Business
Shortly after Western Union shareholders roundly rejected a complex plan last Friday to refinance the company’s massive debt, a hitherto little-known investment partnership called Pacific Asset Holdings appeared on the scene, bringing with it an offer to provide $250 million in financing.
Sept. 18, 1986
World & Nation
Zimbabwe President Mugabe declared winner in vote called fraudulent
Aug. 3, 2013
Zimbabwe opposition agrees to join Mugabe’s government
Jan. 31, 2009
Real Estate
Summers Homes Inc. has closed escrow on 500 acres of the Vail Ranch in Rancho California and has announced plans to build 2,100 dwelling units on the property over the next five to seven years.
Oct. 2, 1988
Charles Missler, the former Helionetics Inc. chairman accused of conflict of interest in a $7-million-plus lawsuit filed by his ex-employer, said Thursday that the charges are “ludicrous” and offer yet more evidence that the Irvine defense electronics maker is “incapable of getting its act together.”
Aug. 16, 1985
Paul Van Doren thinks leveraged buyouts are as American as hot dogs, apple pie and sneakers.
March 11, 1989
Zimbabwe’s Mugabe calls election but his rival rejects the date
June 13, 2013
The Med-Design Corp. has received Food and Drug Administration approval to market its MDC Safe Step Blood Collection Needle System.
Nov. 18, 1997
Entertainment & Arts
Twenty-one Orange County commercial and industrial projects completed during the past six years have been recognized for their planning and design by the Orange County chapter of the National Assn. of Industrial and Office Parks.
Nov. 22, 1987
The Pacific Coast Builders Conference prizes--”Gold Nuggets”--for the best design and land use in 14 western states--were selected from among 804 entries in 32 categories in the 23rd annual competition, a highlight of the conference and co-sponsored by Sun/Coast Architecture/Builder magazine of Glendale.
June 29, 1986