Fired rowing coach sues Newport Aquatic Center, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation by executive director

Former head varsity girls’ rowing coach Cristina Morcom alleges that Executive Director Billy Whitford sexually harassed her and that NAC failed to act on it.

Man seen masturbating near Orange Coast College child care center, police say; suspect arrested

A man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of masturbating while looking over the wall of a day care center at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, police said.

Officials promise changes as H.B. police seek clues in recent attempted sexual assault

Huntington Beach residents attended a meeting Wednesday to address public safety concerns in the wake of a June 3 attack on a woman in the wetlands area.

88% of construction on Huntington Beach’s new power plant is complete, AES says

Electric utility company AES says it is preparing to test the components of its new power plant at 21730 Newland St. over the next few months.

Sonora Elementary School salutes alumni as they graduate from high school

Costa Mesa’s Sonora Elementary School gave its students a chance Wednesday to hear from graduating high school seniors whom Sonora once taught.