Retorts Jim Just 10 minutes to knock down a Midway City fire

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“The 2023 Garden Grove Strawberry Festival exceeded my expectations and was a huge success,” said Andrea Palladino Perez, president of the Festival Association. “I am delighted and grateful to all the guests, including residents and out-oftown visitors, who attended our ‘Berry’ fun-filled event...until next year! I hope to see everyone again at the 2024 Garden Grove Strawberry Festival.”

We took note also of the great “melting pot” of ages, ethnic groups and lifestyles represented in the attendees. Diversity without division, I say.

Although some of his legal pursuits has been controversial – especially battling the State of California about regional housing needs assessments – Huntington Beach City Attorney Michael Gates has been successful in winning for Surf City millions of dollars in his lawsuits against the state Department of Finance.

You don’t have to agree with all of his politics to see that he is a fierce combatant for what he feels are the best interests of the city. But don’t worry. As a newsfolk, I’ll be back being the usual carping critic soon.

A blaze Saturday morning in Midway City was quickly extinguished by Orange County Fire Authority crews.

According to the OCFA, it took place in a detached building from which flames were “extending” toward a house in the 14000 block of Adams St. (southeast of Beach Boulevard and Hazard Avenue). Firefighter-paramedic personnel were dispatched at 6:48 a.m..

Crews were able to evacuate the home and there were no injuries. The fire was extinguished in 10 minutes; the cause was not immediately determined.