Anti-stay home order protests are growing in Orange County, and the state, as people are demanding the orders be lifted so they can go back to work, despite the continued spread of the novel coronavirus that has killed 36 people out of 1,827 confirmed cases so far.
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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Some Orange County Residents Defy Stay-at-home Orders With Protests in Huntington Beach, San Clemente
The protests in Huntington Beach and San Clemente come amidst reports of anti-lockdown protests from across the country, which have largely pushed anti-lockdown sentiments amplified by the president, who’s vocally encouraged such protests.
Posted inEducation, Emergencies & Disasters, Government, Huntington Beach, NEWS, REGIONS, Top Stories
Huntington Beach Parents and Activists in Uproar Over Proposal to Close School Serving Many Latino and Low-income Kids
It’s the second time the school’s fate was thrown into question by officials concerned over low of enrollment.
Posted inCENTRAL COUNTY, Huntington Beach, Top Stories
Huntington Beach Approves Controversial Raises For Police And City Employees
In a heated 4-3 vote, the city council approved over $5 million in new raises for city police, public executives and workers. Supporters say the increase was already negotiated and thus should be approved despite coronavirus economic impact concerns. Opponents argued against increasing costs in the current environment, arguing the new salary contracts could lead to financial trouble.
Posted inARTS & CULTURE, Dance, Huntington Beach, Top Stories
After Living Her Dream, Dancer Danica Paulos Plans to Photograph the World
Danica Paulos of Huntington Beach has been dancing with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater since 2014. She will leave the company at the end of this season to explore other artistic endeavors. You can see her perform in Los Angeles later this month.
Posted inCollegiate News Service, Huntington Beach, News Briefs
Huntington Beach Working on an Art Plan
Huntington Beach is creating a public art master plan, which if approved, aims to bring artwork throughout the city, including mosaics, sculptures and murals.
Posted inCollegiate News Service, Huntington Beach, News Briefs
Huntington Beach Establishes Fine for Misuse of Disabled Placards
With a rise in the misuse of disabled parking placards, Huntington Beach is cracking down on offenders with an ordinance that gives the police department the authority to issue citations that will carry a fine of $880.
Posted inCollegiate News Service, Huntington Beach, News Briefs, Outdoors
Community Opposition Continues to Mobilize Against on Poseidon Desalination project
Residents, experts and environmental advocates gathered at a Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board meeting last Friday to oppose a permit for the Poseidon Water desalination facility in Huntington Beach.
Posted inCollegiate News Service, Huntington Beach, News Briefs
Huntington Beach Votes To Become Sister City With The City of Biarritz, The Surfing Capital of France
Huntington Beach City Council members vote unanimously on Monday, Dec. 2, to extend an invitation to the City of Biarritz, France to become it’s Sister City.
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Huntington Beach City Council to Select New Mayor
Huntington Beach doesn’t elect a mayor and instead rotates the position between the seven council members. Typically, a mayor pro tempore elevates to mayor after a one-year term, according to the Huntington Beach City Council Manual. The mayor pro tem frequently steps in for the mayor throughout events in the City of Huntington Beach, said Semeta. Semeta added she would come in prepared already have practiced for the position.
