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Huntington Beach is under fire after a state audit uncovers a controversial $5 million settlement with the Pacific Airshow — a deal that handed over exclusive hosting rights for 40 years. The city’s refusal to cooperate led to a court battle, where a judge ruled the state has authority to audit charter cities, forcing Huntington Beach to hand over all records. Despite calling the probe a “witch hunt,” the city’s legal efforts failed, and the audit continues — even after they voted to settle with the state in April.

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