Dec. 13, 1959 – Old Factory said to be Death Trap (LA Times)

The beginning of the end of the Los Alamitos Sugar Factory began with the release of a report by Orange County officials detailing all the potential hazards of the abandoned facility.   With all the negatives laid out, and the place being labeled a “death trap,” the absentee landlord (he apparently lived in Pasadena) had no … Read more

1959-60 – Incorporation/annexation fever sweep through Los Al, Rossmoor again

Sep. 17, 1959 – Feisty SRO Rossmoor crowd discuss, insult Los Alamitos incorporation SEP 17, 1959 – Enterprise A feisty, standing-room-only crowd at Rossmoor School… discuss Los Alamitos planned incorporation efforts. Bill Brown from Chamber speaks… Some residents cry for boycott — “if a merchant says he’s a member of the Los Al chamber, don’t … Read more

Los Al’s been a long-time host of Model Airplane Shows

Over the years, Los Alamitos has played host to a numb er of national gatherings of model airplane fans.   The naval air base was a natural host for such events, which often was arranged to also have demonstrations by such precision flying groups as the Blue Angels.   The annual national meet was first held in … Read more