- Man Is Convicted in Japan of L.A. Murder
- Board of Trade Will Deal in Trash : Environment: Market will address recycling problems by adding plastic, glass garbage to its list of commodities.
- Need a Flight? Just Click Up the Lowest Fares
- CNN Accused of Contempt for Airing Noriega Tapes
- TIDBITS : Gold Coast Press in Ventura has sent out about 200 requests, seeking material from county eateries for a new book.
- Navy Sea Lion Breaks Ranks and Escapes
- COLUMN ONE : Are West's Dams Set in Stone? : Bruce Babbitt dreams of razing some of them to transform rivers and the Interior Department. But businesses dependent on cheap water and power fear the added expense and predict job losses.
- Issue of City Manager Dominates Norwalk Election : Council: Most challengers want to fire Powers or curtail his authority. But two incumbents support him.
- Training Puppies for a Career of Aiding Others
- Cleanup Products Without the Poisons : Simple Green, Life Tree and Ecover are now stocked at area supermarkets.
- Justices Say Scouts Can Bar Gays as Leaders : Rights: Appeals court rules that forcing organization to accept homosexuals as Scoutmasters would violate the 1st Amendment.
- Economists See Turning Point in O.C. Job Figures
- Gore, Pledging Aid to Tornado Area, Praises Preachers' 'Grace'
- Dispatchers Trade Index Cards for Computer : Simi Valley: A police radio-dispatch system replaces a program where paper records and memories were relied upon to brief officers.
- Rescue Squad's New Members Learn the Ropes
- Irvine Killing Suspect Held in Montana : Crime: Man arrested in a prominent cattle rancher's death in that state is also sought in a 1986 slaying.
- BURBANK : Gangs Downplayed in Student Survey
- Jones Turns Dallas Into Switzer-Land : Cowboys: One day after Johnson leaves, former Oklahoma coach gets the job.
- MUSIC REVIEWS : A Cool Recital From Kyung-Wha Chung
- BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : When 'Dynasty' Meets the Old Testament : THE HARAFISH <i> by Naguib Mahfouz</i> , Translated by Catherine Cobham; Doubleday, $22.95, 496 pages
- HOLLYWOOD : Theater Chain Helps Schools by Giving Money and Time
- COVER STORY : Cultural Unity Is a Memory in One Santa Monica Neighborhood, But Some Residents Are Trying to Recapture the Past in . . . : Their Town
- SAN PEDRO : Longshoremen Set Rally Honoring Slain Students
- 5.5% Water Rate Hike Approved : Utilities: Two-thirds of Ventura County residents will be affected by the increase, which takes effect in July.
- Jones Turns Dallas Into Switzer-Land : Cowboys: One day after Johnson leaves, former Oklahoma coach gets the job.
- Shoulder Surgery to End Season for Expos' Fullmer
- Public TV Heading to the Malls : Television: With its soon-to-open Store of Knowledge at Glendale Galleria, KCET is seeking an alternative route for raising needed funds.
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- Topics : Business: Software Firm Files Lawsuit
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- Dow Falls 72 Points Amid Market Fears : Stocks: The seventh drop in eight days puts average far below where it stood two weeks ago. Investors are worried by interest rates and political turmoil, analysts say.
- Oh, to be a Medfly on the wall when those callers swarm the feds.
- Clinton Signs Federal Worker Buyout Plan
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Truck Spills Diesel Fuel Near Channel
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Principals to Decide Camping Trip Fate
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Songs of Romantic Longing
- CareLine Inc.: The Irvine-based provider of ambulance...
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- SIMI VALLEY : 3 Firms to Bid on Police Station Design
- VAN NUYS : Letters Hope to Take Bite Out of Crime
- Condom Nation : Controversy Draws Safe-Sex Activists to High School
- CHATSWORTH : Motorist Sought in Fatal Car Accident
- CYPRESS : Man Honored for Aiding Neighbors
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Park Impresses Again, Awaits Roster Decision
- NBA ROUNDUP : Pacers Beat Celtics, Then Call for a Boston Plumber
- Bakersfield Won Over Native Son
- MUSIC REVIEWS : 'El Cimarron' a Compelling History Lesson
- Year of Bravery, Tragedy : Sheriff's Dept. Honors Officers, Slain Deputy
- Wendell Niles, Veteran of Radio and TV, Dies : Broadcasting: The longtime Toluca Lake resident was announcer on shows by Bob Hope, Milton Berle.
- City Tries to Link King's Lifestyle to Stress in Effort to Reduce Damages
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Aging Plaza to Finally Be Razed : Demolition: City ceremony marks long-held plans to destroy the dilapidated center and revitalize the property.
- Man, 39, Found Shot Dead at Popular Restaurant-Bar
- Wilson Approves Tax Relief Bill for Fire Victims
- Sea Lion Keeps Navy on the Run : Military: Animal activists rally to Pumpkin's plight and criticize use of marine mammals for tests.
- Water District Board Catches More Flak : Utilities: Los Alamitos agency draws criticism for $4,000 tab at Lake Tahoe conference. It already was under fire for financial management. Members call expenses routine.
- Only Scruples Stop Housekeeper From Cleaning Up : Honesty: Employee never considered keeping bag of jewels valued at $100,000 left by hotel guest. Owner thought she'd never see them again.
- Growing Into the Game : Fuerbringer Gets Serious, Makes Mark in Volleyball
- Finally in the Right Place, the Right Time : Dr. John, Who Admits 'Oh Man, I Had Problems,' Is on a Tear With Superb New Album
- Solsonics Ascend With the Reign of Acid Jazz : Pop music: The L.A. group's appeal lies in a blend of traditional and modern styles.
- Laguna Museum Quiet on Reasons for Desmarais Firing : Institutions: Officials decline to elaborate on an action that some in the Southland arts community find surprising and disturbing.
- VENTURA : City to Open Talks for New Pier Eatery
- IRVINE : Fair to Study Plan to Move Buildings
- Romancing the Stones : Searchers Believe Rocks Point the Way to Elysian Park Treasure
- NRA Joins the Recall Effort Against Roberti : Elections: But group refuses to put a dollar value on its contribution to force the lawmaker from office.
- FULLERTON : Meetings to Address Hike in Water Bills
- Dog Killing Brings Term of 60 Days, Probation : Courts: Fullerton man who taped animal's muzzle to quiet barking must also buy food for dogs of AIDS sufferers as part of community service.
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : 2 Ex-Deputies Plead Guilty to Stealing Drug Money
- ENCINO : A Feathered Friend Buried After Accident
- BURBANK : Black Lawyers See New Opportunities
- LOS ANGELES : Metrolink Station Will Open at Cal State L.A.
- Are Guns Safer Than Cars? : Of course not, and that's why the new test and instructions are justified
- Man to Stand Trial in Ventura Slaying
- Evans Passes Weissmuller With Victory
- WEST ANAHEIM LIONS BASEBALL TOURNAMENT : Loara Continues Turnaround Season With Title
- PREP ROUNDUP : Fountain Valley Blasts Top-Ranked Marina
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / DAILY REPORT : ACROSS THE NATION : Gillen Moves to Providence
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Saddleback Advances at College of Seqouias Tournament
- Ford's 'Summer' Offers Expanded Schedule : Arts: The series lineup includes 31 performances of music, opera, dance and theater by 17 organizations.
- Sleepless in Lancaster, or How I Learned to Love Metrolink
- Violence Again Rocks Quiet Peninsula Area : Crime: Rancho Palos Verdes is reeling over a triple stabbing that left one dead. The bloodshed follows a double slaying and a shooting nearby.
- SKIING / CHRIS DUFRESNE : Rough Year for Local Resorts
- Garrison Jackson Joins Dukes' Roster
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / DAILY REPORT : MEN'S FINAL FOUR
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : City Staff Backs Bid by O'Neill, Partner
- 3 Youths to Compete in Geography Bee
- When Science Lies to the Public : National Cancer Institute ousts top researcher
- PERSPECTIVE ON VIOLENCE : Explaining America to the Japanese : Citizens, visitors share the same peril; there are no 'islands' in a furious world.
- U.S. Health Survey Team Targets County Residents : Medical: Interviewers are seeking random subjects for osteoporosis study. Free exams and cash are offered.
- County Jobless Rate Has Its Ups and Downs : Unemployment: From 7.6% in December, the figure hit 9.7% in January, only to drop again in February. In that period, 1,600 new jobs were added.
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Antelope Valley Transit Workers Abandon Strike
- LOS ANGELES : Deadline Today to Apply for Quake Jobless Aid Program
- Settlement OKd in Landslide That Affected 6 Homes : Litigation: San Juan Capistrano owners, who blamed one another, will share $2.2 million rather than go to trial.
- ENVIRONMENT WATCH : Beach Patrol
- The Timing Is Right for Heitmann
- Highland's Davis Changes Direction, Picks George Mason
- NHL ROUNDUP : Nordiques Blow Opportunity
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Anthony Young Sent to Cubs for Vizcaino
- THOROUGHBRED RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : At the Heart of the Matter Is Birthplace
- ART REVIEW : 'Mexico' Show Not a Pretty Picture : Exceptional Work Lost in Muddled Photo Exhibition
- City to Pay $450,000 to Settle Contract Dispute : Burbank: Action to avoid going to court over aborted property sale is the closing chapter in a complex deal that went sour.
- Homeless Shelters Adopt Set of Basic Standards : Charity: Coalition hopes to regain public's trust after recent scandals while providing a higher level of care.
- King Says He's Not Guilty of Robbery Count on His Record
- Different Ways of Looking at Magic's Entry Into Coaching
- THEATER REVIEW : Elaborate Design Steals the Thunder in 'Grease' : The lights and set take center stage in Tommy Tune's touring production, overshadowing the choreography and the stars.
- Kings Mighty Close to Elimination, 5-2 : Hockey: Ducks keep thin playoff hopes alive with first victory at Forum.
- OXNARD : Fugitive Suspect Arrested at Depot
- Auto-Biography : Museum Will Celebrate the History of the Car in Southern California
- A Close-up at People Who Matter : Pacoima's Outspoken,Tireless Booster
- Ginter Sets Home Run Record
- Summer Seasons Skewed to Older Pop Concertgoers : Amphitheaters: The Greek and Universal schedules include such veteran acts as Frank Sinatra, Natalie Cole, Tony Bennett, Roger Daltrey and the Doobie Brothers.
- SENIOR GOLF : His Honor Gets Some Respect Now
- Falling Through the Cracks : Safety: Tough seismic standards that cover public schools do not apply to day-care facilities or private schools. Some officials see a need for more consistency.
- VENTURA : Day-Care Center's License Is Revoked
- Ernesto Zedillo, President-in-Training : Mexico: The new candidate will benefit from Colosio's martyrdom aura, but only if he can develop political savvy to manage his fractious party.
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : New York Prep Stars Are Staying Close to Home
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / DAILY REPORT : MEN'S FINAL FOUR : Clinton's Plans Still Up in Air
- ROUNDUP : Alemany's Ozella Tells Plans to Quit After 5-4 Victory
- PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Canyon Holds On to Win in Las Vegas
- TELEVISIONReynolds Hospitalized: Burt Reynolds was hospitalized Wednesday...
- BURBANK : City Waives $9,000 Fee for Fund-Raiser
- Immigration Discussion Yields No Answers : Business: Valley Industry and Commerce Assn. holds talk to seek position on pending legislation.
- SHERMAN OAKS : 10th Service Center Opens for Earthquake Victims
- BELL GARDENS : City Loans to Help Defray College Fees
- OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : TERMINAL TEENS : You know that old joke about kids who hog the phone? Well, today's great communicators are plugged into a whole new way to tap the information highway from home.
- THEATER REVIEW : 'Joined at the Head' Combines Humor, Pain : The comedy-drama serves up plenty of witty commentary about contemporary attitudes toward illness and life in general.
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : A Garden of Well-Versed Dishes : The charming new Ojai eatery offers vegetarian fare as well as more opulent mainstream choices. The results, however, are spotty.
- ON THE ROAD : Romantic Church's Saga Awaits a Happy Ending
- REEL LIFE / FILM & VIDEO FILE : Electronic Gadgets Bring Movie Theater Experience Home : With the proper equipment, consumers can have the feeling of the cinema in their living rooms. But the initial cost can be high.
- COVER STORY : Media for the Masses : Public-Access TV Gives Everyone a Chance to Be a Star--In Their Own Universe
- Man Admits Firing 1st in Beach Melee
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- CITY HALL : HAWTHORNE : City to Tackle 2-Year Budget
- SOUTH GATE : Proposals Sought for Abandoned Firehouse
- Overton Draws on CNN for Big Picture
- OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : Video Blur
- State Smog Check Bill Is Signed by Wilson : Legislation: The measure creates a two-step inspection and repair process for some vehicles. It is designed to reduce fraud and improve reliability.
- SPORTS
- LONG BEACH : Police Center to Open in Willmore Section
- Finding Community on Bulletin Boards, Byways
- SHOPTALK : Easter Gifts Abound : Opportunities for bargains are everywhere. Shoppers should plan ahead to save some time.
- LA MIRADA : City Theater Panelists to Receive Free Passes
- IRA Pledges 3-Day Truce to Induce British to Negotiate
- Companies Find Renaming Game Chancy, Costly : Image: Several O.C. firms have recently altered their logos out of necessity or as a marketing strategy.
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- Pros and Cons of Anonymous Corporate E-Mail
- Otis College of Art Reaps Record Support
- MAYWOOD/BELL : Thousands of Pupils to Be Fingerprinted
- Skull Is Bone of Evolutionary Contention : Science: Researchers say new fossil supports theory that a sudden event spurred human development.
- OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : Don't forget to :-)
- Scrabble Pros Have Her Simply Spellbound
- 11 States to Defy Clinton Abortion-Funding Rules : Government: Officials say their laws prohibit use of Medicaid money to pay for procedure in rape, incest cases.
- Planners Taking a Familiar Path : Development: Rancho Santa Margarita's Town Center, a 'concentrated version' of the community, will be completed in phases through the year 2000.
- TOPICS / BUSINESS : Hardware Chain Moves Into Area
- The Lab: X Marks the Spot to Test Theories of Retail : From the Living Room to the (Gypsy) Den, It's an Alternative to Hanging at Home
- Jet Mishap Injures Pilot
- Donated Time Lets Library Add a Day
- ENTERTAINMENT / RECORD REVIEW : Somebody's Ex Avoids Getting Labeled
- Rep. Natcher; Held Record of 18,401 Votes in Row
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : We're All in This Together
- Injunction Against Defunct Firm Won't Affect 2nd Company
- O Beautiful for Species of CrabsNorth American...
- Trading in Futures Markets Not for the Faint-Hearted
- DOING EDITION : The Well-Read Have More Than a Few Places to Turn to Find the Well-Read
- Aid for Latino AIDS Patients : Downey Group Tries to Overcome Cultural Barriers to Facing Problem, Seeking Help
- Wendell Niles, 89; Veteran Radio, Television Announcer
- Region : LOMITA : Petition Advances District's Push to Leave L.A. Unified
- Auto-Biography : Museums: Facility will celebrate the history of the car in Southern California. Officials hope it will also help rejuvenate Miracle Mile.
- COMPTON : State Plan to Build Holding Prison Opposed
- MOORPARK : Brodsky Quits Seat on Planning Panel
- Golden West Homes: The manufacturer of prefabricated...
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- Happy Campers Get in Line to Buy New Homes : Real estate: Is it still a buyer's market? Some are keeping overnight vigils for a chance to purchase a home. Housing sales through mid-March were up 35% from the same quarter last year.
- Wine Country Cooking : Balancing Act: Matching Food With Wine
- Suit Filed Over Saddle Club's Disposal of Horse Manure : Land use: The former owner of a 28-acre parcel in Rolling Hills Estates wants the club to remove the waste. The property now belongs to a nature preserve.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Technocrats Lead Mexico From Crisis--to Where? : Politics: Economic panic was averted after Colosio's assassination. Social problems still demand attention.
- Sinatra, Armed and Dangerous
- TAKING NO CHANCES: The "Jackson Family Honors"...
- Rising Interest Rates Spur a Broad Selloff : Markets: Investment advisers continue to turn bearish on stocks. Bond yields maintain their upward trend.
- Light 'n' Layered
- WHITTIER : Used Bookstores Enjoy Peaceful Coexistence
- OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : Uphill Battle
- Not Much Has Changed at Josie's
- Guerrilla Sculptor Takes Mystery to New Heights
- Wings of Deputy Registrar Clipped Over Flyers on Voter Fraud
- MID-CITY : Boy Killed in Suspected Gang Attack
- MUSIC : Roots Rockers to Blaze Path to Benefit for Abused Kids : Rockabilly Roundup in Santa Barbara will aid Child Abuse Listening & Mediation, a nonprofit agency.
- And This Is Just the Beginning : O.C. foothill residents would like to stick around a while. That is, if they can afford it, and if their communities retain their hometown feel.
- REWIND : 'Day of Jackal' Like a Chess Game--With More Suspense : Movie based on Frederick Forsyth novel employs move and countermove in police detective's effort to track down an assassin.
- Topics : Transportation: Fares for Shuttle Bus
- THOUSAND OAKS : 2 Pastors Robbed at Gunpoint in Field
- A Bone to Pick Over
- Easter : Beyond Chocolate Bunnies
- MEDIA DARLING: Earlier this week, Rep. Elton...
- S. Korea, U.S. Plan U.N. Steps on N. Korean Sanctions : Diplomacy: Gradual approach is intended to ease Chinese resistance to a strong stand on inspection of north's nuclear sites.
- BELLFLOWER : New Sheriff's Facility Doubles Enforcement
- DOWNEY : Forced Transfers From Grade School Dropped
- STRUCTURES : UCSB's Subtle New Addition : Institute is the work of internationally known and sometimes controversial architect Michael Graves.
- WHITTIER : Wood Named Interim Rio Hondo President
- Child Welfare Agency Officials to Repay $41,600
- World IN BRIEF : GUATEMALA : American Woman Beaten by Mob
- PASADENA : Plan for Citizen Oversight of Police Matters Advances
- Firms to Fund Design of Treatment System : Environment: EPA officials hail the agreement as a major first step in cleaning up Glendale's ground water.
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Driver Falls Asleep, Causing Fatal Crash
- 8 Hurt as Car Unhitches From Tow Truck
- OXNARD : Girl's Efforts Save Father in House Fire
- Seal Beach Runoff Will Offer Voters a Distinct Choice : Election: Council incumbent Hastings is a slow-growth proponent. Challenger Klisanin is a pro-business developer.
- Ex-Deputy to Let Judge Rule in Jail Sex Case : Courts: He is charged with aiding consensual contact. Attorney maintains that law applies only to inmates.
- NORTHEAST VALLEY : Alcohol Awareness Topic of Contest
- 2 Men Killed, 1 Wounded in Shooting
- Wolf Crests Emotional Wave, Wins : High school baseball: Grieving El Camino Real ace goes distance, gets offensive support from mates in 14-7 title-game victory over Thousand Oaks.
- UPPER DECK BASEBALL TOURNAMENT : El Dorado Takes It on the Chin
- MIGHTY DUCK NOTEBOOK / ROBYN NORWOOD : Kariya Contract Talks Are Done for Season
- CSUN Mood Black in Wake of Defeat : College baseball: After 2-1 loss to Cal Lutheran, Kernen says heartless Matadors have quit on him.
- THE TIMES POLL : Wilson Trails Despite Brighter Economic View
- Topics / HISTORY : Gardena's Homage to Strawberries
- PARAMOUNT : 2 School Officials Halt Efforts to Reclaim Jobs
- Where a Beer Lover's Heart Tap-Dances
- Italy Victor Apparently Clears Way to Govern : Politics: Billionaire Berlusconi seems to have struck deal with junior partner in right-wing alliance. Analysts welcome news as sign of stability.
- Honoring Capote: a Reissue and Scholarships
- Jackson Case Panel Asks About Sexual Orientation : Grand jury: An employee of the singer says he was questioned about the star and about himself. The witness's lawyer calls the inquiries improper; some experts dispute him.
- Killer Claims Innocence to Jury Weighing Death Penalty
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Snow's Status Hinges on Smith's Calf Injury
- Only Thing Left Is to Win the Title
- Rams Match Redskins' Deal to Woods : Pro football: Team also will attempt to sign Atlanta offensive tackle Mike Kenn.
- Abrams Wins at Easter Bowl Tennis
- TV REVIEW : 'Traps' Premiere: Strong Cast, Weak Plot
- Survey Finds Sharp Rise in Working Poor : Salaries: The number of full-time workers who earn less than a living wage rose from 12% to 18% in 13 years.
- FOR THE KIDS : No Walk in the Park : Perks are few, but youths may get satisfaction from maintaining trails for the love for the environment, plus $5 an hour.
- U.S. Vows to Bolster Bosnia Peace Quest : Balkans: Joint chiefs chairman and ambassador to U.N. visit Sarajevo to discuss more involvement.
- 'D2' Scores With Good and Bad Sports
- POLICE BLOTTER
- AIDS in Los Angeles County
- FILLMORE : Authorities Seize 2 in Anti-Gang Raids
- LOS ALAMITOS : City OKs Changes to Council Sessions
- Man, 19, Pleads Not Guilty in Slaying
- AGOURA HILLS : Officials Cheered by Hints of Recovery
- SWAT Team Arrests Suspect in Slaying
- Tip Leads to Arrest Near Seattle of Suspect in 1975 Pacoima Slaying : Crime: Richard Leos had apparently been living tranquilly under various aliases. Members of his family express shock.
- LA PALMA : Meals on Wheels Program Reinstated
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : With Little Support, Concordia's Virches Wins
- COMMENTARY : Who's Going to Be Toasting the Cowboys Now?
- The Committee for an Orange County Arts...
- Mutual Fund Buying Slows, Reflecting Investor Caution : Investing: Totals show recent boom is waning. Many bond and foreign funds show outflows.
- Maybe He Couldn't Hang the Drapes
- Bergen to Purchase Supplier : Transaction: The Orange-based drug wholesaler still needs U.S. approval to buy provider of hospital supplies.
- Potatoes Anna, English Crumpets
- IN THE KITCHEN : Green Lasagna: You Had to Be There
- MAR VISTA : 1 Killed, 1 Injured in Shooting
- SPORTS
- No for City Council : Tattoo Studio Put on Hold by Claremont Council
- COVER STORY : The Year of the Dollar : Across the South Bay, candidates will bicker about usual Election Day issues. But underlying it all is a cash crunch that threatens the good life.
- Frances Donaldson, 87; Her Biography of Edward VIII Was Basis for Movie
- City Hall News : SOUTH PASADENA : 6 Vie to Continue Freeway Fight : Politics: All six City Council candidates oppose 710 extension. Their differences lie in offering solutions to the city's money problems.
- Schools' Mock-Quake Drill Upsets Principals, Parents
- If Treated Well, Finicky Azaleas May Bloom All Year : Although most are shade loving, some varieties will tolerate the hotter, more arid areas of Ventura County.
- THERE'S NO TIME LIKE THE FIRST : What Stewart Knew Is Still True--All We Need Is a Friend to Lend a Guiding Hand
- OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : Why Join a Gang?
- Regiona : WOODLAND HILLS : Coyote-Trapping Ban to Undergo Further Study
- U.S. Official to Inspect Wetlands, Open Areas
- Obituary
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Wuornos': Fuzzy Look at a Serial Killer
- Ambulance Trio Conquers Rally
- Clues Warn of Massive Quake in Northwest
- O'Donnell Says She's Just One of the Gang
- Bad Ending for Bookstore : Owner Says Theft Has Doomed Fahrenheit 451, a Laguna Beach Counterculture Oasis
- 54 HOURS : Soccer Fun-Sites
- TOPICS / LIFESTYLES : Roar of Jets Fuels a Passion for Some Residents
- Scouts Can Bar Gay Men as Leaders, State Court Rules
- SHERMAN OAKS : Dirt Pile Removed From Park Entrance
- Roadway Plans Take Harsh Toll on San Juan Montessori School : Traffic: Enrollment suffers from threat of closure to make way for the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor.
- CSUF Memorial Will Honor Slain Student Torrez
- 1st Temple to Open for Ojai Valley Jews
- Auditor-Controller Executive Named New County Budget Office Director
- ANAHEIM : Candidate Says Jobs Key to Cutting Crime
- LAGUNA BEACH : Race to Aid School Rebuilding Program
- Chapman Reaping the Benefits of Caton's Rebirth in Softball
- A Big Splash, Then No Cash : WFL Made History in 1974, but 'Whiffle Ball' Didn't Last
- Class-Action Suit Targets Top Tobacco Companies : Courts: Filing blames manufacturers for deaths of millions of smokers and accuses them of spiking nicotine content of cigarettes. Industry says lawyers are jumping on 'publicity bandwagon.'
- Bistro Is a Perfect Avenue to Relax
- Man Paralyzed in Shooting
- Council to Open Shelter for Homeless : Santa Monica: The 6-0 vote is an attempt to comply with a state court ruling requiring cities to provide an alternative before banning sleeping in parks.
- OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS
- ET CETERA : Rhetorical Flowers Brighten Speech
- The "5" Royales: "Monkey Hips and Rice", (Anthology), <i> Rhino</i>
- Sports
- PUC Panel Suggests Closing San Onofre Nuclear Plant : Power: Agency will begin hearings next month. Edison calls cost analysis flawed.
- COSTA MESA : Driver Runs Light, Collides With Officer
- RETAIL AND RESTAURANTS
- Daly to Share Top Warner Bros. Corporate Titles With Semel
- Now's the Time to Let CDs Roll With Market Punches
- GARDEN FRESH : Honor Thy Fava
- White House Plans Blitz to Defend Clintons : Public relations: Campaign is also aimed at keeping Whitewater controversy from hurting President's agenda.
- City Hall News : PASADENA : Council Backs Plan for Civilian Police Boards
- French Atomic Sub Mishap Kills 10
- SPORTS
- Edison Says Fear of Quake Liquefaction Unfounded : Preparedness: Utility tells concerned Redondo residents any damage would be confined to the plant. But some city officials are not convinced.
- AIRLINES
- U.S. Moves to Simplify Overseas Technology Sales
- RETAIL AND RESTAURANTS : If Ralphs Really Is for Sale, Food 4 Less Is Ready to Go Shopping
- RETAILING