🌱 Somber Procession For Officer Vella + Newland/Yorktown Crash

Happy Wednesday, Huntington Beach; today is National Meatball Day! Let's start today off on an informed note, shall we?

The City said goodbye to its fallen officer. Also, the Irvine PD is investigating the crash that happened yesterday. Finally, a new Target will open at Garfield and Beach.

First, today's weather:

Fog in the a.m.; mostly sunny. High: 64 Low: 52.

Here are the top five stories today in Huntington Beach:

1. HB neighbors lined the streets early this morning to honor fallen HBPD Officer Nicholas Vella. A memorial service was held at the Honda Center with “thousands of friends, relatives, and co-workers” in attendance. (Fox 11)
2. Update On The Newland/Yorktown vehicle accident: We learned Monday night that the car crash resulted in two fatalities. Two brothers, “both students at Edison High School were killed.” The city-owned Chevrolet Silverado was driven by a 38-year-old man who wasn’t hurt. “‘I am so sorry to hear about the tragic traffic collision that took place this morning,’ Huntington Beach Mayor Barbara Delgleize said in a statement.” The Irvine PD is investigating the accident because it involves a city-owned vehicle. (Fox)
3. On April 3, Target will celebrate the grand opening of its new store at Garfield and Beach. The 19041 Beach Boulevard store offers you 34,000 square feet of shopping opportunities. Another store will be opening in Costa Mesa and is currently hiring staff. (HB News)
4. The crews at the I-405 Improvement Project are making progress. Drivers should be aware of northbound I-405 closures beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday and running to about 8:30 a.m. on Sunday. Freeway ramps will also be closed. (I-405 Improvement Project)
5. Do you want to visit some women-owned businesses in HB? The city makes it easy with a listing of some of Huntington Beach's female entrepreneurs. They include Houseplant Nation, Wet Dog Tavern, and Red Table. (Surf City USA)

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Today in Huntington Beach:

• Improving Fertility Naturally (online) (11 AM)
• OC Cigar Night Business Mixer at Hot Rods & Handguns (5:30 PM)
• Rebecca Oaxaca Lays Down a Bunt at the Claire Trevor Theatre (7:30 PM)
• The HB Patio presents Hemperors Comedy (8 PM)
• DJ Karaoke at Tumbleweeds Bar & Grill (8 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Huntington Beach Union High School District congratulates ACSA Region 17 Every Student Succeeding Nominee, AJ Lopez! AJ is a student at Marina High School, known for his strong Viking spirit. His resilience and ability to succeed inside and outside the classroom make him stand out. (Facebook)

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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.