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Coffee in hand, Huntington Beach? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why rare sea turtle nests suddenly appeared on Huntington Beach this fall
  • What rod works best for inshore fishing off Huntington Beach?
  • Where Huntington Beach residents can get sandbags before more flooding hits

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

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 71 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 75, low: 61.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Olive ridley turtles break new ground in California (scotscoop.com) — Huntington Beach made marine biology history when an olive ridley sea turtle nested there for the first documented time, prompting a rapid rescue of 104 eggs ahead of Hurricane Polo. Scientists moved the eggs to the Aquarium of the Pacific for incubation and plan to release hatchlings back off Huntington Beach, tying the city directly into broader climate and El Niño-driven ocean changes.
   

2. Looking for a new (or used) 10-25 lb inshore spinning rod (bdoutdoors.com) — An inshore angler who regularly fishes from Huntington Beach to Long Beach is seeking advice on a versatile 10–25 lb spinning rod for local trips. They describe typical outings from small boats, time inside Huntington and Newport harbors, and current rods that feel either too light or too heavy for local bass, barracuda, bonito, and the occasional yellowtail.
   

3. Some California beaches forced to close after 'unusually high' ocean water levels from Tropical Storm Rachel (abc7ny.com) — Huntington Beach is distributing sandbags to residents as remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel and El Niño-driven swells push unusually high ocean water levels toward the coast, raising flooding concerns. With nearby Newport Beach already under a local emergency and piers closed, Huntington Beach neighbors should prepare for potential beach erosion, flooded roads, and hazardous surf through at least Tuesday.
   

4. Surfers from Haleiwa and Palolo Valley win titles in California (staradvertiser.com subscription) — A longboard surfing competition for Black surfers brought 6- to 8-foot swells and a packed field to Huntington Beach on Saturday, where visiting athletes claimed the men's and women's titles. While winners hailed from Hawaii and Canada, the event's growing profile highlights Huntington Beach's role as a premier surf stage for diverse competitors and fans alike.
   

5. Sunday Summary: Welcome Back, Speyer! (commercialobserver.com) — A major Orange County deal saw Westwood Financial pay $56.2 million for the grocery-anchored Peninsula Marketplace shopping center in Huntington Beach, signaling investor confidence in local retail real estate. The broader piece explains why both New York and Southern California office and mixed-use properties are drawing fresh capital, despite economic uncertainty and lingering concerns about downtown markets.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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