Huntington Beach

Kevin Shenkman, a liberal attorney, convinced a local Orange County judge to mandate Huntington Beach to switch its voting system to ranked-choice during an election cycle. The move aims to disrupt traditional head-to-head ballot systems.

A group of lifeguards allege they were filmed naked in a Huntington Beach locker room by former parks chief Kevin Pearsall, who is accused of using hidden cameras. They announced a lawsuit against the state on Thursday.

West Nile virus was confirmed in mosquitoes collected from eight Orange County cities, including Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Garden Grove, and Westminster this week. Last week, infected samples were reported in Buena Park, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, and Seal Beach. Inspectors will be monitoring the areas.

A judge ordered Huntington Beach to adopt ranked-choice voting for the November 2026 general election to address claims of diluted Latino voting power in at-large elections. The ruling followed a lawsuit by the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project and resident Victor Valladares, who argued that the city’s electoral system disadvantaged Latino voters in the Oak View neighborhood.

A California State Parks superintendent has been charged with secretly recording dozens of naked lifeguards and other employees in a Huntington Beach locker room. The DA announced the charges.

The West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Huntington Beach, Orange County. The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District stated the risk of infection remains low and urged residents to take precautions.

A brood of ducklings was trapped in an underground storm drain in Huntington Beach, prompting emergency crews to respond to the rescue scene. The Huntington Beach Fire Department received a call about the situation, though the duration of the ducks' entrapment remains unclear.

A man was arrested in Huntington Beach for allegedly engaging in suspicious behavior toward children near a school. The suspect, Ivan Mendoza, 21, of Irvine, was taken into custody after police received reports on June 2.

Authorities in Huntington Beach are searching for a man accused of targeting children by driving around neighborhoods. The incident was reported on June 2, with detectives investigating but not disclosing specific details of the suspect's actions.

A Huntington Beach defense tech startup has reached a $1.8 billion valuation after raising $300 million in its latest funding round.

Robert Garcia, a gay congressman, is leading in the primary for California's congressional district 42, which now includes the conservative city of Huntington Beach due to redistricting. Huntington Beach, known for banning Pride flags and opposing state policies, may be represented by a Democratic congressman.

Robert Garcia, a Democratic LGBTQ+ congressman, is leading in the primary for California's congressional district 42. Huntington Beach, a conservative community, is now part of this district due to redistricting efforts favoring Democrats.

A surfer in Huntington Beach reported their Toyota 4Runner stolen during a beach session, prompting warnings about risky habits that may leave vehicles vulnerable to theft.

Huntington Beach faces a state mandate to plan for 13,000 new homes, but the city argues it must plan for 40,000 units to meet affordability requirements. A court ordered compliance or $50,000 monthly fines, prompting the city to revise its plan and seek resident feedback. The Orange County Grand Jury criticized the state’s housing policies, and the City Council will vote on the revised plan.

A 65-year-old man was killed in a two-vehicle collision in Huntington Beach on May 20 at the intersection of Gothard Street and Lorge Circle. The crash involved a Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck and a Toyota Sienna minivan, and an investigation is underway.

Mendocino Farms has opened its first location in Huntington Beach, expanding its footprint in Southern California. The restaurant debuted on May 7 and is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The location is at 21016 Pacific Coast Highway, Unit D120.

A man named Sam El-Said was hit in the face with a glass bottle and physically attacked by a group of young e-bike riders in Huntington Beach. The violent confrontation involved multiple people kicking and stomping on the victim. The incident occurred in a public area where e-bike riders were present.

A Huntington Beach man was attacked by a group of high school-aged kids on e-bikes while riding along the boardwalk with his wife. The incident occurred over the weekend and a report was taken by the Huntington Beach Police Department. The man was left bloodied after the attack.

The Huntington Beach Police Department issued dozens of citations in a crackdown on unlawful e-bike and electric motorcycle activity. The operation targeted areas such as the beach bike path, boardwalk, and school zones. This comes amid rising community concerns over an increase in e-bike and e-motorcycle incidents.

Southern California is experiencing a spring warmup with coastal temperatures in the mid to upper 60s and desert areas reaching the low 80s this week. A pleasant weekend is expected before cooler, cloudier conditions return early next week, according to forecasters.

A 9 to 10-foot great white shark displaying aggressive behavior was spotted near Huntington Beach, leading to the closure of Sunset Beach waters. The shark was actively feeding on a sea lion carcass in the surf line, prompting safety alerts.

A 70-year-old cyclist was killed in a vehicle collision on Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach on April 27. Authorities confirmed the incident occurred just before noon north of Newland Street, with the victim found unconscious in the roadway.

Huntington Beach officials closed the beach for 24 hours after spotting a 10-foot shark, leading to the postponement of the Vans Jack's Surfboards Pro surf competition.

A 10-foot-long aggressive shark sighting near Huntington Beach prompted officials to close ocean waters and pause a major surf competition. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon, as reported by the Orange County Register.