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Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Trial begins for 2 men charged with fatal shooting in Huntington Beach (ocregister.com) — A high-profile murder trial is underway over a 2022 alleyway ambush shooting in a Huntington Beach neighborhood that left one man dead and two others wounded. Prosecutors describe a gang-motivated attack tied to Oak View graffiti, while defense attorneys argue the men were there for a drug deal and that the shooting was a panicked response, not a planned killing.
2. CDL and DUI Checkpoint set for Sep. 17 in coastal OC (newsantaana.com) — Huntington Beach police will run a DUI and license checkpoint Thursday night, Sept. 17, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. somewhere within city limits, focusing on high‑collision, DUI‑prone corridors. Drivers face steep fines, possible 30‑day impounds, and long‑term insurance hikes, so residents are urged to plan safe rides and avoid driving after drinking, cannabis use, or impairing medications.
3. Extra practice pays dividends for Yorba Linda football (ocregister.com) — Yorba Linda's undefeated football team visits Huntington Beach High on Friday for a marquee matchup between two 4‑0 squads, with Oilers quarterback Brady Edmunds expected to test the Mustangs' young secondary. Local fans can watch how Huntington Beach's balanced offense stacks up against a fast‑rising Yorba Linda program that skipped summer passing leagues to focus on tougher, full‑team practices.
4. AI adoption may be rising, but advisors still 'scratching the surface' of its potential, says Vanguard (investmentnews.com) — Huntington Beach is hosting this week's Future Proof Festival, where Vanguard leaders are telling advisors they're only beginning to tap AI's potential in wealth management. New survey data shows most firms use AI for basic tasks like emails and research, while experts here argue real value will come from automating more work so advisors can spend extra time with clients.
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