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.

Several injured after transformer explodes during Huntington Beach Oktoberfest
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Sunday's Oktoberfest celebration in Huntington Beach was cancelled after a series of explosions on Saturday night sent several people to the hospital with one person seriously injured.

Threat prompts temporary closure of Huntington Beach movie theater showing 'Joker' film

A Huntington Beach movie theater that was temporarily closed due to a threat associated with its screening of the new film 'Joker' has reopened Friday, but with heightened security.

Sewage spill shuts down Huntington Harbour

A 50,000-gallon sewage spill forced the closure of Huntington Harbour and may remain closed through the holiday weekend, officials said.

Missing Huntington Beach woman found alive
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A Huntington Beach woman who was reported missing four days ago during a camping trip with her husband in�Inyo County was found alive on Monday, authorities said.

Many sick during Huntington Beach landfill cleanup
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Headaches, stomach aches, rashes, and respiratory problems are just some of the issues some Huntington Beach residents say they're experiencing while cleanup takes place at the defunct ASCON landfill.

Experts concerned about rise in beached dolphins in SoCal
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Experts are trying to determine what is causing dolphins along the Southern California coastline to beach after several deceased dolphins washed ashore, officials said.