Monday, April 30, 2012
Kevin Rudolph, William Johnson Jr. and Joseph Stewart lost their lives during the Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race. A fourth sailor -- believed to be Theo Mavromatis -- remains unaccounted for.
Blunt-force trauma and drowning killed three of the sailors who perished last weekend in the Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race, according to a San Diego County Coroner's report released this afternoon. Kevin Eric Rudolph, 53, of Manhattan Beach, William Reed Johnson Jr., 57, of Torrance, and Joseph Lester Stewart, 64, of Bradenton, Fla., lost their lives in the mysterious Aegean yacht crash. Rudolph died from blunt-force injuries to his head and neck, Johnson from multiple blunt-force injuries and Stewart drowned, the coroner said. The fourth crewman was Theo Mavromatis, the 37-foot Aegean's skipper, according to Ray Pollock of Marina Sailing, which rented the boat for Mavromatis. On Sunday afternoon, U.S. Coast Guard officials suspended the …
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Remembering X, the "young soul."
Friends of 20-year-old Xabier Desasia, an Aliso Viejo resident who died Saturday night after a motorcycle crash, remember him for his kind soul and smile. “X never lifted a finger against anyone, not even a bug. He was the most peaceful person I’ve ever met and a great friend to everyone,” said Michael Gulling, friend and schoolmate. “He was my son’s best friend. [We] loved seeing his smile when he came over,” said John Gulling, Michael’s father. Three months ago Desasia began training as a boat mechanic at So Cal Ship Services, a vessel support company for Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors. Mark Wrobel, general manager for So Cal Ship Services said he had only known Desasia for three months, but was impressed by him. “He was such a cool…
Friday, March 16, 2012
Members of the community share stories of their Rabbi.
Members of the Temple Beth El congregation lost a friend and teacher March 3. Rabbi Allen Krause, one of the original leaders of Temple Beth El of South Orange County, lost his battle with cancer, but has left behind a legacy. A Facebook page was created to keep Krause’s friends updated on his current condition. The “Sending Healing Thoughts and Prayers to Rabbi Allen Krause” page currently has 492 likes and is now used as a memorial. A similar theme is seen throughout the comments. Many call him “MY Rabbi” and refer to him as a friend and teacher. “It didn’t matter to him and it doesn’t matter to me if you are Jewish or not. If there is someone in need, there is someone in need. That is how everyone should live,” said Pete Moss, friend of…
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Rabbi Allen Krause died March 3. More than 700 attend his funeral.
Rabbi Allen Krause, one of the original leaders of Temple Beth El of South Orange County, died March 3 after a battle with cancer. Krause began serving the South O.C. families of Temple Beth El in 1984, when it was much smaller and located in Laguna Niguel. When the temple moved in 1992 to a 3.4-acre piece of land in Aliso Viejo, it was the first time in the congregation’s history that all religious services, classes and administration offices were in the same location. Krause was influential in the temple’s growth, said Executive Director Al Welland. “He was clearly beloved,” Welland said. “He touched so many lives.” More than 700 people attended the funeral services, which were held Tuesday morning at the temple. “I’ve known Rabbi Krause…
Monday, February 27, 2012
A combination diet drug is expected to be approved by the FDA, and it's hailed as the next big thing in combating obesity, but the side-effects are serious.
There is a whiff of science fiction about it: two thirds of a population seems to be slowly, inexorably destroying itself. A substance comes along that stops the self-destructive behavior. However, the chemical can’t be given to women of reproductive age because of birth defects associated with it, so it will be kept under lock and key. No, it’s not a screenplay or a scene from a dark Margaret Atwood novel. It’s the newest weight-loss medication, Qnexa. This drug got the green light from a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel on Feb. 22, a crucial step toward approval of the drug, which is expected in April. Previously, In 2010, an FDA advisory panel nixed Qnexa, citing concerns about cardiovascular risks and birth defects …
Saturday, February 18, 2012
The funeral was streamed live from Newark, N.J., and lasted about four hours. Share your thoughts on what you saw.
Hundreds of thousands watched Whitney Houston's funeral on Saturday via numerous media outlets. You can watch a recap by clicking here. Celebrities, friends and others spent about four hours sharing songs, personal stories and paying their respects. Houston was born in Newark. She died in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Feb. 11 at the age of 48. Her body was flown back to her native New Jersey on Monday. The service was held at the New Hope Baptist Church, where she sang as a child. She will be buried in Fair View Cemetery in Westfield, where her father, John Russell Houston Jr., was buried in 2003, according to reports. Aretha Franklin, Kevin Costner, Clive Davis and Stevie Wonder were in attendance, to name a few. A private wake was held on …
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Sgt. Manny Loggins Jr. went out of his way to help others, classmate says.
In the wake of Tuesday's fatal shooting of a Marine sergeant by an Orange County sheriff's deputy, friends of the Marine said they were bewildered by reports he may have ignored a deputy's commands. "I know he would never jeopardize the lives of his girls nor ever disobey an order," said Darlene Patino-Rousch of Mission Viejo, who said she studied nursing with Sgt. Manny Loggins Jr. at Stanbridge College in Irvine. Loggins, 31, was shot in the parking lot of San Clemente High School after exiting his GMC Yukon during a predawn traffic stop. Loggins' two young daughters were in the back seat of the vehicle at the time. On Thursday, echoing the comments of other friends and colleagues, Patino-Rousch recalled Loggins as "a good Christian and …
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Sunday, January 8, 2012
The wave forecasting pioneer is remembered as one of surfing's most influential figures.
Thousands gathered and hundreds paddled through the surf Sunday morning to honor the man who combined science and soul in pursuit of the perfect wave. Surfline founder and Seal Beach resident Sean Collins was honored in Huntington Beach with a massive paddle out, reflecting just how big his contributions to the world of surfing was. Collins revolutionized surf forecasting and spent his life sharing his knowledge with those who shared his passion for surfing. He passed away last month from a heart attack while playing tennis with his son in Newport Beach. The 59-year-old Hall of Fame surfer's death sent shockwaves through the worldwide surf community and in Seal Beach and Huntington Beach, where he sponsored surf contests such as the U.S. …
Monday, December 26, 2011
Steve Jobs, Elizabeth Taylor and Amy Winehouse were just some of the people who left us this year.
The inventor of Doritos. The actor who played TV's Columbo. The creator of Gilligan’s island. The writer of Jailhouse Rock. Famous or infamous, many people passed away in 2011. And many touched our lives. As the new year approaches, we here at Patch would like to give you a place to talk about someone you lost in 2011. Someone you cared about. It could be someone famous, or it could be a family member. It could be someone you knew closely, or it could be a face on the silver screen. Sometimes it helps to remember. Speaking of remembering, Yahoo has a touching tribute to those who died this year.
Monday, October 31, 2011
He coached the school's now-defunct football program for its final 13 years and led it to its only bowl game. He died Saturday, four days after surgery.
Gene Murphy, who coached the now-defunct Cal State Fullerton football team for its final 13 seasons, died Saturday. He was 72. Murphy died at USC University Hospital in Los Angeles, four days after undergoing surgery for cancer of the esophagus, announced Cal State Fullerton's senior associate athletic director/media relations Mel Franks. Murphy coached the Titans from 1980 through 1992, the school's final football season. He had announced his retirement several weeks before the university announced it was dropping football for financial reasons. After that, Murphy coached nearby Fullerton College's football team from 1993-2007 and remained as a consultant to its athletic department until his death. Murphy coached Cal State Fullerton to …
Justin Young
9:53 am on Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Rabbi Krause, your action and work in the local community and on a national and international level truly served as an inspiration to me for as long as I can remember. Your passion for social justice continues to motivate me to help make the world a better place every day. Thank you for all that you did for my family and myself. I have you to thank for my love of Judaism and as I strive to be a … more ›