Huntington Beach oil spill cleanup improves, fisheries to stay closed longer

Five weeks after a ruptured underwater pipeline spilled crude in the waters off Huntington Beach, cleanup crews have cleared about a third of the shoreline and the amount of oily waste collected is tapering, an official said Friday.

South Coast AQMD passes new rules to reduce refinery pollution

The South Coast Air Quality Management District's governing board Friday voted to approve new rules that aim to reduce air pollution from refineries and related facilities by almost eight tons per day.

Orange mass shooting: Suspect too incapacitated to assist in trial; case put on hold

An Orange County Superior Court judge ruled that the defendant is too incapacitated by a gunshot wound to the head to assist in his criminal proceedings, so his case has been placed on hold indefinitely.

California man charged with assaulting flight attendant on American Airlines plane bound for SoCal

A 20-year-old California man accused of assaulting a flight attendant on a cross-country American Airlines flight allegedly punched the woman in the face after being told he could not use the bathroom, leaving her bleeding around her nose and giving her a concussion, according to a court document.

After California oil spill, environmentalists plan to sue US

A month after a Southern California offshore oil spill, environmental advocates said Tuesday that they plan to sue the federal government over the failure to review and update plans for platforms off the coast.

Suspected unruly passenger charged with attacking flight attendant on flight from NYC to OC

Brian Hsu, 20, was arrested Monday on federal charges of attacking a flight attendant during a trip from New York bound for Orange County that had to be diverted to Denver.

Chefmaker: Orange County making big impact for aspiring chefs

Aspiring chefs in Orange County are getting free hands-on experience with restauranteurs, thanks to a program being offered by the Latino Restaurant Association.  

Pursuit of assault suspect in Seal Beach ends in crash, police shooting

A man accused of assault was in police custody Friday following a high-speed pursuit, crash and police shooting in Orange County overnight, officials said. 

Huntington Beach oil spill victims can apply to federal disaster loans

The federal government will offer disaster loans to businesses harmed by an oil spill that shut down Southern California shorelines earlier this month. The deadline to apply for the loans is July 27, 2022.

American Airlines bans passenger who assaulted flight attendant over mask rule, witnesses say

American Airlines is banning one of its passengers who allegedly assaulted a flight attendant on a flight bound for John Wayne Airport in Orange County over a mask requirement.

LIST: Spooky and fun Halloween events happening around SoCal

The haunting season is in full swing, with dozens of spooky, scary and family-friendly events in Southern California. From haunted houses and hayrides to zombie paintball, thrilling coasters and pumpkin patches, there is something fun for everyone.

20-year veteran of Newport Beach Police Department dies

A sergeant who has worked with the Newport Beach Police Department for more than 20 years died on Monday, the department confirmed.

SoCal's first major rainstorm delivers soggy driving conditions, some ponding

According to the National Weather Service, a storm approaching from the northwest is expected to drop a half-inch to nearly 2 inches of rain in Los Angeles County Monday. The heaviest rain is expected around noon.

City of Garden Grove pays $500K to stroke victim arrested for DUI

The city of Garden Grove will pay $500,000 to settle a lawsuit by a woman arrested for driving under the influence when she was actually having a stroke.