Hotrods N’ Heroes hit Huntington Beach, California, March 29th with the kind of energy only a shoreline show in SoCal can deliver. The Pacific was calm, the sky was a perfect springtime blue, and the long stretch of sand behind the Pacific Coast Highway venue made the whole thing feel like a postcard that came to life. Modern Rodding was on hand as the 42 Foundation and QruisinPCH—creators of the Quarantine Cruise—kicked off the two‑day gathering with a Saturday move‑in of military and first‑responder equipment. Marines positioned a pair of 5‑ton M777A2 howitzers at the entrance, their long barrels angled skyward as Old Glory waved overhead. Police and fire agencies rolled in with patrol units, rescue rigs, and recruitment teams, turning the beachfront into a working showcase of the people who keep Southern California’s communities moving, safe, and…..