AltWeeklies Wire

Tax Fraud Increasing in Digital Agenew

In a digital age, when individuals can file taxes online in just a few clicks, identity theft tax scams are on the rise nationwide. Police believe a pair in Hawthorne, Calif. is operating an identity theft ring.

Easy Reader | Alene Tchekmedyian | 03-02-2012 | Economy

Tags: cybercrime, tax fraud

Accused Medical Marijuana Grower to Serve as Own Lawyer on Felony Chargesnew

Despite cautions from a judge, Tim Beck, who describes himself as a medical marijuana grower, will serve as his own lawyer on felony charges of cultivating marijuana and cultivating marijuana for sale.

Easy Reader | Robb Fulcher | 12-02-2011 | Crime & Justice

Tags: medical marijuana, tim beck

Mystery at Topaz Substationnew

A family is forced out of their home due to stray voltage emanating from a neighboring electrical facility.

Easy Reader | Mark McDermott | 10-14-2011 | Features

Tags: Features, california edison, stray voltage, Simona Wilson

Soldier Comes Home on a Special Missionnew

U.S. Army Sgt. Sean Ambriz returned home to Redondo Beach from Afghanistan on a two week “R & R” leave last week. But he wasn’t there only to rest and relax: he was a man on a mission.

Easy Reader | Mark McDermott | 10-03-2011 | War

Tags: Afganistan, Sean Ambriz