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A former California State Parks superintendent was charged with secretly recording naked lifeguards in a locker room at a Huntington Beach state park.
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Ex-parks superintendent charged with secretly recording naked lifeguards in Orange County

Long Beach Post

Felony and misdemeanor charges have been leveled against a former state parks superintendent accused of recording naked lifeguards in an...

Lifeguard’s suit against boss who filmed locker room hints at even more wrongdoing

Los Angeles Times

A suit filed Tuesday against former parks Supt. Kevin Pearsall claims employees initially thought a July 2025 search warrant at the Bolsa...

Former CA State Parks superintendent accused of secretly recording lifeguards in men's locker room

ABC7 Chicago

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

Creep parks chief secretly recorded dozens of naked lifeguards in Huntington Beach locker room: DA

New York Post

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

Retired California State Parks Superintendent allegedly filmed nude male employees in Bolsa Chica State Beach locker room, prosecutors say

CBS News

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

Ex-state parks superintendent accused of secretly recording naked lifeguards

NBC Los Angeles

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

Huntington Beach filed a legal challenge to a court ruling requiring the city to use ranked-choice voting.
Story from 2 News Sources

Huntington Beach files challenge to court ruling requiring ranked-choice voting

Orange County Register

Huntington Beach is objecting to a recent court order that it adopt ranked-choice voting for City Council elections.

Inside the plot to remake Huntington Beach’s voting system

New York Post

Kevin Shenkman has struck again. The liberal attorney convinced a local judge in Orange County to force the city of Huntington Beach to...

An Oceanside man was charged with murder in connection with a high-speed DUI crash on PCH in Huntington Beach that killed a woman, with the car sent into wetlands.
Story from 7 News Sources

Huntington Beach police arrest man for murder after fatal April crash that sent woman's car into wetlands

CBS News

Huntington Beach police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal DUI crash that killed a 53-year-old woman in April​ after her car...

Calif. BMW driver faces murder charge after alleged 100 mph DUI crash

SFGATE

This week, the Huntington Beach Police Department arrested 24-year-old Lukas McHargue on a murder charge.

Orange County DUI driver, 24, charged with murder after 100 mph crash

A 24-year-old Orange County man has been arrested on a murder charge in connection with a DUI crash after authorities say he was driving at...

SoCal man hit car at 100 mph, hurtling it into wetlands, prosecutors say. He faces murder charge

Los Angeles Times

Huntington Beach police have arrested a 24-year-old Long Beach man on suspicion of murder, stemming from a fatal crash in April.

Oceanside man charged with murder in high-speed crash that killed woman on PCH in Huntington Beach

Orange County Register

The crash launched the woman's car into nearby wetlands, where it submerged and trapped her inside.

Driver arrested on murder charge months after fatal Huntington Beach DUI crash

NBC Los Angeles

The arrest stems from an April 15 crash on Pacific Coast Highway south of Warner Avenue that killed Heather Lewis, 53.

Another fatal crash on PCH

orange county tribune

A traffic collision on Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach on Wednesday night resulted in the death of a 53-year-old woman.

Prosecutors dismissed a murder case against a defendant in Huntington Beach.
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Prosecutors Dismiss Murder Case Against Deceased Defendant

MyNewsLA.com

Prosecutors Monday dismissed a murder case against a 76-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a woman in Huntington Beach because the...

A motorcyclist died after crashing with an Amazon delivery truck in Huntington Beach.
Story from 5 News Sources

22-year-old motorcyclist killed after crashing into Amazon truck in Huntington Beach

A 22-year-old Costa Mesa man was killed Saturday night after the motorcycle he was riding crashed into the back of an Amazon delivery truck...

Motorcyclist dies after crash with Amazon delivery truck in Huntington Beach

NBC Los Angeles

... in Huntington Beach. Police said the motorcyclist lost control of his Harley-Davidson and hit the back of the Amazon truck.

Man killed in Huntington Beach crash with Amazon truck

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Biker Killed in Fatality Crash with Amazon Delivery Truck in Huntington Beach

MyNewsLA.com

A biker was fatally injured when his Harley-Davidson motorcycle crashed into the rear of a Amazon delivery truck in Huntington Beach,...

Amazon Driver Fatally Strikes Biker in Huntington Beach

MyNewsLA.com

A biker was fatally injured when his Harley-Davidson motorcycle crashed into the rear of a Amazon delivery truck in Huntington Beach,...

The Los Angeles Angels selected a Huntington Beach high school player with the first-round pick in the MLB draft.
Story from 3 News Sources

Angels select Huntington Beach prep Jared Grindlinger with first-round pick

Orange County Register

Grindlinger, 17, is the first high school player the Angels have taken with their top draft pick since 2018. He was a standout outfielder...

Angels nab H.B. native Jared Grindlinger in first round of MLB Draft

Los Angeles Times

Huntington Beach High product Jared Grindlinger was drafted with the 12th overall pick by the Angels, one of five former Oilers selected...

Angels draft Huntington Beach High’s Jared Grindlinger with 1st-round pick

Orange County Register

Grindlinger, 17, is the first high school player the Angels have taken with their top draft pick since 2018. He was a standout outfielder...

Huntington Beach police warned organizers about a planned beach 'takeover' event scheduled for August 1st and indicated potential charges could be filed.
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Huntington Beach police warning against ‘takeover' events

NBC Los Angeles

Huntington Beach authorities Thursday took to social media, warning against illegal gatherings and "takeover" events in their coastal city,...

Calif. Police Warn Beach 'Takeover' Organizers of Possible Charges

officer.com

Huntington Beach police say they have identified organizers promoting a potential beach takeover and warn they could face criminal charges if the gathering...

Huntington Beach Braces for Potential Beach Takeover

MyNewsLA.com

Huntington Beach authorities were preparing Friday for an advertised “beach takeover” that comes on the heels of a Fourth of July gathering...

Police Warn To Squash Planned Takeover Event In OC Following Recent Chaos

Patch

Huntington Beach police addressed the potential "takeover" event that is currently being promoted across social media.

Huntington Beach police warn of potential ‘takeover’ at Aug. 1 bash

Orange County Register

Huntington Beach police warn that anyone involved in organizing or taking part in criminal activities tied to a potential “takeover” being...

Huntington Beach police prep for planned beach ‘takeover’

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Huntington Beach PD warns organizers of summer "takeover" event

CBS News

The Huntington Beach Police Department warned organizers and attendees of an end of summer "beach bash" that they could be arrested if the...

Huntington Beach says a Newport-style ‘takeover’ is in the works, and police intend to stop it

Los Angeles Times

Huntington Beach Police are warning online organizers and promoters attempting a "takeover" that they will be prosecuted for any...

Huntington Beach pursued advertising and monetization initiatives, including selling ad space on pier steps, to address budget deficits.
Story from 2 News Sources

Stairway to revenue: Surf City to sell, place ads on pier steps

Los Angeles Times

In need of revenue after facing a $15-million budget gap, Huntington Beach city leaders approved the ad program as a one-year pilot.

Huntington Beach Doubles Down on Advertising to Patch Budget Deficit

Voice of OC

Like many cities in Orange County, Huntington Beach leaders are staring down a multimillion dollar budget deficit, but they've unveiled a...

Huntington Beach's legal challenges to state housing law enforcement were rejected, with courts ruling in favor of state housing oversight.
Story from 4 News Sources

Newsom touts another win in legal battle with Huntington Beach over housing

Hey SoCal. Change is our intention.

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced another ruling against the city of Huntington Beach in a three-year legal battle...

AG Bonta Defeats Huntington Beach’s Attempt to Sue State for Enforcing Housing Laws

Contra Costa News

The San Diego County Superior Court rejected the City of Huntington Beach's lawsuit against California over housing law enforcement.

Editorial: Huntington Beach finally relents, but state needs to keep watching

Orange County Register

The Huntington Beach City Council voted 5-2 to finally adopt a court-ordered general plan that zones the city for additional housing and...

California Court Rejects Huntington Beach’s Latest Housing Law Challenge

Davis Vanguard

A California court has rejected the City of Huntington Beach's latest legal challenge to state enforcement of housing law, a decision that...

Huntington Beach held its 122nd annual Fourth of July parade and Independence Day celebrations, drawing thousands of attendees.
Story from 4 News Sources

Huntington Beach revs up Fourth of July excitement with Independence Day Car Show

CBS News

The streets of Huntington Beach were flooded with the prized vehicles of many Southern Californians on Saturday as part of the city's...

Thousands celebrate Fourth of July at Huntington Beach annual parade

Yahoo

Thousands lined the parade route and watched the 122nd annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade, the nation's largest Independence Day...

Huntington Beach celebrates Fourth of July with 122nd annual Independence Day parade

ABC7 Los Angeles

Thousands lined watched the Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade, the nation's largest Independence Day celebration west of the Mississippi.

4th of July celebrations kick off in Huntington Beach

FOX 11 Los Angeles

4th of July celebrations kick off in Huntington Beach. Stu Mundel reports from SkyFOX where the holiday weekend is kicking off.

Newport Beach partnered with Huntington Beach to provide dedicated shelter beds for the city's homeless population.
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Newport Beach partners with Huntington Beach for shelter bed space

Los Angeles Times

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

Newport Beach turned to Huntington Beach to provide 10 dedicated shelter beds for city’s homeless

Orange County Register

Newport Beach has formed a partnership with Huntington Beach that city officials said will allow them to “right-size shelter needs” while...

Newport Beach Shifts Homeless Shelter Service to Huntington Beach

Voice of OC

Newport Beach transitioned its homeless shelter services from Costa Mesa to Huntington Beach – losing access to 15 shelter beds in the...

A judge ordered Huntington Beach to adopt ranked-choice voting for City Council elections, marking a first in the county.
Story from 7 News Sources

Huntington Beach ordered to switch to ranked choice voting for City Council elections

Los Angeles Times

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

A Judge Just Ordered Huntington Beach to Give Voters More Choice

Independent Voter News

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. - A judge has tentatively ordered Huntington Beach to overhaul how it elects its city council with ranked choice...

Judge orders Huntington Beach to use ranked-choice voting

Press the listen button for full interview. A judge has ordered Huntington Beach to switch to ranked-choice voting in city council elections...

Judge orders Huntington Beach to add more democracy to its democracy

Boing Boing

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

OC Judge Orders Huntington Beach To Change Voting System

KFI AM 640

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

OC Judge Orders Huntington Beach to Switch to a New Election System

Voice of OC

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...

Huntington Beach tentatively ordered to adopt ranked choice voting

Daily Journal

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

Huntington Beach venue operator finds her ‘SeaLegs’ after 10 years of good vibes

Los Angeles Times

The popular open-air entertainment venue SeaLegs on the Beach is celebrating its 10th anniversary with an all-day party Saturday at Bolsa...

1 hour from L.A.: The world's largest surfing competition brings elite WSL pros to Huntington Beach next week for 9 straight days

Secret Los Angeles

Operating in the city since 1959, the nine-day US Open of Surfing is a major event on SoCal's summer action sports calendar.

Early morning fire inside Huntington Beach home injures 1 person

NBC Los Angeles

Orange County officials began investigating a fire that broke out inside a single-family home in Huntington Beach Wednesday.

Meet the man who wants to put a bronze statue of President Trump in Huntington Beach

Orange County Register

An effort is underway to make Huntington Beach home to a larger-than-life statue of President Donald Trump. The 7-foot bronze sculpture...

Huntington Beach looks for creative solutions to budget deficit

New University UC Irvine

Katella Commons, a fifty thousand square foot, two-story food hall, is set to open its doors in early 2027, according to the L.A. Times.

Huntington Beach California Decal Sticker - 3" Multi-Color Surf City Surfing Pacific Ocean Design

santoandre.biz

Show your Huntington Beach pride with this awesome 3\ decal! Featuring a colorful design that captures the Surf City vibe - think waves, sun,...

Huntington Beach district shuffles high school principals

Los Angeles Times

Marina High's principal for the last two years, Tim Floyd will take over the same role at Huntington Beach High, while Rob Rasmussen moves...

How Much is a Sports Complex Worth to Huntington Beach?

Voice of OC

Huntington Beach leaders are workshopping a plan to overhaul the city's sports complex, but there are some questions over how long it will...