>> reporter: alex, local officials are going as far as cancelling the iconic pacific air show scheduled for today. they said they were disappointed to do that. but they need to devote the proper amount of resources and attention to prevent the oil from encroaching on treasured areas off the coast of california, wetlands and nature reserves. northeastern 120,000 gallons of oil already pouring into the ocean. huntington beach and newport beach now closed to the public. local officials say they've already begun to see dead fish and boards washing up onshore with the dark oil. lifeguards report a strong odor in the air. that has prompted hazmat crews to respond to evaluate the seriousness of the situation, a county supervisor there releasing a statement saying in part the ramifications will extend beyond the visible oil and odor that residents are