A judge heard arguments Friday over whether she should suspend some of Huntington Beach's authority, which could prevent the city from issuing building permits and making zoning changes.
A Superior Court judge ruled the state’s lawsuit against Huntington Beach, accusing it of violating housing laws, will be halted until a related federal case is decided.
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