Huntington Beach woman gives her 90-year-old neighbor a second chance at life www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

I’m looking for Huntington Beach residents who rode the Circuit shuttle and would be willing to chat with me about its closure in town. Please feel free to reply or DM me. Thanks!

Waited for this Nas and DJ Premier album for like 25 years or more. Let’s go!!!

Huntington Beach names new mayor, but ‘Judas kiss’ allegations fuel pro tem fury www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Huntington Beach appoints Casey McKeon as its 88th mayor and Butch Twining as the mayor pro Tem, bypassing Chad Williams as the pro Tem. Many in the crowd who came to support Williams boo this decision. He got the most votes in last fall’s election.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Hope you enjoy your time with friends and family today. I’m grateful to continue writing for a living in a beautiful place. Thanks for following me.

Casey McKeon is expected to be sworn in as Huntington Beach's next mayor during Tuesday night's council meeting. McKeon will be the last of the conservative so-called "Fab Four" elected in 2022 to be mayor, joining Tony Strickland ('23), Gracey Van Der Mark ('24) and Pat Burns.

Huntington Beach City Atty. Mike Vigliotta came back with nothing to report out of closed session BUT council member Chad Williams said that Michael Gates was employed again with the city of Huntington Beach. So, it sounds like HB is moving forward with Gates as chief asst atty.

We are now at two hours that the Huntington Beach City Council has been in closed session. Michael Gates is sitting at a staff table and waiting, just like everyone else.

The Huntington Beach City Council has been in closed session for more than an hour discussing Michael Gates' employment and his lawyer's threat of litigation. They are still there.

At a special meeting of the Huntington Beach City Council, where the council is set to discuss in closed session possible litigation regarding the rehiring of Michael Gates. Mayor Pat Burns gives just 30 seconds per speaker for public comments. There are 40 signed up.

H.B. City Council to hold special meeting on Gates’ employment after his attorney threatens lawsuit www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

The Huntington Beach City Council is having a fascinating conversation with the OC Registrar of Voters Bob Page tonight. Several of the council members have asked for his personal opinion on voter ID, but he has declined, saying it’s his job to follow the law whatever that is.

Sweet 16! Newport Harbor boys’ water polo sprints past CdM for CIF title defense Words by me, photos by @ericlicas.bsky.social www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Battle-tested Corona del Mar girls’ flag football captures first CIF ring Story by me, photos by @ericlicas.bsky.social www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

The California Fourth District Court of Appeal today reversed an OC Superior Court decision, striking down Huntington Beach’s voter ID charter amendment. The city can seek review in the California Supreme Court. Story coming.

The Teo-Shohei interactions have become one of my favorite parts of this #Dodgers team. #WorldSeries

The Huntington Beach City Council unanimously voted in closed session tonight to appeal an OC Superior Court order to remove the “children’s restricted” section at the Central Library and re-establish teen section, City Atty. Mike Vigliotta reports. www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Los Angeles vs. Toronto.... where have I seen this before?

Five hospitalized after helicopter crashes next to Huntington Beach hotel www.latimes.com/california/s...

The Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach this weekend will not include U.S. military planes due to the government shutdown, air show director Kevin Elliott just announced in an email. This year's performers include the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and Royal Air Force Falcons (UK).

Game 1. #GoDodgers #HomeRunDerby

The Huntington Beach City Council unanimously votes 6-0-1 (Van Der Mark absent) to form an ad hoc committee to explore the creation of a mural, statue or plaque commemorating Charlie Kirk in the city.

The Huntington Beach City Council has called a special meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) at 4 p.m., to discuss the possibility of creating a mural in town for the late Charlie Kirk.

'I am Kolby': Aipa inducted into Surfers' Hall of Fame in Huntington Beach www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Huntington Beach City Councilwoman Gracey Van Der Mark says “shame on you” to those who she said lied about Butch Twining’s involvement with last Wednesday’s gathering at Pier Plaza. “If anything happens to any of us up on this dais, our blood is on your hands.”

Huntington Beach City Councilman Butch Twining says he left last Wednesday’s gathering for Charlie Kirk when White supremacists “hijacked” it (his word). Started chanting “White Man Fight Back.” “I reject the presence of hate groups loudly and unequivocally.” - Twining.

I’m looking to talk to people who were either at the Charlie Kirk vigil in Huntington Beach on Sunday night. Or, if you have thoughts about that or an earlier gathering at the pier that apparently drew White supremacists. This is for a Daily Pilot story. Feel free to comment or reach out. Thanks!

Taryn Palumbo has announced that she is running for Huntington Beach City Council in 2026. Palumbo is currently the executive director of nonprofit OC Grantmakers and was formerly on the HB Community and Library Services Commission. Four spots will be up for grabs in 2026.

Huntington Beach and Mayor Pat Burns have issued a statement condemning the death of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk yesterday. See attached.

Huntington Beach must follow state’s Freedom to Read Act, O.C. judge rules www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

A win for the ACLU et. al today in OC Superior Court, in its lawsuit against the city of Huntington Beach regarding library censorship. More to come…

Huntington Beach to allow alcohol sales at sports complex www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Huntington Beach locks in Pacific Airshow for 10 years with options for 25 www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

The Huntington Beach City Council votes 5-2 to grant a pair of Conditional Use Permits that would allow the sale of alcohol at the Huntington Beach Sports Complex. Chad Williams and Andrew Gruel voted no. Dozens of residents also commented that they thought it was a bad idea.

The Huntington Beach City Council votes 6-1 to enter into a contract of up to 25 years with the Pacific Airshow, and to certify an Environmental Impact Report related to the show. Councilman Chad Williams, citing lack of reliable financial data, votes no.

City of Hope Orange County today unveiled the Wetterau Family Spiritual Care Center at its soon-to-open cancer hospital in Irvine. The center uses immersive technology to transform into 7 sacred spaces, both religious and nature based, including the pictured Huntington Beach Pier.

Jason Schmitt, second from left, has been sworn in as the new Huntington Beach City Treasurer tonight. Schmitt has a law degree from Harvard and is a former Fortune 500 executive and CEO. He quoted former President Ronald Reagan during a short speech tonight.

Huntington Beach Police Department readies Drone as First Responder program www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

The Huntington Beach Planning Commission votes 4-3 to approve Conditional Use Permits for the sales, service and consumption of beer and wine at a pair of outdoor dining areas at Huntington Beach Sports Complex. “No” voters, some residents say alcohol, youth sports don’t mix.

Update on Kolby Aipa of Huntington Beach: the family announced that he died today after his e-bike accident over the weekend. Kolby was 20 years old.

Levi Slawson, Sawyer Lindblad top competition at U.S. Open of Surfing www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Chris Kluwe, fired as football coach, sues Huntington Beach Union High School District www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

Kanoa Igarashi, ranked No. 3 in the world, happy to be back home for U.S. Open of Surfing www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

FPPC dismisses Huntington Beach’s complaints about local PAC, Ocean View School District www.latimes.com/socal/daily-...

I interviewed 102-year-old Lois Rufus of Fountain Valley today, asking her for her secrets to a long life. She didn't skip a beat. "Keep breathing in and out," she said. "Once you stop breathing, it's over."

There are only 9 people signed up to speak at tonight’s Huntington Beach City Council meeting. Mayor Pat Burns gives everyone the full 3 minutes. Some members of the crowd applaud. “Don’t make me regret it,” Burns says.

Any Republic users in Huntington Beach or Fountain Valley willing to chat with me for a story on the resumption of trash services? Please lmk or DM me.

The Huntington Beach Planning Commission tonight will be looking at a proposal to build 10 new homes on Pacific Coast Highway, between 18th Street and 19th Street.

Here’s the new setup of the Huntington Beach City Council chambers. Note the staff on the left, rather than directly across from the council. Public comments just ended. A few residents brought cowbells, a reference to a comment made last meeting by the mayor.