In addition, he said, the nickname allows the stadium to honor his other family members, such as his wife and his daughter, who have both worked for Sage Hill.
COSTA MESA
Monahan seeking another City Council term
Despite saying he was “leaning against” mounting a campaign earlier this year, former Mayor Gary Monahan said Wednesday he would seek another City Council term this year.
“Like anything, life is busy, and sometimes you go through things,” he said. “Initially, I felt very strongly that I wanted to run again, then I started hesitating, and finally came back around. I feel this is how I can best serve the community.”
Monahan, the owner of Skosh Monahan’s Steakhouse and Irish Pub in Costa Mesa, said he would continue to focus on the issues he pursued as mayor: lowering crime, improving city infrastructure, adding parks and working with families and citizens on an individual basis.
He added that he thought the city’s partisan divide — between the “Improvers” and “Return to Reason” camps — was “not healthy,” and pledged to appeal to voters on both sides of the aisle.
Local, 54, defied doctor estimates, inspired others
Justin Ogata was a man whose spirit carried him and whose positive nature couldn’t be stopped by his paralysis, family and friends said.
Despite the wrestling accident that paralyzed him while attending Costa Mesa High School in 1969 and being told his chances of living were slim, Ogata not only survived, but he kept his spirits high, affecting all those around him. He died April 27, at 54.
Ogata’s family remembers him as someone who always thought of others first, was always there with his quick wit to get a smile or to provide candy to a fellow patient.
Services for Ogata are at 2 p.m. today at Waverly Chapel in Santa Ana.
