Matt Szabo

The Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach this weekend will not include U.S. military planes due to the government shutdown, air show director Kevin Elliott just announced in an email.

This year's performers include the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and Royal Air Force Falcons (UK).

Game 1. #GoDodgers
#HomeRunDerby

The Huntington Beach City Council unanimously votes 6-0-1 (Van Der Mark absent) to form an ad hoc committee to explore the creation of a mural, statue or plaque commemorating Charlie Kirk in the city.

The Huntington Beach City Council has called a special meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) at 4 p.m., to discuss the possibility of creating a mural in town for the late Charlie Kirk.

'I am Kolby': Aipa inducted into Surfers' Hall of Fame in Huntington Beach Kolby Aipa, who died at the age of 20 in August following an e-bike accident, is the grandson of renowned Hawaiian shaper Ben Aipa. A paddle-out ceremony is planned for Saturday morning.

'I am Kolby': Aipa inducted into Surfers' Hall of Fame in Huntington Beach

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Huntington Beach City Councilwoman Gracey Van Der Mark says “shame on you” to those who she said lied about Butch Twining’s involvement with last Wednesday’s gathering at Pier Plaza.

“If anything happens to any of us up on this dais, our blood is on your hands.”

Huntington Beach City Councilman Butch Twining says he left last Wednesday’s gathering for Charlie Kirk when White supremacists “hijacked” it (his word). Started chanting “White Man Fight Back.”

“I reject the presence of hate groups loudly and unequivocally.” - Twining.

I’m looking to talk to people who were either at the Charlie Kirk vigil in Huntington Beach on Sunday night. Or, if you have thoughts about that or an earlier gathering at the pier that apparently drew White supremacists. This is for a Daily Pilot story. Feel free to comment or reach out. Thanks!

Taryn Palumbo has announced that she is running for Huntington Beach City Council in 2026.

Palumbo is currently the executive director of nonprofit OC Grantmakers and was formerly on the HB Community and Library Services Commission.

Four spots will be up for grabs in 2026.

Huntington Beach and Mayor Pat Burns have issued a statement condemning the death of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk yesterday.
See attached.

Huntington Beach must follow state's Freedom to Read Act, O.C. judge rules Orange County Superior Court Judge Lindsay Martinez ruled Friday morning that Huntington Beach cannot prohibit minors from accessing books at the city's public library.

Huntington Beach must follow state’s Freedom to Read Act, O.C. judge rules

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A win for the ACLU et. al today in OC Superior Court, in its lawsuit against the city of Huntington Beach regarding library censorship.

More to come…

Huntington Beach to allow alcohol sales at sports complex The Huntington Beach City Council voted 5-2 on Tuesday night to allow alcohol sales at the sports complex, despite dozens of residents who came to voice their opposition.

Huntington Beach to allow alcohol sales at sports complex

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Huntington Beach locks in Pacific Airshow for 10 years with options for 25 The City Council approved the agreement, which doesn't require the air show operator to pay permitting costs and other fees, by a 6-1 vote on Tuesday night.

Huntington Beach locks in Pacific Airshow for 10 years with options for 25

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Williams had appealed the Planning Commission’s decision to approve the CUP’s about a month ago.

He argued that the sports complex was always meant to be a youth sports facility and alcohol shouldn’t have a place.

The Huntington Beach City Council votes 5-2 to grant a pair of Conditional Use Permits that would allow the sale of alcohol at the Huntington Beach Sports Complex.

Chad Williams and Andrew Gruel voted no.

Dozens of residents also commented that they thought it was a bad idea.

The Huntington Beach City Council votes 6-1 to enter into a contract of up to 25 years with the Pacific Airshow, and to certify an Environmental Impact Report related to the show.

Councilman Chad Williams, citing lack of reliable financial data, votes no.

City of Hope Orange County today unveiled the Wetterau Family Spiritual Care Center at its soon-to-open cancer hospital in Irvine.

The center uses immersive technology to transform into 7 sacred spaces, both religious and nature based, including the pictured Huntington Beach Pier.

Yes, that’s her.

Jason Schmitt, second from left, has been sworn in as the new Huntington Beach City Treasurer tonight.

Schmitt has a law degree from Harvard and is a former Fortune 500 executive and CEO.

He quoted former President Ronald Reagan during a short speech tonight.

Huntington Beach Police Department readies Drone as First Responder program The drones, which will launch from remote docks in three locations citywide, can arrive at the scene in less than two minutes.

Huntington Beach Police Department readies Drone as First Responder program

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The Huntington Beach Planning Commission votes 4-3 to approve Conditional Use Permits for the sales, service and consumption of beer and wine at a pair of outdoor dining areas at Huntington Beach Sports Complex.

“No” voters, some residents say alcohol, youth sports don’t mix.

Update on Kolby Aipa of Huntington Beach: the family announced that he died today after his e-bike accident over the weekend.

Kolby was 20 years old.

Levi Slawson, Sawyer Lindblad top competition at U.S. Open of Surfing The Southern California natives, Levi Slawson from Encinitas and Sawyer Lindblad from San Clemente, took home the trophies Sunday on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier.

Levi Slawson, Sawyer Lindblad top competition at U.S. Open of Surfing

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Chris Kluwe, fired as football coach, sues Huntington Beach Union High School District District officials said Chris Kluwe was fired as Edison High freshman football coach in February after a social media post he made on Bluesky that was considered incendiary.

Chris Kluwe, fired as football coach, sues Huntington Beach Union High School District

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Kanoa Igarashi, ranked No. 3 in the world, happy to be back home for U.S. Open of Surfing Huntington Beach's Kanoa Igarashi, in contention for a world championship, will be back entertaining the home fans next week at the U.S. Open of Surfing.

Kanoa Igarashi, ranked No. 3 in the world, happy to be back home for U.S. Open of Surfing

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FPPC dismisses Huntington Beach's complaints about local PAC, Ocean View School District The state Fair Political Practices Commission has declined to proceed with charges levied prior to the city's special library election in June.

FPPC dismisses Huntington Beach’s complaints about local PAC, Ocean View School District

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I interviewed 102-year-old Lois Rufus of Fountain Valley today, asking her for her secrets to a long life.
She didn't skip a beat.
"Keep breathing in and out," she said. "Once you stop breathing, it's over."

There are only 9 people signed up to speak at tonight’s Huntington Beach City Council meeting.

Mayor Pat Burns gives everyone the full 3 minutes. Some members of the crowd applaud.

“Don’t make me regret it,” Burns says.

Any Republic users in Huntington Beach or Fountain Valley willing to chat with me for a story on the resumption of trash services? Please lmk or DM me.