🌱 City Picks 100% Renewable Energy + Motorcycle Rider Arrested

Good day, people of Huntington Beach, and happy National Thank A Mail Carrier Day! Sylvia here with a fresh Huntington Beach Daily.

The City wants to receive 100% renewable energy from the OC Power Authority. Also, a motorcycle rider was arrested for the murder of his passenger. Finally, the Surf City Marathon is happening this weekend!

First, today's weather:

Pleasant with plenty of sun. High: 71 Low: 46.

Here are the top stories in Huntington Beach today:

1. Last Tuesday, the HB City Council voted to receive 100% renewable energy from the Orange County Power Authority. Councilmember Erik Peterson was the single vote against this plan. “The 100% Renewable Energy plan is the most expensive, costing approximately $123 per month, and will cost the city approximately $212,000 annually.” (OC Tribune)
2. The HBPD issued a press release Thursday that discussed an arrest in a September 11 traffic fatality. It happened on PCH, south of Warner Avenue, and involved a motorcycle rider and his passenger. The passenger died. Now, the rider has been arrested for murder. The PD says that before the collision, the rider was “driving the motorcycle at a high rate of speed and performing dangerous stunts, which contributed to the cause of the collision.” The suspect has been “cited or arrested five times for traffic-related charges” in the seven months prior to the accident. (@HBPoliceDept)
3. Remember that the 26th annual Surf City Marathon takes place on Sunday. We previously discussed the street closures. Even if you’re not participating, come on down to cheer on the runners! (Patch, cityofhb)
4. If you plan to apply for the OC property tax postponement program, you have until the 10th. This program is for “low income seniors and disabled property owners” and allows them to defer their fiscal year 2021-22 secured property taxes on their principal residence.” However, this program does not apply to delinquent taxes of prior years. (News Santa Ana)
5. Gong's Chinese Food at 6815 Warner Avenue celebrated their 44th Chinese New Year this week. The manager greeted guests with "Gong hei fat choy," which means "Happy New Year & Much Good Luck." Customers come for the great food and appreciate the Mandarin phrases the staff teaches them. (HBN)

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Today in Huntington Beach:

• Shipley Nature Center is open (9 AM to 1 PM)
• Master Class in Blockchain and Crypto (online) (5 PM)
• Moombahton & Reggaeton Party at The Circle OC (9 PM)
• The Secret Pop-Up Comedy Show at The Amazing Comedy Theater (9 PM)
• Orange County Drum & Bass at the Lava Kitchen And Bar (9 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Huntington Beach Union High School District hosted National Signing Day 2022! The school is so proud of the 36 remarkable student athletes who have the opportunity to continue their careers at the collegiate level. (Facebook)
• A Downtown Huntington Beach neighbor is looking for a Guinea Pig sitter/ check-in for when they're at work. (Nextdoor)
• A NE Huntington Beach neighbor reminds you that there are cat and kitten adoptions this weekend. (Nextdoor)
• Our Old Town neighbor is looking for feedback and recommendations on Dish TV. (Nextdoor)
• A Harbor Pines neighbor lost their key fob while walking the Bluff Trail in Brightwater. Did you find it? (Nextdoor)

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— 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.