As city councils across the county consider joining a public energy program, politicians debate what the benefits are behind a new green energy program.
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 to Consider Continuing Main Street Closures During Coronavirus
The Huntington Beach City Council on Monday considers extending closure of the second and third block of Main Street to vehicle traffic through Feb. 28.
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As General Election Closes, Another Comes into View for Orange County’s Coastal Residents
Jockeying has already begun for Michelle Steel’s seat on the OC Board of Supervisors, which is heading to a special election.
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Republicans Flip Coastal OC Congressional Seat from Democrats as Harley Rouda Concedes
Orange County Republicans cemented a victory in flipping back a Congressional seat they lost in 2018.
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Gov. Newsom Ousts Key Poseidon Desal Critic from Water Board Ahead of Project’s Approval
The move comes as the project’s developer, Poseidon Water, has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars lobbying Sacramento.
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Huntington Beach Bans Bike Sales, Repair on Public Property
A new ordinance, approved last week unanimously by city council members, is part of a city effort to crack down on “chop shops” selling stolen bicycles.
Posted inCulture
Leopo: A Time to Reflect, Recognize Local Indigenous History
Three different indigenous women with ancestral ties to native Orange County offer their perspectives on recognizing local indigenous history.
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Will Gov. Newsom Replace Poseidon Desal Project Critic on OC Regional Water Board?
There are mounting questions over whether Gov. Gavin Newsom will replace William von Blasingame, when his current term expires Sept. 30.
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Conservationists Split Over Poseidon Desal Project’s Potential to Help Bolsa Chica Wetlands
Some say the project could fund the Bolsa Chica Wetlands, weighed against the plant’s expected ecosystem damage. Others say Bolsa Chica doesn’t need Poseidon’s help.
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Huntington Beach Extends Outdoor Dining Street Closures, Discusses Making Them Permanent
Huntington Beach officials cited the success of downtown’s outdoor overhaul in attracting business and moved forward with keeping the status quo.
