1959 – Rossmoor home is given away on “Queen for a Day” TV show

One of Ross Cortese’s strengths was his marketing skills.  The homes were okay, construction was better than most but as a developer he paid attention to the little things and then made sure everybody knew about them. Cortese hired top name designers and architects — as much for their name as their work.  He made … Read more

1897 – Squatter Problem at Anaheim Landing

The new growing town of Los Alamitos offered great opportunities to the open farmlands of the Hellman Ranch, but it also caused unintended problems for landowner I.W. Hellman, as articulated by his land agent, Philip A. Stanton.  The Landing, which had always been a summer resort area, suddenly held even more appeal to a larger … Read more

1897 – Squatter Problem at Anaheim Landing

The new growing town of Los Alamitos offered great opportunities to the open farmlands of the Hellman Ranch, but it also caused unintended problems for landowner I.W. Hellman, as articulated by his land agent, Philip A. Stanton.  The Landing, which had always been a summer resort area, suddenly held even more appeal to a larger … Read more

1898 – Los Alamitos Mother of Nine Small Children becomes Insane

  ORANGE COUNTY ________ MOTHER OF NINE SMALL CHILDREN BECOMES INSANE _________ Mrs. Goodens of Los Alamitos Imagines She Saw Two Men Murder a Boy in Front of Her House. Bolz sentence SANTA ANA, Nov. 12 — [Regular Correspondence.] Mrs. Elisha Gooden was brought from Los Alamitos today by Constables Devoe and Hickox, and after … Read more

1898 – Los Alamitos Mother of Nine Small Children becomes Insane

  ORANGE COUNTY ________ MOTHER OF NINE SMALL CHILDREN BECOMES INSANE _________ Mrs. Goodens of Los Alamitos Imagines She Saw Two Men Murder a Boy in Front of Her House. Bolz sentence SANTA ANA, Nov. 12 — [Regular Correspondence.] Mrs. Elisha Gooden was brought from Los Alamitos today by Constables Devoe and Hickox, and after … Read more

1898 – 4th of July in early Los Alamitos

This was originally published in the July 5, 1898 edition of the LA Times, pg10. LOS ALAMITOS, July 5—[Regular Correspondence] The fourth of July celebration yesterday was very successful.  Over seven hundred people were here enjoying themselves.  Just 410 took advantage of the sugar factory’s being open for their inspection.  All the stores in town … Read more

1898 – 4th of July in early Los Alamitos

This was originally published in the July 5, 1898 edition of the LA Times, pg10. LOS ALAMITOS, July 5—[Regular Correspondence] The fourth of July celebration yesterday was very successful.  Over seven hundred people were here enjoying themselves.  Just 410 took advantage of the sugar factory’s being open for their inspection.  All the stores in town … Read more

1988 – LA Times: Los Al Mayor Bernal defeated by Challenger Bates

Originally published in the LA Times, April 13, 1988 Faulty Vote Tabulator Stalls San Juan Capistrano Count : Los Alamitos Mayor Defeated; 2 Measures Pass April 13, 1988|BRAD HANSON and DAVID REYES | Times Staff Writers Challenger Ron Bates defeated Los Alamitos Mayor Paul Bernal but incumbent Charles E. Sylvia hung on to retain his … Read more

1986 – LA Times: Winners in Los Alamitos Race Share Concern Over City’s Image

originally published in the LA Times, on April 10, 1986 Winners in Los Alamitos Race Share Concern Over City’s Image April 10, 1986|JANET ZIMMERMAN | Times Staff Writer The election of incumbent Anthony R. Selvaggi and new members Robert P. Wahlstrom and Alice B. Jempsa to the Los Alamitos City Council Tuesday was also a … Read more