Politics
A man who chained himself to a bridge for three days and demanded that it be saved from erosion gave up his vigil Monday and also withdrew as a candidate for state Senate.
April 19, 1988
World & Nation
Population: The state emerges from the 1990s with a new ethnic balance and a thriving urban life.
March 22, 2001
Sports
Gerald Paddio scored 18 points, and Anthony Cook added 15 Thursday night as eighth-ranked Nevada Las Vegas overcame the loss of forward Jarvis Basnight and beat Pacific, 77-61, in a Pacific Coast Athletic Assn. game, the Tigers’ 18th consecutive loss.
Feb. 26, 1988
Music
“In the late ‘70s, new wave or punk could mean anything from Talking Heads to the Split Enz to D.O.A.,” observes singer-guitarist Jim Basnight, leader of the Moberlys.
Dec. 17, 1986
North Carolina: Scientists seek new sea wall to protect Cape Hatteras landmark. But state says proposed “groin” would violate regulations.
Oct. 13, 1996
The Democratic politics of the late Andy Griffith
July 3, 2012
Nevada Las Vegas’ basketball team, which had struggled in the late going this season after a 20-1 start, was tested again Friday night but held on to edge Southwest Missouri State, 54-50, in a first-round game of the National Collegiate Athletic Assn.
March 19, 1988
Lifestyle
Walker & Co.’s Bevel opened the door for a new generation of Black skin-care products. Now labels including Buttah, Nature Boy, Ceylon and Brands by Basnight have their own offerings to address the skin-care and haircare needs of Black men.
Sept. 4, 2020
While scoring 30 points, Morlon Wiley had done little wrong all game, putting Cal State Long Beach on the verge of what would have been its greatest victory in years Monday night.
Jan. 5, 1988
Brian Johnson hit two two crucial three-pointers, and UC Santa Barbara held off a late rally by Nevada Las Vegas to upset the No. 13-ranked Runnin’ Rebels, 62-60, in a Pacific Coast Athletic Assn. game Thursday night at Las Vegas.
Jan. 8, 1988