From the Archives: Los Angeles celebrates end of World War I
On Nov. 11, 1918, an armistice signing marked the end of World War I. Los Angeles celebrated.
In rebuke to Trump, judge blocks Keystone XL pipeline, orders environmental review
NEW YORK — Environmentalists are lauding a federal court order that blocks a Trump administration permit for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, pending an environmental review. The pipeline would begin in Alberta and shuttle as much as 830,000 barrels a day of crude through a half dozen states to terminals on the Gulf…
Marky Meza Jr., 21, Thousand Oaks mass shooting victim, worked at Borderline Bar
Marky Meza Jr., who worked at Borderline Bar & Grill, was among those killed during Wednesday’s mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, his family confirmed to a Santa Barbara television station. Meza, who was less than two weeks shy of his 21st birthday, was a busboy and food runner, according to KEYT. He grew up in…
Sportsman qualifying begins at 54th NHRA Finals Thursday in Pomona
Top Alcohol driver Hannes Wernhart has his qualifying run disqualified as he hits the timing blocks Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the 54th annual NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Pro qualifying begins Friday. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG) Funny Car points leader J.R. Todd hangs out at his pit…
After Thousand Oaks shooting, picture emerges of a troubled ex-Marine known to authorities
Ian David Long’s behavior alarmed roommates and neighbors, and drew police to his home, but never became threatening enough for him to be taken into custody for mental health treatment. The troubled ex-Marine who stormed into a bar Wednesday night and shot 12 people to death was described as reclusive…
Large fires threaten Ventura County communities; 101 Freeway closed, more than 1,000 homes evacuated
Portions of Ventura County were under siege Thursday afternoon as two large fires descended on neighborhoods, threatening numerous communities reeling from the massacre at a country music bar the night before. The Hill fire was being whipped up by powerful winds that pushed it through canyons and…
Thousand Oaks mass shooting victims honored at vigil attended by hundreds
Hundreds gathered at the Fred Kavli Auditorium in Thousand Oaks on Thursday night to honor and mourn the victims who were killed during the mass shooting at Borderline Bar & Grill. Community members, friends and family members of the 12 victims and survivors of Wednesday night’s shooting were present. People comfort each other during a vigil…
Daniel Manrique, 33, Thousand Oaks mass shooting victim, was a Marine veteran who helped other vets
Ex-Marine sergeant Daniel Manrique dedicated his life to helping emotionally scarred veterans get back on their feet. And his death at the hands of a fellow Marine with post-traumatic stress syndrome showed the importance of Manrique’s mission, to get veterans the help they need, friends said. Manrique, 33, of Thousand Oaks worked with a non-profit…
Toll road agency to spend $5 million on evaluation of potential south county projects; residents say they don’t want a 241 extension
Officials with Orange County’s toll road agencies committed $5 million on Thursday, Nov. 8, to further evaluate and pare down options for an extension to the 241 toll road or other projects to improve traffic in south county. The Transportation Corridor Agencies – which oversees the county’s toll roads – will learn which options are…
‘Mass devastation’ as fire destroys at least 1,000 structures in Northern California town of Paradise
In what officials described as “mass devastation,” at least 1,000 structures were lost Thursday when a fire swept through the Northern California town of Paradise, forcing residents to run for their lives. The Butte County fire exploded from 10 acres to more than 10,000 acres in a matter of hours,…