The fire agency settles with former spokeswoman Colleen Windsor, whose lawsuit alleged that male colleagues systematically harassed and undermined her.
A judge denied a request from parents and others for a preliminary injunction that would have blocked the district's policy prohibiting teaching critical race theory.
Since their 2022 election, a conservative majority on the Huntington Beach City Council has pursued Pride flag bans, book bans and voter ID requirements. Some residents wonder what all that has to do with running a city.