Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Attorney General Rob Bonta warned Surf City leaders that they could be breaking state law tonight if they vote to limit granny flat developments in the city.
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 inHousing & Homelessness
Will Builder’s Remedy Create Housing Without Local Approval in Orange County?
The forced development tool has already surfaced in Southern California. In Orange County, the cities of La Habra and Orange may be up first.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Sacramento Tells Huntington Beach To Back Off Housing Fight Against Builders’ Remedy
In a letter to Surf City leaders, California Attorney General Rob Bonta warned there would be consequences if the city moves forward with banning builder’s remedy.
Posted inEquality & Equity
Huntington Beach City Council Ditches Pride Flag By Restricting Flags Flying Over City Hall
The proposal bans the flying of any flags that aren’t official government flags or flags for the armed forces.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Huntington Beach Leaders Consider Enforcing Anti-Camping Laws on Homeless People
While the new council majority is focused on enforcement efforts, nearly half the council is worried they’ll neglect other essential services by focusing on policing.
Posted inTop Stories
Huntington Beach To Ban Anonymous Code Violation Reports Despite Warnings From ACLU
The City of Huntington Beach will soon ban anonymous reports on businesses for potential code violations, despite warnings from the ACLU that the move could be unconstitutional.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Huntington Beach Continues Fight With Sacramento Over Housing Mandates
Despite a warning from state housing regulators, city council members are looking at changing how they handle their zoning for mandated housing from the state.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Sacramento Warns Huntington Beach Against Violating State Housing Law
The city has repeatedly failed in its challenges to state housing laws in the past, but a new council majority are hoping to end state mandates for new construction.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Orange County Cities Struggle To Handle Electric Bike Regulations
While e-bikes have exploded in popularity over the past three years, local lawmakers are racing to keep up with managing the local impacts of the ever growing market.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Civil Rights Groups Call Out HB For Proposed Ban on Anonymous Code Enforcement Tips
Huntington Beach City Council members are facing backlash from prominent civil rights groups over a proposed ban on anonymous code enforcement complaints.
