Huntington Beach officials are allowing a bikini bar near a local elementary school to serve hard liquor despite complaints about rowdy bar patrons and safety concerns from residents.
Tag: Pat Burns
Posted inGovernment
Huntington Beach Shelves Plans for Film Commission and Expanded PR
The city council unanimously agreed to put any more discussions on pause after backlash from the public over questions of cronyism.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Surf City Studies New Restrictions for on Major Residential Remodels
While city leaders are looking to limit expansion of existing residential neighborhoods, they’re facing a mandate from both state leaders and courts to approve new housing.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Clayton-Tarvin: Huntington Beach Leaders Are Abusing Their Power, and Silencing the Public
Mayor Pat Burns’ repeated heckling and silencing of residents during Huntington Beach City Council meetings has eroded public trust and violated the spirit of free speech. Trustee Gina Clayton-Tarvin calls for accountability, respect, and ethical leadership to restore civility, transparency, and true democratic participation in local government.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Is Huntington Beach on Track to Lose Control of New Housing Developments?
A court appointee could soon take over zoning in Huntington Beach after a panel of appellate court judges threw out a court order protecting the city.
Posted inTop Stories
Huntington Beach Greenlights Booze Sales Next to Playground
City Council members approved the program despite a series of calls from residents to keep alcohol out of the public park.
Posted inGovernment
Surf City Leaders Propose Boosting Contract Oversight
The discussion comes as city leaders are debating just how much oversight they should have on the city’s many contracts.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Huntington Beach Leaders Called Out For Improperly Cutting Off Public Commenters
After an ACLU letter, city staff advise the city council to stop interrupting public commenters who bring up complaints with individual council members at the dais.
Posted inHuntington Beach
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.
Posted inHuntington Beach
How Did OC’s Most MAGA City Council End Up on Trump’s Sanctuary City List?
Huntington Beach has ended up on a list of sanctuary cities under the microscope by the Department of Homeland Security despite not being a sanctuary city. It also comes after council members publicly directed police officers to disregard California’s sanctuary law.
