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Huntington Beach Council Pushes for Stricter Children’s Book Regulations in Libraries

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Huntington Beach Councilmember Gracey Van Der Mark has voiced concerns over the presence of potentially obscene and pornographic materials in city libraries, especially those accessible to young readers. In response, she's suggesting new legislation to filter out such unsuitable content. Her proposal is set to be presented to the City Council in their upcoming...

Huntington Beach’s Financial Rescue: The $5.4 Million Pacific Airshow Settlement

Surf City's Conservative Leaders Secure a Win for the Local Economy A Lifeline for the City's Budget The Pacific Airshow's significant economic impact on Huntington Beach since 2016 cannot be understated. The recent decision by the city's conservative leadership to settle with the show for a whopping $5.4 million underscores this. Mayor Tony Strickland emphasized the...

California Is Suing Huntington Beach For Failing To Implement A Housing Plan

The Battle Over Housing: State vs. Local Government Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state officials announced on Monday that they are extending their lawsuit against Surf City, Huntington Beach, in a bid to hold the city accountable for its failure to establish a new housing plan. "Huntington Beach continues to fail its residents," Newsom said in...

Huntington Beach City Council Bans LGBTQ Pride Flags: A Comprehensive Analysis

LGBTQ Pride Flags flying over a Goverment building in Huntington Beach

The Huntington Beach City Council recently voted against flying the LGBTQ Pride flag over City Hall, a decision that has sparked heated debates and divided opinions. This controversial move overturns a previous ruling from 2021 that allowed the flag to be flown for six weeks every spring. The Decision: A Slim Majority After two hours of...

Barbara Delgleize Named Huntington Beach’s Temporary Mayor

The City Council has chosen Barbara Delgleize as Huntington Beach’s new mayor for the remaining time in 2021 during a recent meeting. Delgleize replaced Tito Ortiz, the previous mayor who resigned after his appointment on a pro-tem basis. The Council called the meeting as Ortiz left his seat. Councilors choose the ceremonial employment position that...