Without a state certified housing plan, millions in fines and a loss of local control when it comes to zoning could be on the horizon for Huntington Beach.
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Federal Judge Denies Huntington Beach’s Requested Injunction Against State Housing Law
In his decision, U.S. District Judge Fred Slaughter said the city has failed to “establish a likelihood,” they would win the lawsuit against Sacramento’s housing mandates in court.
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‘Poking the Bear’: Surf City Challenges State Housing Laws and Halts Granny Flats
While city leaders have been trying to sue the state over housing laws since they were elected, last night’s decision formally directed the city attorney to move forward.
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Huntington Beach Officials Ban Pride Banner at City Properties Under New Flag Restrictions
A majority of city council members are moving forward with an ordinance limiting what flags can be raised on city properties. Critics worry the new policy is specifically aimed at the LGBTQ+ flag.
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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.
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Huntington Beach Leaders Consider Enforcing Anti-Camping Laws on Homeless People
While the new council majority is focused on enforcement efforts, nearly half the council is worried they’ll neglect other essential services by focusing on policing.
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Huntington Beach Continues Fight With Sacramento Over Housing Mandates
Despite a warning from state housing regulators, city council members are looking at changing how they handle their zoning for mandated housing from the state.
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Sacramento Warns Huntington Beach Against Violating State Housing Law
The city has repeatedly failed in its challenges to state housing laws in the past, but a new council majority are hoping to end state mandates for new construction.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Republicans on Track to Retake Huntington Beach City Council
Preliminary results show a big lead for the Republican effort to retake the city council – potentially flipping a firmly Democratic city government in one night.
