Enormous Huntington Beach Oil Spill Closes Dana Point Harbor Indefinitely
Boats will not be allowed to enter or exit the harbor.
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Boats will not be allowed to enter or exit the harbor.
The spill, which was first detected Saturday, happened in federal waters at the offshore Elly Platform, about nine miles off the coast. It belongs to Amplify Energy Corporation. The rig was built in 1980 and processes crude oil from two other platforms.
DJ Peter Moses Gutierrez Jr. claims that he is losing and will continue to lose a substantial amount of his business due to the beach closure and other consequences of the spill. He also claims he has been, or will be, exposed to toxic oil contaminants.
Officials reported that anyone exposed to the oil could potentially have contaminants absorbed through their skin.
A massive oil spill believed to have originated from a pipeline leak made its way to Huntington Beach Sunday -- claiming the lives of fish, birds and other ocean wildlife -- spurring a coastline closure, and prompting the cancelation of the third day of the Pacific Airshow.
One of the birds, a brown pelican, had "chronic injuries" and was euthanized. Teams at the Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center were working to treat and rehabilitate the other three birds.
Images show at least two booms have been placed in Talbert Marsh, but the oil plume had already gone beyond the first boom and was approaching the second.
A 126,000-gallon oil spill believed to have originated from a pipeline leak made its way to Huntington Beach Sunday -- claiming the lives of fish, birds and other ocean wildlife -- and spurring a coastline closure.
A 126,000-oil spill, One of the largest in recent Southern California history, likely originated from a pipeline leak and made its way to Huntington Beach area Sunday and Monday, claiming the lives of fish, birds and other ocean wildlife.
People have been advised to avoid eating fish and shellfish caught between Huntington Beach and Dana Point.
Hundreds of thousands of gallons of oil that leaked Sunday are impacting the ecosystem of the Orange County coast, killing wildlife, and hurting wetlands.
Officials are working through the night to determine the impact to the environment, but are urging residents in the area to stay out of the water, not to swim or surf, as they evaluate the situation.
Parachuters lit up the Huntington Beach night sky as Sammy Hagar performed in front of thousands at a special concert to kick off the weekend at the Pacific Airshow after a 1-year hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach was wrapping up, but it was a chaotic day Saturday when Garcia, who police say did not comply with commands, was shot and killed.
Mark Phillip Oster, 61, of Huntington Beach, was named in a four-count indictment filed Wednesday. According to the FBI, Oster has been in federal custody since July 30, and since then, evidence has been uncovered indicating he engaged in illegal conduct with minors.
At a Huntington Beach park Tuesday evening, authorities held a town hall event to update the public with the details from a Saturday shooting that claimed the life of a home inspector and wounded two other people.
Authorities said the home inspector killed was caught in the middle of a family dispute, between a brother and sister, over a home that belonged to their now deceased father.
A real estate professional was killed and three other adults were wounded Saturday morning in a shooting at a Huntington Beach home.
Southern California joined other regions nationwide promoting police-community partnerships on Tuesday.
A Huntington Beach man was arrested Thursday in connection to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
She is believed to be the first Black councilmember in Huntington Beach history.
A Hemet elementary school teacher was killed and her husband was seriously injured in a Sunday night hit-and-run crash in Huntington Beach. A suspect has been arrested.
Investigators with the Huntington Beach Police Department arrested a suspect believed to be responsible for a series residential burglaries.
A Montclair man was arrested Wednesday in connection with vandalism that happened during the so-called "Adrian's Kickback" beach party that turned into chaos in Huntington Beach in May.
The $5,000 reward is being offered by the Animal Legal Defense Fund for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the drone crash.
Adams had eight catches for 195 yards and two touchdowns as the Rams cruised past New York after Jaxson Dart's early exit due to a knee injury on Monday night.
A second storm-battered oceanfront home in Capistrano Beach has been torn down, while eight houses in the private development on Beach Road are red-tagged and seven remain yellow-tagged.
Hundreds of cats were seized from two units linked to a Southern California nonprofit rescue in an animal-hoarding case.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials on Monday reported that the county has recorded 100 West Nile virus cases this year, marking the highest number in nearly a decade.
The Los Angeles Clippers hired John S. Gibson as interim CEO and governor on Monday, taking over the roles previously held by team owner Steve Ballmer, who is serving a one-year ban by the NBA.
Adams had eight catches for 195 yards and two touchdowns as the Rams cruised past New York after Jaxson Dart's early exit due to a knee injury on Monday night.
A second storm-battered oceanfront home in Capistrano Beach has been torn down, while eight houses in the private development on Beach Road are red-tagged and seven remain yellow-tagged.
Hundreds of cats were seized from two units linked to a Southern California nonprofit rescue in an animal-hoarding case.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials on Monday reported that the county has recorded 100 West Nile virus cases this year, marking the highest number in nearly a decade.
The Los Angeles Clippers hired John S. Gibson as interim CEO and governor on Monday, taking over the roles previously held by team owner Steve Ballmer, who is serving a one-year ban by the NBA.
A second storm-battered oceanfront home in Capistrano Beach has been torn down, while eight houses in the private development on Beach Road are red-tagged and seven remain yellow-tagged.
Hundreds of cats were seized from two units linked to a Southern California nonprofit rescue in an animal-hoarding case.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials on Monday reported that the county has recorded 100 West Nile virus cases this year, marking the highest number in nearly a decade.
The Los Angeles Clippers hired John S. Gibson as interim CEO and governor on Monday, taking over the roles previously held by team owner Steve Ballmer, who is serving a one-year ban by the NBA.
According to police, the title to a 76-year-old Riverside resident's approximately $1 million home was fraudulently transferred to an unrelated person and was allegedly being sold without the homeowner's knowledge or permission.
A second storm-battered oceanfront home in Capistrano Beach has been torn down, while eight houses in the private development on Beach Road are red-tagged and seven remain yellow-tagged.
Newport Beach's eroding shoreline is getting some help as city and county authorities approved the expedited transfer of sand from the Santa Ana River outlet in West Newport.
Uber was ordered to pay $40 million to the family of a woman killed on an Orange County freeway after a rideshare driver left her on the side of the road.
Orange County declared a state of emergency after powerful waves pummeled its beaches, causing severe coastal erosion and damage to its seaside communities.
Orange County vector control officials are sounding the alarm on what they say is an unprecedented mosquito season.
Hundreds of cats were seized from two units linked to a Southern California nonprofit rescue in an animal-hoarding case.
An Etiwanda family said their 12-year-old daughter was beaten and choked while another student hurled antisemitic slurs, according to their complaint to the Department of Education.
A train car was burglarized and set on fire in Riverside during the latest in a string of heists in the Inland Empire.
Five people were hospitalized and three dogs died after a fire in a Riverside apartment building.
Melody Valdez, 21 of Temecula, was arrested on suspicion of homicide, among other charges.
C.C. Yin's family has donated nearly $3 million to state-level California political causes and an additional $1,455,027 to federal campaigns.
Paramount's agreement with 12 state attorneys general paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
The lawyer for the man identified him as a 28-year-old Venezuelan national, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez. Officials said he was shot at least once in the torso and was in serious but stable condition.
In 2019, Bunch became both the first historian and the first African American to serve as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. As he prepares to retire, he talks about the museums' mission to protect history, and give America a full picture of itself.
California placed new restrictions on data centers, giving local communities more control over the electricity, land and water usage by the facilities.
C.C. Yin's family has donated nearly $3 million to state-level California political causes and an additional $1,455,027 to federal campaigns.
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
President Trump said that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex," equipped with snipers and drone storage.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Friday that would have allowed each state agency to make its own telework policy.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials on Monday reported that the county has recorded 100 West Nile virus cases this year, marking the highest number in nearly a decade.
The CDPH said an unvaccinated passenger who later was hospitalized with measles traveled around the country by train and bus, eventually moving through at least six California counties before heading to Denver, Colorado.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
California placed new restrictions on data centers, giving local communities more control over the electricity, land and water usage by the facilities.
About 43,000 people are expected to attend the annual AI and enterprise tech conference hosted by Salesforce which comes amid calls for a slowdown in AI developments.
Pest control company Terminix has agreed to pay $3.15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by 29 California counties alleging the company unlawfully disposed of pesticides and violated customer privacy laws.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
Adams had eight catches for 195 yards and two touchdowns as the Rams cruised past New York after Jaxson Dart's early exit due to a knee injury on Monday night.
The Los Angeles Clippers hired John S. Gibson as interim CEO and governor on Monday, taking over the roles previously held by team owner Steve Ballmer, who is serving a one-year ban by the NBA.
Versatile forward Nicolas Batum is retiring following an 18-year NBA career and a long stint with the French national team.
Lisa Leslie became the 16th person honored with a statue in Star Plaza in a ceremony that featured Magic Johnson, Candace Parker and Michael Cooper and others.
Kiké Hernández had a go-ahead RBI double in the seventh inning, Emmet Sheehan did not give up a run in 5 1/3 innings, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 to complete a three-game sweep.
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
California established Sept. 25, 9-2-5, as Dolly Parton Day in honor of the beloved artist and as a nod to her 1980 iconic song "9 To 5".
California's film industry rejoiced on Saturday as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will create a post-production tax credit and hopefully keep the work in Hollywood.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials on Monday reported that the county has recorded 100 West Nile virus cases this year, marking the highest number in nearly a decade.
Paramount's agreement with 12 state attorneys general paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Jeff Nguyen reports.
The LA Rams have named Fernando Pullum, founder and teacher of the Fernando Pullum Community Arts Center in Leimert Park, their second "pLAmaker" of 2026. The center offers free performing arts education to more than 1,200 students annually. For more information, go to https://www.pullumcenter.org/
Construction crews are using whatever means they can to shore up crumbling seawalls and damaged decks at the adjoining properties.
Upland police rescued hundreds of cats in an animal-hoarding case tied to a Southern California nonprofit. Rina Nakano reports.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
