California
The boy’s lower jaw was still swollen, giving him the look of a hamster hoarding food, but he felt better than he had for months.
Jan. 18, 1996
Business
Claims adjuster Curtis Barickman of Sherman Oaks phoned an insurance agent in a little town in West Virginia about a case only to have the agent say he was leaving the office.
Nov. 21, 2001
Atkins, Vester Leon, 83, of Pacoima, retired maintenance supervisor.
March 29, 1994
A resident of Seal Beach reported a sighting of a creature resembling a rabbit that stood more than 5 feet tall the other day.
May 20, 2000
As the date of his shoulder surgery neared, Greg Horbachevsky, of Glendale, asked his doctor: “Is there anything you want me to do the night before the operation?”
World & Nation
A Colorado town was buried under five feet of snow and a New Mexico town was virtually cut off Friday as a storm moved through the Rockies, whipping up strong gusts that dropped wind-chill readings to 70 degrees below zero.
Jan. 17, 1987
A small Colorado town was buried under five feet of snow, and a New Mexico town was virtually cut off today as a ferocious winter storm howled through the Rockies, whipping up strong gusts that dropped windchill readings to a dangerous 70 degrees below zero.
Jan. 16, 1987
Food
It’s said there are three basic food groups for Southerners: sugar, lard and bourbon.
Sept. 24, 1992
Edgy about hitting a 7 p.m. reservation at the city’s hottest new restaurant, we threaded our way down teeming North Market Street on a recent Saturday.
May 11, 1997
Sports
The first time Jason Simpson saw his father O.J. play football, he was surprised how bad he was.
Oct. 10, 1986