Among the 18 candidates running for four open seats on Huntington Beach’s City Council, Pat Burns, Tony Strickland, Gracey Van Der Mark and Casey Mckeon took a lead in early returns posted ...

Incumbent Michael Gates jumped out to a huge lead Tuesday over opponent Scott Field, a former assistant city attorney, in the race for the Huntington Beach city attorney’s post. “Obviously ...

The California Wine Festival returns to Orange County on Nov. 11-12. The oceanfront tasting event commences at Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach on Friday, Nov. 11 with a Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting experience.

Politically, the district has a slim blue lean. Democrats account for 35.6% of all registered voters, versus 33.9% who are registered as Republicans and 24.5% who list no party preference,

The Hawks are 10-1 and have one of the county’s best ground games with running back Troy Leigber and their experienced offensive line.

Neither of the CA-45 candidates on the Nov. 8 ballot are Vietnamese American; Rep., R-Huntington Beach, who currently represents CA-48, is Korean American and Jay Chen, D-Hacienda Heights, is Taiwanese American.

The remaining 16 candidates come from a variety of backgrounds. Some have previously run for City Council, including Armory Hanson, a Huntington Beach Historic Resources Board member; Gracey Van Der Mark,

The race was seen as a battle between a two-term incumbent at war for the last two years with the City Council and someone who worked 26 years for the office.

From parades to car shows, flyovers to gun salutes, many Orange County cities and communities are hosting events to honor the service of veterans.

Based on the first-round scores, the CIF-SS system for creating exciting matchups is a success. Plus, a look at the top coach of the year candidates.