"California Surf Town's Political Shift: From Embracing Trump to Passing Controversial Measures"

Early election results in Huntington Beach, California suggest approval of ballot measures to require voter ID in local elections and amend the city charter to prohibit flying Pride flags on city property, despite warnings from the state attorney general. The city has a history of defying state laws and promoting a conservative agenda, including resisting affordable housing development rules and attempting to replace Black history month and Pride month with alternative holidays. Critics argue that the measures are costly and bigoted, and the ban on Pride flags could also impact the display of other flags, such as the Blue Lives Matter flag in the police department.