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Sharking sighting closes Huntington Beach ocean water near the pier

NBC Los Angeles

A shark shifting off the coast of Huntington Beach led to a closure of the ocean water near the Huntington Beach Pier Friday, officials said...

Aggressive 10ft Shark Stops Huntington Beach Surf Contest (Video)

SURFER Magazine

A shark scare shut down a surf contest in Huntington Beach, CA on Thursday. (ADThis is a relevant ad for our readers from AdZen.shop water...

Weekly roundup: Huntington Beach Union High School District celebrates 100 years of historic auditorium, and more

OCDE Newsroom

The Huntington Beach Union High School District auditorium took center stage this month as students, staff and community members gathered to...

Aggressive 10-foot shark postpones world surf competition in Huntington Beach

Los Angeles Times

Huntington Beach officials spotted a 10-foot shark in the water, prompting a 24-hour beach closure and postponing the Vans Jack's Surfboards...

Shark Sighting in Huntington Beach Puts Surf Competition on Hold

KFI AM 640

A surfing competition in Huntington Beach was scrubbed for the day Friday due to an "aggressive" shark sighting off the coast.

Shark sighting in Huntington Beach puts Vans Jacks Surfboards Pro surfing competition on hold

ABC7 Los Angeles

A shark sighting has forced the Vans Jack's Surfboards Pro surfing contest to be put "on hold" for 24 hours, organizers said Friday.

Aggressive shark shuts down Huntington Beach surf contest

KTLA

A shark sighting off Huntington Beach has prompted officials to shut down ocean waters near the pier and pause a major surf competition,...

Huntington Beach shark sighting prompts water closure

CBS News

A nearly 2-mile stretch of ocean in Huntington Beach will be closed off for much of Friday after a shark was spotted on Thursday night,...

Vans Jack’s Surfboards Pro on hold after shark sighting in Huntington Beach

FOX 11 Los Angeles

The Vans Jack's Surfboards Pro 2026 in Huntington Beach is suspended for 24 hours after an aggressive 10-foot shark sighting triggered a...

Aggressive shark activity postpones surf contest, closes Huntington Beach near pier

Orange County Register

An aggressive shark estimated to be at least 10 feet long has shut down the ocean waters near the Huntington Beach Pier, a closure that has...

Huntington Beach leaders divided over bidding process for brand management contract

Orange County Register

As questions about transparency and cronyism swirl, Huntington Beach leaders are divided over the handling of a brand management and...

Where to Bike, Surf, and Unwind in Huntington Beach

AFAR

Discover things to do in Huntington Beach, from surfing and biking the coast to festivals, fishing spots, craft breweries, and laid-back...

Ventura vs Edison - Girls Varsity Volleyball 04/24/2026 Live & On Demand

NFHS Network

Cougars Volleyball · Chargers Volleyball Ventura High School Edison High School - Huntington Beach CA Volleyball. Varsity Girls Volleyball.

Round of 48: Zoe Chait overpowers Huntington Beach with a 7.33 debut strike

World Surf League

Big wave charger and QS grinder Zoe Chait showcased her backhand power with a one-turn, 7.33 hammer to earn the Round of 48's best...

Can Huntington Beach City Council Members Handpick Vendors and Contractors?

Voice of OC

Huntington Beach leaders are choosing a rebranding consultant behind closed doors amid questions on whether they followed the city's rules.

‘For Kelly’: Huntington Beach girls’ lacrosse rallies past Edison for first league title

Los Angeles Times

“For Kelly” is the chant coming out of every huddle for the Huntington Beach High girls' lacrosse team. The Oilers continue to honor their...

Orange County car club honors member who was killed in crash on PCH in Huntington Beach

CBS News

A week after a 53-year-old woman was killed in a crash with an alleged DUI driver​ on the Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach,...

Surf’s up for Jack’s Pro competition in Huntington Beach

Los Angeles Times

The annual surfing competition, which began Wednesday on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier, has plenty of local talent competing.

Huntington Beach Delivers for Vans Jack's Surfboards Pro Presented by 805 QS 4,000 Opening Day

World Surf League

Andrew Nichols. Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Updated: Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The Vans Jack's Surfboards Pro Presented by 805, a men's and women's World...

Huntington Beach High School briefly locked down for reported weapon scare

KTLA

Huntington Beach High School was briefly placed on lockdown Wednesday morning after reports of a man waving what was initially believed to...

Equinox Fitness Club-Huntington Beach Clean Air Facility

IQAir

Transform passion into results at Equinox Huntington Beach. Warm wood pavilions and natural light set a serene backdrop to your next high performance.

Washington Opens MPSF Championship Against Oregon In Huntington Beach

University of Washington Athletics

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — The No. 19 University of Washington beach volleyball team will open play at the Mountain Pacific Sports...

Huntington Beach residents question why pools were permitted amid easement fight

ABC7 Los Angeles

Construction tied to a sewer easement in Huntington Beach is sparking a lawsuit, with some homeowners saying they could lose portions of...

Construction continues on PCH in Huntington Beach

Hey SoCal. Change is our intention.

The Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) Bike Lane Project will continue to work at various locations along State Route 1 (SR-1) during this week...

Huntington Beach Leaders Split Over Rebranding Consultant

Voice of OC

Huntington Beach leaders are looking to rebrand after years of headlines documenting their losses in lawsuits against the state government,...

Strong pitching keeps Huntington Beach baseball rolling

Orange County Register

Baseball notes: Huntington Beach is undefeated in the Sunset League thanks to its outstanding pitching.

Bacio di Latte to Open New Location at Bella Terra in Huntington Beach

WhatNow

Bella Terra, in the heart of Huntington Beach, is expanding its tenant roster with a new addition, Bacio di Latte, in 2026.

Man found dead at Manning Park in Huntington Beach

Los Angeles Times

A man was found dead in a Huntington Beach park Sunday night, according to police. Huntington Beach Police Department spokesperson Jessica...

Man found dead at Manning Park in Huntington Beach identified

Los Angeles Times

A man was found dead in a Huntington Beach park Sunday night, according to police. Huntington Beach Police Department spokesperson Jessica...

Hannah Green Owns LA Again, Wins Third JM Eagle LA Championship in Thrilling Playoff

Weatherford Democrat

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA / <_apxh3a_a href='https://www.accessnewswire.com/'>ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / Srixon staffer Hannah Green...

53-year-old woman killed in Huntington Beach crash with suspected DUI driver

CBS News

A 53-year-old woman was killed in a crash with a suspected DUI driver in Huntington Beach on Wednesday night, according to police.

8 Minutes of Head-High Huntington Beach

The Inertia

I made a last-minute decision to film Huntington Beach, California to catch a short-lived swell. I'm glad I did because the surfers were...

Mailbag: Signs of the times during campaign season

Los Angeles Times

Huntington Beach City Council candidates running together as the "Surf City 4" write this week in defense of the use of campaign signage.

Six Sickened By Fumes From Package In Huntington Beach

onscene.tv

At approximately 7:20 p.m. on April 13, 2026, emergency crews responded to an apartment in the 16700 block of Viewpoint Lane in Huntington...

Huntington Beach boys’ volleyball clinches at least a share of Sunset League title

Los Angeles Times

Huntington Beach staked its claim to at least a share of its second straight Sunset League boys' volleyball crown, a 23-25, 25-13, 25-22,...

Collision in Huntington Beach Kills Woman, 54; Young Driver Taken Into Custody

MyNewsLA.com

Police in Huntington Beach Thursday were investigating a collision involving a suspected impaired driver that took the life of a 53-year-old...

Huntington Beach Planning Commission OK’s full liquor permit for bikini bar

Los Angeles Times

A Huntington Beach bikini bar could be getting a full liquor license, after a split vote by the Huntington Beach Planning Commission on...

Driver arrested after deadly PCH crash sends car into wetlands

KTLA

A woman was killed late Wednesday night after a suspected DUI crash along Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach sent her vehicle into...

Woman killed when SUV struck by car and left upside down in Huntington Beach wetlands

Orange County Register

The crash sent the victim's SUV into the marsh near Pacific Coast Highway and Warner Avenue.

Woman, 54, dies after collision sends car into a marsh in Huntington Beach

Los Angeles Times

Police in Huntington Beach Thursday were investigating a collision involving a suspected impaired driver that took the life of a 54-year-old...

Babysitter Sting Lands Huntington Beach Child Molester 93 Years to Life

Hoodline

A Huntington Beach man is facing what amounts to a life sentence after a jury found he repeatedly targeted young children, authorities said.

Woman, 53, dies after collision sends car into a marsh in Huntington Beach

Los Angeles Times

Police in Huntington Beach Thursday were investigating a collision involving a suspected impaired driver that took the life of a 53-year-old...

Fatal Huntington Beach Crash on PCH, Warner Avenue DUI Suspected

Johnson Attorney Group

A 54-year-old Long Beach woman died in a crash on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) after her car crashed into the wetlands in Huntington Beach.

Long Beach woman killed in crash with DUI driver that sent her car into wetlands, Huntington Beach police say

Long Beach Post

Police in Huntington Beach today were investigating a collision involving a suspected impaired driver that took the life of a 53-year-old...

Huntington Beach Firefighters Rescue Baby Owl That Fell From Nest

MyNewsLA.com

A baby owl has firefighters to thank Thursday after it fell from a tree and was rescued by a crew in Huntington Beach. The great horned owl,...

Avalon Schools Lancers vs Liberty Christian, Huntington Beach Minutemen - Boys Varsity Volleyball 04/22/2026 Live & On Demand

NFHS Network

Avalon Schools Lancers vs Liberty Christian, Huntington Beach Minutemen - Boys Varsity Volleyball 04/22/2026 Watch Live & On Demand.

Babysitting man sentenced to over 93 years for molesting girls, tied to Huntington Beach sting operation

CBS News

Jason V. Esparaza was convicted of 13 felony counts of various child sex crimes.

Huntington Beach community helps refresh autism awareness mural

Los Angeles Times

The parking lot of the Denny's Restaurant in Huntington Beach is where a local nonprofit has now painted two murals highlighting autism...

Fire crews help rescue baby owl after fall from nest in Huntington Beach

KTLA

A young great horned owl that fell to the ground in a dangerous area was helped by fire crews in Huntington Beach, officials said Wednesday.

Owl rescued after falling from nest in Huntington Beach

NBC Los Angeles

A young owl was rescued by firefighters after it had fallen from its nest in Huntington Beach.

OC Sanitation battles with Huntington Beach residents over easement

Spectrum News

Huntington Beach residents are in the process of having their backyards taken apart due to an easement.

Historic Huntington Beach Auditorium Turns 100 with ‘A Century of Stars and Stories’

Culture OC

The school district's theater on the Huntington Beach High School campus has played a foundational role for young performers in Orange...

Loyola vs Huntington Beach Oilers - Boys Varsity Volleyball 04/21/2026 Live & On Demand

NFHS Network

Cubs Volleyball · Oilers Volleyball Loyola High School Huntington Beach High School CA Volleyball. Varsity Boys Volleyball. Loyola High School.

Huntington Beach sees surge in injured and dead seabirds

NBC Los Angeles

According to the Huntington Beach Fire Department, the impacted seabirds include the Brown Pelican, Common Mure, and Cormorant.

Residents file lawsuit as sewer easement project cuts 30 feet into Huntington Beach backyards

ABC7 Los Angeles

Huntington Beach residents have filed a lawsuit after the Orange County Sanitation District decided to start enforcing a longstanding sewer...

Phony ‘SWAT’ call to HBPD

orange county tribune

Huntington Beach police responded Monday morning to a report of shots fired and of a double shooting by a suicidal male armed with a rifle.

John Sam Evans Obituary (2026) - Huntington Beach, CA - Indiana Funeral Care - Indianapolis

Legacy Obituary

John Evans Obituary John Sam Evans, 70, of Huntington Beach California entered the presence of his Lord, Jesus Christ, on April 8th, 2026.

Local Event: Prince and Pretenders Tribute at Old World Huntington Beach

Patch

THIS EVENT IS ALL AGES. Under 21 must be accompanied by a parent. Must show valid ID for entry. No Exceptions.*** Prince...

Huntington Beach Launches Branding Push to Boost Tourism Revenue

National Today

Huntington Beach officials have scrapped a proposed $720000 branding contract and will now open a competitive bidding process for a new firm...

‘Marauding’ Pelicans Maul Surfer in Huntington Beach Lineup, He’s ‘Lucky to Survive’

Yahoo

A surfer was stabbed by the beak of a pelican, while in the water at Huntington Beach's Bolsa Chica; "They were all over me like I was a big...