Massive yellowtail caught close to shore generates buzz on the water
Anglers are reeling with joy as massive yellowtails showed up just a few miles off the Orange County coast recently, a rare sight close to shore. Captain Steve Locken, of RockenReel Sportfishing, said large groups of 40-pound yellowtail were seen last Monday and Tuesday three miles in front of the Dana Point Harbor in
Southern California coast faces deaths and high surf amid king tides hitting the beaches
The National Weather Service issues warnings from Malibu to Orange County following two weekend drowning fatalities. Weather officials have issued coastal flood and high surf warnings from Northern California to Malibu as a volatile mix of heavy ocean swells and peak seasonal tides continues to batter the Southern Cali
King tides flood Malibu campground, prompting emergency response
Overnight king tides peaking over eight feet flooded sections of Thornhill Broome Campground in Malibu, forcing state parks to request emergency assistance. Water levels reached knee height before receding, but no injuries or significant property damage were reported, and campers were permitted to stay. It's unclear if
22-year-old man killed in Orange County robbery
Two suspects were arrested after a 22-year-old man was shot and killed during a robbery in Orange County. Tustin police identified the men as Aaron Cantreal Arterberry, 19, of Corona, and Amaree Devon Johnson, 20, of Corona. On June 14, police were called to a shooting near 13900 Tustin East Dr. in Tustin just before [
Laguna Beach Residents Against Plans to Close Only Local Emergency Room
A growing number of Laguna Beach residents are raising complaints over the planned closure of their local emergency room as a new survey highlighted it as one of their biggest concerns on the future of the city. Four hundred people – about 2% of the city’s population – were surveyed...
Powerful King Tide Flood Long Beach Oceanfront Homes
Large waves pounded the Long Beach coastline on the evening of June 14, 2026, causing significant erosion to a protective sand berm constructed to shield oceanfront homes from high tides. The strongest waves pushed water over portions of the berm near Ocean Boulevard and 64th Place, flooding walkways, porches, and...
Guy Who Got Drunk And Shot At Police Chopper Sentenced To 9 Years In...
His attorney wrote in a sentencing brief that Jennings' alcohol addiction was at the heart of the incident that led to his arrest.
West Nile virus detected in Orange County
The West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Huntington Beach, the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District announced Tuesday. “While the risk of infection remains low, residents are encouraged to take simple precautions to protect themselves and their families,” the vector control district stated.
Ducklings get trapped in underground Huntington Beach storm area
A trapped brood of ducklings turned a Huntington Beach neighborhood into an unexpected rescue scene. Emergency crews received a call that several baby ducks were stuck in an underground storm drain area, the Huntington Beach Fire Department posted on X Tuesday. It was unclear how long the ducks had been trapped in the
Drone ends Southern California DUI suspect’s attempt to dodge arrest
A suspected drunk driver was recently tracked down by a police drone in Orange County, according to authorities. A citizen in Irvine reported a driver swerving on local streets, prompting a response from the Irvine Police Department. Officers deployed a drone as part of the department’s Real-Time Crime Center “Drone as

















