🌱 HB Sanitation Worker Strike + 1st Street Trash Bin Firebug

Morning, Huntington Beach! It's Saturday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around town today.

The HBFD made quick work of a structure fire on Harbour Lane. Also, you might not have your trash picked up. Finally, the PD arrested a firebug who operated around 1st Street.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 63 Low: 43.

Here are the top stories in Huntington Beach today:

1. The HBFD received a report of a structure fire Friday. Located at 16544 Harbour Lane, firefighters arrived on the scene and quickly got the fire under control. A final update to the situation notes that they were able to contain the fire to one unit. (@HBFD_PIO)
2. Sanitation workers in HB and Anaheim went on strike Thursday. More than 400 Republic Services employees are no longer providing trash collection services for some residents and businesses. Affected areas are those near the 57 Freeway, as well as from the 55 Freeway to Imperial Highway. Residents should continue to take out their bins and leave them. HB officials say that “if warranted, the city will implement plans for alternate trash disposal options and announce those plans.” (OC Register/potential paywall)
3. On Tuesday, the HBPD arrested a man who allegedly had been setting at least seven residential trash bins on fire. The suspect is a 42-year-old Barstow resident. Affected households were located “between 1st and 7th streets.” (Daily Pilot)
4. Congratulations to local resident Linda Chavez-Gaffney! She was initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. The Society recognizes “excellence in all academic disciplines” and has been in existence since 1897. (HB News)
5. The man who used to sell Trump hats in various HB locations was one of the people unlawfully entering the Capitol in January. On Tuesday, he was sentenced to 35 days in prison. He agreed to plead guilty to “charges of parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building.” He has to surrender by January 3 to begin serving his sentence. (Ceng News)

Today in Huntington Beach:

• Donut Derelicts Cars & Coffee at Adams Avenue Donuts (5 AM)
• Breakfast With Santa at the Murdy Park and Community Center (8:30 AM)
• FREE SALT (Surfers Awareness in Lifesaving Techniques) Training at 21071 PCH (8:30 AM)
• California Concealed Carry Weapons Permit Training at Hot Rods & Handguns (9:30 AM)
• Holiday Storytime at the in the Pavilion Event Plaza in Bella Terra (11 AM)
• The Biergarten Presents Aeromyth at Old World HB (6 PM)

From my notebook:

• It's time to watch the festive boat parade! It takes place today and Sunday at 5:15 PM in Huntington Harbour. (Instagram)
• Ice skate next to the ocean and take in the sunshine while skating underneath palm trees and blue skies. (Facebook)
• Have you noticed that the Huntington Beach Public Works Department has begun installing traffic and bike lane enhancements on Delaware Street? This is only phase one of a two-phase project. (Instagram)
• Are you looking to join a fun and supportive group of local artists? The Huntington Beach Artist Council might be just the group for you! It was founded to give local artists a way to connect with each other and the local arts community. (Instagram)
• Our Hopeview Track neighbor has adorable kittens - two male and three female. They have been around dogs and people and need good homes. (Nextdoor)
• In the Seacliff area, a neighbor is moving and wanted to check if anyone recently moved and has boxes to get rid of. They can pick them up. (Nextdoor)
• There's a new community group in Huntington Harbour: HB Czechs and Slovaks. Everyone who is interested is welcome to join. (Nextdoor)
• Our Brookhurst Street neighbor is a quilter looking to buy a steam travel iron. They can't find any at the local stores. The full sizes irons are too heavy. (Nextdoor)

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You're all caught up 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.