Home Sweet Home: Rep. Brad Sherman and...

Home Sweet Home: Rep. Brad Sherman and real estate professionals will be on hand at a fair today on home owning for Valley residents. Its inspiring title: “Discover the Path to Homeownership.” . . . The free fair will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Coast Federal Bank, 8433 Fallbrook Ave., in West Hills.

* WITH HONOR: Jim Tukesbrey is a member of the All Veterans Burial Squad, which provides solemn send-offs for fellow veterans. B1

* FIGHTING WORDS: Jurors could not agree whether a defense attorney committed a crime when he cursed a court bailiff and challenged him to fight. B1

* RISING STAR: Erik Kramer, above, has made a career of proving people wrong, and is at it again. After his injury-plagued 1996 season prompted the Chicago Bears to search for a new quarterback, the Pierce College alumnus has outshone the newly acquired Rick Mirer in two exhibition games. C10

* DYNAMIC DUO: Linda Chisholm of Van Nuys and Marla O’Hara, a coach at Chaminade High, are professional beach volleyball players who will compete at the Evian National Championships starting today in Hermosa Beach. C10