In an exciting move for van enthusiasts seeking a stylish and zero-emission option, Volkswagen has introduced an all-electric version of its classic Microbus. Following the successful debut of its electric minivan in the United States last year, the German automaker showcased a larger, three-row model in Huntington Beach on Friday, with plans to make it available to North American buyers next year. A New Hero for America Describing the zero-direct emission ID. Buzz as the spiritual reincarnation of the Microbus, Volkswagen of America President and CEO Pablo Di Si expressed his enthusiasm for t ..read more

In a somber turn of events on a Sunday night in Huntington Beach, CA, a devastating pedestrian collision occurred, tragically claiming the life of a 34-year-old woman visiting from Florida. The incident has once again highlighted the importance of pedestrian safety in areas with heavy vehicular traffic. Immediate Response from Huntington Beach Police The Huntington Beach Police Department, known for its prompt response, was on the scene just north of Williams Drive within minutes, arriving shortly before 11:00 p.m. The area, often bustling during the day, becomes relatively quiet at night, mak ..read more

Huntington Beach Councilmember Gracey Van Der Mark has voiced concerns over the presence of potentially obscene and pornographic materials in city libraries, especially those accessible to young readers. In response, she’s suggesting new legislation to filter out such unsuitable content. Her proposal is set to be presented to the City Council in their upcoming meeting on Tuesday, June 20. Highlighting a National Concern Van Der Mark’s proposal underscores a broader issue in public education where children might encounter inappropriate materials. She emphasizes the responsibility adults, especi ..read more

A New Wave of Sustainable Seafood in Huntington Beach Since selling their stake in Slapfish, the fast-casual seafood restaurant chain in Huntington Beach, California, Andrew Gruel and his wife Lauren have been on a mission to create a smaller concept that focuses on locally sourced, sustainable, and Fair Trade-certified seafood. Their vision materialized with the opening of Calico Fish House in January 2023, also located in Huntington Beach. A Fresh Take on Seafood This seafood joint offers a variety of at least seven different types of seafood daily, with a strong emphasis on locally availabl ..read more

Huntington Beach City Hall will no longer fly a rainbow flag in celebration of Pride Month every spring. After two hours of occasionally contentious public debate, the Huntington Beach City Council decided Tuesday night to overturn the 2021 decision to fly the rainbow flag for six weeks every spring. A slim majority voted in favour of Pat Burns’ motion to restrict which flags can be flown on public property. Burns was just elected to the council. Despite a sizable crowd attending the meeting on Tuesday night to voice their support for the pride flag, which is flown each spring, municipal offic ..read more

In Huntington Beach, California, a seafood restaurant owner from Los Angeles is set to open a new location at the former site of the renowned Ruby’s Diner on the Huntington Beach Pier. The closure of Ruby’s in 2021 due to the chain’s bankruptcy filing came as a shock to many, including Barbara Powelson, who grew up frequenting the diner and considered it a significant part of Huntington Beach’s identity. Construction work on the revamped restaurant concept began on Wednesday, marking the realization of a dream that has been more than 15 years in the making for Christopher Tompkins, the owner a ..read more

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 20th because Shea Homes is about to unveil its newest development, Cameron Lane, in the beautiful Huntington Beach. This enclave of 18 two-story townhomes is a rare opportunity to own new construction in one of the most sought-after coastal communities in the country, also known as Surf City, USA®. If you’ve been dreaming of owning a home in this iconic location, now is your chance. Approximately 1,225 to 1,431 square feet in size, Cameron Lane’s roomy floorplan designs come with three bedrooms, two and a half to three and a half baths, upstairs lofts (per ..read more

Surf City’s recently chosen conservatives in power declared that it was essential to settle with the Pacific Airshow for over $5.4 million, given the show’s impressive effect on the area’s economy since its initiation in 2016. The show has brought in masses of people from all corners of the globe. Mayor Tony Strickland explained to The Epoch Times that, had the show—a spectacular display of military and civilian aircraft maneuvers—not gone on, the city would have faced a “massive deficit” in its budget. He added, “When an event like that comes to town, it contributes to the funding of essentia ..read more

On Thursday, California’s attempts to compel its affluent coastal cities to construct more low-cost housing resulted in two legal actions, demonstrating the conflict concerning resolving an emergency that has caused an increase in the number of homeless people in the most populous state in the country. Attorney General Rob Bonta brought suit against Huntington Beach in the morning, alleging that the beachside city renowned for its surfing atmosphere and renowned pier has disregarded state laws mandating that it authorize additional affordable housing and construct more than 13,000 dwellings ov ..read more

Surfing has been an integral part of California’s beach culture for decades, and Huntington Beach is at the center of it all. Commonly known as Surf City USA, Huntington Beach is the birthplace and current nucleus of surfing in Southern California. This article delves into how the seaside destination evolved from a small town into one of the most iconic surfing locations in the world. A Brief History of Huntington Beach Huntington Beach was incorporated in 1909 and was named after its founder, Henry Huntington. The real-estate developer and railroad magnate was responsible for building the ico ..read more