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Newport Beach City Council Moves Toward Revamping Short-Term Rental Rules Amid Community Concerns

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Newport Beach, California, is moving forward with updates to its short-term rental regulations following a recent city council vote that aligns with recommendations from the California Coastal Commission. These proposed changes aim to modify existing rules that govern short-term rentals nestled within two specific coastal mixed-use zones. In response to public concern and input, the Coastal Commission highlighted the importance of these adjustments during its review in May. The commission supports allowing a limited number of short-term rental properties in mixed-use areas, including the Mariners’ Mile corridor and upper Balboa Peninsula—zones identified in a 2003 … Read more

Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Trial Pushed to 2026 as Key Hearings Continue

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In Hauppauge, New York, the legal proceedings against suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann are moving slowly, with his attorney projecting that the trial may not commence until 2026 at the earliest. Defense attorney Michael Brown indicated that numerous procedural steps must occur before the trial can get underway. The ongoing Frye hearing—a critical review of the admissibility of expert testimony—focused on questioning Nathaniel Adams, a systems engineer from Bioinformatic Services. Adams was presented by the defense to provide expertise related to software analysis. The hearing resumed today as both the prosecution and defense … Read more

DOJ Declares California’s Sanctuary Law Unconstitutional in Huntington Beach Showdown

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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — The U.S. Department of Justice has declared California’s sanctuary law unconstitutional, declaring support for a local lawsuit seeking to overturn the state measure that restricts law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration officials. The announcement was made by the department on Tuesday, as it files a statement of interest in the ongoing legal battle initiated by Huntington Beach. In a news release, Attorney General Pamela Bondi emphasized that California’s law creates significant challenges for local jurisdictions wishing to engage in immigration enforcement. She cited recent incidents of violence in Los Angeles to … Read more

Panama City Beach Officials Demand Change After Spring Break Shootings Spark Safety Concerns

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Panama City Beach, Fla. — As the Spring Break season wraps up, local law enforcement and officials call for a comprehensive review and overhaul of safety measures following multiple violent incidents. Panama City Beach Police Chief J.R. Talamantez and Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford have echoed the community’s call for action after a series of troubling events, including shootings, during the typically festive period. According to Sheriff Ford, the recent weeks have been strenuous for both law enforcement and local residents, highlighting an urgent need for change. The overwhelming sentiment is that the community can … Read more