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BY SARA CARDINE

With a special election for an open seat on the Orange County Board of Su- pervisors set for March 9, one hopeful —Costa Mesa Mayor Katrina Foley — wasted no time pressing virtual flesh Saturday in an online campaign kickoff. Supporters, volunteers and friends of the Democratic candidate gathered in a video conference call to learn what Fo- ley has in store in the 60 days leading up to the election and her plans for the county if the campaign succeeds. The recently reelected mayor took a moment to recognize riots Wednesday Raul Roa|Staff Photographer in Washington, D.C., in which five peo- THE CITY OF COSTA MESA along with the Orange County Health Care Agency and 360 Clinic are providing free COVID-19 testing at ple were killed as a mob breached the the Costa Mesa Senior Center on 19th Street, by appointment, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through March. U.S. Capitol, and the election Tuesday of U.S. senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff in Georgia that gave Democrats a potential advantage in Congress. Costa Mesa offering free “America was under siege this week- end. We all survived, but we have much more work to do,” she told a video crowd of nearly 150 people. “Now, we have to turn to Orange County — we walk-up COVID-19 testing have to galvanize more people.” Foley vowed to support organized la- bor and described her priorities in office The Orange County Health Health Care Agency and the 360 Clinic, the cials on Saturday recorded 4,204 new cases, would be overseeing COVID-19 vaccine kiosk is anticipated to provide up to 500 bringing the cumulative total of co- distribution, getting businesses back up Care Agency logs 4,204 tests per day. ronavirus infections to 185,481 cases. and running and protecting public em- infections, 43 more deaths Clinicians will be on hand to answer With 43 new deaths reported, the coun- ployees and essential workers, in part, Saturday as the number of questions, and those tested will receive re- tywide fatality rate rose to 2,041. by continuing to support mask wearing fatalities in O.C. rises to 2,041. sults within 24 to 72 hours via text message Area hospitals reported 2,221 residents in public. or email. Costa Mesa Mayor Katrina Foley were being treated for COVID-19, with 528 She said she’d also side with teachers BY SARA CARDINE said in a release issued Thursday city offi- in intensive care units. The county’s seven- on education and mental health issues, cials were grateful to be able to offer testing day average of new cases remained fixed work with cities to reduce homelessness While lines of cars at Orange County options to even more residents. Saturday at 67.8 per 100,000 residents. and focus on creating a climate action COVID-19 testing super sites continue to “This new testing and health kiosk at our Another 17,080 tests were issued, bring- plan to reduce greenhouse emissions. wrap around city blocks, area residents on Senior Center will allow those who live on ing the cumulative number of tests issued Those views would place her in a mi- Saturday took advantage of a new weekend the Westside better access to testing and to 2,223,962 and accounting for a seven- nority on the five-person board, whose testing option at the Costa Mesa Senior healthcare resources closer to home,” day average testing positivity rate of 17.1%. remaining members favor the Republi- Center. Costa Mesa Mayor Katrina Foley said in a Here are the latest cumulative co- can party 3 to 1. Undaunted, Foley said Awalk-up testing kiosk outside the 19th statement. “Testing for COVID-19 is an im- ronavirus case counts and COVID-19 Saturday the county is due for a change. Street facility will offer free coronavirus portant tool to help us get this virus under deaths for select cities in Orange County: “We cannot forget all the people who swab testing, by appointment, from 9 a.m. control.” •Santa Ana: 34,258 cases; 393 deaths are suffering right now from poor lead- to 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday Registration is available at 360clinic.md, •Anaheim: 31,432 cases; 432 deaths ership, from the very top all the way through March. and visitors must bring a form of identifi- •Huntington Beach: 7,446 cases; 113 down to the county,” she said. “We need Made possible by a partnership between cation and an insurance card, if available. the city of Costa Mesa, the Orange County Orange County Health Care Agency offi- See COVID-19, page A5 See Foley, page A5 Debunking the myths OBITUARY of COVID-19 vaccine

BY TRIBUNE isn’t safe because it was rapidly CONTENT AGENCY developed. Fact: Many pharmaceutical DEAR MAYO CLINIC: There companies invested significant has been a lot of news coverage resources into quickly devel- about the forthcoming oping a vaccine for COVID-19 COVID-19 vaccines, but the because of the worldwide effects more I read, the more I am con- of the pandemic. The emer- fused about whether these vac- gency situation warranted an cines will be safe and effective. emergency response, but that Can you clear up some of the doesn’t mean that companies mystery? bypassed safety protocols or ANSWER: As the COVID-19 performed inadequate testing. pandemic has continued Mayo Clinic recommends the around the world, the brightest use of vaccines that we are con- hope for ending the pandemic fident are safe. While there are has been the vaccines being de- many COVID-19 vaccine candi- veloped. dates in development, the Pfizer People have been sharing a lot vaccine is the first authorized for of claims and misinformation, emergency use by the FDA. and this may make you hesitant This vaccine was created us- as to whether these COVID-19 ing new technology based on vaccines are safe and effective. the molecular structure of the Below are the top myths and virus that allows it to be free Richard Drew | Associated Press facts about COVID-19 vaccines: Myth: The COVID-19 vaccine See Myths, page A5 DODGERS MANAGER autographs a baseball inside the Dodgertown locker room on Feb.15,1990. Heart attack claims the life of Dodgers

ALSO FROM THE DAILY PILOT: legendary manager Tom Lasorda, 93

BY HELENE ELLIOTT 10:09p.m. Thursday suffered a the team and baseball, a mentor to sudden cardiopulmonary arrest. players and coaches, he always Tom Lasorda, who in 20 years as He was transported to the hospital had time for an autograph and a the Dodgers manager won two with resuscitation in progress and story for his many fans and he was championships, four was pronounced dead at agood friend. He will be dearly National League pennants and 10:57p.m. missed.” eight division titles and always in- Afriend to presidents and Little “In a franchise that has cele- sisted that he bled Dodger blue Leaguers, a devout Catholic with a brated such great legends of the out of loyalty to the organization, talent for rapid-fire profanity, a game, no one who wore the uni- has died at age 93. self-promoter who tirelessly raised form embodied the Dodger spirit The vibrant and voluble Lasorda funds for convents and disaster as much as Tommy Lasorda,” spent 71 seasons with the Dodgers victims through banquets and Dodger President and CEO Stan and was among the few remaining speeches, Lasorda spanned several Kasten said. “A tireless spokesman links to the club’s Brooklyn roots. eras in baseball and — along with for baseball, his dedication to the In and out of the hospital in recent Vin Scully and Sandy Koufax — sport and the team he loved was years for heart, back and shoulder achieved near-mythical status unmatched. He was a champion problems, Lasorda died of a heart among loyal Dodger fans. who at critical moments seem- attack Thursday night, according “My family, my partners and I ingly willed his teams to victory. to the Dodgers. were blessed to have spent a lot of The Dodgers and their fans will Drew A. Kelley He had returned to his Fullerton time with Tommy,” said Mark Wal- miss him terribly. Tommy is quite HOAG CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT IN NEWPORT BEACH home Tuesday from an extended ter, Dodgers owner and chairman. POSTPONED INDEFINITELY DUE TO COVID-19 PAGE A6 stay in the hospital and at “He was a great ambassador for See Lasorda, page A7 A2 SUNDAY, JANUARY10, 2021 DAILY PILOT | COASTLINE PILOT | HUNTINGTON BEACH INDEPENDENT WWW.DAILYPILOT.COM

THE DAILY COMMUTER Sex offender faces felony charges PUZZLE after allegedassault spree in H.B.

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BY SARA CARDINE suspect’s description had meanor charges, including Mathews entered a second business indecent exposure, touch- Atransient sex offender and allegedly grabbed an- ing the intimate part of ACROSS from Anaheim is facing other female victim, sexu- another person and failing 1Tree branch felony charges after he re- ally assaulting her, Smith to re-register as a sex of- 5Power; influence portedly exposed himself said. fender. 10 Salad variety and attempted to grope at “Based on his actions Convicted in 2015 on 14 Words of least three women during and statements, we believe felony charges of second- understanding arecent sexual assault he had the intent to rape degree burglary, Good- 15 Scoundrel spree in downtown Hunt- her,” he added. game has been arrested 16 Fuzzy fruit ington Beach, police offi- Smith said the woman several times in recent 17 Word with area cials reported. began yelling and man- years, mainly on misde- or zip Huntington Beach po- aged to extricate herself meanor charges, including 18 Frequently lice Lt. Brian Smith said from the situation. A annoying or molesting 20 Conclusion Justin Wayne Goodgame group of citizens in the vi- children in 2018 and inde- 21 Grooves was being held in the Or- cinity were alerted and, cent exposure and lewd 22 Jagged ange County Men’s Jail as seeing Goodgame, began conduct in public in 2017, 23 __ the way; of Friday on $1 million bail pursuing him. They man- records indicate. He re- goes first after entering multiple aged to detain him until ceived jail time for both 25 "Annie __ Your businesses Tuesday — his police arrived at the scene. incidents. Gun" 28th birthday — and sexu- “We took him into cus- Goodgame was last ar- 26 War-ending ally assaulting women tody and, while we were rested Oct. 27 for failing to agreement who worked there. doing that, we were con- re-register as a sex offend- 28 Population “At 11:53 in the morning tacted by another female er, according to court re- count SUDOKU 13 Insightful we got the first report from victim who reported he’d cords. 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COMMENTARY | RONNETTA JOHNSON AND SANDRA MORGAN MAILBAG Newport Beach offers Better understanding how human a Fire Medic Program When I lived on the peninsula, my next-door neighbor was a trafficking works in Orange County vibrant young professional who loved to do two things, surf and to go to church. Ralphie had an anuary is National Slavery and Human indelible smile and had a laugh Trafficking Prevention Month and a that would make us giggle so J crucial time to better understand hu- hard that we would snort! man trafficking and learn to spot the signs of We referred to our little com- this heinous and pervasive crime that has munity on 28th Street, as “The benefited from the ongoing COVID-19 pan- gang that couldn’t shoot straight.” demic. We took care of each other and Pre-pandemic, this business was generat- we watched out for each other, ing roughly $150 billion per year for traffick- we considered each other as ers worldwide. Now, with millions of people family. seeking work, traffickers are preying on the As the winters slowly turned desperate and the vulnerable to grow the into summers, Ralphie stopped crime. They recruit laborers through false surfing and was diagnosed with advertisements of good-paying jobs and multiple myeloma, (a type of offer young people and children an escape cancer that forms in the bone from the tension and violence in homes marrow.) We collectively took falling apart due to unemployment, abuse or care of Ralphie and on several other trauma — then traffick them into the occasions we had to call the commercial sex industry. paramedics. Make no mistake, human trafficking oc- One sunny Saturday afternoon, curs in Orange County. As service providers, Iheaded out for my walk, when I victim advocates and educators who work in suddenly received a call from partnership with law enforcement agencies Ralphie, picking up the phone I and on behalf of the Orange County Human could hear fear and panic in his Trafficking Task Force (OCHTTF), we know voice. He cried, “Peggy, hurry firsthand the horrors of human trafficking. back home and take me to the Collectively, we coordinate an informed Courtesy of Waymakers hospital, I think that I have bro- response to human trafficking by working ken my arm.” with subject matter experts and community FOREIGN DELEGATION human trafficking training takes place at the Anaheim Police Department. Ireplied, “Ralphie, let me call partners who provide accurate information the paramedics.” He begged, based on victim and perpetrator engagement “boyfriend” when the cycle of abuse begins. online through credible sources before shar- “Please no, I can’t afford it.” (I did and real-time fieldwork. The “girlfriend(s)” are pressured to sell sex ing it. Passing along anecdotal, manipulated not understand at the time what That said, we are concerned by the sensa- and hand over the money to their trafficker. or myth-based incidents takes precious he meant.) tionalized, inaccurate and misleading infor- Out of the hundreds of Orange County energy and resources away from actual vic- Iwas able to transport Ralphie mation circulating on online platforms and victims encountered by the task force, very tims in Orange County. in my car to Hoag, where he among communities in Orange County. few have met the legal definition of having During National Slavery and Human Traf- underwent surgery to “pin” to- Images of children locked in cages or ru- been kidnapped. The truth remains that ficking Prevention Month, we must all stay gether his bones in his arm. As mors of kids being kidnapped when parents vulnerable minors are more likely to be “re- aware of this global problem that affects us fall approached, we helped Ral- turn their back are instilling unnecessary fear cruited” by someone with whom they have locally and act responsibly when sharing phie return to Texas to be with his in the community. Further, this information developed a relationship, in person or online, information or reporting suspicious inci- family, where he eventually suc- does not match the facts of how human than by a stranger. dents. It starts with knowledge: Helpful re- cumbed to the disease. trafficking occurs. The National Center for Missing and Ex- sources include the Polaris Project and the Ironically, a paramedic moved ploited Children acknowledges that, while National Center for Missing and Exploited into Ralphie’s little beach cottage. THE TRUTH ABOUT HUMAN any child can be targeted, traffickers largely Children. Visit the OCHTTF to see how the He informed me about the Fire TRAFFICKING OF MINORS prey on vulnerable youth — including chil- task force is combating human trafficking Medic Program that is offered After more than a decade of combating dren who frequently run away; those who locally or listen to free podcasts hosted by through the Newport Beach Fire human trafficking in Orange County and have been sexually abused or raped; children the Global Center for Women. Department. For a base fee of $60 dealing with perpetrators and victims from with substance abuse issues and LGBTQ per year, a membership will cover across the United States, we find that the youth who have been kicked out of their RONNETTA JOHNSON is the Executive you and your family for unlimited following is true: homes or stigmatized by their families. Director of nonprofit Waymakers, which paramedic services with no out- The majority of U.S. female sex trafficking Unfortunately, sharing inaccurate social administers the Orange County Human of-pocket expenses. There is also victims are not kidnapped. Most victims media posts can divert investigative and Trafficking Task Force. DR. SANDRA aNewport Beach Business Mem- have an existing relationship with their traf- support resources from actual trafficking MORGAN is the Associate Professor & Director bership available too. ficker. It is often that a relationship begins crimes. If we are looking for the wrong signs, of the Global Center for Women, Justice at Iam appreciative that the online, the victim is “groomed” over time it’s more likely that we will miss this crime Vanguard University and Co-Chair of the U.S. Newport Beach Fire Department and is eventually coerced into selling sex. when it happens right in front of us. 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A WORD, PLEASE | JUNE CASAGRANDE Singular or plural? Making the best choice with the conjunction ‘or’

ver the years, I’ve learned ple, “has” is conjugated for the nouns. But instead of combin- imity tends to be called in, and home every year with their O alot about English gram- third-person singular: “a loved ing the nouns to form a plural the verb agrees with the nearest spouses and children am re- mar and usage — most of one has. ” subject, it excludes one of the noun,” according to Merriam- sponsible for the stain on your which I promptly forgot. I’ve tackled these “or” situa- nouns. It tells you that either Webster’s Dictionary of English carpet.” If we were to insist that And not for lack of use. Every tions hundreds of times over the the first or the second noun Usage. So it would be correct to the verb match the first noun, day I apply what I’ve learned to years. But this time I just applies to the verb, but not say, “Coyotes or the dog is dig- you’d need “am” to correspond catch and fix writers’ mistakes. couldn’t remember which one both: Ned is. Nancy is. Ned or ging in the yard.” to “I.” But the plural noun that Yet I regularly find myself was correct. So I had to brush Nancy is. If you switch the order of follows, “people,” modified by stumped by some language or up on the rules. When both nouns joined by nouns, that would change the all the other plural stuff like editing conundrum whose an- As I relearned, the answer “or” are singular, the verb form verb: “The dog or coyotes are “spouses” and “children,” moves swer I used to know. isn’t simple. “Or” is unique is easy: It’s singular, as we saw digging in the yard.” Whichever you so far away from the “I” Here’s an example: “How to among conjunctions because in “Ned or Nancy is.” When both noun is closest to the verb gov- subject that “am” would sound know if you or a loved one have the way it joins nouns has a nouns joined by “or” are plural, erns it. ridiculous. coverage.” When I came across a different meaning than the way the verb is plural: “Coyotes or That may seem arbitrary, but So while there’s no rule the sentence like this recently, I its fellow conjunction “and” dogs are.” it’s as good a system as any I requires you to make the verb didn’t notice the verb. Nor did I joins nouns. When a compound But when one is singular and could invent. We don’t know match the nearest noun, it’s notice the verb in a nearly iden- subject contains “and,” it’s easy one is plural, which one governs whether the dog is digging in clearly the best choice. I’ll try to tical phrase that appeared later: to make the verb match: You the verb? “Coyotes or the dog is the yard or coyotes are digging remember that. “How to know if you or a loved and a loved one have coverage. digging in the yard”? Or “Coyo- in the yard. It’s anybody’s guess. one has coverage.” By nature, “and” makes singular tes or the dog are digging in the So you might as well use the JUNE CASAGRANDE is the Eventually I saw they were things plural: Ned is. Nancy is. yard”? verb that sounds better. author of “The Joy of Syntax: A different. “Have,” in the first Ned and Nancy are. It’s obvious There’s no formal rule, but Alonger, more convoluted Simple Guide to All the Grammar example, is conjugated for the you need the plural verb. there’s a clear standard. When example better illustrates the You Know You Should Know.” She second-person singular subject: “Or” is similar to “and” — it’s “or” joins nouns of different wisdom of this system: “I or the can be reached at JuneTCN@ “you have.” In the second exam- aconjunction that can join number “the principle of prox- many people who visit your aol.com.

MAILBAG Continued from pageA3 HOW TO GET offers this service to its residents; I just PUBLISHED wished I had known about it earlier for Ralphie. Send an email to [email protected] Iencourage residents to learn more and and include your full name, hometown and to enroll in this program. Information on phone number (for verification purposes) the Fire Medic Subscription Program can with your submission. All letters should be be found on the City’s website: bit.ly/ kept to 350 words or fewer. The Pilot 3bpSjQ8 or call (949) 644-3383. reserves the right to edit all submissions Peggy V. Palmer for clarity and length. Newport Beach 2015 and 2020, the president placed doubts on the outcome saying that if he lost the Ortiz inspires motto idea election it had to be rigged. What type of I’ve been following the COVID-19-related mentality would fall for this empty rheto- events in Huntington Beach for the past ric? several months including the most recent The U.S. has always had two main involving Mayor Pro Tem Tito Ortiz’s refus- parties and people being conservative, al to wear a mask at council meetings. centrist or liberal, but to side with a racist, Isuggest a new city motto for Hunting- bigoted, unscrupulous individual can only ton Beach: “Live Free and Die.” take place if your thought processes are Thank you for your newspaper. similar or identical. Scott Smeltzer | Staff Photographer Don Becker This would explain how dictators can Corona del Mar NEWPORT BEACH paramedic Steve Martin at the Newport Beach Fire Station 8 in 2018. gain support if they provide the masses Martin saved a man’s life by performing CPR on him while off duty in his neighborhood in with their wants no matter how selfish or Huntington Beach. A reader suggests Newport residents consider a Fire Medic Program bigoted they are. The mentality of protesters offered by the city that would money in the case of a health emergency. Now that they have been thrown under Re: Matt Szabo’s report on the protest in the bus will they change their minds about Huntington Beach in the Daily Pilot while protest. and spread conspiracy theories about the this individual? Doubtful. the recent riot took place in our nation’s What could have motivated them to election being stolen without any shred of capital raises the issue of what type of place their life on the line to enable an evidence? Richard C. Armendariz individuals would see this as a legitimate individual who is unable to accept reality Even before the election took place in Huntington Beach

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of the injection. Half de- outweigh the risks in heal- 27 deaths MYTHS veloped systemic reac- thy people. COVID-19 •35 to 44: 29,311 cases; 46 Continued from page A1 tions, primarily headache, Continued from page A1 deaths chills, fatigue or muscle Myth: The COVID-19 •45 to 54: 30,008 cases; from materials of animal pain or fever lasting a day vaccine was developed as deaths 146 deaths origin and synthesized by or two. away to control the gen- •Costa Mesa: 6,193 cases; •55 to 64: 23,057 cases; an efficient, cell-free proc- Keep in mind that these eral population either 56 deaths 277 deaths ess without preservatives. side effects indicate that through microchip track- •Irvine: 6,958 cases; 28 •65 to 74: 11,478 cases; This vaccine developed by your immune system is re- ing or nano transducers in deaths 390 deaths Pfizer/BioNTecH has been sponding to the vaccine our brains. •Newport Beach: 2,617 •75 to 84: 5,751 cases; studied in approximately and are common when re- Fact: There is no vaccine cases; 32 deaths 469 deaths 43,000 people. ceiving vaccines. “microchip,” and the vac- •Fountain Valley: 2,423 •85 and older: 3,946 To receive emergency cine will not track people cases; 33 deaths cases; 680 deaths use authorization, the bio- Myth: I won’t need to or gather personal infor- •Laguna Beach: 568 Updated figures are pharmaceutical manufac- wear a mask after I get the mation into a database. cases; fewer than five posted daily at occovid19 turer must have followed COVID-19 vaccine. This myth started after deaths .ochealthinfo.com/corona at least half of the study Fact: It may take time comments made by Bill Here are the case counts virus-in-oc. participants for at least for everyone who wants a Gates from the Bill & by age group, followed by For information on get- Raul Roa|Staff Photographer two months after complet- COVID-19 vaccination to Melinda Gates Foundation deaths: ting tested, visit occovid ing the vaccination series, get one. Also, while the about a digital certificate •0 to 17: 17,836 cases; 19.ochealthinfo.com/ A NEW walk-up kiosk and the vaccine must be vaccine may prevent you of vaccine records. The one death covid-19-testing. outside the Costa Mesa proven safe and effective from getting sick, it is un- technology he was refer- •18 to 24: 25,823 cases; Senior Center is anticipated in that population. known at this time if you encing is not a microchip, five deaths [email protected] to provide up to 500 In addition to the safety can still carry and transmit has not been imple- •25 to 34: 38,150 cases; Twitter: @SaraCardine COVID-19 swab tests per day. review by the FDA, the Ad- the virus to others after mented in any manner, visory Committee on Im- vaccination. and is not tied to the de- munization has convened Until more is under- velopment, testing or dis- apanel of experts to inde- stood about how well the tribution of the COVID-19 FOLEY pendently evaluate the vaccine works, continuing vaccine. Continued from page A1 safety data from the clini- with precautions such as cal trial. Mayo Clinic vac- mask-wearing, physical Myth: The COVID-19 better leadership.” cine experts also will re- distancing and washing vaccine will alter my DNA. Foley is one of three can- view the available data. hands frequently will be Fact: The first COVID-19 didates who’ve taken initial The safety of COVID-19 important. vaccines to reach the mar- steps in filing with the Or- vaccines will continue to ket are likely to be mes- ange County Registrar of be closely monitored by Myth: More people will senger RNA (mRNA) vac- Voters to fill the 2nd Super- the Centers for Disease die as a result of a negative cines. According to the visorial District seat left va- Control and Prevention side effect to the CDC, mRNA vaccines cant by Michelle Steel who and the FDA. COVID-19 vaccines than work by instructing cells in now represents California’s would actually die from the body how to make a 48th District in U.S. House Myth: I already had the virus. protein that triggers an of Representatives. Screenshot by Sara Cardine COVID-19, so I don’t need Fact: There is a claim immune response. Inject- Former state Sen. John to get the vaccine. circulating on social media ing mRNA into your body Moorlach (R-Costa Mesa), COSTA MESA Mayor Katrina Foley, who’s announced she will Fact: There is not that COVID-19’s mortality will not interact or do any- who lost a reelection bid in run for the 2nd District seat on the Orange County Board of enough information cur- rate is 1%-2% and that thing to the DNA of your November but previously Supervisors, presides over a virtual campaign kickoff Saturday. rently available to say if or people should not be vac- cells. Human cells break served as a 2nd District su- for how long after infec- cinated against a virus down and get rid of the pervisor from 2006 to 2015, stakes of the March 9 spe- “There are five people on tion someone is protected with such a high survival mRNA soon after they publicly announced his cial election will be incred- the board, and who those from getting COVID-19 rate. However, a 1% mor- have finished using the in- candidacy in November ibly high, given what she five people are makes a again. This is called natu- tality rate is 10 times more structions. and pulled candidate pa- called the board’s “deep huge difference, especially ral immunity. lethal than the seasonal pers on Jan. 6. failure” during the co- on the most important is- Early evidence suggests flu. In addition, mortality Myth: The COVID-19 Huntington Beach Coun- ronavirus pandemic. sues of our time,” Newman natural immunity from rates can vary widely and vaccines were developed cilman Mike Posey has an- “They have politicized said. “Three of five is the COVID-19 may not last is influenced by age, sex using fetal tissue. nounced his intentions to this pandemic. They have magic number and you very long, but more stud- and underlying health Fact: Current mRNA run but has yet to take ac- jeopardized public health, can’t get to three until you ies are needed. conditions. COVID-19 vaccines were tion, while an online candi- and they have deepened get to two. Katrina’s election Mayo Clinic recom- While some people that not created with and do date filing log maintained this crisis for workers, for is our Georgia.” mends getting the receive the vaccine may not require the use of fetal by the Registrar of Voters families and small busi- The hour-long kickoff COVID-19 vaccine even if develop symptoms as their cell cultures in the produc- lists another candidate, Jan- nesses across the county,” raised more than $9,300 for you’ve had COVID-19 pre- immune system responds, tion process. et Rappaport. she said. “It is time for a Foley’s campaign, while viously. However, those remember that this is a More information will Several Democratic law- change — Katrina Foley is volunteers eagerly signed who have had COVID-19 common reaction when be forthcoming as vac- makers vowed to support the right leader to elect to up for volunteer phone- should delay vaccination receiving any vaccine and cines become available in Foley’s candidacy Saturday, the board right now.” and text-banking shifts in until about 90 days from these symptoms are not your area. Even after being including Assemblywoman Min said a vote for Moor- the months ahead. diagnosis. People should considered serious or life- vaccinated for COVID-19, Cottie Petrie-Norris (D- La- lach would further the “It’s an incredible time in not get vaccinated if in threatening. You cannot you should continue to guna Beach), state Sen. 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and the sagging pouches and pitched in the minors LASORDA under his eyes. Despite his until 1960. Lasorda became Continued from page A1 1,599 victories and the Dod- ascout for the Dodgers in gers’ World Series titles in 1961, then in 1965 became a simply irreplaceable and 1981 and 1988, Lasorda was manager in the Dodgers’ unforgettable.” never considered a great in- minor league system. In Po- He was voted into the novator or tactician. But he catello, Idaho, and Ogden, Baseball Hall of Fame by the had an unerring gut sense Utah, he sold tickets, took veterans committee in 1997, of how to manage players, tickets and cooked team his first year of eligibility, and was, unquestionably, a meals. He’d squirt opposing and the Dodgers later re- great motivator. And fans with water guns or tired his uniform number, 2. through seven decades as a stage fights, anything to ig- Four years after he retired as player, scout, coach, man- nite team spirit. amajor league manager, he ager, interim general man- His antics were entertain- guided the lightly regarded ager and advisor, he re- ing, but he backed them U.S. Olympic baseball team mained an unabashed with good results and was to a gold medal at the 2000 cheerleader for the Dodgers. promoted to manage at the Sydney Games. “No one knows how good triple-A level in Spokane, He retained the title of amanager he is — it’s an Wash., from 1969-71 and in special advisor to the Dod- imprecise science — but he Albuquerque in 1972. His gers’ chairman, most re- was good enough to get in teams won five pennants in cently reporting directly to four World Series and he seven seasons, and 75 play- controlling owner Mark was the best there ever was ers he managed made it to Walter. His last known pub- at taking a bunch of moder- the major leagues. lic appearance was at ately talented kids out of the By the time Lasorda wore Game 6 of the 2020 World minor leagues and making amajor league uniform Series in Arlington, Texas, them think they were the again, this time as a coach, where he saw the team he 1927 Yankees,” Times col- the Dodgers had long be- guided for so many years fi- umnist Jim Murray wrote in fore left Brooklyn for Los Jayne Kamin | Los Angeles Times nally win another title. 1990. “No one has yet been Angeles. He became the "[Lasorda’s] passion, suc- able to figure to this day third base coach in 1973 for TOMMY LASORDA celebrates with his players after winning the NL West title in 1983. cess, charisma and sense of how he got the 1988 team in Walter Alston, the club’s humor turned him into an the World Series, never longtime manager. thousand in attendance,” one minute and curse them produced four consecutive international celebrity, a mind winning it in five Alston retired on Sept. 29, Murray wrote in 1988. the next. rookie of the year winners stature that he used to grow games.” 1976, after Lasorda had re- But Lasorda’s colorful Lasorda told The Times in from 1979 through 1982, in our sport,” MLB commis- Thomas Charles Lasorda jected a number of offers personality sometimes 1999 that he had brought “a pitchers Valenzuela, Rick sioner Rob Manfred said in was born Sept. 22, 1927, in from other teams to man- strayed off-course. whole new philosophy of Sutcliffe and astatement. “Tommy wel- the Italian American section age while waiting for Alston During the 1977 World Se- managing” when he suc- and second baseman Steve comed Dodger players from of Norristown, Pa., outside to step aside. Lasorda inher- ries, he agreed to wear a ceeded Alston. Sax. A young Dodgers team Mexico, the Dominican Re- Philadelphia. The second of ited a terrific infield of Steve microphone for enhanced “I wanted my players to in 1983 won 91 games and public, Japan, South Korea Carmella and Sabatino La- Garvey at first base, Davey TV coverage. be proud of the organiza- captured the National and elsewhere — making sorda’s five sons was pugna- Lopes at second base, Bill After the New York Yan- tion and I wanted them to League West but lost to the baseball a stronger, more cious, but as much as he Russell at shortstop and kees got three straight hits be proud of the uniform Phillies in the league cham- diverse and better game.” loved fighting, he loved at third base. off Dodger pitcher Doug they were wearing,” he said. pionship series. As a player, Lasorda was a baseball even more. Money Lasorda had managed all Rau in Game 4, Lasorda “I used to tell them say After missing the playoffs fearless but unpolished left- was tight, though, and he four in the minors. went to the mound and thank you to the fans. If it in 1984, the 1985 team won handed pitcher who was had to work every summer. Lasorda’s personality en- confronted Rau and the two weren’t for those people, we 95 games to finish first in demoted to the minor He took jobs as a bellhop sured that the atmosphere went at it in an expletive- wouldn’t be doing what the division. The Dodgers, leagues when the Dodgers and laid track for the Penn- around the Dodgers would filled conversation that — we’re doing. You have to matched up against the St. needed to open a roster sylvania Railroad. be lively. The first thing he while it never made it onto show your appreciation.” Louis Cardinals in the NL spot for a promising kid He was signed by the did in 1977 was move the air — later became a favor- He won National League Championship Series, were named Sandy Koufax. Phillies out of Norristown manager’s office from the ite internet sound bite. pennants in his first two full on the brink of elimination Lasorda compiled an 0-4 High before the 1945 sea- cubicle Alston had used to a How much of it was a seasons, 1977 and 1978. and clinging to a 5-4 lead in record over parts of three son. He spent two years in larger room that could hold genuine display of temper, Both years, the Dodgers lost the top of the ninth with seasons with the Brooklyn the military and was chosen aTV set, couches and a and how much was con- the World Series to the Yan- two outs when Dodgers and Kansas City by the Dodgers in the 1948 postgame buffet. He invited trived by Lasorda to give the kees. stepped to the plate with Athletics and spent 14 sea- minor league draft. Al- players to drop in, sample reliever in the bullpen time They returned to the runners on second and sons in the minor leagues though he thrived in the mi- the food and chat. to loosen up is a matter of World Series in the strike- third. before he began working his nors, once recording 25 Fans loved the new, more debate. torn 1981 season, the year Clark, a much-feared way up the ladder of the in a Class C game, colorful Dodgers. Home at- Lasorda ran afoul of a rookie pitching sensation right-handed hitter, was Dodger organization as a he couldn’t crack the Dod- tendance surpassed 3 mil- microphone the following took batting .381 in the playoffs; manager. gers’ strong pitching staff. lion for the first time in 1978 season, too. Asked what he the baseball world by storm on deck was Andy Van Lasorda ate with the He made his major and peaked at 3.6 million in thought of Dave Kingman’s and touched off “Fernando- Slyke, who was batting .091. same gusto that he man- league debut on Aug. 5, 1982, which was the club three home run perform- mania.” With first base open, logic aged, earning the nickname 1954, appearing in four record until 2006. ance for the Chicago Cubs They lost the first two dictated that Lasorda would “Tommy Lasagna.” Al- games that season and four “Some managers are in defeating the Dodgers, games of the World Series to tell reliever Tom Niedenfuer though he famously be- the next season. His most worth five games a year to Lasorda exploded in an ob- the Yankees but swept the to walk Clark and face Van came a pitchman for a noteworthy feat was tying a their franchises. Sagacious scenity-laced tirade that last four games, winning the Slyke, or pull Niedenfuer weight-loss aid and shed 40 record by unleashing three moves can account for that lives on in transcripts and franchise’s fifth champi- and bring in left-hander pounds on a dare in 1988, wild pitches in a single in- much success. Tommy La- on the web. onship and first since 1965. he was instantly recogniz- ning. He was purchased by sorda is worth something It was all part of Lasorda’s Lasorda was blessed with able for his rotund figure the Athletics in March 1956 more — a few hundred style. He’d love his players aprolific farm system that See Lasorda, page A8

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nearest bridge,” Lasorda pitcher Orel Hershiser, who Goldberg. LASORDA said later. had set a record by pitching After his son’s death, age Continued from pageA7 Even after discounting 59 consecutive scoreless in- seemed to creep up on La- Lasorda’s gift for hyperbole, nings. Despite a flawed line- sorda, chipping away at his . The Dodgers the 1988 World Series up, they finished atop the cheerful veneer and slowing had intentionally walked matchup against the Oak- NL West and upset the New aman who bragged that Clark three times in the se- land Athletics was some- York Mets in a seven-game he’d missed only seven ries. thing like David versus Goli- NL Championship Series. games in all his years as a But Lasorda kept Nieden- ath. “The first time the In the World Series, out- manager. He developed ten- fuer in the game and the underdog won,” Lasorda fielder Kirk Gibson spent dinitis in his left shoulder move backfired spectacu- said. most of the first game get- and was slowed by arthritis, larly when Clark hit a fast- These Dodgers weren’t ting treatment in the club- an ulcer and a hernia. TV ball into the left-field stands expected to do much that house for his injured back. cameras caught him asleep for a three-run home run season, and by the end, they Lasorda summoned him on the bench during a 1995 that put the Cardinals were patched together with with two out in the bottom game, which he attributed ahead to stay and launched athletic tape and hope. of the ninth, a runner on to the side effects of his them into the World Series. Mostly, they rode the arm of base and the Dodgers trail- arthritis medication. Wally Skalij | Los Angeles Times “I feel like jumping off the -winning ing, 4-3. He kept going until June Facing premier closer TOMMY LASORDA argues with umpire and television 1996, when he had a heart Dennis Eckersley, Gibson personality Larry King during an old-timers game in 2013. attack. He underwent an slammed a slider over the angioplasty and spent a right-field wall for a stirring friend in the 62nd round of was enshrined in baseball’s month at home, chafing all Robert Warner Hoffman victory that gave the Dod- the 1988 draft, 1,390th over- Hall of Fame in 2016. the while. Doctors said he gers a memorable come- all. After the kid blasted a “Tommy Lasorda was al- could return to the team August 13, 1941 - December 19, 2020 back. The image of Gibson series of batting-practice ways in my corner,” Piazza July 25 but warned of the Robert (Bob) Warner Hoffman, 79, of Indian Wells, pumping his right fist as he pitches into the seats during said. “He believed when he risk of further damage to his California passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s hobbled around the bases atryout, the Dodgers watched me hit at the heart. Disease complicated by the Coronavirus Saturday, December became an instant classic in couldn’t find a pen fast young age of 14 that I could Lasorda wanted to return 19, 2020 in Yucaipa, California. Dodgers lore. enough. play major league baseball.” to the dugout to manage, Robert was born August 13, 1941 in New Jersey. His parents, Cornelieus (Case) Anton and Mary Elizabeth The team went on to fin- The kid was catcher Mike In 1991, Lasorda’s son, but then-owner Peter O’Ma- Hoffman raised him in Newport Beach, California. ish off Oakland in five Piazza, who became a Dod- Tom Jr., known as Spunky, lley and the executive vice He graduated from Newport Harbor High School in games. gers star and fan favorite died at 33, a death attrib- president at the time, Fred Newport Beach, California in 1959. He attended the The 1990s were a decade before being shipped to the uted to pneumonia and de- Claire, urged him to retire. University of Southern California in Los Angeles, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Archeology in 1963. He loved the of turmoil and change for Florida Marlins in a hugely hydration. Lasorda was en- O’Malley later said he’d left outdoors and boating; spending time with family and friends Lasorda and the Dodgers. unpopular trade. Piazza raged when it was widely re- the decision up to Lasorda. both in California and Nebraska. As a favor to Lasorda, the paid tribute to Lasorda ported that his son had died Ever the good organization He worked for over 45 years in the family business, Crown Dodgers picked a family when the former catcher of complications of AIDS. man, Lasorda publicly said Prince, Inc. a successful canned seafood company, becoming Chairman in 2002. Lasorda insisted his son that O’Malley had offered Robert was heavily involved with the non-profit organization wasn’t gay, though the him the chance to return. The Flying Samaritans; serving as President of the Foothill younger Lasorda’s friends However, Lasorda had Chapter in California for several years. said otherwise. sensed that, perhaps, his He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Betty Jo; three daughters, Laura, Dustan, and Tracy; three sons, Gregory, “I don’t care what people time had passed. On July 29, John, and Joseph; six grandchildren; and two great- ... I know what my son died with tears in his eyes and a grandchildren. of,” he told GQ magazine’s tremor in his voice, Lasorda He was predeceased in death by his sister Diana and ATimes Community News publication incorporating Peter Richmond in a searing gave up the job he’d loved so brother Anton. No funeral or memorial services are planned at this time. the Huntington Beach Independent, Coastline Pilot, portrait of father and son much. He accepted a job as Donations may be sent to the Parkinson’s Foundation at Orange Coast Daily Pilot and the Newport Harbor and a relationship that avice president, with duties Parkinson.org. News Press combined with Daily Pilot might not have been perfect that were to include serving but never lacked for love on as an ambassador, an in- CONTACT US both sides. “The doctor put structor to players and an David Carrillo Peñaloza TCN Legal Phone out a report of how he died. advisor to management. He City Editor 888-881-6181 He died of pneumonia.” was succeeded as manager (714) 966-4612 TCN Legal Email Lasorda said little publi- by , his onetime Raymond Arroyo [email protected] cly while his son was ill, or infielder, who learned of Advertising Director after his son died. He was Lasorda’s retirement by (714) 966-4608 COMPANY INFO absent from the team for reading it in the newspaper. ——— The Daily Pilot, only three days. His wife, Jo, O’Malley stunned the Address established in 1907, is said being with the Dodgers baseball world by announc- 10540 Talbert Ave., published Wednesday was the right place for her ing Jan. 6, 1997, that he and Suite 300 West, through Sunday by Times husband. his sister, Terry Seidler, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Community News, a “There wasn’t anything would entertain offers to Business Office division of the Los else he could do at home; it sell the Dodgers — severing Robert SwainBorden (714) 966-4600 Angeles Times. was very hard for him to afamily connection to the Newsroom Subscriptions are stay here,” she told The team that began in 1944, December 1922 -December 20, 2020 (714) 966-4699 available only by Times. “Like everyone, when their father, Walter, Sports Tommy grieves in his own joined a group that pur- RobertSwain Borden passed away peacefully subscribing to The Times, surrounded by his loving children. (714) 966-4612 Orange County. way, his own place, his own chased 25% of the then- As achild, Robertgrew up in Berkeley, CA, Email time.” Brooklyn Dodgers. In May wherehis father wasaprofessor at CalBerkeley. [email protected] Jo, his wife of 70 years, 1997, media baron Rupert Upon entering junior high, his familybought aranchand TCN Classifieds ©2020 Times Community News. survives him, as do their Murdoch confirmed his in- movedtoLafayette,CAwherehegraduated from Acalanes All rights reserved. HS. 800-234-4444 daughter, Laura, and a terest in buying the fran- In 1941, when WW11broke out in the Pacific, Bob enlisted granddaughter, Emily Tess chise. Lasorda began to in the Navy.In1942 he wasassigned to thedestroyer USS hope that a new regime Greer,inthe PacificOcean, for3yearscontinuouslyatsea, would give him more re- wherehebecame proficient as aMorse code translator.After being Honorably discharged in 1945, he promptlyjoinedthe sponsibility. AirForce wherehelearned to flyP51 Mustangs. When Murdoch’s Fox En- Afterhis service,heenrolled at SanJose State, wherehe tertainment Group com- met, and married fellowstudent, love of his life, Arlene.After Death can destroy pleted its purchase of the graduating with teaching degrees theymoved to Corona Del Mar wheretheylived andraised their familyfor 60 years. Bob Dodgers in March 1998, began teaching at Dwyer in Huntington Beach, wherehe families and leave loved Lasorda’s fortunes revived. remained afavoriteofall hisstudents until his retirement in Bob Graziano, the club’s 1983. president, relied on Lasorda Robertispreceded in death by his wife,parents,and sister. He is survived by his children, Robin, Christine,Joey, and his ones feeling overwhelmed for advice during the own- grandchildren, John and Chelsea. ership transition. And when Claire and Russell were fired and paralyzed! as general manager and manager, respectively, La- Pre-plan today sorda was appointed the in- terim general manager. Lasorda’s tenure lasted as an act of love! less than a full season be- fore he was replaced by Kev- in Malone and bumped up- stairs to senior vice presi- dent. But he did get a chance to put on a uniform again, when he was named man- Robert Lynn Emett ager of the U.S. Olympic BURIAL PLOTS team for the 2000 Sydney August 9, 1927 -December 20, 2020 Games. Lasorda’s team was Robert(Bob) Lynn EmettbornonAugust 09, 1927 in mainly college kids and mi- Oxnard, California, passed away peacefullyonDecember20, nor leaguers, but he ap- 2020 at his home in NewportBeach, California. proached the job with the Bobwas the Chief ExecutiveofEmett&Chandler Company, same zest as if he’d been anational insurance brokerage,for 25 years. FORSALE given a team of major league All-Stars. He attended Webb School in Claremont, California. Upon his graduation from Webb School, Bob joined the U.S. Navy “I told them, ‘When this whereheservedinthe South Pacificonanaircraftcarrier thing is all over, the whole during WorldWar II. Later during the Korean Conflict, he was Save morethan $10,000 world is going to know who commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Air ForceReserves. you are. We’re going to Upon Bob’sreturnfromthe warheattended Claremont win,’” Lasorda recalled in McKenna College (formerly Claremont Men’s College), offlocal cemetery side an interview with Baseball wherehereceived aBachelors in Business Administration. Digest. During his time at Claremont McKenna he wasinductedinto And they did, defeating a the Athletic Hall of Fame having set conference and school by side prices records in discus and hurdles.Bob wasalsoPast President of favored Cuban team that the Alumni Association and servedasaTr ustee for33years. had been 25-1 in Olympic competition. Bob wasveryactiveincivic and political affairs. He served Fox sold the Dodgers in as aDelegatetothree Republican National Conventions and wasthe Stateand CountyFinance Chair forthe Protect your family 2004 to Frank McCourt, a Republican Party. He wasalsothe director of anumber of Boston real estate devel- charitable organizations: Los Angeles CountyMental Health legacyoflove, oper, and his wife, Jamie. Association, John TracyClinic, Los Angeles Metropolitan Lasorda survived that YMCA, and Chairman of the UCI School of Management. peace, and harmony. change of ownership, too, Bob wasactiveinthe Yo ung Presidents Organization and becoming an advisor. wasthe Founding Chairman of the SanFernando Valley In 2017, Lasorda — at the Chapter.Hewas also directorofthe WorldPresidents Preplanning today age of 90 — was asked to Organization. He held memberships in the Eldorado Country throw out the first pitch at Club,The Reserve,Big Canyon CountryClub, The Pacific Club,the NewportHarbor Ya cht Club and the California Club. is an act of love. in the He wasthe Director of anumber of corporations in the United opening game of the World States and the United Kingdom. Series, between the Dodgers and the Houston Astros. Bob wasapassionategolf player, and he could oftenbe found playing Pro-Am in the Bob Hope DesertClassic.Other It marked the first time recreational activities included tennis and recreational flying, the team had returned to apassion he developed at age 11 during the air races where the fall classic since Lasor- he met JimmyDoolittle,Amelia Earhart, and Colonel Roscoe da’s squad in 1988. The team Turner.Healsoloved yachting with friends and familymaking Newport Beach Cemetery manytrips to Catalina andalong the coast of California. returned to the World Series again in 2018 and finally Bobisremembered fondlybyhis children as aloving father. won it all in 2020, a season Afterhis retirement, he shared manyafamilyvacationwith JIM, Cemetery Wholesaler dramatically altered by the his children travelling to various countries around the world. He is survived by his wifeMaryAnne,daughter Lindy Sutton Licensed and Bonded COVID-19 pandemic. (Steve), twosons,RobertC.Emett (Corky)and JamesS. “I wanted to die a Dod- Emett(Amy),astepson Michael S. Emett(Debbie), nine ger,” he said. “I love the grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, and three great- Dodgers so much.” great grandchildren. Services will be private. Anycontributions should be made HELENE ELLIOTT is a staff to acharityofyour choice. writer with the Los Angeles Times.