Ex-City Attorney Michael Gates Returns to Huntington Beach Amid Rift with DOJ
Former Huntington Beach City Attorney Michael Gates is headed back to Surf City after less than a year with the U.S. Justice Department.
The Best Cities for People With Disabilities
A single SoCal city has been ranked among the top 10 cities for people with disabilities by WalletHub.
WalletHub Ranks Best Cities for Women in 2025
A Northern California city has made WalletHub’s top 10 list of the Best Cities for Women in 2025.
Voters Approve Measures to Block Censorship, Halt Library Privatization in Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach voters delivered a major setback to the City Council on Tuesday by approving two measures that curb the council’s influence over the city’s libraries.
Trump Administration Pulls Flawed ‘Sanctuary’ List After Backlash from Sheriffs, Mayors
Judge Sides with Huntington Beach Over Voter ID
Huntington Beach may implement new voter ID rules in the 2026 election following Monday’s ruling by an Orange County Superior Court Judge.
Battle Over At-Large Voting Heats Up as Lawmaker Attempts to Speed Up Reforms
Cities fighting CVRA lawsuits over at-large voting could soon be forced to make changes to their election systems before the appeals process has run its course.
From the Kitchen to the Council: Meet Huntington Beach’s Newest Rep, Celebrity Chef Andrew Gruel
The newest member of the Huntington Beach City Council may not have a ton of political experience, but we know he can take some heat.
Huntington Beach Hires Permanent City Manager
Huntington Beach has promoted its acting city manager to the permanent position.
