107-Year-Old Business Closes | Racehorse Heart Attack: LA Today

LOS ANGELES, CA — Share-worthy stories from across the Los Angeles County Patch cities to talk about tonight:

Eagle Rock Lumber To Close Its Doors After 107 Years In L.A.
Eagle Rock Lumber, which has been in business in northeast Los Angeles for over a century, closes for good on Oct. 11.

Racehorse Dies Of Heart Attack At Santa Anita, 33rd Equine Death
Ky. Colonel, a 5-year-old gelding, died while training at the Santa Anita Racetrack, where over 30 horses have perished since December.

Rip Taylor, Confetti-Throwing Comedian, Dead At 84
Taylor, known for his flamboyant personality, colorful clothing and high-energy entrances, died in Beverly Hills after he had a seizure.

Chuck Norris' Walker, Texas Ranger Case Sent To Arbitration
A judge ordered Chuck Norris to arbitrate his allegations that CBS Broadcasting and Sony Pictures cheated him out of at least $30 million.

Queen Mary: Is The Historical Landmark Haunted, Or Is It A Hoax?
Time Magazine voted the Queen Mary one of the "Top 10 Haunted Places" in the U.S. Do lost spirits still roam the halls?

CPK Manhattan Beach Hosts Anti-Bullying Fundraiser
CPK will be blue for World Day of Bullying Prevention Day, and 20% of participating purchases will be donated to STOMP Out Bullying.

Target Set To Open At Peninsula Shopping Center In Rolling Hills
Target will join other recent openings at the center, including Old Navy (set to open November 2019), It’s Boba Time, Club Pilates and more.

Penalty Phase To Begin For Convicted Santa Monica Killer
Jurors will be asked recommend whether the convicted murderer dubbed the "Hollywood Ripper" should be sentenced to death.

SoCal ACLU Files Suit On Behalf Of Pregnant LA, LB Dockworkers
The ACLU has sued an employers’ group and a union for allegedly failing to provide accommodations for pregnant SoCal port workers.

Public Help Sought In Search For Missing L.A. Man
Authorities are seeking public help in finding a schizophrenic man with ties to Los Angeles who went missing a year and a half ago.

Transient Killed in Pasadena Hit-and-Run
A man killed by a hit-and-run motorist who was later arrested was identified Monday as Anthony Miller, a 31-year-old transient.

OC-Bound Flight Diverted To LAX Due To Mechanical Issues
Mechanical issues forced a Delta Airlines flight with a destination of Orange County to land at Los Angeles International Airport.