Helicopter Crash Victims Mourned | Wrongway Driver: OC Today

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Share-worthy stories from across the Orange County Patch cities to talk about tonight:

OC Mourns Teammates, Parents, Friends Lost In Helicopter Crash
They were parents, athletes, coaches, friends, and family, riding together for a day of tournament basketball. They will be forever missed.

Wrong-Way Driver Prompts 55 Freeway Closure
On Tuesday, officials warned of a driver heading northbound in southbound lanes on the Costa Mesa Freeway.

Helicopter Pilot Ara Zobayan Remembered As 'Passionate'
The Huntington Beach pilot had flown Kobe Bryant and family for several years before the crash. Friends say "flying was his passion."

Gusty Winds, Warmer Weather Ahead In Orange County

The National Weather Service announced that much of Inland Orange County would experience extreme winds due to Santa Anas through Thursday.

The Final Moments Of The Flight That Killed Kobe Bryant
The helicopter climbed 765 feet in 36 seconds to clear nearby hills before suddenly veering off course.

Aquarium Hosts Otter Bowl IV In Lieu Of Super Bowl 2020
Move over, Puppy Bowl. These football-chasing otters at the Aquarium of the Pacific might just be cuter than the puppies on T.V.