California
The 73-year-old widow of actor Ward Bond, star of the long-running television series “Wagon Train,” died in a fire Thursday in her Vista home, where she apparently had been smoking in bed, authorities said.
Jan. 29, 1988
Sports
This city known for its basketball fans is not agog over the presence of the women’s NCAA Final Four.
March 27, 1986
Television
The widow of “Wagon Train” star Ward Bond died early today in a house fire tentatively blamed on her smoking in bed, authorities said.
Jan. 28, 1988
Compton officials who are angry with state takeover of district hail defeat of bond issue after urging voters to reject it.
April 16, 1998
Mayor Omar Bradley is organizing a City Hall meeting Saturday to oppose a $107-million general obligation school bond issue on the April 14 ballot.
March 26, 1998
A Newport Beach businessman facing 22 counts of fraud has been acquitted of all charges by a federal court judge in Los Angeles.
Jan. 28, 1987
Business
Investors looking for safety and attractive returns have rediscovered one of the dullest investments around: U.S. savings bonds.
Sept. 11, 1992
Councilman Adkison is reelected. The races for three other council seats, to replace retiring incumbents, won’t be decided till a January runoff.
Nov. 5, 2003
Compton Unified School District officials said Thursday that they will conduct a poll to determine if there is public support for a school bond measure to repair long-neglected school buildings.
Oct. 17, 1997
The widow of Ward Bond, star of the 1950s television series “Wagon Train,” died in a fire early Thursday in her Vista home, and her second husband suffered serious burns.