A compromise increase in water and sewer rates was approved by the Huntington Beach City Council on Tuesday night. After lengthy presentations and discussion, the council finally voted 5-2 in favor of […]
Water/sewer rates will go up
State to sue over voter ID rule
By Amy Taxin/ Associated Press HUNTINGTON BEACH (AP) — California officials on Monday sued Huntington Beach over a new law that lets the city require voters to provide identification to cast ballots […]
Litigation update list is lengthy
If the regular session of Tuesday’s meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council starts a bit late, it should be no surprise. The closed session has a full agenda. Starting at 4:30 […]
Rowdy parties could be costly
Huntington Beach, also known as “Surf City” has sometimes also been a “Party City,” especially around Independence Day. To better cope with rowdy and loud gatherings and the serving of alcohol to […]
Book review board approved
By Jim Tortolano/Orange County Tribune To the surprise of no one, the Huntington Beach City Council on Tuesday night approved the creation of a “community parent guardian review board for procurement of […]
Final council vote on children’s library book review board
The adoption of an ordinance creating a “community-parent guardian review board for review of procurement of children’s library material” tops the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council. It […]
Library proposals advance at council despite opposition
By Jim Tortolano/Orange County Tribune A controversial proposal to issue a “request for proposals” for the operation of Huntington Beach’s library system by private companies won approval Tuesday night on a 4-3 […]
Pedestrian was struck and killed
A pedestrian was fatally injured when struck by an automobile Monday morning in Huntington Beach. According to Jessica Cuchilla, public affairs officer for the HBPD, the accident took place after 6:30 a.m. […]
Libraries the focus of two agenda items on Tuesday
Two agenda items affecting the city’s library system are on the agenda for next Tuesday’s meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council. First will be a request for the council to authorize […]
HB man is arrested on an attempted murder charge
Huntington Beach police detectives have arrested a 27-year-old man for attempted murder. Taylor Cosner, a Huntington Beach resident, was taken into custody on Thursday in connection with an incident on Wednesday night. […]
