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.

PHOTOS: Massive oil spill off California coast shows impact on wildlife, beachside communities

Photos show patches of oil coating the sand, signs warning people to stay off the beach and cleanup contractors in white outfits using skimmers and barriers to try to contain and clean the spill.

Birds, wetland wildlife bearing the brunt of California oil spill

Oiled seabirds are often among the earliest victims of a spill because gobs of crude washing up onto the sand and wetlands can clump their feathers together, leaving them chilled by the cold ocean water.

California Oil Spill: Newsom issues State of Emergency to provide federal assistance in response

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday declared a state of emergency in Orange County, directing state agencies "to undertake immediate and aggressive action to clean up and mitigate the effects" of the spill.

Class-action lawsuit filed in Huntington Beach oil spill

The first federal lawsuit linked to the 126,000 gallons of oil that spilled into the ocean off Huntington Beach is a proposed class-action suit that includes claims to recover damages for individuals and businesses damaged by the massive leak. The man who brought forward the lawsuit also alleges he has been, or will be, exposed to toxic oil contaminants.

Company suspected in Huntington Beach oil spill had dozens of violations

Beta Operating Co. suspected in one of California’s largest oil spills has been cited 72 times for safety and environmental violations that were severe enough that drilling had to be curtailed or stopped to fix the problem, regulatory records show.

Oil company says pipeline shut down after Huntington Beach leak

Crude is no longer leaking from a Huntington Beach pipeline believed to be the source of a massive oil spill that closed miles of popular beaches on Sunday, according to the head of the company that owns the facility.

U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds fly over Huntington Beach for Pacific Airshow

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will be returning to Southern California Oct. 1 through 3, flying over the ocean in Huntington Beach during the 2021 Pacific Airshow.

4 indicted in alleged scheme to launder Target gift cards

The suspects obtained more than 5,000 fraudulently purchased Target gift cards, then distributed them to "runners" who used the cards at stores primarily in Los Angeles and Orange counties to purchase electronics and other items.