Jurors recommend death for serial killerTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:24PMSANTA ANA – Courtroom spectators applauded Tuesday when an Orange County jury recommended that serial killer Rodney James Alcala be put to death for five sexual assault and torture murders committed in the 1970s.Alcala, who represented himself...
Bliss Thru Shopping: Just bead itFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:41AMWe didn’t intend to stay. And wander. And ogle the pendants. And pet the cat. But in shopping and in life, one has to remain open to the unexpected. Plus, the cat was very fluffy.
Hints From HeloiseWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:00PMPutting Odor on the Run
Heloise 3/4/10Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:21PMPUTTING ODOR ON THE RUNDear Heloise: Do you have a cure for odor in running shoes? — Pat, via e-mailDear Pat: Smelly shoes can be... well, stinky! Hot weather, perspiration, wearing them daily as well as not letting them air out all can contribute. You can deodorize and help neutralize odor by sprinkling 3 or 4 tablespoons of baking soda in each shoe. Let sit for several hours or overnight, and ...
'First' antique show goes well for combined ChamberSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:02AMCROWN POINT -- The first time for everything can be fraught with concern, but taking over the Crown Point Chamber of Commerce's semi-annual Antique Show was a breeze. Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce Membership Coordinator Dawn Stokes-Fridrich had nothing but praise for the operation put together by former Greater Crown Point Chamber Executive Director Gayle Van Sessen and former Office ...
Rodney Alcala Guilty on 5 Counts of MurderFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:56AMSANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) -- A jury convicted a Southern California man Thursday of murdering four women and a 12-year-old girl in the late 1970s. Jurors took less than two days to reach guilty verdicts against Rodney Alcala after six weeks of testimony.
Man, 66, convicted of five serial slayingsFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 3:06AMSANTA ANA (AP) -- A jury convicted an amateur photographer Thursday for the third time in the murder of a 12-year-old girl and also found him guilty in the brutal stranglings of four women, whose deaths went unsolved for decades until investigators
California man convicted of five slayings of women in 1970sFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:34AMA jury convicted an amateur photographer Thursday for the third time in the murder of a 12-year-old girl and also found him guilty in the brutal stranglings of four women whose deaths went unsolved for decades until investigators discovered DNA and other evidence tying the cases together.
California man convicted of 5 serial slayingsThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:57PMA jury convicted an amateur photographer Thursday of murdering a 12-year-old girl and four women in the late 1970s, setting the stage for a possible death penalty in a legal saga that has dragged on 30 years.
California man convicted of 5 serial slayingsThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:28PMA jury convicted a Southern California man Thursday of murdering four women and a 12-year-old girl in the late 1970s.
California man convicted of 5 serial slayingsThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:26PMSANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - A jury convicted a Southern California man Thursday of murdering four women and a 12-year-old girl in the late 1970s. Jurors took less than two days to reach guilty verdicts against Rodney Alcala after six weeks of testimony.
Rodney Alcala GUILTY: Convicted Of 5 Serial SlayingsThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:18PMWhat's Your Reaction? SANTA ANA, Calif. — A jury convicted a Southern California man Thursday of murdering four women and a 12-year-old girl in the late 1970s.
First dazzling look at new Santa Paula Art MuseumWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:34PMInvitees got the first dazzling look at the Santa Paula Art Museum at a sneak preview of the show, featuring those who started the community down the public art path, at receptions held Saturday.
Closing arguments ending in CA serial killing caseTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 2:30PMClosing arguments are ending in the case of a Southern California man accused of killing four women and a 12-year-old girl in the late 1970s.
Prosecutor: Man Stalked, Killed 5 WomenTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 4:21AMSANTA ANA, Calif. -- A man accused of five serial slayings in the late 1970s stalked women like prey, kept binoculars in his car and took earrings as trophies from some of his victims after they died, a prosecutor said Monday.
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Prosecutor: Man Stalked, Killed 5 WomenTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:29AMA California prosecutor says a man arrested on five counts of murder hunted his victims like animals before brutalizing them.
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Prosecutor: Man stalked, killed victimsMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 6:56PMA man accused of five serial slayings in the late 1970s was a hunter who stalked women like prey and took earrings as trophies after they died, a prosecutor said Monday.
Prosecutor: Man stalked, killed 5 Calif. victimsMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 4:17PMA man accused of five serial slayings in the late 1970s was a hunter who stalked women like prey and took earrings as trophies after they died, a prosecutor said Monday.
Closing Arguments Begin In Rodney Alcala TrialMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 3:02PMA prosecutor told jurors Monday to use common sense and convict a defendant who is acting as his own lawyer in a case alleging he murdered five Southern California females in the late 1970s.
Trial winds down for serial murder suspectMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 1:15PMSANTA ANA, Calif. — Rodney Alcala spent weeks making his case to jurors in a trial accusing him of five gruesome Southern California slayings. He will soon know if his risky bid to represent himself paid off.
Prosecutor: Man stalked, killed 5 Calif. victimsMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:41AMA man accused of five serial slayings in the late 1970s was a hunter who stalked women like prey and took earrings as trophies after they died, a prosecutor said Monday. "You're talking about a guy who is hunting through Southern California looking for people...
Rodney Alacala Trial: Closing Arguments BeginMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 10:49AMSANTA ANA, Calif. Rodney Alcala spent weeks making his case to jurors in a trial accusing him of five gruesome Southern California slayings. He will soon know if his risky bid to represent himself paid off.
Trial winds down for serial murder suspectMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 5:20AMSANTA ANA, Calif. - Rodney Alcala spent weeks making his case to jurors in a trial accusing him of five gruesome Southern California slayings. He will soon know if his risky bid to represent himself p...
Coeur d'Alene PressMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 4:14AMNick Ut FILE - This Jan. 11, 2010 file photo shows Rodney Alcala, a former death row inmate who was twice convicted of the 1979 killing of a 12-year-old Huntington Beach girl, sitting in Orange County Superior Court in Santa Ana, Calif.
Couple amasses impressive collection of sea fossilsTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 5:44AMPeople ignore Helen Beatenbough's slow stroll and downward gaze to the endless swales of crushed rock and beaten shells. Those seafaring folks have eyes for the ocean alone. But what she envisions are the wildlife shapes of the sea itself.
South Bay police log: Carson, unincorporated county area, TorranceMonday, February 15, 2010 @ 9:05PMRecent police activities for Carson, unincorporated county area and Torrance. RELATED LINKS: » BLOG: Keep up to date with South Bay crime and court news » BLOG: Track South Bay court cases » South Bay crime stats
David LazarusMonday, February 15, 2010 @ 2:06PMNelson Davis runs a video production company in Hollywood with six employees. He used to pay all of his workers' health insurance premiums.
Police BlotterMonday, February 15, 2010 @ 10:23AMThe following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Skokie Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination.
Sierra Vista Police Reports Feb. 3-4, 2010Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 11:50PMWednesday, Feb. 3 7:09 a.m. A hit-and-run wreck was reported at Charleston Road and Colombo Avenue. After a check of the area, the vehicle thought to be involved was not found. 8:01 a.m. A two-vehicle noninjury wreck was reported at Wilcox Drive and Buffalo Soldier Trail. 8:04 a.m. A two-vehicle noninjury wreck was reported at Wilcox Drive and Fifth Street. 8:08 a.m. An employee at Joyce Clark ...
Defendant in killings says he was at Knott'sTuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 3:39PMSANTA ANA - Rodney James Alcala, accused in a string of slayings, faced his jury this morning and insisted he has an alibi for the time when a 12-year-old Huntington Beach girl was kidnapped and killed more than 30 years ago. Alcala, defending...
Police blotterFriday, January 29, 2010 @ 2:07AMMain Street: Vincent J. DiCastro, 41, of Market Street was charged Jan. 5 with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor, after he was found with narcotics in his car during a traffic stop, police said.
Yamaha EPH-30 Inner Ear Headphones (black)Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 5:01PMThe Yamaha EPH-30 Inner Ear Headphones are a fantastic option for anyone on a budget, offering sound quality on par with the sound of sets that cost at least twice as much.
Suspect in 4 burglaries caught in Spring GardenWednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 11:24PMBaby teeth were among the booty seized last week from a convicted felon who is a suspect in four home burglaries since December in the northern suburbs.
Health briefsSunday, January 17, 2010 @ 1:04AMHealth related news and events going on in the Pensacola area.
Trial Begins In Five '70s Calif. MurdersMonday, January 11, 2010 @ 9:14PMA man representing himself in a potential death penalty trial involving five grisly 1970s murders sparred Monday with a retired homicide investigator after the witness explained graphic evidence from one of the slayings.
Prosecutor Details Murders at Accused Serial Killer's TrialMonday, January 11, 2010 @ 4:59PMAn accused serial killer who is representing himself in his death penalty case listened quietly Monday while a prosecutor delivered an opening statement outlining the grisly murder of four women and a 12-year-old girl.
Trial begins for man accused in 5 slayingsMonday, January 11, 2010 @ 4:53PMSANTA ANA – A former Death Row inmate sat at a counsel table scribbling notes this morning as a prosecutor accused him of torture, rape, kidnap and murder in the deaths of five females in the late 1970s. Rodney James Alcala, 66, who is representing...
Prosecutor Details 5 Killings In Calif. TrialMonday, January 11, 2010 @ 4:39PMAn accused serial killer, who is representing himself in his death penalty case, listened quietly Monday while a prosecutor delivered an opening statement outlining the grisly slayings of four women and a 12-year-old girl.
Prosecutor details 5 killings in Calif. trialMonday, January 11, 2010 @ 3:44PMAn accused serial killer who is representing himself in his death penalty case listened quietly Monday while a prosecutor delivered an opening statement outlining the grisly slayings of four women and a 12-year-old girl. Defendant Rodney James Alcala, 66, deferred his own opening statement until later in the trial. He faces five counts of first-degree murder in the strangling and beating deaths ...
Trial Begins for Accused Serial Killer Rodney AlcalaMonday, January 11, 2010 @ 2:09PMSANTA ANA -- Opening statements began Monday in the third trial of accused serial killer Rodney Alcala. This time the 66 year old genius is representing himself, a move considered risky by many legal experts.
Dogeared to debut 'Sex and the City' jewelryThursday, January 7, 2010 @ 6:33PMNew York-- Sex and the City 2 won't be hitting theaters until May, but eager fans can satiate themselves for now with a new jewelry line inspired by the four stylish New York characters who brought the hit cable TV series and subsequent original film to life.
Dogeared Jewels & Gifts Licenses Sex and the City® Brand for Jewelry LineWednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 5:30AMDogeared Jewels & Gifts, a trendsetting fashion brand that creates handcrafted jewelry in Los Angeles, announced today that it has officially licensed the Sex and the City® brand from HBO® to create a new a line of jewelry.
News in brief for Monday, Dec. 28, 2009Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 4:09AMState Rep. Will Tallman, R-New Oxford, has relocated his satellite office in Upper Adams to the Harbaugh-Thomas Library and is holding an open house to celebrate.