celebrating 100 years of history

Jul 22, 2024 | lbwatchdog.com | Fernando Haro |Kevin Caparoso |Jason Ruiz

Long Beach Airport is releasing a series of commemorative posters this week to celebrate the 100-year history of the airport and residents and visitors can get their copies this weekend at the grand opening of the renovated historic terminal building. The first poster titled “Early Days of Aviation” was released Monday by the airport and shows an early Curtiss Flyer Model D flying over the shoreline in Long Beach with other planes parked on the sand. Sign in to continue reading.
3 arrested in shooting that killed beloved Long Beach street vendor, police say

Jul 22, 2024 | lbwatchdog.com | Kevin Caparoso |Anthony Pignataro |Kat Schuster |Fernando Haro

Long Beach police say theyβve arrested three gang members believed to be responsible for a shooting in March that left a beloved street vendor dead. James Havlicheck, 33, of Lakewood, Raylon Akers, 23, of Los Angeles, and Rahman Abdallah, 19, of Long Beach were arrested Thursday in connection to the fatal shooting of Yener Ramirez Miranda, 37, of Wilmington on March 20.
The Art Theatre becomes home to this book club for film lovers

Jun 9, 2024 | lbwatchdog.com | Kevin Caparoso

In January, Kendall Moore went to see "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" at The Frida Cinema in Santa Ana, a film adapted from one of her favorite books. But she had no idea the showing was hosted by Movies n’ Books Club. “‘Wait, this is a book club? I have to stay and listen to this,’” said Moore thought at the time.
Man Attempts Record-Breaking Walk From Dana Point Strands to D.C.

Feb 29, 2024 | picketfencemedia.com | Kevin Caparoso

Dana Point will be the starting location of one man’s 3,000-mile expedition. Army veteran Jack Huffman will embark on a walk from Dana Point Strands to Washington, D.C., beginning on March 14, and he will try to average 55 miles per day to break the world record for a solo transcontinental walk, according to a press release. “I'm looking to finish at our nation's Capital, kind of try to wake America up,” Huffman said in a phone interview with Dana Point Times.
Monument at Camp Pendleton Will Honor Fallen Marines of 1984 Helicopter Crash

Feb 28, 2024 | picketfencemedia.com | Kevin Caparoso

A helicopter crash killed 29 American and South Korean Marines during a Marine Corps’ training exercise on March 24, 1984 in South Korea. To honor the fallen, a monument ceremony will be held on March 8 at the 5th Marine Regiment Memorial Garden in Camp San Mateo, Camp Pendleton, according to a press release. According to the press release, 12 of the 18 Americans lost from the accident were part of the Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment.
Boaters Demand Adequate Parking at Dana Point Harbor

Feb 23, 2024 | picketfencemedia.com | Kevin Caparoso

Concerns about public access to the Dana Point Harbor launch ramp are being raised, and the Dana Point Boaters Association (DPBA) claims that the current number of day-use boater parking spots is not up to standards.
Mysterious Kobe Bryant Mural Comes from Man’s Quest for Redemption

Feb 15, 2024 | picketfencemedia.com | Kevin Caparoso

Dana Point residents have been curious about a mural of the late Kobe Bryant, decorating the wall of OC Beads, on the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Golden Lantern Road. The art depicts Kobe in a pose similar to the Michael Jordan Jumpman logo, featuring a slight transparent reflection of Jordan, as well as a young Gianna Bryant pointing at her father. It is one of 347 murals in Southern California that feature the late basketball player, according to KobeMural.
City Says Dana Point Bluffside Homes not in Danger After Landslide

Feb 14, 2024 | picketfencemedia.com | Kevin Caparoso

Dana Point made the national news on Tuesday night, Feb. 13. ABC’s “World News Tonight with David Muir” featured a segment in which aerial video of Dana Point’s recent landslide showed a cluster of blufftop homes seemingly threatened by the slide. But ABC then reported that recent city inspections at the site revealed no structural damage to any of the homes that required evacuations, as the city told Dana Point Times earlier in the week.
Planning Commission Approves Development on Beach Road

Feb 9, 2024 | picketfencemedia.com | Kevin Caparoso

The Dana Point Planning Commission approved plans for new development at 35665 Beach Road in Capistrano Beach last month, following an appeal by the California Coastal Commission (CCC) to another Capo Beach-proposed project. During a regular meeting on Jan. 22, the Planning Commission voted, 3-1, approving a Coastal Development Permit and Site Development Permit for the construction of a 2,627 square-foot home with a 1,025 square-foot garage on Beach Road.
‘Rain Or Shine’ Landside Construction Begins in DP Harbor

Feb 8, 2024 | picketfencemedia.com | Kevin Caparoso

The weather was chilly during an overcast morning when rain began to fall. “Come rain or shine, we are going to start this project,” said Bryon Ward, president of Burnham Ward Properties. As part of Dana Point Harbor Partners (DPHP), Burnham Ward Properties is tasked with developing the commercial-core side, also known as the landside, of the Dana Point Harbor’s revitalization project, expected to cost $600 million.