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In today's newsletter:

• How badly did Hurricane Marie reshape Huntington Beach's coastline and safety risks?
• Could Huntington Beach shoppers get refunds over "free range" eggs?

Also on today's calendar: 30th Original Lobster Festival - Sept. 11-13, 2026 - Free Parking! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 72 degrees.
• Friday: Sunshine and humid, temps: high: 82, low: 69.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hurricane Marie destroys beaches, homes and prompts hundreds of rescues (ocregister.com) — Huntington Beach's shoreline has been carved into steep drop-offs and unstable sand walls after Hurricane Marie's powerful swell, forcing lifeguards into thousands of preventative contacts to keep swimmers out of danger. Across Orange County, homes, parking lots, and beloved beaches suffered severe erosion and damage, while officials now assess infrastructure impacts and warn residents to stay cautious near the surf.
   

• Pete & Gerry's Eggs Hit With Class-Action Lawsuit in California Over Misleading Marketing Claims (peta.org) — A new class-action lawsuit filed out of Huntington Beach targets Pete & Gerry's egg marketing, alleging its "free range" and "pasture raised" claims mislead consumers about crowded hen conditions. Local shoppers who paid premium prices for these eggs could be part of the nationwide class, while PETA urges residents to consider vegan egg alternatives and offers resources for making the switch.
   

📸 Around Huntington Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Huntington Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• 30th Original Lobster Festival - Sept. 11-13, 2026 - Free Parking! →
  Fountain Valley Recreation Center & Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 11
• Music and Movement Storytime In-Person
  Huntington Beach Public Library Talbert Room
  10:00 am
• Last First Kiss →
  Beach City Provisions, 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach
  1:00 pm
• Main Street Little Lego Club In-Person
  Huntington Beach Public Library Main Street
  3:00 pm
• Varsity Football vs. Redondo
  Huntington Beach High Redondo Union High School, 1 Sea Hawk Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Funky House →
  The Huntington Beach House, 21601 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach
  12:00 pm
• Pickleback Shine →
  Sea Salt at the Beach, 18751 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach
  2:00 pm
• Gyspy Dreams Fleetwood Mac Tribute →
  SeaLegs at the Beach, 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach
  2:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• DJ Sami G →
  The Huntington Beach House, 21601 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach
  12:00 pm
• Bella Beats in the Garden - Tanner Howe →
  7777 Edinger Ave, Huntington Beach
  1:00 pm
• Bfoundation →
  SeaLegs at the Beach, 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach
  2:00 pm
• Sega Countryside →
  Sea Salt at the Beach, 18751 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kitters is home safe!
  Thank you everyone for all of your help getting him back home. It's so amazing how much help I got from the community! Strangers we've never even met… (Nextdoor Regency Palms)
• Hello!
  We have a female stray who had another litter of kittens in our neighborhood. I had contacted a rescue a while back who said they could help but they… (Nextdoor Huntington Crest)

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🗞 Nearby News

Fountain Valley

• Fountain Valley Police Arrest Suspects and Recover $2,100 in Stolen Merchandise (crimevoice.com)
• 30th Original Lobster Festival hits Orange County this weekend with fresh Maine lobster & live entertainment (newsantaana.com)
• A Korean automaker's US arm moved 450,568 vehicles in the first half of 2026, setting the best opening six months in its American history while hybrid models hit all-time quarterly records across the lineup (gcn.com)

Westminster

• Election 2026: OC Cities Ask for Tax Increases, Term Limits and More (voiceofoc.org)
• Five teams still unbeaten (orangecountytribune.com)

Los Alamitos

• Shades Of Seal Beach: Photographer Captures Brilliant Sunsets Amid Hurricane Impact (patch.com)
• Flooding, Breached Sand Berm Sparks Flooding In Seal Beach As Strong Surf Pummels Coast (patch.com)

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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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