After voting to ditch the Orange County Power Authority in May, Surf City leaders are opting residents into the lowest renewable energy plan – arguing it will save costs for their planned exit.
Category: Huntington Beach
Posted inCountywide
Are OC Officials’ Comments on Israel and Palestine Putting Local Arabs in Danger?
After a boy was killed in Illinois, residents worry about the consequences of some OC elected officials’ statements on the Israeli-Hamas war amid a hate crime spike.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Two OC Cities on Track to Put Two Opposite Voting Eligibility Questions Before Voters
Santa Ana leaders are looking to allow noncitizens to vote in local elections, while Huntington Beach considers voter ID laws.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Huntington Beach Creates Panel To Decide What Books Go Into City Library
The exact rules on how the panel will function are unclear, but they won’t publicly meet and will be aimed at filtering out sexual content.
Posted inGovernment
OC Official Statements on Israel-Hamas War Raise Concerns Amid Hate Crimes Spike
Palestinian Americans and Jewish Americans in OC both confront the impact of a war thousands of miles away. As local politicians issue statements, questions rise about their tone.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Voter IDs, Noncitizen Voting: Two Orange County Cities Fuel Opposing Debates on Voting
Santa Ana considers asking its voters if non-citizens should be allowed to cast ballots. Meanwhile, Huntington Beach debates asking voters if they want to adopt voter ID laws.
Posted inHuntington Beach
How Much Money Does the Pacific Airshow Bring to Huntington Beach?
Reports from the city’s tourism bureau claim the event generates over $100 million every year, but the city’s actual tax returns don’t stack up.
Posted inGovernment
What Does California’s New Anti-Book Ban Law Mean For Orange County?
The Governor signed a new anti-book ban law as Surf City politicians and local school districts debate what books should be accessible to kids at schools and libraries.
Posted inHuntington Beach
California Attorney General Warns Huntington Beach Against Implementing Voter ID Law
As Surf City politicians have been considering asking voters to implement voter ID laws, the Golden State’s top cop warned against the move on Thursday.
Posted inOutdoors
Orange County Cities Crack Down on E-Bikes With Stricter Regulations
Huntington Beach is the latest city to increase restrictions on e-bikes, while Irvine studies how many accidents are going on in town.
