By Jim Tortolano On a picture perfect spring-like day in Huntington Beach’s Central Park, the fourth annual Cherry Blossom Festival ushered in the new season a day early with a huge crowd, […]
Big turnout at Cherry Blossom Festival
“Shipley to Shore” studied by council
The most interesting item on Monday’s agenda of the Huntington Beach City Council meeting could be the meeting before the meeting. While the regular meeting starts at 6 p.m., a study session […]
2 arrested in attack on restaurant worker
An investigation is continuing into the brutal attack early Saturday morning in Huntington Beach that left a man hospitalized with a serious head injury. According to police, the incident occurred around 12:56 […]
Bat-wielding man is killed by police
UPDATE: The man fatally shot Thursday night by Huntington Beach police has been identified. According to the Orange County Coroner he is Steven Schlitz, 29, a resident of Huntington Beach. A man […]
Body of lost swimmer is identified
The body of a man pulled from the water off Bolsa Chica State Beach in Huntington Beach on Friday has been identified as the swimmer who went missing on Feb. 25. According […]
Later closings for some downtown bars?
By Jim Tortolano Bartenders and drinkers may be getting longer hours in downtown Huntington Beach. The city council on Monday night approved a proposal that could result in allowing more restaurants and […]
Bright stars, brighter lights before council
Broad stripes and bright stars, brighter streetlights and brighter prospects for downtown bars and pubs are on Monday’s agenda of the Huntington Beach City Council. The regular session will begin at 6 […]
Former mayor Gil Coerper dead at 82
Gil Coerper, a former mayor and member of the Huntington Beach City Council died on Sunday, according to the HBPD, of which Coerper served as a police officer for 39 years. He […]
Search for missing swimmer suspended
UPDATE: The search for missing swimmer Shaun Linn has been suspended. The U.S. Coast Guard on Sunday searched a 120-square mile area for 15 hours with no results. A search is underway […]
Inquiry into downtown group approved
By Jim Tortolano A review of the finances of the city’s Downtown Business Improvement District was approved by the Huntington Beach City Council Tuesday night. The proposal, advanced by Councilman Erik Peterson, […]
