larry r aguilar: The Ultimate Dream Job
- 11/13/08 03:25 AM
Getting paid to surf, that is the Ultimate Dream Job !! Don't these guys make it look sweet !! The Life video is from O'Neill Surf. I will be posting a few more cool ones besides this one. You have to love it if you live here in Southern California as I do. You have it all here whenever you want it : sand, surf, sun, snow,skiing, the river and boating too !! I love SoCal!! … (2 comments)
larry r aguilar: Extreme Surfing !!! Tsunami Style
- 11/05/08 05:08 AM
It was Captain Cook who first brought back to Europe the news of a strange pastime practised in Tahiti and Hawaii. Cook wrote that the locals would ride breaking waves towards the shore on long boards and canoes - and that this surfing seemed to be just for fun. But some people think that you can have too much fun, and in 1821, puritanical European missionaries banned surfing on the grounds of immorality. In 1915, the famous Hawaiian swimmer, Duke Kahanamoku introduced surfing to Australia, and in 1920, set up the world's first surf club in Waikiki. The breaks in Hawaii … (0 comments)
larry r aguilar: Comedian Carlos Mencia: At Close Range at Gibson Amphitheatre
- 09/25/08 04:26 AM
Controversial stand-up comic Carlos Mencia brings his At Close Range tour to Gibson Amphitheatre. Known for his uncensored material on race in America, Mencia has had hit specials on HBO, and hosts Comedy Central's show Mind of Mencia. … (0 comments)
larry r aguilar: Cool 'Surf at Huntinton Beach ~ Surf City, USA
- 09/23/08 04:31 PM
Just a cool little clip to watch when you have a minute and want to unwind, relax and think about cool breezes, salty air and foamy waves. Huntington Beach, go catch a wave! Known as a surfing Mecca, Huntington Beach activities consist of more than just great-breaking waves. There’s a reason the city is consistently called one of America’s “best places to live.” Maybe even more impressive is its rating as “one of the top 5 destinations for teenagers and their parents” by the New York Post — and being able to satisfy teenagers says a lot about a city. Most … (0 comments)
larry r aguilar: Artist Nicholas Pujdak Launches New Website
- 09/23/08 04:13 PM
Surfer Nicholas Pujdak showcases his life-long passion of painting on his new site, which reflects his love for the sea and surrounding landscapes.Being a natural sportsman and growing up in California, Nicholas took up surfing at 16, chasing waves along the California coastline, up and down Baja and Hawaii.Hollister Ranch, above Santa Barbara is one of his top surfing spots and a favorite subject of his artwork is the area around Carmel. "Color is the through line in my paintings, and there is so much color up along the Central Coast of California, places like Point Lobos."Nicholas studied at Art Center … (0 comments)
larry r aguilar: Get ready, get set: The PacSun WSA Prime Surf Series
- 09/23/08 04:02 PM
Get ready, get set: The PacSun WSA Prime Surf Series comes careening into a beach near you THIS weekend, September 27 & 28 at DMJs on Camp Pendelton. Nearly all of the initial invitees have accepted and registered for the series and it is sold out, which means only the absolute best surfers in the west will be competing! Surfline, the official event forecaster, is calling for plenty o' lines on the horizon. Straight from the oracle, here's what Kevin Wallis has to say: "It looks like we'll see a fun size SSW swell for the weekend, strongest on Saturday before easing … (0 comments)
National Hockey League action returns to STAPLES Center when the Los Angeles Kings take on the Phoenix Coyotes. After a disappointing result last season, the Kings are looking to rebound and return to dominance. The Coyotes are led by their legendary coach, former Kings star Wayne Gretzky.
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larry r aguilar: Anaheim Ducks vs. Los Angeles Kings: Preseason Hockey Action
- 09/09/08 08:18 AM
STAPLES Center will light up with professional hockey action when the Los Angeles Kings take on their cross-town rivals, the Anaheim Ducks. Bragging rights for the Southland are on the line as the local teams renew their rivalry for another year. If you've never been to a hockey game before, and you LOVE ACTION, then you have to go to one. This would be a great game to go to !! … (0 comments)
Bradenton light show. Photo: Charlie Garcia Blake Jones made his way to the Gulf Coast and wasn't disappointed. Photo: Chris Wilson It wasn't all top turns and mini-perfection; here's an eyes-closed tube, somewhere on the Gulf Coast. Photo: Ryan Miller Gustav, spinning, luckily didn't turn into a Katrina. Taylor Brothers, straight up. Photo: Ben Hicks/www.benjhicks.com Of course most hurricanes aren't exactly secret sneaker swells or anything...Photo: Matt Lusk Flyboy Aaron Cormican was roused from his East Coast home … (0 comments)
larry r aguilar: Major League Soccer: Colorado Rapids vs. Los Angeles Galaxy, Featuring David Beckham
- 09/03/08 07:44 AM
David Beckham and Landon Donovan pace the Los Angeles Galaxy as they host the Colorado Rapids. Locked in a close race for the MLS Playoffs, this game is crucial for both teams. David Beckham and Landon Donovan pace the Los Angeles Galaxy as they host the Colorado Rapids. Locked in a close race for the MLS Playoffs, this game is crucial for both teams. About Home Depot Center: The Home Depot Center is an 125-acre development in Carson, California featuring state-of-the-art stadiums and facilities for soccer, tennis, track and field, cycling, volleyball, baseball, softball, basketball and other sports. Designated as … (0 comments)
larry r aguilar: Norco Valley Fair ~ Have Fun this Weekend
- 08/29/08 11:30 AM
My Cowgirl friend Suzi reminded me of the fair this weekend. This is Norco's 61st annual fair. They have everything to do there, parades, rodeos, food, dances, animal auctions, baby contests, talents shows, rides, you name it, it'll be there. Labor Day Weekend each yearNORCO VALLEY FAIRThe Annual Norco Valley Fair has run for over 50 years!Sponsored by the Norco Chamber of CommercePlace: Ingalls Park - 6th & Crestview in NorcoCarnival Rides, Food, vendors, Arts & Crafts, Livestock Auction, Pony Rides, Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Team Roping, Indian Village and much, much more. Watermelon & Pie Eating … (1 comments)
larry r aguilar: Friday's Surf Forecast - August 29th
- 08/29/08 10:11 AM
and here is the local news for this weekend: On Saturday, August 30th, 7-11pm, come out for a Labor Day VIP event unlike any other: The Ben Garner Project Fundraiser (2034 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa). There will be music by the White Buffalo, free drinks, and complimentary appetizers by the Landmark. Link to http://www.thebengarnerproject.com/ for more.Later that night, The White Buffalo continues the Ben Garner Project campaign at the Amazing Brick Bodega Warehouse (2034 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa). Doors open at 10pm, and Buffalo takes the stage at 11pm. We'll see you there.Save Trestles Update: The moment … (0 comments)
larry r aguilar: and now a message from our sponsor: Pinky and the Brain and Larry !!
- 08/27/08 11:29 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKSYjR4g9u4&feature=related It's time to take a moment, relax and have a laugh or two. Cartoons have evolved over the years, and if you can remember back just a few years ago, you'll enjoy this one. Pinky and the Brain first appeared in 1993 as a recurring segment on the show Animaniacs. From 1995 to 1998, Pinky and the Brain were spun-off into their own Emmy-award-winning show on The WB Television Network, Steven Spielberg Presents Pinky and the Brain, with 65 episodes produced by Steven Spielberg and Warner Bros. Animation. Later, they appeared in the unsuccessful series, Steven Spielberg Presents Pinky, Elmyra … (2 comments)
larry r aguilar: Daily Surf Report
- 08/26/08 11:42 AM
(For the LOLA SURF HEIGHT MODEL, go to the LOLA Forecast Dashboard tab) WEDNESDAY: NW windswell eases, small scale S pulse, with mainly knee-thigh high surf, waist sets. Wind: Light S early, WNW wind building 10-14kts over the afternoon.
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larry r aguilar: Today's Surf Report ~
- 08/22/08 04:58 AM
Friday Aug 22- Good shot of WNW groundswell peaks in Northern and Central California on Friday then winds down over the weekend. So Cal exposures see their share of the groundswell move in on Friday/Saturday then fade on Sunday. Small scale SSE pulses lap in over the weekend.
Grab your board and get out there this weekend !!
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larry r aguilar: West Pacific Typhoon Season Is Coming !!
- 08/21/08 08:22 AM
The Pacific Ocean covers a vast area of the earth, about 30% of the planet's surface and a larger area than all the world's land masses put together. This is a water planet and the Pacific is the world's largest body of water.
Surfers are familiar with the seasonal swells from the South Pacific that affect Hawaii, California, Mexico, Central, and South America in the northern hemisphere summer, and the winter swell season for the north Pacific that impacts many of the same locations with seasonal groundswell in the opposite time of year. There is another area … (0 comments)
larry r aguilar: Beckham, Donovan, Los Angeles Galaxy Take On Real Salt Lake !! Check it Out
- 08/19/08 11:37 AM
Enjoy a Saturday eventing of MLS soccer action as the Los Angeles Galaxy host Real Salt Lake. Both teams are strong MLS playoff contenders in a very close Western Conference race. Home Depot Center (Carson, CA)Saturday, Sep. 6 @ 7:30pmFull Price: $42.00 - $150.00
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larry r aguilar: Chivas USA Takes on the Top Teams in Major League Soccer !!!
- 08/19/08 11:28 AM
Chivas USA takes on the top teams in Major League Soccer at Home Depot Center. Chivas are looking to build on their success of last season, which saw then earn the best record in the Western Conference and a trip to the Conference Semifinals of the MLS Cup. Home Depot Center (Carson, CA)Saturday, Aug. 23 @ 7:30pm (vs. San Jose Earthquakes)Saturday, Aug. 30 @ 7:30pm (vs. Toronto FC)Saturday, Sep. 27 @ 7:30pm (vs. Kansas City Wizards)Full Price: $18.00 - $36.00 Founded on August 2, 2004, Club Deportivo Chivas USA is the sister team of Club Deportivo Guadalajara, popularly known as … (0 comments)
TUESDAY: Small SW swell will slowly build, but be generally blocked by the offshore islands, and mix with weak NW windswell. Look for surf running in the knee high range, while standout spots see occasional waist high sets. Wind: Light/variable early, with W to WNW wind building 10-14kts over the afternoon. … (0 comments)
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