Three California sea lions, Rachel, Hamilton and REI, were returned to the ocean this morning after a period of rehabilitation at the pacific marine mammal center. Video by Rob Whitfield, The Orange County Register
Thinking he heard a surf buddy stomping around on his rooftop deck, Newport Beach resident Mike Kai walked upstairs to investigate, only to find a pinniped pup flopping around amid a cooler and chairs. Video footage courtesy of Mike Kai, LifeYo.com
Hundreds splash into cold Pacific for the New Year for Huntington Beach's Surf City Splash. The Lions Club hosted the event which benefited the International Surfing Museum. Video by Mark Eades, ocregister.com/video.
A fishing boat runs aground in Huntington Beach, four people were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard. Video by Mark Eades and Ken Steinhardt, ocregister.com/video.
KROQ's Kevin and Bean Show crowned its 2011 Miss Double D-Cember at the Slidebar in Fullerton. The winner is from Orange County. Video by Mark Eades, ocregister.com/video.
Bubble maker Fan Yang sets the world record for the most people inside a soap bubble during Bubblefest at the Discovery Science Center in Santa Ana. Video by Eugene Garcia, ocregister.com/video.