The drought is over. Sort of. At Monday’s meeting, the Huntington Beach City Council will be asked to end some water conservation measures and return to “permanent water conservation requirements.” In a […]
Drought-fighting rules to be eased?
Organic pesticides test is approved
A pair of proposals by Councilman William O’Connell won approval by the Huntington Beach City Council Monday night on 7-0 votes. The proposals are: to create an ad hoc council committee to […]
Community Foundation is proposed
A proposal to establish a community foundation tops the agenda for Monday’s meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council. The meeting is set for 6 p.m. in the chambers in the Civic […]
Smoking ban in city parks approved
By Jim Tortolano A group of five ordinances aimed at improving “public safety and the quality of life” – including a ban on smoking in city parks and on the municipal pier […]
Smoking ban at pier, beach area, parks?
Smoking in city parks and on the pier would be prohibited under one of a series of ordinances aimed at bringing more order to the use of public property – especially in […]
Downtown BID gets clean bill of health
By Jim Tortolano The city’s downtown business improvement district got a financial clean bill of health during a study session Monday of the Huntington Beach City Council. A subcommittee assigned to study […]
Cloudy with meetings and a march
It’s the first day of spring. Don’t you feel better, happier, and more optimistic? Here’s a look ahead for the first week of the new season. WEATHER: The summer-like weather we’ve been […]
“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 […]
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 […]
