Despite uptick in infections, Huntington Beach bans COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates

The Huntington Beach City Council voted Tuesday night to ban implementing COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirements in the city. The ban applies to city personnel and not to private businesses in the city. As a new wave of COVID-19 infections hits the region, the Huntington Beach City Council voted Tuesday night to ban the implementation of COVID vaccine and mask requirements in the city. The City Council approved the motion, which was introduced by Mayor Pro Tem Gracey Van Der Mark, in a 4-3 vote during a Tuesday meeting. The...