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Good morning to you Huntington Beach! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much could Huntington Beach pay if housing fines return?
  • See why a Huntington Beach taproom ranks among OC's best breweries
  • Big AI retail festival is heading to Huntington Beach this month

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

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 77 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 77, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Humid, with a high of 76 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. California seeks more fines from Huntington Beach in housing fight (wheninyourstate.com) — Huntington Beach faces renewed pressure from California over its housing plan, with the state asking a court to reinstate $50,000‑per‑month fines until required zoning changes are finished. City leaders adopted a new housing element in June, but regulators say it still falls short, leaving taxpayers potentially on the hook for hundreds of thousands of dollars if compliance isn't reached before key October court dates.
   

2. Best of Orange County 2026: Best craft brewery (ocregister.com) — Green Cheek Beer Co., which operates a taproom in Huntington Beach, has been named one of Orange County's top craft breweries by Register readers. The small, neighborhood-focused brewery emphasizes laid-back taproom culture, award-winning West Coast IPAs, and limited distribution, giving local beer fans another celebrated spot to gather close to home.
   

3. Nisum to bring AI pilot to production insights to RetailClub 2026 (startupbeat.com) — Huntington Beach will host the RetailClub AI Festival 2026 from September 22–24, drawing about 2,000 retail and technology leaders to town. Consulting firm Nisum will lead sessions on turning AI pilots into profitable, scalable projects, adding a high-profile business and networking opportunity for local tech workers, retailers, and service providers around the city's hotels and venues.
   

4. Fed under Warsh hands down unanimous September rate decision (investmentnews.com) — Finance experts gathered at the Future Proof festival in Huntington Beach this week were already bracing for the Federal Reserve's first interest‑rate hike in three years, which has now arrived. The Fed raised its benchmark rate to 3.75%–4%, and speakers warned more hikes could follow, meaning higher borrowing costs and choppier markets for local homeowners, investors, and businesses.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Huntington Beach

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday October 3
  • 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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  • Hi Everyone
    Our dog went missing. We live in trinidad. He's a white Multi-Pooh. His name is Simba. If you find him, please call us at (714) 280-3000. Thank… (Nextdoor Huntington Harbour)
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    We're assuming its a stray. Very skittish but comes every night for his dinner. We call him cowdog. Im looking to TNR him but he hasn't come around… (Nextdoor Moffett Summerfield)
  • Globe Life posted a job opening for Life Insurance Sales Representative in Huntington Beach. Apply here.
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for In-Store Shopper (Online Orders) - Part Time in Huntington Beach. 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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