HB City News Archive

2019 News Items
Magnolia Tank Farm – No Public Hearing at Dec. 16 City Council Meeting posted on 12/12/2019.
Holidays Trash and Street Sweeping Collection Schedule posted on 12/12/2019.
HBPD Blood Drive Dec. 17 posted on 12/12/2019.
City Hall Holiday Closure - 12/24 at noon; reopens Jan. 2 posted on 12/09/2019.
No Street Sweeping for Today, 12/4 posted on 12/04/2019.
Library Holiday Hours posted on 12/03/2019.
Are you ready for the rain? FREE Sandbags! posted on 12/03/2019.
Consolidated Plan Public Meeting Dec. 5 at 6pm & Survey posted on 11/21/2019.
Thanksgiving Holidays - Trash Collection/Street Sweeping posted on 11/20/2019.
Human Relations Task Force Applications Due 11/22 posted on 11/18/2019.
Draft Amendment to the Housing Element is now available for public review posted on 11/14/2019.
Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 posted on 11/01/2019.
2019 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship Closing Ceremony Nov. 3 posted on 10/22/2019.
No Surf City TV 3 starting Saturday, 10/26 thru Monday posted on 10/22/2019.
TODAY at 10:17am: AlertOC Regional Test posted on 10/17/2019.
HBPD Open House Oct. 19 posted on 10/10/2019.
Surf City Arts Fest Oct. 13 posted on 10/08/2019.
Fire Department Open House - Oct. 12 posted on 10/02/2019.
Great Pacific Airshow Noise Notifications for Oct. 1 - 6 posted on 09/25/2019.
City Studies a New Option for a Navigation Center posted on 09/24/2019.
FREE Shuttles for the Great Pacific Airshow! posted on 09/18/2019.
City Releases Annual Report for 2018-19 posted on 09/18/2019.
PCH in HB to close this Saturday Night from 5pm to 10pm for Sundown Run posted on 09/17/2019.
Phone Lines Down at City Hall posted on 09/16/2019.
Trash and Recycling Service Delays Expected for Remainder of This Week – Street Sweeping Unaffected posted on 09/11/2019.
Trash Pick Up Delay This Week will Resume Tomorrow, 9/11 posted on 09/10/2019.
35th Annual Coastal and Inner Coastal Clean-Up Day posted on 09/09/2019.
405 Improvement Project: Talbert Bridge Demo posted on 09/06/2019.
Making Your Library Better! Restroom Remodel is Finished! posted on 08/21/2019.
Draft Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Methodology Forwarded to CEHD for Vote posted on 08/21/2019.
More HB Businesses Named Sustainable posted on 08/06/2019.
Vans US Open of Surfing July 27-Aug. 4 posted on 07/25/2019.
Take the Surf City-TV Survey! posted on 07/15/2019.
$2 off Admission to OC Fair Available at City Hall posted on 07/12/2019.
4th of July Parade Staking Out, Parking & Street Closures posted on 07/01/2019.
HB Ranks #14 "Best Run City in US"; #1 in "Quality of City Services" posted on 07/01/2019.
Mayor's Award May - Donna Switzer, City Clerk's Office posted on 06/27/2019.
Parking Fee Reminders posted on 06/27/2019.
HB Celebrates July 4th with 115th Annual Parade & Fireworks posted on 06/27/2019.
June Mayor's Award - Chris Slama, Community Services Manager posted on 06/18/2019.
NCS FEST - FREE Shuttles this Weekend! posted on 05/15/2019.
National Cartoonist Society Festival this Weekend! posted on 05/15/2019.
ACM Lori Ann Farrell Harrison Offered Costa Mesa City Manager Position posted on 05/03/2019.
Ascon Landfill Info posted on 05/03/2019.
Navigation Center Update as of 4/11/19 posted on 04/11/2019.
Proposed Navigation Center Open Houses posted on 04/08/2019.
Mayor's Award March - Brian Williams, City Attorney's Office posted on 03/26/2019.
3rd Annual City of HB Citizens Academy Accepting Applications posted on 03/20/2019.
Mayor's Award February - Corey Landrey, Public Works posted on 03/06/2019.
City Manager Fred A. Wilson to Step Down May 10 posted on 02/22/2019.
KaBOOM! to Build New Playground at Oak View Feb. 27 posted on 02/22/2019.
Two New Sustainable Business Named posted on 02/22/2019.
Popular Annual Financial Report posted on 02/21/2019.
American Revolution Reenactment This Weekend posted on 02/14/2019.
Mayor's Award January - Paulina Flores, Finance Department posted on 02/14/2019.
Now offering Automatic Renewals posted on 02/11/2019.
City Strategic Planning Session Tomorrow, Feb. 7 posted on 02/06/2019.
City Responds to State Lawsuit posted on 01/30/2019.
FREE E-Commerce Workshops Start Feb. 27 posted on 01/29/2019.
4th of July Parade/Festival Seeks Sponsors posted on 01/17/2019.
National Cartoon Festival Heads to HB May 17-19 posted on 01/15/2019.
Lifeguard Tryouts Sat., Feb. 16 posted on 01/14/2019.
Harbor Commission Now Accepting Applications posted on 01/07/2019.

2018 News Items
Christmas Tree and Cardboard Recycling posted on 12/26/2018.
Trash Pick Up and Street Sweeping Holiday Schedule posted on 12/26/2018.
Harbor Commission Now Accepting Applications posted on 12/18/2018.
Mayor’s Award December -- Tom Herbel, Public Works posted on 12/18/2018.
Fr. Mondor/Pastor Sumo Plaque Unveiling Dec. 12 posted on 12/04/2018.
Veteran's Resource Center opens at the Central Library posted on 12/01/2018.
Ascon Landfill Community Meeting Dec. 13 at 6pm posted on 11/27/2018.
Jet Noise Commission Now Taking Applications posted on 11/26/2018.
AQMD Issues Violation to Oil Tanker Ship posted on 11/21/2018.
Vacancy on Human Relations Task Force posted on 11/13/2018.
Veterans Day Ceremony at Pier Plaza, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. posted on 11/08/2018.
Watch LIVE Election Night Coverage on Channel 3 posted on 11/05/2018.
October Mayor's Award - Jimmy Hoang, Code Enforcement posted on 10/23/2018.
City Releases End of Year Accomplishments for 2017-18 posted on 10/09/2018.
Meet the Mayor Series: Oct. 29 - Understanding the Budget/How Your Tax Dollars Are Spent posted on 10/03/2018.
Airshow Update/News & Noise Notification posted on 10/03/2018.
Small Business Workshop Oct.16 from 6 to 8pm posted on 09/21/2018.
Mayor's Award September- Randy Pesqueira, Community Services posted on 09/21/2018.
HBFD Open House Sat., Oct. 13 from 10am to 2pm posted on 09/19/2018.
Emergency Testing on Sept. 20 at 11:18am posted on 09/13/2018.
California Surfing Day Sept. 20! Stop, Drop & Surf! posted on 09/13/2018.
Miss Huntington Beach Information Luncheon Sept. 22 posted on 09/13/2018.
Sober Living Home Town Hall Meeting posted on 09/07/2018.
Patriot Day Ceremony on 9/11 at 6pm at Pier Plaza posted on 09/07/2018.
Coastal and Inner Coastal Cleanup Day - Sept. 15, 9am to noon posted on 09/06/2018.
Homelessness 101 - FREE Class Discussion Sept. 25 from 6 to 8pm posted on 09/04/2018.
Mayor's Award August - Mark and Susan Daggett, HBFD posted on 08/22/2018.
HB Civil War Days - Sept. 1 and Sept. 2 posted on 08/21/2018.
Disaster Preparedness Expo Sept. 29 posted on 08/14/2018.
HB Night at Angels Stadium Sept. 28 at 7pm! posted on 08/08/2018.
Recycle Your Old Mercury Thermostats posted on 08/01/2018.
I-405 Project: McFadden Ave. Bridge to Close Aug. 7 for a Year posted on 07/26/2018.
Vans US Open of Surfing July 28 to Aug 5 posted on 07/25/2018.
Mayor's Award July - Elizabeth Ferguson, Finance Department posted on 07/19/2018.
HB Ranks #14 in WalletHub's "Best-Run City in US" posted on 07/11/2018.
"Meet the Mayor" July 26 at Veterans Night posted on 07/11/2018.
OC Fair $2 Off Coupons Available at City Hall, 4th Floor posted on 07/11/2018.
July 10 Planning Commission Update posted on 07/09/2018.
June Mayor's Award - Public Works, Andy Ferrigno posted on 07/03/2018.
Mayor Mike Posey's Next Town Hall Meeting July 12 posted on 07/03/2018.
Adult Mosquito Control Treatment: Newland Marsh and Little Shell on 6/19 and 6/21 posted on 06/19/2018.
4th of July Information posted on 06/07/2018.
Lifeguard/Marine Safety Open House this Sunday, June 10 posted on 06/07/2018.
Mayor's Award May - HBPD Sergeant Christopher Nesmith posted on 05/30/2018.
OCTA I-405 Improvement Project Open House June 5 at 6pm posted on 05/30/2018.
Air Traffic Noise Community Workshop Wed., June 13 at 6pm posted on 05/30/2018.
Memorial Day Holiday Affects Street Sweeping and Trash Collection posted on 05/24/2018.
April Mayor's Award - Steve Eros, HBFD posted on 04/18/2018.
2nd Annual HB Citizens Academy – Apply Now! posted on 04/05/2018.
SB54 Update from Mayor Mike Posey posted on 04/03/2018.
AES Energy Extends Construction Hours in April posted on 04/02/2018.
Mayor's SB54 Message - Sanctuary State Law posted on 03/23/2018.
March Mayor's Award - Robin Ott, LIbrary Services posted on 03/22/2018.
Statement from Mayor Mike Posey Regarding County-wide Homelessness Issue posted on 03/21/2018.
Coastal Area Odors Ad Hoc Committee On Hold posted on 03/13/2018.
2017 Community Development Accomplishments posted on 03/06/2018.
Smart Fusion Pole to Deliver High-Capacity Mobile Connectivity and Hih quality LED light to the City posted on 03/05/2018.
February Mayor's Award - Bob Stachelski, Public Works posted on 02/27/2018.
Kanopy comes to HBPL posted on 02/15/2018.
Art for Lunch at HB Art Center Thurs., 2/15 at 11:30am posted on 02/07/2018.
Huntington Beach Lifeguard Tryouts Saturday, February 17 posted on 02/07/2018.
City Launches Customer Service Survey posted on 02/05/2018.
Tsunami Watch for the West Coast Cancelled posted on 01/23/2018.
City Forms Air Traffic Noise Working Group posted on 01/22/2018.
Mayor Posey Presents the January Mayor's Award to HR's JoAnn Diaz posted on 01/18/2018.
Legislative Update Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Posey Feb. 10 posted on 01/17/2018.

2017 News Items
Winter Reading Challenge posted on 12/28/2017.
City Releases End of Year Accomplishments for 2016-17 posted on 12/27/2017.
All-Inclusive Beach Playground Groundbreaking Sun., Dec. 3 posted on 11/17/2017.
Extended Hours at AES Plant posted on 10/30/2017.
Central Library open on Sundays posted on 10/28/2017.
Mayor’s Award October – Nicole Arms, Information Services Department posted on 10/20/2017.
HBLB Bid for Amazon HQ2 posted on 10/18/2017.
Odor in the Air? Report to AQMD posted on 09/20/2017.
33rd Annual Coast/Inner-Coastal Cleanup Day this Sat., 9/16 at 9am! posted on 09/13/2017.
Breitling Huntington Beach Airshow Coming Sept. 29 to Oct.1! posted on 09/12/2017.
HB City of Kindness posted on 08/31/2017.
Short-Term Rental Workshop - Sat., 9/16 posted on 08/30/2017.
Mayor's Award August - Frank Biangone, Community Development Department posted on 08/24/2017.
HBFD Open House Sat., Oct. 14 from 10am to 2pm posted on 08/14/2017.
HB Night at Angels Stadium on Aug. 25! posted on 08/11/2017.
Homework Club posted on 08/10/2017.
Emergency Repair at Beach Blvd./Yorktown posted on 08/02/2017.
FREE Shuttle Service for Visitors and Locals! posted on 08/01/2017.
July Mayor's Award Recipient Dave Ferguson - HBFD posted on 08/01/2017.
Senior Center in Central Park Gala posted on 07/14/2017.
Huntington Beach Ranked 15th in Recent WalletHub.com Poll posted on 07/11/2017.
Edinger Bridge Project in Bolsa Chica posted on 06/30/2017.
A Guide to the 2017 Fourth of July posted on 06/28/2017.
4th of July Fireworks Info posted on 06/27/2017.
June Mayor's Award - Community Services' Dave Dominguez posted on 06/22/2017.
113th 4th of July Parade and Festival! posted on 06/16/2017.
HB Attempts to Set a 3rd Guinness World Record with “Largest Paddle Out” posted on 06/16/2017.
Huntington Beach General Plan Update posted on 06/15/2017.
Reminder: Portable Basketball Hoop Rules! posted on 06/01/2017.
AES Energy Project Meeting Tonight, 5/31 from 6 to 8pm posted on 05/31/2017.
Memorial Day Ceremony May 29 at 11am posted on 05/17/2017.
May Mayor's Award - Tung Kao, Information Services posted on 05/16/2017.
Tent City NOT Coming to HB posted on 05/10/2017.
Main Street, Acacia to Adams Pavement Rehabilitation Project - June 5 to 9 posted on 05/05/2017.
What’s your vision for transit in Orange County? posted on 04/26/2017.
Real Estate Open House FAQ's posted on 04/20/2017.
Real Estate Open House FAQ's posted on 04/20/2017.
April Mayor's Award - Lisa Gallatin, HBPD posted on 04/19/2017.
Northwest HB Residents: Navy Right-of-Way Update posted on 04/12/2017.
Public scanner now available posted on 04/11/2017.
Rodgers Center Open House Sat., May 6 posted on 04/10/2017.
Fixit Clinic Sat., April 22 - Coaches Needed/Public Invited! posted on 04/07/2017.
Sober Living Homes: Important Information posted on 03/24/2017.
Mayor's Award March - Debra Garcia, Library Services posted on 03/23/2017.
17th Annual American Youth Character Awards Nominations Due April 7 posted on 03/10/2017.
3rd Annual National Crime Victims' Rights Week Ceremony April 6 posted on 03/09/2017.
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Seeks Public Comments March 1-20 posted on 02/28/2017.
Mayor's Award February - Greg Wells, Utilities Division Production Section posted on 02/22/2017.
2016 Community Development Accomplishments posted on 02/21/2017.
HB Prepares for Weekend Storm posted on 02/16/2017.
Free Sandbags to Residents - View Video posted on 02/15/2017.
Free Electronics Recycling Event Feb. 24 and 25 posted on 02/14/2017.
Save the Date: HB Lifeguard Tryouts Sat., Feb. 18 posted on 01/24/2017.
January Mayor’s Award: Carol Rossi, Finance Department posted on 01/18/2017.
Sign Up Now for the Marine 3/One 5K Fun Run March 11, 2017 posted on 01/11/2017.
January Authors' Lunch - Jan. 17 at Central Library posted on 01/05/2017.
Mayor's Award December 2016 - Antonia "Toni" Graham, City Manager's Office posted on 01/03/2017.

2016 News Items
City Hall Holiday Schedule/Info posted on 12/20/2016.
Blue Angels Coming to HB Airshow Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2017 posted on 12/16/2016.
Cloud Library now available posted on 12/09/2016.
December Council Meetings; January 3 Meeting Canceled posted on 11/29/2016.
75th Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony, 12/7 at 2pm posted on 11/21/2016.
City Releases End of Year Accomplishments for 2015-16 posted on 11/16/2016.
4th of July Logo Contest 2017! posted on 11/14/2016.
LIVE Local Election Coverage Tonight at 9pm! posted on 11/08/2016.
Veterans Day Ceremony at Pier Plaza, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. posted on 11/08/2016.
Election 2016: Polling Places in HB posted on 11/07/2016.
Important HB Airshow Information posted on 10/21/2016.
Breitling Huntington Beach Airshow This Weekend! posted on 10/19/2016.
October Mayor's Award - Division Fire Chief Eric Engberg posted on 10/19/2016.
McKenna Subaru Comes to Surf City posted on 10/12/2016.
HB Art Contest Underway! posted on 10/04/2016.
OC Musicians Team Up with Registrar of Voters posted on 09/26/2016.
Homework Club at the Central Library posted on 09/21/2016.
Meet Local Olympians! Sat., 9/17 at 11am posted on 09/12/2016.
9th Annual Blessing of the Waves - Sun., 9/18 at 8:30am posted on 09/12/2016.
HBFD Open House Sat., Oct. 15 from 10am to 2pm posted on 09/08/2016.
9/11 Dedication Ceremony on Patriots' Day at City Hall at 2pm posted on 08/29/2016.
HB Residents - Need Your Input on Survey! posted on 08/25/2016.
HB Search & Rescue Open House: Sat., Aug. 27 at 6pm posted on 08/23/2016.
August Mayor's Award Winner - Kimberly De Coite posted on 08/16/2016.
Coastal Cleanup Day Sept. 17 posted on 08/16/2016.
HB Airshow Volunteer Meeting TONIGHT posted on 08/11/2016.
NEV Transportation Planning Meeting Thurs., Aug. 11 at 5pm posted on 08/08/2016.
Action! New HB Film Application Website posted on 08/04/2016.
Breitling Huntington Beach Airshow Coming Oct. 21-23 posted on 08/03/2016.
West Nile Virus Update: Virus is Active in HB posted on 07/29/2016.
July Mayor's Award Recipient Gretchen Erikson - Public Works posted on 07/19/2016.
US Open of Surfing July 23-31 posted on 07/19/2016.
Complete 4th of July Parade Coverage on Channel 3! posted on 07/14/2016.
OC Fair— $2 Off Coupons at City Hall posted on 07/12/2016.
Surf City USA Ambassador Program Expands to Include Nightime Hours posted on 06/30/2016.
Mayor's Award June - Bob Lucas, Marine Safety Division posted on 06/27/2016.
City Hosts Memorial Plaque Dedication this Monday, June 27 at 5:30pm posted on 06/23/2016.
Independence Day Holiday Affects Street Sweeping and Trash Collection posted on 06/22/2016.
112th Annual 4th of July Parade and Events posted on 06/22/2016.
Free Fix-It Clinic - July 16 posted on 06/16/2016.
2016 Eco Challenge Poster Contest - Due June 30! posted on 06/08/2016.
Oak View Community Meeting, June 13 at 6pm posted on 06/08/2016.
FREE Surf City Shuttle Starts June 17 posted on 06/03/2016.
4th of July Parade Announcer Auditions June 7 posted on 06/02/2016.
Marine Safety Open House, June 5 posted on 06/02/2016.
May Mayor's Award - Jose Aranda, LIbrary Services posted on 05/20/2016.
Memorial Day Ceremony at Pier Plaza, May 30 at 11am posted on 05/09/2016.
Huntington Beach Lifeguard Tryouts May 22 at 8 a.m. posted on 05/09/2016.
Pool Cover Rebates Now Available posted on 05/06/2016.
Celebrate National Public Works Week at Surf City Nights May 17 posted on 05/05/2016.
HB Expo at City Hall June 2 posted on 05/05/2016.
Fixit Clinic Sat., May 14 - Coaches Needed/Public Invited! posted on 05/04/2016.
UPDATE: Walnut/Main Street Now Open posted on 04/20/2016.
Mayor's Award April - Carolyn Kowalewski, Finance Department posted on 04/19/2016.
Fireworks Lottery Winner Announcement posted on 04/19/2016.
Magic of Composting Seminar on Saturday, April 16 at Shipley Nature Center posted on 04/14/2016.
Wayfinding Presentation Available to View and FAQ's posted on 04/12/2016.
Angels Express Bus Added to the Lineup - Leave from Goldenwest Transportation Center posted on 04/07/2016.
Recycling Market Development Zone Loan Program posted on 04/05/2016.
Annual Crime Victims' Rights Week Candlelight Vigil April 14 posted on 03/30/2016.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Incentive Pilot Program posted on 03/28/2016.
April 16 - Earth Day Clean Up! posted on 03/14/2016.
March 30: Public Presentation on New HB Wayfinding Signs posted on 03/14/2016.
Register Now for CERT Training posted on 03/08/2016.
Seed Library at the Central Library posted on 03/04/2016.
City Hires David Segura as New Fire Chief posted on 03/03/2016.
Career Online High School posted on 03/02/2016.
Lifeguard Tryouts this Weekend, March 6 posted on 02/29/2016.
February Mayor's Award: George Ruff, Public Works posted on 02/18/2016.
Annual Leaf Blower Exchange Program posted on 02/09/2016.
Curb Work Feb. 1 - 5 at Southeast Corner of PCH/Seapoint posted on 01/28/2016.
Community-Wide Wayfinding Kickoff Meeting February 3 posted on 01/28/2016.
Vote for HB as California's Coolest City! posted on 01/26/2016.
January Mayor’s Award: Patti Williams, Risk Manager, Human Resources posted on 01/21/2016.
Free Electronics Recycling Event Jan. 22 and 23 posted on 01/13/2016.
Sign Up Now for the Marine 3/One 5K Fun Run March 12, 2016 posted on 01/06/2016.

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