MAN RESCUED AFTER CRANE ACCIDENT IN POINT LOMA
\nA man operating a large industrial crane on Rosecrans Street near Kellogg Street was seriously injured when the machine tipped over at a Point Loma work site on May 5.
\nAfter the crane tipped over, the victim was pinned inside against an electrical box on the ground, according to San Diego Fire-Rescue Department spokesman Lee Swanson.
\nEmergency crews spent more than an hour cutting through the crane to free the victim, who was subsequently airlifted to a hospital for treatment of major injuries.
\nSwanson said the crane apparently toppled over while the user was using it to move a cargo container.
\n\u2014 Dave Schwab ALLEGED JEWELRY-STORE ROBBER TO STAND TRIAL
\nAn Ocean Beach man has been ordered to stand trial on charges of robbery and premeditated attempted murder of the owner of a jewelry store in El Cajon who was repeatedly struck with the blunt end of a hatchet.
\nTravis Scott Kelley, 24, was also ordered to stand trial for attempted mayhem, three burglaries, assault, elder abuse, grand-theft firearm and fraudulent use of another person\u2019s credit card. A trial date was set for May 27.
\nThe victim, Carl Hamlin, 75, testified at last month\u2019s preliminary hearing before El Cajon Superior Court Judge John Thompson about the Jan. 22 incident, which left him with a concussion and skull fracture. Deputy District Attorney Gordon Davis said Hamlin had more than 200 stitches to close a head wound.
\nThe alleged getaway driver, Ali Armeen Toombs, 21, of La Mesa, was ordered to stand trial for robbery, felony assault, burglary and fraudulent use of another person\u2019s identification. The store\u2019s security camera footage was shown at the hearing. Davis said Kelley\u2019s fingerprints were found on the inside door and that Hamlin\u2019s blood was found on his person and on the passenger side of the getaway car.
\nDavis said Kelley faces a life term in prison if he is convicted of premeditated attempted murder. Kelley was arrested Jan. 24 in Ocean Beach by the San Diego Regional Fugitive Task Force.
\nThey have pleaded not guilty. Kelley and Toombs remain in jail on bail figures of $1 million and $300,000 respectively.
\n\u2014 Neal Putnam LIFEBUARDS INITIATE RESCUE AFTER DUO OB PIER JUMPS
\nSan Diego lifeguards were called out early April 29 when a man and woman jumped from the Ocean Beach Pier. \u00a0Lifeguards launched a boat and fire-rescue helicopter. The man, identified as being in his 20s, was in the surf, holding on to a quarter-inch-thick line. A lifeguard jumped from the pier to rescue him, according to San Diego Fire-Rescue Department officials.
\nThe man\u2019s companion was not immediately spotted, and a search was initiated. She was spotted on the beach a few minutes later and said she had made it to shore on her own. \u00a0
\n\u00a0The victims were evaluated at the scene and taken to a hospital, according to officials.
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\nGOOD SAMARITANS HELP SAVE NEAR-DROWNING VICTIM
\nSan\u00a0Diego\u00a0lifeguards were notified April 29 of a person being dragged out of the water at Dog Beach in Ocean Beach. An\u00a0unidentified man in his 30s was found face down, wearing\u00a0a full wetsuit.
\nWitnesses pulled\u00a0the victim from\u00a0the\u00a0water\u00a0and\u00a0began\u00a0resuscitation efforts.
\nLifeguards,\u00a0the San\u00a0Diego\u00a0Fire-Rescue Department \u00a0and\u00a0police\u00a0responded. \u00a0Lifeguards transported the medics and patient from\u00a0the beach to the parking lot. \u00a0
\nOfficials said that by the time the victim left in the ambulance, he was talking. He\u00a0said\u00a0he\u00a0had\u00a0been\u00a0swimming\u00a0but\u00a0gave\u00a0no\u00a0other\u00a0details\u00a0of\u00a0what happened\u00a0to\u00a0him. HOME, GARDEN TOUR AND CRAFT FAIRE IS MAY 17
\n\u00a0Loma Portal Elementary School will host its 2014 Home & Garden Tour and Craft Faire on Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\u00a0
\n\u00a0The Home & Garden Tour will feature eight homes in the Loma Portal neighborhood, offering views, charming architectural details, recent renovations, beautiful interior design, amazing spaces for entertaining and a variety of wonderful gardens \u2014 all unique to Loma Portal.
\n\u00a0The craft fair will take place on the front lawn of Loma Portal Elementary throughout the tour.\u00a0 Vendors will offer a variety of one-of-a-kind items for sale.\u00a0 In addition, a drawing will be held for opportunities to win exciting prizes such as valuable gift certificates from community businesses.\u00a0\u00a0
\n\u00a0Tickets to the event are $20 in advance or $25 the day of the event, and may be purchased online before the day of the event at www.sandi.net\/-lomaportal.\u00a0 Tickets are also available in the main office of Loma Portal Elementary School, located at 3341 Browning St. For more information, call (619) 223-1683.\u00a0
\n\u00a0All proceeds from this event directly benefit Loma Portal Elementary\u2019s school wide music program.\u00a0 FUNDRAISING EVENT TO AID WOUNDED WARRIORS
\nThe fundraising EOD Warrior 5K and 1K Kids Run benefiting wounded warriors will be Monday, May 26 on Memorial Day from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at NTC Park at Liberty Station.
\nExplosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) is a joint-service military occupational skill within the Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force, utilizing specially trained teams to disarm unexploded ordnance.
\nUpward of 1,500 people are expected to particpate in this second annual event, which supports the EOD Warrior Foundation. The foundation provides financial assistance and support to active-duty and veteran wounded, injured or ill EOD warriors and their families, as well as maintaining the EOD memorial.
\nThe race cost is $25 to $45 for adults, $10 for kids.
\n“The race itself starts at 9 a.m. with registration at 7:30 a.m.,” said event spokesman Wade Hilderbrand. “There will be a beer garden and a silent auction. It\u2019s very family friendly.”
\nIn the last six years, the EOD Warriors Foundation has provided assistance to more than 350 EOD families including providing more than $300,000 in grants and assistance to 53 families, 21 of which had newly combat-injured.
\nFor more information visit www.eod-warrior5k.org. HISTORICAL SOCIETY PLANS ANOTHER OB?EXPOSED!
\nThe Ocean Beach Historical Society presents another installment of OB EXPOSED!, featuring photographic impressions of Ocean Beach and Point Loma.
\nThe culmination of the annual contest takes place Friday, May 16 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Masonic Center, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd.
\nThe main event will feature KPBS “Wonderland” series documentarian\u00a0Noah Tafolla.
\nOB EXPOSED! is a photo exhibit and contest open to all levels and ages. Old photos, new photos, color or black-and-white pictures are welcome, but they must have been taken in the Ocean Beach or Point Loma areas. Winning categories
\n\u2022 Best in Show: best color, best black-and-white, best vintage (historic), best “special effects”;
\n\u2022 Best Child\u2019s Under Age 16 & People\u2019s Choice (voted by show guests).
\nPhotos in the above categories will be judged and eligible for prizes. Winners in each category will be awarded cash prizes and a ribbon. Photographers are asked to donate image to the OBHS archives.
\n\u2022 Professional Category: for exhibit only. Not judged.
\n\u2022 Professionals can display cards and\/or brochures by their work. They may donate photos if they choose to. Specifications
\nSubmissions are due May 15 to: OB Business Center, 4876 Santa Monica Ave., between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
\nThe limit is five total photos, other than the vintage (historic) category. OB Exposed! forms are available at\u00a0the OB Business Center.
\nAll photos must be mounted on white or black card stock, matboard or other art paper. No frames.
\nFill out the form and attach to the back of the photo. Include a $2 entry fee per photo. The Ocean Beach Historical Society is not responsible for lost or damaged photos.
\nFor more information, visit obhistory.wordpress.com. USPS?LETTER CARRIERS TO HELP \u2018STAMP OUT HUNGER\u2019 May 10 United Postal Service Office says its letter carriers care about the people in the communities they serve. On Saturday, May 10 they will do a lot more than deliver mail and packages. They will also pick up non-perishable food donations left at mailboxes as they visit every home in the nation. It is a very simple and easy concept: the public is asked to leave nonperishable food in a sturdy bag by their mailbox on May 10. The food will be collected and delivered to local charities that provide it to people who need it \u2014 right in the same community. Hunger and malnutrition in America are more serious problems than most people realize. With high food prices and current economic conditions, more families than ever struggle to keep food on the table. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s annual study measuring food security in the United States, the number of Americans living in food-insecure homes is more than 50 million,
\nThrough hard work, dedication and compassion ? and the support of customers in the communities they serve letter carriers collected over 74 million pounds of food last year and over 1 billion pounds during more than two decades. They are “Building on a Billion” this year and counting on the public\u2019s generosity once again to help feed the hungry. Follow the USPS hunger-fighting campaign on twitter.com\/USPS and “like” them at facebook.com\/USPS. For more information about the U.S. Postal Service, visit usps.com and usps.com\/postalfacts.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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