🌱 Surf City Splash w/o Splash + National Guard At Optum Sites

Morning, people of Huntington Beach, and happy National Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day! Sylvia here with the Tuesday issue of the Huntington Beach Daily.

There was no splashing at the Surf City Splash, but it was still fun. Also, you may see National Guard members at COVID-19 testing stations. Finally, the HB Navigation Center is having a positive impact.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 76 Low: 46.

Here are the top stories today in Huntington Beach:

1. A sewage spill might have derailed the Surf City Splash part of the event, but the Surfrider Foundation nevertheless put on a great celebration. Helping residents kick off the New Year just right, the sponsors were on hand to make it happen. Zack’s was serving up the pancakes, and title sponsors did not hold back. The Mayor was on hand to greet visitors. (HB Chamber)
2. If you notice some California National Guard members at your COVID-19 testing facility, don’t worry. Governor Gavin Newsom activated National Guard personnel to assist at Optum Serve sites across the state. There, they will serve residents as “temporary clinical staff while permanent staff is hired.” (Patch)
3. The Huntington Beach Navigation Center is having an impact. On Monday, the venue posted one of its success stories, involving a woman who spent three years on the streets of HB. An outreach worker connected her with the Center. There, she created financial stability, searched for permanent housing, and after about nine months moved into her new home. (cityofhb)
4. The cities of Irvine, Fullerton, Buena Park, and Huntington Beach may soon know the electricity rates that the OC Power Authority intends to set. The Authority intends to set its official rates on Tuesday. The initial promise was to “offer power at slightly lower prices than Southern California Edison,” however, there’s no word yet if this is still the plan. (Voice of OC)
5. Called the “6 Kids No Brains” mountain bike trail, it is a destination for pro-level bikers with equipment to match their expertise. On Friday, a collision occurred on the single-track trail involving two mountain bikers. They had to be airlifted to area hospitals. (News Break)

Today in Huntington Beach:

• Bungalow Tradeshow at the Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort (9 AM to 6 PM)
• Winter Movie Series at the Biergarten (6 PM)
• 2nd Floor presents America’s Pub Quiz (6 PM)
• Comedy Night At Gallagher's Pub (8 PM & 10 PM)
• Deep House Tuesday at The Circle (9 PM)

From my notebook:

• Our La Cuesta by the Sea neighbor is looking to get a new garage door! - Anyone have any suggestions? They're looking for good quality, fair cost, and good customer service! Would love to work with a small local business! (Nextdoor)
• A Hopeview Track neighbor is thinking about pool design. Has anyone gone through the process of installing a pool? If so, was it worth it? Or, should they just look for a new home with a pool? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. (Nextdoor)
• A new Goldenwest Park neighbor is looking for a pool to swim laps in. Is there a local pool nearby that has a monthly rate for open swim? Any suggestions would be great! (Nextdoor)
• Our North Downtown HB neighbor highly recommends the new Persian restaurant that recently opened at 11th and Orange St in HB. (Nextdoor)
• A Huntington Harbour neighbor needs an Interior Designer Referral for assistance with mainly furniture selection, artwork placement, window treatments, closet design, etc. (Nextdoor)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.