Entertainment & Arts
Director Moses Pendleton kept his dancers hidden behind body masks or shadow screens for so much of the largely familiar Momix program at the Wiltern Theatre on Thursday that we seemed to be seeing some of them for the first time in their curtain calls.
April 28, 1990
California
Even before State Supt. of Public Instruction Bill Honig officially called for it, teachers at San Marcos Junior High School were plotting a renewed emphasis on literature and looking at ways to get all kids--and not just college-prep students--excited about reading.
Oct. 7, 1986
As the local chapter of the Red Cross and county government continue to provide temporary shelter to victims of the Laguna Beach fire, offers of help from others are pouring in.
Oct. 29, 1993
Despite complaints that it will be a “campaign party” for City Councilman Joel Wachs, the Los Angeles City Council voted Friday to sponsor a country music festival April 4 and 5 in Hansen Dam Park.
Jan. 17, 1987
World & Nation
Court: FBI specialist is unable to make positive connection between documents, but Somis analyst links signature to car rental.
Aug. 21, 1997
Movies
I Can’t Sleep: Claire Denis’ 1995 movie puts an actress, a musician and a drag queen together in a rough Paris neighborhood where a series of murders have taken place.
Feb. 20, 1997
Archives
Andrade, Ralph B., 84, of Burbank, retired manager for Horton & Converse Pharmaceutical Co.
Jan. 10, 1998
Hollywood Film Festival arrives at ArcLight; ‘Garbage’ is opener
Oct. 18, 2012
Anton, Rose C., 79, of Agoura, homemaker. Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mortuary, Westlake Village.
March 27, 1991
High School Sports
Dave Bennett has resigned as football coach at Harvard-Westlake High because of pain from knee problems.
June 24, 2000