Oil Spill + No Masks + Coyote Hazing Guidelines

Rise and shine, Huntington Beach! Let's get you all caught up to start this Sunday, October 3 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

There are developing reports of an oil spill off the coast. Also, Buzz Patterson delights in not seeing any masks. Finally, here’s how to haze a coyote.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and nice. High: 82 Low: 63.

Here are the top stories today in Huntington Beach:

1. The Office of Spill Prevention (OSPR) received reports of what is likely oil in federal waters. There is a suspicious sheen that is “several miles offshore of Huntington Beach.” At this point, the OSPR doesn’t know “source, volume, and oil type.” (@CalSpillWatch)
2. Buzz Patterson, who ran and lost in California’s 7th Congressional District election in 2020, is at the Airshow. Yes, he’s having a good time. Oh, and he’d like you to know that there’s “not a mask in sight.” (@BuzzPatterson)
3. You might expect to see coyotes in the Bolsa Chica Wetlands. However, a local resident saw one on her roof. When calling OC Animal Control, she was told, “There’s nothing to be done about coyotes. Just keep your pets safe.” Should you decide to haze a visiting coyote, the City suggests using air horns, pepper spray, and yelling. (OC Register, Coyote Hazing Guidelines)

Today in Huntington Beach:

• Roll Out to the Huntington Beach Boardwalk for a morning skate, 326 Main Street. (9:30 a.m.)
• Aloha Fair Arts and Crafts at 16168 Beach Boulevard. (11 a.m.)
• SeaLegs at the Beach hosts Reggae Sunday, 17851 PCH. (1 p.m.)

Huntington Beach Patch Notebook

• Visit Huntington Beach: Have you picked up your airshow merchandise yet? There is still time! (Instagram)
• City of Huntington Beach: The Huntington Beach Art Center presents the Surf City Arts Fest Pop-Up Shop October 1-30, 2021. This is a great time to see original, artisan-made fine arts and crafts, and even view demonstration videos! (Instagram)
• Huntington Beach Public Library: Check out HBPL’s recognition of Banned Books Week! Do you know the 7th, 6th, and 5th most-challenged books in the US in 2020? (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. Her SEO-optimized internet copy includes social media marketing projects and German to English business translations. She loves dogs, cats, books, plays Fishdom (don't judge), embraces social justice, and tries to live out Micah 6:8.

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