Quake forecaster Minturn vows to stay quiet after miss
Hawthorne geophysicist Dr Henry Minturn says he will stop going public with earthquakes predictions after his forecast for December 20 failed to materialize. He notes recent Pacific quakes from Hawaii to off Canada roughly fit his lunar alignment theory but acknowledges possible criticism. His move aims to raise public awareness of quake risks.
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Safeway Robber Roger Boyd Sentenced After Guilty Plea
Roger Boyd aged 24 brother of Deborah Joy Kantaeng, was sentenced to state prison after pleading guilty to armed robbery at a Safeway on May 15. Judge Ellsworth Beam delayed term, with sentence to be set by the State Adult Authority following a pre sentence diagnostic review.
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Long Beach man gets prison for hire-kill plot
A 32-year-old Long Beach man, Richard Salinas, admitted attempting to hire a killer to murder his mother Zoila A. Smith. He was sentenced to state prison after pleading guilty on November 30. Salinas offered $1900 for the hit and was arrested after a gang member reported the plan. He had previously been arrested for assault on his mother.
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Classified ads invite readers to find housing fast with listings for rooms apartments and homes in town. Includes options for immediate occupancy and varied price ranges. Local brokers and landlords are promoting available rentals.
Edison rates unchanged by state utility board decision
Edison will keep current rates at least until May after the California PUC denied a full increase, offsetting a 44.5 million boost due to lower fuel costs. The decision allows an 8.8 percent return, grants 900,000 for advertising, and 2.4 million for a conservation program while consumer fuel costs are reviewed next May.
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