One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today.
This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.
This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.
Former Dodger Jose Lima Dead at 37
ESPNDeportes.com is reporting that former Dodger pitcher Jose Lima died this morning of a massive heart attack in his Los Angeles home. Lima was 37. In 13 seasons in Major League baseball Lima had an 89-102 record with a 5.26 ERA, however Dodger fans will remember him most for that magical season he had in 2004 helping lead the team to their first NL West title since 1995 and their first playoff win since 1988.
Lima complained of having nightmares to his wife Dorca Astacio who called paramedics, however it was too late.
Lima was at Dodger Stadium Friday not only to catch the game and get a standing ovation from the crowd, but to talk to the team about having his band perform at an upcoming Viva Los Dodgers event held prior to every Sunday home game.
More reaction from the Dodgers later.
One year ago, Congress voted to defund public media, eliminating a critical $1.7 million from our budget every year going forward. But they couldn’t silence us, and we’re not going anywhere. LAist is now 100% community funded and that means we’re taking our future into our own hands and turning to you to keep local reporting strong.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our nonprofit newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our communities. We are free to follow facts wherever they lead and to hold power to account without fear or favor. Our only loyalty is to our readers and listeners and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen Southern California’s communities.
If this story helped you, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our nonprofit newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our communities. We are free to follow facts wherever they lead and to hold power to account without fear or favor. Our only loyalty is to our readers and listeners and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen Southern California’s communities.
If this story helped you, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
