Huntington Beach, ACLU and public libraries

Huntington Beach leaders respond to ACLU library lawsuit, set special election
A special election will be held June 10, when Huntington Beach voters will decide the fate of two library initiatives.
Huntington Beach leaders announce plan to fight ACLU lawsuit against library system
The argument continues about whether Huntington Beach city leaders are censoring material that contains sexual content by removing it from the children's section of the library. "We are in a bit of uncharted territory given that no other library in the state of California or anywhere in this country has taken meaningful action to protect children from explicit material,
Huntington Beach residents will vote on book censorship, library control in June
One would repeal a controversial parent-guardian review board with the power to determine which children’s books are appropriate for the city’s public libraries. The other would ban privatization of Huntington Beach’s libraries in what could be the biggest test yet of the city's MAGA agenda.
Huntington Beach announces plan to fight lawsuit against divisive library policy
Huntington Beach city officials announced their plans to fight the ACLU lawsuit accusing their library system of censorship. Michele Gile reports.
Huntington Beach being sued for public library ‘censorship' policies
Huntington Beach is facing a lawsuit over its policies that restrict certain books to minors at city-run public libraries.
This is how Huntington Beach is using its library to spell 'MAGA'
A controversial plaque will be placed at the city’s Central Library. Look closely and you will see it spells out "M-A-G-A."
Huntington Beach will hold June 10 special election over two library initiatives
The election will be test for how popular some of the most divisive policies from the City Council in the last few years are.
Beach closed after great white shark spotted off coast of Huntington Beach
A stretch of beach in Huntington Beach was closed on Wednesday due to a shark sighting. City officials said that the ...
Jumping shark sighting prompts beach closure in Huntington Beach
A shark spotted jumping out of the water early Wednesday, March 5, in Huntington Beach has shut down a stretch of ocean until ...
Tony Strickland claims victory in state Senate race, will resign from Huntington Beach City Council
The Republican maintains a big lead in the special election, with the results to be certified later this week.
In Huntington Beach, Politics on a Plaque
MAGA references on a library plaque have divided the Southern California surf town and thrust it into the national spotlight.
Huntington Beach appoints new city manager after more than a year of interim execs
After over a year without a permanent top city official, the City Council appointed Travis Hopkins to the role.
Huntington Beach OK's immersive light show despite concerns from some
The View addressed the MAGA backlash over Tom Hanks’ appearance on SNL50: The Anniversary Special on Sunday, when the actor ...