by The Editors on September 4, 2009
Delia Bautista-Cruz, 31, of Navoto, California pleaded guilty to hit-and-run yesterday after hitting a 14-year-old skater and then driving away.
The collision occurred on June 29 on Ignacio Boulevard, where a tan Ford Explorer clipped a 14-year-old boy who was skateboarding with friends across the four-lane road. The Explorer was traveling an estimated 25 to 30 miles an hour, and the boy fell to the ground. . . The victim’s friends heard the driver say “Oh my God” before driving off, authorities said. . . The injured skateboarder was treated at Marin General Hospital for cuts to his face and scrapes to his arms and legs. The boy received several stitches to his face and has permanent scarring, the district attorney’s office said.
Cruz, who had no license and is on “a no-bail federal immigration hold” which means she may be deported after she serves her time.
[Link: Contra Costa Times]
by The Editors on September 4, 2009
by The Editors on September 3, 2009
by The Editors on September 3, 2009
After spending the whole day at the Crossroads Trade Show last year we didn’t have the stamina to make it through the best trick contest. We’re not going to let that happen again and neither should you. This year $10,000 purse with backing from Thunder, Spitfire, Thrasher and Kayo. It will be boss.
Crossroads Trade Show 2777 Loker Ave W Carlsbad, CA. 92010.
[Link: Crossroads Show via Krew]
by The Editors on September 3, 2009
Lori Petty was given five year probation after “pleading no contest last week to a misdemeanor DUI charge” in which the allegedly drunk actress allegedly hit a 14-year-old skateboarder while driving in Venice, California, according to a story in People Magazine.
The actress will pay fines and receive outpatient treatment and attend AA meetings, according to Los Angeles Superior Court records. A second DUI charge was dismissed as part of Petty’s plea deal.
Luckily, the skateboarders injuries were minor.
[Link: People Magazine]
by The Editors on September 3, 2009
One more from the “skater found by the side of the road” files. According to CBS5.com Joshua Silva, 28, was found unconscious and bleeding from his head in Pleasenton, California at 10:45 PM September 2, 2009.
He was taken to Eden Medical Center to be treated for a possible skull fracture. . . A preliminary investigation indicates Silva had been drinking alcohol and fell off his skateboard while riding on Birch Creek Drive, police reported. . . No witnesses were located and there was no evidence that another person or a vehicle was involved in the incident. . . Silva, who was not wearing a helmet, was in serious condition this morning, police said.
This is the third skater found found by the side of the road in the past two months. Luckily, Joshua is still alive.
[Link: CBS5.com]
by The Editors on September 3, 2009
On August 21, 2009 just a week after Lucas Magoon went down with a head injury, Celtek designer Dave Doman went down with a similar injury while skateboarding in San Celemente, California, according to the Celtek website.
Doman was rushed to Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, where he is currently in a medically induced coma, recovering from his injuries. Things are looking positive, but it’s going to be a long road to recovery. . . Hanging out in the ICU isn’t cheap so we are offering this poster and t-shirt featuring Dave’s original art to help raise some funds. 100% of the proceeds of the sale will go to help Dave with his recovery expenses.
It’s a good thing to do, not to mention a nice graphic T.
[Link: Dollars For Dave via YoBeat]
by The Editors on September 1, 2009
Sean Cliver had us with the “free vodka,” but here is the rest of the book signing info via Mr. Cliver:
So I finally got around to setting up a book release party for my latest effort, The Disposable Skateboard Bible. Please check out the attached flier for details, but the shorthand gist of it is that the party/signing will take place on the night of Thurs., Sept. 10th, from 7-10pm at the HUF LA store (410 N. Fairfax, LA, CA 90036). Free vodka!
[Link: Disposable The Book]
by The Editors on September 1, 2009
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon has had a series of skateable scenery over the years. In 2003 the set for Lorca In A Green Dress featured a perfect miniramp with one side that went up to 14 feet of vert. That thing kept us distracted for most of the play.
This year the All’s Well That Ends Well set apparently features some beautifully rollable terrain as well, according to Skate and Annoy.
Backstage spy shot of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival production of All’s Well That Ends Well, as shot by Abraham Hyatt, shortly before he got the boot.
Anyone into Shakespeare and skateboarding will find much to keep them busy in Ashland, Oregon pretty much any time of the year.
[Link: Skate and Annoy]
by The Editors on August 31, 2009
