From the Archives: Standard Airlines crash survivor Caren Marsh-Doll keeps dancing
Caren Marsh-Doll survived the 1949 Standard Airlines C-46 crash near Chatsworth, only to face amputation of her foot.
From the Archives: Covering the Mr. Nude International-U.S.A. contest
Covering the Mr. Nude International-U.S.A. beauty contest can be a challenge when working for a family newspaper.
REAL IDs are real, even if the DMV letter gets lost
Q. Hi Honk: What happens if a driver sends in a Department of Motor Vehicles fix-it letter, to ensure all requirements are met for a REAL ID, but the letter gets lost or is not processed by the DMV? My theory is, with the DMV’s old systems, low employee morale and several million forms to…
4.9-magnitude earthquake rattles Ridgecrest area
A 4.9-magnitude earthquake shook about five miles northeast of Ridgecrest Friday morning, July 12, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The 6:11 a.m. tremor hit a week after two major quakes shook the area in Kern County, one a 6.4-magnitude earthquake and the other a 7.1. The quake originated 6.2 miles below the surface. Shortly…
Authorities may never know if Ridgecrest earthquake led to death of Nevada man
Authorities aren’t sure if the July 4 Ridgecrest earthquake led to the death of a Pahrump, Nevada man found crushed beneath a vehicle that he apparently was working beneath when it fell off of its jacks. An autopsy shows Troy Ray, 55, of Pahrump, died from “traumatic asphyxia” and had other injuries, Nye County sheriff’s…
Disney star Cameron Boyce, 20, who died in Valley home, had epilepsy, says family; no cause of death from coroner
LOS ANGELES — The cause of death of popular Disney star Cameron Boyce has been listed preliminarily as having “occurred under natural circumstances,” but the final cause will be determined at a later date, the Los Angeles County coroner’s office reported Thursday. Known for his roles on the TV series “Jessie” and the “Descendants” film…
Fullerton police plan to release briefing – including camera footage – of police shooting of 17-year-old girl
The Fullerton Police Department plans to release body-worn camera footage, photos and a description of what occurred in the officer-involved shooting death of 17-year-old girl Hannah Williams on the 91 Freeway in Anaheim last week, authorities said. In a statement released Thursday morning, July 11, the Department said it will release its community briefing in…
Heat wave brings ‘real’ summer to Southern California
LOS ANGELES — A heat wave that is expected to last several days will begin washing over Southern California on Thursday. The warmest communities Thursday will be Woodland Hills and Santa Clarita, each expected to have highs of 97 degrees. Meteorologists attribute the heat wave to an upper-level ridge of high pressure anchored this morning…
FBI investigating tattooed deputy gangs in Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
The FBI is investigating a secret society of tattooed deputies in East Los Angeles as well as similar gang-like groups elsewhere within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, multiple people familiar with the inquiry said. The federal probe follows allegations of beatings and harassment by…
UCLA knew of doctor sex abuse allegation in 2014 but didn’t fire him for four years
UCLA Medical Center learned in 2014 that a breast cancer patient had made abuse allegations against gynecologist Dr. James Mason Heaps, but officials did not move to fire him until four years later, after more accusations came to light, university records obtained by The Times and interviews show. …