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Chacon Charged With Capital Murder
Jonathan Chacon is charged with two counts of capital murder in the deaths of Vickie Bergman and her daughter, Courtney.
Nicole Mooradian, Patch Staff
Nicole Mooradian, Patch Staff
- Redondo Beach, CA
With the exception of four years of college in Virginia and a two-year stint at a television station in Arizona, Nicole Mooradian has lived in the South Bay all her life.
She graduated from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va., with a degree in journalism and sociology. While in school, she interned for The Press-Telegram in Long Beach, Calif., and WCAU-TV in Philadelphia. Since then, she's worked as an online news editor at KPHO-TV in Phoenix, where she received two Emmy Awards as part of an investigative team, and as a researcher for The Los Angeles Times.
Nicole is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Online News Association.
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Friends: Bergmans Were Kind, Friendly
Vicki Bergman and her daughter, Courtney, were found dead in their apartment on Tuesday. Police have arrested Jonathan Chacon in connection with the slayings.
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Auto Club: How to Save Money on Gas
The Automobile Club shares a few ideas about how consumers can spend less money at the pump.
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Redondo Beach|News|
World Peace Visits Sea Hawk Pavilion
Lakers star Metta World Peace and officials from Redondo Beach Unified School District celebrate the reopening of the high school's Sea Hawk Pavilion.
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Redondo Beach|News|
Council Votes to Hike Sewer Fees
The Redondo Beach City Council votes to increase residential sewer fees from $7.25 to more than $15 over the next several years.
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Reports: Slaying Suspect Was Drug User
Friends say Jonathan Chacon, who is accused of killing Vickie and Courtney Bergman, is a heavy drug user who was sometimes volatile.
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Redondo Beach|News|
Study: Rising Sea Levels Could Cost Millions
The city of Redondo Beach stands to lose about $10 million in annual revenue if sea levels rise by one meter, according to a new study.
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Police: Accused Killer Found in Mexico
Authorities arrested Jonathan Chacon, who is believed to be responsible for killing two women on Rockefeller Lane, in Mexico, police say.
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Redondo Beach|News|
Photos: Friends Mourn Slain Women
Neighbors say Vicki Bergman and her daughter, Courtney Bergman, were the two women killed in an apartment on Rockefeller Lane.
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Redondo Beach|News|
Police Seek 'Person of Interest' in Double Homicide
An investigation by Redondo Beach police officers is underway. Police have identified a person of interest as Jonathan Chacon, 23.
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Redondo Beach|News|
Auto Club: Save Money on Gas
The Automobile Club has a few ideas about how consumers can spend less money at the pump.
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Redondo Beach|News|
Redondo Sees Increase in Major Crime
The 5.3 percent increase in major crime in Redondo Beach stems from a 44 percent jump in the number of burglaries, according to data from the California Crime Index.
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Redondo Beach|News|
Coffee Bean Offering $1 Cherry Drinks
Customers can snag a hot or iced Wild Cherry Tea Latte or Wild Cherry Fru-Tea for $1 on Tuesday afternoon.
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Redondo Beach|News|
L.A. Times: Court Right to Reject Appeal
With the U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to hear an appeal over Redondo's day laborers ordinance, "it's no longer open season on day laborers," writes the paper.
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Redondo Beach|News|
SEA Lab on Road to Recovery
With the arrival of leopard sharks from the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, the SEA Lab is slowly repopulating its tanks after a more than 60 percent of its collection perished.
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Redondo Beach|News|
Candlelight Vigil to Honor Slain Woman
Margaret Ann Goldberg—who went by Peggy Duffy—was killed Wednesday morning by her ex-husband, police say.
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Friend: Goldberg Was 'Hell of a Woman'
Friends and neighbors gather in front of the home of Margaret Ann Goldberg—also known as Peggy Duffy—to honor the shooting victim with a candlelight vigil.
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Redondo Beach|News|
Sophie's Place Has City's Best Burger
Despite a strong showing in the poll from The Standing Room, gastropub Sophie's Place captures the title through comments and reviews.
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Friends: Slain Woman Was 'Amazing'
Neighbors remember Margaret Ann Goldberg—also known as Peggy Duffy—as a wonderful member of the community and a loving mother.
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Redondo Beach|News|
Tax Tips: Did You File a 2008 Return?
The IRS reports more than $112 million in unclaimed potential tax refunds for California residents who did not file a 2008 tax return.
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