• CBS Boston / WBZ
    HUNTINGTON BEACH (CBSLA) — Cyclist Tom Sovilla was critically injured last June in Huntington Beach when a driver going 60 miles per hour struck him from behind. The La Habra man was riding his bike down the Pacific Coast Highway when surfer Jack Keith hit him after taking his eyes off the road for a second to check out the waves.
  • KCRW
    Hollywood assistants have put up with abusive bosses and bad pay over the years. But in the era of #MeToo, a younger crop of assistants are pushing back. In 2018, Huntington Beach sued the state over SB 54, the so-called "Sanctuary State" law that limits cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration...
  • Times Union
    SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Huntington Beach has agreed to settle a state lawsuit that tried to force it to end years of opposition to meeting low-income housing goals. The tentative settlement revolves around a proposed amendment that would exempt housing projects from limits if they reserve at least 20% of the units for low-income families,
  • KCRW
    Hollywood assistants have put up with abusive bosses and bad pay over the years. But in the era of #MeToo, a younger crop of assistants are pushing back. In 2018, Huntington Beach sued the state over SB 54, the so-called "Sanctuary State" law that limits cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration...
  • In 2018, Huntington Beach sued the state over SB 54, the so-called "Sanctuary State" law that limits cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration officials. Huntington Beach argued that as a charter city, it should have control over its own policy. An Orange County Superior Court judge agreed. But on Friday, that decision ...
  • A Huntington Beach man and former Long Beach Marriott hotel chef who threatened to shoot up his place of business pleaded no contest Monday to making criminal threats. Rodolfo Montoya, 37, is set to be sentenced Jan. 27 in Long Beach. He faces three years and eight months in prison as a result of the plea negotiated with prosecutors.
  • Orange County Register
    On a beautiful morning last Memorial Day weekend, two worlds collided on the Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. What followed would be an act of extraordinary forgiveness – and an accidental friendship. Tom Sovilla was savoring one of his long bike rides as he reached the Seapoint Street intersection, where the view opens up to the ...
  • Orange County Register
    Rodolfo Montoya, 37, of Huntington Beach, was arrested Aug. 20 after another employee alerted authorities that Montoya told him of plans to carry out a mass shooting targeting fellow employees and customers at the hotel near the Long Beach Airport. Long Beach police took Montoya into custody at his home in Huntington Beach, where officials said ...
  • KTLA
    A cyclist who is still recovering from serious injuries months after being struck by a car in Huntington Beach is getting a lot of help from an unlikely new friend: the driver who hit him.
  • KTLA
    Officers searched Montoya’s Huntington Beach home and found multiple firearms, including an assault rifle, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and high-capacity magazines, according to the Long Beach Police Department. Police described Montoya as a disgruntled employee who was upset over some recent workplace activity. They credited the co ...
  • Orange County Register
    Huntington Beach and California reached a tentative settlement of the state’s first-ever lawsuit accusing a city of ignoring state affordable housing requirements. In a letter sent Friday ...
  • In upending a Superior Court's order barring the state of California from forcing charter city Huntington Beach to comply with a sanctuary law limiting cooperation with federal immigration officers, a panel of three judges said charter cities' authority over municipal affairs doesn't apply to state issues, such as public safety and health.
  • Orange County Register
    My parents think I’m at Huntington Beach watching beautiful sunsets or at Disneyland experiencing fireworks displays every night. My friends think I’m out partying all the time, enjoying those famous Hollywood nights. People I barely know also think I’m partying hard – except they think I’m doing it with A-list celebrities.
  • USA Today
    Steve Hammerschmidt, of Huntington Beach, landed the 365-pound ‘super cow’ after a battle of 2-plus hours last Tuesday in the Pacific, 30 miles north of the resort city on Baja California’s tip. Veteran anglers often refer to yellowfin tuna topping 200 pounds as “cows.” Tuna topping 300 pounds are “super cows,” and catches of ...
  • USA Today
    Steve Hammerschmidt, of Huntington Beach, landed the 365-pound ‘super cow’ after a battle of 2-plus hours last Tuesday in the Pacific, 30 miles north of the resort city on Baja California’s tip. Veteran anglers often refer to yellowfin tuna topping 200 pounds as “cows.” Tuna topping 300 pounds are “super cows,” and catches of ...
  • Los Angeles Times
    The Newsom administration is nearing a deal with Huntington Beach that would end a contentious lawsuit over the city’s alleged failure to plan for more affordable housing. — An anti-vaccine protester who allegedly threw a menstrual cup filled with blood onto California state senators last year has been charged with two felonies, according ...
  • KHNL
    The Huntington Beach, Calif., native flourished in the role hammering home four kills, one ace, two digs, and one block in front of an electric Manoa crowd. 'Bows middle blocker Patrick Gasman tallied nine kills in the victory and and was also named to the all-tournament team. Setter, Jakob Thelle continued his strong passing season dishing out ...
  • Los Angeles Times
    Johnson will be joined by his teammate in Jack Pigott, who played both wide receiver and cornerback for the Breakers. Huntington Beach defensive end Brandon Bova was originally selected to the roster, but he will not be playing in the game. Bova led the Oilers with 11 sacks this season.
  • But at the same time, knowing when to shoot it and when not to shoot it is something I’ve had to learn.” The Sailors’ team record for most made three-pointers in a game is nine, set by Chance Beauchamp against Huntington Beach in 2012. “Robbie gets enough looks,” Sailors coach Bob Torribio said. “If he catches fire, maybe he can hit ...
  • Orange County Register
    He wasn’t into contests or competitions — simply the thrill of dropping into big surf wherever he could score. Kneebone, who grew up in Long Beach but most recently called Huntington Beach home, was remembered in a memorial tribute Saturday, Jan. 11 at the Seal Beach Pier. Kneebone died Jan. 3 from a heart attack at age 53. “Patrick is a ...