Local eateries hosting Brashears fundraisers

Hot Off the Grill and Cherry on Top will donate portions of proceeds to help Marina High alumnus' family bring his body home.

Family, friends work to 'Bring Austin Home'

Austin Brashears, a Marina High School graduate, died in a van crash in New Zealand on Saturday. His loved ones hope to bring his body back to the U.S.

Inspections net 71 violations at massage parlors

The efforts are part of an ongoing investigation involving allegations of prostitution and human trafficking, police say.

Council approves pet sales ordinance

Two pet stores in Huntington Beach will phase out selling animals alleged to come from puppy mills.

Council amends zoning code

Move will allow Vans to open a skate park on Center Avenue, but city has to find new home for proposed affordable housing units.

A big appetite for helping high schools

Edison, H.B. High leaders dig into burrito-eating contest to raise money for campuses. Winner got $500 for her school.

Former district leader picked for board

Duane Dishno, who filled in as high school superintendent last year, replaces late trustee Brian Garland.

Costco opens in Bella Terra

For Duke's, it's easy being green

Keeping Surf City tidy

Councilman Joe Carchio vowed to clean up Huntington Beach — and for five days with a plastic bag, he did.

Cost of state beach parking increases

Annual vehicle parking passes will go up to $195 starting May 1. The increase will affect six beaches in Orange County.

Hello to Costco

Long-awaited warehouse store scheduled to open at Bella Terra on May 2.

Making waves with fashion

Sunset Beach boutique features work by couple who went to tour surfing spots worldwide, then launched handbag line.

Council passes senior center report

Vote comes after councilwoman appeals Planning Commission's approval of long-disputed issue.

A tough ride into Sunset

Eight months after a judge officially put the small seaside town under Huntington's control, residents see both positives and negatives.

Council seeks to phase out pet sales

Ordinance designed to steer the city's pet stores away from selling animals from puppy mills.

H.B. power generators to be reactivated

The local AES plant will repair and restart two of four units to help offset the closure of the San Onofre power plant.

A towering effort

Steel artist chosen to design 9/11 memorial in Surf City — not far from where three of the planes might have landed.

City Lights: Working toward 'green'er pastures

Starbucks wants to offer beer, wine

Application to sell beer and wine was received in March and takes 60 to 90 days to grant a license.