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1. Huntington Beach football defeats Los Alamitos for first time since 2012 (ocregister.com) — Huntington Beach High's football team finally broke through against Los Alamitos, earning a 31-15 home win behind quarterback Brady Edmunds and several big-play teammates. The Oilers jumped out early at their Huntington Beach campus, showcasing a balanced offense and disruptive defense. Locals can now look ahead as the 2-0 squad travels to Long Beach Wilson on September 4.
2. MindTravel Concert Brings Peace, Melodies to Denver (hollywoodintoto.com) — A touring MindTravel "silent" piano concert series that just played Denver is heading to the coast, with a Huntington Beach date set for September 21. Composer Murray Hidary performs live while audiences listen on headphones and use the music for meditation, reflection, or simple relaxation. Local residents will be able to experience the immersive outdoor show alongside other California stops.
3. Dog owners see 'ugly stuff' but provide valued work for OC crime victims (ocregister.com) — An Orange County therapy-dog program that once comforted children of a pastor killed while biking along Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach is quietly supporting crime victims through court hearings and meetings with prosecutors. Volunteers and their specially trained dogs work with traumatized adults and children across the county, including families tied to serious crashes and animal cruelty cases. The program is now expanding into more prosecution units.
4. 68% of travellers say a 'skillcation' could be life-changing (commstrader.com) — Huntington Beach gets a fun shout-out in a new travel trend story, thanks to the hands-on pie-making class at the Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel. The broader piece explores how "skillcations" — trips built around learning cooking, crafts, or nature skills — are becoming popular, especially with younger travelers seeking meaningful, screen-free experiences. It highlights survey data and examples from around the world.
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