🌱 Surf City Splash Canceled + Perform At The Cherry Blossom Fest

Good morning, people of Huntington Beach, and happy National Spaghetti Day! Sylvia here with today's copy of the Huntington Beach Daily.

The Dominguez Channel sewage spill resulted in the Surf City Splash cancellation. Also, the Cherry Blossom Festival is looking for performers. Finally, flights at John Wayne Airport continue to be canceled.

First, today's weather:

Areas of fog, then sun; cool. High: 58 Low: 45.

Here are the top five stories today in Huntington Beach:

1. The canceled Surf City Splash on Saturday did not put a damper on the New Year. Prospective participants and spectators simply went for a midday stroll on Main Street. “Restaurants and cafés along Main Street filled up with families relaxing and having a midday snack, while others strolled the Winter Vendor Village in Pier Plaza looking for unusual bargains.” (HBN)
2. The Cherry Blossom Festival is planned for March 11 through 13. There is currently an open call for performers. “Your work can be as traditional as Gagaku or as contemporary or unconventional as you can imagine.” The Festival also still needs sponsors and vendors. (OCCB Fest)
3. John Wayne Airport canceled more flights. As of Monday morning, there were 21 canceled flights. Sunday, there were 10 canceled flights at this airport. (Daily News)
4. Xpress Urgent Care announced Monday that its Los Alamitos facility is now open. Located at 4332 Katella Avenue, the facility treats “patients of all ages, genders, and backgrounds.” In addition to its urgent care services, the facility is also an authorized VA clinic. (Xpress, 2)
5. If you’ve run out of places to go eat, check out VEG’D at 280 Bristol Street. It is billed as “Costa Mesa’s plant-based, drive-thru restaurant.” Insider tips are the Good Morning Sammie, antioxidant-rich smoothies, and the Hot Chik. (Locale Magazine)

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Today in Huntington Beach:

• Free Online Speed Reading Course (11 AM)
• Archery Class at Pa-Kua Martial Arts, Sword & Yoga (11 AM)
• Online Side Hustle Accelerator Masterclass (2 PM)
• Taco Tuesday at FishBonz Seafood Grill (4 PM to 9 PM)
• Deep House Tuesdays at The Circle (9 PM)

From my notebook:

• A kind-hearted Golden West Estate neighbor has dogs that need their forever homes! Each of the dogs were on the euthanasia list at the Riverside shelter. (Nextdoor)
• Our Lake/Utica neighbor seeking a temporary overnight caregiver for a family friend. (Nextdoor)
• A Race Track Streets of HB neighbor is looking for a place to walk two small dogs without the worry of coyotes. The Marina down Edinger has so many of them now. Beach isn’t an option. (Nextdoor)
• Can you give our Graham/Heil/Fernhill neighbor exterminator recommendations? (Nextdoor)
• An Old Town neighbor needs a Personal Assistant/Housekeeper. They must have a car to do errands. 30-35 hours per week and a background check will be required. (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.