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• OC Mom Of Boy, 14, Who Critically Injured Vietnam Vet In E-Moto Hit And Run Charged: DA (patch.com) — Lake Forest residents are reeling after 81-year-old Vietnam veteran and longtime educator Ed Ashman was critically injured when a 14-year-old on an illegal high-powered e-motorcycle struck him and fled near Toledo Way and Ridge Route Drive. Prosecutors say the boy’s Aliso Viejo mother had long known about his reckless riding and now faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, while neighbors rally around Ashman through a community fundraiser.
• It's lights out at one of the luckiest corners in O.C. (latimes.com subscription) — A Lake Forest pedestrian was critically injured near El Toro High School after being struck by a rider on an electric motorcycle, and a fundraiser has already gathered tens of thousands of dollars for his care. The broader roundup also touches on school protests, public safety incidents, and cultural events across Orange County that may interest Lake Forest residents.
• New series highlights memories of Vietnam War veteran (kpbs.org) — A new podcast centers on the life of 89-year-old Marine veteran James Steele, who now lives in Lake Forest and spent 30 years in the Corps, including three tours in Vietnam. Created by his journalist granddaughter, the series weaves his combat memories, family loss, and later struggles with PTSD into a broader look at Cold War-era military history and its lingering emotional impact.
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