A controversial measure to deal with the long-term financial costs of unfunded employee pension liabilities was approved by a divided Huntington Beach City Council on Monday night. The council voted 4-3 (with […]
Pension bond plan approved
Pension bonds go before council
The sale of taxable pension obligation bonds to reduce or eliminate the city’s unfunded pension obligations will go before the Huntington Beach City Council when it meets in virtual session on Monday, […]
Acting police chief to resign
Acting Chief of Police Kelly Rodriguez announced Thursday her retirement from the Huntington Beach Police Department, effective on Nov. 13, 2020. “After 24 years with the City of Huntington Beach, I have […]
174-bed homeless shelter OK’d
The creation of a 174-bed homeless shelter set to open by the first week in November was approved Monday night by the Huntington Beach City Council on a 6-0 vote with Councilmember […]
November deadline for shelter?
The setting of a deadline for the opening of a homeless shelter goes before the Huntington Beach City Council when it meets on Monday. On the agenda is a recommendation to “authorize […]
Beaches, piers to close July 4-5
UPDATE: The City of Huntington Beach has decided to extend its closure of city beaches and nearby parking lots, as well as the municipal pier, to Sunday, July 5, as well as […]
Early retirement to balance budget
The budget axe, sharpened by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and its fallout, will fall on employees of the City of Huntington Beach. At Monday night’s meeting of the city council, […]
Temporary homeless shelter is OK’d
An agreement for the establishment of a temporary homeless shelter was approved unanimously by the Huntington Beach City Council Monday night. The shelter will be located on city-owned land at 17631 Cameron […]
Ascon landfill update is on agenda
An update on the Ascon Landfill Project will be presented by City Manager Oliver Chi at Tuesday’s meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council. The landfill is located across on Magnolia Street […]
Scott Haberle in line as new HB fire chief
Huntington Beach City Manager Oliver Chi has announced the appointment of Scott Haberle as the city’s next fire chief, effective Feb. 10. Haberle will join Huntington Beach with 27 years of fire […]
