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
by The Editors on August 26, 2009
On Tuesday morning Snowmass, Colorado skaters found a heavy local dominating the bowls in their skatepark. It was a bear, according to a story on 9news.com. The animal kind.
Authorities say it looks as if the bear had been in the park all night when they found it Tuesday morning. . . The solution to get the bear out was to give it a way to climb out. . . So, authorities with the Snowmass Parks and Rec Department put a long ladder down into the skateboard bowl and the bear eventually climbed up and got out.
[Link: 9news.com via @kytxbs19]
by The Editors on August 25, 2009
Smile On Your Brother is a traveling art show and auction (the first contributor project) “conceived by Mike Giles and Annie Lam and co-curated by Bob Kronbauer of www.clubmumble.com fame.” The show is raising money to provide 100 skateboards to disadvantaged youth across Canada.
The auction, which began yesterday and continues until October 20, 2009, features what organizers are calling “the original shape of skateboards when they first hit the market” featuring art by skateboarding artist and “those affected by the skateboarding industry.”
Participating artists include: Thomas Campbell, Randy Laybourne, Dave Carnie, Don Pendleton, Chris Pastras, Andy Jenkins, Andrew Pommier, Bob Kronbauer and more (click here for the full list).
The art show will hit six shops in Canada (starting at Live Stock Vancouver Aug. 24-26, 2009).
[Link: Contribute via @gwinterbottom]
by The Editors on August 24, 2009
Tony Hawk announced today via Twitter that he will be speaking at The Twitter Conference in LA on September 22, 2009. He will join Loveline’s Dr. Drew, former Star Trekker LeVar Burton, and celebrity lawyer Mark Geragos on a panel titled Twitter and Celebrity: A Match Made in Heaven?
Not sure what I’ll be saying cuz I’ve been wingng it so far… but it’s working.
Match made in heaven? Well, it appears to be working quite will for Tony. Hearing Tony speak will cost $299. That’s how much the conference costs, which reminds us: all the money in social media is in telling other people how to make money in social media. . . funny how that works, isn’t it?
[Link: @Tonyhawk and The Twitter Conference]
by The Editors on August 24, 2009
On August 18, 2009 The Town of Mammoth Lakes, California officially shut down bikes at the Volcom Brothers Skatepark. According to the press release:
The decision was made after extensive consultation with the Town’s insurance authority regarding options to consider for potential joint use by skaters and bikers. Throughout the consultation it became apparent there were no valid options to pursue for joint use. Mammoth Lakes Police Department will continue its random patrol of the park to ensure existing rules and ordinances are being followed by the users of the park.
According to the Mammoth Times after a short trial period “it became apparent to the town’s Tourism and Recreation Department that mixed use wasn’t a viable solution in this particular park.”
Can’t even pretend to say we’re bummed, those pegs just rip stuff up.
[Link: Visit Mammoth Lakes via Examiner.com and Mammoth Times]
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.
