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🌱 Patch AM: How would a 17% police raise reshape Huntington Beach’s budget?

You won't want to miss Legends of Rock on the Huntington Beach Patch calendar

Sunday August 30th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hello Huntington Beach! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How would a 17% police raise reshape Huntington Beach's budget?
  • How did Huntington Beach finally topple Los Alamitos after 14 years?
  • How far can you already bike from Huntington Beach inland?

Also on today's calendar: Legends of Rock and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Monday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 78, low: 67.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Police deal would tap reserves (orangecountytribune.com) — Huntington Beach officials are weighing a proposed police union contract that would boost pay 17% over three years and pull $2.7 million from city reserves. At Tuesday's council meeting, leaders will review long‑term budget impacts, including pension liabilities, reserve levels, and possible new taxes, before deciding whether to approve the deal.
   

2. OCVarsity's football wrap-up: Stories, scores, photos from Friday's games (ocregister.com subscription) — Huntington Beach football fans have reason to celebrate after the Oilers beat powerhouse Los Alamitos for the first time since 2012, highlighted in OCVarsity's Week 1 roundup. The package pulls together scores, photos, rankings, and standout performances from across Orange County's opening football weekend.
   

3. Southern California's longest multi-use trail project is more than halfway done — it will cover 110 miles from Huntington Beach to the San Bernardino National Forest (secretlosangeles.com) — A major regional trail project will eventually link Huntington Beach to the San Bernardino National Forest with 110 miles of bike, walking, and equestrian paths, over 60% of which are already complete or under construction. The Santa Ana River Trail already offers long, connected stretches in Orange County and beyond, with the latest segment opening in San Bernardino this year and more phases planned from 2027 onward.
   

4. Gov. Newsom Signs Law Shielding Immigration Aid Workers From Doxing Threats (sdvoice.info) — Huntington Beach–area Sen. Tony Strickland is prominently quoted opposing a new California law that shields immigration aid workers from doxing and violent threats. The measure, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, creates an address‑confidentiality program and civil penalties for publishing workers' personal information with intent to incite harm, while supporters insist it won't restrict legitimate journalism or public oversight.
   

📸 Around Huntington Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Huntington Beach

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    Sunday August 30
  • Legends of Rock →
    Beach City Provisions, 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach
    1:00 pm
  • Bella Beats in the Garden -- Tanner Howe →
    The Garden
    1:00 pm
  • Ras 1 X Lively Up →
    SeaLegs at the Beach, 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach
    2:00 pm
  • Monday August 31
  • Chipotle Colorguard Fundraiser
    Huntington Beach High Chipotle Mexican Grill, 7101 Yorktown Ave #100, Huntington Beach
    5:00 pm
  • Tuesday September 1
  • Adults with Disabilities with Their Family or Caregivers In-Person
    Huntington Beach Public Library Talbert Room
    10:00 am
  • Wednesday September 2
  • PHOTO HOUSE: Freshmen & New Student Photos
    Huntington Beach High Student Center
    7:00 am
  • Pastries with Principal
    Leo Carrillo Elementary Westminster, CA 92683
    8:45 am
  • Friday September 4
  • Legends of Rock →
    Beach City Provisions, 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach
    1:00 pm
  • Saturday September 5
  • Grand Junction Band →
    Sea Salt at the Beach, 18751 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach
    2:00 pm
  • Burritos →
    SeaLegs at the Beach, 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach
    2:00 pm
  • Sunday September 6
  • SoundBurned →
    The Huntington Beach House, 21601 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach
    12:00 pm
  • Party Peas →
    Sahara SandBar and Pizza, Huntington Beach
    12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • So I know this sounds weird, but I was thinking about offering math lessons to parents so they can help their kids with their math homework.
    Just some quick lessons on fractions, integers, decimals, and basic area/perimeter geometry (literally whatever topic your kid is learning) but I don… (Nextdoor HB College View Park)
  • Just back from a road trip from California to New York.
    Here are a couple pictures from Wyoming. This country is incredibly diverse and beautiful. (Nextdoor Huntington Landmark)
  • Ralphs Supermarket posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Fountain Valley. Apply here.
  • Stater Bros. Markets posted a job opening for Meat Clerk in Fountain Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntington Beach here.

Ok Huntington Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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