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Judge OKs state audit of Pacific Airshow deal
Filed: Aug 04, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: A judge greenlit a state audit of Huntington Beach’s Pacific Airshow contract after prior legal setbacks.
WHO: A judge; Huntington Beach officials; state auditors; Surf City (Huntington Beach)
WHAT: Court approval for a state audit of Huntington Beach’s controversial Pacific Airshow deal
WHEN: Aug 04, 2026 at 5:39 PM ET
WHERE: Huntington Beach, CA
WHY: The judge ruled against Huntington Beach’s argument that its charter city status exempted it from state law, enabling the audit.
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