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Dog tied to Riverside County train tracks adopted by O.C. couple

Dog tied to Riverside County train tracks adopted by O.C. couple

An unwanted 10-month-old puppy that was tied to train tracks in Riverside County last month was adopted Friday by a Huntington Beach couple, animal services officials announced.

 

Video may show porch theft in progress

Huntington Beach resident Terry Burnham posted a video of an apparent theft from his porch to YouTube in hopes of gathering more information about the alleged crime.

 

Additional teens arrested in skateboard assault

Authorities arrested two additional suspects Thursday in the alleged assault on a man by a group of skateboarders, police said. There are now five suspects involved in the case.

SCAQMD board member hears it from mostly pro-fire ring crowd

About 50 speakers voiced their opinions on the fire ring controversy Friday afternoon at Huntington Beach's council chambers.

 

Critic questions air-regulator's doctorates

A critic of the region's air-quality agency is questioning the academic credentials of a board member empowered to vote on the fate of the fire rings in Newport Beach and Huntington Beach.

 

Offering women, children a helping hand

Marla Sebreros and other volunteers were busy at work, sorting various clothing and toiletries in the back room of Colette's Children's Home.

Education

College board refuses to draft labor agreement

The Coast Community College District on Wedensday shot down a request to draft an agreement that would pre-negotiate hiring terms with local...

New student trustee joins Coast board

New student trustee joins Coast board

Costa Mesa's Coast Community College District has a new student representative to serve on the board of trustees, the district announced...

A blast at Boeing

A blast at Boeing

It was the first time the Otto family took a crack at making a water bottle rocket, and the youngest of the group was itching to get it to...

District holds year's final drumline and color guard showcase

District holds year's final drumline and color guard showcase

Marina High School in Huntington Beach played host to the Huntington Beach Union High School District Drumline and Winter Guard Showcase...

Youths honored for good character

The Huntington Beach Youth Character Awards will honor youths whose achievements demonstrate a commitment to qualities associated with...

Higher education for a higher cause

Higher education for a higher cause

Huntington Beach native Rachel Field used much of her mechanical engineering education at Harvard to invent ways to help the less...

Politics

It may soon be legal to make your friends bark like a dog

The Huntington Beach City Council has approved the introduction of an ordinance that would repeal a law prohibiting hypnotism.

Council won't oppose Poseidon as a group

The Huntington Beach City Council decided Monday not to send a group letter to the state Coastal Commission opposing a proposed desalination...

HB police chief announces retirement

HB police chief announces retirement

Huntington Beach Police Chief Ken Small has announced his retirement after 11 years with the city.

F.V. man elected president of state Republican group

Fountain Valley resident and accountant John W. Briscoe, 63, has replaced Celeste Greig as president of the California Republican Assembly.

H.B. leaders consider political moves

Two Huntington Beach councilmen are looking to take on bigger roles in Orange County.

Mayor wants to have say on Poseidon

Huntington Beach Mayor Connie Boardman wants to send a letter asking the California Coastal Commission to deny Poseidon Resource's permit...

Public Safety

H.B. man gets 50 to life for killing his father

A Huntington Beach man was sentenced to 50 years to life by an Orange County Superior Court judge Friday for killing his father,...

Skateboard beating suspects charged [updated]

Skateboard beating suspects charged [updated]

Three of the four teens who allegedly beat a man nearly to death with skateboards were ...

Police Files

Beach Boulevard: Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 16000 block at 12:20 a.m. Saturday. The caller reported that a phone was stolen...

Police Files

Skylab Road: A stolen vehicle was reported in the 5000 block at 7:04 p.m. Friday. The caller reported their black Lincoln Towncar stolen.

Skateboard attack not first violent act at park

The Huntington Beach Park where a man was allegedly beaten with a skateboard is no stranger to crime, according to police.

Keeping watch over kids in the system

Keeping watch over kids in the system

Richard Robitaille feels gratified when the twins race to him, waving greetings.

Business & Real Estate

Fourth of July community grand marshal named

Fourth of July community grand marshal named

The Huntington Beach Fourth of July Executive Board has named long-time resident Ralph Bauer to serve as community grand marshal for the...

State requests more information on Poseidon

An application to build a desalination plant in Huntington Beach is incomplete, according to a state agency.

 Court fight has happy ending

Court fight has happy ending

After settling a lawsuit against Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister Co., Robb Havassy ended up with 365 surfboards.

Breaking Surf: Boardroom out of U.S. Open of Surfing

The highly anticipated surfing industry trade show the Boardroom got the boot before its massive footprint even hit the beach, according...

No duck left behind

No duck left behind

They have retrieved every rubber duck that's been tossed off the Huntington Beach Pier for the last 20 years.

Hundreds turn out to support fire rings

Politicians and residents gathered Sunday to cook hot dogs and roast marshmallows at Huntington State Beach in a message to air-quality...

Obituaries

William L. Hanna

William L. Hanna of Damariscotta, ME, formerly of Foxboro, MA, passed away February 9, 2013, at the age of 91. He was predeceased by his...

Paul Grant Pearce

Pearce, Paul Grant

Marie Grace Casciano

MARIE GRACE CASCIANO

Margaret Eileen Vancura

Margaret Eileen Vancura, 79, longtime resident of Huntington Beach, passed away January 10, 2013 at home with loved ones by her side. Born...

Gerald "Jerry" Louis Kurucz

Kurucz, Gerald Louis ”Jerry”, 73

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