City council members have been split on how to handle religious invocations at the start of their meetings, prompting a proposal to stop prayer altogether until a new deal is reached.
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.
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Huntington Beach Reinstates Pacific Airshow, Settles Lawsuit with Operator
The shift represents a fast turnaround for the proposed event, which just months ago looked to be possibly leaving the city amid a lawsuit.
Posted inGovernment
The Deepest and Darkest Pockets At Your Local City Hall
Orange County city managers can oftentimes approve contracts without little to no public oversight, with the limits ranging from city to city but reaching as high as $200,000.
Posted inState
California Sues Huntington Beach for Failing to Adopt a Housing Plan
Officials announced Monday the state is expanding its existing lawsuit against Surf City for its failure to adopt a housing plan – something mandated by California law.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Surf City Greenlights 90-Day Plan to Curb Homelessness After Axing Housing Plan
After abandoning a plan intended to create thousands of affordable homes, city council members are moving forward with a plan to curb homelessness without a focus on housing.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Surf City Cans Housing Plan, Sets Up Another Legal Fight With Sacramento
Without a state certified housing plan, millions in fines and a loss of local control when it comes to zoning could be on the horizon for Huntington Beach.
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How Many Residents Really Complained About Prayers at Huntington Beach City Council Meetings?
Huntington Beach city leaders initially insisted they were changing the city’s prayer system because of public complaints. But some are now saying it’s over complaints with one rabbi.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
After Surf City Housing Lawsuit, Which California Counties Get to Be Suburban With Softer Mandates?
Critics of state-mandated housing goals point to special protections for the governor’s home of Marin County. On this, some of the fiercest of housing proponents can agree.
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Half of Orange County Lacks State Approved Housing Plans as HB Reignites Debate on Mandates
While Huntington Beach city council members are in a legal battle with state officials over housing law, 19 cities in Orange County don’t have their housing plans certified by the state yet.
Posted inTop Stories
Surf City Bleeds Executive Staff Under New City Council Leadership
A Voice of OC review found five of Huntington Beach’s top executives have left their positions since the start of the year, leaving a vacuum in the executive offices.
