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A view of a general admission entrance during the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach on Oct. 4, 2025. Credit: ERIKA TAYLOR, Voice of OC " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/voiceofoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PacificAirshow_HB_2025_Taylor-5.jpg?fit=771%2C434&ssl=1" /> It’s yet another court loss for Surf City, who've faced a series of lawsuits where they unsuccessfully argued their charter city status protected them from state law. Voice of OC is Orange County's nonprofit newsroom. We rely on donations from people like you to sustain our news agency. Please make a contribution today: https://voiceofoc.org/donate

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