Beach Remains Probe Expands Online

Police investigating the discovery of 10 sets of human remains on Long Island are using a new tool -- law enforcement websites.     

Suffolk County police say they hope it will provide tips on five bodies that remain unidentified.     

The information police are providing the websites includes photos of jewelry worn by one victim and a toddler who may have been her daughter.

It also includes reconstructive facial drawings of another female victim.     

The remains have been found along a remote beach parkway and elsewhere across Long Island.     

Detective Sgt. Thomas Groneman tells Newsday the law enforcement websites allow him to reach interested readers across the country.

Investigators are hoping a tip will lead to the identification of a victim.     

Marines Return After 7-Month Deployment

More than 200 Marines and sailors returned to Camp Pendleton Monday after a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan.

The 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment returned home to hugs and cheers Monday.

They were involved in counter-insurgency operations in Southwest Afghanistan.

Some of their missions included patrolling populated areas to prevent the Taliban and other insurgents from intimidating the local population.

Sewer Spill in Alexandria Smelly and Noisy

Alexandria's attempt to fix one problem has led to another.

A generator being used to clean up a sewage spill is keeping neighbors awake at night.

The generator is set up along Holmes Run - just off Van Dorn Street.

Two sanitary sewer lines broke last week, and the generators are running pumps to clean up the mess.

Sewage officials said they plan to get silent generators for the pumps as soon as possible.  They estimate it could take anywhere between 3 to 6 weeks to repair the broken pipes.

 

American Dials Back Fall, Winter Flight Schedule

American Airlines is dialing back the number of flights it will operate in late fall and winter, and plans to retire up to 11 Boeing 757 aircraft next year.

Fort Worth-based American on Monday cited uncertainty over the economy and high fuel costs.

The flight schedule change will reduce the airline's mainline capacity in the fourth quarter by about 3 percent -- compared to a year earlier. The anticipation of pilot retirements in the fourth quarter also was a factor in the schedule change.

American in July ordered 460 fuel-efficient jets Airbus and Boeing. The carrier anticipates receiving the new Airbus and Boeing jets in 2013.

UCLA Considers 'Gender Inclusive' Dorms

UCLA is considering a plan that would put young men and women in the same dorm room, under certain conditions.

The campus newspaper reports "gender inclusive" dorm life, as suggested by UCLA Housing Services, is now being considered by The Office of Residential Life.

 

The success rate depends on who's involved, according to students.

 

"I grew up with three brothers. I'm used to living with guys," said student Rachel Luba. "This is my first year living with another girl as a roommate. I would be comfortable with it, especially if it was my brother."

 

I hadn't heard this conversation yet but its really nice that its being had," said student Liam McCoy. "I don't personally know any trans gender students."

 

The university says its happy to take requests for gender inclusive housing, and on a case by case basis, it's been a success. Some students predict problems, if the suggestion becomes policy.

"I'm sure parents don't want their children rooming with cross-gender or trans genders, or boys and girls rooming together, said student Cristal Alba.

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Candlelight Vigil Planned for Murdered College Student

Diana Gonzalez was found murdered last October at San Diego City College. 

Her estranged husband, Armando Perez, 38, is the accused killer, but he is still no where to be found.

For family members, it has been a torturous year. 

"Everyday we light a candle next to her picture," Janette Gonzalez told NBCSanDiego about her sister. 

But while some say time can heal the deepest wounds, they certainly haven't healed for Janette and her parents.  

On October 12, 2010, Diana, 19, had just given birth to her daughter Crystal months earlier. She was studying to be a nurse when San Diego police say she was stabbed to death inside a bathroom at San Diego City College.

Homicide detectives called it one of the most horrific crime scenes they had ever seen.

Investigators quickly pointed the finger at Perez, but he disappeared in Mexico where he is believed to be still hiding.

"He has to pay for what he did,"said Janette. 

Diana's family members are also still very angry with the District Attorney's office.         

A few weeks before her murder, Perez was accused of kidnapping Diana, and then beating and raping her for three days.

But prosecutors declined to take the case, citing a lack of evidence.

Janette believes Perez should have been charged.

She is hoping someone will come forward with information leading to an arrest.

Because Diana was murdered on a Tuesday last year, the candlelight vigil is set to begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at City College. 

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Quake Strikes Near Ocotillo

The U.S. Geological Survey reports a small quake occurred seven miles outside Ocotillo, Calif. early Tuesday.

The earthquake was originally recorded as a 3.1 magnitude when it struck at 6:25 a.m. local time.

The epicenter was about 25 miles west-southwest of El Centro. 

Earlier Tuesday, a smaller quake measuring 1.5 was recorded in the same area at 3:57 a.m.

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