5 California Things to Know for Today

Your daily look at late-breaking California news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

1. OIL SPILL

Company hopes to remove section of pipeline that released thousands of gallons of oil into ocean off Santa Barbara County.

2. SPILL RELEASE ESTIMATE

Plains All American Pipeline now estimates up to 101,000 gallons spilled - about 4,200 gallons less than earlier estimates.

3. NHL WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS

Anaheim Ducks defeat Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead.

4. NBA WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS

Houston Rockets avoid elimination with 128-115 victory over the Golden State Warriors.

5. OMAR SHARIF

Star of “Lawrence of Arabia,” ’’Doctor Zhivago” has Alzheimer’s disease.