Orange County has only built 17% of its housing goal for helping homeless people get off the streets – five years after the plan was initiated.
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 inPolitics & Elections
Republicans on Track to Retake Huntington Beach City Council
Preliminary results show a big lead for the Republican effort to retake the city council – potentially flipping a firmly Democratic city government in one night.
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Who Will Be the New Majority of the Huntington Beach City Council?
With four open seats, the city council is set to see one of its biggest shakeups in years – here’s who’s ahead on Election Night.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Is The Controversial CEO of Orange County’s Green Power Agency On The Way Out?
The board has been debating both in public and behind closed doors on whether to fire their CEO for nearly six months. He could be canned right before the election.
Posted inOutdoors
OC Businesses & Residents Impacted by Oil Spill Could Get $50 Million
The October 2021 oil spill shut down a host of shoreline businesses in Huntington Beach – now a proposed settlement could help recover some lost revenue.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
How Huntington Beach Candidates Answer Key Questions like Beach Traffic, Transparency, Housing
Ten of the city’s 18 candidates responded to a questionnaire from Voice of OC on how they plan to run the city if elected.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
OC’s Clean Power Agency Launches For Homes Next Week: What Does That Mean For You?
While the program rolled out to businesses in April, this is the first opportunity for some county residents to jump onboard the new program.
Posted inFood
Panoringan: Trending in Huntington Beach – Five New Restaurants (and One Remodel) Are Making Waves
Surf City dining is on the upswing as our food columnist cruises Pacific Coast Highway for HB’s newest places to sip and savor.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Huntington Beach Might Establish New Rules For City Council Meetings
Surf City council members could also change the way public comment is conducted – something that’s raised concerns from some residents.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Oil Spill Company to Pay Equivalent of 1.5% of Last Year’s Revenue to End State Charges
While officials touted the size of the multi-million dollar fine, there’s still an ongoing state civil lawsuit against the oil pipeline operator.
