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

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.'

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 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.

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

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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,

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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