California
A California Highway Patrol officer returning to Ventura County was killed on a two-lane road outside Santa Ynez on Thursday when a car crossed the center line and struck his motorcycle head-on, authorities said.
Nov. 16, 1990
Awards
In a widely anticipated outcome, the director won for his drama about the controversial nuclear scientist, claiming a prize that often precedes an Oscar win.
Feb. 11, 2024
Television
Tyler Christopher, a fixture of ABC soap opera ‘General Hospital,’ was arrested after falling asleep at the Burbank airport and allegedly appearing drunk in public.
May 31, 2023
A freak truck accident triggered by a dog in traffic left a 19-year-old Oxnard man hospitalized in serious condition Monday, authorities said.
Oct. 2, 1990
Entertainment & Arts
Tere O’Connor Dance: A review in Saturday’s Calendar section of a Tere O’Connor Dance concert at Skirball Cultural Center identified the couple who closed the performance as Christopher Williams and Matthew Rogers.
July 2, 2008
Movies
A trilogy of half-hour movies by Younguns--a group of first-time filmmakers--will be having their American premiere on Wednesday at the Hitchcock Theater at Universal Studios at 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 10, 1993
Sports
Since the tournament schedule had pretty much gone to pot in the first five days at Wimbledon, tradition went with it on Friday.
June 29, 1991
About 700 law enforcement officers from throughout California gathered in Camarillo on Tuesday to pay tribute to a 34-year-old Ventura County CHP officer who was killed last week when a car struck his motorcycle.
Nov. 21, 1990
Books
The longlist for the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature was announced Wednesday, with 10 titles in contention for the 2018 prize.
Sept. 12, 2018
“Highlander: Endgame” brings the popular, Gothic, supernatural fantasy-adventure series to a spectacular finish--but leaving immortality with a really bad name.
Sept. 4, 2000