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.
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 inHuntington Beach
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.
Posted inGovernment
CA Attorney General Challenges Huntington Beach Voter ID Law in Appeals Court
After an Orange County Superior Court judge ruled the state brought their case too early, prosecutors are asking for an appeals court judge to intervene.
Posted inCountywide
Free Things to Do This Weekend Across OC
Art classes, guided hikes and local museums: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Huntington Beach City Attorney Heads to Trump Administration
City Attorney Michael Gates is leaving to join the U.S. Department of Justice as a Deputy Attorney General amid multiple ongoing lawsuits between Huntington Beach and the state.
Posted inGovernment
Huntington Beach Disregards California’s Sanctuary Laws, Directs Police to Work With ICE
Surf City council members unanimously voted to authorize the police department to work with federal immigration officials by honoring ICE detainers.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
CA Attorney General Files Appeal in Huntington Beach Voter ID Lawsuit
The appeal is the next chapter in a fight over whether or not cities have the powers to set up their own voting rules in California.
Posted inState
Will Huntington Beach’s Legal Argument of Limited Independence Hold up in Court?
For the past two years, most of the city’s litigation has argued that charter cities are outside many of the state’s laws, but it remains unclear whether courts will side with the city on that issue.
Posted inTop Stories
A Space to Create
From inland Orange County to the coast, libraries across the county are increasingly offering patrons opportunities to work on creative projects or work on crafts for free through makerspaces.
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Free Things to Do This Weekend Across OC
Children’s events, movie screenings and mobile library visits: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through public libraries, museums and OC Parks this weekend.
