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- As fires burned across the region today, a mentally ill homeless man was in court for two wildfires he started in 2002 and 2006 that burned 70 acres and 162,000 acres, respectively. He was sentenced to 45 months in federal prison and ordered to pay more than $100 million in restitution.
- LAX is getting a new look, here the conceptual drawings.
- Eight people went to the hospital with minor injuries after an escalator suddenly stopped at Universal Studios. There were reports that it then went in reverse.
- The fictional cast of Entourage's favorite trendy Melrose coffee shop, Urth Caffe, opened a new storefront in downtown's Barker Block a couple weeks ago, but had their official open house this weekend.
- President-Elect Barack Obama and Mayor Villaraigosa spoke last night about the wildfires followed up with a call today from an Obama senior adviser. Obama can't officially declare a federal disaster area until he takes office, but Obama's campaign page urges people to help out.
- EastsiderLA Asks: What's more scary for Eastside homeowners? Gangs or recession?
- Actor Heather Locklear was charged today for driving under the influence of drugs in Santa Barbara last September. She faces penalties ranging from a fine to up to six months in county jail--her arraignment is in January.
- An early morning 4.1 earthquake in the Cleaveland National Forest in San Diego County woke up some residents this morning, but caused no reported damage. Get prepared and watch this video on why you should.
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So how exactly is a mentally ill homeless man supposed to come up with $100 million?
Thats exactly what I was gonna say Manny, are they planning on giving him a government job and taking every pay check from him for the rest of his life? Even then he'd not be able to pay 100 mil.. Whats the point?
PRESS RELEASE
11/17/09
HOMELESS MAN MAKES GOOD
Former fire bug "Big Steve" Butcher presented a check for 101 million dollars to Los Angeles County today. "Boy, it sure sucked to be tossed in prison, just 'cause my lil' cook fire got a-goin'. I love nature. I don't want to burn it down." Big Steve's attorney, Jacob Rosen, added," Mr. Butcher made good use of his time in prison. Driven by remorse, he created the website "interactivestrategiesforurbancampers.com"."
Encompassing a wide range of advice and products geared to the men and women who are currently "between engagements", it has caught fire (no pun intended) during the recent economic downturn and subsequent Depression. "I reckon it was all meant to be, that whole burning down the forest and them making me an example and stuff. Now I've paid off my debt and I'm moving on to bigger and better things!"
When asked about his relationship with Terry Hatcher of "Desperate Housewives", all Mr. Butcher would say was they are just good friends, and "... it would have to be a pretty darn desperate housewife to want to sleep in a tent by the highway!" Ms. Hatcher could not be reached for comment.
Fires wouldn't be such a problem if we didn't A) Develop right up to or right on top of historically fire prone areas B) Didn't rebuild the homes every time they burnt down (you know, learn from past mistakes).
Great post, BitterB.
They should make him pay One Kajillion dollars on top of the 100 mil.