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Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
JASON KAPONO COMING TO LA LAKERS? WELCOME HOME, ALMOST, JASON!
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I read in the LA Times Sports Section tonight that the Los Angeles Lakers could soon have Jason Kapono donning the purple and gold.
Stop the presses. This is some of the most hopeful news coming out of Laker Land in months, as far as I am concerned. Jason is like rock star down here in Cerritos, Lakewood, Hawaiian Gardens and Artesia. Yep, he is one of "us," a local kid who has lived his dream and made it against all the odds to make it to the NBA. I got to know Jason during the time he played round ball here in the ABC Unified School District at Artesia High School back in the late 1990's. What a team that was at Artesia High School back then. The BEST in SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. Jason signed with the UCLA Bruins and achieved greatness and a maturity and that amazing leadership. Jason was at the top of his Class at Artesia High School, one of the SMARTEST KIDS in the CLASS. We miss Jason here, and now that their is a "possibility" that he could end his career as an LA Laker makes me "rethink" my opinion of Team Buss and the operations going on over at Staples. Toast to you, Jason. Hey, how have your cooking skills been lately? You've come a long way...
Monday, December 05, 2011
HEISMAN On-Line Poll: Luck, Griffin, Richardson, Ball, Mathieu! Time for Heisman voting!
Image by midiman via FlickrBy Randy EconomyWe now know the names of the five men who are now the "finalists" for the 2011 Heisman Award for the Best College Football Player in America. Who do you like? Who would YOU vote for if you HAD a vote for the coveted award. Take my poll!!
Andrew Luck - QB - Stanford Cardinal
Robert Griffin III - QB - Baylor Bears
Trent Richardson - RB - Alabama Crimson Tide
Montee Ball - RB - Wisconsin Badgers
Tyrann Mathieu - DB - Louisiana State Tigers
Sorry Matt Barkley, you didn't make the cut. Maybe that USC "probation" actually MEANT something for Heisman voter. Move over ESPN.com...
Sunday, December 04, 2011
RIMA FAKIH BUSTED: Former Miss USA gets popped with DUI, Is Celebrity Rehab in her future?
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Image by pageantcast via FlickrBy Randy EconomyRima Fakih was one of my all time favorite Miss USA's. Okay, I admit, I watch Miss USA each year. Anyway, remember when I posted the racy pics of the ex-Miss Michigan pole dancing in a strip club way back when? Rima will have a new pic that will stick with her for the next chapter of her life, a drunk driving mug shot that was taken last night after she was arrested on DUI charges in here home state.
"TMZ reports that the beauty queen was arrested in Highland Park, Michigan on Saturday for suspicion of drunk driving. Fakih tried to deny the incident initially, tweeting on Saturday, "Let's clear things up now.... I'm NOT in Michigan and I'm NOT in jail! Wrong Fakih."
But Doraid Elder, her attorney, told the Detroit Free Press, "Unfortunately she was." The tweet has since disappeared and Elder commented that Fakih is "very saddened and very apologetic for the situation that she is in right now."
So, here is my plan for Rima to get back on track. First of all, get yourself clean and sober. Second, call Dr. Drew Pinsky and book a stint on Celebrity Rehab for 2012. Getting the gift of a "clean and serene" life is better than any crown you can wear on you head.
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EARTHQUAKE MEASURED AT 5.2 HITS NEAR LORETO, BAJA CALIFORNIA.
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By Randy Economy
We had a good size 5.2 earthquake down the road (okay...a VERY LONG ROAD) at the tip of Baja California right near the city of Loreto. Yep, some of the worlds BEST fishing is RIGHT HERE!
Did you feel it? Here is the latest from the USGA. FYI. Loreto is the Sister City of Cerritos, CA., my hometown....
Earthquake Details
- This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.
| Magnitude | 5.2 |
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| Location | 25.991°N, 111.813°W |
| Depth | 10 km (6.2 miles) set by location program |
| Region | BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR, MEXICO |
| Distances | 53 km (32 miles) WNW of Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico 138 km (85 miles) SSE of Santa Rosalia, Baja Calif. Sur, Mexico 216 km (134 miles) SSW of Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico 1499 km (931 miles) WNW of MEXICO CITY, D.F., Mexico |
| Location Uncertainty | horizontal +/- 3.1 km (1.9 miles); depth fixed by location program |
| Parameters | NST=373, Nph=373, Dmin=153.4 km, Rmss=0.95 sec, Gp= 79°, M-type=body wave magnitude (Mb), Version=7 |
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| Event ID | usc00071xm |
Saturday, December 03, 2011
Shaun Lumachi dies in tragic car crash in Miami. Long Beach Post Publisher was a true breath of fresh air in the world around us! RIP
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Tributes are beginning to come in on the life of Shaun. Will keep the community updated....
If you have a special memory of Shaun, please feel free to post them here on the bottom of this post.
By Randy Economy
I am beyond sad tonight. I clicked on the web site of the Long Beach Post to learn that Shaun Lumachi, its Publisher, has died in a automobile accident in Miami. Shaun was only 33 years old and his passing has stunned just about everyone in Long Beach.
Shaun was an inspiration to me in so many ways. I loved the fact that he lived his "dream" day in and day out with the LB Post, and was a true gentleman in so many ways. Tonight is the 49th Annual Belmont Shore Christmas Parade and his web site is doing a "live stream" of the annual festive event, and it is a fitting tribute because he really was one of the "BRIGHTEST LIGHTS" in Long Beach.
We take a lot for granted in life. Shaun was an inspiration. Still trying to get my "arms" around this sad sad news.
My heart goes out to EVERYONE at LB POST and to the THOUSANDS of FRIENDS he leaves behind. Please keep him in your PRAYERS this day....
Los Angeles County Supervisor has issued the following statement on Shaun's passing this evening:
I am deeply shocked and saddened to learn of of the tragic death of Shaun Lumachi. Shaun was a great friend and loyal supporter. He was a young man devoted to Long Beach, deeply involved in many local organizations. He believed in the importance of active civil participation as evident by his hard work and commitment to the Long Beach Post and keeping the community informed and engaged. Julie and I send our thoughts and prayers to his family at this very difficult time.
rip
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Friday, December 02, 2011
A tragic day ends in La Mirada.
I have been reporting all day long on for Los Cerritos Community News....
We now have a "tragedy" to report on a normally quiet tree lined street in beautiful La Mirada. These situations are never easy to cover, and today was no exception. I am still waiting for the name of the man who apparently took his own life. Also drove me nuts that the LA Times, and even the LA County Sheriff's Department Media Department reported hat his actually took place in Norwalk. It took place in La Mirada. BIG difference. Shame on media "big boys" in LA for NOT reporting this situation all day long. Brian Hews, my Publisher at LCCN talk daily about the "lack of coverage" from television news outlets in Southern California in the 562 area code. Wake up, news dudes....time for some accountability and a "plan...."
Randy Economy
By Randy Economy
Reporter
Los Cerritos Community News
The day long drama of a barricaded suspect who held members of the Norwalk Sheriff's Department at bay for nearly nine hours on Aleciras Drive in La Mirada has come to a tragic end with the death of the gun toting man from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Los Cerritos Community News is in the process of confirming the identity of the man who was eventually found lifeless inside his garage located at 15966 Aleciras Drive at around 4:50 p.m. by law enforcement officials.The ordeal began at around 7:23 am Friday morning when Norwalk Sheriff’s Station deputies received a call about "shots fired" at the location.
Janet Winfrey, a neighbor in the immediate area told Los Cerritos Community News early Friday morning that she had heard "several gun shots" and then "everyone just shut their doors and stayed inside."
FOR THE ENTIRE ARTICLE CLICK HERE.
Randy Economy
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Members of the Norwalk Sheriff's Department converge on scene at 15966 Aleciras Drive on Friday. Photo from Norwalk Sheriff's Department for Los Cerritos Community News
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Reporter
Los Cerritos Community News
The day long drama of a barricaded suspect who held members of the Norwalk Sheriff's Department at bay for nearly nine hours on Aleciras Drive in La Mirada has come to a tragic end with the death of the gun toting man from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Los Cerritos Community News is in the process of confirming the identity of the man who was eventually found lifeless inside his garage located at 15966 Aleciras Drive at around 4:50 p.m. by law enforcement officials.The ordeal began at around 7:23 am Friday morning when Norwalk Sheriff’s Station deputies received a call about "shots fired" at the location.
Janet Winfrey, a neighbor in the immediate area told Los Cerritos Community News early Friday morning that she had heard "several gun shots" and then "everyone just shut their doors and stayed inside."
FOR THE ENTIRE ARTICLE CLICK HERE.
Occupy LA Arrives, Departs Norwalk Within Hours
Today was the BUSIEST FRIDAY I have EVER had since going to work as a Reporter for Los Cerritos Community News here in Cerritos almost nine months ago. It was literally one breaking news story after another for the past 24 hours. Anyway, I got a call this afternoon from a Norwalk elected official who told me, "Randy, they are Occupying Norwalk!" WTH? I don't have TIME to cover OCCUPY ANYTHING right now, but being the dutiful news dude here in the 562, I picked up my phone at Los Cerritos Community News and talked to Norwalk City Manager Mike Egan who provided me with all the "details" about the "temporary" occupation of the 90650. Anyway, off to celebrate (finally) the holidays tonight at a wonder local service club fundraiser. Peace.
Randy.
Visit Los Cerritos Community News at www.loscerritosnews.net for more details. Remember about that awe, 99%! Now can we NOT have anything "BREAKING" here in SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES COUNTY for the NEXT TWO HOURS?
By Randy Economy
Norwalk City Manager Mike Egan, told Los Cerritos Community News this afternoon "several dozen peaceful protestors" gathered at the entrance of Norwalk City Hall, located at 12700 Norwalk Boulevard.
More than 7,000 foreclosed properties are on the auction block at Norwalk Superior Court. They targeted Bank of America at today's event.
Egan said the group quickly disbanded.
No arrests were made, and the crowd did chant some of their now "trademarked" slogans throughout the brief protest.
Visit Los Cerritos Community News at www.loscerritosnews.net for more details. Remember about that awe, 99%! Now can we NOT have anything "BREAKING" here in SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES COUNTY for the NEXT TWO HOURS?
Fri, Dec 02, 2011
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Members of Occupy LA came to Norwalk City Hall this afternoon and held an impromptu news conference to talk about the state of home foreclosures here in Los Angeles County.
Norwalk City Manager Mike Egan, told Los Cerritos Community News this afternoon "several dozen peaceful protestors" gathered at the entrance of Norwalk City Hall, located at 12700 Norwalk Boulevard.Egan said the group quickly disbanded.
No arrests were made, and the crowd did chant some of their now "trademarked" slogans throughout the brief protest.
3:45 p.m. LCCN EXCLUSIVE UPDATE: Sheriff's robot makes entry into suspect home in La Mirada
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DEPUTIES GATHER NEAR SCENE OF LOCATION IN LA MIRADA.
Photo From Captain Pat Maxwell Los Angeles County Sheriff's Depratment
LCCN EXCLUSIVE PHOTO
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By Randy Economy
3:35 p.m.
www.loscerritosnews.net
Los Cerritos Community News has learned that members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department have made entry into the barricaded house across the street from Los Coyotes Middle School in La Mirada via a mechanical robot.
Norwalk Sheriff's Captain Pat Maxwell told LCCN at 3:15 p.m. that they were successful in gaining entry into the home located at 15966 Algeciras Drive where a suspect has been held up since around 8 a.m. Friday morning.
Maxwell said that the garage door has been knocked down and that at least two rooms of the house have been already searched. He also said that other rooms are still in the process of being checked.
BTW.... Thanks CAPTAIN MAXWELL for sending LCCN this photo from the scene today!
3:44 p.m.: 50 Deputies, SWAT MEMBERS SURROUNDING LOCATION at 15966 Algeciras in La Mirada; Suspect losing "lots of blood."
UPDATE: Sheriff's robot makes entry into suspect home in La Mirada
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DEPUTIES OUTSIDE OF HOME IN LA MIRADA THAT HAS BEEN SURROUNDED SINCE 8 A,M,
LCCN EXCLUSIVE PHOTO
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By Randy Economy
3:35 p.m.
www.loscerritosnews.net
Los Cerritos Community News has learned that members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department have made entry into the barricaded house across the street from Los Coyotes Middle School in La Mirada via a mechanical robot.
Norwalk Sheriff's Captain Pat Maxwell told LCCN at 3:15 p.m. that they were successful in gaining entry into the home located at 15966 Algeciras Street where a suspect has been held up since around 8 a.m. Friday morning.
Maxwell said that the garage door has been knocked down and that at least two rooms of the house have been already searched. He also said that other rooms are still in the process of being checked.
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Man, what an afternoon here in La Mirada. Los Cerritos Community News was the FIRST on the scene to break this story today. I have also just been told from a source that the suspect may have lost a "lot of blood" and his condition is not known as of 2:19 p.m.
EXCLUSIVE!
1:55 pm:
Fifty Deputies, SWAT
officers surrounding barricaded suspect at 15966 Algeciras in La
Mirada; Nearby students evacuated to La Mirada High School
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Location where suspect is held up in La Mirada at 15966 Algeciras
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- Norwalk Sheriff’s Captain Pat Maxwell has told Los Cerritos Community News that the location where the suspect is being held up is 15966 Algeciras Street in La Mirada, immediately across the street from Los Coyotes Middle School.
- Los Cerritos Community News has also been told by Maxwell that all of the students who attend Los Coyotes have been successfully evacuated to La Mirada High School and are at the Gym. Parents can pick up students at LMHS.
- Maxwell said that more than 50 deputies and members of the SWAT Unit are on the scene and have not directly been in contact with the suspect.
- Maxwell said they are confident about who the suspect is, but are not going to release his name at this time.
LIVE Update at 12:04 p.m.
Los
Cerritos Community News has been told that students from Los Coyotes
Middle School are in the process of being evacuated and taken to a
nearby park. Janet Winfrey lives on Mart Drive immediately behind the
house where a suspect has been barricaded since 7:45 a.m. inside a home
on the 14600 block of Mercado Avenue in La Mirada.
Winfrey
said the unidentified suspect being held “just started shooting a gun”
and was seen “running wild around the neighborhood” before he retreated
inside of his house.
Winfrey also said that residents are not
being allowed into the neighborhood by members of the Los Angeles
County Sheriff's Department and that the situation is "very tense."
"All of us who live here are scared and we can't get in or out of our
neighborhood.
9 a.m. Original Post:
Los
Cerritos Community News can confirm that school officials at Norwalk-La
Mirada Unified School District ordered the school to be closed off at
around 7:45 a.m. after members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department responded to a call about possible criminal activity in the
immediate area.
Officials inside the Superintendents Office at
NLMUSD tell LCCN that "all the students are safe, and that no police
activity is taking place on campus."
Los Coyotes Middle School is located near Rosecrans and Beach in La Mirada.
LCCN will have additional details as they develop.
--By Randy Economy
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Copyright Los Cerritos Community News
LOS COYOTES MIDDLE SCHOOL BEING EVACUATED; GUNMAN HELD UP IN HOUSE IN La MIRADA
3 PM.: BLOOD TRAIL SCENE AT LOCATION.
Neighborhood, Los Coyotes Middle School being evacuated in La Mirada after suspect fires shots
Neighborhood, Los Coyotes Middle School being evacuated in La Mirada after suspect fires shots
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LOS COYOTES MIDDLE SCHOOL IN LA MIRADA PLACED ON LOCK DOWN
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• Fri, Dec 02, 2011
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LIVE Update at 12:04 p.m.
Los
Cerritos Community News has been told that students from Los Coyotes
Middle School are in the process of being evacuated and taken to a
nearby park. Janet Winfrey lives on Mart Drive immediately behind the
house where a suspect has been barricaded since 7:45 a.m. inside a home
on the 14600 block of Mercado Avenue in La Mirada.
Winfrey
said the unidentified suspect being held “just started shooting a gun”
and was seen “running wild around the neighborhood” before he retreated
inside of his house.
Winfrey also said that residents are not
being allowed into the neighborhood by members of the Los Angeles
County Sheriff's Department and that the situation is "very tense."
"All of us who live here are scared and we can't get in or out of our
neighborhood.
9 a.m. Original Post:
Los
Cerritos Community News can confirm that school officials at Norwalk-La
Mirada Unified School District ordered the school to be closed off at
around 7:45 a.m. after members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department responded to a call about possible criminal activity in the
immediate area.
Officials inside the Superintendents Office at
NLMUSD tell LCCN that "all the students are safe, and that no police
activity is taking place on campus."
Los Coyotes Middle School is located near Rosecrans and Beach in La Mirada.
LCCN will have additional details as they develop.
--By Randy Economy
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Copyright Los Cerritos Community News
3 p.m. UPDATE: Fifty Deputies, SWAT officers surrounding barricaded suspect at 15966 Algeciras in La Mirada; Nearby students evacuated to La Mirada High School
www.LosCerritosNews.net
Man, what an afternoon here in La Mirada. Los Cerritos Community News was the FIRST on the scene to break this story today. I have also just been told from a source that the suspect may have lost a "lot of blood" and his condition is not known as of 2:19 p.m.
EXCLUSIVE!
1:55 pm:
Fifty Deputies, SWAT officers surrounding barricaded suspect at 15966 Algeciras in La Mirada; Nearby students evacuated to La Mirada High School
Location where suspect is held up in La Mirada at 15966 Algeciras
Randy Economy
• Fri, Dec 02, 2011
Norwalk Sheriff’s Captain Pat Maxwell has told Los Cerritos Community News that the location where the suspect is being held up is 15966 Algeciras Street in La Mirada, immediately across the street from Los Coyotes Middle School.
Los Cerritos Community News has also been told by Maxwell that all of the students who attend Los Coyotes have been successfully evacuated to La Mirada High School and are at the Gym. Parents can pick up students at LMHS.
Maxwell said that more than 50 deputies and members of the SWAT Unit are on the scene and have not directly been in contact with the suspect.
Maxwell said they are confident about who the suspect is, but are not going to release his name at this time.
LIVE Update at 12:04 p.m.
Los Cerritos Community News has been told that students from Los Coyotes Middle School are in the process of being evacuated and taken to a nearby park. Janet Winfrey lives on Mart Drive immediately behind the house where a suspect has been barricaded since 7:45 a.m. inside a home on the 14600 block of Mercado Avenue in La Mirada.
Winfrey said the unidentified suspect being held “just started shooting a gun” and was seen “running wild around the neighborhood” before he retreated inside of his house.
Winfrey also said that residents are not being allowed into the neighborhood by members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and that the situation is "very tense." "All of us who live here are scared and we can't get in or out of our neighborhood.
9 a.m. Original Post:
Los Cerritos Community News can confirm that school officials at Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District ordered the school to be closed off at around 7:45 a.m. after members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to a call about possible criminal activity in the immediate area.
Officials inside the Superintendents Office at NLMUSD tell LCCN that "all the students are safe, and that no police activity is taking place on campus."
Los Coyotes Middle School is located near Rosecrans and Beach in La Mirada.
LCCN will have additional details as they develop.
--By Randy Economy --
Copyright Los Cerritos Community News
I got a phone call shortly after 8 a.m. this morning from Norwalk Public Safety Committee Member Mary Jane McIntosh who gave me and Los Cerritos Community News this tip about Los Coyotes Middle School in La Mirada being placed on "lock down" today. Still working on detail. Phones at Norwalk Sheriff's Station are going off the hook right now, so I haven't been able to talk directly to the Watch Commander. Anyway, here is the "scoop" that is placed on our LCCN web edition this sunny Friday a.m.
--By Randy Economy
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LOS COYOTES MIDDLE SCHOOL IN LA MIRADA PLACED ON LOCK DOWN
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Los
Coyotes Middle School at 14640 Mercado Avenue in La Mirada has been
placed on lock down due to law enforcement activity in a surrounding
neighborhood.
Los Cerritos Community News can confirm that
school officials at Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District ordered
the school to be closed off at around 7:45 a.m. after members of the Los
Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to a call about possible
criminal activity in the immediate area.
Officials inside the
Superintendents Office at NLMUSD tell LCCN that "all the students are
safe, and that no police activity is taking place on campus."
Los Coyotes Middle School is located near Rosecrans and Beach in La Mirada.
LCCN will have additional details as they develop.
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