SANTA ANA, Calif.—A federal judge in Santa Ana March 21 rejected the city of Huntington Beach’s bid for a temporary restraining order preventing the state from enforcing its affordable housing laws. U.S. District Judge Fred Slaughter ruled that the city would not have any chance of winning on any of the constitutional challenges it filed…
Federal Judge Rejects Huntington Beach’s Requested Injunction to Stop Housing Law
March 22, 2023
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Gun Suspect Prompts Lockdown on Huntington Beach College Campus
March 20, 2023
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—Golden West College officials locked down the campus in Huntington Beach March 20 as police searched for a possible gunman, but no threat was found. The lockdown began at 12:49 p.m. and was lifted at 1:22 p.m. when police determined the suspect was no longer on campus, said Golden West College spokeswoman Andrea…
Huntington Beach Residents React to Dueling Housing Lawsuits: State vs City
March 16, 2023
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“I don’t want [Huntington Beach] to become another Santa Monica,” Gayline Clifford, a 37-year resident, said in response to the state’s demands for the Orange County coastal city to have more housing. While the city faces pressure from the state to build more housing, including that which is affordable, some residents said they fear doing…
California Cities Brace for State-Sanctioned Housing Projects Entering Non-Residential Areas
March 9, 2023
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A provision under state law has caused some Orange County cities to start battling development projects that usually wouldn’t be permissible. At least three Orange County cities have projects submitted under “builders remedy,” which is part of the state’s 1982-passed Housing Accountability Act, and kicks in if a city fails to have a state-mandated affordable…
Pursuit Ends with Crash in Huntington Beach, 2 Arrested
March 7, 2023
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—Two men were arrested March 6 following a high-speed pursuit that ended with a crash in Huntington Beach. Police were called about 11 a.m. about a vehicle burglary suspect trying door handles in the parking lot at the beach near Tower Three, said Jessica Cuchilla of the Huntington Beach Police Department. When responding…
Man, 23, Pleads Guilty to Fatal DUI Crash in Huntington Beach
March 3, 2023
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SANTA ANA—A 23-year-old man pleaded guilty Mar. 2 and was immediately sentenced to four years in prison for a DUI-fueled crash in Huntington Beach that killed his passenger. Miguel Angel Guzman Jr. pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, according to court records. He accepted a plea deal from Orange County Superior Court Judge…
Huntington Beach Finalizes Vote Limiting Flags Flown at City Facilities
February 22, 2023
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The Huntington Beach City Council voted 4–3 Feb. 21 to give final approval to an ordinance that only allows city facilities to display government flags—those representing the city, county, state, nation, the six branches of the military, and prisoners of war or those missing in military action. Councilmembers who voted against the policy said they…
Memorial Plaque Unveiled for Fallen Huntington Beach Police Officer
February 21, 2023
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City officials were joined by members of the Newport Beach and Huntington Beach police departments Feb. 19 as a memorial plaque was unveiled in tribute to fallen Huntington Beach Police Officer Nicholas Vella. The event took place at Marina Park in Newport Beach on the first anniversary of his death. “One year has passed, and…
17-Year-Old Motorist, 4 Others Injured in SUV Crash in Huntington Beach
February 20, 2023
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—A 17-year-old boy behind the wheel of a 1998 Toyota 4Runner and his four passengers were injured in a single-vehicle crash in Huntington Beach, authorities said Feb. 20. “All were promptly transported to local hospitals for medical treatment in various conditions,” said Jessica Cuchilla of the Huntington Beach Police Department. The SUV was…
Huntington Beach Officials to Challenge California Housing Mandate
February 15, 2023
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Huntington Beach is looking to contest a provision of state law known as “builder’s remedy” that would allow developers to bypass local zoning laws on some projects. The provision is part of the state’s 1982-passed Housing Accountability Act and kicks in if a city fails to have a state-mandated affordable housing plan. Huntington Beach’s plan—known…
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