Movies
With “Love Crimes” (citywide), feminist filmmaker Lizzie Borden moves into the mainstream with a gritty, timely erotic thriller that is as provocative intellectually as sexually.
Jan. 27, 1992
Food
In a move that will force changes--and probably some headaches--at many of Los Angeles’ most exclusive restaurants, the City Council on Wednesday gave final approval to a law requiring restaurants with 50 or more seats to designate half of their service area for nonsmokers.
Nov. 26, 1987
“Talk Hard!” is the motto of Christian Slater’s Hard Harry in “Pump Up the Volume” (citywide).
Aug. 22, 1990
World & Nation
What seemed to be the suicide of a British journalist visiting Chile three years ago has turned into a murder mystery with suspected links to international arms traffickers and Iraqi secret agents.
April 23, 1993
California
Imagine how strange and surprised Tim Moyle must have felt two months ago, still groggy from all that scotch but able to move around and even talk on the telephone, right after shooting himself in the head.
Feb. 5, 1989
Whether David Moyle is selling Harley Davidson motorcycle parts at the La Mirada Swap Meet or just spending time at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3173 in Anaheim, he still makes his pitch for the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia.
Dec. 1, 1985
Eight nursing homes have been cited for abusing elderly residents and four have been closed or sold to new owners, the state Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
Aug. 17, 2001
A small fish caught in a big fuss
Feb. 2, 2011
Water agencies sue to get the Delta smelt taken off the endangered list, but critics say it’s too soon.
March 27, 2003
Archives
Wendy Moyle gets about 1,000 e-mail queries a day on her ShindigZ.com Web site (https://www.shindigz.com), mostly about home decorating and entertaining.
Nov. 18, 1999