Justices declined to take up the case, meaning that city leaders are now facing state and court mandates to develop a housing plan immediately.
Tag: Attorney General Rob Bonta
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Huntington Beach’s Voter ID Law Struck Down by State Appeals Court
City leaders were ordered to cease all implementation of voter ID laws by the appeals court in an opinion issued Monday morning.
Posted inState
OC Judge Greenlights Huntington Beach Voter ID Rules for Local Elections
The judge found no issue with letting the city implement voter ID for local elections after months of debate in court.
Posted inGovernment
Huntington Beach Disregards California’s Sanctuary Laws, Directs Police to Work With ICE
Surf City council members unanimously voted to authorize the police department to work with federal immigration officials by honoring ICE detainers.
Posted inState
Will Huntington Beach’s Legal Argument of Limited Independence Hold up in Court?
For the past two years, most of the city’s litigation has argued that charter cities are outside many of the state’s laws, but it remains unclear whether courts will side with the city on that issue.
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
California’s Battle With Huntington Beach Over Housing Goals Heads To Court
State leaders announced a slate of potential lawsuits against Huntington Beach leaders for refusing to follow state housing mandates.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Gov. Newsom Criticizes Huntington Beach’s Proposal to Limit Granny Flats
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.
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 inSafety, Security & Justice
Impacted Families of Police Killings in OC Call on State Attorney General to Investigate DA
Families and friends of OC residents killed by police officers who have been cleared by Todd Spitzer’s office demand a state investigation.
