Millions of dollars have been pumped into a local assembly race and county supervisors races, high tides force parts of a train line and a portion PCH to close – these are some of OC’s top headlines this week.
Category: Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, Surf City USA and Orange County’s largest beach city, is home to about 191,000 people. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget and its fights with the state over housing and other laws.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Huntington Beach Warns Residents of Danger As King Tides Hit Coast
High tides in Huntington Beach this week have led to a local emergency declaration and more Pacific Coast Highway closures, as the super El Niño season begins to ramp up.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Huntington Beach Police Union Spends Big Against City Council Incumbents
The race is heating up as the police officers association looks to bounce out the mayor and one councilman who voted against the new contracts that include an 18% raise over three years.
Posted inCountywide
OC’s Biggest Civic News as Arte Moreno Moves to Sell Angels to Rams Owner
Angels owner Arte Moreno is moving to sell the team to the Rams owner, thousands of people were stuck in the Great Park traffic jam after an Olivia Rodrigo music festival – these are just some of this week’s biggest stories.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Huntington Beach Approves Police Raises Amid Budget Deficit Projections
Surf City police officers will receive an 18% raise over the next three years despite concerns from the mayor and city treasurer on what it means for the city’s long-term finances.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Can Huntington Beach Afford Raises for Police Officers?
City leaders are questioning if they can afford an 18% raise for officers amid a growing budget deficit.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC Cities Increasingly Embracing Homeland Security Grants For Cooperation With Border Patrol
Newport Beach and Orange officials are the latest in OC to accept grant funds from the Department of Homeland Security. Local officials say the grants are to combat drug trafficking but others worry it could co-op police for immigration enforcement.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Some OC Cities Consider Federal Grants to Work With Border Patrol on Drug Crackdown
More than a half a dozen OC law enforcement agencies are accepting tens of thousands of federal grant dollars to cooperate with border patrol agencies’ efforts to crack down on drugs.
Posted inNEWS
Orange County’s Top Civic Headlines as E-Bike Crackdowns Continue
A state bill that could mandate safety courses for e-bikes is making its way through the legislature, Brea officials doubled the city’s fines for unsafe e-bike riding – these are some of this week’s top civic headlines.
Posted inGovernment
Judge Greenlights State Audit of Huntington Beach’s Controversial Pacific Airshow Deal
It’s yet another court loss for Surf City, who’ve faced a series of lawsuits where they unsuccessfully argued their charter city status protected them from state law.
