The Democratic Party has spent well over half a million dollars on a former NFL punter in hopes of retaking a long Republican assembly seat that covers much of the Orange County coast.
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Trump’s Sanctuary City List is Removed, Will Huntington Beach Remain on It?
The Department of Homeland Security took down the list days after they posted it following concerns that non-sanctuary cities like Huntington Beach were mistakenly included.
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Huntington Beach Regulates Nonprofits at City Properties
Surf City formed a new committee to tighten oversight of nonprofits, sparking resident claims of government overreach.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
How State Senator Tony Strickland Became Orange County’s Political Lazarus
After losing three elections in a row, he was poised to depart public life. But a decade later, he’s heading back to Sacramento with a new county, a new wife and a new mandate.
Posted inEducation
Surf City Continues Struggling Over the Future of Library
While efforts to privatize the library’s management have stalled out, residents are still debating which books kids should be able to access.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
OC Superior Court Judge Lets Huntington Beach Voter ID Requirements Stand
The ruling opens the door for the city to implement ID requirements at polling places, a first in Orange County.
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Huntington Beach Moves to Adopt Transgender & Sexuality Notification Law
In response to a state law prohibiting school districts from creating transgender notification policies, Huntington Beach City Council Members went the opposite direction.
Posted inEconomy
How Did a Huntington Beach Air Show Become Embroiled in Controversy and Politics?
Recently released settlement documents show a majority of Surf City council members gave up thousands of parking spots and waived numerous fees in what critics call a politically motivated bad deal.
Posted inGovernment
Huntington Beach Leaders Shoot Down Putting Library Outsourcing on the Ballot
City leaders have routinely engaged in a series of debates over the past year on library policies, with both sides accusing the other of moving the city in the wrong direction.
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Are Public Librarians Gearing Up to Leave Huntington Beach?
City leaders and librarians have been at odds for months over what books should be allowed at the public library and whether or not their role should be outsourced to a private company.
