City leaders and a nonprofit helping them litigate the case argue the group has no standing to stop the enforcement of federal law.
Tag: Huntington Beach City Council
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Huntington Beach Regulates Nonprofits at City Properties
Surf City formed a new committee to tighten oversight of nonprofits, sparking resident claims of government overreach.
Posted inState
Huntington Beach Looks to Join Coalition of Cities Eying a Sacramento Showdown
The new group, pushing for more local control, would eye many of the same legal fights Huntington Beach has waged against the state over the past couple years.
Posted inGovernment
Huntington Beach Looks to Regulate Nonprofits Helping Fill Service Gaps
City officials say the groups need a contract with the city to keep helping after several have raised concerns about the direction the city is moving in.
Posted inState
OC Judge Greenlights Huntington Beach Voter ID Rules for Local Elections
The judge found no issue with letting the city implement voter ID for local elections after months of debate in court.
Posted inOutdoors
California Regulators: Huntington Beach’s Proposed Light Show Threatens Wildlife
State wildlife regulators say the city hasn’t reviewed enough to say the show won’t harm the environment, saying there are multiple animals at risk.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Huntington Beach Appoints Andrew Gruel to City Council
Without any public discussion, city council members selected celebrity chef Andrew Gruel to join them on the dais after clearing dozens of residents from the meeting chambers for interrupting the proceedings.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
How State Senator Tony Strickland Became Orange County’s Political Lazarus
After losing three elections in a row, he was poised to depart public life. But a decade later, he’s heading back to Sacramento with a new county, a new wife and a new mandate.
Posted inState
State Appellate Court Says Huntington Beach Voter ID Lawsuit Can Continue
A panel of judges unanimously said it was illegal for the original judge not to issue a ruling on whether the voter ID laws were constitutional – paving the way for Attorney General Rob Bonta’s lawsuit against Surf City to continue.
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Huntington Beach Approves Light Show at Park, Residents Raise Privatization Concerns
While many residents spoke on concerns around parking and environmental impact of the event, city council members said their complaints were unfounded.
