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About Town: El Segundo
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Richmond Street Fair Turns 25
The El Segundo Chamber of Commerce presents the 25th annual Richmond Street Fair on Saturday, September 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will feature the bands Second Manassas and Burnt Offering, children’s entertainment and rides, arts and crafts, free health screenings, exhibits of antique and new autos, and an international food court. The festivities will take place at the 100-300 blocks of Richmond Street in downtown El Segundo. Admission and parking will be free. For more information, call the Chamber at 322-1220.
Tennis Anyone?
The El Segundo Parks and Recreation Department and the El Segundo Tennis Club present the 25th annual El Segundo Tennis Tournament. Participants cover four different levels--Open (top-rated), A, B and C. The Singles bracket will kick off on Friday, September 21 at 5 p.m. and continue the next two days from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Singles sign-up period has passed, but spectators are welcome. Doubles are scheduled for September 28, 5 to 9 p.m., September 29 and September 30, 9 a.m.to 9 p.m.. The entry deadline for Doubles is Saturday, September 22. All proceeds from entry fees ($20 for Singles; $25 for Doubles) to the El Segundo Tennis Club for upkeep. The Tournament will be held on the seven tennis courts at El Segundo’s Recreation Park. For more information, call Tennis Club President E.J. Messa at 322-8193.
Police Beat
One Bright Spot
Since last week’s terrorist attacks on the United States the LAPD has reported a 50 to 70 percent drop in crime. El Segundo police have also had one of their quietest weeks in recent memory, according to Lt. Craig Cleary. Other than a couple of vehicle break-ins and a bungled robbery at Ralph’s, there has been nothing new reported. There have been a number of arrests, but all were from previous warrants. It may be that potential criminals have been slowed down by the tragic events of September 11. "I think everyone has been in shock," commented Lt. Cleary.
A man walked into Ralph’s Market on Sepulveda Blvd. over the weekend and loaded his shopping cart with $1,400 worth of of alcohol, then quickly wheeled the cart out of the store. Several employees chased the suspect, who jumped with the the goods into a friend’s getaway car and sped off. Police caught up with the two shortly thereafter.
Natural Causes
The death earlier in the week of El Segundo resident Harold Mathis at the age of 76 has been attributed to natural causes, according to an autopsy report. Police were initially suspicious that Mathis had been involved in some sort of physical altercation prior to his passing -- he had bruises around his eye and abrasions on his hand. However, the autopsy showed no trauma to the head or facial areas. Officials concluded that the injuries were apparently sustained from a fall Mathis had suffered from a variety of illnesses, including arterial sclerosis and diabetes. ER