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HB remains defiant after losing latest legal round in state housing battle

A federal appeals court has said Huntington Beach cannot sue California over state housing mandates. But the beach city isn't backing down. Why now: The decision by a three-judge panel at the Ninth Circuit came on Wednesday.

Odessa inland port deal shelved as of right now according to Odessa Development Corporation

ODC board member Tim Harry said there are lessons to be learned that will be a great benefit once a new deal has been found.

Dodgers’ seven-run victory in World Series spurs a run on Randy’s Donuts

Blue doughnuts are selling out fast at Randy’s Donuts shops throughout Los Angeles County now that the Dodgers have won the World Series. The doughnuts, which have Dodger blue icing and are filled with Bavarian cream, sell for $3.40. The chain will stop offering them by Friday, Nov. 1, after the ...

BJ's Restaurants Records 3Q Loss on Higher Costs

BJ's Restaurants reported a loss in the third quarter as the chain faced higher-than-expected restaurant costs.

Southern California county official pleads guilty to bribery charge in COVID funds scheme

A high-ranking elected official in California’s Orange County has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery in a far-reaching scheme that misused COVID-19 relief funds that should have been used

Hannah Woodworth

Hannah Woodworth is a writer and advocate from Huntington Beach, California. Hannah served as the Undergraduate Student Body President at University of Southern California, successfully advancing an equity-centered agenda to expand affordability and wellness initiatives across campus.

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2024 Results

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: BJRI) today reported financial results for its fiscal 2024 third quarter ended Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Fiscal Third Quarter 2024 Compared to Fiscal Third Quarter 2023 Comparable restaurant sales increase...

BJ's Restaurants: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 3 cents per share. The restaurant chain posted revenue of $325.7 million in the period, exceeding Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks...

Sea Lions stranded with seizures in <b>Huntington Beach</b> and Newport Beach euthanized

The sea lions were given medication for acute domoic acid poisoning but showed signs of chronic brain damage after treatment.

Federal Court Mandates <b>Huntington Beach</b> to Follow State Housing Laws, Rejects City's Constitutional Challenge

The Ninth Circuit ruled that Huntington Beach must comply with CA housing laws, ending its constitutional challenge.

Charlotte Ruth Watts

Charlotte Ruth Watts will become a bat mitzvah Saturday morning, Nov. 2, at Beth Israel-The West Temple. Charlotte is the daughter of Rebecca and Jon Watts of Lakewood, and the

Nov. 13-17, Theatre UAB presents ‘Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812’

Theatre UAB is up for the challenge of this big, deceptively complex production, an electropop opera inspired by genres of music.

Wiener dog races bring German spirit to <b>Huntington Beach</b>

Oktoberfest lasts all fall in Huntington Beach, where a small German neighborhood hosts annual dachshund races from June to December.

Federal Appeals Court Rejects City’s Housing Law Challenge

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal Wednesday rejected Huntington Beach’s appeal that it lacked standing to challenge the state’s enforcement of affordable housing laws. City Attorney Michael Gates told City News Service he will seek an en banc ruling of all of the circuit’s judges,

Ninth Circuit sides with California in housing mandate fight with <b>Huntington Beach</b>

LOS ANGELES (CN) — A Ninth Circuit panel on Wednesday sided with the state of California in its legal battle with the city of Huntington Beach over laws that force it to build more housing.

<b>Huntington Beach</b> loses appeal in housing lawsuit against state

Huntington Beach filed the federal lawsuit after that state sued it in state court for not zoning for more housing as California cities have been required to do. A district court judge dismissed the case last year, ruling that the city did not have standing to bring federal constitutional claims ...

Who Will Take Over Running Surf City’s Elections?

Huntington Beach voters are about to elect a new city clerk who could decide the future of Surf City’s elections amidst an ongoing debate over whether voter ID should be implemented or not. Since the clerk administers the city’s elections ...

The stunning maneuvers flown by US Air Force demo pilots showcase dogfighting skills

The stunts that US Air Force demo teams perform derive from real combat scenarios. Airshows offer a glimpse at the fighter jets' capabilities.

Para surfing helped Chris recover after a shark attack so he's fighting for it to be a Paralympic event

Australia's best para surfers are heading to the United States for the world titles. For Chris Blowes, it represents a full circle moment.

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