🌱 Patch AM: What happens if Huntington Beach misses the 120-day housing deadline?

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In today's newsletter:

• What happens if Huntington Beach misses the 120-day housing deadline?

Also on today's calendar: Celebrate Christmas Eve at St. James The Great and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Downpours; windy in the a.m., with a high of 66 and low of 58 degrees.
• Thursday: Breezy with occasional rain, temps: high: 66, low: 59.
• Friday: A couple of showers, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Clock is ticking: Judge says Huntington Beach must adopt housing plan within 120 days (latimes.com subscription) — Huntington Beach has 120 days to adopt a state-compliant housing plan or face restricted zoning powers and more “builder’s remedy” projects that bypass local rules. The ruling escalates a long-running clash between city leaders and state officials over how many new homes Surf City must allow, even as local officials argue they’re already permitting significant housing and pursuing further legal challenges.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Huntington Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 24

• Celebrate Christmas Eve at St. James The Great
  St. James Episcopal Church, 3209 Via Lido, Newport Beach
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 26

• Tap Takeover and Live Music (Classic Rock)
  Meadowlark Golf Club , 16782 Graham St , Huntington Beach
  5:30 pm

Saturday December 27

• Athlete Registration
  Ocean View High School , 17071 Gothard St , Huntington Beach
  9:30 am

Sunday December 28

• Winter Flight
  Pinot's Palette , 7811 Edinger Ave Suite 110 , Huntington Beach
  1:00 pm
• Wild Fork Huntington Beach- Holiday BBQ Event
  20002 Brookhurst St , Huntington Beach
  8:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• NYE - New Years Eve - That 80s Prom with Missing Persons - 80s band Flashback Heart Attack
  Tiki Bar , 1700 Placentia Ave , Costa Mesa
  8:00 pm

Sunday January 4

• Twelfth Night holiday tea
  7561 Center Ave , Huntington Beach
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 24

• Mindfulness Meditation
  Westminster City Senior Center , 8200 Westminster Blvd. , Westminster
  9:00 am
• Christmas with ELVIS 2025 | Old World Biergarten Huntington Beach Holiday Show — The Orange County City Guide
  Biergarten @ Old World HB Restaurant & Bar , 7561 Center Ave #49 , Huntington Beach
  5:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• City Hall Closure
  City Hall - Fountain Valley CA 92708
  7:00 am
• Longevity Stick
  Westminster City Senior Center , 8200 Westminster Blvd. , Westminster
  9:00 am
• Fountain Valley Support Group
  18255 Brookhurst St , Fountain Valley
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Mile Square Park Jam
  Mile Square Regional Park , 16801 Euclid St , Fountain Valley
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  Ryder, a dog who went missing in Huntington Beach, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 42 minutes. Message from Owner: "he is very… (Nextdoor Lake Park)
• I can't find the post that was asking about harness for her boyfriend's 90lb dog.
  I believe she was in Stanton & her boyfriend had his toes ambutated. I would like to give her the "no-pull harness" & heavy duty rope type leash I… (Nextdoor NE Huntington Beach)

• TS Conductor Corp posted a job opening for Machine Operator - 3rd - Pultrusion in Huntington Beach. Apply here.
• Karman Space & Defense posted a job opening for 1st Shift CNC Mill Machinist (Clearance Required) in Huntington Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntington Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fountain Valley

• Uni boys basketball team tops TVT, advances to finals of Westminster tourney - (ocsportszone.com)

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• OC Restaurant, Bakery Announces Closure (patch.com)
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• Charlie's (OTCMKTS:CHUCD) Trading 7.8% Higher - Still a Buy? (marketbeat.com)

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