Category: Huntington Beach

Police Investigate Huntington Beach Shooting That Killed Real Estate Professional

August 8, 2021
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HUNTINGTON BEACH—An investigation is ongoing into a shooting at a home in Huntington Beach that left a real estate professional dead and three other adults—including the alleged killer—wounded amid a reported family dispute. No arrests have been made and the suspected gunman remains in an area hospital, Huntington Beach Police spokeswoman Jennifer Carey told City…

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Majority of Huntington Beach City Council Served Recall Notices

August 4, 2021
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All but one Huntington Beach City Council members were served recalls during an Aug. 3 council meeting, adding to the list of more than 50 recall campaigns currently underway in the state.  Huntington Beach resident Russ Neal served the councilors Notice of Intents (NOIs) for recall during the public comments section.  Neal said the impetus for the recall comes from…

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Huntington Beach Appoints Replacement Councilmember

July 27, 2021
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City council in Huntington Beach, Calif., has appointed a civil rights attorney to replace former councilmember Tito Ortiz. Rhoda Bolton, who serves on the Huntington Beach Human Relations Task Force, was selected for the role during a July 26 meeting. She was among 189 people who applied for the position and among more than 100 people interviewed by…

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Huntington Beach Launches Circuit Car Pilot Program

July 13, 2021
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—The City of Huntington Beach launched a new pilot program July 13 that offers free rides to popular downtown destinations. The five-month program, which will runs through December, features five low-speed electric shuttles designed by Circuit. Downtown Huntington Beach goers can hitch a lift through the Ride Circuit smartphone app, or by flagging down a ride. Popular stops include the Huntington…

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Adrian’s Kickback Ricochets as Police File Charges

July 9, 2021
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Authorities in Huntington Beach, Calif. submitted charges July 8 against 35 minors in connection with an unruly beach gathering that garnered Internet infamy. “To the Adrian’s Kickback crowd—I hope you didn’t think we forgot about you,” Huntington Beach police said in a Facebook post. “This is just the beginning.” The charges stemmed from a May 22…

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Fourth of July Fireworks Cause Wildlife Mayhem

July 7, 2021
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—It was a busy Independence Day weekend for the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach, where scores of injured animals were treated for injuries resulting from panic-inducing fireworks. Debbie McGuire, executive director of the center, told The Epoch Times that concern about domesticated animals being traumatized by fireworks is always in…

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Orange County Cities Move to End Local Emergencies

July 7, 2021
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Huntington Beach and Fullerton joined a minority of Orange County, Calif. cities July 6 in moving to ending local emergency declarations. While Fullerton city council unanimously ended its local emergency declaration, Huntington Beach city council unanimously took the first step toward its termination by directing the city manager to prepare the necessary documents. “[Terminating the local emergency declaration] seeks to bring economic sustainability,” Huntington…

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Southland Police Department Flooded with Illegal Fireworks Calls

July 5, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Calif.—Many neighborhoods sounded like war zones July 4 as people set off illegal fireworks to mark Independence Day despite repeated pleas from fire officials around Southern California to attend public pyrotechnic displays. Sheriff’s department dispatchers have fielded “nonstop calls,” said Deputy Tracy Koerner of the Sheriff’s Information Bureau. Deputies on patrol are citing…

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Orange County Takes a Bite out of its Mosquito Population

June 30, 2021
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Southern California cities are preparing for battle against bloodsucking pests this summer as mosquito season picks up. The City of La Habra—which has historically had high mosquito and West Nile virus activity—is conducting its first of many large-scale mosquito sprays June 30. Mosquitoes are responsible for more human deaths than any other creature in the world, killing…

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Orange County Cities Prepare to Celebrate Independence Day

June 30, 2021
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—On July 8, 1776, the first public readings the Declaration of Independence were held in Philadelphia’s Independence Square heralded by the ringing of bells and band music. One year later, on July 4, 1777, Philadelphia marked Independence Day by adjourning Congress and celebrating with bonfires, bells and fireworks. The annual custom eventually made…

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