News - HB Independent

Coalition challenges Edison's fees

By Mona Shadia — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:23:00 PST

Southern California Edison, meanwhile, is asking the PUC to approve an indefinite, 5% increase for annual maintenance fees.

Huntington Beach is among several cities calling on Southern California Edison to bring down the cost of street light maintenance and open its maintenance records to the public.

Man arrested after high-speed chase

By Joanna Clay — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:23:00 PST

Darryl James Mason, a reported white supremacist, led police on a pursuit from Laguna to Anaheim.

A high-speed pursuit involving a reported white supremacist gang member started in Laguna Beach on Tuesday night and ended in Anaheim.

F.V. residents oppose development

By Michael Miller — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:20:06 PST

Proposed mixed-use projects that involves hotel, homes and retail near City Hall rankles some neighbors concerned about traffic.

A proposal to build a four-story hotel, 88 residential units and retail space next to Fountain Valley City Hall has roused opposition from some neighbors who call the project a potential traffic and safety hazard.

Council votes to charge nonprofits for fireworks sales

By Mona Shadia — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:28:44 PST

The $56,000 estimated cost for city services, signage will be divided between 10 organizations permitted to sell 'safe and sane' fireworks.

The Huntington Beach City Council voted Tuesday to charge almost $6,000 to each of the nonprofit organizations looking to obtain permits for selling fireworks in Huntington Beach this Fourth of July.

Five H.B. council members warned

By Mona Shadia — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:24:20 PST

Fair Political Practices Commission will fine officials up to $5,000 if they make appointments that affect personal finances, letter says.

Five of Huntington Beach's seven council members received letters from a state agency that monitors the potential for political conflicts of interest warning them not to vote themselves onto boards or committees that affect their personal finances.

Course lays foundation for aspiring politicians

By Michael Miller — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:22:04 PST

Nearly a dozen students are enrolled in the educational series, with several of them running for City Council this year.

Jerry Wheeler dreams that some day, one of his students will go on to become president of the United States.

Lawsuit claims assault, false arrest

By Mona Shadia — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:29:18 PST

Woman says she suffered injuries and mental stress after downtown incident.

A woman has sued the Huntington Beach Police Department, its chief, one of its officers and the city after claiming she was falsely imprisoned and beaten by an officer while on a night out in downtown.

Huntington finds a sister in Manly

By Michael Miller — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:31:00 PST

Officials from H.B. and Manly, Australia, sign memorandum of understanding declaring the two beach towns unofficial sister cities.

Manly, Australia, has embraced its feminine side.

Police Files

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:30:11 PST

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Fountain Valley back to exploring shared services

By Mona Shadia — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:04:28 PST

Loss of redevelopment funds prompts city to look at sharing fire chief, a training officer and a part-time nurse with H.B., city manager says.

After opting to keep its own Fire Department intact, the loss of redevelopment funds has led Fountain Valley to reconsider sharing fire services with neighboring Huntington Beach.