🌱 Trash Drop-Offs Near You + The Downtown Circuit Program's Fate

Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Sylvia, your host of the Huntington Beach Daily.

Until the City Council figures out what to do about the trash that’s piling up, they have designed five drop-off locations. Also, the Circuit pilot program may come to an end. Finally, bacteria levels along the coast are high; stay out of the water!

First, today's weather:

Cool with clouds and sun. High: 56 Low: 41.

Here are the top stories in Huntington Beach today:

1. The sanitation worker strike is ongoing. As of Tuesday, residents are urged to keep putting out their trash cans and leaving them out. Although street-sweeping continues, citations will not be issued through December 26. If you have trash you want to get rid of right away, there are now five drop-off locations that are the 17371 Gothard Street Public Works Yard, Greer Park (6900 West McFadden Avenue), Edison Park (21377 Magnolia Street), Murdy Park (7000 Norma Drive), and Meadowlark Golf Club (16782 Graham Street). (CBS)
2. The Circuit Pilot Program is coming to an end and the company wants you to let the city know what you think. It began July 13, when the all-electric, six-seat golf carts gave free rides to folks around downtown. Many locals loved it because it made getting around the area so easy. We learned Tuesday that the program needs your support if it is supposed to continue and become a permanent fixture. (FB)
3. A Tuesday rain advisory is reminding residents to stay out of the ocean. After the rainfall, bacteria levels increase due to runoff from streets, storm drains, and regular trash piling up around drains. “Swimmers should avoid coastal waters and beach users should avoid contact with any runoff on the beach during dry or wet weather conditions.” (Patch)
4. A shoutout to HB Lion Robert Sanchez! We learned Monday that he participated in the St. Baldrick’s Foundation event in November, which meant letting go of his long hair. In addition to championing this cause, he is also active at the Fountain Valley HS’s Leo Club. (HBN)
5. The proposed HB Poseidon Water Desalination Plant is in the news again. When we last reported on it, the company was asking for a sweetheart deal. Today we learn that the company wants $1.1 billion of state money, which means that funding could be taken away from low-income housing programs. In addition, critics note that the “project would make water more expensive, isn’t worth the hiked cost on local ratepayers — especially in low-income communities — and would kill nearby marine life while damaging surrounding coastal ecosystems.” (Voice of OC)

Today's Huntington Beach Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com.

Today in Huntington Beach:

• Ballet With Mrs. Claus at Bella Terra (10:30 AM)
• Bereavement Support Group Zoom Session by Memorial Care (3 PM)
• Nutcracker + Ballet at The Reading Reef (3 PM)
• Book Publishing Workshop Online (4 PM)
• Secret Beer Garden Ugly Holiday Sweater Party & Standup Comedy Show at Old World Village (7 PM)

From my notebook:

• It's not too late to get a taste of the Huntington Harbour boat parade. (Instagram)
• Put on your walking shoes, and experience the Huntington Beach Historical Downtown Walking Tour on Thursday, December 16, 2021, from 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM. (Facebook)
• Follow Host Chris Epting as he visits the HB International Surf Museum and uncovers artifacts from the old Surf Theater, 1914 pier and more! (Instagram)
• Check out the graduates from the Special Abilities Cluster at Edison HS! (Facebook)

Loving the Huntington Beach Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved:

• Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe
• Get your local business listed in front of readers
• Send me a news tip or suggestion at huntingtonbeach-ca@patch.com

You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for your next 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.