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His And Her Diary For The Same Day

No Author — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:57:00 Pacific Time

Her Diary:

Some Thoughts About Heaven

James Wilson — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Pacific Time

First, it is clear from scripture that when we die as those who trust in Jesus, we remain alive in a spirit form, can comprehend the presence of God fully, and enter into a new state of being.(1)

Play Ball With West Grove Girls Softball

No Author — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 07:06:00 Pacific Time

Submitted by ELAINE MA'AE
Registration for girls� fastpitch softball has begun in Garden Grove.

Playground Or Dog Park?

No Author — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Pacific Time

By David Lara, Founder Rossmoor Predator Management Team
For the past three weeks the Rossmoor Predator Management Team has campaigned to get pet owners to leash their dogs. The issue is, some pet owners have turned Rossmoor Park, Rush Park and school grounds into unofficial dog parks.

LOS ALAMITOS TRASH TRUCK HEADACHE STILL POUNDING

Fred S. Peters — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Pacific Time

The Los Alamitos City Council�s �trash-truck� headache is not going away any time soon. In a series of rulings handed down on Friday, July 1, 2011, the honorable Andrew P. Banks allowed the case against the City to proceed, and the City will likely be in court defending its handling of the recent trash hauling contract process.

Calling All Rossmoorians To Support Rossmoor Residents, The Garton Family

No Author — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:11:00 Pacific Time

Andrew Garton became the first officer in the Hawthorne Police Department's 89-year history to die in the line of duty when he and El Segundo police Sgt. Rex Fowler collided in Torrance while escorting a funeral procession for Manhattan Beach police Officer Mark Vasquez.

Action Sports Event Brings Community, Youth Together For Two Days Of Competition And Fun �This Weekend

No Author — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Pacific Time

LONG BEACH, California � Lakewood SK8, an action sports ministry of First Baptist Church of Lakewood, will hold its tenth annual skateboarding, scooter and BMX competition Saturday, June 25 from 10:00 AM � 6:00 PM and Sunday, June 26th from 1:00 � 8:00 PM.

After Session With American Idols� Randy Jackson & Kara Dioguardi, Seal Beach Vocalist Set To Release First Album

No Author — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 09:09:00 Pacific Time

Seal Beach resident, Amanda Marie's music spark ignited 22 years ago but later exploded after having a private, one-on-one vocal session with American Idols� Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi at the famous Westlake Recording Studios in West Hollywood.

Rossmoor Predator Management Team And City Of Los Alamitos Partner In Eliminating Overgrowth Behind Martha Ann

No Author — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Pacific Time

Yesterday, with the help of the City of Los Alamitos, Mayor Pro Tem Troy Edgar and City Manager Jeff Stewart, RPMT was able to accomplish a goal held since our inception back in May - we finally got the property behind Martha Ann cleared!

New Rossmoor Based Music Foundation Announces Inaugural Scholarship Recipients

No Author — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Pacific Time

The Freesax Foundation, based in Rossmoor and focusing on increasing access to music education, awarded four scholarships, announced in-class assembly programs, and plans its first yearly concert for spring 2012. Abraham Perez, a clarinet performance major, and Rachel St. Marseille, a vocal jazz performer and music education major, were awarded the inaugural Freesax Foundation Scholarships at Bob Cole Conservatory of Music�s annual Awards Ceremony on May 9, 2011.