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.

Oil spill: Data shows ship crossed over oil pipeline that ruptured off coast of Huntington Beach

A massive cargo ship that was supposed to be at anchor was buffeted by high winds during a January storm and repeatedly crossed over an undersea oil pipeline that later ruptured off the coast of Huntington Beach, according to vessel monitoring data.

Huntington Beach oil spill: 1,200-foot ship dragged oil pipeline, Coast Guard says

The Coast Guard designated the MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, S.A. -- the operator of the vessel involved in an anchor-dragging incident that may have caused the oil spill in Huntington Beach -- and Dordellas Finance Corporation -- the owner of the vessel -- as parties in interest in the marine casualty event.

Bill Clinton released from hospital in Orange County

Bill Clinton has been released from a Southern California hospital where he spent five nights battling an infection.

'Mr. Irrelevant Week' founder, former Trojans WR Paul Salata dies at 94

Paul Salata, the former USC football player who founded the Mr. Irrelevant Award to honor the last selection of the NFL Draft, died Saturday in Newport Beach, one day shy of his 95th birthday.

Former President Bill Clinton likely to be released from hospital Sunday

Former President Bill Clinton is progressing well in his treatment for a non-COVID infection and will likely be released from UC Irvine Medical Center on Sunday, a spokesperson said.

Two suspects arrested for the 2019 murder of a man in Stanton

Detectives with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office arrested two suspects in connection with a murder that occurred in 2019.

Red flag warning in effect across Southland over weekend

With gusty Santa Ana winds combining with low relative humidity, the red flag warning will be in effect from 6 a.m. Friday to 8 p.m. Saturday, according to the NWS.

Aging equipment, spills test ties between oil, California

Miyoko Sakashita of the Center for Biological Diversity, which opposes offshore drilling, said the removal of the old pipelines should have been a signal that the one that failed also was at risk.