The year 2021 was supposed to be known as a return to “normal,” however it was anything but. The coronavirus, which appeared to be getting under control, showed new vigor with the […]
The year “normal” evaded us
Bolton takes stand in the middle
By Jim Tortolano For Huntington Beach’s newest member of the city council, the most important challenge facing Surf City is about as close to home as it gets. “I think the big […]
Recall hammer: it’s a heavy lift
Recalls are like Thor’s hammer; each are powerful weapons that are blunt instruments and heavy lifting. At Tuesday’s meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council, a group called “Save Surf City” introduced […]
Another try at filling a seat
One more try … or maybe the last try. An adjourned special meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council is scheduled for Monday, July 26 at 6 p.m. to consider filling a […]
Do we miss Mr. Tito Ortiz yet?
Local politics, it seems, has gone national, and that may not be a good thing. What seemed like a particularly civic issue – selecting someone to fill the vacancy on the Huntington […]
No deal on city council vacancy
Unable to agree on which candidate should fill a vacant seat or whether to hold a special election, the Huntington Beach City Council voted Monday night to adjourn to another meeting within […]
Council vacancy filled Monday
A special meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council will be held on Monday to select a candidate for appointment to the vacated council seat. The meeting will be held at 6 […]
COVID-19 emergency’s end
You might still wash your hands a lot – always a good idea – and leave the mask at home, but now it’s official. The coronavirus crisis is almost over, at least […]
Miss Cal, happy dragon, Tito
The new Miss California, Jazmin Avalos, came to the pageant in Fresno last month as Miss Los Angeles County by way of Garden Grove. Avalos, 24, is a graduate of California State […]
190 bid to fill vacant council seat
After about half a year, Huntington Beach City Councilmember Tito Ortiz decided he didn’t want the job after all. However, some others do. According to the city clerk’s office, a total of […]
