"Conservative Measures Pass in California's Surf City USA"

Huntington Beach, a historically conservative city in Southern California, is set to pass two controversial ballot measures that ban Pride flags from flying on municipal property and require voter identification for local elections, despite warnings of legal action from the state's liberal leaders. The city's far-right council majority has pushed for these measures, reflecting a growing list of MAGA priorities. While the council's culture-war priorities have gained support, a measure giving the mayor unilateral power to cancel council meetings appeared on track to fail. The divisive campaign has deeply divided the community, with opponents vowing to continue their efforts ahead of the November election.