Saturday, May 12, 2012
Those close to Christopher James Collins set up a makeshift memorial west of the Avenida Pico/Calle Amanecer intersection.
A 21-year-old man who was injured in an April crash along Avenida Pico has died, according to the coroner's office. A memorial with candles, crosses, photos and skateboards is set up against the tree that crash victim Christopher James Collins' vehicle splintered as it left the road and careened 25 feet down an embankment, landing on the asphalt bike trail. Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Marc Stone said the crash was reported at 9:38 p.m. April 19 along Pico, west of Calle Amanecer. Firefighters had to remove Collins from his vehicle -- which appeared to be a Subaru in crash debris -- by mechanical means and had him en route to Mission Hospital by 10 p.m. According to the Orange County coroner, Collins died at Mission on April 28, …
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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 …
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Sgt. Manuel Loggins Jr., who was fatally shot in San Clemente, will be laid to rest in his Illinois hometown after a private funeral.
A police escort and Marine casualty officer took the casket of Marine Sgt. Manuel Loggins Jr. from a Chicago Airport to a funeral home in his native Joliet, Ill., late Wednesday, according to a news report. Loggins, who was shot and killed Feb. 7 by an Orange County Sheriff's deputy, will be buried after a private funeral Friday, according to a report in the Herald-News, a publication of the Chicago Sun-Times. The shooting, which occurred after a traffic stop in San Clemente and was witnessed by Loggins' two young daughters, who were with him, has ignited considerable controversy and remains under investigation. To read the full story about Loggins' funeral and burial, click here.
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 …
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. …
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Surfers are invited to memorialize the founder of Surfline on Sunday in Huntington Beach.
A memorial paddle out to honor Surfline.com founder Sean Collins has been rescheduled to Sunday off the Huntington Beach Pier. The paddle out will start at 11 a.m. and last about 30 minutes, according to a Facebook announcement. Collins, 59, a Seal Beach resident, died Monday after suffering a heart attack while playing tennis. According to Surfline, a memorial fund has also been set up. Collins' family will use donations "to contribute to various charitable causes Sean would support." Checks can be sent to the Sean Collins Surfline Charitable Fund, 300 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 310, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. The paddle out was originally set for Saturday.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Sean Collins, Seal Beach resident and founder of Surfline, suffered an apparent heart attack Monday.
Sean Collins, surfing hall-of-famer, founder of Surfline and one of the sport’s most influential figures, has died. According to friends of the family, the 59-year-old had a heart attack while playing tennis Monday. Collins combined science and technology with his passion for surfing and became the world’s foremost authority for surf reports. Surfers worldwide turned to his forecasts to find the next big swell, and Collins’ Surfline was the first to install beach webcams around the world to provide real-time images of surf conditions. “I call him the Steve Jobs of Seal Beach,” said surfer Jake Tellkamp. “He is an innovator. More surfers turn to Surfline than any other site in the world.” Studying charts and maps, and consulting …
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.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Elaine Gjonovich started a local fitness club and helped design a map of San Clemente's trail system. On Monday, she succumbed to a rare form of cancer.
Elaine Gjonovich, of San Clemente died Monday, leaving behind a husband, four daughters, four grandchildren and countless friends and family members. She succumbed after her fight with a rare form of cancer. She was 51. “The family is comforted by the fact that she knew where she would go when she passed on, and she is now dancing with her Jesus in heaven,” said her husband Richard Gjonovich. “Her faith was just huge to her, and it’s how friends and family are getting through.” Friends and community members had banded together over the past months to help defray medical costs through fundraisers. Elaine Gjonovich started the Outdoor Fitness Adventure Club, leading hundreds—if not thousands—through the trails around San Clemente, her …
Nick Newton
7:57 am on Friday, April 13, 2012
RIP Manny. more ›