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Huntington Beach middle school student expelled over unpresented 'patriotism' speech
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. - A Huntington Beach middle school student is facing what some would call extreme consequences for a speech that he didn't present. The family of Jimmy Heyward received notification that he and his sisters are not allowed to attend St. Bonaventure, a private school, in the fall.
Councilmember Amy Phan West is censured by city council
In a moment of high drama on Wednesday night, the Westminster City Council voted to censure Councilmember Amy Phan West for a number of alleged violations of the council’s code of conduct. After five hours, the vote was three in favor – Mayor Chi Charlie Nguyen, Vice Mayor Kimberly...
More than 100 kittens flown to Oregon to help free up shelter space in San Diego, Orange County
SAN DIEGO — A flight carrying 119 kittens and seven dogs left Gillespie Field Thursday morning for Portland, Oregon. "Kitten season has erupted in California and all over the United States, especially in the southern states, so we are making space in the shelters," said Erin Robbins, VP of Pet Programs, Good Flights at Greater Good Charities.
Former Huntington Beach mayor wins a lawsuit over air show
Former Huntington Beach Mayor Kim Carr got a favorable ruling Tuesday from a Superior Court judge on a lawsuit over te cancellation of the last day of the 2021 Pacific Air Show. Judge Jonathan Fish ruled that the actions of the mayor qualified as “a discretionary act” when the decision...
Colorado Lagoon construction won’t be done until next year; street closures to last until at least January
Construction of an open channel that connects to Alamitos Bay began in December 2022 and was originally scheduled to wrap up in March this year. The post Colorado Lagoon construction won’t be done until next year; street closures to last until at least January appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Kids can get free lunches at Long Beach parks this summer
Youth 18 and under who need a healthy meal can show up at the designated times and locations, no registration required. The post Kids can get free lunches at Long Beach parks this summer appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Orange County firefighters rescue crow entangled in tree
Firefighters from the Orange County Fire Authority rescued a crow tangled in a tree on Tuesday. More than a dozen people in the Rancho Mission Viejo neighborhood kept a close eye on the crow until somebody finally called the fire department.
US Navy to send $27 million to Tustin after disastrous hangar fire
Months after a massive fire at a Navy hangar fouled the air in Tustin, people living there are still uneasy about what's been left behind."What are they doing?" resident Darlene Sparks said. "I think, as residents, we want to know what they are doing with this structure."Sparks lives directly across the street from the massive Tustin hangar that burned last November, sending plumes of black smoke and debris into the air. "I'd like to know when they are going to inspect our properties thoroughly inside our attics and our airconditioning units and go through our gutters," Sparks said. "Give us some...
SoCal Edison charges single mom for former roommate's $6,000 unpaid bill, could terminate her service
Taylor Kincy shares a Fullerton home with roommates. Finances are tight for the single mom, so every penny counts. And she said a recent bill from SoCal Edison could ruin her financially. “I’ve been very stressed out about it,” she said. Kincy moved into the home five years...
Huntington Beach and state battle over housing mandate
The state filed a lawsuit against Huntington Beach after the city refused to comply with a state mandate housing plan. This is just one of many legal battles between the Orange County city and the state. Huntington Beach City Attorney Michael Gates spoke to FOX 11 on this issue as well as others.
Long Beach could see the return of e-scooters on its beach bike paths
A nearly six-year ban could be lifted for rental e-scooters on a 3.5-mile stretch of beach bike path in Long Beach. The city council is set to consider the pilot program on June 18 that will reintroduce the rental scooters after complaints that abandoned scooters on the path caused hazards and speeding scooters were dangerous in 2018.
Live Music, Fireworks in Plans for San Juan Capistrano and RMV This Summer
Now that Memorial Day is in the rear-view mirror, summer events have officially started in many South Orange County cities. For San Juan Capistrano and Rancho Mission Viejo, the return of the annual San Juan Summer Nites Concerts in the Park series and Fourth of July festivities are planned for this year, with a big show for residents and tourists.
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