🌱 Free Sandbags At Public Works Yard + Czech Food On Bolsa Ave.

Morning, neighbors! Sylvia here with a brand-new issue of the Huntington Beach Daily.

If you have not already done so, get your free sandbags now! Also, Hello Kitty is collaborating with Forever 21. Finally, current council member Erik Peterson is planning for the future.

First, today's weather:

Rain, heavy at times; cool. High: 61 Low: 42.

Here are the top stories in Huntington Beach today:

1. Do you need sandbags? Pick them up for free at the Warner Fire Station, Edison Community Center, or Public Works Yard. The City announced Monday that they’re open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Just bring your own shovel. (Surf City Break)
2. If you are a Hello Kitty fan, like many local high school and college students, you can now stop by Forever 21 and buy branded products. Licensed by Sanrio, the clothing chain, as of Thursday, carries a collection that includes cross-body bags, cropped tees, crew socks, and bodysuits. Stocking stuffers include Hello Kitty nail file sets and eyeshadow palettes. (@hellokitty, Forever 21)
3. Council member Erik Peterson announced Monday that he will run for the California Board of Equalization. He has nailed down the endorsements of United States Representative Michelle Steel and former Congress person Dana Rohrabacher. As noted by insiders, “Peterson understands the struggles of Californians, who are overtaxed and overregulated in every aspect of daily life.” (HB News)
4. On Friday, the Student Senate and Executive Board of the Associated Students of Orange Coast College resolved to ask the Coast Community College District to “require vaccine exempt students to begin COVID-19 testing the week of Jan. 24.” At this time, the testing requirement begins on January 31. The resolution is supposed to support “the Coast Federation of Educators and CCCD’s faculty union,” which have asked for earlier testing of students. (Coast Report)
5. If you have a hankering for “Czech-inspired pastry filled with fruits, meats and cheese,” we have good news! We learned Monday that the Kolache Factory, which already has a branch in Tustin, has come to HB at 6502 Bolsa Avenue. The bakery reports no staffing issues, which means great customer service! (OC Register/pay wall)

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Today in Huntington Beach:

• Optum Medical Group Onsite Hiring Event (11 AM)
• Bike Night & Taco Tuesday at the Huntington Beach Church (5 PM)
• Comedy Night at Gallagher's Pub (7:30 PM)
• Free Trivia Tuesday at Triple Crown Tavern (7:30 PM)
• Deep House Tuesdays at The Circle OC (9 PM)

From my notebook:

• Big kudos to the neighbors in Carr Park, who found and turned in a wallet they saw in the Stater Brothers parking lot on Saturday. (Nextdoor)
• Our Hopeview Track neighbor is a Pampered Chef consultant with tons of stuff that they're looking to purge at discounts. If anyone is interested in old, new, retired products, please reach out! (Nextdoor)
• Do you know where a Lake/Utica neighbor can find good tripe for making menudo? (Nextdoor)
• An Old Town neighbor is looking for tamales. Is anyone selling homemade tamales or knows where they can buy some? (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— 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.