🌱 Who’s leading in La Habra’s City Council race right now?
La Habra, California Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you La Habra! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Who’s leading in La Habra’s City Council race right now?
- How did La Habra pull off its tense 42-35 playoff win?
- What does the tight supervisor race mean for La Habra’s future?
Also on today's calendar: Improv Show and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Why did the math teacher write "41596" on a napkin after lunch? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 90, low: 57.
- Sunday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 91 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• See 2026 November election results in Orange County (nbclosangeles.com) — La Habra residents can now see who’s leading their City Council race, with Jose Medrano currently ahead of three challengers in updated results. The article also compiles outcomes for county supervisor contests, city councils, and local ballot measures across Orange County so you can quickly check how neighboring communities voted. 
• La Habra football holds off Etiwanda to open CIF-SS title defense (ocregister.com) — La Habra High’s football team kicked off its CIF-SS Division 4 title defense at home with a 42-35 win over Etiwanda, powered by a huge night from sophomore running back CJ Dickerson. Despite missing star Kevika Mata’utia-Martinez, the Highlanders leaned on quarterback DJ Mitchell and a resilient offensive line to advance, with another playoff matchup coming next week.
• Election Night 2026 Results: Who's Set to be the Next North Orange County Supervisor? (voiceofoc.org) — La Habra voters are helping decide who will represent North Orange County on the powerful Board of Supervisors, with Buena Park Mayor Connor Traut holding a slim lead over Tim Shaw. The race will shape county decisions affecting services and funding in La Habra, where Democrats currently hold a registration edge but thousands of ballots are still being counted.
📸 Around La Habra
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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La Habra City Council Meeting →
La Habra City Council Chambers, 201 E. La Habra Blvd, La Habra
6:30 pm
Monday November 16
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Other local events
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Improv Show →
LHHS Black Box Theater, La Habra
6:00 pm -
Mobile Vaccine Clinic →
La Habra Community Center, 101 West La Habra Boulevard, La Habra
5:00 pm -
Foodies + New Friends: La Habra →
Restaurant of the Week, East Whittier Boulevard, La Habra
7:00 pm
Wednesday November 18
Friday November 20
Wednesday November 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Friday Book Chat-Adults Central →
Central Library, 7344 Washington Ave., Whittier
10:00 am -
Fall Play Performance
Cafeteria
4:00 pm -
PTA Movie Night
Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine, CA 92603
6:30 pm -
Cody Volk Live at Rodeo 72 →
Rodeo 72 Public Market, 7012 Walnut Grove Drive, Whittier
7:00 pm -
Fall Performance (The Minotaur) Night 3
Sonora High School Fullerton, CA 92833
7:00 pm -
CIF - Football Round 1 vs Desert Hot Springs
Sonora High School Fullerton, CA 92833
7:00 pm -
Varsity Football CIF Rd. 1 vs Valencia
Sandra Sanchez Thorstenson Stadium , South Whittier, CA 90604, U
7:00 pm -
WHS Fall Play: Little Women
Whittier High School
7:30 pm
Friday November 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello neighbors.
My son just found a lost black male dog on Amber Valley Dr. near First Ave. by the Southern California University of Health Sciences. Dog is wearing… (Nextdoor Blake-Martinez-Raymond)
- Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, Inc. posted a job opening for Entry-Level Tax Preparer in La Habra. Apply here.
- Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in La Habra. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Habra here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Remembering Longtime Fullerton Resident Mary 'Anita' Torres (fullertonobserver.com)
- Katie Monroe (psychologytoday.com)
- Veterans Week (cypresscollege.edu)
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- 377 apartments rise next to Brea Mall (urbanize.city)
Ok La Habra! 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: "Why did the math teacher write "41596" on a napkin after lunch?" — Because he wanted a piece of pi(e)! (Thank you Greg S. for sending it in!)
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