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Greetings Huntington Beach! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What jurors are hearing about the deadly Huntington Beach alley ambush
  • Where could Huntington Beach's next DUI checkpoint pop up Thursday night?
  • Can Huntington Beach hand Yorba Linda its first loss Friday night?

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

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 78 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 78, low: 67.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 77 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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