🌱OVSD On Republic Services + Black & White Sneaker Bandit

Happy Sunday, people of Huntington Beach; today is National Frozen Food Day! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started.

OVSD Board Vice President weighs in on Republic Services. Also, who is the Black & White Sneaker Bandit? Finally, Peterson Elementary had a fantastic Read Across America Day.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cool. High: 61 Low: 42.

Here are the top five stories today in Huntington Beach:

1. On Friday, the Ocean View School District addressed the Huntington Beach City Council to outline what its board’s vice president heard while at the scene of the Wintersburg fire. According to the Fire Chief, "neither he nor the HBFD recommended the demolition of the structures." Moreover, the District notes Republic Services’ lack of response regarding a potential buyer for the property or maintenance requests. It is “calling for accountability” of Republic Services. (@WintersburgHB)
2. The FBI alerted residents Friday that it is now looking for the "Black & White Sneaker Bandit." This individual is suspected of being involved in “at least 8 bank robberies in the cities of Fullerton, Huntington Beach & Costa Mesa.” If you know anything, call 3104776565. (@FBILosAngeles)
3. Peterson Elementary was a popular place to be for Read Across America Day on Wednesday. “Huntington Beach Mayor Barbara Delgleize, City Councilwoman Natalie Moser, Fire Chief Scott Haberle and other leaders read to children at Peterson in three 15-minute increments.” A happy principal noted that “every year, this becomes a bigger and bigger event here at Peterson.” Nice! (Daily Pilot)
4. Assemblywoman Janet Nguyen was on hand Saturday for the grand opening of Four Sons Brewery. The new tap-house is located at 401 South Main Street. (@JanetNguyenCA)
5. Crabfest 2022 is on! On March 26, attendees receive a five-course dinner featuring salad, clam chowder, bread, all-you-can-eat chilled crab, shrimp, and ice cream. The cash bar opens at 3 p.m. Head on down to the Senior Center! (HB News)

Today in Huntington Beach:

• Arts & Crafts Marketplace at Old World Village (10 AM to 4 PM)
• Paint And Vino Event at Slater's 50/50 (12 PM)
• California Bridal & Wedding Expo at the OC Fair & Event Center (12:30 PM to 5 PM)
• Hamlet at Golden West College (2 PM)
• Rose Center Theater’s Into the Woods (2 PM)

From my notebook:

• Our Beachwalk neighbor wants to remind you of the HUGE Community GARAGE SALE on Saturday, April 9 from 8am-12pm. It is sponsored by PK Real Estate. (Nextdoor)
• A South GWC neighbor saw 2 coyotes on Wishingwell Lane. (Nextdoor)
• A Yorktown neighbor has Girl Scout Cookies for sale!! (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.