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Surf Singing Legend Dean Torrence Reminisces in Huntington Harbour From Writer Chris MacDonald Legendary Musician/Actor/Artist/Author Dean Torrence, 81, recently spoke on the early days of performing hit songs as part of the dynamic Jan & Dean duo and their long friendship with the Beach Boys.The 30-year Huntington Beach resident, whose hit, "Surf City" is the official song of that coastal town, spoke at a recent Kiwanis Club meeting at Buon Gusto Italian Cuisine & Deli, 4911 Warner Avenue Suite 109. "Surf City," written by Brian Wilson & Jan Berry, including phrases from Torrence, became the Country's #1 Record in 1963. It was the first surf song to reach #1 on Billboard's Hot 100. Torrence helped Visit HB trademark "Surf City USA." Jan & Dean were pioneers of the California Sound & their vocal surf music style has influenced numerous bands and is still popular today. "I think one reason it's still so popular is that it's attached to a simpler era that's long gone," Torrence said. "The music is part of the soundtrack of millions of peoples' lives." The popular SoCal singers went on to record many huge hits, such as Dead Man's Curve, Little Old Lady From Pasadena, Honolulu Lulu. The Beach Boys were influenced by them and vice versa. They performed together many times. "In 2018, Dean traveled to Sacramento with a large group of us to support a Senate vote on having an annual California Surfing Day (September 20)," said Mike Posey, a Kiwanian & Mayor Pro Tem of Huntington Beach. "State Senator Janet Nguyen introduced the Resolution that was passed overwhelmingly." "What an adept story teller he is," said Kiwanis Historian & noted Author Mike Heywood, who's working on a Seal Beach History book. "I was hanging on his every word as he shared many cool anecdotes about his involvement and interaction with his singing partner Jan, as well as the Beach Boys, who they collaborated with on several hits!" Heywood is a former tenor saxophone band performer from the 1960s. "Wow, what a life Dean has lived!" said Surfing Kiwanian Bob Slater, whose dad and step mom live in Seal Beach. "I grew up in the 1960s loving Jan & Dean and the Beach Boys music. It keeps you young just thinking about it." Many people don't know that Torrence, who majored in Advertising Design at USC, is a Grammy Award-Winning Album Designer. He's created such classic covers for top stars like The Beach Boys, Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Linda Ronstadt, Steve Martin and The Temptations. The busy, friendly fellow still performs with the Surf City All Stars and is an author of several books. "It was such a pleasure to have Dean Torrence speak at our meeting." said Kiwanis Club of Huntington Beach President-Elect and Huntington Harbour Commissioner Van Vu. "I love his music & he's such an icon in the surf culture." "Dean is an absolute HB Treasure," said Shawn Wood, the club's immediate Past President. "The stories and history about Surf City and it’s ties to our area and how it came to be, were remarkable." Torrence has been in several movies and TV Shows and is on the Board of Visit HB. Chris MacDonald Photo: 1. Seal Beach Author/Historian Mike Heywood with Singing Sensation Dean Torrence. Published by JBGmg - Sunset Beach 562-677-7452 photos— JBGmg
Sunset Beach Neighborhood Watch, Safety Improvements, Ideas and Suggestions By James Griffin, Co Founder Sunset Beach <strong>Business</strong> Association Sunset Beach has been established now for over 119 years with its humble beginning in 1905 and developed as a result of the discovery of oil in Huntington Beach in 1920. Many things have changed since then. Since becoming a homeowner in Sunset Beach in 2005 and becoming a resident of Sunset Beach in 2010 I have witnessed the positive changes in Sunset Beach over the past 19 years. I feel there is still much to be done in Sunset Beach for the safety and betterment of our quaint community which was annexed by the City of Huntington Beach in 2011. Nothing is possible unless action is taken by the citizens and residents of Sunset Beach for changes I am hoping to see continued changes take place in Sunset Beach that will result in a better and safer community for all to enjoy . Here are the Suggestions Ideas a homeowner in Sunset Beach I would like to see considered 1. Establish of a Dog Beach area at the end of the Greenbelt the Southern end of Sunset Beach . Our Pooches love the beach and as residents of Sunset Beach we should have a designated area in Sunset Beach for all to enjoy the beach with their pooches 2. A modern beach style pedestrian Bridge over PCH or unbderground tunnel starting at Peters Landing and ending on the Greenbelt to allow safe passage for bike riders, dog walkers and pedestrians to safely cross the busy PCH. I visualize the Bridge as having a beautiful graphic with Sunset Beach established 1905 across the top on both sides of the Bridge. If undeground tunnel which may be more feasible 2 lanes each direction for bikers and pedestrians. 3. Posted Speed limits for all cars to see with flashing overhead lights not to exceed 25mph when driving through the Sunset Beach Section of Huntington Beach. We have witnessed cars flying through Sunset Beach and smashing into Taco Surf and into a Light Signal pole in front of Turks in 2020 with a fatality resulting. We have also had fatality in front of the Post office and a biker killed just south of 7/11 due to reckless speeding drivers which needs to be address with speed bumps or flashing lights to prevent these tragic accidents from continuing. 4. Suggest painting lane lines from the beginning of PCH as you enter Sunset Beach off Warner and the end as you leave Sunset Beach over the Bridge past Simple Green to allow clear lanes for vehicles to stay in. There are no lane marks going north past Fish Camp which has caused cars to get sideswiped and hit in the past. 5. Traffic Signals Needed leaving Peters Landing Entry where Starbucks is and also a Traffic Light is needed at the former Don the Beachcomber. These additional Lights will slow down traffic and will allow for safer crossing for vehicles leaving those areas for entry on to PCH. 6. Marked Bicycle Lanes on the bridge leading into Surfside and continued all through Sunset Beach on PCH in Both Directions to keep Bikers safe as they pass through Sunset Beach and over the bridge. 7. Home mail delivery to all residents of Sunset Beach . It is unfair once annexed that the City of Huntington Beach did not incorporate home mail deliveru the the 1000+ residents of Sunset Beach 8. Alternative upgrade or Removal of all Telephone Poles on Sunset Island for aesthetic reasons 9. Designated Police Patrol in Sunset Beach by the City of Huntington Beach. It appears the City of Huntington Beach lacks a regular patrol assigned to the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach. 10. Pubic Restrooms on the Greenbelt Maintenance and Access. Make sure Public Restrooms on the one mile greenbelt are open 6AM— 9Pm 7 days a week . Not sure of the schedule at this time but many times I have noticed restrooms are locked on weekend and busy periods. We would love your comments and suggestions and hope we can present these suggestions to the City Council at Huntington Beach in <strong>2024</strong> please email jbgriffin@jbgmg.com or call 562.810.8881 Published by JBGmg - Sunset Beach 562-677-7452 photos— JBGmg
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