🌱 Saybrook Lane Closures + Melissa Murphy Finishes Her Latest Mural

Hey, neighbors; today is World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD)! Sylvia here with your Saturday issue of the Huntington Beach Daily.

Public Works crews will be doing some repaving. Also, the St. Bonaventure school play structure has a gorgeous new view. Finally, the celebration of Ramadan begins.

First, today's weather:

Low clouds, then some sun. High: 66 Low: 56.

Here are the top five stories today in Huntington Beach:

1. Mark your calendars, there are road closures ahead! We learned Friday that HB Public Works “plans to temporarily close Saybrook Lane from Heil to just south of Fisher for street repaving.” This will take place April 13 to 15. (@CityofHBPIO)
2. Local mural artist Melissa Murphy finished her latest masterpiece. It features “happily splashing dolphins, sly-looking sharks, cavorting seals, a friendly turtle and students playing at the Huntington Beach Pier,” which she created for the St. Bonaventure school play structure. It “was created to show God’s love in the community” and inspired by “the stained-glass at St. Bonaventure Church.” The mural was blessed and dedicated a couple of weeks ago. (OC Catholic)
3. OC Muslims are beginning their observance of the holy month of Ramadan. Participants “go on a 30-day fast, during which they’ll abstain from food, drink or water between sunrise and sunset.” The first day of fasting begins today. However, this is the first time since the pandemic that the faithful may return to in-person prayers at their mosque. (Voice of OC)
4. You don’t need to be a frequent visitor to the NextDoor app to know that coyote sightings are getting more frequent in HB. The HBPD said Friday that it “received numerous reports of residents leaving food out to feed coyotes.” Officers want you to know that it “is not only dangerous, but also illegal.” The animals lose their natural fear of humans, which creates hazardous conditions. (HBPD)
5. Turtle Trek at Los Cerritos Wetlands is back, y’all! It’s happening today and “not only will you observe sea turtles but also interesting wildlife like egrets and perhaps a great blue heron or two.” You go “on a wonderful walk along the levy of the San Gabriel River” that is guided by an environmental educator. So, wear close-toed shoes and be at the driveway/parking area at the corner of 1st Street and PCH in Seal Beach at 8 a.m. sharp! (Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust)

Today in Huntington Beach:

• Saturday Arts & Crafts at the Oak View Branch Library (9:30 AM)
• Corgi Beach Day at Huntington Beach Dog Beach (10 AM)
• Sullen Beach Days w/The Untouchables at SeaLegs at the Beach (2 PM)
• Teen Clothing Swap Donation Drop Off Day at 7111 Talbert Avenue (2 PM)
• HBHS Boys Lacrosse Fundraiser (poker night) at Optimum Crossfit (4 PM)

From my notebook:

• Our Cape Ann neighbor is looking for a trustworthy and reliable auto repair center that specializes in Honda and Lexus vehicles and uses genuine parts. (Nextdoor)
• A Hopeview Track neighbor started a new group: Growing Food - Everyone who is interested is welcome to join. Here's the link: https://nextdoor.com/g/2vjh8m0... (Nextdoor)
• A neighbor in Huntington Harbour says their car occasionally will not start. It is a Toyota Prius, and they took it in one whole day and can’t find the problem. It is garaged. Any ideas? (Nextdoor)

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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. She loves dogs, cats, books, plays Best Fiends (don't judge), embraces social justice, and tries to live out Micah 6:8.