California
A city-run trash recycling program for residents should be launched in January, the City Council has decided.
June 23, 1992
From the counter of his video store, Scott Zody has seen “lots of them” wander in, with puzzled, lost looks on their faces.
Nov. 26, 1990
Business
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is close to signing an agreement that would clear the way for the retailer’s first location in Orange County, city officials said Wednesday.
June 10, 1993
Two years ago, when Redondo Beach officials approved plans to convert the decaying South Bay Center into a $70-million regional shopping mall, officials two miles down the road at the Del Amo Fashion Center predicted disaster for other malls on or near Hawthorne Boulevard, the South Bay’s major commercial strip.
Aug. 25, 1985
Although skeptical that an alternative proposal can win their approval, City Council members are giving developers of a controversial Smith’s Food and Drug Center a chance to redesign the project.
July 8, 1993
World & Nation
A clothing manufacturer called Fish Tales has a new angle on sportswear.
Jan. 10, 1992
Archives
After a two-year struggle, Laguna Niguel officials Tuesday finally got the county to pay nearly $2.4 million in back property tax revenue and refigure the city’s share of future revenue--a change that could mean $800,000 more annually.
June 9, 1993
The city has raised annual business license fees for the first time, a move that some economic leaders fear will force small companies to close or move.
Dec. 20, 1992
Entertainment & Arts
Quick Takes: ‘Imperfect Justice’ optioned
Nov. 16, 2011
Mattel taps into social media craze with Puppy Tweets
Feb. 11, 2010