Jun
29
Fallen hero returns Wednesday at Los Al Base
Filed Under Community News, Inspiration, National Issues, The Base | 1 Comment
(6/29/2010, Los Alamitos, info supplied by Laura Hertzog, Base Community Relations) The Joint Forces Training Base will be welcoming home a Fallen Hero this Wednesday, June 30, 2010.
Hero Mission for Cpl. Claudio Patino is scheduled for Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. The public is requested to arrive between 10:15 – 10:40 to allow time for parking and walking to the location.
Directions can be obtained from the Guard at the entrance to the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base, 11206 Lexington Drive, south of Katella. Photo identification is required for entrance to the Base.
USMC Cpl. Claudio Patino IV, 22, of Yorba Linda, Calif., died June 22 while supporting Read more
May
29
Police searching El Dorado Park (photo from LBReport.com)
(Los Alamitos, 5/29/2010) I guess you can call this one “Murder at the Joint Forces Theater,” it’s so bizarre I’m not even sure Agatha Christie could have concocted this one. I’ll rate it PG-13 for violence.
Costa Mesa Police on Friday disclosed the details of a grizzly double murder allegedly committed eight days ago by 26 year old Costa Mesa resident Daniel Patrick Wozniak–a man who would be getting married today, had he not been arrested on Wednesday night.
(No, I’m not making this up, and I haven’t been using Medical marijuana, but I do think there’s gotta be a horror or mystery movie here somewhere.)
Police only became aware of the first of the two homicides on Read more
Apr
29
Coffee with Mayor Poe @ 7 a.m. Friday!
Filed Under City Council, Community News, News you can use | 3 Comments
(4/29/2010, Los Alamitos) After a 3 1/2 year hiatus, Coffee with Marilyn Poe is returning tomorrow morning, and you’re invited!
That’s right–YOU! According to Wednesday’s News Enterprise, “Everyone and anyone is welcome to come and have a cup of coffee and Read more
Apr
1
7:45 p.m. update: I just got off the phone with our Police Department, and I’m happy to report that our prayers were answered and Logan was found safe and sound. Apparently he simply decided to walk home on his own–a fair amount of initiative for a 7 year-old. (I hope he sticks around & runs for City Council someday!)
I would, however, encourage you to read through the rest of the story as in it we identify by name and address the 5 registered sex offenders currently identified as living in Los Alamitos and Rossmoor on the state’s Megan’s Law web site: 1 in Rossmoor, 2 in Apartment Row, 1 in Old Town, and 1 in Battleship Row.
(Los Alamitos, 5 p.m., 4/1/2010) Our police department has activated their emergency automated phone service to put out the word for local residents to keeep their eyes open for a missing seven year old boy.
The child was last seen in the vicinity of Los Al Blvd. and Katella, wearing a martial arts uniform and carrying a backpack. I believe his name is Logan.
If you saw him, please call the Los Al P.D. at (562)594-7234. Let’s hope and pray that Logan is soon found safe and sound at a friend’s home.
I just check the California Registered Sex Offender Site, for 90720, and it appears that we have Read more
Mar
29
The Base hosted a tour of composting site about a year ago
(Los Alamitos, 3/29/2010) In a statement released today, Laura Hertzog, Public Relations officer for the Joint Forces Training Base, announced the termination of the composting program which had resulted in complaints from Read more
Mar
8
LAUSD District Choral Festival 3/8-3/9/10
Filed Under Community News, Education & Schools, Inspiration, Local events | 2 Comments
[Ed Note: JM still, Dave will be back posting tomorrow]
On Monday and Tuesday night at 7PM all the choirs from all the programs at the LAUSD will be joining together for the yearly festival at the LAHS Gym. Doors open at 6:30PM, and this always sells out for both nights (a very packed house).
Feb
21
Race On The Base – 2010-02-27
Filed Under Community News, Local events, News you can use, The Base | 3 Comments
[Ed note: Dave is out of town and I have been asked to cover for him while he is gone. This is STILL Dave's space, but I know that he would have put something up on this event, so I will do so in his place. - JM Ivler]
For 29 years the City of Los Alamitos has, along with the Joint Forces Training Base and The Cancer Support Foundation have been having the Race On The Base. All proceeds will benefit the USA Water Polo National Training Center at the Joint Forces Training Base. The 5K Walk is co-hosted by the Cancer Support Foundation and a portion of the proceeds, generated from the 5K Walk and through race registration, is donated to the organization.
Jan
20
Updated sand & sand bag availability for Los Al, Seal Beach, Rossmoor
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5:45 p.m. Wednesday: This just in: Los Al Fire Station now has sand bags, just stop by the front entrance before 9:30 p.m. or after 7 a.m. The sand at the north of the Los Al City Hall parking lot is supposed to be accessible 24/7, but you may need to bring your own shovel.
Sand and sand bags are also available at the downtown Seal Beach Fire Station (behind Walt’s Warf). The worst downpour is expected mid morning Thursday.
1:30 p.m. update: Latest weather reports make it sound like we’ll have some pretty intense rain and winds around 3:30 – 4:30 today, followed by “the big one” mid morning tomorrow, Thursday. More info below.
11:30 a. m. update: Fire station & city hall out of sand bags, city hall still has sand. Other options might include heavy duty trash bags, pillow cases, or waiting & hoping Ganahl’s shipment finally comes in (details below)
(01/20/2010, Los Alamitos) Many Los Alamitos City residents are being auto-called by the Los Al Police Department with a warning of extremely heavy rains and possible flooding this afternoon.
The message warns that Read more
Jan
19
Los Al drains overwhelmed? Rain’s over, water’s rising!
Filed Under 2010 Issues, Community News, News you can use | 6 Comments
(1:50 p.m., 1/19/2010, Los Alamitos) Reporting from just west of Little Cottonwood Park: After one of the most intense downpours I’ve witnessed, it wasn’t surprising to see local streets filled above the curbs with water about a half hour ago.
Nor was it a surprise when the water began receding after the rain stopped.
What was a surprise was that Read more
Oct
1
(10/2/2009, Los Alamitos) Los Alamitos’ varsity football team passed their first major test Thursday night with a solid victory over La Habra in a game in which Los Al never trailed. Another big test looms ahead this coming Thursday, October 8.
While the Griffin’s defense was not able to achieve their forth consecutive shut-out, they were able to hold La Habra’s up and coming program to less than a third Read more
Sep
3
D.A. files charges against former Los Al Man of the Year
Filed Under Community News, Decency | 18 Comments
(9/3/09) The Orange County District Attorney today filed charges of grand theft and money laundering against Los Alamitos C.P.A. Patrick David Dugan.
Dugan, who served as Treasurer of the Los Alamitos Rotary Club for ten years until discrepancies were discovered in May, 2008 by Club President and City Council Member Dean Grose.
According to the D.A.’s Press Release, Dugan is accused of stealing Read more
Sep
3
Heather Hagan leaves Community Relations position at The Base
Filed Under Community News, The Base | 1 Comment
(9/3/2009, Los Alamitos, by Dave Emerson) After three years of service as the Community Relations Specialist at the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base, Heather J. Hagan today announced that, “effective immediately, due to increased responsibilities in my schedule, I will be resigning from my position on the [Regional Military Affairs] Committee.”
The news came in an e-mail sent at noon today, Thursday, under the heading, “RMAC COMMUNITY RELATIONS CHAIR RESIGNATION EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.”
At first I thought perhaps the always helpful Heather was merely stepping down from a voluntary RMAC position, but according to Read more
Jul
23
Major General John S. Harrel
(7/23/2009) Your opportunities to meet the incoming Base Commander, to tour the Base, to tour a Guided Missile Destroyer, to enjoy community drama, or to participate in a fund raiser for Cancer relief or for Crime Victims were all included in today’s Joint Forces Training Base Announcement of upcoming events.
Interested citizens and business people will have a chance to meet and welcome incoming Base Commander Major General John S. Harrel this coming Tuesday afternoon at the regular monthly meeting of the Regional Military Affairs Committee (RMAC).
Major General Harrel previously commanded the 40th Infantry Division of the California National Guard for the past two years and previously served as the as the Chief of Staff of the Multi-National Brigade East Kosovo Force while Read more
Jun
30
Schedule for JFTB’s Big 2009 July 4th bash
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(6/30/09, Los Alamitos) Sounds like this year’s 4th Celebration at the Joint Forces Training Base may be the biggest and best ever. Bands, speeches, and two big flyovers are just part of what’s planned. And, once again, admitance is free!
Activities begin at 2 p.m. and continue until the fireworks at 9. This year marks General James Combs retirement, not to mention the birth of our nation.
Here’s the latest, straight from Read more
Jun
18
Chuck Wackerman & McAulliffe’s amazing Jazz Band featured on this week’s “Backstory”
Filed Under Community News, Education & Schools, LosAl TV | 1 Comment
Mr. Wackerman leading practice. Photo by Jennifer Kolkin, from SealBeachDaily.com
(5/18/09, Los Alamitos, by Dave Emerson) If you want to catch a glimpse of two of Los Alamitos’ civic treasures, set your DVR to record John Underwood’s Backstory on Los Al TV 3 this week.
This week’s show features one of the more amazing people you’ll ever meet: A 78 year old musician who’s still teaching in a middle school! (To give some perspective, Read more
