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Updated October 9, 2026
HUNTINGTON BEACH
Council to hold October 6 hearing on downtown business assessment for fiscal 2026-27
The annual Downtown Business Improvement District review covers a $1,044,500 budget; Resolution No. 2026-26 would declare the city intention to continue the assessment.
By Jordan Pruitt · October 6, 2026
HUNTINGTON BEACH
Planning commission upholds approval of two Pecan Avenue ADUs
Commissioners denied Council Member Pat Burns' appeal of the zoning administrator's coastal development permit, citing state law limits.
By Jules Ferreira · September 9, 2026
HUNTINGTON BEACH
Ten-year forecast warns of deepening deficits, pension strain
City finance staff project expenditures outpacing revenues over the decade, driven by CalPERS costs and personnel growth, and list revenue options.
By Casey Lindgren · September 3, 2026
HUNTINGTON BEACH
Council approves $9.8 million police raises in 4-3 vote
The contract gives rank-and-file officers a 17 percent raise through June 2029, as a finance forecast warns the deal deepens a structural deficit.
By Jordan Pruitt · September 2, 2026