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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 scientists quietly collected 104 turtle eggs from Huntington Beach
  • Will Tropical Storm Rachel shut down plans in Huntington Beach?
  • Normal scan after a Huntington Beach crash—can you still claim injury?

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

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Some rain in the morning, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, temps: high: 72, low: 59.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Olive ridley turtles break new ground in California (scotscoop.com) — Olive ridley sea turtles have nested for the first time on the California coast, including a clutch of 104 eggs laid on Huntington Beach that scientists rushed to rescue ahead of Hurricane Polo. NOAA and Aquarium of the Pacific teams relocated 204 eggs from Seal Beach and Huntington Beach for incubation, hoping to release the hatchlings back at those local beaches within two months.
   

• Tropical Storm Rachel Floods Southern California Prior to Landfall: October 2026 Travel Alert (thegatewithbriancohen.com) — Tropical Storm Rachel is already driving dangerous surf, flooding, and travel disruptions along the Southern California coast, with social media video showing Huntington Beach parking areas and nearby streets affected today. Residents are urged to expect more heavy rain, rough waves, and possible flight delays, and to reconsider nonessential travel or at least monitor conditions closely over the next few days.
   

• How Is a Mild Brain Injury Proven When Scans Look Normal? (gosuits.com) — If you're ever in a serious crash in or near Huntington Beach and walk away with a "normal" CT scan, this guide explains how a mild brain injury can still be proven in a California claim. It details medical testing, symptom diaries, witness accounts, and legal standards that Orange County attorneys use to connect subtle cognitive changes to collisions on local freeways.
   

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  • The many moods of the Pacific.
    Just another beautiful day in Huntington Beach. (Nextdoor Huntington Landmark)
  • Kudos to our very own Central Park (near the public library).
    Pictured are: - a Great Egret - a Least Sandpiper - a female Lesser Goldfinch - an Osprey - an Osprey - a Black Phoebe - a Canada Goose - an adult… (Nextdoor Los Amigos)
  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T2051) in Huntington Beach. Apply here.
  • CDS (Club Demonstration Services) posted a job opening for Part Time Product Demonstrator in Costco in Westminster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntington Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fountain Valley

  • Souplantation plans to reopen its Fountain Valley restaurant in 2027 (nbclosangeles.com)
  • Souplantation is planning to return to California in 2027 after a six-year absence (qz.com)
  • Kei Concepts Opens Ghost Kitchen, Holy Heat (ocbj.com)

Westminster

  • Special: Elton Dom: The Young Elton Experience at Rose Center Theater in Westminster (broadwayworld.com)

Long Beach

  • New Details Released In Hit-And-Run That Killed Grandmother: Police (patch.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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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