🌱 Anti-Semitic Flyers Near Bushard + Kneeboard Festival At Pier

Happy Wednesday, neighbors, and happy National Almond Day! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

The mayor has strong words for the person(s) distributing offensive flyers. Also, the Kneeboard Festival is coming Friday. Finally, an OCTA strike has been averted.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 64 Low: 47.

Here are the top five stories in Huntington Beach today:

1. Mayor Barbara Delgleize issued a press release on Tuesday regarding anti-Semitic flyers that have been cropping up in the City. (They were found “outside the roughly 15 homes in a cul-de-sac near Bushard Street and Hamilton Avenue.”) She communicated her disappointment and wants you to know that the HBPD is “actively investigating this situation and the source of the flyers.” She went on to remind residents that “in HB, we have zero tolerance for hateful rhetoric or prejudice within our community.” If you have any information about this incident, please reach out to the HBPD at 714-960-8811. (@CityofHBPIO, OC Register/paywall)
2. This Friday, you can see the 2022 Kneeboard Surfing USA Titles and Kneeboard Festival at the HB Pier. It is considered “one of the premier kneeboarding events in the world.” Attendance is free, and heats begin at 7 a.m. (@HBSurfCityUSA, 2)
3. We learned Tuesday that OCTA has reached a tentative agreement with the union representing its drivers. As a result, there is no current danger of a strike that could upset bus service in Orange County. (@CityofHBPIO)
4. Oakberry Açaí opened Monday at Pacific City! This business offers “a unique and fast experience for you to taste a healthy, all-natural and organic superfood all day long.” The grand opening took place at "9 a.m. in Lot 579, and the first 300 customers got a free açaí bowl.” (surfcityusa and pacific_city)
5. Does your child need books? Is money a little tight? There are free books for kids courtesy of the Assistance League! The giveaway, for grade levels K-8, will be at 8071 Slater Avenue in the courtyard of the thrift shop. Be there Saturday, 2-26, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.! (@hawesprincipal)

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Today in Huntington Beach:

• California Open Dancesport Championships at the Hilton Orange County (8 AM)
• The Huntington Beach Public Library offers a Citizenship Class via Zoom (10 AM)
• HBHS Volleyball Fundraiser with MOD Pizza at 7051 Yorktown Ave (10:30 AM to 10 PM)
• Bereavement Virtual Support with MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center (3 PM)
• Free Trivia! Wednesdays at Cruisers (8 PM)

From my notebook:

• Our Los Amigos neighbor is looking for recommendations for a seasoned acupuncturist. (Nextdoor)
• A Hopeview Track neighbor wants to participate in the Neighborhood Garage Sale Saturday, 2/19; what do they need to do? (Nextdoor)
• A Suburbia Park neighbor is wondering if anyone knows if the loud buzzing sound near Le Bard Park is coming out of the Keystone construction/development? (Nextdoor)
• Can you help an Old Town neighbor who needs a venue for a baby shower with 60-75 people in July? (Nextdoor)
• Our North Downtown HB wants to give a shout-out to Dr Janda whose skills in helping heal a torn rotator cuff injury without surgery are just amazing. Dr Robert L Janda, Natural Cure Doctors, 408 Westminster Ave Ste 12 Newport Beach CA 92663 (Nextdoor)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Sylvia Cochran

About me: Sylvia Cochran works out of sunny Southern California and has been freelance writing full-time since 2005. She loves dogs, cats, books, plays Best Fiends (don't judge), embraces social justice, and tries to live out Micah 6:8.