- Senator Will End His NRA Membership
- Trading on Misfortune? : Dealers Are Offering Football Cards Autographed by Simpson While in Jail
- SOUTH GATE : Teacher Who Took Gun to School Gets 7 Years
- LA HABRA : Casa Carrillo Gets Permit for 2 Parties
- BELLFLOWER : Policy of Keeping Jurors' Names Secret Is Challenged
- FIRE WATCH : Safety First
- PORT HUENEME : Task Force Considers Future of Lab Site
- Gun Advocates Square Off Against Roberti Bill : Legislation: Fight is over a proposed expansion of assault-weapon ban, which faces test in Assembly committee hearing today.
- FEARSOME TWOSOME: A 48-member, all-time National Football...
- Woman Killed at Husband's Grave
- BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : A Zany, Beguiling and Odd Tale That Almost Makes Sense : FOUR HANDS <i> by Paco Ignacio Taibo II</i> ; Translated by Laura C. Dail; St. Martin's Press $22.95, 378 pages
- Police Fire on Each Other at N.Y. Subway Stop; 3 Hurt
- Joan Harrison, 83; Producer, Writer for Alfred Hitchcock
- Council Votes to Facilitate Clean Needle Distribution : Health: Mayor is asked to declare AIDS epidemic a state of emergency, which would encourage LAPD to avoid arresting activists for giving out hypodermics.
- LAUGH LINES : Jokes
- CAMARILLO : County Tells Farm to Control Odor
- School Quake Safety : Districts Scramble To Be Ready For the Next One
- Service Union Backs Tallman
- Roadblocks Stall Repairs on Simi Valley Freeway
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : $1 Million Worth of Drugs Seized in Bust
- Company Accused of Pollution Is Ordered to Halt Creek Mining
- Man Receives 10 Days in Jail in Hawk Shooting
- No End Predicted to Novell-Microsoft Rivalry : Computers: Despite talks, competition in networking will remain fierce, analysts say.
- AIRLINES
- Small Business Loan Process Draws Crooks : Crime: Some packagers use phony tax returns, charge high prices for a complicated job, federal authorities say.
- It's the Economy, Stupid, Cuban Rafters Admit
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Jazz Artist to Play in Library Courtyard
- ROLLER HOCKEY : Bullfrogs Defeat Blades in Opener
- Firm Will Unveil Home Dialysis Machine : Health: Baxter International says its device is lighter, easier to use than forerunners.
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Rally Solidly; Bond Yields Ease
- Carlos Takes Tinseltown? He Could've Been a Terror
- Nation IN BRIEF : ILLINOIS : More Reason for the Elderly to Exercise
- Lungren Seeks Tough Limits on Card Rooms
- Wilson Signs Law Allowing Public School Uniforms
- CALABASAS : Appeal Considered on Road-Widening
- LAGUNA NIGUEL : ARF to Lead Drive for Dog Park Funds
- A Stray Survivor : Feline Was Sealed in an Attic Without Food or Water
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Injuries, Loss Bring Changes on Defense
- Agran Wants Urban-Area Primaries : Politics: Ex-Irvine mayor says cities could showcase their needs in non-binding presidential elections. Experts give his idea mixed review.
- The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : Compton's New Media Founder Is Ousted : Multimedia: Tribune Co. replaces flamboyant entrepreneur Norman J. Bastin one year after it took over company.
- The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : Sports Fans Can Access All but Crowd's Roar
- Cake Decorating Goes High Tech at Anaheim Trade Show : Innovation: Machine puts photo images on foods. Other exhibits include edible business cards, personalized candies.
- The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : How to Clean Up That Windows Clutter Safely
- Young Parents Narrow the Generation Gap : Families: Early parenthood has its pluses--consider the energy it takes to keep up with kids. But the responsibility can seem overwhelming.
- COLUMN ONE : Learning to Tell Custom From Abuse : Children's welfare officials are working with immigrant parents to clear up cultural misperceptions that may lead to false reports of trouble.
- COMMENTARY : Despite Illusion, Emperor Had No Clothes
- Signature Play Evidence of Bonds' Edge
- Judge Lets Henley Travel but Increases Bail to $1 Million
- Man Gets 5-Year Sentence in Attempted Kidnaping of Girl
- Scientists Blame Quake Dust for Valley Fever
- GLENDALE : Officials, Vets Seek Funds for Memorial
- Woods Easily Advances in U.S. Amateur Golf : Tournament: He qualifies for match play after finishing two rounds five strokes behind Kim, who sets a record.
- Bullfrogs Light It Up Late, Beat the Blades : Roller hockey: They score four goals in fourth to win, 9-6, at Anaheim. Game 2 of playoff series is tonight at Forum.
- The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : Robots Roll Up Their Sleeves : Technology Aims to Help the Elderly Around the House
- The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : Copying Chlorophyll Conversion
- RETAIL
- Rwandan Refugees Leave Crowded Zaire Town for New Campsite
- Anson Thacher; Ex-Headmaster of Venerable Ojai Prep School
- Zedillo Offers to Consult With Opposition on Policy
- Robert Pellissier; Dairy Family Scion, Civic Leader, Businessman
- GLENDALE : Broken Pipe Shuts Down Water Service
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Peitz Pleads Not Guilty in Wife's Slaying : Courts: Man ordered held without bail in death of Neighborhood Watch activist, whose shooting he blamed on vagrant.
- Bitter Bequest : Heirs, Charities Battle Over Funds Freed After 20 Years
- Emergency Change Sought in City's Steel-Frame Building Code : Safety: Council will be asked to enact stopgap measure preventing new construction of the type found vulnerable in quakes. More stringent standards are goal.
- Coming Soon From Syria: Peace With Israel : Mideast: Assad may seem reluctant, but without a deal with Rabin, he'd be isolated with nowhere else to turn.
- VAN NUYS : Partial Motel Victory on Security Issues
- Van Nuys Trash Company Faces Charges of Illegal Dumping
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Cable Firm Sued Over Sales Calls : Law: Annoyed with Time Warner Cable telemarketers, Bob Arkow is asking for damages and some peace of mind in suit.
- BASEBALL STRIKE: DEVELOPMENTS FROM DAY 12
- U.S. Judge Throws Out Much of South Dakota Abortion Law
- Compensation Program for Property Seized by Soviets Not All-Inclusive : Russia: Tight limits on restitution may work against need to build confidence that the state will respect private ownership.
- COSTA MESA : Fatal Shots Heard; Police Not Called
- BURBANK : Medical Center Opens New HIV Unit
- Not Just for Kicks : Martial Arts Expert Hopes Expertise Brings Film Fame, Fortune
- Zedillo's Big Challenge: The 5 Northern 5 Neighbor : The Mexican president-elect's foreign policy agenda
- The Hardest Part Is Letting Go : A mother listens to the wedding march and hears the ballerina, the graduate, the girl who is a no longer a child.
- Fighting Nuclear Smugglers
- Northridge Is Lifted by Tuber : Baseball: Right-hander strikes out 13 in 6-4 victory over Middleboro, Mass., in Little League World Series.
- California Ads
- Health Reform Debate
- Dust Cloud After Quake Caused Valley Fever, Scientists Conclude : Health: Windblown debris is blamed for flu-like ailment. Researchers will declare the Simi Valley outbreak the first known to be linked to a temblor.
- Dr. Claudia Hampton
- Salary Cap
- New Crime Laws
- Firefighters' Assistance
- Votes on Crime Bill
- CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / U.S. SENATE : Feinstein Airs Sequel to Dramatic Commercial : Her announcement of 1978 San Francisco slayings was used in a 1990 ad credited with helping her win the Democratic nomination for governor. It seeks to show leadership and an anti-crime stance.
- OTHER NEWS - Aug. 24, 1994
- OTHER NEWS - Aug. 24, 1994
- Obituaries - Aug. 24, 1994
- Notes on a Scorecard - Aug. 24, 1994
- Names in the News - Aug. 24, 1994
- Marcaccini Brothers Face Potential NCAA Scrutiny : Basketball: Players' ties to professional team in Italy could pose eligibility problems.
- Kings' McNall Reportedly Will Plead Guilty to Fraud : Business: Sources say agreement stems from U.S. bank probe. Cooperation with authorities may shorten term.
- Foley Says He'd Accept Limited Health Reform
- White House Urges Other Nations to Take Cuban Refugees : Immigration: Clinton Administration hopes that detainment outside the U.S. will discourage rafters. Coast Guard is still rescuing hundreds a day.
- Cost Hikes Won't Kill Disney Hall, Officials Say : Arts: Leaders say the extra $50 million can be raised, although some voice surprise at the size of the increase disclosed Monday. Donor's family pledges continued support.
- CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY : Getting a Jump on Health Care : Do away with private insurance, make the state the 'single payer'--this could be the biggest consumer revolt ever.
- O.C. Educators' Fund May Be Insolvent, Suit Alleges : Courts: Civil action filed by investors claims that up to $100 million has been lost. Officials from TMI were unavailable for comment.
- Lawsuit Filed Against Educators' Fund : Courts: Investors' civil action alleges that up to $100 million has been lost. Company officials were unavailable for comment.
- Save Rams Task Force to Make Its Pitch Today : Sports: Group hopes offer of $50 million for minority interest, stadium improvements will keep team in O.C.
- CLEAN NEEDLES: The L. A. City Council...
- Simpson Team Zeros In on Police Technicians : Courts: Judge irritated as session strays from issue of access to blood samples. Hairs in cap resemble defendant's.
- BANKING & FINANCE - Aug. 24, 1994
- Johnson & Johnson to Soak Up Neutrogena : Acquisitions: Health products company will pay a premium price to expand its line of skin and hair care products.
- Washington Thrift Settles Redlining Case : Law: Chevy Chase Federal to pay $11 million, but it denies it withheld services in black areas. Action may set precedent.
- Western Digital Corp.: The company Monday announced...
- * Dick Clark Productions Inc. announced that...
- 'Soap Salesman' : Neutrogena CEO Takes a Modest View of His Success
- ENERGY
- AUTOMOBILES : Dealer Adds Isuzu to Its Costa Mesa Stable; Another Moves to a New Site
- 2 Irvine Companies Announce New CD-ROM Recording Systems
- Gas Fireplace Is Becoming a Hotter Item : Comforts: Cleanliness, ease of use fuel growing popularity. Big firms like Lennox enter market that includes O.C. makers.
- COLUMN ONE : The New Cultural Frontier : More publishers, painters and playwrights are moving to the high-tech hubs of the West. This talent migration is changing the way America's art and ideas are created.
- VILNIUS : Hatching Nest Eggs
- DECISION IN MEXICO : Winner Inherits Thorny Colosio Case : Probe: For many, the muddled investigation of the March assassination symbolizes profound doubts about rule of law.
- Russia, Germany Pledge to Battle Nuclear Smuggling : Europe: Officials fail to determine origins of seized plutonium. They urge global information-sharing on issue.
- Turks Announce Raids
- LAUGH LINES : Jokes
- THOUSAND OAKS : Gas Leak Forces Evacuation of Apartments
- Costa Mesa Trash-Collection Fee to Increase : Government: The small raise--$3.15 a year--will be used to finance November's Sanitary District election.
- Cecil Gets Mission Viejo Baseball Job
- Hakeem Olajuwon, who led the Houston Rockets...
- Second Wind : Burned Out a Year Ago, UCLA's Greenwood Appears Energized and Ready for Senior Year
- The Lakers and Phoenix Suns are discussing...
- AUTOS
- Vans Names New President and Chief Operating Officer
- Price Waterhouse said it nominated James J....
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dollar Slide Clips Stocks, Bond Prices
- State May Share in $1-Billion Expansion by Japan's NEC : Computers: Chip maker considering sites near Sacramento and in Scotland.
- U.S. Tries to Discourage Cuban Rafters : Exodus: Warnings of the detention policy and pleas to stay at home are repeated. But thousands continue to ride the waves toward Florida.
- World IN BRIEF : SOMALIA : Convoy Attack Kills 7 U.N. Peacekeepers
- One of 10 Prison Escapees Found Dead in Alley
- Those With an Appetite for All Things Country
- Ex-Aide Sues Conroy for Harassment : Lawsuit: Woman says O.C. assemblyman fired her after she complained about sexual advances. He denies allegations.
- THOUSAND OAKS : Mobile Crime Watch to Begin Next Month
- THOUSAND OAKS : Youth Honored for Poetry About Peace
- Briefly:
- Diana Denies Making Nuisance Calls to Art Dealer Friend
- GARDEN GROVE : Special-Education Needs Evaluated
- Funeral Rites Set for Decorated Santa Ana Officer Frank Stastny
- Mexico and Zedillo Pass a Crucial Test : Salinas' candidate becomes his successor in Mexican national election
- Valley Interview : AIDS Research Pioneer Gottlieb Offers Patience and Confidence
- Woman Faces Possibility of 'Three Strikes' Law : Courts: Angela Alfaro of Oxnard, convicted for her role in a 1980 gang rape, could become first female in county charged under statute.
- SAN CLEMENTE : Teen Says He Threw 'Stick' in Fatal Fight
- Brown to Unveil State Economic Plan
- Self-Defense Ruled in Shooting by Police : Oxnard: Nicholas Partee, killed after a high-speed chase, may have wanted to die at the hands of officers, D.A.'s report says.
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Such a Deal, Such a Deal
- Raiders Ended Up Being 'It' in This Game of Seek and Hide
- It's Smooth Sailing for Lanee Butler These Days
- Weekend Box Office : 'Forrest Gump' in Top Spot--Again
- AUTOMOBILES
- O.C. Airport Plan Would Encourage Discount Carriers
- AUTOMOBILES
- New ICN Company Plans Sale of Shares
- CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / GOVERNOR : Police, Bosses Split Over Endorsements : Brown wins backing of rank-and-file officers. Wilson gains support of police chiefs and sheriffs.
- PALE : Referendum in Bosnia
- 2 Key Democrats Keep Gaming Legislation Bottled Up : Capitol: Plan to create state regulatory panel is backed by Hollywood Park and several Nevada casinos. Some smaller card clubs oppose it.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Reform Is Next Task for New Mexican Leader
- In Cuba, It Is a Time of Young Men and the Sea
- Police Actions in Rampage Justified, Says D.A.'s Report : Crime: Findings conclude that Oxnard officers had no choice but to fire repeatedly at Alan Winterbourne after he had killed four people.
- TARZANA : Plan Monkeys With Boulevard Redesign
- They're Abuzz in PCL
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Meola Headed Toward Practice Squad
- Irvan's Lung Injuries Improved, but Condition Remains Critical
- Uneasy Street : Some New Threats in Old Places Create 'Anxiety' for the '90s
- Embassies Sweet--and Sour : Lifestyles: The diplomats who live and work all over Washington, D.C., specialize in resolving international crises. But getting along with the neighbors? That can be even trickier.
- Rep. Reynolds Freed Without Bail on Rape Charges
- National Agenda : Caution: Some Mexico Tollways Paved in Gold : The tolls outpace people's pocketbooks as government seeks to recoup billions used to finance new roads.
- TV REVIEWS : Something Lost, Something Gained in Streisand Concert
- AIRLINES
- Authentic Fitness' Earnings Rise 72% in 4th Quarter
- Software Maintenance Specialists: SMS announced Monday it...
- Bargain Jeans at $2,500 a Pair
- New President, Chief Executive Named by Vans : Management: Move is in line with company's efforts to restore its fortunes, analysts say.
- $50-Million Cost Hike May Delay Disney Hall Opening : The arts: Earthquake-related issues, rising materials cost are blamed. Backers try to develop fund-raising plan.
- ANAHEIM : Nude Dancing Club Owner to Contest Ban
- Don't Blame Welfare for Society's Ills : Offer poor families support services to help them better their lives, not orphanages to house children of unwed parents.
- 1 Out, but There's Still Joy in Quakeville
- Canyon Dump Ballot Measure Debated at Trial : Courts: Foes, supporters of western county landfill trade legal barbs at daylong session attended by nine lawyers.
- About $85,000 was raised for the Huntington...
- A Two-Month Party for U.K.-L.A. : Arts: The British consul general will announce today the schedule for 75 diverse events starting Sept. 7.
- Tragic Wildfire Prompts New Safety Rules : Disaster: U.S. officials recommend changes after a report on a Colorado blaze that killed 14 firefighters said mistakes led to their deaths.
- BREA : Fest Boasts an Array of Art, Music, Food
- PA Announcer Goes to Bat in Pa. : Sports: Behind Little League World Series mike, Merle Sanders roots for Northridge.
- Polanski's Sex Assault Victim Seeks Legal End
- Countywide : Coast Highway Buses Will Get Bike Racks
- STUDIO CITY : Golf Course Gets Tentative OK on Permit
- County AIDS Plan Slated for Review
- SIMI VALLEY : Home Toxic Waste Collection Scheduled
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : City Seeks to Join Program to Reward Commercial Recycling
- Walsh's Late Touchdown Pass Lifts Bears Over Chiefs, 21-18
- TV REVIEWS : MTV Takes Look at Drug Use in News Report 'Straight Dope' : MTV has usually tended to err on the side of caution when it comes to the possibility of promoting illicit drug use
- Ventura County Homes 7th Least Affordable
- Dense-Pac Microsystems Inc.: The firm announced Monday...
- Maury Foladare; Veteran Publicist to Stars
- The Facts of Thighs
- Guantanamo Tents Better Than Life in Cuba, Refugees Say : Detention: Stopped short on their journeys to Florida, the boat people say they would have left regardless of the new no-immigration policy.
- Bid to Raise Cigarette Tax to Treat Prostate Cancer Defeated
- Voices
- BODY WATCH : Dances With Coyotes and Deer
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 2 Injured in Forced Copter Landing
- VENTURA : Housing Project Site Called Contaminated
- AGOURA HILLS : Recall Group Asks D.A. to Probe Flyers
- Band Members Are Learning the Drill at Training Camp : Education: It's hours of grueling hard work. But everyone agrees the discipline and teamwork is rewarded on--and off--the field.
- Talking out of school: Those "My Kid...
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL
- Alpha Systems Lab Inc.: The multimedia company...
- Eltron International Opens Office in England
- Glued to the Keyboard? Time to Punch Up a Pizza
- Company Town : French Firm Tests Hollywood Waters
- Passions Unleashed Among O.C. Latinos Over Watershed Vote : Reaction: Ruling party candidate's victory attracts attention of activists and ordinary folk alike. Some decry potential for violence, others applaud balloting.
- World View : The Fuse Still Sizzles on World Population Bomb : India is emblematic. It lowered fertility rates, but the numbers keep growing.
- Audit Urges Tighter Rein on State Tests : Education: Report on embattled CLAS exams finds contracting errors and some overspending. But the problems are relatively small.
- Blockade Idea Floated on Troubled Waters : Cuba: Calls for tough action to halt refugees are sounded. But strategists see many pitfalls, including added pressure on Cubans to leave island.
- BUENA PARK : Knott's Stuntman's Injuries Still Critical
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : His Graduation Night Proved Painful
- Their Care Illustrates Excellence
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Heavier Milliner Works on Receiving
- LaChapelle Among Nine Cut by the Rams : Pro football: Former Bruin wide receiver says that the game has become boring to him.
- FAMILY : Instructional Videos to Keep Vacationed-Out Kids Busy
- Countywide : Judge to Rule Today on Travel for Henley
- Man Jailed for Lewd Photographs
- And the Winner Is Both
- VENTURA : Graduation a Milestone for Toddlers
- Suit Contends Mining Hurt Trabuco Creek
- KOREATOWN : Armored Truck Guards Kill Robber, Police Say
- TERMINAL ISLAND : 25 Prison Inmates Treated for Intestinal Disorder
- Child's Haven Away From Home Opens in Camarillo : Foster care: Casa Pacifica's much-heralded and long-awaited emergency program accepts its first victims of abuse.
- Northridge Bats Stymied : Baseball: All-star team is limited to one hit by Minnesota pitcher in 4-2 defeat in the first round of Little League World Series.
- Bullfrogs, Blades Start Playoff Series
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Federal Hearing Will Be Held on Henley
- Aging Baby Boomers Looking for Vacation Homes : Recreation: About 44% of the 1,000 adults polled nationwide said there was a fairly good chance they would buy leisure-time property within a decade.
- Company Town : Ziskin to Head Fox Production Unit; Increased Output Sought
- Golf Show Opens Sunday in Anaheim
- * Litton Guidance and Control Systems of...
- 6 Accused of Fraud in Filing for SBA Loans : Lending: Agency says they lied about income to borrow almost $1 million. They ultimately defaulted on loans.
- 10 Major New Weapons Systems Put on Hit List : Defense: Services are told to prepare for possible delay or cutbacks in the programs because of budget restrictions.
- PARIS : Paris Is Free! The 50th
- BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : Staging a Revolution Populated With Empty Characters : THE INHABITED WOMAN <i> by Gioconda Belli</i> ; translated from the Spanish by Kathleen March; Curbstone Press $22.95, 420 pages
- High-Style Defense in High-Profile Trials : Courts: Attorney Jack Earley says he wins empathy for clients, many accused of capital crimes, by making their stories compelling to jurors. At times he is theatrical, at times the wily bumbler.
- World IN BRIEF : MOROCCO : Top Kuwaiti Among 44 Dead in Air Crash
- CALABASAS : At-Risk Youths Learn the Ropes of Cooperation
- BUENA PARK : Council OKs Funds for Historical Park
- LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES : Offense Deserts Northridge, 4-2
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : No Surprises Among These Eight Cuts
- A. Levy Bank Rivals Aim to Capitalize on Hometown Touch
- Summit Care's Quarterly Profit Moves Up 30%
- Company Town
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dollar Slide Clips Stock, Bond Prices
- In Japan, You Spell Birth Control: C-O-N-D-O-M : Japanese buy twice as many per person as Americans. New stores sport a chic image.
- U.S. Accuses 3 in O.C. of Loan Fraud
- 11 Killed in Head-On Crash of 2 Vehicles
- Changing Lifestyles : Uzbekistan Restores Samarkand to Boost Nationalist Pride : As Central Asia emerges from isolation, the seat of Tamerlane's empire is being turned into a tourist attraction.
- NEWPORT BEACH : City Backs Bergeson Bill on Bay Club
- VAN NUYS : Disabled to Work at Reopened Motel
- Company Town
- Live Entertainment Reports Big Loss in 2nd Quarter
- Information or Bias?: Ads Set Off Fair-Housing Alarms
- Southwest Readies for United's Shuttle : Southwest Airlines, with efficient, low-cost flights, dominates flights out of Burbank Airport. But United hopes its new shuttle will regain lost business.
- Students Arrive, 1 Way or Another, to Usual Crowds : Education: The collegians, some returning and some fresh from high school, endure long lines, closed classes and late registrations.
- Pierce Head Pitches Commercial Plans
- Fountain Valley : Boys and Girls Club Work Begins Anew
- LOS ANGELES : Council Settles Final Suit Over 1986 Police Raid
- Hockey
- Long Road Still Ahead for Raider : Pro football: Running back Robinson is ineligible for first six weeks of season after being put on injured reserve list.
- Woods' 65 Leaves Him a Stroke Behind Record-Tying Kim
- Fidelity Subsidiary Acquires World Title
- LDDS to Buy Wiltel Network for $2.5 Billion in Cash Deal : Telecommunications: Firm could challenge AT&T;, MCI and Sprint if this and another purchase get regulatory OK.
- AUTOS
- Child Vaccine Distribution Plan Killed
- Market Focus : Russian Tax Police Tally Up Victories--$3 Billion Worth : Despite the progress, cheating is a way of life. Millions of people and businesses short the government. Some haven't paid a single ruble.
- Illinois Woman, 25, Charged in Fire Deaths of Eight Children
- Residents Set to Flee as Fire Perils Homes in Northwestern Montana
- Cerplex Group Inc.: The company announced Monday...
- Talks Halted on Sale of Ventura Bank Subsidiary
- Speaking Of: Time Off
- U.S. Plan to Open Vietnam Office Marks First Step to Full Relations
- MILITARY : Pentagon's 'Bottom-Up Review' Appears to Be Down and Out : A year after defense chief Aspin praised his post-Cold War redesign, it has become a liability. Now some critics are asking for a review of the review.
- Russian Psyche Is Slowly Shedding Soviet Shackles : Reforms: Eight years after <i> glasnost</i> , independence of mind is taking root. But nostalgia for old order remains.
- Ousted Rwanda Leadership Displays Bravado in Zaire : Africa: Ex-information chief says Hutu Cabinet, military are reorganizing. No serious threat is seen.
- Park Scoreboards, Projects Planned
- New Attorney Denied for Pratt at Parole Hearing : Prisons: Kathleen Cleaver won't be able to represent the convicted Black Panther at session Wednesday. Official says more notice was needed to add a new lawyer.
- BASEBALL STRIKE: DEVELOPMENTS FROM DAY 11
- Man Who Sexually Annoyed Baby-Sitter Sentenced : Crime: Steven Klein, who also made explicit telephone calls to his former girlfriend, gets 16 months in jail.
- TUSTIN : Parents, Teacher Add Color to Campus
- Violence Prevention Program to Be Offered
- Lawyer: Bonds Didn't Initiate Action
- LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES : Offense Deserts Northridge, 4-2
- Entertainment Class on Women
- Firm Reaches for Infomercial's Big Leagues : Marketing: Mike Levey, who has become a TV personality running Positive Response, is using a $6-million infusion to launch an ambitious expansion.
- R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : Founders Go Florentine With a Flourish
- Apply as Immigrants, Cubans Told
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Updated Downtown Parking Study OKd
- GOP Is Primed for Amending Crime Measure : Senate: Republicans say spending cuts of $3.3 billion made by the House aren't enough. They will try to block consideration of the bill.
- OXNARD : Officer Wounds Man Pointing Gun
- Famalaro Given Week to Weigh Extradition Fight : Courts: Arizona attorney representing man accused of killing Denise Huber says he needs more time to review documents. Local public defender does not expect his client to contest proceeding.
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Joy Rider Targets Heavy Equipment : Crime: Several construction sites have been vandalized. Workers say one break-in nearly caused an oil spill.
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Charges Won't Be Filed in Youth's Shooting : Acton: The wheelchair-bound man fired at 2 teen-agers tampering with his car, killing a third boy he didn't see.
- UC Irvine English Professor Gets $106,000 Humanities Grant