Reel Meals

Edwards Theatres will begin serving light meals at two Orange County cinemas as part of a major expansion effort that will boost screens by 25%. If the experiment is a hit with moviegoers, other theaters in the chain also might offer meals, executives said.

* BUSINESS, C1

Life Cut Short Authorities search for clues, above, in the death of an Orange teen who was set to start college today. John Lee LaBord was riding his bike when he was hit by a motorist who did not seek aid and took pains to cover up the death, police said.

* METRO, B1

Depot Delay South Orange County commuters have been waiting years for a new Metrolink station in Laguna Niguel. But there’s no immediate relief in sight. Officials say it will cost twice as much as they had thought for the station, which was planned to open in June 2000.

* METRO, B1

Smaller Stake Carl Karcher, above, of Carl’s Jr. has sold more than half his stock in the chain’s Anaheim parent, CKE Restaurants. CKE’s stock slump--shares have tumbled 77% in 13 months--led Karcher’s broker to compel the sales to cover loans.

* BUSINESS, C1

FORECAST: Sunny and warm after patchy low clouds and fog. B1, B6