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H.B. leaders consider political moves
Two Huntington Beach councilmen are looking to take on bigger roles in Orange County. Mayor Pro Tem Matthew Harper is considering running for the 74th Assembly District, while Councilman Joe Carchio is contemplating throwing his name into the Orange...Tags: Allan R. Mansoor, Politics, Janet Nguyen
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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. Greig was ousted in a 84-78 vote during the group's convention April 28. The assembly is a volunteer group that...Tags: Parties and Movements, Sex Crimes, Todd Akin, Republican Party, Politics
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Around Town: Family campus at Golden West closer to reality
This year's sixth annual Surf City Splash raised $100,000 for several charities, according to a news release from the Surf City Rotary Club of Huntington Beach. More than 230 guests attented the event at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort, enjoying...
Tags: Social Issues, Ceremonies, Polio, Human Interest, Politics
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Council tweaks campaign documents ordinance
Huntington Beach council members on Monday made multiple changes to the initial draft of an ordinance regulating campaign documents. The item introduced by Councilman Joe Shaw passed on a 4-3 vote, with Mayor Pro Tem Matthew Harper and councilmen Joe...Tags: Misdemeanors, Politics
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Mailbag: Park location was chosen with seniors in mind
As a member of the board of directors for the Huntington Beach Council on Aging, I carefully read the letter to the editor from Shelly Stone ("Park is no place for the elderly," Mailbag, March 21) and was pleased that she expressed her worries about...Tags: Science and Technology, Religion and Belief, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Christianity, Anglicanism
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Council agrees to consider rule on submitting mailers
Huntington Beach council members gave the city attorney the go-ahead Monday to write an ordinance regarding campaign documents. The item passed in a 4-2 vote, with Mayor Pro Tem Matthew Harper and Councilman Jim Katapodis dissenting. Councilman Joe...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Local Elections, Politics, Judges
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City looks into annexing Bolsa Chica
The Huntington Beach City Council gave city staff the green light Monday to update its report on the possible annexation of the remaining portions of the Bolsa Chica Wetlands and uplands. In a 5-1 vote, with Councilman Dave Sullivan dissenting and...Tags: PTA, Fines, Punishment, Politics
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Parents may be on the hook for teen drinking
Huntington Beach parents could potentially be fined for serving alcohol to minors at gatherings. Council members voted Tuesday night to add a social hosting ordinance to the city's "loud party" law, giving police the ability to fine those who...Tags: PTA, Prescription Drugs, Crime, Law and Justice, Fines, Punishment
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Council reverses December votes
The Huntington Beach City Council reversed two December votes at its meeting Tuesday. The council voted 6-0, with Jill Hardy absent, to reverse the Dec. 3 and 17 votes to review Pacific Mobile Home Park's previously approved conversion application and...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, House Building, Justice System, Judges, Politics
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Mailbag: Independent needs more Huntington Beach
What has happened to the "Huntington Beach" in the Huntington Beach Independent? You eliminate a popular column (Natural Perspectives) written by Huntington Beach residents, on matters that concern many Huntington Beach residents, and what do we get...Tags: House Building, Local Elections, Politics
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Top 10 news stories for 2012
There's never a shortage of important stories in Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley, so choosing 10 is just skimming the top. These 10 most compelling stories are given in order of chronology. There are sad stories that end well and horrible stories...
Tags: Car Safety Tips and Advice, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Motorvehicle Accidents, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System
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New council members ushered in
The changing of the guard included some familiar faces along with one new member at Monday's Huntington Beach City Council meeting. Mayor Don Hansen, Mayor Pro Tem Devin Dwyer and Councilman Keith Bohr saw their terms come to an end. Dwyer lost his...Tags: Political Fundraising, Career and Workplace, Local Elections, Politics, Human Interest
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