US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach canceled due to coronavirus

The 2020 Vans US Open of Surfing was canceled over health concerns caused by the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Monday.

Police: Protest in Huntington Beach declared an unlawful assembly

A demonstration with more than 500 people at the base of the Huntington Beach Pier on Sunday has been declared an unlawful assembly, according to a police official.   

Dozens flock to Huntington Beach as OC businesses reopen

After Governor Newsom approved Orange County's request to reopen businesses, dozens of people flocked to Huntington Beach to patronize businesses and restaurants.

Crowd fails to social distance while protesting in Huntington Beach over pandemic restrictions

A large crowd that failed to display social distancing gathered in Huntington Beach Friday afternoon in opposition to multiple restrictions that have been implemented by Gov. Gavin Newsom. 

Huntington Beach, Dana Point to challenge Newsom's Orange County beach closure order

Orange County beaches will remain closed. Judge Nathan Scott declined to issue a temporary restraining order to halt Gov. Newsom's order to shut down OC beaches only.

Tips for helping small businesses stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic

Many small businesses are trying to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, some forced to lay off workers, shutter their doors, with no luck getting federal assistance. But financial experts say there are some ways to keep the cash coming in even if you’re not getting a lifeline from the government. 

2 deaths, 72 confirmed COVID-19 cases at Huntington Beach nursing home

Two residents died of coronavirus complications and 72 other residents and staff members tested COVID-19 positive at a nursing home in Huntington Beach, officials said.  

Costa Mesa man faces kidnapping charge after holding FOX 11 photographer at knifepoint

An Orange County man is facing a kidnapping charge after threatening a FOX 11 News photographer with a knife Friday night. The FOX 11 photographer and reporter were covering the end of a demonstration in Huntington Beach when 36-year old Christien Petersen approached them and demanded they delete any video he might be in.

More than 100 protesters call for relaxing quarantine orders in Huntington Beach

More than 100 demonstrators gathered in downtown Huntington Beach Friday to protest California's stay-at-home order issued to combat the spread of COVID-19.

All parking along PCH in Huntington Beach to close to help slow coronavirus spread

A small business owner is fed up over the lockdown and is calling on Southern California residents to join their planned protest the day all metered parking along the Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach and all beaches within Huntington Harbor will close.

Wrestling coach arrested for having sexual relationship with student

On Friday, police arrested a Marina High School walk-on wrestling coach for unlawful sexual acts with a minor, the Huntington Beach Police Department said.

False report of tsunami approaching Huntington Beach triggers sirens, alert

Some Huntington Beach residents got a rude awakening Friday when the city's emergency alert sirens were activated around 4 a.m., raising fears of a tsunami or other emergency situation. But turns out it was a false report.

Health official extends beach water use advisory for LA County

The Los Angeles County health officer Sunday extended a beach water use advisory cautioning people to avoid swimming in ocean water around discharging storm drains, as well as creeks and rivers, until 5 a.m. Wednesday morning.

8 Western gulls found dead in Huntington Beach, 4 others fighting for survival

Eight Western gulls were found dead on Huntington State Beach and four others continue to fight for survival after they were possibly poisoned, wildlife officials said. 

Restaurant owner hailed as hero after explosions at Oktoberfest in Huntington Beach

A restaurant owner is being hailed a hero for his quick thinking that likely saved lives when an underground electrical vault exploded during Octoberfest on Saturday in Huntington Beach.