By Jim Tortolano On what is typically a night for celebration, the Huntington Beach City Council split on what is often a routine action: the selection of a mayor pro tempore. After […]
Posey is new mayor; Peterson is pro tem
New mayor to be named on Monday
The selection of a new mayor and mayor pro tempore will be the highlight of Monday’s meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council. The top two elected officials are chosen on an […]
Woman is killed in hit-and-run crash
UPDATE: The woman killed in the Wednesday morning traffic accident in Huntington Beach has been identified. According to the HBPD, she is Tina Boring, 53, of Huntington Beach. ––––––– An investigation is […]
Action on new “smart poles” is delayed
Proposals to replace up to 200 light standards with high-tech “smart poles” in the downtown and beach areas stalled at Monday’s meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council. Action on two items […]
Victims are identified in fatal shootings
Two men dead after a shooting in a Huntington Beach apartment have been identified by the Orange County Coroner. They are: • Benjamin Ullestad, 25, of Huntington Beach • Brandon Ullestad, 22, […]
“Smart poles” for wireless on CC agenda
Is it smart to replace up to 200 street lights in the downtown area with newer structures, especially when the proposed new “smart poles” could bring better wireless device reception to residents […]
Schoolgirl walking home is groped
A schoolgirl walking home was groped by a man in Huntington Beach Tuesday afternoon. According to the HBPD, the incident took place around 3:15 p.m. in the area of Edwards Street and […]
It was a swinging tribute to our veterans
By Jim Tortolano “I have been all over the world. I have performed in New York and London. I’ve been a star on Broadway, on radio, in movies and television,” deadpanned Jack […]
No action taken on censure of O’Connell
NOTE: This updated version includes additional remarks from the council meeting. A proposal to censure City Councilman William “Billy” O’Connell for remarks made at an October meeting resulted in some heat, but […]
Homeless services center gets reprieve
The Beach Cities Interfaith Services facility to provide services for the homeless got a nine-month breathing space at Monday’s meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council meeting on Monday night. On the […]
