Huntington Beach News - HB Independent

'Shenanigans' win chili cook-off fair and square

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:20:00 PDT

Craig Brown and his family from Orange, also known as the LBL Shenanigans, won the top prize at the 2013 Chili at the Beach competition June 15.

City considers tiered water rates

By Anthony Clark Carpio — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 PDT

Huntington Beach study sessions looks at different billing schedules to choose from.

Huntington Beach is looking to change its water rate structure over the coming years in response to a new state mandate and to promote conservation.

Desal plant moves closer to Coastal Commission hearing

By Anthony Clark Carpio — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 PDT

Poseidon Resources' desalination plant application is one step closer to being approved after a state agency deemed it complete, officials said.

New F.V. city manager is the guy next door

By Anthony Clark Carpio — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 00:00:00 PDT

Robert Hall was most recently the assistant city manager for Huntington Beach.

The Fountain Valley City Council unanimously chose Robert Hall to be its next city manager.

In the Pipeline: Meeting emphasizes it's right to let H.B. keep fire pits

By Chris Epting — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:00:00 PDT

As you may have heard, the South Coast Air Quality Management District is leaning toward a recommendation that would essentially allow Huntington Beach to maintain its fire rings and Newport Beach and Corona del Mar to get rid of theirs.

Police Files

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:22:43 PDT

Engineer Drive: Vandalism was reported in the 5900 block at 9:23 a.m. June 14. The caller reported a gas line was cut on one of his work trucks.

Man arrested for alleged indecent exposure

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:20:56 PDT

A homeless man was arrested in Fountain Valley Sunday morning after he allegedly exposed his genitals to residents while sleeping near the private community's pool.

Taste wine, save dogs

By Anthony Clark Carpio — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:23:00 PDT

Gisela Campagne's fundraiser is in its fourth year, having grown to include wineries of Napa Valley.

Gisela Campagne's journey toward rescuing unwanted dogs led to a seemingly unlikely solution: wine.

Underground explosion cuts power for thousands

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:23:16 PDT

Fountain Valley police and Southern California Edison responded Monday to an underground explosion that caused the loss of power to thousands of customers.

Community services director's pay reduced

By Anthony Clark Carpio — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:20:00 PDT

Even before the job has been filled, Huntington council realigns salary to match fiscal considerations and reduced duties.

The Huntington Beach City Council voted to cut the community services director's pay — before anyone gets the job.