Obituaries
Lucille Bliss dies at 96; voice of Crusader Rabbit and Smurfette
Nov. 15, 2012
Lucille Bliss did the talking for a wide range of cartoon characters in movies and on television, including the star of the first animated series produced specifically for TV, Crusader Rabbit.
Sports
NASCAR: Pole-sitter leads 93 of 100 laps to win Craftsman Truck series race at California Speedway.
Oct. 19, 1997
If winning a championship requires a championship move, Jack Sprague had just what the doctor ordered Saturday in NASCAR’s NAPA Auto Parts 200 at California Speedway.
Oct. 31, 1999
NASCAR: Smith’s driver earns fifth pole of season at California Speedway.
Oct. 18, 1997
NASCAR drivers have won the last 15 International Race of Champions and it won’t change this year when the 27th edition of the four-race series ends today at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a 100-mile race.
Aug. 2, 2003
Scott Riggs raced to his third NASCAR Busch Series victory Saturday, winning the Charter Pipeline 250 when Mike Bliss ran out of fuel on the final lap at Madison, Ill.
May 11, 2003
One man’s misfortune turned into celebration for another in the American Racing Wheels 200 when race leader Mike Bliss ran out of fuel with five laps remaining and Steve Park took over for the victory Friday night at California Speedway.
Feb. 26, 2005
USC Sports
USC’s hunt for a basketball coach got closer to home Tuesday night when Athletic Director Mike McGee reportedly met with Pepperdine Coach Jim Harrick.
March 19, 1986
Entertainment & Arts
Hollywood movie-makers should withhold their accolades for the Disney marriage of Mike Ovitz to Michael Eisner until after something of substance has been done.
Aug. 26, 1995