The Weaver Elementary School Ambassadors celebrated on Tuesday the culmination of the Big Red Bucket, a holiday food drive in support of two important local organizations: The Long Beach Rescue Mission and We CARE, located in Los Alamitos.
Delivering a gift of thanks to veterans
On Dec. 1, a Tanglewood North group and a contingent from the Women’s Club of Cypress delivered 310 overflowing buddy boxes, books, games, puzzles, handmade blankets, hats and throws to patients at Long Beach Veterans Hospital.
Boys in Black
Los Alamitos AYSO Boys U11 Extra team, the Black Knights completed their post season play by finishing 2nd in the Area-11 League Cup. The U11 boys tournament was held in Tustin against eight other teams from AYSO regions in Southern California.
It’s a wonderful production
About 50 residents, staff and family gathered at Katella Senior Living Community in Los Alamitos recently for a live radio play of the Christmas classic, “It’s A Wonderful Life.”
Griffins reach quarterfinals of Aliso Cup
The Los Alamitos High girls soccer team moved into the championship quarterfinals of the Aliso Cup Tournament, with a 3-0 win over Orange Lutheran on Thursday at Laurel High School.
Sheriffs say acid bombs not likely hate crimes
While acknowledging that they can be dangerous, Orange County Sheriff’s Department authorities are continuing to investigate the acid bomb’s that were found in Rossmoor on Sunday, as pranks and not a hate crime.
Griffins defeat Vikings for Aliso Cup title
The Los Alamitos High boys soccer team defeated Marina, 4-3, in a penalty kick shootout on Monday to capture the Aliso Cup Tournament Championship.
Cypress reaches semifinals of Godinez Tournament
The Cypress High boys basketball team reached the semifinals of the 2nd Annual Godinez Tournament before falling to Aliso Niguel on a shot in the final seconds, 58-57 last week at Godinez High.
Cypress All-Stars reach finals
The Cypress Region 154 Girls under 10 All Star team reached the championship game of the Cerritos Turkey Tournament before falling to Burbank and taking 2nd place.
Scout raises money for church
Aspiring Eagle Scout Kevin Olszewski organized a chili cookoff to raise funds to rebuild a garden shed that he’ll be building for Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Los Alamitos.
Seven young men receive Eagle Scout award
Seven young men were honored recently in Cypress at a “Boy Scout Court of Honor” ceremony for completing the requirements to receive the award of Eagle Scout.
City hosts first tree lighting ceremony
St. Isidore Plaza was transformed into a winter wonderland on Sunday, as Los Alamitos held its first Christmas tree lighting ceremony to celebrate the holiday season.
Realtors spearhead food drive
For the ninth consecutive year, Keller Williams Realty Los Alamitos, led by the Pattie, Kelly and Wink team, will be collecting canned goods and non-perishable items for its annual winter holiday food drive.