Wilson Watch: As Monday’s deadline draws near,...

Wilson Watch: As Monday’s deadline draws near, Gov. Pete Wilson remains undecided about what to do with the Valley secession bill. Spokesman Sean Walsh said it’s a tough call, but he expects Wilson to make it sometime this weekend.

* CROSS-COUNTRY: Dozens of prep runners competed in the Valley Pac-8 Conference Classic cross-country meet at Pierce College. Natalie Stein, a North Hollywood High freshman, turned in a stunning performance of 18 minutes, 4 seconds. C9

* POLICE SHIFT: Neighborhood activists are expressing displeasure with a recent decision by Los Angeles Police Chief Bernard C. Parks to shift officers who have been in charge of community policing efforts back into patrol cars. B1

* ANCIENT ART: Interest in homemade winemaking is growing nationwide, and a Woodland Hills wine shop offers lessons in the ancient art. Valley Calendar Weekend, Page 36

* HATE CRIMES: Pledging to take action, local politicians and law enforcement officials announced a series of special regional summit meetings aimed at stemming a disturbing trend--a rise of hate crimes in Los Angeles County. B1