Two O'ahu men who were among 19 people indicted by a federal grand jury in California in connection with a methamphetamine- and cocaine-trafficking ring will be sent to California to face trial on the charges.

Federal Magistrate Judge Kevin Chang also ordered Cenon R. Polintan, 32, of Waipahu, and Hiliaumeniueva Tokotaha, 24, of Honolulu, held without bail. Both men waived challenges to the transfer of their cases to the northern district of California.

Federal authorities said the drug organization operated primarily in San Mateo and San Francisco.

DIVING TOURIST HOSPITALIZED

A 58-year-old woman from Natchitoches, La., lost consciousness while taking diving lessons yesterday at Koloa Landing.

Police said the woman's diving instructor brought her to shore and was unable to resuscitate her. Emergency crews continued resuscitation efforts, and the woman was taken to Wilcox Hospital. Her condition was not known last night.

APARTMENT FIRE APPARENTLY SET

A 40-year-old woman was taken into custody Sunday morning in the 2900 block of Kalihi Street after she allegedly set fire to her apartment.

Police said the woman carried a large number of newspapers into the apartment and ignited them.

The fire was quickly extinguished and the woman was taken to The Queen's Medical Center for a mental health evaluation.

Police said she will likely be arrested on suspicion of first-degree criminal property damage once she is released from the hospital.

FREEWAY RAMP CLOSINGS PLANNED

The state Department of Transportation's contractor plans to close the loop ramp from 'Aiea leading to Moanalua Freeway Friday night through early Monday morning for the next two weekends for road resurfacing work.

The closures will be limited to May 12-15 and May 19-22 if there are no weather-caused delays.

The 'Aiea Access Road work on the loop will involve removing the asphalt surface and replacing it with concrete. The closure is necessary because new concrete requires three days to cure.

After each weekend closing, the loop will be reopened at 4:30 a.m. the next Monday.

STATE ID CARD SESSION PLANNED

State officials will be at Kapolei High School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday to process applications for state ID cards.

First-time applicants must bring an original Social Security card or a Social Security card with an "A" designation after the Social Security number, or a Hawai'i driver's license with a Social Security number. Applicants must also bring proof of legal name such as a certified copy of their birth certificate or resident alien card.

Fees are $15 for most people, and $10 for those 65 and older. Applicants must pay in cash. ID cards will be mailed to applicants in five to 10 working days.

For more information, call 587-3111 or 587-3112.

Future ID processing events will be June 24 at the Filipino Community Center in Waipahu and Sept. 23 at Mililani High School.

LIBRARY HOSTING SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Kapolei Public Library is hosting several programs sponsored by the Hawai'i Council for the Humanities and the Smithsonian Institution.