🌱 Surf City Splash At The Pier Is A Go! + Sunset Beach Shooting

Good morning, Huntington Beach! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started. Here's everything worth knowing in town today.

It’s time to plan for January first and your attendance at the Splash. Also, there are reports of a shooting at Sunset Beach. Finally, Darrell Issa will run for the 48th District seat.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and cool. High: 55 Low: 46.

Here are the top five stories today in Huntington Beach:

1. If you enjoy freezing, you must come down to the annual Surf City Splash. Scheduled for Saturday at high noon, you can join a group of other intrepid ocean lovers and run into the water on the north side of the HB pier. Traditionally, there are about 300 people in attendance, although last year there were only about 30. There will be a breakfast and entertainment, so get there around 9 AM! (HBN)
2. On Monday afternoon, there was a shooting in Sunset Beach. The HBPD located the armed suspect and an officer opened fire. “One victim and one suspect have been transported to the hospital.” There was a perimeter set up at Warner and South Pacific. (@HBPoliceDept)
3. Darrell Issa currently represents the 50th District. He announced Dec. 21 that “with the encouragement and support of family, friends and especially constituents,” he will run for the new 48 Congressional District. Scott Peters of the 52nd District intends to run for the new 50th District. (KUSI)
4. The Saddleback Medical Center became the victim of swatting. A person claiming to have a bomb said they were at the hospital. Patients were moved outside. Officials later announced that the call was a false alarm. (NBC)
5. Do you want to be an ocean lifeguard? The HBFD is holding tryouts for Ocean Lifeguard I on January 29. Apply now! (huntington_beach_fire)

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Today in Huntington Beach:

• Stitch Party! Whitework Petals Pashmina at Moore’s (1:30 PM)
• Free Trivia! Tuesdays at Four Sons Brewing (6 PM)
• A Snail’s Pace Running Shop Group Fun Run (6 PM)
• Twisted Tuesday Specials at Hurricanes Bar & Grill (7 PM)
• Comedy Night At Gallagher's Pub (8 PM & 10 PM)

From my notebook:

• Our North Huntington Beach neighbor asks what is the best product to use for cracks in a smooth ceiling? (Nextdoor)
• A Los Amigos neighbor is looking for an ophthalmologist for a vision test. Needs to be someone that lets them provide their own frames for lenses. (Nextdoor)
• A Wardlow neighbor wants to know if anyone nearby lost a black cat or have an indoor/outdoor black cat? (Nextdoor)
• Our South of Hamilton neighbor is looking for a small, fluffy kitten to adopt. (Nextdoor)
• A Bartlet Park neighbor is looking for their men's Altra running shoes size 12 with orthotics inside. They may have left them at the park. (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! See you tomorrow for another update.

— 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.