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 19, 2012
The Mission Viejo-raised porn performer died following a police scuffle.
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Thursday, April 19
By Kathleen Miles More testing is required to determine the cause of death of adult film actor Marland Anderson, known professionally as Sledge Hammer, the Los Angeles Department of the Coroner told The Huffington Post on Wednesday. The autopsy was conducted Tuesday but the cause of death has been deferred, pending tests that could include toxicology, histology, pathology or collection of investigative reports, according to a source who did not want to be named at the coroner's office. "Even if it’s a bullet to the head," if it's a high profile case, the cause of death will be deferred in order to "cover all bases," the source said. Anderson was tasered twice in an attempt to restrain him while he was en route to the hospital, where he was…
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Marland Anderson died at 39 after a police scuffle left him in a coma.
Porn actor and Mission Viejo High School alum Sledge Hammer died Friday, five days after police took him to a hospital for attempting suicide and eventually subdued him after an ambulance scuffle. Hammer, whose real name was Marland Anderson, died at a Northridge hospital Friday morning, the L.A. Times reports. Anderson had cut himself with a knife, according to the Times. Friends and coworkers came to Anderson's defense on blogs and Twitter since the news of his death. Police mishandled the situation, according to a woman calling herself Alexa and claiming to be his girlfriend who was with him when police arrived. "According to the doctors/nurses I spoke to, he got scared and started to panic, and the LAPD responded by tazing him six …
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Booking such acts as Bob Dylan, Brian Wilson and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ken Phebus spent his life connecting fans and musicians.
The man who booked concerts at Lake Mission Viejo for 20 years died Saturday of a heart attack in Mission Viejo, according to several news reports. Ken Phebus was 64. By his own count, talent scout Phebus booked over 7,000 shows, mostly in Southern California. More shows, he claimed, than anyone else in the business. The musicians he worked with included a who's who of musical talent, from Al Green and Tina Turner to Ray Charles and Johnny Cash. And while many remember him as the booking agent for The Galaxy in Santa Ana and The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, he is perhaps best remembered in Mission Viejo for his lake concert bookings. He brought a variety of musicians to the lake, including Ray Manzarek of the Doors, Brian Setzer, …
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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 23, 2012
The popular band instructor at Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate will have his life celebrated at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center.
Donn Jones, who brought music to the lives of thousands who passed through his classeroom at Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate, will be remembered Saturday in a "Celebration of Life" program at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center. Jones died Jan. 31 after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 58. Attendees are asked to dress comfortably, with Hawaiian shirts or RSM band shirts the preferred fashion statement. Musical performances are expected by Jones' former students, the Mission Viejo High Jazz Band, and the RSM Intermediate teacher band Sweet Cream. in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the RSM Intermediate Music Booster Club on behalf of Donn Jones. The Lake Forest resident began teaching at RSM Intermediate in …
Monday, February 20, 2012
Vote for your favorite place in our Best of Mission Viejo poll.
Mouthwatering. Succulent. Delicious. It's Game On in determining the best hamburger in town. Patch readers have had a week to consider the best burger in their little patch of America, and it's time to vote. Texture. Aroma. Taste. Everything is in play when it comes to choosing how you want to spend your $2, or maybe you're willing to spend $9. Does cost matter? The ... best ... burger. Regardless. And if there's a burger joint that's not on the list, go ahead and write in your candidate in the comments. We know a good thing when we see it, and we can add it to the ballot—or count the write-in votes. Patch loves an underdog. So take a few seconds—literally, a few seconds—and punch the ticket for some local eatery to be crowned burger …
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Family and friends spoke about the life of Jessica Joy Rees, who died this month from cancer, at a service that drew thousands to Lake Forest.
Family and friends of Jessica Joy Rees made the Wednesday evening celebration of her life one the 12-year-old herself would have enjoyed. Thousands attended the Saddleback Church service in memory of the young swimmer, a member of the Mission Viejo Nadadores better known as "Jessie," who died Jan. 5 after a 10-month battle with cancer. The service included Jessica's favorite Bible passages, favorite Christian songs—the ones that she listened to during cancer treatments—and, at its end, favorite treats—candy, cupcakes and cookies. One of the handful of relatives and friends asked to speak, a teacher of Jessica's recalled her unassuming nature, sharing that Jessica once requested the smallest part in a school play. After the Rancho Santa …
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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. …
Friday, January 6, 2012
Jessica Joy "Jessie" Rees fought two brain tumors. The 12-year-old inspired a foundation to encourage children like her facing deadly diseases.
Twelve-year-old Jessica Joy Rees has died after a 10-month struggle with two brain tumors. Rees, a Rancho Santa Margarita resident, swam for the Mission Viejo Nadadores, and her father is a pastor at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest. After an MRI revealed an inoperable brain tumor March 3, 2011, "Jessie" Rees began encouraging other kids with cancer. She inspired a foundation called NEGU—"Never Ever Give Up." On her Facebook page, Jessie explained her philosophy. "My mission is to encourage kids fighting cancer to Never Ever Give Up by spreading hope, joy and love," she wrote. "A cheerful heart is great medicine." Donors to NEGU received JoyJars, as is explained in the attached YouTube video. After six months of chemotherapy, the tumor was…
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12:02 am on Friday, April 20, 2012
when i was restrained in the recovery room after surgery i could not breathe due to coagulation of saliva in my throat. i behaved much like Anderson as I tried to breathe. my girlfriend disobeyed hospital staff and released me so i could clear my throat to breathe. anderson's psychological disorder made him think much worse was happening and he resisted. his body got confused and caused the coma… more ›