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Matt Szabo @mjszabo.bsky.social · 17h

Los Angeles vs. Toronto.... where have I seen this before?

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Matt Szabo @mjszabo.bsky.social · 9d

Five hospitalized after helicopter crashes next to Huntington Beach hotel

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Five hospitalized after helicopter crashes next to Huntington Beach hotel

Two people were pulled from the helicopter, and three people were injured on the street, police said. PCH was closed between Beach Boulevard and Huntington Street.

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Matt Szabo @mjszabo.bsky.social · 19d

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).

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Matt Szabo @mjszabo.bsky.social · 20d

Game 1. #GoDodgers
#HomeRunDerby

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Matt Szabo @mjszabo.bsky.social · 27d

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.

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Matt Szabo @mjszabo.bsky.social · 28d

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.

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Matt Szabo @mjszabo.bsky.social · Sep 19

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

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'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.

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Matt Szabo @mjszabo.bsky.social · Sep 17

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.”

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Matt Szabo @mjszabo.bsky.social · Sep 17

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.

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Matt Szabo @mjszabo.bsky.social · Sep 16

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!

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Matt Szabo @mjszabo.bsky.social · Sep 15

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.

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Matt Szabo @mjszabo.bsky.social · Sep 11

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

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Matt Szabo @mjszabo.bsky.social · Sep 6

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

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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.

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Matt Szabo @mjszabo.bsky.social · Sep 5

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…

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Matt Szabo @mjszabo.bsky.social · Sep 4

Huntington Beach to allow alcohol sales at sports complex

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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.

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Matt Szabo @mjszabo.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

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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.

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Matt Szabo @mjszabo.bsky.social · Sep 3

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.

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Matt Szabo @mjszabo.bsky.social · Sep 3

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.

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Matt Szabo @mjszabo.bsky.social · Sep 3

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.

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Matt Szabo @mjszabo.bsky.social · Aug 21

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.

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Matt Szabo @mjszabo.bsky.social · Aug 20

Yes, that’s her.

Matt Szabo @mjszabo.bsky.social · Aug 20

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.

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Matt Szabo @mjszabo.bsky.social · Aug 13

Huntington Beach Police Department readies Drone as First Responder program

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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.

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Matt Szabo @mjszabo.bsky.social · Aug 6

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.

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Matt Szabo @mjszabo.bsky.social · Aug 5

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.

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