Business
U.S. companies watched closely last fall when the Delaware Supreme Court ruled that Household International’s plan to avoid an unwanted takeover, a plan dubbed the “poison pill,” was legal.
Aug. 11, 1986
Entertainment & Arts
Youthful fervor and optimism helped West Hollywood grab the nation’s spotlight when the “Creative City” burst into life with its incorporation in 1984.
Oct. 10, 1995
California
Henry Huntington rolled out Long Beach’s original red carpet on July 4, 1902, the day tourists from Los Angeles first stepped off the streetcars of the Pacific Electric Company.
May 24, 1996
Downey, which began as an agricultural town 118 years ago, is celebrating its 35th anniversary of incorporation.
Dec. 19, 1991
If the Swiss and German immigrants who founded Palmdale in 1886 had been better botanists, their city probably would have been called Joshua City.
Sept. 20, 1996
News Corp. said Tuesday that it would combine several of its satellite and digital media assets into a single company, a move it has been planning for months.
May 17, 2000
Don’t look for the corporate charter of Boise Cascade Corp. in Boise, Idaho, where it has its headquarters.
May 19, 1986
Archives
Household cleaners, traditionally known for their harsh odors, these days are smelling like a rose.
March 26, 1998
San Clemente won international renown as the home of the Western White House and lost the Richard M.
Dec. 10, 1987
World & Nation
At least half of Dr.
Sept. 25, 1994