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Morning Huntington Beach! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Hurricane Rachel could impact Huntington Beach beaches this weekend
  • How HB detectives chased a storage-unit burglary suspect 70 miles away
  • Huntington Beach songwriter earns national honor for her latest country-pop track

Also on today's calendar: Elton Dom: The Young Elton Experience and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Sunday: Breezy; morning rain, temps: high: 73, low: 63.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 72 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. When will Hurricane Rachel reach California and which cities? (latination.com) — Huntington Beach residents are being warned that Hurricane Rachel, now a weakening tropical storm, could still send dangerous surf, strong rip currents, and heavy moisture toward Orange County as early as Saturday night. While landfall in California is unlikely, forecasters say coastal communities from San Diego through Huntington Beach should closely monitor beach advisories, flooding alerts, and updated forecasts this weekend.
   

2. Inland Empire career criminal arrested for storage unit theft in Coastal OC (newsantaana.com) — Huntington Beach police tracked a suspected career criminal from a local storage-unit burglary to Colton, arresting the individual and returning the suspect to Huntington Beach for booking. The report explains potential burglary charges, how PRCS status could affect the case, and why storage facilities across Orange County remain attractive targets, offering residents context on property-crime risks and enforcement.
   

3. Christina Ray's 'You Don't Feel Temporary' Named October 'Best Song Of The Month' (songwriteruniverse.com) — Huntington Beach songwriter and singer Christina Ray has just won SongwriterUniverse's October "Best Song Of The Month" contest for her country-pop track "You Don't Feel Temporary." The longtime local musician, who also runs two companies, is writing new material, exploring co-writing and publishing deals, and hopes her relatable songs will reach wider audiences and label artists.
   

4. Agency Says Sea Turtle Eggs Laid on California Beaches Are a First for the US West Coast (goodmenproject.com) — Sea turtle eggs have been discovered and fenced off near the Huntington Beach Pier, marking the first recorded natural sea turtle nesting on the U.S. West Coast. Local lifeguards, families, and officials are watching the protected sites closely as the eggs incubate over the next several weeks, hoping tides, storms, and busy beach events don't disturb this rare occurrence.
   

5. Top automotive conferences of 2027 (wardsauto.com) — Huntington Beach is slated to host the Finished Vehicle Logistics North America 2027 conference next April, drawing hundreds of senior auto and logistics leaders to discuss supply chains, tariffs, and digital transformation. It's one of several major auto industry gatherings highlighted nationwide, offering local professionals a chance to network and learn without leaving town.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This late afternoon, I lost my wallet somewhere on Banning between Bushard and Magnolia (I think).
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  • Hyatt Hotels Corporation posted a job opening for Part Time Greeter - Watertable ($26.90/hr.) in Huntington Beach. Apply here.
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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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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