Category: Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach Man Accused of Killing Passenger with Motorcycle Stunts

February 4, 2022
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—A 22-year-old Huntington Beach man was in custody Feb. 3 on suspicion of causing the death of a passenger as he did “dangerous” stunts on his motorcycle. John Murray III was booked on suspicion of murder Wednesday, according to Jennifer Carey, a spokeswoman for the city and police. Murray is accused of killing…

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Authorities Identify Missing Diver Found Dead at Huntington Beach Oil Platform

January 18, 2022
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—Authorities Jan. 17 publicly identified a 64-year-old scuba diver who was found dead off the coast of Huntington Beach. Theodore Watler of Long Beach was reported missing about 10:30 a.m. Sunday after he became separated from his group, who had hired a commercial vessel to take them to platform Elly, according to the…

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Missing Diver Located Deceased

January 17, 2022
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HUNTINGTON BEACH—A commercial diver missing Jan. 16 off the coast of Huntington Beach was found dead. “[Long Beach Fire Department] resources assisted Coast Guard and other area agencies in the search for a missing commercial diver off of oil platform Elly,” the Long Beach Fire Department tweeted about 10 p.m. “Utilizing Fire Boat 15’s sonar,…

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Short Term Rental Laws in Major Orange County Cities

January 6, 2022
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Short-term rentals, available through online platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo, are becoming increasingly popular among travelers as an alternative to hotel stays and for homeowners looking for new income streams. Since the advent of these platforms, places like Los Angeles and San Francisco started regulating the short-term rental market, which has now expanded into…

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Body Found in Santa Ana River

January 5, 2022
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COSTA MESA, Calif.—Orange County firefighters recovered a body from the Santa Ana River between Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach on Jan. 4. Authorities were called just after noon to recover the body near the Victoria Bridge between the two cities, Orange County sheriff’s Sgt. Todd Hylton said. The man’s body was recovered downstream about 500 yards north of Pacific…

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Suspect Shot by Huntington Beach Police After Allegedly Shooting Bike Rider

December 28, 2021
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—An armed suspect who shot a bicycle rider Sunset Beach was shot by Huntington Beach police officers Dec. 27, authorities said. Police responded to a report of a shooting just after 12:20 p.m. Monday at Third Street and South Pacific Avenue in Sunset Beach said Jennifer Carey of the Huntington Beach Police Department….

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Officials Say Pipeline the Source of Oil Sheen Off Huntington Beach

December 27, 2021
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—A pipeline operated by a California-based firm has been identified as the source of an oil sheen spotted off Bolsa Chica State Beach that appeared to be heading north toward the Long Beach area. “A responsible party has been identified as DCOR LLC,” the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Spill Prevention & Response tweeted Dec. 25….

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Huntington Beach Police Department Plays Santa for Underprivileged Family

December 25, 2021
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—The Huntington Beach Police Department made a local underprivileged family’s Christmas a little more special this year by showing up on their doorstep with toys for their three boys. The department normally partners with CHOC (Children’s Health of Orange County) Children’s Hospital to spread cheer during the holidays, which was canceled this year due…

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Tarballs Hit Shore From Second Oil Spill in a Week in Huntington Beach

December 23, 2021
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—After a new oil sheen was spotted Dec. 22 off the coast of Bolsa Chica State Beach, officials announced Dec. 23 that tarballs have also come onshore in Huntington Beach despite proactive measures. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Office of Spill Prevention said in a Twitter post that their agencies were…

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Huntington Beach’s Discussion to Hire Outside Legal Counsel Moved to Closed Session After Lengthy Public Debate

December 22, 2021
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—After a lengthy public discussion on an agenda item that sought to go around Huntington Beach’s elected city attorney and hire outside legal help, the city council voted Dec. 21 to continue the discussion in a closed session in January. The motion, brought forward by Mayor Barbara Delgleize, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Posey,…

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