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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — This year marks America's 250th birthday and the 122nd time Surf City has celebrated Independence Day.

A person walks along the beach as the sun sets over the Pacific Ocean, as seen from Huntington Beach, California, U.S., June 29, 2026.

The city is set to overhaul its voting system for city council elections.

Airtech International, a Huntington Beach, California, manufacturer specializing in composite tooling materials and vacuum bagging systems...

A 16,900-pound steel beam recovered from the rubble of the World Trade Center's South Tower in New York made its way to Huntington Beach...

Voting in Huntington Beach City Council elections could look drastically different come November. With just over four months to go before...

Citing a reduction in street-level homelessness, the Newport Beach City Council approved a one-year agreement to rent 10 shelter beds from...

Huntington Beach is on its way to becoming the first Orange County city to use ranked choice voting following a court ruling this week.

A judge has ordered Huntington Beach to adopt ranked-choice voting after finding that the city's at-large elections diluted Latino voting...

Huntington Beach residents could soon see a significant change in how they vote for city council members. Orange County Superior Court Judge...

The Siller Family started the Tunnel to Towers Foundation to honor the memory and carry on the legacy of their brother, Stephen,...

See the Huntington Beach Oilers's flag football schedule, roster, rankings, standings and more on MaxPreps.com.

Re Forced by courts, Huntington Beach passes its overdue housing element plan Casey McKeon said that “Fighting for local control is imminent...

Huntington Beach residents could soon be forced to change how they vote for city council members after a judge ordered the city to shift to...

The Kiwanis Club of Huntington Beach, on behalf of its Foundation, is proud to sponsor an annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast at Lake Park...

An Orange County judge has tentatively ruled that Huntington Beach's at-large City Council election system violates the California Voting...

A growing structural deficit has required more and more juggling in order to pass a balanced budget in Huntington Beach.

Former California State Parks supt. Kevin Pearsall was accused of secretly recording lifeguards in the men's Bolsa Chica locker room.

Former California state parks superintendent Kevin Pearsall has been charged with recording lifeguards in a Bolsa Chica State Beach locker...

Kevin Pearsall, 59, of Long Beach, is facing several charges, including 23 misdemeanor counts of secretly filming another person.

The 59-year-old Long Beach man allegedly secretly recorded the images in the men's locker room at Bolsa Chica State Beach Lifeguard...

The Ohio State commit qualified for the Nike event with a strong showing at the Elite 11 in late May.

The Ohio State commit qualified for the Nike event with a strong showing in the Elite 11 in late May.

The Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge Western Regionals took place over the weekend in Huntington Beach.

Huntington Beach Air Quality Index (AQI) is now Good. Get real-time, historical and forecast PM2.5 and weather data. Read the air pollution in Huntingto...

John Urdi is the new chief executive of the local tourism organization, Visit Huntington Beach.

Annex Brands, Inc., a leading franchisor in the packing, shipping, and office services industries, is pleased to announce the successful...

Huntington Beach Air Quality Index (AQI) is now Good. Get real-time, historical and forecast PM2.5 and weather data. Read the air pollution in Huntingto...

A 39-year-old man pleaded guilty Monday and was immediately sentenced to more than 21 years in prison for shooting two people in Huntington...

A 39-year-old Huntington Beach man pleaded guilty Monday and was immediately sentenced to more than 21 years in prison for shooting two...

The lineup is led by Kaskade along with performances from Cassian, Matroda, BUNT., D.O.D, Me N Ü, Lavern, Bobby Harvey and Esse.

Some hotels are a room with a view. The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa is something closer to a small Mediterranean village...

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa has debuted a data-driven spa experience at Pacific Waters Spa.

THIS EVENT IS 21+ ONLY. Must show valid ID for entry. No Exceptions.*** Devotional Depeche Mode tribute live at Old World...

The canine competition was ruff, and so were the waves. The Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge isn't just about the pooches being cute...

Huntington Beach is surfing's preeminent event site. That's why it can sometimes be forgotten during a pulse of wave energy.

Why now: A district spokesperson confirmed a letter of resignation from Carvalho on Sunday night. The reason for the timing wasn't immediately clear.

Kaskade and Insomniac have announced Sun Soaked 2026 at Huntington State Beach on September 12, with Cassian, Matroda, BUNT.,...

Earlier this month, construction officially commenced for The Marisol, a new senior housing complex in Huntington Beach.

Huntington Beach City Council members approved a housing plan after years of fighting state housing mandates, ending in a string of legal...

Topline: After fighting Sacramento for years, Huntington Beach finally approved a plan this week to allow for significantly more housing.

State law requires California cities and counties to plan for enough housing to meet the expected demand, with an emphasis on low-income...

Two readers decry Huntington Beach's delay in compliance with the state housing law. Another mourns the loss of a child in Laguna.

Facing at least $170,000 in court-approved fines for violating state mandates, Huntington Beach city leaders adopted a required housing...

Huntington Beach's firefighters were called to a neighborhood in Seabridge, where a flock of ducklings was stuck in an underground storm...

Huntington Beach approved a state-mandated housing element this week after years of legal resistance, with city leaders describing the...

After years of battling with the state, the council approved a housing element on Tuesday night. But is it compliant with state mandate?

Now a judge has to sign off on the plan, or Huntington Beach taxpayers could face fees every month if they remain out of compliance.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (KESQ) - Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton unveiled a flat state income tax plan today in Huntington...

A senior housing community, nearly a decade in the making, has broken ground at a bustling intersection in Huntington Beach.

Huntington Beach's Jared Grindlinger and Cypress' Drew Slevcove lead the selections for the All-County baseball team.

A trapped brood of ducklings turned a Huntington Beach neighborhood into an unexpected rescue scene. Emergency crews received a call that...

Huntington Beach city officials voted to push back proposed changes to the general plan that's slated to be a step toward meeting state...

Champagnes Kitchen, a longtime family owned Newport Beach restaurant, is expanding to Huntington Beach with a new location in the heart of...

The Dragon Tamer Quartet, a new book by Nicole L. Allison, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

Planning a trip to Huntington Beach? Between the beach days and the surf culture, you'll want to know exactly where to eat — and I've...

THIS EVENT IS 21+ ONLY. Must show valid ID for entry. No Exceptions.*** Fast Times 80s concert experience and Sweet Emotionz...

The district is contracting the construction of housing at two former school sites, Pleasant View and Sun View, both in Huntington Beach.

06.12.2026 11:41 PM HUNTINGTON BEACH – The driver of a classic Mustang had to be rescued by firefighters using the heavy rescue tools...

Lana Cheng sang the national anthem Wednesday at Cap Sheue Field, helping kick off the Huntington Beach High commencement ceremony.