Matt Szabo covers the city of Huntington Beach and sports for the Daily Pilot. A Southern California native and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo graduate, he has been working for L.A. Times Community News since 2006 and still loves talking to people about their hopes and dreams.
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied an en banc hearing Monday, dealing a blow to Huntington Beach’s fight against housing mandates.
The Republican podcaster and former Fox News host held a rally Tuesday, a day after announcing he would run for governor in 2026.
The signs posted by a political action committee started by Huntington Beach City Councilman Chad Williams, urge a “No” vote on two library initiatives that are the focus of a June special election.
The Vikings’ Trevor Nguyen and David Tran are the top doubles seeds at the prestigious tournament, which begins Thursday.
Shawn Kortes, known for his philanthropic work in the community, started dialysis this year and is searching for a kidney donor.
The City Council approved the additional funds Tuesday night, with Councilman Don Kennedy casting a rare dissenting vote.
Pacifica Christian point guard EJ Spillman, who helped the Tritons win a share of their third straight league title and advance to the CIF championship game, leads the Dream Team as the 2024-25 Player of the Year.
Huntington Beach was passed over for San Clemente to host the surfing competition, while Long Beach will host beach volleyball.
Edison High School graduate Matthew Hunein recently opened Crzookie, developing the business plan through his involvement in the school’s Center for International Business and Communications Study program.
More than 200 shell strands were given out Sunday, with the goal of restoring native Olympia oysters.