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May 21, 2009
California
Concerning the report on Fullerton’s fraternity goings-on (May 19), the exclamation reported as coming from one of the residents: “When I say I am surprised, I am surprised.”
June 9, 1985
On a shaded Westside street nestled just below the curve where the 10 meets the 405, two different visions of how to teach students in Los Angeles sit side by side.
May 17, 2017
World & Nation
The political careers of several members of Congress, including a Republican seeking to become the next U.S.
Oct. 11, 2015
Television
A conservative Christian organization critical of “The Book of Daniel,” a new NBC drama about an Episcopal priest who sees and talks to Jesus, has launched a campaign asking local affiliates not to air the program and warning that supporters will lodge protests with the show’s advertisers The Mississippi-based American Family Assn. says the show, set to premiere Jan. 6, disrespects Christians by depicting the Rev.
Dec. 29, 2005
Sports
Left fielder Kal Daniels, who has been slumping throughout August, was replaced in the starting lineup Thursday by Mitch Webster in an attempt by Manager Tom Lasorda to add a little life to the lineup.
Aug. 30, 1991
Movies
Stephen Vincent Benet’s New England version of “Faust,” with the Devil (Walter Huston, left, as the wickedly gleeful Mr.
Oct. 9, 1994
This is Stephen Vincent Benet’s New England version of “Faust, With the Devil” (Walter Huston, as the wickedly gleeful Mr.
March 30, 1997
Hockey
When Craig MacTavish ended the Kings’ Cup chase, I couldn’t help but reflect on Coach (Tom) Webster’s decision to start Kelly Hrudey in Game 4.
May 4, 1991
Entertainment & Arts
The network cites ratings, not furor, as it drops series about an offbeat minister.
Jan. 26, 2006