California
In yet another shakeup in the state Senate, new President Pro Tem Kevin De Leon (D-Los Angeles) has removed the top staff from a Senate committee that last session blocked one of his priority bills.
Dec. 18, 2014
Sports
Leon Smith, 18, was taken from his mother’s custody when he was 5 and reared in group homes. But trouble really started when he got a $1.4-million NBA contract.
Jan. 30, 2000
Dallas Rookie Leon Smith Was Ill-Prepared for the NBA, and After Becoming a First-Round Draft Pick Out of High School the Results Have Been Tragic.
Dec. 28, 1999
An unarmed man shot by Los Angeles police after he allegedly pointed a towel-covered hand in their direction typically walked with a rag because he sweat a lot, his son said Monday evening.
June 22, 2015
High School Sports
Butch Smith said Vista High’s 3-2 Palomar League baseball victory Thursday over third-ranked Poway was the biggest in his school’s history.
May 10, 1991
If any National League reliever looks as intimidating as Goose Gossage or Lee Smith, it might well be Tim Stoddard.
Jan. 9, 1985
World & Nation
Inquiry: After a Las Vegas man’s girlfriend vanished in 2000, police learn his second wife disappeared in 1980.
Feb. 25, 2001
Greg Coombs, Santa Ana High School coach, admitted Leo Leon’s short, baseline jumper against Orange wasn’t the prettiest shot he’s seen this season, but it’s difficult to imagine a more important one for the Saints.
Feb. 6, 1986
Mike Smith finds love again with Royal Delta at Breeders’ Cup
Nov. 2, 2012
Jurisprudence: Mavericks’ rookie is arrested for second time in two days after allegedly vandalizing a car.
Dec. 5, 1999