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Also check out DFC Expo Fall 2026 on the Huntington Beach Patch calendar

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Sunday September 20th Patch AM (Irene G.)

Hello again Huntington Beach! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have you seen this missing Huntington Beach senior or his gray truck?
  • Which Huntington Beach restaurants were just shut down by health inspectors?
  • How a Huntington Beach native rewrote Arizona's passing record book

Also on today's calendar: DFC Expo Fall 2026 and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Irene G.!

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 77 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 67.
  • Tuesday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Silver Alert Activated for 75-Year-Old Man Last Seen in Huntington Beach (mynewsla.com) — A Silver Alert is active after 75-year-old Preston Kirbysmith went missing Friday morning near Liberty Drive and Beach Boulevard in Huntington Beach, and he may be driving a gray 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. Huntington Beach residents are urged to watch for his vehicle and call 911 with any information to help safely locate him.
   

• Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (Sept. 10-17) (ocregister.com) — Orange County health inspectors temporarily closed several eateries last week, including Woody's Diner on Adams Avenue and San Sivar on Adams Avenue in Huntington Beach, both for health violations. San Sivar has since been cleared to reopen, while the list highlights other closures and reopenings across nearby cities that locals may frequent.
   

• Noah Fifita sets Arizona Wildcats career passing yards record, passing Nick Foles' mark (arizonasports.com) — A Huntington Beach native, quarterback Noah Fifita, just became the Arizona Wildcats' all-time leader in career passing yards, surpassing Nick Foles while also holding the school touchdown record. The former Servite High standout has stayed loyal through coaching changes, stacking multiple 3,000-yard seasons and leading Arizona back to bowl contention with consistently high-powered performances.
   

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★ Featured events ★

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  • DFC Expo Fall 2026 →
    Hotel Fera Anaheim - A Double Tree By Hilton, 100 The City Dr S, Orange
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • one year ago vs today.
    1st pic: Miss Kitty (left) Trinket (right) last year 2nd pic: Trinket (left) Miss Kitty (right) very recent. (Nextdoor Los Amigos)
  • My cactus is in full bloom this cactus blooms at least 4 times a year.
    If anyone wants a cutting i have pups I have cut off lmk, maybe we can trade, what cool succulents do you have? (Nextdoor Huntington Harbor West)
  • ABM Industries posted a job opening for Cleaner in Huntington Beach. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Inbound (Stocking) (T3422) in Huntington Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntington Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fountain Valley

  • Friday night high school football final scores for Orange County teams - (ocsportszone.com)

Westminster

  • James Wehr had traffic violations before fatal McLaren crash in Irvine (amedpost.com)
  • Man Charged with Fatal Crash in Garden Grove (mynewsla.com)

Costa Mesa

  • My Hero Academia in Concert Brings the Anime's Music to Life (nerdreactor.com)
  • OC Pride's Big Homecoming: Festival Returns to Downtown Santa Ana in October (ocregister.com)
  • Individual in Costa Mesa, 2 in Huntington Beach infected with West Nile virus (latimes.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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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