A 12-year-old boy injured in a helicopter crash in Huntington Beach has recovered and received a holiday surprise including a FaceTime call from Sammy Hagar, a $10,000 check, and a staycation, with the family planning to use the money for Oliver's future education.
A helicopter spiraled out of control and crashed into palm trees at Huntington Beach, California, injuring five people including two onboard, during a fundraising event; the cause of the crash is unknown.
Five people were hospitalized after a helicopter crashed in a Huntington Beach parking lot during a scheduled event, with videos showing the helicopter spinning and dropping into palm trees; the crash is under investigation.
Five people were hospitalized after a helicopter crashed near Huntington Beach, with the helicopter veering close to a building before crashing onto the street, causing injuries and road closures; the cause of the crash remains unclear.
A helicopter crashed in Huntington Beach, California, injuring five people, with two pulled from the wreckage and three on the ground hurt; the cause is unknown and investigations are ongoing.
Five people were hospitalized after a helicopter crashed in Huntington Beach, California, injuring two on board and three pedestrians, with the crash captured on social media; the cause is currently unknown.
Huntington Beach has declared itself a non-sanctuary city, opposing California's sanctuary policies and supporting stricter immigration enforcement, in contrast to the state's broader sanctuary stance and federal threats to withhold grants from such jurisdictions.
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Huntington Beach, California, denies being a sanctuary city after the Department of Homeland Security mistakenly listed it as one, despite the city passing a law in January 2025 explicitly declaring itself a non-sanctuary city. The city officials consider the DHS listing a serious mistake and have notified federal authorities, but as of now, the city remains on the list. The city is known for its conservative stance and recent political actions, including a controversial 'MAGA' plaque.
California officials, including Attorney General Rob Bonta, have filed a lawsuit against Huntington Beach over a voter ID law passed by the city's voters, which conflicts with state law and could potentially hinder voter participation, particularly among marginalized groups. The measure, approved by a politically conservative council majority, would require voter identification, increase in-person voting sites, and monitor ballot drop boxes in local elections. The state is seeking to block the law from taking effect, citing concerns about its impact on democratic principles and voter rights.
California has filed a lawsuit against Huntington Beach, alleging that the city's new voter ID law violates state law. The law, passed by voters in March, requires photo identification for local elections starting in 2026. California's Attorney General argues that the law is illegal and violates the state's constitution and election code. The lawsuit is the latest clash between the state and the conservative beach town, which has previously challenged state laws on various issues.
Voters in conservative Huntington Beach, California, approved a measure to ban non-government flags, including Pride flags, from being flown on city property, sparking backlash from LGBTQ advocates. The measure, authored by City Councilman Pat Burns, aims to promote unity under a common American identity but has been criticized as discriminatory. Progressive groups in the community have condemned the measure, while the council still has the option to approve certain flags through a unanimous vote. Similar policies have been enacted in other cities, sparking debate over the display of non-government flags on public property.
An apparent oil spill was observed off the Southern California coast near Huntington Beach, prompting deployment of personnel to evaluate the incident and coordinate with local, state, and federal partners. The slick, about 2 1/2 miles long, was spotted 1 1/2 miles off the beach and is being monitored by the U.S. Coast Guard. Containment measures have been implemented, and it's unclear whether the spill originated from a vessel or nearby oil platform. The company operating the nearby oil platforms stated that it does not believe the slick is linked to its operations.
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating a 2.5-mile-long oil sheen off the coast of Huntington Beach, California, with the cause still unknown. Officials are working to assess the size and potential impacts of the spill, and are considering potential sources, including offshore oil platforms. Amplify Energy Corp. stated that there were no indications the sheen is related to their operations. This incident follows a 2021 pipeline failure that caused a significant oil spill in the same area, prompting Governor Gavin Newsom to state that state officials are actively monitoring the situation.