High School Sports
Volleyball: Senior left his mark as one of great setters in county history while leading Sea Kings to Division I title.
June 13, 2000
Preps: Senior has already signed to play volleyball at Stanford and is a standout for the Corona del Mar basketball team as well.
Feb. 28, 2000
Dodgers
Most players are not cut out for Dave Hansen’s job, and the reserve infielder acknowledges his work is difficult.
April 15, 1999
Corona del Mar boys’ volleyball Coach Steve Conti might have found another outside hitter Wednesday night when sophomore Kevin Hansen helped the Sea Kings advance to the Southern Section Division III final with a 15-5, 15-10, 15-5 victory over Encino Crespi at Newport Harbor High.
May 28, 1998
Books
Joseph Hansen’s fans have mourned the passing of his Dave Brandstetter mysteries, those gems of graceful description and characterization that capture the idiosyncrasies of life in Southern California from a gay perspective.
Dec. 12, 1993
The bench hasn’t been considered among the Dodgers’ strengths this disastrous season because of injuries and ineffectiveness.
Sept. 20, 1999
Entertainment & Arts
“Dear Evan Hansen” was the big winner at the 2017 Tony Awards. The heartwrenching musical centered on a lonely, depressed high-school student at the center of a social-media storm won six awards, including best musical. Star Ben Platt won for lead actor in a musical. Among the other acting winners were Bette Midler, who won her very first Tony Award, Kevin Kline, Cynthia Nixon and Laurie Metcalf. August Wilson’s “Jitney” captured the Tony for best revival of a play, while “Hello, Dolly!” scored in the best musical revival category. Best play went to J.T. Rogers’ “Oslo.” The complete list of winners and nominees | PHOTOS: Red carpet and show highlightsLa Jolla Playhouse wins big at the TonysFirst-time host Kevin Spacey was playful and suprisingly musicalThe big winners, surprise losers and what it all means for the theater
June 11, 2017
California
Power was lost to 1,026 customers for nearly two hours Friday morning when an underground supply cable failed.
Aug. 17, 1991
Sports
Kansas City Royals pitcher Mike Magnante thought it could wait until morning, but teammate Kevin Appier was persistent.
July 16, 1992
Calling it one of the great comebacks in sports, Mayor Kevin Johnson announced on Friday at City Hall that the sale of the Sacramento Kings to a local group of investors has been finalized.
May 17, 2013