Business
Campaigns: Signature gatherers go to court to counter restrictions aimed at keeping them away from storefronts.
March 4, 2000
The last time it did business in Southern California, Smith’s Food & Drug Centers got run out of town.
Sept. 8, 1991
World & Nation
Indictments: Top executives of Supermail, a check-cashing company, are among those arrested in sting operation.
July 2, 1998
Kmart Corp. has signed a letter of intent to sell its Payless drugstore unit to Leonard Green & Partners, the Los Angeles-based investment firm that controls Thrifty Drug Stores, The Times has learned.
Oct. 29, 1993
The drugstore chain cites antitrust risks. Its bigger rival vows to continue its pursuit.
Sept. 18, 2008
Housing & Homelessness
A prostitute had the nerve to bring one of her clients to a long-deserted bungalow court in Hollywood last Friday.
Nov. 26, 1992
Indictments: Supermail’s top executives are among those arrested on charges of processing $3.2 million in cash over two years during federal sting operation.
California
Recycling is good not only for the environment, but also for Torrance schools--thanks to a new program sponsored by Smith’s Food and Drug Centers.
Sept. 17, 1992
Retailing: Food and drug chain to cut jobs, close stores as 1999 purchase of American Stores exacts toll.
July 19, 2001
Corporate takeovers are back in style.
Jan. 26, 1988