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Two officers cleared in shooting
The Orange County district attorney's office has ruled that two Huntington Beach officers who shot and killed two men last year acted in self-defense and will not have charges filed against them. "Simply stated, the law allows police officers to use...Tags: Shootings, Lawyers, Crime, Law and Justice
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Polsky: Actions speak louder than words
It's a testy night for the Huntington Beach City Council. Two members with a history of bad blood have started to raise their voices over an agenda item. As the argument escalates, the woman who already exceeded the time limit during public comments...
Tags: Local Elections, Politics, Lawyers, Elections, Crime, Law and Justice
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In the Pipeline: Fighting for the love of his life
It's hard to believe that this Friday marks one year. Do you remember where you were when you heard? I was driving back from Los Angeles, on my way to a vigil outside the home of beloved Ocean View High School coach Jim Harris, who would soon die from...
Tags: Scott Evans Dekraai, Laws, Authors, Crime, Law and Justice, Prosecution
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Sex offender challenges city bans
A registered sex offender has filed suit against four Orange County cities, challenging the constitutionality of a law that bans sex offenders from using public parks, beaches and even some roadways. The lawsuit is aimed at Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach,...Tags: Sandra Hutchens, Laws, Lawyers, Crime, Law and Justice, Trials
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Court rejects Sunset annexation appeal
An appellate court has rejected an appeal by a Sunset Beach residents' group of the coastal area's annexation by Huntington Beach, shooting down the group's argument that Sunset residents should not be forced to pay the same taxes as the rest of the city....Tags: Laws, Politics, Orange County Superior Court, Judges, Elections
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H.B. will not outsource attorney's office
The Huntington Beach City Council on Monday opted not to outsource the city attorney's office. An independent attorney hired as a consultant told the council that if the city attorney were to sue the city for attempting to outsource her office, she would...Tags: Voting, Politics, Lawyers, Litigation, Elections
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Man gets three years for hit-and-run
A Huntington Beach man was sentenced Friday to three years in state prison for a hit-and-run that caused another driver severe injuries, according to the Orange County district attorney's office. Oscar Paz rear-ended a 66-year-old man's Nissan while...Tags: Highway Transportation, Lawyers, Crime, Law and Justice, Prosecution
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City attorney's partner up for school board
The live-in boyfriend of Huntington Beach City Attorney Jennifer McGrath has withdrawn his initial plans to run for city clerk and instead is seeking a seat on the Huntington Beach Union High School District's board. Edward Pinchiff, an attorney, filed...Tags: Politics, Lawyers, Health and Safety at School, Elections, Crime, Law and Justice
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Court hearing for City Council candidate postponed again
A court hearing for Planning Commissioner and City Council candidate Tim Ryan has been continued to November, according to court records. Ryan's lawyer, Todd Landgren, said a motion he filed to challenge the sufficiency of a proper cause was continued...Tags: Local Elections, Lawyers, Crime, Law and Justice
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City attorney warns against outsourcing her office
City Atty. Jennifer McGrath said the City Council has no authority to outsource her office, and even if it could, contracting with outside counsel would end up costing the city at least $1 million more each year. McGrath issued an analysis and an opinion...Tags: Local Elections, Politics, Lawyers, Elections, Crime, Law and Justice
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Sex offender sentenced for roadside attack
A registered sex offender was sentenced Friday to 14 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl on the side of a road in Huntington Beach. Rasaan Raymon Patton, 31, attacked the girl in June 2008 after he crashed into a minivan...Tags: Crimes, Lawyers, Sex Crimes, Punishment, Crime, Law and Justice
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Man convicted in park shooting death
A Huntington Beach man was convicted Wednesday of the shooting death of another man at a city park, according to the Orange County district attorney's office. Derek Christopher Adams, 23, of Huntington Beach shot and killed Gregory Heintz of Garden Grove...
Tags: Lawyers, Crime, Law and Justice, Prosecution, Theft
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