Coast Guard: Offshore OC oil pipeline may have been damaged a year ago

The ruptured underwater pipeline off the coast of Huntington Beach that leaked thousands of gallons of oil into the ocean may have been damaged several months to a year ago, the Coast Guard's lead investigator said.

Rescuing wildlife from the California oil spill
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Wildlife technicians are working detailed rescue efforts of animals impacted by the Huntington Beach oil spill.

California oil spill: Mystery lingers around cause of pipeline leak

Key questions remain: Could the line have been hit days before the leak started? What ship is responsible? And if a ship anchor is not the culprit, what else could it be?

Lawsuit filed in Orange County oil spill
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Laguna Beach waterfront property owners have filed a lawsuit against the company that owns the oil rig and underwater pipeline at the center of a massive leak off the coast of Huntington Beach, seeking damages for loss of enjoyment, potential lowered property values and diminished rental income.

California oil spill: 4,000-foot section of pipeline split, dragged out of place by up to 105 feet

Officials coordinating the response to the Orange County oil spill say divers have confirmed that a 4,000-foot section of a 17.7-mile pipeline was moved out of place -- by as much as 105 feet -- and a 13-inch "split" in the line was detected.

OC leaders call for ban on offshore drilling following massive oil spill

Several political leaders in Orange County are calling for a ban on offshore drilling following a massive oil spill in Huntington Beach.  

Orange County oil spill: Laguna Beach property owners filing lawsuit

Laguna Beach waterfront property owners have filed a lawsuit against the company that owns the oil rig and underwater pipeline at the center of a massive leak off the coast of Huntington Beach, seeking damages for loss of enjoyment, potential lowered property values and diminished rental income.

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.

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.

Will OC oil spill impact gas prices?
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The recent Huntington Beach oil spill has drivers wondering if the gas prices will go up?

OC oil spill remains under investigation
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Authorities are continuing their search for answers on what caused the massive Huntington Beach oil spill.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Linda and Loretta Sanchez

The pair of powerful Southern California Latina sisters, Loretta and Linda Sanchez, give all the credit to their Mexican immigrant parents.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Linda and Loretta Sanchez
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The pair of powerful Southern California Latina sisters, Loretta and Linda Sanchez, give all the credit to their Mexican immigrant parents.

Special Report: OC DA Todd Spitzer
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Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer discusses his push to hold those responsible for the massive Huntington Beach oil spill accountable.

OC Oil Spill: Gov. Newsom discusses state's response to massive leak
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Governor Gavin Newsom is saying no more, when it comes to putting California's shoreline at risk. This comes in the wake of Orange County crews work around the clock to clean the mess left by the massive oil leak.