PLACENTIA

The city will crown a new Miss Placentia on Saturday night. Fifteen women ages 17 to 24 will compete for more than $6,000 in scholarships and the chance to advance to the 1999 Miss California Pageant in June. The local pageant, sponsored in part by the Chamber of Commerce, will begin at 7 p.m. at Valencia High School, 500 N. Bradford Ave. Tickets are $12 at the door. Information: (714) 528-1873.