🌱 5 Points Coat Drive + Exposure On Ellis Ave + Meet St. Nick

Get on up, Huntington Beach! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Huntington Beach.

Many of you came out and donated to the coat drive at 5 Points Plaza. Also, there was an indecent exposure. Finally, learn everything you always wanted to know about St. Nicholas!

First, today's weather:

Low clouds and fog breaking. High: 62 Low: 50.

Here are the top stories today in Huntington Beach:

1. Update on the 5-Points Plaza Annual "Coats for Kids" Event: Last Friday was a success! Booths were set up, the manager of the mall was cooking hot dogs to thank donors, and Guitarist Megan Brown provided the entertainment. Thank you to all who donated! (HB News)
2. A man walks into an apartment near Ellis Avenue and Beach Boulevard. Except, on Wednesday, it didn’t end in a joke. A 26-year-old was charged with walking into a woman’s apartment on Monday and exposing himself. He’s had a prior conviction for indecent exposure. His charge now reads, “one count each of burglary and indecent exposure with a prior conviction, both felonies, as well as misdemeanor counts of battery and resisting arrest.” The arraignment is scheduled for December 17. (My News LA)
3. Are you curious about St. Nicholas? Have you heard about the custom of leaving your shoes in front of your door in the evening before St. Nick’s Day? Find out what it’s all about by visiting St. Mary’s by the Sea Church at 321 10th Street. Come this Sunday, and stick around after any one of the Sunday masses. (OC Catholic)
4. The former Mayor of HB, Cathy Green, has a new job. On Wednesday, she was elected Vice President of the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA), the nation’s largest statewide coalition of public water agencies. “Cathy’s hard work, decades of policy experience and platform of creating abundant water supply for California” were some reasons why she was picked, according to OCWD President Steve Sheldon. (HB News)
5. As predicted, COVID numbers are inching up. Wednesday’s reports noted that the OC’s number of hospitalized patients went up from 181 to 196. ICU patient counts went from 43 to 52. The county recorded 222 new infections. (My News LA)

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Today in Huntington Beach:

• Career Information Session at the HB Adult School (online) (9 AM)
• Spanish Microblading Training at Fox Microblading & PMU Academy starts, 5075 Warner Avenue (10 AM)
• Kundalini Yoga, Gong and Celestial Communication Meditation at Seventh Chakra Yoga, 19171 Magnolia Street (11 AM)
• Dreamstate presents Kai Tracid at the Circle OC, 8901 Warner Avenue (9 PM)
• The Secret Pop-Up Comedy Show at the Amazing Comedy Theater, 19480 Beach Boulevard (9 PM)

Huntington Beach Patch Notebook

• Huntington Beach Fire Dept.: Fire sprinklers saved lives today! Today, a fire occurred inside a four-story senior living apartment and was quickly contained by two fire sprinklers. The first-in firefighters quickly assessed the scene and successfully extinguished the rest. (Instagram)
• Huntington Beach Art Center: If you have not seen the current exhibition, "Inspired," please race there right away! This annual event represents lots of opportunities for local artists. If you enjoy viewing new art, the 2021 Inspired exhibition promises much. (Instagram)
• Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce: Huntington Beach, join the Chamber for its Holiday Mix & Mingle AM Connect at 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM today! Share the gift of giving at the toy drive benefiting “Toys for Joy.” (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.

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