From the Archives: Surfing on wheels
A youngster makes the most of the wettest Sept. 10 in local history by gliding a bike through a flooded area at Culver Boulevard and Pacific Avenue in Playa del Rey.
Has Charlie Wade requested a SafeSport hearing? Wade, attorney and University of Hawaii won’t say
Since it was revealed last week that Hawaii men’s volleyball coach Charlie Wade has been suspended by the U.S. Center for SafeSport and USA Volleyball since September, Wade, his attorney and university officials have repeatedly complained about what they describe as SafeSport’s failure to respond to requests for updates on the center’s investigation into sexual…
San Clemente residents say homeless encampments at North Beach are blocking sidewalk access for disabled people
SAN CLEMENTE — Tiffany DiMeco pushed her brother, Chad Bowser, in his wheelchair along the sidewalk near the Metrolink train station at North Beach. As she made her way forward, she was blocked by at least three tents set up by homeless people. At first, Duane Gibson, who identified himself as a Navy veteran, refused…
Last-minute changes to ballot language could create problems for L.A. schools tax measure
A few legalistic words in one sentence could create an expensive headache for taxpayers. Or, they could create an even bigger mess for the Los Angeles Unified School District, where a $500-million tax levy could hinge on those few words. The issue is whether people working for L.A. Unified improperly…
Peter Mayhew, the towering Chewbacca in the ‘Star Wars’ films, dies at 74
Peter Mayhew, who brought the Wookiee warrior Chewbacca to life in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, has died at age 74. The British actor’s family announced his death on social media, saying that he had died Tuesday at his home in North Texas. No cause was given. “He put his heart and soul into…
Mother says she was duped into paying admissions fixer $6.5 million to get daughter into Stanford
The mother of a former Stanford student acknowledged Thursday that she paid $6.5 million to the man at the heart of the college admissions scandal, but said she was tricked into believing the seven-figure sum would go toward scholarships, university salaries and programs for needy students. The…
Families who paid largest sums in admissions scheme say they were duped
Yusi Zhao’s mother says she thought she was helping needy students at Stanford — not buying her daughter’s admission — when she paid $6.5 million into a foundation controlled by college admissions consultant William “Rick” Singer. One day after the Times identified the Zhaos, of Beijing, as the…
Fullerton College honors its Hall of Fame Hornets
Family, friends, and fans filled “The Hornet’s Nest” recently to honor this year’s inductees into the Fullerton College Athletic Hall of Fame. Seven outstanding athletes, and two national championship teams, were presented their awards by legendary local sports broadcaster, Ed Arnold, who served as the master of ceremonies. Hall of Fame inductee Chris Smith delivers…
Rose Hills salesman’s lawsuit alleges the cemetery undermines him because he’s not Asian
A Rose Hills Memorial Park and Mortuaries salesman has accused his employer of discriminating against him because he’s not of Asian descent, unlike a large number of the cemetery’s clients. Bill Conlon is suing his employer, Rose Hills Memorial Park and Mortuaries (Photo courtesy BOHM Law Group) Building rapport with the Asian community in Southern…
ACLU sues Homeland Security to stop feds from moving immigrant detainees far from Orange County
Ubaldo Arroyo, who has lived most of his life in Orange County, is being held as an undocumented detainee at the James A. Musick Detention Facility in Irvine, unsure where he will be sent following the Orange County Sheriff’s announcement that it will no longer house detainees while their deportation cases are pending. Bashir Abdi…