Vikings take a dip into campus pool

Marina High School of Huntington Beach officially opened its new pool facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday.

Principal Dr. Morgan Smith was joined by school administration and staff, Huntington Beach Union High School District Superintendent Dr. Clint Harwick, district office administration, and members of the Board of Trustees, including President Diana Carey, Dr. Bonnie Castrey, and Susan Henry. Marina Aquatics teams, cheer, band, and ASB were also in attendance.

The new pool at Marina was completed in March 2023. Construction of the pool began in

April 2022 and cost a total of $5,753,823. This new larger pool replaces two older smaller pools that have served the school since its opening.

At 25 yards wide and 35 meters long, this facility allows for up to 10 lanes of competitive swimming, regulation water polo, and a shallow area for beginners and athletes to stay warmed up during events.

While looking out to the new pool, Dr. Smith explained, “Twenty years ago I stood on this pool deck as a first-year teacher and water polo coach. Coming back as its principal to witness its transformation is surreal. I could not be more grateful

A request for a variance that would clear the way for a proposed two-story duplex goes before the Westminster Planning Commission when it meets on Wednesday, May 17.

The applicant, Peter Tran, is asking for a variance to allow for a five-foot side yard setback on the first floor of the project. The municipal code requires a seven-foot setback for two-story structures.

Address of the proposed development is 7811-7813 11th St., east of Cedarwood Street.

The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers, 8200 Westminster Blvd.

A special meeting of the Stanton City Council is scheduled for Tuesday for a look at the proposed city budget for 2023-24.

This budget workshop will be held at 5 p.m. in the Civic Center, 7800 Katella Ave. Presentations will be made on department program budgets including administration, finance, public safety, public works, community and economic development and community services.

Also to be discussed is the capitol improvement program and “decision packages.”

The meeting is open to the public.