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Published September 17Huntington Beach is the First Destination in California to be Sensory-Inclusive Certified by KultureCity
Posted 9/17/26 Citywide Initiative Expands Support for Residents, Visitors, Employees, and Individuals with Sensory Needs Huntington Beach, Calif.— The City of Huntington Beach, alongside Visit Huntington Beach and private tourism-facing businesses, has secured Huntington Beach…
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Published September 17Scouts Leave Their Mark on Huntington Beach Parks
Posted Sept. 17, 2026 From keeping four-legged park visitors hydrated to restoring native habitat, local Scouts are making a lasting impact on Huntington Beach parks and public spaces. We are proud to highlight a few of the outstanding Eagle Scout projects completed this year.…
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Published September 17City Celebration - Civil War & 9/11 Resolve
Posted 9/16/25 Civil War Valor: Bringing History to Life in Huntington Beach By Julian Douglas, City Celebration Committee Member As a member of Huntington Beach’s City Celebration Committee, one of the things I’ve enjoyed most about our America 250 celebration is discovering,…
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Published September 16National Dog Week September 20-26, 2026
By Ellen Kuhnert, City Celebration Committee Member Every September, communities across the country can celebrate one of the most beloved members of the American family: the dog. National Dog Week is more than an excuse to share photos of our four-legged friends or give them an…
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Published September 15CDL and DUI Checkpoint set for Sep. 17 in coastal OC
The Huntington Beach Police Department will conduct a DUI/CDL checkpoint on Thursday, September 17, 2026,...
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Published September 14Growing More Than Vegetables: A Community Partnership That Gives Back
For more than 15 years, the Huntington Beach Community Garden has been growing something that goes far beyond fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs - it has been growing community. Established in 2009, the Garden began its partnership with the City of Huntington Beach in 2020.…
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Published September 14Routine traffic stops leads to major drug bust in coastal OC
A routine Huntington Beach Police traffic stop escalated into a narcotics investigation after officers discovered...
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Published September 12Birthday of Four Parks – Schroeder, Greer, Wardlow, Irby
By Kathie Schey, City Archivist Sixty years ago, on June 7, 1966, four new neighborhood parks were dedicated – Schroeder, Greer, Wardlow and Irby. All were designed by noted landscape architect, Richard Bigler. He embraced naturalism, including small hills in parks creating…
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Published September 12City Celebration - Honoring Our Symbols & Sacrifice - Our City Logo
Our Logo – The Symbol of Our City By Kathie Schey, City Archivist This year we celebrate the 250 th anniversary of our nation’s independence. For the last 117 years of that time, the City of Huntington Beach has contributed to the national history through its own. These…
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Published September 12Independence Day Weekend Celebration Schedule
Friday, July 3: Vendor Festival and Carnival Rides in Pier Plaza and Pier Plaza parking lot: 10am-9pm Entertainment on the City Showmobile in Pier Plaza Amphitheatre: 10am-9pm Saturday, July 4: Surf City 5K Run (starts at Worthy Park and runs down Main Street, PCH, back to…
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Published September 12Celebrate 10 Years of the Senior Center in Central Park July 11!
On July 11, 2016, the Senior Center in Central Park opened its doors, ushering in a new era of service for older adults in Huntington Beach. By transitioning from a small, outdated space to a modern 37,000‑square‑foot facility, the center dramatically expanded the community’s…
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Published September 12Public Statement on the City Council’s June 16, 2026 Housing Element Action
By Mike Vigliotta, City Attorney I am writing this brief public memorandum to clarify the action taken by the City Council at the June 16, 2026, meeting regarding the first phase of complying with the Court’s orders related to the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element. The second…