Traditional Japanese treats, live entertainment, arts and crafts, vendors, and more await guests at this year’s Cherry Blossom Festival in Huntington Beach, California, from April 14th through the 16th. The event is set to draw thousands to its location this year on Talbert Avenue, according to the festival’s website. According to organizers, over 70,000 people…
Cherry Blossom Festival Coming to Huntington Beach This Month
Huntington Beach Approves 90-Day Plan to End Homelessness
Huntington Beach city council unanimously approved April 4 a 90-day plan to end homelessness, first initiated by Mayor Pro Tem Gracey Van Der Mark last December. Included in the plan is $40,000 for social workers and overtime for the city’s homeless task force, which will be funded from its police and homelessness division budgets. Funds…
Huntington Beach Seeks to Dismiss State Lawsuit
The City of Huntington Beach filed new court documents April 3 asking an Orange County Superior Court judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed against it by the state, saying the state’s charges in the suit, relative to housing, have been remediated. The action comes after the Huntington Beach City Council voted 6–1 March 21 to…
Huntington Beach Seeks to Dismiss State Housing Lawsuit
The City of Huntington Beach filed new court documents April 3 asking an Orange County Superior Court judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed against it by the state, saying the state’s charges in the suit, relative to housing, have been remediated. The action comes after the Huntington Beach City Council voted 6–1 March 21 to…
‘Corgi Beach Day’ Packs Huntington Beach Shore
Thousands of dog lovers and corgi owners crowded the sands of Huntington Beach, California, April 1 to celebrate the 11th annual Corgi Beach Day. Festivities center around the competitions at the game arena, where corgis compete for best fetcher, best costume, and musical chairs, among others. Each winner takes home a special trophy. “Kilo” the…
2 Injured, One Arrested After Skateboard Fight at Pro-Trump Rally in Huntington Beach
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—A 33-year-old San Bernardino man was arrested and at least two people were injured after skateboarders fought with crowds gathered at the Huntington Beach Pier in support of former President Donald Trump, police said April 2. The clash was reported at about 12:30 p.m. Saturday, according to spokeswoman Jessica Cuchilla of the Huntington…
2 Dead in Possible Murder-Suicide in Huntington Beach
Authorities are investigating a possible murder-suicide in Huntington Beach after a man and woman were found dead with gunshot wounds on March 26, police said. Huntington Beach police responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call around 6 p.m. at the 9500 block of Kensington Drive around 6 p.m. in the city’s northeast. A…
Ocean Pacific Founder Dies After Decades of Shaping California Surf Culture
Known for redefining surf apparel since the 1970s, Ocean Pacific clothing company co-founder Jim Jenks died March 19 in his San Diego home. He was 84. The company became known as O.P. after its signature “super-short corduroy shorts”—worn by many Southern California surfers and skaters in the early 70s—became a trend that quickly spread throughout…
Motorist Killed, 2 Injured in Huntington Beach Crash
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—A 22-year-old motorist in a speeding vehicle was killed and his two passengers were injured in a single-vehicle crash March 26 in Huntington Beach, authorities said. The condition of the two injured people was not immediately known, according to spokeswoman Jessica Cuchilla of the Huntington Beach Police Department. The crash, involving a gray…
Man Accused of Smashing and Killing Cat on Windshields in Huntington Beach
SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 38-year-old man was behind bars March 24 on charges of slamming a cat against the windshields of cars in Huntington Beach, killing the animal. Beau Browning Watson pleaded not guilty Thursday to cruelty to animals and two counts of vandalism, all felonies, in the jail courtroom in Santa Ana. He was next…
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