Inside Look: Touring the OC oil spill area
Aboard one of the Coast Guard’s Fast Response Cutters, FOX 11’s Christina Gonzalez made her way along the San Pedro Channel to check out the oil platform Elly.
OC oil spill: Ship anchored near pipeline made unusual movements
A massive cargo ship made a series of unusual movements while anchored in the closest spot to a Southern California oil pipeline that ruptured and sent crude washing up on beaches, according to data collected by a marine navigation service.
Investigators board massive cargo ship docked in Oakland amid ongoing probe of ruptured pipeline
A U.S. official said that the Rotterdam Express has become a focus of the spill investigation. The official cautioned the ship is only one lead being pursued in the investigation, which is in the early stages.
OC oil spill: Over 2 dozen oiled birds recovered; wildlife greatly impacted
As of Wednesday, 13 oiled birds were recovered alive, two birds were found dead.
Huntington Beach oil spill: Beaches closed as crews attempt to clean up shoreline
More Orange County beaches are partially reopening as workers continue scooping up oil from the sand and water after a massive oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach.
Ship’s anchor may have caused massive California oil spill, investigators say
A ship’s anchor may have hooked, dragged and torn an underwater pipeline that spilled tens of thousands of gallons of crude oil into the ocean off the Orange County coast, according to federal investigators.
PHOTOS: Massive oil spill off California coast shows impact on wildlife, beachside communities
Photos show patches of oil coating the sand, signs warning people to stay off the beach and cleanup contractors in white outfits using skimmers and barriers to try to contain and clean the spill.
Birds, wetland wildlife bearing the brunt of California oil spill
Oiled seabirds are often among the earliest victims of a spill because gobs of crude washing up onto the sand and wetlands can clump their feathers together, leaving them chilled by the cold ocean water.
California Oil Spill: Newsom issues State of Emergency to provide federal assistance in response
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday declared a state of emergency in Orange County, directing state agencies "to undertake immediate and aggressive action to clean up and mitigate the effects" of the spill.
Class-action lawsuit filed in Huntington Beach oil spill
The first federal lawsuit linked to the 126,000 gallons of oil that spilled into the ocean off Huntington Beach is a proposed class-action suit that includes claims to recover damages for individuals and businesses damaged by the massive leak. The man who brought forward the lawsuit also alleges he has been, or will be, exposed to toxic oil contaminants.
Company suspected in Huntington Beach oil spill had dozens of violations
Beta Operating Co. suspected in one of California’s largest oil spills has been cited 72 times for safety and environmental violations that were severe enough that drilling had to be curtailed or stopped to fix the problem, regulatory records show.