Los Alamitos mayor leads in support for Assembly election

Troy Edgar, one of five candidates for redrawn 72nd Assembly District, has Rohrabacher, others in his corner.

D.A.: Police officers not culpable in teen shooting

Fountain Valley officers are found to have acted reasonably in a nonfatal shooting with a 17-year-old in 2010.

Ocean View School District faces teacher cuts

Decision could lead to lawsuit, budget hole

City wants the state finance department to give back the millions loaned to the now-disbanded redevelopment agency.

Mansoor accuses opponent of willingness to work with unions

He calls out Daigle at an H.B. forum but she says there's nothing in her record to support his claims. She notes that Newport did more to reform pensions than Costa Mesa.

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.

Proposal to remove old-growth tree uproots passions

Some neighbors consider a downtown eucalyptus tree historic. Others think of it a safety hazard and nuisance.

Former district leader picked for board

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

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.

Trial delayed for former H.B. officer

Proceedings for James Roberts, charged with felonies including rape and sodomy, may begin in June.

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.

Fountain Valley eyes sex offender ban

Ordinance requested by council would be less stringent than Huntington Beach's and allow visits on a case-by-case basis.

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.

Claim filed in police shooting

Officers used excessive force, filed false report in death of Long Beach man, mother alleges.

Ten nonprofits chosen to sell fireworks

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.