Concerns over proposed 33 acre development
Shock, disappointment, and anger best describe the feelings exhibited at the EIR meeting last week for ProLogis’ proposed warehousing and light manufacturing center between Cottonwood Church and the Residence Inn on Katella Avenue.
Los Al Police arrest man on suspicion of sex with a LAHS student, 15
A former North Orange County Regional Occupation Program (NOCROP) teacher assigned to the Los Alamitos High School campus was arrested Thursday near his home on suspicion of having engaged in an unlawful sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student at Los Alamitos High. Los Alamitos police detectives were able to determine, through victim statements, the teacher had previously engaged the 15-year-old victim in an inappropriate sexual relationship in 2012.
Abdel Chehade, 43, of Huntington Beach was taken into custody subsequent to an arrest warrant issued by the Superior Court and booked at Orange County Jail in Santa Ana. His bail was set at $100,000. Chehade separated from NOCROP in 2012. The investigation into the relationship between Chehade and victim, Jane Doe, began in October 2012 following an anonymous tip provided to high school officials and police.
Although police detectives were able to establish that a relationship between Chehade and Jane Doe existed, they were unable to determine whether or not the relationship included sexual acts. It is thought that the sexual relationship between Chehade and Jane Doe began in May 2012 and culminated in October. The investigation remained open, and in March of this year Jane Doe confided to police detectives that she and Chehade had engaged in unlawful sex acts, according to a release by Los Alamitos Police.
The investigation remains ongoing and police are looking into the possibility there may be more victims. If anyone has additional information, they are encouraged to contact the Los Alamitos Police Department Detective Bureau at 562-431-2255, extension 405.
Cypress residents unite against Katella Ave project
The Cypress City Council faced a capacity crowd during its Monday, April 8, meeting that organized and came to express their displeasure over the proposed 33-acre Katella Ave truck project.
The project began moving forward last November when voters passed measure L, which changed the zoning to mixed-use and light industrial.
Residents complained, saying they were sold a senior project for the area before the election, only to have it switched to a truck center after the zoning changed.
Flashdance comes to Segerstrom Center May 7 – 19
Full casting has been announced for the Orange County engagement of Flashdance – The Musical, the stage adaptation of the 1983 hit film that defined a generation.
Joining Jillian Mueller as Alex and Matthew Hydzik as Nick are Katie Webber as Tess, Kelly Felthous as Gloria, DeQuina Moore as Kiki, Jo Ann Cunningham as Hannah, David R. Gordon as Jimmy, Matthew Henerson as Harry and Christian Whelan in the role of C.C.
Icon Beverages and Cigars open in Cypress
Icon Beverages and Cigars open on Cypress
Store plans tasting events
Mayor Prakash Narain, M.D., along with council members Rob Johnson and Douglas A. Bailey were joined by representatives from Congressman Allan Lowenthal’s office, Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva’s office, and other city officials for a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome Icon Beverages and Cigars to Cypress on Wednesday, March 20.
The ribbon cutting ceremony was a part of the City’s Sole Proprietorship – identify, realize, inspire, and transform (SPIRIT) Program, which is a business outreach program to support small businesses and sole proprietorships in Cypress.
Mr. Gurinder “Raza” Bains is Icon’s store manager, and has over 10 years of experience in the industry. Starting an establishment like Icon Beverages has been Raza’s dream since he moved to the United States from India 18 years ago.
Raza and his staff take great pride in outstanding customer service, and offering products that provide the best value for customers.
Icon Beverages and Cigars is a unique establishment, offering beer enthusiasts 500 varieties of beer to choose from. In addition to the wide selection of wine and spirits, Icon also offers tasting events. The next event is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16.
Icon Beverages and Cigars is located at 5721 Lincoln Avenue.
For more information regarding Icon Beverages and Cigars, please call (714) 229-8904. The store is open Monday through Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
For information regarding Cypress and city services for the business community, or for information on how to relocate your business to the city, please contact Redevelopment Project Manager, Steve Clarke at (714) 229-6671.
Los Al splits series with Marina
The Los Alamitos High baseball team returned from its Spring Break hiatus last week.
Sheriffs seeking kidnapping suspects
Authorities are looking for a man who is suspected of trying to lure two girls to a van on March 24, at Lee Elementary School in Rossmoor.
JFTB Gratitude
The Joint Forces Training Base presented the Los Alamitos Area Chamber of Commerce with a plaque of recognition and thanks for its support of the base. The primary support from the chamber goes to the Morale, Welfare and Recreation fund for soldiers and their families on the base. The chamber’s signature event, Wings, Wheels, Rotors and Expo raises money each year for the MWR fund. The plaque was presented to Board President Sherry Kropp, by Lt. Col. William Mayhue, Deputy Commander of the JFTB, center. Also pictured is Major Carillo. Photo by Ted Apodaca
LAUSD hires district safety consultant
Los Alamitos Unified School District hired a District Safety Consultant, Captain Don Farrell, who began on Monday, March 18.
Public forum doesn’t quell fear
Cypress and Los Alamitos residents flocked to the Environmental Impact Report scope meeting on Wednesday, April 3, and expressed their displeasure over the proposed 33-acre Katella Avenue trucking terminal complex.
Cypress sweeps two from Kennedy
The Cypress High baseball team opened its Empire League campaign this week. The Centurions, the favorite to capture the league crown, looked impressive in their opener, too, which happened to be against their rival.
Griffins roll past Marina for Sunset League win
The Los Alamitos boys’ lacrosse team, which has at times been a painfully slow starter, jumped out in front of Marina thanks to a pair of goals by Cody Miller in the first quarter.
