🌱 Seniors Robbed + Sanitation Worker Strike? + CHP Cracks Down

Good morning, people of Huntington Beach! Sylvia here with today's copy of the Huntington Beach Daily.

The bad guys are looking for easy targets and think they found them in seniors. Also, the holiday season might kick off with a sanitation worker strike. Finally, don’t run afoul of the CHP this Thanksgiving!

First, today's weather:

Very warm with plenty of sun. High: 79 Low: 52.

Here are the top stories today in Huntington Beach:

1. 'Tis the season for robberies. On Tuesday, authorities warned residents that robberies are now happening in parking lots. Another ruse used consists of “follow-home robberies where suspects ambush seniors as they enter their neighborhood.” The HBPD notes that the people will follow the targets “and make any attempt they can to speak to them, touch them, shake their hand, grab their arm.” Some seniors don’t realize they were robbed until much later. (CBS)
2. HB might see a strike of sanitation workers employed by Republic Services. On Wednesday, members of Teamsters Local 396 voted to authorize a strike because “little progress has been made in addressing worker concerns, including excessive working hours and constant harassment on the job.” If both sides cannot agree on terms, there may be trash piling up over the holidays. (Random Lengths News)
3. Last year, California Highway Patrol officers dealt with 33 traffic-related fatalities over Thanksgiving. This year, all available CHP officers will work a crackdown on impaired driving, we learned Wednesday. It started at 6 p.m. Wednesday and continues until 11:56 p.m. on Sunday. If you are “speeding, distracted or not wearing seat belts,” expect to be pulled over. On the other side of the coin, the CHP will keep eyes open for motorists stranded on the side of the road to see if they can help. (Patch)
4. Rick M. from HB won $41,236.96 at the Pala Casino Spa & Resort on Tuesday. He invested $50 on a bet at the $10 Double Double Bonus Poker game. A Royal Flush later, Rick will be having a very happy Thanksgiving, indeed. (@PalaCasino)
5. Orange County is in the midst of a red flag warning that began Wednesday morning. Do you know what this means? For starters, it means knowing how to get out of your neighborhood if a fire sparks. Secondly, move flammable objects away from your home’s exterior. Keep a portable radio ready, have your vehicle’s gas tank filled, and avoid doing anything that might cause a spark. (@NWSSanDiego)

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Today in Huntington Beach:

• 10th Annual Huntington Beach Turkey Wobble, 21599 PCH (7 a.m.)
• Thanksgiving Day Mass at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 8345 Talbert Avenue (9 a.m.)
• Coastal Thanksgiving Brunch at the Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel, 21100 PCH (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
• Thanksgiving at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, 21500 PCH (12 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
• All-You-Can-Eat Thanksgiving Feast at the Biergarten @Old World, 7561 Center Avenue (12 p.m. to 4 p.m.)

Huntington Beach Patch Notebook

• Huntington Beach Fire Dept.: Are you getting ready for a safe Thanksgiving? If you are using a turkey fryer to cook your turkey this year, please watch this video, and learn a few tips from Fire Inspector Noah Fisher. (Instagram)
• Visit Huntington Beach: Huntington Beach is bringing the best of both worlds this holiday season, warm weather and oceanfront ice skating rinks. Ice skate next to the ocean and take in the sunshine while skating underneath palm trees and blue skies. (Facebook)
• City of Huntington Beach: Join the HB Human Relations Task Force online for an evening of community dialogue on December 2 from 6-8 PM! HOPE is where our stories begin as we discuss homelessness with our neighbors and explore community solutions. (Instagram)
• Huntington Beach Council on Aging: The HBCOA Travel Program recently took a group of seniors to tour the new state-of-the-art Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. The group was enthralled with beautiful exhibit areas, galleries, theater, and collections of costumes. (Facebook)
• Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce: Small business owners, don’t forget to invite your customers to celebrate on the big day - Saturday, November 27th. SmallBizSat is a great way to kick off the holiday shopping season and remind your community how important it is to shop local. (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. She loves dogs, cats, books, plays Best Fiends (don't judge), embraces social justice, and tries to live out Micah 6:8.

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