Huntington Beach’s outspoken city attorney — who has spent years being a thorn in the side of Gov. Gavin Newsom — is taking a job in the Trump administration. Michael Gates will be Trump’s ...

Judge Nico Dourbetas ruled Monday that Huntington Beach's charter amendment doesn't violate state law. California leaders and ...

Huntington Beach City Attorney Michael Gates, who has butted heads with state officials on numerous issues over the past several years, announced Monday he will be joining the Trump administration ...

Huntington Beach City Attorney Michael Gates accused the state of violating "federal immigration laws" by not complying with federal authorities' plans for mass deportation. "In California in ...

The hearing was the first time lawyers were able to lay out their complete arguments on whether the city could require voters ...

Calling SB 54 unconstitutional, City Attorney Michael Gates argues it violates other federal laws. “The sanctuary state law forces city officials, including Huntington Beach police personnel ...

Huntington Beach’s three newly elected council members ... “I’ve waited four years for this day,” said city attorney Michael Gates, who took an extended moment during the meeting to ...

Huntington Beach City Attorney Michael Gates is also required under the measure to take legal action to "protect" and "defend" city officials performing their duties. That legal action includes ...