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CIF-SS baseball and softball finals recap

from:Orange County High School Sports Examiner

For baseball and softball updates, follow O.C. High School Sports on Twitter!There were so many ups and downs this season in both prep baseball and softball that it was only...

O.C. CIF-SS baseball and softball finals

from:Orange County High School Sports Examiner

Follow O.C. High School Sports on Twitter!After a season where Mater Dei led Division l baseball, the Monarchs fell to Newbury Park HS in the semifinals last Tuesday by a score of...

Anaheim Moves To Cut Red-Tape For Local Businesses

from:City Of Anaheim

City Council approves changes to reduce regulation, speed up permitting Anaheim, CA - On Tuesday, the Anaheim City Council approved several measures designed to make it easier to...

Free Anaheim Health Fair

from:City Of Anaheim

ANAHEIM, CA--- Anaheim’s sixth annual free Health Fair will take place at a new location – West Anaheim Medical Center. Physicians and medical staff will offer free...

Anaheim Rapid Connection Transportation System Solicits Bids for Consultant Services

from:City Of Anaheim

Anaheim, CA - The City of Anaheim is soliciting Requests for Proposals from Consultants interested in providing services for a fixed-guideway project known as the Anaheim Rapid...

CIF-SS baseball and softball semifinal updates

from:Orange County High School Sports Examiner

For baseball and softball updates, follow O.C. High School Sports on Twitter!You may have thought I slept through the high school baseball and softball seasons. Not true!...

Memorial Day 2012 in Orange County CA - Memorial Day Parades, Events and more

Here is what is happening for Memorial Day 2012 in Orange County, CA. Find the area Anaheim events, parades, activities and more for Memorial Day 2012. Acitivites are in...

A Day to Remember in Anaheim

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Anaheim marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach...

Emerald Court Celebrates National Senior Health & Fitness Day May 30

May 18, 2012 (Anaheim, CA) – The 19th annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day® (NSHFD) will be held on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, when an estimated 100,000 older adults...

Anaheim Convention Center Grand Plaza Groundbreaking Launches New Outdoor Meeting And Entertainment Area

from:City Of Anaheim

ANAHEIM, CA---The Anaheim Convention Center will soon introduce a meeting and event area giving guests blues skies as the ultimate canopy. The outdoor Grand Plaza, a 100,000...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Willow Rosenthal Helps City Slickers Become Urban Farmers

This local hero turned empty lots into blooming plots to help revitalize a community and created a model that city officials hope will be duplicated nationally. When Willow...

Stoddard Park In Anaheim Receives New Playground

from:City Of Anaheim

Anaheim, CA – Before the sun set on Saturday, children in Anaheim had a great new place to play. The new playground at Stoddard Park (1901 S. Ninth St.) was fully assembled in...

Anaheim Convention Center Grand Plaza Construction Project Groundbreaking Ceremony

from:City Of Anaheim

What: The Anaheim Convention Center will begin construction of the 100,000 square foot Grand Plaza, a vibrant open-air meeting and event space by which convention goers and local...

Anaheim Proclaims May As Water Awareness Month

from:City Of Anaheim

ANAHEIM, CA---To kick off the month’s celebrations, the Mayor and City Council proclaimed May as Water Awareness Month at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Water agencies...

Hi Neighbor Community Gardens Getting Ready To Spring Up In Anaheim

from:City Of Anaheim

ANAHEIM, CA---Anaheim’s Hi Neighbor program has introduced an exciting new community project, and in doing so is embracing Anaheim’s agricultural roots through a series of...

Anaheim-Based U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team Pursues Journey To London At Olympic Games Qualifier

First time the Olympic Qualifier is played on American soil; tickets still available. ANAHEIM, CA---The U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team, based in Anaheim, opens...

42nd Annual Cinco De Mayo Festival And Carnival In Anaheim

from:City Of Anaheim

ANAHEIM, CA---Food, games, carnival rides and music will be part of the 42nd annual family-friendly Cinco de Mayo Fiesta and Carnival in Anaheim, taking place May 3-6 at La Palma...

Updating Orange County alums in the 2012 NFL Draft

from:Orange County High School Sports Examiner

The 2012 NFL Draft is officially in the books. Former Servite HS and USC standout, Matt Kalil didn’t have to sit around too long before being picked up in the first round...

Sixth Annual Free Anaheim Health Fair

Health Fair To Offer Screenings, Health Care Information And Selected Free Outpatient-Based Surgeries To Qualified Patients ANAHEIM, CA - Anaheim’s sixth annual free Health...

Anaheim Public Utilities Displays Green Power At The Muzeo

from:City Of Anaheim

Anaheim, CA - This past weekend Anaheim Public Utilities unveiled its Green Power display at The MUZEO TrashARTist EARTH DAY Expo, which highlighted local and national artists who...

Orange County locals enter NFL Draft 2012

from:Orange County High School Sports Examiner

Follow OCHSSports on Twitter for updates on NFL Draft 2012 and more!Last February I did a write up on Orange County locals invited to the NFL Scouting Combine. On the eve of the...

National Scholastic Skateboarding League ramp up finals

from:Orange County High School Sports Examiner

Follow OC High School Sports on Twitter!Completing their second full season of shredding, The National Scholastic Skateboarding League (NSSL) held their championship finals on...

Anaheim/Oc Job Fair And Expo Set at The Anaheim Convention Center

from:City Of Anaheim

Fourth annual free event will connect job seekers and employers; hiring incentives available Anaheim, CA - The Anaheim/OC Job Fair and Expo will be bigger and better in 2012,...

The Journey To London Begins In Anaheim!

from:City Of Anaheim

Anaheim, CA - April 18 marks 100 days to the 2012 London Olympic Games, and for USA Volleyball the Journey to London begins in Anaheim! Residents, businesses and guests are...

Anaheim Mourns Passing Of Former Mayor Don Roth Flags To Fly At Half-Staff Through Thursday

from:City Of Anaheim

ANAHEIM, CA - April 16, 2012: Former City of Anaheim Mayor Don Roth, a man dedicated to the community, has passed away at the age of 90. He is remembered by his family and...

Anaheim Angels drive home O.C. locals

from:Orange County High School Sports Examiner

Follow OCHSSports on Twitter!Remember those summer days of old, sitting in the bleachers at Anaheim Stadium and dreaming about what it would be like to actually play on that...

Anaheim’s Compost Giveaway Program

ANAHEIM, CA - Anaheim’s annual Compost Giveaway is branching out to two dates and locations this year in response to the event’s popularity. Experienced and novice...

Information Regarding Anaheim Hotel Development Economic Assistance Program Available Online

from:City Of Anaheim

Anaheim, CA - On Jan. 24, 2012 the Anaheim City Council amended the 2008 Anaheim Hotel Incentive Program for the GardenWalk Hotel Group. Subsequent questions have been raised...

Anaheim To Host Artic Pre-Bid Workshop For Interested Contrators

from:City Of Anaheim

Anaheim, CA – The City of Anaheim is moving one step closer to the groundbreaking for the Anaheim Regional Intermodal Transportation Center (ARTIC). ARTIC is...

Orange County Spring Home and Garden Show

- Orange County has a population of over 3 million people. - Average household income is over $74,000 per year - Since 1967, the Anaheim Convention Center has been a meeting and...

Acclaimed Chefs Join Forces For Hungry "Motel" Kids

Preparations are being made by more than two dozen local food and restaurant luminaries to prepare what might very well be the most important meal of their careers....

National Scholastic Skateboarding League 2012 semi-final results

from:Orange County High School Sports Examiner

The National Scholastic Skateboarding League (NSSL) 2012 semi-finals took place on Sunday, March 18 at Volcom’s private indoor skatepark in Costa Mesa.The NSSL (formerly...

Anaheim City Council Takes Meeting To East Anaheim as First Of Four Remote Council Meetings Throughout The City In 2012

from:City Of Anaheim

AAnaheim, CA - The Anaheim City Council will take their scheduled March 20 Council meeting to the East Anaheim Gymnasium, the first of four remote meetings in 2012, as an...

Anaheim Hosts Citywide Food Drive To Benefit Second Harvest Food Bank

from:City Of Anaheim

ANAHEIM, CA---The City of Anaheim is pleased to host a citywide food drive, March 19-26, 2012 to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank Orange County’s “Independence from...

Anaheim City Council Seeks Public Input In Nationwide City Manager Recruitment

from:City Of Anaheim

ANAHEIM, CA - The Anaheim Mayor and City Council have initiated a recruitment process for a new City Manager, and Council members are interested in obtaining feedback from the...

Anaheim Public Utilities Dedicates State-Of-The-Art Power Plant

from:City Of Anaheim

ANAHEIM, CA - On March 6, Anaheim Public Utilities dedicated the City’s first 200-megawatt natural gas power plant. The Canyon Power Plant is capable of producing enough...

Summer Day Camp for Kids

First Congregational Church of Anaheim (http://www.fcca.org) invites you to bring the kids to camp. First Congregational School Summer Day Camp begins on Monday, June 25th...

Anaheim Adds Social Media For Greater Neighborhood Connections

Nextdoor Anaheim is a social media tool introduced by Mayor Tait as a way to enhance neighborhood living ANAHEIM, CA - We’ve all been there. We drive away from the house...

Anaheim Is Moving Orange County Forward With Artic

from:City Of Anaheim

Takes Next Steps Toward Groundbreaking ANAHEIM, CA - Momentum continues to build for the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center – ARTIC – as the iconic...

Lon Milo DuQuette's I'm Baba Lon Set for Release March 9th

Anaheim, CA -- The Chance Theater will be hosting a special CD release event featuring Lon Milo DuQuette, March 9th at 8pm. DuQuette, a prolific author and Aleister Crowley...

O.C. locals invited to the 2012 NFL Scouting Combine

from:Orange County High School Sports Examiner

If you’re like me – you love the NFL Scouting Combine (and also Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches). The 2012 NFL Combine will be held February 22-28 at Lucus Oil...

Anaheim Fire Hosts Statewide Workshop On Fire Safety And Community Outreach

from:City Of Anaheim

ANAHEIM, CA - Leadership teams from six fire departments throughout the state met recently to discuss how to better meet the needs of changing cultural and age-related...

Bicycle Sharing Pilot Program Coming To Anaheim

from:City Of Anaheim

Anaheim, CA - A bicycle sharing program is coming to Anaheim and will be available for use by residents, business travelers and guests as early as May 1. This pilot program will...

Community Invited To Attend Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan Workshop

from:City Of Anaheim

ANAHEIM, CA - The City of Anaheim is currently updating the Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan and the community is invited to participate in a workshop and contribute to the updated...

Matthew Slater makes the Super Bowl special for the O.C.

from:Orange County High School Sports Examiner

So, it’s Sunday and you’re sitting in front of the HD flat at Ryan’s house ready to watch a couple of non-West Coast teams play in the Super Bowl (again). And...

Anaheim To Celebrate Kindness Throughout February During Make Kindness Contagious Month

from:City Of Anaheim

ANAHEIM, CA---Make Kindness Contagious Month, Anaheim’s annual month-long celebration of kindness, begins today as Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait proclaimed February as Make Kindness...

National Signing Day 2012: Look who signed in the O.C.

from:Orange County High School Sports Examiner

Keep updated on who signed and where by following OCHSSports on Twitter!It was National Letter of Intent Signing Day on February 1, and as usual Orange County was well...

Mayor’s State Of The City Focuses On Freedom And Kindness

from:City Of Anaheim

Tait says pension relief is key to City’s future fiscal health. ANAHEIM, CA---In today’s State of the City address, Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait focused on three topics: the...

Anaheim Receives Top Award From Orange County Chapter Of The U.S. Green Bulding Council

from:City Of Anaheim

Anaheim, CA - Enhancing the quality of life for Anaheim’s residents, businesses and visitors is a priority in the City of Anaheim, and those efforts were acknowledged Thursday...

Road Closures In Anaheim For Sunday Morning, Jan. 29

from:City Of Anaheim

Anaheim, CA - The inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend will take place this weekend, Jan. 27-29, as a new offering in runDisney’s series of events in Anaheim. On Sunday,...

Rainy days and girls basketball

from:Orange County High School Sports Examiner

For daily updates on scores and more, follow OCHSSports on Twitter! There’s some kind of weird-wonderful thing about going to a high school basketball game on a rainy day....

Anaheim’s Enterprise Zone Designation Effective Feb. 1, 2012

Anaheim, CA - The City of Anaheim is pleased to announce its Enterprise Zone designation will be effective Feb. 1. The Enterprise Zone program, established by the State of...

ATW Companies Showcases Engineered Metal Solutions at Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West Exposition

ATW COMPANIES SHOWCASES ENGINEERED METAL SOLUTIONS AT MEDICAL DESIGN & MANUFACTURING (MD&M) WEST EXPOSITION WARWICK, RI – ATW Companies Inc., a leading...

Exhibition - The Word, Ink and Blood

from:The Muzeo Museum

Take a journey back 5,000 years to trace the written history of our existence as it was preserved through the ink of scribes and the blood of martyrs. THE WORD: Ink and Blood...

Anaheim District Neighborhood Meetings Announced For January

from:City Of Anaheim

Anaheim, CA -The City of Anaheim’s next series of quarterly District Neighborhood meetings will be held this month, and residents are welcome to attend to get to know their...

Love And Honor Reign At The Anaheim White House In Februaru

Coming off a remarkable 2011 culminating in a CNN Top 10 Hero Award, Bruno Serato, owner of the renowned Anaheim White House, shows no signs of slowing down this...

Orange County’s top high school soccer teams

from:Orange County High School Sports Examiner

Follow @OCHSSports on twitter!Quick – What schools have the best soccer teams in Orange County?Okay, “best” is relative. But in respect to wins and losses, can...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Anaheim, California with AmericanTowns Anaheim Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Orange County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Anaheim organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Anaheim is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you...

Weekend Activities in and around Anaheim

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Anaheim area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts California’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Anaheim in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in California is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent...

An Invitation to our Anaheim Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Anaheim, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

No holiday for O.C. Girls Soccer

from:Orange County High School Sports Examiner

Don’t think just because school is out that you can forget about sports. There are plenty of kids playing their hearts out during holiday break, so go out and support their...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

'White Wonderland' - New Year's Gala

Insomniac Presenting "White Wonderland" New Year's Eve Gala For Insomniac, 2011 has been full of new beginnings, from finding a new home for EDC to the debut of Escape...

Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait Congratulates CNN Hero Of The Year Top Ten Nominee

from:City Of Anaheim

ANAHEIM, CA---The City of Anaheim is proud to congratulate Anaheim Bruno Serato, chef and owner of the Anaheim White House Restaurant, for being a top 10 finalist for the 2011 CNN...

Anaheim Stadium hosts big CIF-SS title games

from:Orange County High School Sports Examiner

Tired of thinking about all the Christmas shopping you haven't done? No need to fret, because this Saturday there’s plenty to keep your mind occupied on other things....

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in California

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a California Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

Anaheim Outdoors Connectivity Plan

from:City Of Anaheim

Public workshops scheduled for Saturday December 10 and Tuesday December 13, 2011. Anaheim, CA - The City of Anaheim is requesting resident input for the Anaheim Outdoors...

Anaheim Moves To Cut Regulation; Reduce Cost Of Doing Business

from:City Of Anaheim

Mayor-appointed task force recommends steps to reduce time, cut costs and increase certainty for local businesses Anaheim, CA - The Anaheim Regulatory Relief Task Force unveiled...

The healing waves of surfing

from:Orange County High School Sports Examiner

One chilly afternoon atop a Utah mountain, 15-year old Spencer Fox’s life changed. While snowboarding, Spencer caught an edge on his board and catapulted head first into a...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Anaheim Mayor Announces The Appointment Of Bob Wingenroth As Acting City Manager

from:City Of Anaheim

Anaheim, CA - Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait, along with the City Council, appointed Bob Wingenroth as Acting City Manager for the City of Anaheim effective immediately, it was announced...

Killing it in the O.C.! CIF-SS Girls Volleyball Championships are set

from:Orange County High School Sports Examiner

The best of the best line up this Saturday, November 19 for the CIF-SS Ford Girls Volleyball Championships, presented by Farmers. There's a lot at stake here in the O.C., as...

Anaheim Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers market around the Anaheim area

Anaheim CA Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers markets around the Anaheim area. We have the complete listings to help you find the best markets and organic produce...

Anaheim Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

CIF-SS playoff time in the O.C.!

from:Orange County High School Sports Examiner

Get updates on playoff scores @OCHSSports on Twitter! As we head into the tenth and final week of prep football's regular-season, a few things may get overlooked. Such as all...

Anaheim City Manager Offers Resignation

from:City Of Anaheim

Anaheim, CA - During closed session of the November 8 City Council meeting, the City Council advised City Manager, Tom Wood, of its desire to move in a different direction...

Real Estate e-signature Service Authentisign Hits 150,000 Member Milestone

Anaheim, CA - The growth of the e-signature market is continuing at a blistering pace, as more and more real estate professionals, MLS' and REALTOR(R) Associations are adding...

Anaheim Coves To Offer A Natural Habitat Recreation Area Along The Santa Ana River - Public Dedication Ceremony

from:Anaheim Park and Recreation Department

ANAHEIM, CA - Anaheim Coves, a new 14 acre nature park located in Anaheim along the Santa Ana River between Ball Rd. and Lincoln. Anaheim Coves represents the long-standing...

The Power of a Single Vote - Anaheim Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Anaheim elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all politics...

Anaheim Fall Festival And Halloween Spooktacular Parade

from:Anaheim Fall Festival

ANAHEIM, CA - Anaheim’s traditional Fall Festival and Halloween Spooktacular Parade featuring activities for the entire family. The Festival, a 75-year tradition in...

Church Space For Rent in Northeast Anaheim

Looking for a new Church home? First Congregational Church of Anaheim (FCCA) has a “prime time” opening on Sunday afternoons for its multi-use campus of buildings,...

Tree Maintenance Work To Take Place In East Anaheim The Week Of Oct. 24, 2011

from:City Of Anaheim

ANAHEIM, CA---The City of Anaheim has tentatively scheduled the removal of 20 Blue Gum Eucalyptus trees along Santa Ana Canyon Road the week of Oct. 24. The City’s Public...

Temporary 91 Freeway Closure Between Imperial And Weir Canyon On Sunday Morning, Oct. 23

from:City Of Anaheim

Anaheim, CA - Please be advised all lanes of the 91 freeway between Imperial Hwy. and Weir Canyon Rd. will be closed on Sunday, Oct. 23 from 12:30 – 7:30 a.m. due to planned...

Free Seasonal Flu Shots

from:City Of Anaheim

ANAHAEIM, CA--Anaheim Fire and Rescue will participate in a Point of Dispensing (POD) exercise offering free flu shots for adults and children three years of age and older....

O.C. high school football falls into Week 7

from:Orange County High School Sports Examiner

Follow OCHSSports on Twitter! The weather is getting cooler (that means below 80 degrees in SoCal), which only amps up the feel of fall football! Gotta love it! It also means that...

Orange County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Orange County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Orange County California area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for California CA

California Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in California. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

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Anaheim District Neighborhood Meetings For October Announced

from:City Of Anaheim

ANAHEIM, CA---The City of Anaheim’s next quarterly series of District Neighborhood meetings will be held during the month of October, 2011. On the agenda for all four...

Veterans To Be Honored In Anaheim

from:City Of Anaheim

Anaheim, CA - The City of Anaheim will continue its tradition of celebrating Veterans Day by honoring retired military members at a special ceremony in downtown Anaheim on...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Anaheim and across the country. With...

Find California Corn Mazes - Get lost in a California haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a California corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have...

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O.C. football results from Week 5

from:Orange County High School Sports Examiner

Follow OCHSSports on Twitter! Here are results from some of the football games we spotlighted last week... Villa Park 49, El Modena 14 The Spartans (6-0) came up with a big...

O.C. prep football rumbles into Week 5

from:Orange County High School Sports Examiner

Follow OCHSSports on Twitter! The football freight train is rolling down the tracks! Hang on tight as we turn the corner into Week 5 and come up to a few fiery games. Want more...

La’s Female Newscasters Bring “Good News” To Motel Kids Benefactor

The awards keep on comin’ for chef/restaurateur Bruno Serato. The owner of the critically acclaimed Anaheim White House was honored by the Good News...

Graffiti Removal In Anaheim To Be Handled By Urban Graffiti Enterprises

from:City Of Anaheim

ANAHEIM, CA - Urban Graffiti Enterprises will be making their way through Anaheim neighborhoods removing graffiti on the City’s behalf starts on October 1. The contractor will...

Anaheim Chosen To Participate In Nationwide Community Resiliency Program

from:City Of Anaheim

Anaheim is one of seven cities in the United States to pilot the emergency preparedness and resiliency campaign system ANAHEIM, CA – A new Anaheim program aimed at creating...

Modesto Celebrated in New Book

New from Arcadia Publishing’s Postcard History Series is Modesto. In over 200 vintage photographs and postcards, repeat author Carl P. Baggese shares the history of the...