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Huntington Park was promised a $24-million pool complex. It was never built. Where did the money go?

Los Angeles Times

Photos posted on Facebook show police tape blocking the entrance to Huntington Park City Hall and a white van in the parking lot.

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Huntington Park , California

HB councilman holds early lead in state senate race

LAist on MSN.com

There are still thousands of votes to count, but if Tony Strickland can hold onto more than 50% of the vote, he’ll win the state Senate seat outright. Otherwise, the race goes to a runoff in April.

Special election results

LAist

What’s the status of votes? As of election night, Strickland had close to 52% of votes. His next closest challenger is Pham, with 27% of votes. There are still at least 16,000 votes left to count, with new ballots expected to trickle in by mail in the coming days.

'A Nazi movement': Chris Kluwe wants anti-MAGA campaign to go national

MSN

Chris Kluwe, a former NFL player, was arrested last week and charged with a misdemeanor after he said that the Trump movement is “explicitly a Nazi movement.” He made the statements at a city council meeting in Huntington Beach,

Tony Strickland has big lead in State Senate District 36 special election

Los Angeles Times

Tony Strickland has leaped out to the lead in California’s State Senate District 36 special election. Strickland, a Republican, had a lead over Democrats Jimmy Pham and Julie Diep, as well as fellow Republican John Briscoe, in the most recent results released Tuesday at 10 p.m.

These are the cities baby boomers are moving to

HousingWire

A recent analysis from SmartAsset takes a look at the top cities that baby boomers are moving to — and it includes some surprising insights.

O.C. high school culinary students heat up the competition at ProStart Cup 2025

Los Angeles Times

Four local high schools took part in the California Restaurant Foundation’s ProStart Cup, a high-stakes culinary and management competition.

Board of Supervisors decision leaves county permits for Sable pipeline in limbo

Daily Nexus

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors deadlocked the transfer of county permits for the Las Flores Pipeline System from ExxonMobil to Sable Offshore at a Feb. 25 county hearing.

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ExxonMobil

Huntington Beach Councilmember Strickland Leads State Senate Special Election

MSN

Huntington Beach City Councilman Tony Strickland appeared Wednesday to be headed for a victory in the 36th Senate District special election without the need of a runoff with 51.1% of the vote, according to unofficial results.

SLO County ‘hidden gem’ is the No. 1 beach in the nation, new study says. Which one?

SanLuisObispo

Planning a getaway? San Luis Obispo County is home to the No. 1 beach in the United States, according to HomeToGo. The vacation rental website recently released its 2025 Beach Index, ranking the 35 top beaches in the nation for travelers to visit.

Huntington Beach Councilman Strickland Leads State Senate Special Election

MyNewsLA on MSN.com

Huntington Beach City Councilman Tony Strickland appeared Wednesday to be headed for a victory in the 36th Senate District special election without the need of a runoff with 51.1% of the vote, according to unofficial results.

Barnes & Noble returning to Henrico

Richmond

Barnes & Noble is returning to Brook Road in Glen Allen. Last year, Barnes & Noble closed its location at 9850 Brook Road after 23 years in business when its lease expired.

Missouri lawmakers push for open enrollment

KMBC Kansas City

Missouri lawmakers, including the governor, are pushing for HB 711, a bill that would allow open enrollment for school districts.

Judge signals willingness to hear arguments over Huntington Beach’s voter ID law

Orange County Register

While the judge did not issue a ruling on Tuesday, he suggested arguments before him over the case’s core elements could happen sometime in April.

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Huntington Beach , California

Missouri lawmakers push to clarify school calendar, snow day rules

ABC 17 News

While cold weather may have moved out of Mid-Missouri, the lingering effects of last week’s snowfall will affect Columbia Public Schools. On Feb. 17, CPS used its last-of-six allotted alternative methods of instruction days.

Ukraine Agreed to Turn Over Mineral Revenue to the U.S.

The New York Times

Ukraine has agreed to give the U.S. a portion of the revenue from its mineral resources, officials said. The agreement came under heavy pressure from the Trump administration.

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Challenge to Huntington Beach voter ID law likely to be revived

Courthouse News Service

An Orange County judge had initially dismissed California's attempt to stop Huntington Beach from enacting a charter that would require ID at the voting booth, but an appeals court stepped in to recommend a full hearing on the merits of the law.

My top 12 spots for family fun in Huntington Beach

MSN

A Southern California coastal town soaked in sunshine and bathed in sea breezes, Huntington Beach is one of the state’s fave family vacation spots for picture-perfect sandy beaches and outdoor activities that feel tailor made for families.

13 kid-pleasing things to do in Huntington Beach

FamilyVacationist on MSN.com

A Southern California coastal town soaked in sunshine and bathed in sea breezes, Huntington Beach is one of the state’s fave family vacation spots for picture-perfect sandy beaches and outdoor activities that feel tailor made for families.

Voters in LA and Orange counties cast ballots in 36th State Senate District

NBC Los Angeles

Voters are casting final ballots Tuesday in a primary election for the 36th State Senate District in parts of Los Angeles and Orange counties.

Special election for the 36th State Senate District is today. Here’s what to know

Orange County Register

Can Tony Strickland avoid the April runoff? He faces John Briscoe, Julie Diep and Jimmy Pham in today’s primary contest.

7 ways to celebrate Mardi Gras in Southern California

Orange County Register

Celebrations include Mardi Gras dance parties, pet costume parades, live jazz entertainment and tasty New Orleans food.

Full List of Joann Fabrics Stores Closing in 2025

Newsweek on MSN.com

The arts and crafts retailer has been in operation for around 80 years, but has faced financial strife over the past year.

Blackened dreams: recalling the Pacific Beach Club a century after the African American resort in O.C. burned

Los Angeles Times

The Pacific Beach Club in Huntington Beach for Black families was set to welcome its members on Feb. 12, 1926, Abraham Lincoln's birthday. But it was burned down three weeks before its grand opening.

‘A volunteer jail:’ Inside the scandals and abuse pushing California’s homeless out of shelters

CalMatters

A hidden epidemic of death lurks in California's homeless shelters, where violence and unhealthy conditions drive people back on the streets.

WalletHub's list of Most Sinful Cities in America. Which Louisiana cities are ranked?

The Shreveport Times

WalletHub has released a list of the Most Sinful Cities in America for 2025. Find out here which Louisiana cities were listed and deemed 'sinful.'

Huntington Beach leaders talk budget at town hall meeting

Los Angeles Times

The city held a meeting Monday night at City Hall to discuss projected budget deficits in future fiscal years and possible cost-saving measures.

Blackstone gets 8 OC retail centers in REIT buy

The Real Deal

Blackstone acquired Retail Opportunity Investment Corporation for $4 billion, which includes 93 West Coast shopping centers. Blackstone has nabbed 93 shopping centers across the West Coast, including eight in Southern California, by acquiring the Retail Opportunity Investment Corporation for $4 billion.

Here’s how to see all of the Oscar best picture nominees for one low price

Los Angeles Daily News

See all the best picture nominees for $5 each, if you join the Regal Crown Club. You can also get a $7 small drink and popcorn combo. All 10 nominees are back in theaters temporarily for this offer. Learn more: regmovies.com/promotions/must-see-nominees

Good Morning, News: Providence Stike Ends, Climate Groups Appeal City's Zenith Decision, and a California Library Goes MAGA

The Portland Mercury

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine,

Good Morning, News: Providence Stike Ends, Climate Groups Appeal City's Zenith Decision, and Former NFL Player Protests California MAGA Library

The Portland Mercury

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine,

Ex-NFL punter floats political office run, has message for Dems after arrest

FOX News on MSN.com

Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe talked about possibly running for office after his arrest last week and took a swipe at Democratic leadership.

LA, OC Voters to Replace State Senator Nguyen in Special Election

MyNewsLA on MSN.com

Tuesday is the deadline for voters in the 36th Senate District in or southeastern Los Angeles County and much of the Orange County coast to cast ballots in the special election necessitated by Janet Nguyen’s election to the Orange County Board of Supervisors.

Katherine Schwarzenegger Goes Strapless in 3D Floral Oscar de la Renta Set at ‘The Electric State’ Premiere With Husband Chris Pratt

Yahoo Style Australia

Katherine Schwarzenegger favored three-dimensional florals at the premiere of “The Electric State” in Los Angeles on Monday alongside her husband Chris Pratt, who appears alongside Millie Bobby Brown in the new Netflix film.

Dangerous and ineffective: CalMatters investigates homeless shelters

DanvilleSanRamon

Catherine Moore stands in front of a now shuttered homeless shelter, where she experienced sexual harassment, in Anaheim on May 14, 2024. Photo by Jules Hotz for CalMatters All across California, temporary homeless shelters have become the foundation of taxpayer-funded efforts to get people off the street and back into housing.

A reddening comes for the Capitol

Politico

THE BUZZ: REPUBLICAN RESTOCK — Special elections taking place today are poised to send two California Republicans to the state Legislature: a practiced antagonist of Gov. Gavin Newsom from “Surf City” and an oil-backing businessman vying to succeed Rep. Vince Fong.

Politics on a Plaque in Huntington Beach

dailynewsen.com

The political turmoil in Huntington Beach has reached new heights, all thanks to a seemingly innocuous plaque commemorating the 50th anniversary of the city's

Ex-NFL punter Chris Kluwe opens up on viral anti-MAGA city council blowup, political overtures

New York Post on MSN.com

Former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe would reluctantly consider running for political office after all the attention his viral anti-MAGA speech at a California city council meeting has drummed up.

In a California surf town, politics on a plaque

Seattle Times

MAGA references on a library plaque have divided the Southern California surf town and thrust it into the national spotlight.

In Huntington Beach, Politics on a Plaque

The New York Times

MAGA references on a library plaque have divided the Southern California surf town and thrust it into the national spotlight.