Category: Huntington Beach

KKK Flyers Spread in Huntington Beach, Prompting Anti-Racism Resolutions

April 7, 2021
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City councilmembers in Huntington Beach, California, have passed two new resolutions against racism after flyers promoting a group called the Loyal White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) were deposited on lawns in the city over Easter weekend. The flyers showed a white-hooded figure, had the group’s name printed on them, and contained text similar to that on the group’s website regarding its ideology. The flyers also had…

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Huntington Beach’s E-Bike Saga Continues as City Considers Legalizing the Rides 

April 3, 2021
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Huntington Beach city council will consider allowing electric bicycles (e-bikes) on its popular beach trail and other areas April 5, the same day officers intend to enforce an e-bike ban. Existing regulations constitute an e-bike ban on the city’s beaches, bike paths, and sidewalks. Council members Mike Posey and Natalie Moser are leading the effort to lift the ban, while enforcing speeding restrictions….

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Mask Disagreement Stops Huntington Beach Council From Resuming In-Person Meetings

March 31, 2021
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Huntington Beach city council will continue to meet virtually rather than convening in chambers due to Mayor Pro Tem Tito Ortiz’s refusal to wear a mask. It moved to do so during a March 29 meeting, where the five councilmembers in attendances voted to stick with Zoom meetings. Ortiz was absent during the vote, after…

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Huntington Beach Officials Debate Suing State Over Mandatory Housing Quotas

March 26, 2021
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Huntington Beach City Attorney Michael Gates recently suggested that the city should consider suing two government agencies over upcoming state-imposed housing mandates, sparking a debate in City Council about whether litigation or legislation is a better approach to reducing its allocation. Gates suggested that the city consider suing the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)…

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Huntington Beach Dog Loses Job to Frog in Florida

March 23, 2021
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And this year’s winner of the Cadbury Bunny Tryouts is … a frog? The Stuart, Florida amphibian was hailed the victor of the 2021 Cadbury Easter Bunny Campaign March 23, defeating a tail-wagging finalist from Huntington Beach, Calif. Betty, an Australian white tree frog, was the first of her species to claim the title. She was among 10 finalists named…

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Orange County Cop Accused of Impersonating Colleague Online

March 22, 2021
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A Huntington Beach police officer is facing charges after allegedly posting a co-worker’s photo and personal phone number on a dating website. The victim became aware of the personal ad on doublelist.com after receiving texts from unknown numbers, the Orange County District Attorney’s (OCDA) office said in a release. The posts were created last September…

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Huntington Beach’s Fourth of July is a Go 

March 20, 2021
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The annual Huntington Beach Fourth of July celebration will continue this year, albeit without its parade, possibly no fireworks, and a modified festival and fun run. Planning for the 2021 celebration has been heavily influenced by the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus pandemic, elected officials said during a March 15 city council meeting. The city plans on…

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Hop Aside, Babs: This Year’s Cadbury Bunny Gig Could Go To An Orange County Dog

March 19, 2021
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A Huntington Beach finalist for the Cadbury Bunny Tryouts is not your average bushy-tailed rodent, although he does love carrots. Each spring, Cadbury holds tryouts for its national Easter commercial—and you don’t have to belong to the rabbit species to qualify. This year’s top 10 contenders include two bunnies, an alpaca, a frog, a goat,…

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Huntington Beach Won’t Restrict Food Delivery Apps’ Profits

March 16, 2021
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Huntington Beach city council rejected an urgency ordinance March 16 that would have capped delivery fees on companies such as DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. Third-party food delivery apps charge local restaurants up to 30 percent of the customer’s order. The motion would have limited those fees to 15 percent for restaurants. “I get a little bit nervous when city is dictating how a business is…

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Huntington Beach Police Remove Homeless Occupying Wetlands 

March 12, 2021
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Huntington Beach police say they cleared out homeless encampments at environmentally-sensitive areas after finding them to be ridden with trash and drug paraphernalia. “[There was] pollution, fires, litter, and drug use in that area, such as discarded needles, which had a significant environmental impact in an ecologically sensitive area,” Huntington Beach Lt. Brian Smith told…

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