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In today's newsletter:

  • Why two women jumped from the Huntington Beach Pier this morning
  • How a Huntington Beach athlete became a global fashion powerhouse
  • Huntington Beach man killed; what led to the driver’s 7-year sentence

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Two women jumped off the Huntington Beach Pier this morning (newsantaana.com) — Emergency crews rushed to the Huntington Beach Pier around 9:30 a.m. today after two women reportedly jumped into the ocean and were pulled from the water by lifeguards, then taken to a hospital in unknown condition. Police say there is no ongoing threat to the public and are asking witnesses to come forward, while also highlighting mental health crisis resources available to Huntington Beach and Orange County residents.
   

2. Jasmine Tookes: From California Girl to Global Supermodel Icon (explosion.com) — Huntington Beach gets a shout-out as the birthplace of supermodel and entrepreneur Jasmine Tookes, whose athletic Orange County upbringing helped launch her global fashion career. The profile tracks her rise with Victoria’s Secret, her JOJA beauty venture, and how she uses social media and business projects to shape her future.
   

3. Man gets 7 years in prison for DUI crash that killed a motorcyclist in Westminster (ocregister.com) — A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for a DUI crash in Westminster that killed 38-year-old motorcyclist Nathan Philip Perreault of Huntington Beach. The late-night collision at Beach Boulevard and McFadden Avenue led to multiple felony convictions, including hit-and-run and DUI-related charges, underscoring ongoing safety concerns for local drivers and riders.
   

4. Over $20K worth of drugs seized at a north Orange County traffic stop (newsantaana.com) — A recent Orange County Sheriff’s North Patrol traffic stop led to the seizure of over $20,000 in meth and crack, affecting policing in unincorporated areas that include parts of Huntington Beach. Deputies serving these county islands handle more than 70,000 calls a year, and the suspect now faces serious felony drug charges with potential multi-year prison terms and steep fines.
   

5. Solana Beach approves resolution against offshore drilling (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Local leaders in Solana Beach are citing the 2021 oil spill off Huntington Beach’s coast as a warning while they push back against a new federal plan to expand offshore drilling. Their unanimous resolution, echoing San Diego County’s stance, argues that another spill—even a small one—could devastate coastal tourism and ecosystems along Southern California beaches.
   

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  • Our sweet little Bigfoot.
    This little guy earned his name because of his extra toes on both his front paws. Bigfoot was shy at first but definitely coming out of his shell… (Nextdoor Sea Haven)
  • Sassy’s babies are all grown up and looking for their forever home 😻😻 These bonded brothers will bring double the love, double the fun and double the cheer this holiday ❤️ If you know someone who may be interested please share.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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