Adams Avenue

Brookhurst Street and Adams Avenue: A blind woman seen panhandling in the median was reported at 5:30 p.m. Monday. Brookhurst Street: A blue Ford Ranger truck was reported for breaking through a gate to an apartment complex in the 21500 block at 12:25 a.m. Sunday. Clay Avenue: Bowling equipment in a 1992 black Lexus was reported stolen in the 7800 block at 3:15 p.m. Monday. Computer Lane: Suspects were reported breaking emergency lights on a building in the 15600 block at 4:32 p.m. Monday.

A proposed recycling center that nearby residents feared would make their neighborhood a haven for transients has been voted down. The Huntington Beach Planning Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to deny the permit for a suggested recycling center to be built behind a Ralphs supermarket on Brookhurst Street and Adams Avenue. The center had drawn sharp opposition from nearby residents of the Huntington Bay community, who said it would attract transients, have an ugly appearance and bring unwanted traffic.

Huntington Beach police have identified the dead body of a 26-year-old resident who was left in broad daylight in a shopping center parking lot, but they have yet to determine whether to arrest someone. The body of Brandon M. Contreras was reportedly left about 3 p.m. Sunday by a man in a pickup truck in front of the Ralphs supermarket at Brookhurst Street and Adams Avenue, police said. While initial police records said the cause of death was possibly a drug overdose, police Lt. Dave Bunetta said this week that authorities were still awaiting the results of toxicology testing.

Huntington Beach police are investigating what caused a clash between rival gangs that left two men fighting for their lives with critical stab wounds, authorities said. Police call logs show residents reported a “gang war” early Saturday among as many as 40 people in the 19800 block of Margate Lane, near Brookhurst Street and Adams Avenue. When police and medics showed up to the scene, they found two people who had been stabbed, police Lt. Dave Bunetta said. The victims were rushed to “nearby hospitals,” he said.

Robbery suspect is still at large Police are looking for an armed robbery suspect after a holdup at a Huntington Beach liquor store. At about 9:36 p.m. Saturday, a man entered Town Liquor, in the 9700 block of Adams Avenue, brandished what is described as a dark-colored handgun and demanded money from the clerk, police said. The suspect made off with an unknown amount of cash, possibly using a silver car to flee. Police described the vehicle as a sedan that may have four doors, driven by a woman with curly hair.

The City Council has voted to allow Sunday deliveries at the Target department store on Adams Avenue. Council members voted 5-1 at their June 19 meeting to change the hours when deliveries could be made at the store and waived the additional one-year review of its conditional-use permit requirement. The council overrode residents' concerns about traffic and noise pollution. "Please leave the delivery hours as they are," said resident Robert Oakland, whose backyard is next to the store.

The "toothless bandit" struck again Friday at the Union Bank of California on Adams Avenue between Newland and Magnolia streets. The robber, who is reportedly missing some of his front teeth, entered the bank just after noon and demanded money from a teller, threatening to use a weapon if the teller did not cooperate, police said. The robber was a familiar face at the bank: He's hit this particular location three times in the past six months ? on Aug. 31, Sept. 22 and Nov. 28 last year.

FRIDAY The Newland House Museum is hosting "Americana Christmas Display" 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 23. The 1898 restored Victorian Farm House is at 19820 Beach Blvd. at Adams Avenue. Information: (714) 962-5777. SATURDAY St. Bonaventure Music Ministry will present its annual Christmas Concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at the church, 16400 Springdale St. The free concert will feature a variety of Christmas choral music and carol singing presented by the parish's five choral groups.

Huntington Valley Little League has announced four upcoming sign-up dates for its 2002 season. The first registration day is Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Wardlow Field, 9191 Pioneer Ave., near Magnolia Street and Adams Avenue. All players must bring the following items for the registration process: original birth certificate, proof of residency -- such as current utility bill with printed address and payment for fees due. Any boy or girl age 5 to 16 as of July 31, who lives within the boundaries of Huntington Valley Little League is eligible to sign up. The costs per division are as follows: T-ball, $75; Minor A, B and Majors, $90; Junior, $125 and Senior, $125.

COSTA MESA Adams Avenue: A vehicle burglary was reported in the 1600 block at 9:19 a.m. Wednesday. Avocado Street: A vehicle burglary was reported in the 200 block at 7:12 a.m. Wednesday. Capital Street: Grand theft was reported in the 900 block at 11:40 a.m. Wednesday. Clipper Court: Grand theft was reported in the 2900 block at 9:11 p.m. Wednesday. Mendoza Drive: A stolen vehicle was reported in the 2700 block at 6:19 p.m. Wednesday.