Some council members say Surf City residents have been raising safety concerns about going to public meetings — now city officials are expected to consider security measures at city hall.
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 Moves to Adopt Transgender & Sexuality Notification Law
In response to a state law prohibiting school districts from creating transgender notification policies, Huntington Beach City Council Members went the opposite direction.
Posted inGovernment
Huntington Beach Demands OC Supervisor Resign After FBI Raid
The largest city in the district Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do represents joined the chorus of calls for his resignation after federal agents raided his house – and after county lawyers accused his daughter of embezzling COVID bailout money.
Posted inGovernment
Huntington Beach Considers Demanding Resignation of Embattled Supervisor Following FBI Raids
The largest Orange County city Supervisor Andrew Do represents may call for his resignation amidst a criminal investigation and questions on what happened to over $10 million taxpayer dollars.
Posted inEconomy
Huntington Beach to Publicly Discuss Controversial Airshow
This will be the first formal discussion Surf City leaders have had on the issue since residents got their first look at the controversial settlement agreement. It comes as state auditors are examining the settlement.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
Coastal Orange County Cities Grapple With Vacation Rentals
Short-term rentals — also known as vacation rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo — often become the subject of complaints from local residents who say they attract rowdy crowds and excess noise.
Posted inState
California Coastal Commission Could Upend Huntington Beach Air Show
With less than three months to go, the air show’s operators haven’t gotten sign offs from state agencies to host the event they’re already selling tickets for.
Posted inGovernment
Huntington Beach Residents Sound Off on Airshow Settlement
Surf City residents got their first chance to weigh in on the air show settlement and question city leaders on how the deal got made.
Posted inNorberto Santana Jr.
Santana: HB Airshow Settlement Release Shows The Power of Public Records Focusing Debates
A successful public records lawsuit from a local school board member in HB tonight will allow residents to really debate the value of the local air show.
Posted inEconomy
How Did a Huntington Beach Air Show Become Embroiled in Controversy and Politics?
Recently released settlement documents show a majority of Surf City council members gave up thousands of parking spots and waived numerous fees in what critics call a politically motivated bad deal.
