The swearing in of four new members will highlight Tuesday’s meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council. Oaths of office will be administered to Pat Burns, Tony Strickland, Gracey Van Der Mark […]
New council to be sworn in
A red-white-and blue Monday
Loudspeakers blared “Born in the USA” and “God Bless the USA.” Dogs barked and helicopters flew overhead. A huge marching band played patriotic airs and people dressed in their best red-white-and blue […]
Homelessness is down 35%
The City of Huntington Beach’s ongoing efforts to address homelessness has led to a 35 percent decrease in unsheltered homeless individuals, according to the recent “Point in Time Count” conducted by the […]
New city manager is appointed
By Jim Tortolano/Orange County Tribune On a unanimous vote, the Huntington Beach City Council on Tuesday night appointed Alfred Zelinka as the new city manager. Zelinka, who is currently serving as city […]
“Hate” flyers are condemned
Huntington Beach Mayor Barbara Delgleize issued a statement Tuesday in response to complaints that a neighborhood in the city was the target of anti-Semitic “messaging and propaganda” this morning. “I have been […]
Gates, council seek compromise
At a long meeting that was – by turns – contentious and conciliatory, the Huntington Beach City Council on Tuesday night continued a controversial proposal on legal advice to the first meeting […]
Delgleize is (again) the mayor
By Zia Zografos Former mayor pro tem Barbara Delgleize was sworn in as Huntington Beach’s new mayor for 2022, with Councilmember Mike Posey taking over the position as mayor pro tem. Delgleize […]
New mayor, pro tem on agenda
If it’s December, it’s time for the changing of the guard on the Huntington Beach City Council. At Tuesday’s meeting, the council will be selecting the new mayor for 2022 as well […]
Ban on offshore drilling backed
By Zia Zografos The City of Huntington Beach is pushing for a ban on all new, statewide, offshore oil and gas drilling. The city council voted 5-1 Tuesday night to adopt a […]
Deadline for short-term rentals
By Zia Zografos Unpermitted short-term 30-day rentals such as Airbnb and Vrbo in Huntington Beach have until Dec. 31 before they are shut down, the city council unanimously decided on Tuesday night. […]
