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Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

California sues Huntington Beach over 'blatantly and flatly illegal' voter ID law

California sues Huntington Beach for requiring photo ID from voters, citing violation of state law. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
4 months ago
Law

Court Sustains Lawsuit Against Huntington Beach for Housing

The state of California is continuing its lawsuit against Huntington Beach for not planning enough housing.
The appellate ruling allows the state's case to continue on an expedited basis, unless the city can halt the lawsuit for other reasons. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
Los Angeles

State wins a round in fight with Huntington Beach to build more housing

California's lawsuit against Huntington Beach accusing the city of defying state efforts to ease the housing crisis is back on a fast track
A three-judge panel at California's 4th Circuit Court of Appeal ruled that Huntington Beach's status as a charter city does not prevent the state from seeking an expedited hearing [ more ]
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Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
Law

This California city passed a voter ID law. Now the attorney general is suing to block it.

California AG is suing Huntington Beach over voter ID law violation. [ more ]
Kqed
2 months ago
California

LA County Residents Say A Nearby Landfill is Making Them Sick | KQED

Opponents retract concession on Proposition 1 due to close vote margin.
Huntington Beach considers privatizing library system amid content debate. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

Oil sheen confirmed off Huntington Beach; Coast Guard investigating

The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating a potential oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach in Orange County.
Local officials, including Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner and Supervisor Katrina Foley, are actively engaged in addressing the situation. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
Los Angeles

Column: Yes, you can fight city hall. Huntington Beach retirees are waging a revolution

Retirees in Huntington Beach are fighting against City Hall's attempts to restrict library books with sexual content, limit Pride flags, and suppress voting rights.
Former Huntington Beach Mayor Shirley Dettloff cites Donald Trump as the catalyst for the shift towards culture wars in the city. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
4 months ago
LA real estate

Equity Residential Sells Huntington Beach Apartments

Equity Residential has sold a 310-unit multifamily property in Huntington Beach after owning it for 28 years.
The buyer of Regency Palms LP is a private Orange County buyer, but the broker and seller have not been disclosed. [ more ]
therealdeal.com
4 months ago
LA real estate

Huntington Sends Housing Mandate Decision to Appeals Court

Huntington Beach has appealed a federal judge's decision to dismiss its challenge to a state requirement to plan for thousands of homes.
The city argues that state housing laws violate its right to zone property and accuses the state of trying to urbanize California. [ more ]
Advocate.com
5 months ago
Books

This California Surf City Is Moving More and More to the Right With Books Bans and Other Policies

Huntington Beach, California, known for its surfing, is gaining notoriety for its far-right politics.
Conservative city officials have taken steps to promote right-wing activism, including removing LGBTQ+ books from the public library. [ more ]
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