🌱 Charter Review Underway + King Tides + Toys For Tots With K9

Good day, people of Huntington Beach! It's me again, Sylvia, your host of the Huntington Beach Daily.

Every decade, there’s a charter review. Also, the King Tides were something to behold. Finally, Toys for Tots is happening Saturday.

First, today's weather:

Pleasant with periods of sun. High: 66 Low: 56.

Here are the top stories in Huntington Beach today:

1. Did you know that HB is one of 121 CA cities to be governed by a charter rather than the state’s general law? This charter is due for review, and each city council member appointed a resident to the review committee. The first meeting of the committee was Thursday. Minutes of the meeting are not yet available. (Surf City Break)
2. Did you see them? The King Tides peaked Saturday around the mid to late morning. They occur when “a new moon or full moon are closest to Earth and Earth is closest to the sun.” If you took some photos while out at the beach, please share them with the CA King Tide Project. While providing this information, the report’s authors also went on record stating that “up to $10 billion worth of existing property in California is likely to be underwater by 2050.” (NPR)
3. On Saturday, the HBPD will partner with USMC to hold its Toys for Tots campaign. Come to the HB Sports Complex at 18100 Golden West Street, between 10 AM and 2 PM to drop off a “new & unwrapped toy.” While you’re there, you can say hi to the officers and check out exhibits. The HB K9 will be “on-site accepting donations!” (@HBPoliceDept)
4. The Orange County Historical Society invites you to come to its annual Show & Tell holiday gathering. Happening on Thursday at 7:30 PM at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2400 North Canal Street in Orange, everyone’s welcome. “Bring a choice artifact, photo, or a bit of memorabilia that connects to an interesting story about Orange County’s past.” (OC Breeze)
5. The Fourth of July Executive Board met last month and selected “Hometown Tradition” as the theme for the 118th HB 4th of July Parade. Rejected themes included, “We the People,” “Proud to be an American,” and “Main Street Americana.” (Legistar)

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Today in Huntington Beach:

• ECA’s 25th Annual Royal Golf Tournament at the Huntington Club, 6501 Palm Avenue (8 AM)
• HBHS ASB Activity/Fundraiser (Chipotle @ SeaCliff) (5 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Huntington Beach: Misinformation about Project Homekey is circulating on social media, and the City would like to provide clarification. (Instagram)
• City of Huntington Beach: The City of HB is excited to launch a new website - www.SurfCityBreak.com - your online source for the latest happenings in Huntington Beach! Surf City Break will be updated weekly, so check in regularly for the latest info. (Instagram)

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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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