The Local News, January 01, 2018

Why Wouldn't YouWant to Live in Visit us at www.HBLocalNews.com Sunny California... January 01, 2018 • 714.914.9797 • [email protected] • VOL. 27 NO. 581 When Are We e Tru s t THE LOCAL NEWS Going to Wake Up and Take Back d W Control From Go SERVING HUNTINGTON BEACH & NORTH WEST ORANGE COUNTY, CA • 630 MAIN STREET • HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648 50 ¢ Sacramento? In 2017 HB’s Great Moments Y ou all need to know that the CA Legisla- tive Year Closed on Friday. All the Rep- resentatives went home exhausted and the damage was done.. Our Own Air Show! So what did they accomplish during this high pressure year in Sacramento? You won't believe some of the new CA laws that are going on the books January 1st – the gas tax kicked in on Nov. 1st. Pay particular attention to #13... the last one. This is an update today from Jeff Stone, Re- publican state senator, on the progressive De- mocrats’ continued destruction of California. By the way, we are already deemed the worst state for businesses. I’m hoping that Jeff got these all right. If not, blame the Secretary of State’s office. Here are some of the highlights of this ses- sion: 1) SB-1: increases your gas taxes by ap- proximately 20 Cents (Nov 1) and your vehi- cle license fees by an average of $100 (Jan 1st). 2) Passed Cap-n-Trade Tax which will in- crease gas 0.63 to 0.93 cents a gallon change and the taxes that go with it. So do the math projection..... (0.12 + 0.63 = 0.75/gallon + current $3.10/gallon = $3.85/gallon) We're al- ready the costliest in the nation. 3) Proposed increase on a new tax every residence will pay for tap water! 4) A $3.46B parks bond to pay for parks in "disadvantaged communities", meaning Los Angeles. The debt service alone will be over $200 million a year. The good news is some money goes to help fix the Salton Sea which should have always been a State responsibil- ity! 5) Law to release any lifer (murder, rape , child molestation, etc.) who is 60 years old and has already spent 25 years in prison! Charles Manson would have qualified if he just waited a few months before dying; and the Melendez brothers that murdered their parents could be released in about 12 years? Victims?... what victims? 6) A new $10 charge on all residents living in a mobile home parks to address “living condition enforcement” in those parks? What Continued on pg 15 2018 HB Film Festival H February 22, 2018 - February 25, 2018 required to attend the event and can be purchased untington Beach Film Festival is the place to online. Film submissions must be submitted with a watch personal movies and discover up-and- script on FilmFreeway or Withoutabox. coming filmmak- ers doing original What Huntington Beach Film work. Taking place Festival is looking for: at The Huntington • Any genre, any length, narra- Beach Library, it tive or documentary. brings you four • Any budget, no budget. We days of feature- value story over production length and short value. films ranging from • We love finding authentic comedies and ani- voices and we love great writing. mation to docu- • We’re committed to discover- mentaries and international films. With an emphasis ing and promoting the work of women and minor- on diversity, the festival is a great way to see the sto- ity filmmakers, and filmmakers from other ries you won't find at the multiplex, and hear from the filmmakers in post-screening Q&As. Tickets are Continued on pg 15 2 The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com • www.HBLocalNews.com Car Pros Kia Huntington Beach Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com• www.HBLocalNews.com WE ARE THE #1 KIA GROUP IN THE USA! CAR PROS USED CAR BLOW OUT! 2001 HONDA 2012 HONDA 2016 KIA 2015 KIA PASSPORT LX CR-V LX SUV SOUL BASE OPTIMA LX $4,998 $12,499 $12,998 $13,995 OIL & FILTER CHANGE KH14122A USED KH14005A USED HP1731A USED KH13988ACPO USED INCLUDES COMPLIMENTARY 2015 KIA 2016 KIA 2014 DODGE 2012 VOLVO MULTI-POINT INSPECTION FORTE LX RIO SX GRAND CARAVAN S60 T5 INCLUDES: $11,888 $12,888 $12,998 $13,998 • Lube, oil & filter change KH13889ACPO USED KH13687ACPO USED HP1745 USED KH14131A USED • Multi-point inspection $ 29 95 2015 KIA 2015 KIA 2016 KIA 2015 KIA MOST CARS FORTE LX OPTIMA LX SOUL BASE FORTE5 SX The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 $11,995 $12,991 $13,991 $14,991 Price plus tax & hazardous waste disposal fee. Synthetic oil additional. Some models slightly KH13802ACPO USED KH13954A USED KH14214A USED KH14251ACPO USED higher. Not valid with any other coupon or specials. Coupon good at Car Pros Kia Huntington Beach. Must present coupon at time of write-up. Expires end of current month. COMPETITIVE PRICING ON REPAIRS FOR MOST MAKES AND MODELS All prices plus government fees and taxes, and any dealer document preparation charges. All vehicles subject to prior sale. Offers expire close of business end of current month. 18835 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach 10 YEAR www.OrangeCountyKia.com 100,000 MILE EVERY NEW KIA WARRANTY COMES WITH 10 YEAR/100,000 Hablamos Español 714-274-6176 PARTS & SERVICE HOURS: M-F 7:30AM TO 5:30PM / SAT 8:00AM TO 4:00PM MILE WARRANTY Warranty is a limited powertrain warranty. For details, see retailer or go to kia.com **Must Finance Through Kia Finance 3 Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com • www.HBLocalNews.com ALL STOCK REDUCED D End of Year N D ED N D E TE EX TE EX SALE The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 EVERY THING MUST GO FREE Beach Parking Passes New Car Purchase or Lease Used Cars over $20,000 net. 4 The Weak That Was Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com• www.HBLocalNews.com There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order. INSPIRATION America: Home of the Free because of the Brave Be strong Because things will get better. It may be stormy now, but it never rains forever Dave Garofalo Publisher A man goes to a shrink and says, Grins & Snickers True Stories are the "Doctor, my wife is unfaithful to me. A Every evening, she goes to Larry's bar and picks up men. Hardest to Believe... In fact, she sleeps with anybody doctor that had been seeing an 80-year- pills?" "Yes, they help me sleep at night." "Mrs. who asks her! I'm going crazy. What old woman for most of her life finally re- Smith, I assure you there is absolutely nothing in do you think I should do?" tired. At her next checkup, the new doctor these that could possibly help you sleep!" She told her to bring a list reached out and patted "Relax," says the Doctor, "take a of all the medicines the young doctor's deep breath and calm down. Now, tell that had been pre- knee and said, "Yes, me, exactly where is Larry's bar?" scribed for her. As the dear, I know that. But doctor was looking every morning, I grind through these his eyes one up and mix it in grew wide as he real- the glass of orange ized Grandma had a juice that my 16-year- prescription for birth old Granddaughter control pills. "Mrs. drinks. And believe Smith, do you realize me it definitely helps these are birth control me sleep at night." True Story #2 ants S tudents in an ad- mother and vice versa. A mother calls 911 very worried asking the dispatcher if she needs to take her kid to the vanced Biology 6) It is always available class were taking as needed. emergency room, the kid their mid-term exam. The And then the student had eaten ants. last question was, 'Name was stuck. Finally, in des- The dispatcher tells her seven advantages of peration, just before the to give the kid some Be- Mother's Milk.' The ques- bell rang indicating the nadryl and he should be tion was worth 70 points end of the test he wrote: fine, the mother says, 'I just or none at all. One student 7) It comes in two at- gave him some ant killer......' was hard put to think of tractive containers and it's Dispatcher: 'Rush him in to seven advantages. He high enough off the emergency right now!' wrote: ground where the cat can't Life is tough. It's even 1) It is perfect formula get it. He got an A. tougher if you're stupid!!!! for the child. Someone had to remind 2) It provides immunity me, so I'm reminding you against several diseases. too. Don't laugh....it is all The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 3) It is al- true... ways the right temperature. 4) It is inex- pensive. 5) It bonds the child to How to Use an ATM Machine in Chicago We believe and practice being fully involved with the communities we serve. This is essential in building good will, encouraging growth and above all staying connected in our backyard 5 Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com • www.HBLocalNews.com Chris MacDonald On the road in Surf City The Local News What’s New in By Chris MacDonald, Writer/Photographer, HB Ambassador/The Local News Columnist Huntington Beach J acob Finston of Huntington Beach (now Republic Services). His parents had a most unusual 7th Birthday got him his own trashcan, which he Party, recently. Instead of toy trac- carefully climbed in and out of. We tors, his party featured a real Bobcat think he's a natural to be an HB Public tractor, a steamroller, construction Works employee or an engineer. signs, stop signs, cones and even barri- Not far from Jacob's house at Hunt- cades. Jacob loves constructing things ington Harbour Place, several agents, so his parents, Erin and Mike, went all including Marcia Kaufman and Craig out by contacting an old friend, Mike Poturalski from Star Real Estate Har- Ivy of Archie Ivy Inc. Paving Company bour Homes, painted more than 100 in HB. kids faces and gave out Candy Canes Before the party, Ivy drove Jacob, as part of the mall's annual Surfer Santa sister Addison, 5, and brother Matthew, Celebration. Trader Joes taught kids 9, in the steamroller. Later he showed how to make crafts and there were free all party-goers how the neat equipment pictures with Santa. Nothing beats see- worked. Jacob has been fascinated with ing the newly painted kids as they trucks and tractors since he was 2. He looked into mirrors and saw their fes- always watched the street sweepers and tive holiday look. There even was a garbage trucks go by in front of his drawing for a beach cruiser, provided house. He has always been fascinated by mall manager DD Dunlap. Proceeds with how equipment works and even from the event went to the HB Youth went on a tour of Rainbow Disposal Shelter. People looking up in the sky for Santa, got an early treat on Dec. 22nd, when SpaceX launched a Falcon Mis- sile from Van- denburg Air Force Base. The missile, carrying satel- lites, zoomed across the HB sky, causing Eric Bakker of Antiques of the Sea to capture this MAKIN WAVES SALON TOP: Jacob Finston, 7, of HB sits atop a real steamroller at his The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 party; MIDDLE: Star Real Estate Harbour Homes Realtors Marcia Kaufman and Craig Po- Precision hair cutting and Beautiful hair color turalski take a break from face-painting at Men, women and children welcome the annual Surfer Santa Celebration; BOTTOM: Falcon Missile Offering complimentary neck shaves and bangtrims! screeches across the HB sky. The SpaceX ve- Scalp massage with every service! hicle, carrying satel- lites, was launched r from Vandenburg Air fo Force Base 6 day ation! Photo by Eric Bakker l l 0 to amazing sight, which Ca 4-18 e in nsult caused a real buzz Comfree co through the community. 7 Cars stopped on roads, 3 a people ran out into the 4 - parking lot of Wendy's 71 and everyone who saw 20% off color services it was in absolute awe, wondering what in the heck it was. No one ever 10% off haircuts 10% off next time when you book next appt. today! saw anything quite like this show. 6 The information contained in this column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Local News. 10 Worst Companies Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com• www.HBLocalNews.com to Work For 10) Xerox • Industry: Department stores • Rating: 2.6 • Employees: 37,600 Sears, once an American icon known for • Pct. employees would recommend: 35% changing the way Americans shopped with • Industry: Technology its Sears catalog, is now at the brink of col- Ursula Burns stepped down as CEO of lapse. Sears, which merged with Kmart in Xerox at the beginning of this year, just after 2004, has lost money each year for a decade. the company spun off its business services Over the 12 months through January, Sears operations. Xerox’s slimmer form and new Holdings posted a net loss of $2.22 billion, management — Jeff Jacobson took over for surpassing its net losses in each of the previ- Burns — helped push shares higher. It re- ous two fiscal years. mains to be seen, however, whether the Employees, feeling insecure in their jobs changes will improve the company’s stand- and seeing little future prospects have not ing in the eyes of its employees. As of now, been happy at Sears during its decline. And Xerox receives just a 2.6 out of 5.0 in Glass- low employee morale certainly has not door reviews, and just 35% of respondents helped the company. Low pay, poor work- say they would recommend a job at the com- life balance, and excessive pressure to sell pany to a friend. credit cards are among the most common complaints among former and current Sears 9) Rent-A-Center employees. 4) The Fresh Market • Rating: 2.5 • Employees: 20,100 • Pct. employees would recommend: 30% • Industry: Home furnishings rentals • Rating: 2.4 • Employees: 10,000+ Rent-A-Center offers rental deals for items • Pct. employees would recommend: 30% such as furniture, computers and appliances. • Industry: Grocery stores The Plano, Texas-based company operates The Fresh Market was founded in North around 4,300 stores in the U.S., Puerto Rico Carolina in 1982 and has grown to more than and Canada. The company also appears to be 170 stores in 24 states. The company has one of the worst in the U.S. to work for. Less faced stiff competition from companies like than a third of the current and former workers Whole Foods and was acquired last year by reviewing the company on Glassdoor say Apollo Global Management for $1.36 bil- they would recommend a job at RAC to a lion. New ownership may result in some friend. The average across all Glassdoor much-needed improvement in the way the companies is 50%. One of the most common company is perceived by its employees. complaints about the organization is a poor Fresh Market is one of just a few major cor- work-life balance, as well as low pay. Just porations with less than a 2.5 out of 5 average 27% of those submitting reviews approve of review on Glassdoor. CEO Robert Davis’ management. 3) CompuCom 8) Hertz • Rating: 2.4 • Employees: 11,500 • Rating: 2.5 • Employees: 36,000 • Pct. employees would recommend: 28% • Pct. employees would recommend: 33% • Industry: Information technology • Industry: Car rental CompuCom has more than 100 sales and Car rental company Hertz is one of the service locations in North America, Latin biggest players in the car rental business. America and India. Founded in 1987, the pri- Hertz also owns the Dollar and Thrifty vately held company whose U.S. headquar- brands and is second only to Enterprise ters is in Plano, Texas, says it had revenue of Holdings in fleet size. While employees rank $1.15 billion in 2016. While many of the Enterprise a 3.4 out of 5.0 on Glassdoor, companies on this list are in the service or Hertz ranks at just 2.5, compared to an aver- manufacturing industry, CompuCom work- age of 3.3. Two out of every three employees ers tend to be better paid better than service say they would not recommend a job at the sector workers. CompuCom current and for- company to a friend. Common complaints mer employees using Glassdoor frequently submitted by employees include poor, incon- complain about a lack of career advancement sistent hours or being required to work late. and raises. Employees also commonly cite low pay and inattentive, unavailable management as is- 2) Kraft Heinz Company • Rating: 2.4 • Employees: 41,000 sues. • Pct. employees would recommend: 27% 7) Forever 21 • Industry: Food products • Rating: 2.5 • Employees: 35,000 The worst-reviewed major public U.S.- • Pct. employees would recommend: 32% based corporation, current and former em- • Industry: Retail ployees of Kraft Heinz rank the company at Forever 21 is a retailer with about 600 U.S. just 2.4 out of 5.0. Only 27% say they would locations, many of which are located in recommend the job to a friend. Common malls, and 35,000 employees. The company complaints about the Pittsburgh and claims it is the fifth largest specialty retailer Chicago-based company include mentions of in the country. Forever 21 employees review- long hours, high turnover, a hostile environ- The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 ing the company on Glassdoor complain of ment, and poor management. Less than one a too-small employee discount, low pay, and in four reviewers approve of the manage- extremely high expectations from managers. ment of CEO Bernardo Hees, who has held Just 30% of those submitting reviews ap- the position since 2015. prove of the management style of company founder and CEO Don Chang. 1) Alorica • Rating: 2.3 • Employees: 100,000 6) Dish • Pct. employees would recommend: 34% • Rating: 2.5. • Employees: 16,000 • Industry: Customer service • Pct. employees would recommend: 32% Alorica makes billions providing customer • Industry: Subscription television support for large companies that prefer to Like many of the worst companies to work outsource customer interactions. The com- for, a significant portion of Dish’s workforce pany is the worst rated on employee review is engaged in customer service. Also similar website Glassdoor among those with at least to many companies on this list, but especially 1,500 reviews. companies in the subscription television While Alorica likely aims to provide its service industry, dissatisfied employees fre- customers — large companies — with opti- quently report poor communication and lack mal service, its employees are left to deal of transparency from upper management. with those companies’ customers. The chal- Low employee satisfaction, which can lenge of patiently and courteously providing lead to poor customer satisfaction, may help helpful service for often irate customers — a explain the company’s declining subscriber challenge Alorica employees experience in counts in recent years. The Fortune 200 com- large doses daily — could help explain the pany lost 226,000 customers in 2016 and high level of dissatisfaction. Although, not ended the year with just under 13.7 million all call center companies have such high lev- pay-TV customers. By March 2017 Dish had els of employee dissatisfaction. In addition, 13.53 million pay-TV subscribers. Alorica call center workers tend to earn rel- atively low wages. The average wage based 5) Sears Holdings on hundreds of reports from Alorica cus- • Rating: 2.5 • Employees: 140,000 tomer service representatives is less than $10 7 • Pct. employees would recommend: 29% per hour." EDITORIAL Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com • www.HBLocalNews.com Governor Brown Appoints 6 New Superior Court Judges G People and Their Issues - Our Business... Including HB’s Escalante ov. Jerry Brown Friday announced the ap- pointment of six Los Angeles Superior • Robert S. Wada, 62, of Fullerton, who THE LOCAL NEWS is published on the 1st and 15th. THE LOCAL NEWS serves the residents/business men Court judges. has served as a Los Angeles Superior Court com- Those appointed were: missioner from 2008 to 2011 and since 2016. He was supervising probate attorney for the court • Gia Bosley, 53, of Los Angeles, who has from 2011 to 2016, a probate attorney from 1997 and women of Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley and Westminster, California with entertaining, informative worked for the Los Angeles County Public De- to 2008 and a sole practitioner from 1985 to 1997. and objective looks at ourselves, neighbors and the fender’s Office since 2006. She previously He previously worked as an associate at the Law worked as a deputy trial counsel at the State Bar Firm of Rick J. Fenelli from 1982 to 1983 and of California from 1999 to 2002, along with 1985 to 1997, and at Aarons and Aarons Inc. from world as issues are debated, people interact socially and politically and events take place locally. We also believe working as an attorney at John Hill and Associates 1984 to 1985 and at F. Gordon Chytraus Inc. from in 1999, as a sole practitioner from 1992 to 1999, 1983 to 1984. and as an attorney at Barry Bartholomew and As- that we should have fun and thank volunteers! Award Winning Staff Rex Gerlach & Jim Horton (Emeritus) Internet Services: 1st Page Exposure Sales: Account Manager: Kevin Garofalo Marketing Coordinator & City Editor: Nancy Gray Graphic Design: Photography & Freelance: Stacy Nunley Chris MacDonald Contributors: Arnold Dufour, Cathy Green, Moe Kanoudi, Jordan Kobritz, David White All inquiries for Advertising and Editorial call (714) 914.9797. Any omissions/errors in copy or advertising limited to in kind cost of actual newspaper space occupied by the error. Letters-to-the-Editor policies include: sociates from 1991 to 1992, at Smith and Smith • Gregory Weingart, 52, of San Marino, address letters to Editor at address below. Include your in 1991 and at Hill, Genson, Even, Crandall and who has been a partner at Munger, Tolles and name, daytime phone number, occupation or company Wade from 1989 to 1991. Olson LLP since 2004, where he was an associate affiliation, group or organization membership, should from 1992 to 1995. He previously worked as an those issues be appropriate. THE LOCAL NEWS • Susan J. De Witt, 56, of Pasadena, who assistant U.S. attorney from 1995 to 2004. has served since 2015 as senior litigation counsel reserves the right to print all or part, editing for brevity at the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s Central District of • Victoria B. Wilson, 48, who has been a or language. Reproduction in whole or part is strictly California, where she has been an assistant U.S. supervising deputy attorney general at the Cali- prohibited without written permission. Subscriptions are attorney since 1997. She also served on a detail fornia Department of Justice’s Office of the At- $35 per year, $19 for 6 months and $12 for 3 months. as national security coordinator, civil rights coor- torney General since 2001. She worked as a Substantial copies of The Local News are direct-mailed to dinator and counsel to the director at the U.S. De- deputy attorney general from 1994 to 2001. residents and businesses in our circulation area. Subscrip- partment of Justice’s Executive Office for U.S. tion sales are a major part of our business approach. Attorneys from 2009 to 2012, and previously Bosley, De Witt and Wada fill vacancies created Home delivery is augmented by direct mail to specific worked as an associate at White and Case LLP by the conversion of a court commissioner posi- from 1992 to 1997 and at Milbank, Tweed, tion last year, while Escalante, Weingart and Wil- local residents, business and officials. We encourage your Hadley and McCloy LLP from 1988 to 1991. son fill vacancies created by the retirement of support and participation. Seal Beach, Rossmoor, Judges Suzanne G. Bruguera, Sally L. Meloch Los Alamitos, Surfside & Sunset Beach have Market • Kristin S. Escalante, 54, of Huntington and Steven R. Van Sicklen. Coverage with bulk distribution in Belmont Shores, The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 Beach, who has been senior trial counsel at the -City News Service Naples & Cypress. Address correspondence to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement since 2014. She was a partner at Munger, Tolles and Olson LLP from 2002 to 2011, and was an associate for that firm from 1994 to 2001. 630 Main Street Huntington Beach, Ca 92648 Office (714) 914-9797 [email protected] Dave Garofalo Publisher / Owner Newspaper Print Policy: The Local News is a bi- monthly print publication. Generally we try to publish on the 1st & 15th of each month. We go to press on the 2nd and 4th Thursday with a delivery date of the follow- ing each Friday. The only exceptions are those months with 5 weeks. We distribute a 12 month production schedule each January showing exact dates for news and ads, print dates and distribution dates. Please see Annual Production Schedule for Specific Days. 8 www.SurfersVillage.com GET YOUR GOLD CARD @ www.hblocalnews.com PREMIUM Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com• www.HBLocalNews.com CONSUMER Your Solid Gold Savings CARD • Present your HB Gold Card when paying your bill at participating merchants. Receive their best incentive offer, current specials or premium services available only to HB Gold Card users. • Go to our web site 24/7. Locate participating merchants; Hotels, Restaurants, Retailers, Entertainment and more. Their most current promotional offers will be listed for each. Choose your participating merchant, visit them and present the HB Gold Card. Pretty Easy! Category Merchant HB Gold Exclusive Offer Address City Phone Website HB Chrysler Jeep Check with Merchant 16701 Beach Blvd HB 714.841.3999 www.MyHBGold.com HB Ford $500 off new car, $19.95 Oil Change; Car Oil 18255 Beach Blvd HB 714.516.4195 www.MyHBGold.com Change trucks HB Mazda Check with Merchant 16800 Beach Blvd HB 866.295.9929 www.MyHBGold.com Mandic Motors $20 Off ANY Automotive Repair or Tow 18881 Gothard St HB 714.536.6585 www.MyHBGold.com McKenna VW $500 off of any new car 18711 Beach Blvd HB 866.925.0602 www.MyHBGold.com Norm Reeves Honda 10% off parts and labor, $300 discount on any 19131 Beach Blvd HB 800.306.6472 www.MyHBGold.com Automotive new or pre-owned vehicle MEIT Surf City Nissan Check with Merchant 17331 Beach Blvd HB 800.615.9640 www.MyHBGold.com C O • VIS !!! Toyota of HB 15% off Parts & Service, • $300 off New Car 18881 Beach Blvd HB 888.433.1447 www.MyHBGold.com US t Hyundai Check out our Local Deals 16751 Beach Blvd HB 714.594.1000 www.MyHBGold.com DeLillo Chevrolet $300 off New Car • 15% off Parts & Service, 18211 Beach Blvd HB 714.465.4431 www.MyHBGold.com up to a max of $50 for any single service Independence Bank Totally Free Checking Account and special gift 18101 Magnolia St HB 714.500.3421 www.MyHBGold.com Bank & Financial for opening a checking account Electronic/TV Time Warner Cable Save $500 on a Commercial Production Bell Terra Center HB 888.892.2253 www.MyHBGold.com California Greetings 10% off all merchandise excluding sale items 301 Main St HB 714.960.1688 www.MyHBGold.com Gifts & Retail Main St. Eyewear 15% off purchase (Full Service Optical Store) 200 Main St HB 714.536.6300 www.MyHBGold.com W NE City Salon Buy any 2 products and receive any 3rd Free 301 Main St HB 714.969.1800 www.MyHBGold.com • Hair & Beauty t Red Beauty Salon 20% off all Services (Limited Time Offer) 16511 Goldenwest #103 HB 714.375.0327 www.MyHBGold.com Liquor & Beer My Keg $5 off any size Keg 17871 Beach Blvd HB 714.847.0799 www.MyHBGold.com Beach Chiropractic Free Consultation Exam, 1/2 Massage on 19900 Beach Blvd HB 714.965.9577 www.MyHBGold.com 1st visit Medical & Fitness Yates X-Ray Company FREE Digital Consultation Values at over $250 9051 Mediterranean Dr HB 714.599.0399 www.MyHBGold.com Yoga Works 20% off 1st retail purchase and 2 wks of 301 Main St HB 714.960.9740 www.MyHBGold.com unlimited Yoga new students $30 Jeff’s Press 10% off initial order, continuing 5122 Bolsa Ave #105 HB 714.891.5706 www.MyHBGold.com Printing discounts on additional printing Newspaper & Media The Local News 25% Off any size ad 5901 Warner Ave #429 HB 714.914.9797 www.MyHBGold.com Pet Care Dirty Dog Wash $5 Off any size service 504 Main St HB 714.960.7002 www.MyHBGold.com Baci Restaurant 15% off entire Bill 18748 Beach Blvd HB 714.965.1194 www.MyHBGold.com Beachfront 301 $2 - $6 Food Menu Items 301 Main St HB 714.374.3399 www.MyHBGold.com Capone’s Cucina 15% off entire Bill, weekend excluded 19688 Beach Blvd #10 HB 714.593.2888 www.MyHBGold.com 15% off Dinner Food Service Excludes Mon 200 Main St HB 714.969.2233 www.MyHBGold.com Coach’s Mediterranean Grill night dinner specials, $5 off Bottle of Wine Mon nights. Huge Happy Hour 3 - 6:30 pm daily, 50% Off Appetizers, Special Bar Prices Cucina Alessá 15% Off: Tues & Sun. Happy Hour: M-F, 3-6 520 Main St HB 714.969.2148 www.MyHBGold.com Special Select, $3.50-$4 Wines & Cocktails Don Jose 20% off your entire food Bill 9093 Adams HB 714.962.7911 www.MyHBGold.com Fuzion 15% off your entire bill 7227 Edinger HB 714.377.7671 www.MyHBGold.com $3 Domestic pints & Well Drinks, Gallaghers Pub & Grill 300 PCH HB 714.536.4222 www.MyHBGold.com Restaurant $4 Import Pints Hurricanes Bar & Grill 50% Off Up To $20 200 Main St HB 714.374.0500 www.MyHBGold.com with card Nonna Lucci’s 10% off entire bill 19913 Beach Blvd HB 714.536.1368 www.MyHBGold.com 15% off Lunch, Happy Hour: Order one New Ruby Palace appetizer and get One FREE 18330 Beach Blvd HB 714.848.6088 www.MyHBGold.com $5 off any bill over $30 Olive Pit Grill 16365 Bolsa Chica St HB 714.316.5000 www.MyHBGold.com The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 10% off anything else W • NE 20% Off All Appetizers (Dine In) from Thai Wave 3pm to 6 pm M-F. Singha Beer 11 oz; $2.00 522 Main St. HB 714.960.0219 www.MyHBGold.com 301 Main St HB 714.374.8885 www.MyHBGold.com Sushi on Fire 20% off Food Bill M-F 2-5pm Paolo’s Ristoronte 4-course dinner $16.95 17561 Center Ave #37 HB 714.373.5399 www.MyHBGold.com SeaShore Pest Control $100 Off any Local Treatment. 16562 Gothard St #G HB 714.842.8003 www.MyHBGold.com $200 off any tenting AIM Mail Center #64 15% off on All Services/Products 19051 Goldenwest St HB 714.698.9900 www.MyHBGold.com Services Beauty Supply Zone 10% off products and 25% off hair services 16277 Bolsa Chica St HB 714.840.0159 www.MyHBGold.com Brian, Jillian or Kristen Crown Cleaners 25% off Dry Cleaning 5935 Warner Ave HB 714.846.4221 www.MyHBGold.com Surf City Debt Relief 15% off total fees with enrollment into one 5267 Warner Ave #183 HB 657.464.9683 www.MyHBGold.com of our Debt Relief programs Bella Vita Salon Boutique $45 Hydrating Aromatherapy 301 Main St#108 HB 714.960.8100 www.MyHBGold.com & Spa Steam Facial Join Us Today - A Promotion of The Local News! • 500 Merchants www.myhbgold.com to Sign Up - 50,000 Local Card Holders! CONTACT: [email protected] - 714.914.9797 9 10 Foods That Help You Peel Off Pounds Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com • www.HBLocalNews.com J ulie Upton, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D. said a mouthful with help increase the expression of adiponectin, a protein hor- tion found that individuals who ate fish for lunch consumed this appetizer..."Julie Upton is co-founder of Appetite for mone that helps to burn fat for energy and stabilizes blood 11 percent fewer calories at a subsequent dinner, when com- Health and is a certified sports dietitian who has been sugar levels. Research from the University of Pennsylvania pared to those individuals who consumed the same calories writing since 1994. She is a nationally recognized journalist Health System shows that adiponectin helped to spike me- and same amount of protein at lunch in the form of beef. On who has contributed to "The New York Times," "Shape" and tabolism and suppress appetite in mice. Further, it was found a calorie-matched diet intervention with cod, subjects who "Men's Health." Upton is also the coauthor of "The Real that in severely obese mice, adiponectin rapidly decreased ate the most cod (five times per week) lost significantly more Skinny: Appetite for Health's 101 Fat Habits & Slim Solu- blood glucose and lipids, while still burning fat. Berries also weight than those who didn’t eat any cod and consumed the tions." She holds a Master of Science in nutrition communi- offer a large serving size for relatively few calories so they same amount of calories. For the most sustainable fish cations. help fill you up -- not out! A cup of fresh berries contains just choices, look for wild Alaska Pacific cod, wild Alaskan 50-60 calories and provides filling fiber too. salmon and trout. 1) APPLES AND PEARS An apple a day keeps the muffin top away! Several studies 4) BEANS 7) GRAPEFRUIT AND 100 PERCENT suggest that enjoying whole apples (and pears) may help you With a whopping 12.5 grams of fiber per cup and disease- GRAPEFRUIT JUICE lose weight. A 2003 study published in Nutrition journal, in- fighting antioxidants, beans already have a lot going for them. You’ve probably heard of the grapefruit diet, right? It dates vestigated the effect of fruit intake on body weight change. But now, beans can add one more impressive feat to their re- back to the 1930s, and essentially called for eat- Half of the group ate three apples (or pears) per day in addi- sume: weight loss. An April 2013 study of 173 men and ing half a grapefruit or 4 ounces of 100 per- tion to their regular meals. Half of the group ate oats three women found that a high-fiber, bean-rich diet was as effective cent grapefruit juice before each meal times per day in addition to their regular meals. At the end of as a low carbohydrate diet when it comes to weight loss. As while following a protein-rich, low- the 12-week study the apple group had lost more weight – an added benefit, the results also found that individuals fol- carb meal plan. The ability of and average of almost three pounds each. Why is this? Apples lowing a bean rich diet had better total cholesterol and LDL grapefruit to help banish your and pears are rich in fiber and low in calories to help keep levels, compared to those following a low-carb diet. Another belly may have renewed interest, you full. But the primary fiber in pears and apples —pectin study found that when paired with a low-calorie diet, individ- thanks in part to a study published — forms a gel in the stomach, to provide more hunger-curb- uals who consumed 4 servings of legumes per week (chick- in February 2011 in Nutrition & ing power. peas, lentils, peas, or beans), achieved greater weight loss and Metabolism that provided 85 obese experienced improvement in some lipid panels, when com- men and women who had either a 2) ARTICHOKES AND SUNCHOKES pared to those following the low-calorie diet with no legumes. serving of grapefruit or a glass of grape- In addition to being tasty and filled with cancer-fighting fruit juice, or water 20 minutes before their meals. The par- phytochemicals, artichokes contain oligofructose and fruc- 5) EGGS ticipants reduced their daily calorie consumption by up to 29 tooligosaccharides (also known as FOS), a type of soluble Eggs are a high-quality protein with a relatively low calorie percent. In the 12-week trial, subjects lost an average of 15 fiber that’s linked to weight loss. Oligofructose concentrate count (70 calories per medium egg). A June 2013 study in the pounds and significantly reduced their belly fat. The authors was used in a 2009 study of 48 overweight adults where one European Journal of Nutrition gave 30 men varying break- suggest that consuming water, grapefruit or grapefruit juice group was given a low-calorie diet, and the other group re- fasts which included eggs on toast and cereal with milk and prior to meals helps individuals stick with a lower-calorie eat- ceived a low calorie diet, plus the Jerusalem artichoke (or toast. The study found that the men who ate eggs for breakfast ing plan because it helps to fill you up. sunchoke) concentrate. It was found that the individuals who consumed up to 331 fewer calories throughout the day com- You’ve probably heard of the grapefruit diet, right? It dates received the Jerusalem artichoke concentrate lost weight and pared to when they ate the breakfast of cereal and milk with back to the 1930s, and essentially called for eating half a reported less hunger, in comparison to the control group who toast. Additionally, a 2005 study of 30 overweight women grapefruit or 4 ounces of 100 percent grapefruit juice before actually gained weight. The conclusion of the study was that that compared an egg breakfast to a bagel breakfast contain- each meal while following a protein-rich, low-carb meal plan. “Oligofructose supplementation has the potential to promote ing the same amount of calories, it was found that the egg The ability of grapefruit to help banish your belly may have weight loss and improve glucose regulation in overweight breakfast helped participants to feel more satisfied, and thus renewed interest, thanks in part to a study published in Feb- adults.” Consider adding steamed artichoke to your next eat less at the next meal. ruary 2011 in Nutrition & Metabolism that provided 85 obese lunch or dinner. Eggs are a high-quality protein with a relatively low calorie men and women who had either a serving of grapefruit or a count (70 calories per medium egg). A June 2013 study in the glass of grapefruit juice, or water 20 minutes before their 3) BERRIES European Journal of Nutrition gave 30 men varying break- meals. The participants reduced their daily calorie consump- Berries are rich in ketones, which are aromatic compounds fasts which included eggs on toast and cereal with milk and tion by up to 29 percent. In the 12-week trial, subjects lost an responsible for their pleasant smell. Ketones in berries can toast. The study found that the men who ate eggs for breakfast average of 15 pounds and significantly reduced their belly consumed up to 331 fewer fat. The authors suggest that consuming water, grapefruit or calories throughout the grapefruit juice prior to meals helps individuals stick with a day compared to when lower-calorie eating plan because it helps to fill you up. W A SOUP • WO they ate the breakfast of 8) OATMEAL LL TORTI cereal and milk with toast. Additionally, a 2005 study Oatmeal makes for a more satisfying breakfast. In a study of 30 overweight women published in 1995 in the European Journal of Clinical Nutri- that compared an egg tion, oatmeal was found to have the highest satiety -- an ob- breakfast to a bagel break- jective score to determine the ability of a specific food to keep fast containing the same hunger at bay -- when compared against other breakfasts, in- amount of calories, it was cluding packaged cold cereal. What’s more, April 2013 re- found that the egg break- search from Louisiana State University sponsored by PepsiCo fast helped participants to on behalf of its Quaker Oats brand found that a breakfast of feel more satisfied, and instant oatmeal curbed hunger and appetite better than a lead- thus eat less at the next ing ready-to-eat cold boxed cereal. The study concluded that meal. the processing that occurs when oats are used to make boxed Eggs are a high-quality cold cereal decreases its beneficial effect of helping us to feel protein with a relatively fuller longer. When individuals ate the instant oatmeal break- low calorie count (70 calo- fast, they ate significantly fewer calories when provided with ries per medium egg). A an all-you-can-eat lunch, compared to when they ate a cold Margarita’s By The Liter June 2013 study in the Eu- oat-based boxed cereal for breakfast. ropean Journal of Nutri- 9) OLIVE OIL Full Bar & Cocktails tion gave 30 men varying The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 breakfasts which included New 2013 research from the German Research Center for eggs on toast and cereal Food Chemistry shows that simply smelling olive oil can help O u t with milk and toast. The curb calorie intake. Researchers compared the effects of four Che c k study found that the men different fats (lard, butter, olive oil and canola) on feelings of who ate eggs for breakfast fullness by enriching yogurt with one of the four fats. The D a il y consumed up to 331 fewer group of people who consumed the yogurt enriched with • Long Beach Ou r Other Great Locations: calories throughout the olive oil experienced the greatest increases in blood levels of • Costa Mesa Special B day compared to when serotonin, a hormone associated with satiety. They also re- they ate the breakfast of duced their normal caloric intake most days to compensate • Lake Forest cereal and milk with toast. for the extra daily yogurt enriched with olive oil, which pre- • Santa Ana H Additionally, a 2005 study vented them from gaining weight. Two aromatic compounds t O u r of 30 overweight women in olive oil are thought to be responsible for this weight loss a • Huntington Park that compared an egg effect, and one of these compounds, hexanal, is said to re- Location • Newport Beach breakfast to a bagel break- semble the scent of freshly cut grass. fast containing the same • Corona Del Mar amount of calories, it was 10) PISTACHIOS IN THE SHELL • San Clemente found that the egg break- Two preliminary behavioral nutrition studies from Eastern fast helped participants to Illinois University tested the theory that you may be able fool • Laguna Niguel feel more satisfied, and yourself that you’re full by watching what you eat -- literally. 318 Main Street•Downtown HB thus eat less at the next In one experiment, students ate 41 percent fewer calories meal. when they were served in-shell pistachios versus pre-shelled pistachios, yet each group reported being equally satisfied. In 6) FISH AND the second experiment, empty pistachio shells may have SEAFOOD helped curb calories by acting as a “visual cue” of how many 714.960.9696 If you're having trouble dropping pounds, you may want to choose fish over pistachios those subjects had eaten. Student participants who left pistachio shells behind on their desk reduced their calorie consumption by 18 percent compared to participants whose beef as your meal protein. discarded shells were routinely removed throughout the day. A July 2006 study pub- You can enjoy 30 in-shell pistachios for about 100 calories. lished in the European Pistachios contain protein and fiber, two nutrients that may Journal of Clinical Nutri- help you feel fuller. 10 THE Local NEWS Community Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com• www.HBLocalNews.com 10 restaurants / entertainment / local events / something for everybody Great American Companies in Serious Danger of Disappearing Forever M egan Elliott puts it quite bluntly..." Pan American World Airways, Standard Oil, nology offered by her company, Theranos, was “mind-blowing” and would give people F.W. Woolworth, and Circuit City were once giants of American business. Today “an unprecedented window on their own health,” Wired gushed in a 2014 article. That year, these companies exist only in people’s memories. Changing consumer tastes, Theranos was valued at $9 billion. evolving technology, corporate complacency, and bad business decisions ended these iconic Everything was rosy until a 2015 investigation by the Wall Street Journal revealed its brands. testing technology didn’t work. Holmes, who once topped Forbes’ list of the richest self- The collapse of quintessential companies may seem abrupt to a casual observer. But made women, saw her net worth estimate fall to $0. Theranos settled two lawsuits brought plummeting revenue, leadership changes, and sudden layoffs can predict companies’ deaths. by a hedge fund that invested $96.1 million. Of course, some step back from the ledge. Apple and IBM both made impressive turn- The company still faces lawsuits from arounds. Yet for every success story, many companies can’t get off life support. These com- Walgreens (a former investor) panies, including a famous jewelry store and a family-friendly restaurant, are among the among other entities. ArsTechnica walking dead. reports that Theranos “only has $150 million in cash on hand, which does 1) Harley-Davidson not account for debts and any pay- Millennials aren’t interested in motorcycles like their parents were. Global asset man- outs from the settlement an- agement firm Alliance Bernstein downgraded its assessment of Harley-Davidson, predicting nounced today.” “rider growth to dip into negative territory in 2017 and stay in negative territory for at least the next five years,” according to CNBC. Young generations don’t seem to identify with 7) Tiffany motorcycles as a hobby, interest, or mode of transportation. If Harley-Davidson can find a & Co. way to appeal to Gen Y, they could stop the “secular erosion.” Saying Tiffany & Co. is on the brink of death might 2) Campbell’s Soup be dramatic, but the iconic You’d think the hipsters and young adults would appreciate the vintage look of Camp- jewelry store is definitely bell’s Soup. However, the company’s throwback labels and long list of unpronounceable struggling. The abrupt depar- ingredients scare away millennial grocery shoppers. Many would rather make homemade ture of CEO Frederic Cumenal soup or buy organic, better marketed brands. In fact, Campbell’s isn’t even in the top 25 in February 2017 sunk share brands they recognize favorably. If this company doesn’t adapt to the prices, even in the wake of a times, they’ll surely lose in the long run. splashy Super Bowl ad fea- turing Lady Gaga. 3) BlackBerry The chain is struggling to BlackBerry introduced many people to the smart- replace aging baby boomers phone. But by mid-2016, the company’s share of the with younger shoppers, global smartphone market was less than 1% because and its designs don’t the company failed to evolve, and its phone sales capture the at- plummeted. In September 2016, the company an- tention of nounced it was leaving the business of making trendsetters, phones, the Wall Street Journal reports. Instead, it’s Bloomberg reports. The company may also have focused too much attention on attracting shifting to developing software, and this seems to gift buyers (primarily men purchasing for their wives and girlfriends) rather than reach- be a wise decision. Its Indian hardware partner, ing out to the “self-purchasing women” who make up an ever-growing share of jewelry The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 Optiemus Infracom, is projecting $350 million in sales, Racked reports. revenue and $2 million in sales of BlackBerry handsets in 2017, according to industry website 8) Twitter SeekingAlpha. They may have pulled off an epic Twitter may be the current President’s preferred communication tool, but that’s not comeback. helping the company, Bloomberg reports. The former tech darling has struggled as newer social media platforms like Snapchat and Instagram capture people’s attention. Twitter 4) Bloomin’ Brands tried to sell itself in 2016, but potential partners backed off. What’s next for the company Earlier this year, the owner of Outback Steak- is anyone’s guess. Twitter released its second-quarter earnings and takeaways; users are house, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, and Bonefish down about 3% (quarter to quarter) and revenue is down 4.7% from 2017, but it still sur- Grill announced it was closing 43 of its 1,500 passed analysts’ expectations. restaurants. The three chains all experienced negative 2016 sales and hoped for a better 9) DineEquity 2017, but things don’t look good. To compete DineEquity, the owner of both Applebee’s and IHOP, is struggling to attract diners as with fast-casual chains and delivery services, fewer families eat out and millennials prefer local restaurants and fast-casual chains. Bloomin’ Brands re-evaluated its strategy for 2017, Applebee’s sales dropped 5% in 2016, and DineEquity announced it needed to close reducing promotions, enhancing delivery services, and 107-135 restaurant locations this year — double what it originally projected. It’s also renovating existing locations. Sadly, shares still dropped 8% further in July. closing at least 20 IHOP locations. Get your Rooty Tooty Fresh ‘n Fruity pancakes while you still can. 5) Sears Sears was once one of the biggest names in American retail. Today it’s barely hanging 10) Old Country Buffet on. Stores have closed and sales are falling as shoppers abandon the chain. (Sears Holdings Miss the Old Country Buffet at your local mall? So do many other hungry diners who also owns Kmart, which has its own problems.) Some think the retailer may die in the next tried to visit an all-you-can-eat dining experience only to find their local restaurant closed. year or two. “A liquidity event is a matter of when, not if,” Greg Melich, an analyst with Ovation Brands — owner of Old Country Buffet, Hometown Buffet, and other all-you- Evercore ISI said in a February 2016 report, according to Bloomberg. Even Sears execs can-eat restaurants — shuttered dozens of its locations without warning in March 2016. have doubts that the chain can “continue as a going concern.” More locations closed without notice in June, Consumerist reports. Ovation Brands has filed for bankruptcy three times since 2008. It’s also had to pay 6) Theranos more than $11 million to a Nebraska man who came down with salmonella after dining at When Elizabeth Holmes claimed to have invented a new blood testing device that uses one of the chain’s restaurants. The end of the all-you-can-eat steak, potatoes, and ice cream a single drop of blood to screen for hundreds of conditions, the media went gaga. The tech- buffet may arrive soon. 11 Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com • www.HBLocalNews.com Cord Cutters vs. Kobritz Cord Stackers... on New American Sport Sports T he age-old question – Where does the ernment imposes a number of stringent conditions on the new company. time go? – can never be adequately an- The recent trend in “cord cutting” will continue, but what is lost in the headlines By Jordan Kobritz swered. But if you’re reading this, you is only 10% of consumers are streamers-only. A majority of con- made it through 2017 and hope- sumers are cord “stackers” - they subscribe to both pay TV and fully you’re looking forward to 2018. streaming services. Bob Iger, CEO of the Walt Disney Compa- So let’s dust off the crystal ball and see nies, is the smartest man in sports media. Disney’s recently an- what’s ahead in the world of sports nounced purchase of most of 21st Century Fox for $52.4 billion business. – plus $13.7 billion in debt - is a huge bet on the future of pay NFL ratings continued to plummet in TV. The deal, which requires the approval of the Justice De- 2017. While that would give most partment, will also enhance Disney’s previously announced leagues apoplexy, NFL programming is creation of two new streaming channels. still the number one watched show on Finally, MLS continues to expand at a voracious rate. The every network. In a world with more TV league recently announced two more expansion franchises choices than ever, lower ratings aren’t for a fee of $150 million each, plus a commitment to build taken as seriously as they might have been soccer only stadiums for an additional $250 million. More a decade ago. Don’t be surprised if NFL expansion is on the horizon for a league that has yet to make ratings continue to decline in 2018. a profit. Is this a great investment or a Ponzi scheme? More With the U.S. absent from the 2018 on that topic in a future column. World Cup, expect interest in the event to There you have it, my prediction for the biggest sports diminish from four years ago when the U.S. business stories of 2018. Check back next year to see how team made it to the round of 16. Fox won a I did. Until then, have a safe, healthy and productive year. bidding war with ESPN/ABC, agreeing to And thanks for reading! pay $400 million for the broadcast rights to both the 2018 and 2022 tournaments. Fox projects a $20 million loss based on adver- Jordan Kobritz is a former attorney, CPA, and Minor tising commitments to date. The merger agreement between AT&T and League Baseball team owner and current investor in MiLB Time Warner was extended to June after the teams. He is a Professor in and Chair of the Sport Management De- government sued to block the deal. If it goes through, the merger would create a partment at SUNY Cortland and maintains the blog: http://sportsbe- media and telecommunications behemoth of historical proportions. Time Warner yondthelines.com The opinions contained in this column are the produces original content while AT&T distributes media, phone and internet serv- author’s. Jordan can be reached at [email protected]. ices. Hence, this is a vertical merger that is unlikely to limit consumer choices. Here’s predicting the deal will ultimately be approved, albeit only after the gov- The information contained in this column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Local News. PERSONAL SERVICE AND THE LOWEST PRICES The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 We’ll plan the perfect vacation for your personality and budget Specializing in: Cruises • River Cruises • Tours Resorts • Disney & More Call your Independent Vacation Specialist SHANNON SPEAKER Los Angeles, CA 310.216.9057 • 877.487.4665 www.TravelByShannon.com [email protected] CST 2006278-40 12 10 Highest Grossing Movies Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com• www.HBLocalNews.com of 2017 - Ruling Box Office I t may come down to the wire, but with a couple early January, which means the movie would likely more big releases on the horizon (“Jumanji” have surpassed the $504 million domestic mark of and “The Greatest Showman”) and “Star current leader "Beauty and the Beast" by the new Wars: The Last Jedi” now in theaters, the movie year. Star Wars: The Last Jedi industry might cross the $11 billion mark for the end Note: All figures are from Box Office Mojo. of the year. That would be three straight years the biz has hit that milestone. Regardless, though, there were some major per- formers, including three very different kinds of movies crossing the $1 billion worldwide mark — and a Stephen King adaptation performing beyond 10 anyone’s expectations. Thanks to Marvel hits (“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” “Thor: Ragnarok”) and a live-ac- tion “Beauty and the Beast,” Disney passed the $5 Gaurdians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 billion total ticket sale mark for the third year in a row. Warner Bros. with “Justice League,” “It,” and “Wonder Woman” also hit the mark for the second time in its history. But what about "The Last Jedi?" It's only been out for a weekend, but if past "Star Wars" movies from the last couple of years are any indication, "The Last Jedi" will at least top the do- mestic box office by the time the year closes. The movie has already earned $220 million do- mestically ($450 million worldwide), projections have the movie around the $750 million mark by Wonder Woman Beauty and the Beast Stupid Things Americans Do Overseas H ave you been guilty of a foreign-soil faux pas? Our easy guide to being a good citizen of the world will come in handy next time you get your passport stamped. granted that the earth's surface belongs to us because we can pay for it," she wrote. Try to buck those stereotypes. upon. "Some countries, like Turkey, Egypt, and Mexico, have strict laws on antiques," Finan says. "If you purchase a souvenir that authorities believe is a national treasure, you Jamie Beckman has fun with some interesting wake up 4) ORDERING AMERICAN FOOD may be arrested. In countries with strict control of antiques, calls for all of us..."Don't get us wrong: We're darn proud to ABROAD document your purchases as reproductions if that is the be Americans, and we don't mind saying so—whether we're Don't be that person who orders French fries in the middle case." here at our New York City headquarters or standing on for- of Italy. "The absolute worst thing you can do is to ignore the eign soil. But unfortunately, we've all seen the embarrassing local food in favor of what's familiar to you: always seeking 7) NEGLECTING TO RESEARCH A U.S. traveler abroad: The idiot wearing the "I'm With Stu- out the American-style burgers and pizza and Caesar salads COUNTRY'S CUSTOMS pid" T-shirt while visiting a museum of tolerance, the big on a menu or, worse, eating at fast-food or chain restaurants Accidentally making a jerk move abroad usually means shot flashing a wallet full of euros on the Paris metro, or the you know from home," says Laura Siciliano-Rosen, founder you haven't studied what that country's jerk moves are. Post family that insists on chowing down on American fast food of Eat Your World, a website featuring local eats around the says there are six major areas to educate yourself about be- in Rome. How not to be the ugly American? Well, here are globe. Not sampling exotic food means you'll miss a large fore you go to a new locale: greetings, gift giving, ex- the 10 stupidest things Americans do while overseas: chunk of the area's culture that will enrich your travel expe- changes of money (whether to put money in someone's hand rience. That said, everyone has heard at least one horror story or on the table), handshakes, body language, and 1) DRESSING—AND ACTING—LIKE about getting food poisoning abroad. food. Food etiquette has many facets, Post says, A TOURIST "Wash your "whether it's the eating of the food, the not eating Traveling is one time when it's actually cool to be a of the food, complimenting the food, trying the poseur. Try your best to fit in with a country's food... In some places, a compliment may mean style of dress and customs by ditching the fanny you want more." packs, visors, dark socks with sandals, and Hawaiian shirts—and not using your outdoor 8) RELYING ON CREDIT voice. "The golden rule of travel is that blending CARDS FOR PURCHASES in and conformity are a form of flattery," says Carrying zero cash and using your debit Lisa Grotts, author of A Traveler's Passport to Eti- card to pay for a bottle of water is growing quette. "Most countries will not expect you to be more and more common in the U.S., but an expert on the nuances of their culture, but they when you're abroad, you can't count on plas- will appreciate a show of interest in matters of im- tic. "Credit cards are not widely accepted in portance to them." Taking your usual gregarious some countries," Finan says. "Although it is behavior down a notch is a good idea too. "People a good idea to bring a credit card or two, The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 of other nationalities are more reserved than we are, leave all unnecessary credit cards at home." so it's important not to come across as the ugly If you run out of cash, the U.S. Embassy American: overbearing, overly familiar, loud," can help you with everything from contacting Grotts says. hands friends and family on your behalf for wire transfers or giv- a lot and be smart about the ing you a loan to get back to the States. 2) FLASHING MONEY AROUND basic things—avoid tap water and ice and unpeeled Peeling bills off of wads of cash won't endear you to the fruits and vegetables—and you can eat plenty of local food," 9) PACKING SOMETHING DUMB locals—nor does it curry much favor here in the U.S.—but Siciliano-Rosen says. Other countries' security can make going through airport showing the contents of your wallet and taking copious security in the States look lax. Abroad, if you bring over an amounts of money out of foreign ATMs in full view of every- 5) NOT BOTHERING TO LEARN item that so much as looks dangerous, you might find your- one will make you popular with pickpockets. The cash ma- BASIC FOREIGN PHRASES self on the wrong side of the law. "A foreign country's laws chine itself could be a thief in disguise too. "Look closely at English is indeed widely spoken all over the world, but can be different from laws in the United States," Finan says. an ATM before using it, as criminals have been known to not making any effort will just make everyone hate you. "If "For example, some countries have strict laws on place 'skimmers' on the machines, especially in areas fre- at all possible, at least say a greeting in the other person's weapons—in some cases, possessing something as small as quented by tourists," says Elizabeth Finan, spokesperson for language, and then say, 'Do you speak English?' right after a pocketknife or a single bullet can get you into legal trou- the Bureau of Consular Affairs at the State Department. that," says Post. "One thing that I've been told grates is to ble." Clean out your suitcase before you start packing. just start speaking English in a foreign county. Yes, it's likely 3) ASSUMING EVERYONE'S THERE that a lot of people, especially in touristy spots, will speak 10.) FORGETTING THEY ARE TO WAIT ON THEM English, but the presumption that they do is really obnox- REPRESENTING THE REST OF US Just like money doesn't buy taste or love, having vacation ious." No need to bust out an entire language dictionary ei- You can't cancel out the bad behavior of every American savings to burn doesn't guarantee the royal treatment every- ther. "If nothing else, learn how to say hello, thank you, and doofus traveling abroad, but you can make a difference by where you go. There are two keys to not being an American please," Post says. being a positive example of a U.S. citizen. "Americans in jerk: "Being a little bit patient and not assuming that every- general have a pretty bad reputation to try to live down," body here is here to clamor over your tourist dollars is im- 6) BRINGING BACK SOUVENIRS Post says. "Any time you can go the extra effort to use every portant," says Anna Post, co-author of Emily Post's Etiquette THEY THINK THEY ARE ENTITLED courtesy that's available to you to show appreciation—like 18th Edition. Back in 1922, Emily herself wrote a book TO for the time that someone gives you in a shop—even if they chapter titled "Europe's Unflattering Opinion of Us." Un- Not so fast hauling that vase out of the country and into don't return it right there, I think that that is part of what it fortunately, very little has changed. "For years, we Ameri- your foyer. Absconding with a piece of a country's history— means to be an ambassador for your country when you cans have swarmed over the face of the world, taking it for whether you knew it was authentic or not—isn't smiled travel." 13 BAD HISTORICAL ADS Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com • www.HBLocalNews.com PHOTOS Beauty & the Drink A Classic ad using a beautiful girl to market their product Daily Sanctuary Image The Last Public Execution in America The hanging of Rainey Bethea on August 14, 1936. It was the last public exe- cution in the United States. The event was an item of national interest because Bethea was to be hanged by Florence Thompson, the sheriff of Davies County. Arthur L. Hash, a former policeman from Louisville, offered to pull the trigger for her, and she accepted. But on the day of the execution, Hash showed up drunk and missed his cue. A deputy did it instead, and America was disappointed. Huntington Beach- Medical Office Space Available 18821 Delaware St . The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 Available Now 5OOsq.ft, 1,200sq.ft, 2,000 sq. ft. offices Low Rate - 3 Months FREE Rent With This Ad or Mention The Local News Tel# (866) 742-2824 14 Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com• www.HBLocalNews.com Pizza, Pasta & Grinders! NO NEW STORE HOURS ITAL- Closed Monday NLIMIT IAN Tuesday thru Thursday 4pm-9pm Friday thru Sunday 11am-9pm EW WEEKLY SPECIALS! YORK STEAK SANDWICH WITH 14” LARGE ITALIAN MEAT LOVERS PIZZA ITALIAN HARD SALAMI, PEPPERONI, SOPRESSATA SALAMI CAPACOILA, GENOA SALAMI, ITALIAN SAUSAGE, ASIAGO CHEESE REG. $17.99 ONLY $8.99 SAVE $9.00 Offer Expires 01/15/18 PHILLY STEAK STEAK WITH BELL PEPPERS, ONIONS, WHITE SWISS CHEESE ON A 9” ROLL BUY ONE AT REGULAR PRICE GET SECOND ONE FOR ONLY REG. $17.90 ONLY $0.99 SAVE $7.96 Offer Expires 01/15/18 Continued from pg 1 Why Wouldn't You Want to Live in LARGE 14” PIZZA Sunny California... When Are We WITH 4 TOPPINGS Going to Wake Up and Take Back OF YOUR CHOICE REG. $13.99 ONLY $7.99 SAVE $6.00 Control From Sacramento? Offer Expires 01/15/18 the hell does that mean? As if having to live in a mobile home park isn’t bad enough? Why does the left embrace these regressive taxes on the poor? CHEESE RAVIOLI & TWO MEAT BALLS WITH GARLIC BREAD BUY ONE AT REGULAR PRICE 7) We picked an official dinosaur for the State of California. Really??? Yes, Really!!! GET SECOND ONE FOR ONLY 8) Blackmail Tesla to either unionize with the United Auto Workers Union, or forfeit State incentives to buy their electric cars! Maybe political blackmail doesn’t count as REG. $17.90 ONLY $0.99 SAVE $7.96 breaking any law. Unions are loving it. “Watch out solar companies... they may be coming after you next!!!” 9) Reduce from a felony to a misdemeanor the purposeful intent to transmit the AIDS Offer Expires 01/15/18 virus to a unknowing partner 10) Give preferential treatment to prisoners convicted of serious crimes that are less than 25 years old because their brains are not mature enough to understand right from wrong. Whaaat? If the brains of our kids don't mature until 25, why do we allow them ITALIAN BEEF DIP to vote ? WITH SPAGHETTI SAUCE & MELTED PROVOLONE CHEESE 11) A bill to require our true sex be omitted from drivers licenses? Whaaat? The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 REG. $9.99 ONLY $6.99 SAVE $3.00 12) Free legal services for illegal immigrants... Of course! 13) Establish safe "injection zones" run by government to oversee people injecting heroin! Offer Expires 01/15/18 You have to be kidding me? Yep, it passed! You may consider forwarding this so that all Californians can be proud of our elected officials. Continued from pg 1 CHICKEN CLUB SANDWICH CHICKEN, BACON, LETTUCE, TOMATO, PICKLES, ONIONS & FRIES REG. $10.99 ONLY $7.99 SAVE $3.00 2018 HB Film Festival under-represented groups, such as the LGBT+ community, or indigenous film- makers from all over the world. Offer Expires 01/15/18 • Subversion is very cool. We like challenging authority. • Local Huntington Beach and Orange County filmmakers are especially en- $2.00 DELIVERY CHARGE / MUST PRESENT COUPON couraged to submit. We want to support you. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS • Student filmmakers, especially locals, are also encouraged to submit. You’re the future and we want to see your work. • Two other particular niches that we’re interested in: filmmakers with stories about senior issues are encouraged to submit. • And finally, we’re in Huntington Beach, CA, also known as Surf City USA! We’d love to see films about surfing, as well as films about the ocean and the en- vironment. Name Change Huntington Beach Film Festival changed their name in 2016 from SoCal Film Festival to Huntington Beach Film Festival. They did this because it better repre- sents their festival. Information sourced from Huntington Beach Film Festival. 15 Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com • www.HBLocalNews.com Real Net Worth of TV Hosts Y By Jason Price, Jul 18, 2017 Michael Strahan – $55 Million ou may know their faces, but Diane Sawyer – $80 Million do you know how much they are really worth? We are exposing Sir David Attenborough – the real net worths of some of TV’s $80 Million top presenters and hosts. Chuck Barris – $120 Million David Letterman – $400 Million Sean Hannity – $80 Million Kelly Ripa – $75 Million Jon Stewart – $80 Million Glenn Beck – $90 Million Stephen Colbert – $45 Million Megyn Kelly – $15 Million Judy Sheindlin – $47 Million Trevor Noah – $3 Million Oprah Winfrey – $2.9 Billion Khloe Kardashian – $24 Million Craig Ferguson – $30 Million NeNe Leakes – $12 Million Star Jones – $18.5 Million Robin Roberts – $25 Million Adrienne Bailon – $500,000 Jimmy Fallon – $25 Million Bill O’Reilly – $70 Million Joy Behar – $8 Million Pat Sajak – $45 Million Anton Du Beke – $10 Million Steve Harvey – $100 Million Ty Pennington – $10 Million Drew Carey – $165 Million Jimmy Kimmel – $35 Million Tyra Banks – $30 Million Dick Clark – $200 Million Wendy Williams – $60 Million Barbara Walters – $150 Million Larry King – $144 Million Rachel Ray – $60 Million Katie Couric – $55 Million Ricki Lake – $15 Million Alton Brown – $13 Million Doctor Oz – $4 Million John Oliver – $5 Million The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 Bret Baier – $16 Million Shepard Smith – $25 Million Emeril Lagasse – $50 Million Neil Cavuto – $23 Million Simon Cowell – $550 Million Dana Perino – $4 Million Ellen DeGeneres – $400 Million Ainsley Earhardt – $5 Million Regis Philbin – $150 Million Kellyanne Conway – $40 Million Ryan Seacrest – $350 Million Matt Lauer – $60 Million Conan O’Brien – Bob Barker – $70 Million $75 Million Jay Leno – $350 Million Anderson Cooper – $100 Million Dr. Phil – $400 Million Chelsea Handler – $40 Million 16 Jerry Springer – $75 Million 17 Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com• www.HBLocalNews.com The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com • www.HBLocalNews.com Don’t Miss Our Health and Wellness Fair SATURDAY FREE SCREENINGS NOVEMBER 11, 2017 & ACTIVITIES 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM • dABI/Peripheral Artery Disease • Blood Pressure Huntington Beach Hospital 17772 Beach Boulevard • Stroke Awareness Huntington Beach, CA 92647 • Fall Prevention 22 • Body Mass Index (BMI) Goldenwest Street • Nutrition Counseling Harbor Blvd Slater • CPR Demonstration Beach Blvd 405 • Water Safety Talbert Ave For more information, visit N Adams Ave hbhospital.com/healthfair FREE FLU SHOTS RED Member of Prime Healthcare Beauty Salon The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 2o0 % ff-s e erd Gold iCnag lis t Open: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am to 7 pm Sunday 11 am - 3 pm 16511 Goldenwest St. #103 Huntington Beach, Ca 92647 18 714.375.0327 Mattress Sets Queen Size Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com• www.HBLocalNews.com White quilted pillow top First quality brand new $199.00, all sizes available (714) 349- 7155 mattresssets4lesscom Been in business for 26 yrs in the HB area The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 IHOP - Downtown HB 200 Main St - Huntington Beach, CA (714) 374-4553 19 20 The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com • www.HBLocalNews.com Why Grandpa Owns a Gun! Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com• www.HBLocalNews.com The quintessential reason why Grandpa carries a gun. China established gun control in 1935: Please take time to read this and pay particular attention to • From 1948 to 1952, 20 million political dissidents, unable to defend "A Little Gun History" about half way down staggering numbers! themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. Why Carry a Gun? Guatemala established gun control in 1964: • From 1964 to 1981, 100,000 Mayan Indians, unable to defend them- My old Grandpa said to me, "Son, there comes a time in every man's life selves, were rounded up and exterminated. when he stops bustin' knuckles and starts bustin' caps and usually it's when ----------------------- he becomes too old to take a whoopin'." Uganda established gun control in 1970: • From 1971 to 1979, 300,000 Christians, unable to defend themselves, I don't carry a gun to kill people; I carry a gun to keep from being killed. were rounded up and exterminated. I don't carry a gun because I'm evil; I carry a gun because I have lived Cambodia established gun control in 1956: long enough to see the evil in the World. • From 1975 to 1977, one million educated people, unable to defend them- selves, were rounded up and exterminated. I don't carry a gun because I hate the government; I carry a gun because I understand the limitations of government. 56 million defenseless people were rounded up and exterminated in the 20th Century because of gun control. I don't carry a gun because I'm angry; I carry a gun so that I don't have to spend the rest of my life hating myself for failing to be prepared. You won't see this data on the US evening news, or hear politicians dis- seminating this information. I don't carry a gun because I want to shoot someone; I carry a gun because I want to die at a ripe old age in my bed and not on a sidewalk somewhere Guns in the hands of honest citizens save lives and property and, yes, gun- tomorrow afternoon. control laws adversely affect only the law-abiding citizens. I don't carry a gun to make me feel like a man; I carry a gun because men With guns, we are 'citizens'; without them, we are 'subjects'. know how to take care of themselves and the ones they love. I don't carry a gun because I feel inadequate; I carry a gun because un- During WW II, the Japanese decided not to invade America because they armed and facing three armed thugs, I am inadequate. knew most Americans were ARMED! The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 I don't carry a gun because I love it; I carry a gun because I love life and • Gun owners in the USA are the largest armed forces in the World! the people who make it meaningful to me. • If you value your freedom, please spread this anti-gun control message Police protection is an oxymoron: Free citizens must protect themselves to all of your friends. because police do not protect you from crime; they just investigate the crime after it happens and then call someone in to clean up the mess. • The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in de- fense. Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take a whoopin'! • The sword is more important than the shield and skill is more important than either. A LITTLE GUN HISTORY PLEASE DON'T THINK FOR A MOMENT, THAT THIS COULD- • SWITZERLAND ISSUES A GUN TO EVERY HOUSEHOLD! N'T HAPPEN IN OUR COUNTRY ALSO !!!!!! SWITZERLAND'S GOVERNMENT ISSUES AND TRAINS EVERY ADULT IN THE USE OF A RIFLE. In 1929, the Soviet Union established gun control: • From 1929 to 1953, about 20 million dissidents, unable to defend them- • SWITZERLAND HAS THE LOWEST GUN RELATED CRIME RATE selves, were rounded up and exterminated. OF ANY CIVILIZED COUNTRY IN THE WORLD!!! In 1911, Turkey established gun control: IT'S A NO BRAINER! DON'T LET OUR GOVERNMENT WASTE • From 1915 to 1917, 1.5 million Armenians, unable to defend themselves, MILLIONS OF OUR TAX DOLLARS IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE ALL were rounded up and exterminated. LAW-ABIDING CITIZENS AN EASY TARGET. I'm a firm believer in the 2nd Amendment! If you are too, please forward Germany established gun control in 1938: this. If you're not a believer, please reconsider the true facts. This is history; • From 1939 to 1945, a total of 13 million Jews and others who were un- not what's being shown on TV, sanctioned by our illustrious delusional lead- able to defend themselves were rounded up and exterminated. ers in Washington . God inspired, Christ filled, Spirit led 21 Huntington Beach and Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com • www.HBLocalNews.com Fountain Valley Celebrate Years of Reliable T High-quality Water he Orange County ter capture. It created large rubber dams that inflate during which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Located Water District rainstorms and divert Santa Ana River water into recharge at OCWD headquarters in Fountain Valley, the GWRS is (OCWD) is a respected basins in the cities of Anaheim and Orange where the the world’s largest advanced water purification project agency that provides Hunting- water percolates into the large groundwater basin. In ad- for drinkable water. ton Beach and Fountain Valley dition, it has an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of This collaboration between OCWD and the Orange with most of their drinking water. This year, OCWD will Engineers to capture stormwater at Prado Dam, to be County Sanitation District (OCSD) supplies 30 percent celebrate both a birthday and the 10th anniversary of the used during later dry periods. of the water put back in the basin. The GWRS allowed Groundwater Replenishment System. I hope you enjoy When OCWD builds for efficiency, it does it well and the cities in north and central Orange County, including this article about these extraordinary institutions. sometimes it does it big. The District created the largest Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley, to continue The California Legislature created the Orange County constructed wetlands on the West Coast of the United pumping groundwater even during the recent five-year Water District in 1933, States—the Prado drought. giving it broad powers Wetlands—to nat- Since coming online in 2008, the GWRS has produced to manage the Orange urally remove ni- more than 236 billion gallons of ultra-pure water. Today County Groundwater trate contaminants the Groundwater Replenishment System provides 100 Basin and protect the from the Santa million gallons per day and when its final expansion is county’s water rights Ana River flows at completed in 2023, it will provide enough water for 1 to the natural flows of a cost one-fifteenth million people. the Santa Ana River. that of conven- The GWRS has many other benefits. It injects water This year marks the tional man-made into a barrier to protect the groundwater basin from salt- 85th anniversary of treatment. water intrusion; it reduces the amount of wastewater dis- the agency that safe- Very few are charged to the ocean and postpones, perhaps indefinitely, guards and provides aware that OCWD the need to construct or expand OCSD’s wastewater out- the majority of north is a leader in envi- fall; and it takes a fraction of the energy used to import and central Orange ronmental stew- water. County’s drinking ardship. At the The GWRS blazed the water reuse trail and its world- water supply. Prado Wet- wide impact in making potable reuse a reality and con- Did you know that Orange County Water District Directors lands it has tinues to be groundbreaking. the Orange County and esteemed guest toast the initial ex- brought back To learn more, visit www.ocwd.com and view its his- Water District is an innovator? It was the first pansion of the Groundwater Replenish- the endangered tory page, its new corporate brochure and GWRS District in California to create its own ground- ment System in 2015. least Bells brochure. water management plan (1989). During the vireo from ex- Cathy Green represents Division 6 of the Orange drought, when Governor Brown and the California Leg- tinction and has played a major role in protecting the en- County Water District, which includes parts of Hunting- islature were developing the Sustainable Groundwater dangered Santa Ana sucker fish. ton Beach and Fountain Valley. For more information, Management Act of 2014 (SGMA), they called upon But top among its many innovations is the co-creation visit www.ocwd.com. Contact Director Green at OCWD to assist. This new act now requires groundwater of the Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS), [email protected]. sustainability plans for all California groundwater basins for the first time. Cathy Green was elected to OCWD in November 2010. She served two terms on the Huntington Beach OCWD is also known as a leader of modern stormwa- City Council and was Mayor twice. Huntington Beach has been home to the Green Family over 41 years The information contained in this column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Local News. The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 For over 11 years, Colette’s Children’s Home has provided 2,000 homeless women & children with emergency and transitional housing. Their mission: Colette’s Children’s Home provides a safe and nurturing environment where at-risk women and children can obtain support & services needed to achieve self-sufficiency. (714) 596-1380 www.Heautontimorumenoss.orc 22 E Cookies, Cocktails & WOMEN Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com• www.HBLocalNews.com QUEEN ELIZABETH II Queen Elizabeth (1952 – ) was crowned Head of State, Head of the Com- monwealth and Supreme Governor of the Church of England in 1952. She is the longest serv- ing British monarch and has presided over half a century of continual change both within the Royal Family, Great Britain and the Common- wealth. 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Sherry Martini Cocktail Ingredients MAX FALKOWITZ 1 cup peanut butter Pair gin with vermouth and you get 1 cup white sugar botanicals on top of botanicals. Not that 1 egg there's anything wrong with that, but Add all ingredients to list bring sherry into the mix and you'll find something both more smooth and elec- Directions trifying, with hints of marcona almonds Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). and a wonderful savory bite. Mix peanut butter, sugar, and egg together in Why this recipe works: a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and Young, dry sherry brings unexpected Photograph: Vicky Wasik] rn il er creamy. Roll mixture into small balls and savoriness and nuttiness to gin. Co ta arrange on a baking sheet; flatten each with a Dry sherry's heightened acidity makes fork, making a criss-cross pattern. for a brighter martini. ck Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Note: This complex martini needs no Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 2 minutes garnish, but a sliver of Spanish ham is Co before moving to a plate. a nice touch, as is a lemon twist. The information contained in this column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Local News. Play it safe - never touch anything caught in a power line. If an object gets caught in a power line, call SCE at (800) 611-1911 to The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 report the problem. At Southern California Edison, an Edison International Company, we want to help you and your family stay safe around electricity. For more safety tips, visit www.sce.com/staysafe FOR OVER 100 YEARS…LIFE. POWERED BY EDISON. 23 EarthTalk ® Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com • www.HBLocalNews.com From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I city train (think subway or light rail) gets 52 mpg per pas- billion in investment in high-speed rail by the Obama ad- always assumed the senger (or the equivalent, if it’s electric), while a commuter ministration means trains are getting more efficient across train was the greenest train—usually used to connect the suburbs to a city—gets the country as well. form of mass transit, but a about 44 mpg per passenger.” While Candidate Trump promised he would pour hun- friend told me I would be better off taking the bus. Could A landmark 2013 study in Environmental Science and dreds of millions of dollars into further boosting high- this be true? ~ Jane McNeil, New York, NY Technology by researchers at the International Institute for speed rail infrastructure, his 2018 budget does more to Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and the Center for In- decimate Obama’s progress on the issue than augment it. Most of us assume that train travel—whether for getting ternational Climate and Environmental Research (CI- Whether he will follow through with a plan to further bol- around town, commuting to work or for long hauls—is the CERO) backs up these findings. The researchers found ster U.S. rail travel remains to be seen. In the meantime, most eco-friendly mass transit “mode.” Indeed, trains that bus travel noses out rail travel in fuel efficiency and while trains remain a viable green choice, choosing Grey- seem greener, with some relying exclusively on electricity carbon impact on typical business or holiday trips ranging hound over Amtrak might be the better option for the time while others utilize a single diesel-powered locomotive to from 500-1000 kilometers (300-600 miles), generating being. pull dozens of passenger cars. only about 20 percent of the per passenger emissions as But even though trains are no slouch when it comes to driving alone in a typical gas-powered car. CONTACTS: fuel efficiency, buses, even though they spew diesel ex- “Motor coaches leave carbon in the dust,” reports the UCS, haust and get only about six miles per gallon, may be even non-profit Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), adding www.ucsusa.org; better. that a couple can cut their travel carbon emissions in half “The reason ... is that they are usually full of people, giv- by boarding a motor coach instead of taking their Prius. Amtrak, ing [buses] the highest miles per gallon per passenger, at “And if they take the motor coach rather than flying, they www.amtrak.com; 208,” reports CNN’s Steve Hargreaves based on his re- will cut their emissions by 55 to 75 percent, depending on search digging into Department of Energy data. He adds the distance they travel.” And given that many bus com- IIASA, that trains are the next best choice for the eco-conscious panies have ditched their old buses in favor or new models www.iiasa.ac.at; traveler, whether commuting or doing a longer haul. “A replete with not only more efficient engines but also re- clining seats, on-board entertainment and CICERO, www.cicero.uio.no; While train travel may be better for the envi- ronment than flying or driving your own car, hopping on a bus may still be the best choice Greyhound, from an environmental perspective. www.greyhound.com. Credit: Don McCullough, FlickrCC. Earthwall® is produced by Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss and is a WIFI, the bus could become your new fa- registered trademark of vorite way to travel. Earth Action Network Inc, a 501(c)3 non-profit. Though buses are the current green SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO: leader, trains are catching up fast. All of [email protected]. Amtrak’s trains in its busiest Northeast FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR TO MAKE A Corridor now eschew the old diesel gen- DONATION, CHECK OUT HELP! erators that used to power their locomo- www.earthtalk.org tives, and run instead on an increasingly renewable supply of electricity. Some $10 The information contained in this column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Local News. Huntington Beach Senior Services is seeking volunteers for the Home 117 Main Street @ the HB Pier Delivered Meals program. 714.969.9996 In their own vehicle, Find Out More @ perqsbar.com volunteers deliver meals from the Senior Outreach Oldest Rock & Blues House Center to older residents In Orange County HAPPY HOUR one weekday between MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. 3 PM - 6 PM WEDNESDAYS - ALL DAY Volunteers give back to the community, brighten The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 • $2.00 OFF ALL LIQUOR someone’s day, have fun, • $3.00 DOMESTIC PINTS and meet interesting • $4.00 PREMIUM PINTS people. Because of the dedicated team of volunteers, Huntington Beach has a thriving January Line Up senior center and outreach center with a 01/04...............Karaoke Thursday wide range of services, 01/05................................Defalco activities, and classes. 01/06 .........................Those Guys 01/09 ........Rusty Osborne @ 8pm o For more information on 01/11...............Karaoke Thursday Home Delivered Meals or 01/12 ................Robby Armstrong other volunteer opportunities, contact 01/13 ................Nico Fresard Trio Teri Simonis, Volunteer 01/16 ..........Triple Thread @ 8pm Coordinator, 714-374-1544, or 01/18...............Karaoke Thursday [email protected]. 01/19...................Redneck Rodeo 24 01/20.............................Da Kooks On the Vine Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com• www.HBLocalNews.com Genius Wine Bottles Have Labels With Short Stories To Read While You Sip A David White Rokas L good read and a bottle of wine go together like movies and popcorn. That’s why Italian winery Matteo Correggia and design agency Reverse Innovation has cre- ated Librottiglia (a smart combination of the Italian words for “book” and “bot- tle”), a range of wines intertwined with literature. Each bottle of the Librottiglia line has a short story as part of its label which perfectly fit the drink inside. The tale “A Frog in the Belly” by Patrizia Laquidara is an intriguing fable which complements the uncommon personality of the red Anthos, Regina Marques Nadaes’s “I love you. Forget me” is as intense as the ruby red Nebbiolo Roero it ac- companies, and “Murder by journalist and satirist Danilo Zanelli blends with the fresh and light spirit of the white Roero Arneis. Currently, the short stories on 375ml bottles are available only in Italian, but lets hope that they will soon come out in English as well. Like what you're reading? 10 David White is the founder and editor of Terroirist.com, which was named Best Overall Wine Blog" at the 2013 Wine Blog Awards. His columns are housed at Grape Collective. The information contained in this column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Local News Best Economy Class Airlines in the World B The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 benjamin zhang tinction representing passenger satisfaction assessment of the front-line Econ- usiness and first class may get the most attention, but economy class omy Class product and staff service standards that airlines provide across both is arguably the product that matters the most to consumers. After all, the cabin and airport environments." that's where the vast majority of flyers will spend their time. It also re- The Skytrax rankings are based on the impressions of 19.87 million travelers quires the most precision to execute properly. from 105 countries. The survey, which covered more than 320 airlines, meas- What do I mean by this? It's very difficult for an airline to screw up first or ured 49 parameters, from boarding procedures to seat comfort to the quality business class enough to make it a miserable experience for passengers. But of service. in economy class, with less room and few niceties to spruce up the experience, Airlines from Asia dominate this list; taking the top nine spots and 15 of the the margin between com- top 20 with Thai Airways emerging victori- fort and outright misery is ous. No North American airline managed to very narrow. crack the top 20. Sometimes little things In addition, Skytrax also ranked airlines by like seat cushion foam their catering and seat quality. density can make or break Thai Airways won the award for best econ- an economy class experi- omy class catering, followed by Turkish, ence. Asiana, Qatar, and Japan Airlines. Singa- Every year, leading avi- pore, Austrian, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa, ation consumer website and EVA Air rounded out the top 10. Skytrax compiles a list of The honors for best economy class seats the highest-rated econ- went to Japan Airlines followed by Asiana, omy-class offerings. Thai, Korean Air, and Singapore Airlines. According to Skytrax, its Qatar Airways, EVA Air, ANA, AeroMexico, award for the best econ- and Garuda Indonesia complete the 10 for best omy class airline is a "dis- seats. 25 Thai Airways Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com • www.HBLocalNews.com Moe News Than You Can Handle From the Mailbag 714.536.6300 Main Street Eyewear Looks at Life Through Boston Professor Claims Moe Kanoudi Designer Glasses Jingle Bells is Racist The information contained in this column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Local News D Joe Fitzgerald, Boston Herald But to give Hamill her due, it’s commonly un- reindeer used to laugh and call him names; id you happen to see where a BU professor derstood that if we thumb through the pages of “They wouldn’t let poor Rudolph join in any named Kyna Hamill got her 15 minutes of history long enough we’ll find plenty of reasons reindeer games.” fame by informing us that “Jingle Bells,” one of to be offended. That’s no bulletin. It’s hard to believe Prancer, Comet and Blitzen the jolliest songs of the Christmas season, was For starters, George Washington and Thomas could have been so cruel. Dasher, Donner, inspired by northern racism? = Jefferson both owned slaves. What should we do Vixen? Were they that rotten? Was Cupid a brat? Its intent, Hamill maintains, was to mock the about that in 2017? Was Dancer just plain mean? black community’s enjoyment of winter, poking Perhaps we should acknowledge that times We read about kids just like them all the time. fun at the notion of laughing and singing while change, and people do, too. Thank goodness visibility was terrible that dashing across snow-covered fields aboard an But if Hamill’s determined to add a sour note night. If the weather had been better, Rudolph’s open sleigh. to the music of Christmas, here’s something she torment would have continued. Actually, that sounds uproariously enjoyable, might ponder: Suppose it hadn’t been foggy the By the time the song ends, “all the reindeer suggesting a word of thanks from all of us might night Santa recruited Rudolph “with your nose loved him as they shouted out with glee, be in order to whoever came up with the idea. so bright” to “guide my sleigh tonight?” ‘Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer, you’ll go down Bigotry? Racism? Think about it, espe- in history!’ ” Please. You have to look cially with today’s Well, that’s wonderful. But suppose it had been pretty hard at “Jingle great focus on kids a clear, moonlit night? What would that Christ- Bells” to find any of that who are bullied and mas have been like for poor Rudolph then? He’d in its jolly content. Truth isolated. have probably ended up in therapy. be told, the professor Rudolph was just C’mon, Professor Hamill, lighten up! brings to mind those like them. No offense, but here’s wishing you a Merry stodgy old Puritans of The next time you Christmas. whom it was said their hear children singing (c)2017 the Boston Herald only joy in life was con- about him, listen a lit- Visit the Boston Herald at www.bostonherald.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. demning other people’s tle closer: This content is published through a licensing agreement with joy in life. “All of the other Acquire Media using its NewsEdge technology. The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 26 SPECIAL Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com• www.HBLocalNews.com SECTION AUTO N ew • U sed Leased • Repai r s Accessori es I ndustr y N ews The Woodies You May Never See Again Those were the days; when if you had an accident, you needed a good car- Back in the days when cars had style, and even with so many makes and penter more than a mechanic. models, all changing every year, they made a profit. And, not only that, you Those were the days of motor vehicles, called automobiles, not cars! could sit on the porch and name the cars as they drove by. Unlike today, when Aren't they beautiful? they all look the same. This was when a car was called an automobile! 1948 Chevrolet Ford Craftsmanship not often Very British Challenge: seen today! Can anyone identify this Woodie? Pontiac Ford 1942 Chrysler Chrysler Town and Country Mercury Chrysler The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 Plymouth British -- Austin A 70 Countryman Assorted Woodies Buick 1948 Packard Pontiac Wow! FREE Buy / Lease a New Vehicle from any Beach Blvd of Cars Dealer & a ils PARKING Now that's a statement from a City that says loud and clear... Det alers D e t PASS We Are Open For Business...and support our community partners. receive a 12 Month Official City of Huntington Beach Parking Pass... a 27 Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com • www.HBLocalNews.com Arnaud Dufour Rates Finish 2017 Right Where They Started Arnaud Dufour The last quarter of 2017 saw an ex- tremely slight and gradual move higher in mortgage rates. Increasing mortgage rates is highly normal for the end-of- year and is commonly referred to as a “Santa Claus Rally.” But this year’s rate rally was less noticeable than is typical. Even a December rate hike by the Fed and the Trump tax reform were not enough to in- A fluence mort- gage rates fter twelve months noticeably. of political and financial turmoil, mortgage For consumers look- rates finished the year basically right where they started. That’s not ing to take advantage of to say it wasn’t a wild ride along the way. today’s mortgage rates, that’s a Mortgage rates started 2017 amidst some of the most turbulent good thing. A conventional 30 year volatility in nearly five years. The shock of the presidential elec- fixed mortgage remains available at tion was still looming large, as was the uncertainty of what the 3.875%. VA or FHA 30 year loans can change in regime would mean for the United States and its economy. still be had at 3.25%. And conventional 15 Uncertainty is highly unpopular with financial markets and is the pri- year loans are down to 3.125%. mary reason this volatility persisted for the first few months of 2017, All in all, 2017 was a good year for mort- with mortgage rates peaking in March. gage rates. While it’s still early in 2018, Eventually though, the world came to a clear understanding of what starting the year with rates as low as this a Trump presidency would mean for financial markets and those markets means good news for homeowners look- stabilized. As that volatility settled, mortgage rates settled. In ing to refinance as well as homebuyers look- September, mortgage rates had stabilized to their lowest lev- ing to purchase. els of the year. Arnaud Dufour is a Sr. Mortgage Banker at Irvine based Watermark Home Loans. With nearly twenty years in the industry, Arnaud is available to answer questions in Real Estate Finance * email: [email protected] * call 714-345-7907 * CA BRE 01360217 * NMLS 335758 The information contained in this column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Local News. %342,4!2045).1/- Taco Bell Unleashes Its Own '"3+25#/-00+ …a part of the greater HB Union HS District 40+ Years of Service to the Mexican-Style Beer The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 Communities of Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, and Westminster The chain is really getting into the booze business Whitney Filloon@whitneyfilloon Taco Bell’s latest product launch represents new territory for the Kit Kat quesadilla-slinging fast-food chain: We offer job training Also offered: It just debuted its very own beer. Called Beach Bell, the Orange County Registerreports it’s a Mexican-style in pharmacy •Adult English as a Second Language amber lager that was created in conjunction with Huntington Beach, California-based craft brewer Four Sons technician, computer software, digital •Exercise (Yoga, Brewing. media arts, medical Dance Aerobics, Sadly for Taco Bell diehards, the new beer is only available at the newly opened Taco Bell Cantina in Newport assisting, and other Low Impact Beach — but with more booze-sling- careers and a Aerobics, Zumba) ing Cantina locations on the way, per- full-time Counselor •Brain Fitness haps the chain will collaborate with who can assist you Program for in planning for Older Adults craft brewers in additional cities in the your future. •Art, History, future. Personal Finance, Taco Bell began serving alcohol in $.5*1,45(1* 3& Home Arts, 2015 when its first Cantina store 17231 Gothard St., and other opened in Chicago. In addition to Leisure Classes Huntington Beach •HS Diploma or beer, the Cantina stores — of which 92647 GED program there are now nearly a dozen across (714) 842-HBAS •Parent Education the country — also serve “Twisted ( - 4 2 2 7 ) •Parent Smart Freezes,” sweet slushy concoctions (located just south Preschool and of Warner and spiked with rum, vodka, or tequila. Toddler Classes OV High School) Taco Bell is targeting more urban (Parent Education) $)4) 6...,*'-4,5+36 areas for its Cantinas, which unlike /126-6/3006#(*5+30561/6!0-4454 regular Taco Bell stores do not have %5256"5256/126&13
drive-thru windows. 28 Taco Bell Cantina Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com• www.HBLocalNews.com An Experienced Leader in Heart & Vascular Care At Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, highly trained, multidisciplinary specialists share our commitment to quality patient outcomes to provide a higher standard of care. Our panel of expert cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiac surgeons and vascular surgeons treat a wide range of cardiovascular conditions, ranging from the common to the complex.  Open Heart Surgery  Vascular Surgery  Electrophysiology Services  Peripheral Services  Invasive Cardiology  Non-Invasive Cardiology The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 FVRH was the first Orange County hospital to have a Chest Pain Center accredited by the Society of Chest Pain Centers. Only centers that meet or exceed quality-of-care measures associated with diagnosing and treating heart attacks earn this prestigious designation. 17100 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Learn more about us at www.fountainvalleyhospital.com 29 Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com • www.HBLocalNews.com New 2018 Honda CIVIC LX Sedan CVT Auto PRICES Lease for $ 129 Closed-end lease for 2018 Honda Civic LX Sedan CVT Auto for $129 per month plus tax for 36 months on approved tier 1+ credit. $2,499.99 due at lease signing, includes 1st payment, $0 per mo + tax SELECTION security deposit, tax, license and fees. Drive-off example based If you can find the same new on 7.75% tax rate and actual amount may vary. 12,000 miles per Honda for less within 5 days, year with $.15 per mile thereafter. Offer expires 1/31/18. Norm Reeves will pay you the difference or buy your vehicle back. New 2018 Honda VEHICLE ACCORD LX Sedan CVT Auto 2018 Motor Trend SUV OF THE YEAR! ALL-ELECTRIC PLUG-IN! VIP IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Lease for $ 249 Take advantage of great benefits when you trade up per mo to a new Honda today. + tax VEHICLE Closed-end lease for 2018 Honda Accord LX 5-day trial exchange plus Sedan CVT Auto for $249 per month plus tax for 5,000-mile or 5-month 36 months on approved tier 1+ credit. $2,999 due limited warranty* on select at lease signing, includes 1st payment, $0 security pre-owned vehicles for deposit, tax, license and fees. Drive-off example added peace of mind. based on 7.75% tax rate and actual amount may vary. 12,000 miles per year with $.15 per mile. *See dealer for a copy of limited warranty. Offer extended to 1/31/18. FREE Parking pass provided by the City of Huntington Beach. To receive the beach parking pass, a new s for Ask Uls! vehicle owner must: 1) complete the voucher with Norm Reeves Honda Superstore Huntington Detai GET YOUR Beach authorized personnel; and 2) take the voucher, bill of sale, and photo ID to either the Community Services Department, Civic Center – 5th Floor, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, or Moorehouse Lifeguard Headquarters, 103 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, ANNUAL BEACH PARKING PASS! CA 92648 within 30 days of automobile purchase to redeem the voucher for a beach parking pass. Beach parking pass valued at $150. Offer expires 6/30/18. 2016 Honda CR-V LX 2WD THIS WEEK’S $18, 377 † 1plus tax and fees at this offer Pre-Owned Specials • Less than 80,000 miles • 182-point certification Stk #994183, VIN 700531, Auto, 4 Cyl 2.4L, 38,480 Miles • 12-Month /12,000-Mile Limited Warranty^ 2014 Kia • 7-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Warranty^ 2016 Honda SOUL 5-DOOR HR-V EX-L 2WD w/Navi • SiriusXM® free three-month trial period $9, 594 † 1plus tax and fees 2017 Honda $21, 989 † 1plus tax and fees at this offer at this offer Stk #994069, VIN 712301, Auto, 4 Cyl 2.0L, FIT LX Stk #994243, VIN 756040, Auto, 4 Cyl 1.8L, 60,996 Miles The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 9,823 Miles $15, 371†1plus tax and fees at this offer 2017 Honda † 2015 Hyundai Stk #994242, VIN 002063, Auto, 4 Cyl 1.5L, ACCORD SE SPORT ELANTRA SE SEDAN 14,130 Miles $22, 572 † 1plus tax and fees $12, 287 †1plus tax and fees at this offer 2016 Honda at this offer Stk #994046, VIN 266395, Auto, 4 Cyl 1.8L, CIVIC LX SEDAN Stk #270079R, VIN 034937, Auto, 4 Cyl 2.4L, 35,538 Miles $16, 828 1 at this offer † plus tax and fees 10,246 Miles 2017 Honda 2014 Nissan Stk #994188, VIN 505887, Auto, 4 Cyl 2.0L, ACCORD SE SPORT SENTRA SL SEDAN 18,732 Miles 2017 Honda $22, 684† 1plus tax and fees at this offer $13, 286 †1plus tax and fees at this offer FIT EX Stk #270016R, VIN 002129, Auto, 4 Cyl 2.4L, Stk #994235, VIN 283984, Auto, 4 Cyl 1.8L, $16, 877 1 at this offer † plus tax and fees 8,892 Miles 31,951 Miles †All advertised prices exclude government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document processing charge, any electronic Stk #994263, VIN S002325, Auto, 4 Cyl 1.5L, 13,382 Miles filing charge, and any emission testing charge. All vehicles subject to prior sale. See dealer for details. Offers expire 1/31/18. ^See dealer for copy of warranty. 888-409-4577 75 Off!** Maintenance Service $ Discount up to • $10 off service between $80-$149.99 • $20 off service between $150-$299.99 19131 Beach Boulevard • $35 off service between $300-$499.99 Huntington Beach, CA 92648 • $50 off service between $500-$649.99 • $75 off service $650 & up **Honda vehicles only. $75 maximum discount. Not eligible for tire purchases. Must present SE HABLA ESPAÑOL CHÚNG TÔI NÓI TIÊNG VIÊT coupon when order is written. Limit one coupon per person. Not valid with any other offer. Plus NormReevesHB.com 888-639-0717 888-567-5232 tax and any hazardous waste fees. Valid only at Norm Reeves Honda Superstore Huntington Beach, 19131 Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, 888-409-4577. Expires 1/31/18. 30 Why Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com• www.HBLocalNews.com Shop Local We all know how fun it is to shop locally in Huntington Beach and our surrounding communities; but there's more to it: 1. Protect Local Character and Prosperity Huntington Beach is unlike any other city in the world. By choosing to support locally owned businesses, you help maintain our area's diversity and distinctive flavor, culture, theme and lifestyle. 2. Community Well-Being Locally owned businesses build strong neighborhoods by sustaining communities, linking neighbors, and by contributing more to local causes. 3. Local Decision Making Local ownership means that important decisions are made locally by people who live in the community and who will feel the impacts of those decisions. 4. Keeping Dollars in the Local Economy Your dollars spent in locally-owned businesses have three times the impact on your community as dollars spent elsewhere. When shopping locally, you simultaneously create jobs, fund more city services through sales tax, invest in neighborhood improvement and promote community development. 5. Job and Wages Locally owned businesses create more jobs locally and, in some sectors, provide better wages and benefits than chains do. 6. Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship fuels America's economic innovation and prosperity, and serves as a key means for families to move out of low-wage jobs and into the middle class and keep this spiral going in The Local News, December 15, 2017 [email protected] 714.914.9797 communities like our's. 7. Public Benefits and Costs Local stores in neighborhood shopping areas require comparatively little infra- structure and make more efficient use of public services and combine with larger shopping experiences to give our community the total look it needs to survive. 8. Environmental Sustainability Local stores help to sustain vibrant, compact, walkable town centers - which in turn are essential to reducing sprawl, automo- bile use, habitat loss, and air and water pollution. We can help build this model if you support your local merchants. 9. Competition A marketplace of tens of thousands of small businesses is the best way to ensure innovation and low prices over the long-term. we are getting there...a little more patience, leadership and support. 10. Product Diversity A multitude of small businesses, each selecting products based, not on a national sales plan, but on their own interests and the needs of their local customers, guarantees a much broader range of product choices...and guarantees us the consumers convenient access to what we want and need. 31 32 The Local News, January 01, 2018 [email protected] 714.914.9797 Digital Copy: www.MyHBGold.com • visit Surfersvillage.com • www.HBLocalNews.com