Mental illness cited in killing by long-time suspect Eckstrom
Carl Eckstrom age 23 faces charges of four killings and a wounding after a Jan 7 shooting spree in Orange County. The defense emphasizes his mental state, noting years of intermittent psychiatric care and gun purchases since September. His father testified Eckstrom framed and hung his submachine gun as a wall trophy. Two sheriff's deputies were killed, along with two other victims at Cerritos and Lakewood. The case proceeds in Santa Ana Superior Court with a lengthy defense planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Geivet
Carl A. Eckstrom
Eehis
Carl Eckstrom
Santa Ana Superior Court
Young Eckstrom
Long Beach State University
Orange County
Eckstroms
Westminster Municipal Court
Cerritos
Lakewood
Carl Wilson
Donald Schneider
Michael Jeffries
Downey
Rosemary Vasquez
Bellgardens
Arking
Cecelia
Eckstrom
Ron Butler
Butler
Carl
Locomotive Fire Delays New York Rush Hour Trains
A locomotive caught fire in a tunnel during rush hour Tuesday night, delaying thousands of commuters and blocking traffic out of Grand Central Terminal for eight hours. Firemen treated for smoke inhalation. three crewmen slightly hurt. Fire marshals plan a hearing. officials faulted the railroad for slow fire department access. Passengers moved to rear cars and trains rerouted causing massive delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grand Central Terminal
Elect
New Haven
Iconn
Berkeley pot initiative voided by Alameda County court ruling
Alameda County Superior Court Judge Lional J. Wilson ruled the Berkeley Marijuana Initiative void and unconstitutional, ordering Berkeley city officials to stop directing police arrests in the nearby city. The decision, issued after lengthy arguments, preserves a May 3 petition and notes potential conflict with state law requiring council approval for arrests. The measure had been approved by Berkeley voters on April 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Berkeley
Alameda County
Superior Court
Lional J. Wilson
University of California
Wilson
Lowell Jensen
Berkeley Ferry
Southern California Gas seeks 23 cent monthly rate hike
S California Gas filed a rate increase to cover an $18.9 million rise caused by El Paso Natural Gas Co. The hike would raise the average residential bill by 23 cents monthly, with the company stressing the increase recoups higher costs and does not boost earnings. Federal hearings and decisions follow the filing, and refunds or pass-throughs depend on the utilities commission ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOS Angeles
UPI
Southern California Gas Co
el Paso Natural Gas Co
Harry P. Letton Jr
el Paso
Federal Power Commission
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tunnel
Grand Central
Grand Coulee
Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake
Columbia River
S. Calif
Fernnce
California
Contius Boater Hane
Ee BO
OAS
BAR
ICR
Thasdat Wam
Hooh
Dr. Chan
Eta Cuese
Specaalst
Carpeteria
Dacron
Chaige
Angeles ‘Times
Garpey
West
Firsteynar
Piy E A
Ty Ozite
Nia Caufoce
la Vineali
Polyes
Turee Col
AML
Herculon
IAG
Iriously
Allied Nyl
Hollywood
Laurel Canyon Blvd
Canoga Park
Sherman Way
Cie
W. Los Angeles
Wilshire
Torrance
Artesia
Vermont Ave
Ventura
E. Main St
le Ees
West Covina
E. Workman Ave
Pasadena
Long Beach
Bellflower Blvd
Montclair
Hall Boulevard
Anaheim
N. Euchel
Millerae
el Camino Real SF
San Carlos
San Jose
Fountain Valley
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!