- BANKING & FINANCE - May 23, 1995
- Batting Teacher Hopes He Hits It Big : Warner Center: The Dodgers' Reggie Smith plans to launch a major training center. But some say he may strike out.
- HOLLYWOOD PARK : Tossofthecoin Shows His Track Bias
- Duo Displays Connectedness
- Southern California Careers / Dream Jobs : Testing Can Identify Options
- A Head for Writing : Books: Most authors work chapter by chapter. Not Jane Smiley. She'd be the first to tell you that 'Moo,' her newest novel, was finished long before she put word to paper.
- NRA Chief Disavows the Militias : Firearms: Group's leader seeks to distance lobby from extremists and says he backs hearings on their activities. But he vows to keep pushing for repeal of the ban on assault-style weapons.
- 1 Killed, 3 Hurt When Driver Runs Red Light
- Reno Urges Grads to Help Youths : Commencement: U.S. attorney general asks 294 law school graduates at UCLA to consider careers that would boost opportunities for children and improve juvenile justice system.
- Taking a Vacation From Hating : Peace: Even on neutral ground, some beliefs are just too strong to stay silent.
- Board to Weigh Ambulance Plan
- NCAA SOFTBALL : Fullerton Rallies to Beat Northridge, 2-1
- In Microsoft's Failure, Banks See Opportunity : News analysis: The ill-fated attempt to buy Intuit is a wake-up call for those who've been slow to offer electronic banking.
- Hariri Reappointed as Lebanese Premier
- Wang Dan, 2nd Dissident Detained in China
- LAUGH LINES : Jokes
- Senator's Aide Hurt by Bomb Sent to His Home
- Countywide : Red Cross Offers Water Safety Tips
- Strawberry--With Sprinkles : Despite Drizzle, Fans Turn Out in Force for Fruit Festival
- School Police Officer Wounded by Gunshot
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Foundation Hands Out Grants to 5 Schools
- Aladdin's Magic Lamp Might Help
- Cypress Ousted by Cerritos
- WEEKEND REVIEWS : Opera : Real Otello, the Verdi Way, Shows Up at Music Center
- Southern California Careers / Dream Jobs : Food Buyer Has an Appetite for Work
- COMMITMENTS : One Woman's Search for the Identity That's Right
- COMMITMENTS : A Psychic Lets the Cat Out of the Bag : Pets: She thought T.C. was lonely. But after pawing through a gantlet of experts, she discovered that her kitty just needed something to do.
- Hollywood Meets the Dark Ages
- Davre J. Davidson; Founder of Aramark
- Economic Profile
- The I's Don't Have It on California Auto License Plates
- Russia Pushing Weapon Sales Despite Criticism
- The Joy of Hitting, On and Off the Football Field : Community Essay: A former college linebacker struggles to keep from using his fists when anger rises.
- Rancho Santiago Wins State Berth : Baseball: Martineau plays key role in Dons' 5-2 victory over Saddleback.
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Piazza Feeling Optimistic About Injury
- Brocklebank Having One of Those Years : Golf: Quality practices and relaxation drills help El Modena senior bounce back from mediocre junior season.
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Smith Rushes to Work, Wild Ending
- No Practice Makes Perfect for All Stars
- MUSIC REVIEW : Film Muddles 'War Requiem'
- Gina Sosa; Hueneme High School Graduate
- Students Get Political Lessons From the Pros
- Irvine Youth Win Lacrosse Title
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Smoltz Mows Down Marlins as Braves Sweep
- Lights, Action, Keaton : In 'Unstrung Heroes,' the Star of Woody Allen Films Finds Success in Her First Feature Behind the Camera
- Did You Hear About Batman?
- Correction? How Three Pros Are Betting Now
- Southern California Careers / Dream Jobs : For Some, Perfect Job Can Be Carved Out of Current Work
- SOUTH KOREA
- More Than Just Weapons at Stake in Gun Debate
- MOORPARK : Fireworks Planned for July 3 Celebration
- BREA : Students Are Part of Big Picture at Center
- Plea Made for Slaying Information : Crime: As officers continue investigating, the mother and grandfather of the 14-year-old victim recall him as a loving boy.
- NHL PLAYOFFS : 'Canadiens' Are the Key as Flyers Top Rangers
- HOLLYWOOD PARK : Tossofthecoin Shows His Track Bias
- MUSIC REVIEW : Philharmonic Serves Lemonade, Not Vodka
- WEEKEND REVIEWS : Risk-Taker Ronstadt Keeps Them Waiting
- Lloyd's to Offer $4.7 Billion to Its Investors : Insurance: Groups want compensation for losses. The proposal is more than three times that of an earlier plan.
- Yanni, We Hardly Knew Ye
- Sanwa Bank Names Senior V.P. of Renamed Department
- UC Lowers Forecast of Enrollment 'Tidal Wave' : Education: University says surge in students expected by 2005 will be smaller and later than earlier predicted. Some outside analysts question the new figures.
- POOLS RULE: Summer brings pool time to...
- LAUGH LINES : Yeah, Well, She Steams a Mean Brew
- SAN CLEMENTE : Council to Weigh 23% Increase in Park Maintenance Fees
- DVI's 3rd-Quarter Revenue Up 91%
- Safety Components International Inc.: The Costa Mesa...
- AUSTRALIA
- Southern California Careers / Dream Jobs : Mystery Writing Can Be Lucrative--but Odds Are Chilling
- Dream Jobs in the Southland
- BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : The Various Paths That Lead to God : DEEP RIVER <i> by Shusaku Endo</i> Translated from the Japanese by Van C. Gessel; New Directions : $19.95, 224 pages
- Israel Is Warned Again About Seizing Land : Mideast: Palestinians say talks on West Bank's future depend on halt to planned confiscation of territory in Jerusalem.
- HBO Film on McMartins Stirs Feelings : Docudrama: Cable movie reopens old wounds for some, serves as vindication for others. Producers says they just wanted to retell the story accurately.
- Countywide : State Agency Upholds New Fair Contract
- The Real Sickness Behind Ebola : The political disease can be detected in Zaire--in the heart of the Mobutu government
- CAMARILLO, SOMIS : Final Malathion Flight Scheduled
- Psychology Professor, 80, Finds Staying Busy the Best Self-Help
- Fullerton Comes Back, Advances to the Series : Softball: Thomas' bases-loaded single lifts Titans past Cal State Northridge, 2-1, in NCAA regional.
- Lasorda at a Loss After Cubs Win, Sweep Dodgers
- NCAA SOFTBALL : UCLA, Fullerton Win in Regionals to Advance to College World Series
- 'Die Hard' Begins Its Own Tide : Movies: Bruce Willis vehicle punches in with an estimated $21.2 million, while submarine saga slips to about $12 million.
- Saba Petroleum Co.: The Irvine independent oil...
- AmeriQuest Technologies Inc.: The Santa Ana computer...
- Southland Home Price Rebound Fails to Appear
- Countywide : Rodeo Animals Fare Better Than Riders
- NCAA WOMEN'S TENNIS : UCLA's Phebus Picks Up Pace--Then Sets Her Down
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Walker Stays True to Country Tradition
- DANCE REVIEW : Benita Bike Co. Lifts Craft Over Content in Long Beach
- ICU Medical Registers for New Stock Offering
- Public Found to Be More Cynical Than the Press : Poll: Respondents call news media's coverage of politicians too negative. But most regard elected officials with far less respect than journalists do.
- 'Blossom' Goes Off to College as Series Concludes Tonight : Television: Fans eagerly copied the floppy hats and heeded the advice, but fashions change and so do viewing tastes of teen girls.
- Former Replacement Player Mahay Looks as Good as a Regular at Fenway
- Light Pens Point Way to Profit : Computers: FTG Data Systems in Stanton controls about 70% of the market for the devices, which are used in the O.J. Simpson trial.
- Night Leaves Levine Too Tired to Schmooze
- Major Reportedly Enraged by Criticism in Thatcher Book
- Ebola Virus Death Toll Reaches 101
- Ex-Defense Secretary Aspin Dies After Suffering Stroke
- Coto de Caza Residents Will Have to Live With the Signs
- Reno Urges Grads to Help Youths : Commencement: U.S. attorney general asks 294 law school graduates at UCLA to consider careers that would boost opportunities for children and improve juvenile justice system.
- GOLF ROUNDUP : This Time, Singh Wins in Five Extra Holes
- Ewing Is Out of Miracles : NBA playoffs: He misses a layup as Pacers beat Knicks, 97-95, and advance to Eastern Conference finals.
- It's Time for Comedians to Clean Up Their Act
- AmeriQuest Technologies Inc.: The Santa Ana computer...
- JAPAN
- Fight Over Farm Bill Sows Seeds of Division in GOP : Budget: Measure is gauge of commitment to reducing deficit. Subsidy backers say agriculture already squeezed.
- Officials Predict Traffic Jam Near White House
- Parents Fear Loss of SSI Payments : Funds Called Crucial in Covering Costs of Care for Severely Disabled Children
- School Board Asks New Limits
- Preserving Memory of 'Tailhook'
- Owners Tackle Stadium Proposal : Pro football: Deal to build new facility at Hollywood Park for Raiders to be discussed at NFL meetings.
- Pianist Asaf Blasberg, 18, of Brea, and...
- Bringing the Rust Belt to Cyberspace : Computers: Online Marketplace helps put makers and buyers of hard-to-find products together. Rockwell International of Seal Beach is one customer.
- Graphix Zone Inc.: The Irvine developer of...
- Ex-Defense Secretary Aspin Dies After Suffering Stroke : Politics: Former Wisconsin congressman was a key architect of U.S. military policy for decades. Clinton praises his 'selfless service.'
- 3 GOP Leaders Take Aim at NRA Rhetoric
- 2 Teen-Agers Kidnaped in Chino Hills Robbery Found Safe
- Today's Huntington Beach city limits include areas...
- Young Mother Found Slain in Anaheim Alley : Violence: Police believe she was shot by a man who then turned the gun on himself. No motive is known for the apparent murder-suicide.
- Pitching In to Help Out : Garden Grove Man Heads Group That Assists Former Ballplayers in Need
- City Begins Campaign to Attract a Crowd of Landfill Protesters : Waste: Santa Clarita officials hope to pack a May 31 hearing with opponents of proposed Elsmere Canyon dump that county says would be the world's largest.
- Record Drug Bust Made in Buena Park
- Patient From Mental Ward Fatally Shot by Officer : Ventura: Authorities say the Santa Paula man repeatedly swung a 3-foot wooden club as they tried to calm him.
- NCAA MEN'S TENNIS : USC's Hansen Lets ASU's Sargsian Get Away With Title
- AUCTIONS
- Colin Powell Isn't a Third-Party Player : Politics: The general's best strategy for making history is to wait for a bid to run with Dole (or Wilson).
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Smith Rushes to Work, Wild Ending
- Chapman Wins the Division III Softball National Championship
- OK, It's Over, Starks; and You Were Saying. . .
- Communism's Fall Brings an Air-Travel Revolution : Trade: Craft flying between North America and Asia can use once-forbidden territory--Russian airspace.
- FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Some local residents are...
- Event Means Business : Trade Fair to Introduce Local Merchants, Residents Draws 20,000
- NEWPORT BEACH : Officials to Hear Plan for Leaf Blower Noise
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Retirement Pay Policy May Lead to Grievance
- CHP Officer Hurt as Patrol Car Is Struck
- Jewish Pride Takes Center Stage at Fair : Cultures: Variety of ethnic groups join in the sprawling festival Sunday at Pierce College.
- PERSPECTIVE ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION : Race Matters Most
- Town Meeting Planned on Community Center
- Car Seizure Law Stalled in Some Areas
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : When Dillon O'Brian Sings a Story, People Listen
- Southern California Careers / Dream Jobs : These Folks May Have Perfect Jobs, but They Still Dream
- TRYING HARDER: Thousand Oaks may be No....
- Michael P. W. Stone; Former Secretary of Army
- Pathfinders : Career Counselors Help Job-Seekers Determine What Kind of Work Best Suits Them
- Southern California Careers / Dream Jobs : Sequoia Naturalists Share Their Office Space With Frogs, Turtles
- COLUMN ONE : Inmates Demanding Their Rites : Prisons struggle to cope with explosion in religions, from Christianity to voodoo. Officials say a law allowing access to worship triggers security and legal headaches.
- Mouse That Saved the Angels? : Disney's role could bode well for the baseball team, Anaheim and the region
- NEWPORT BEACH : Hope House's 'Bach Bay' Races Provide Classic Experience
- A White House Moat: The Clear Symbolism : And--like it or not--there's probably a lot more to come
- Fit to Fiddle : Festival-Goers Join in Fun at Agoura Hills Folk Music Gathering
- 'General Hospital' Leads the Field in Daytime Emmys : Television: CBS takes most awards, and several long-running serials make strong showings.
- NHL PLAYOFFS : "Canadiens" Are the Key as Flyers Top Rangers
- WEEKEND REVIEWS : Pop : 2 Sides of Punk Equation in Evidence at the Palace
- MUSIC REVIEW : Losing Focus of 'War Requiem'
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE : Talking Up Bilingualism : Speaking Other Tongues Is a Real Job Advantage
- AIRLINES
- CHINA
- Southern California Careers / Dream Jobs
- Recall Being Retooled Into Partisan Weapon : Politics: Assemblyman Paul Horcher was the Legislature's first victim since 1914. But in a time of power struggles, more are being targeted.
- Reported Violent, Nonviolent Crimes Down in '94, FBI Says
- Disney Gives a Boost to O.C.'s Slumping Image : Economy: The company's bid to buy a share of the Angels is seen by many as a needed vote of confidence.
- Tijuana Cartel Linked to Killing of Ex-Investigator
- Robert Loveland; Headed L.A. Integration Panel
- Pressure Grows to Reform Bilingual Education in State : Schools: Post-Prop. 187 climate strengthens critics. Officials propose major changes in 14-year-old system.
- NEWPORT BEACH : Council to Consider Cemetery Expansion
- WORLD SPORTS SCENE : Spinning Records Gives Swimmer a Breather
- Section Golf Title Is Up for Grabs
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Queensryche Brings Depth to Hard Rock
- Unser, Fittipaldi Run Out of Time : Indianapolis 500: Penske takes blame after defending champion, former winner fail to qualify.
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Kamieniecki Eligible, Not Ready to Return
- OXNARD : City Weighs Pact for Recycling Facility
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Blue Jays Put Guzman on Disabled List
- ALBUM REVIEW / POP : Jackson Lets Loose Battle Cry
- With Horse Racing History Beckoning, Lukas Needs No Sleep
- NBA Has Clippers' Number When It Comes to the Lottery
- Clippers Second in Lottery : NBA draft: Warriors get first pick, but Fitch says there's no clear-cut top choice this year.
- Muster Rallies in Rome, Remains Clay Master
- Cypress Falls Short in State Softball
- Southern California Careers / Dream Jobs : Stunt Drivers Need the Mettle of Racers, the Cool of Top Guns
- U.S. May Admit Taiwan's President, Risk Beijing's Ire
- THOUSAND OAKS : European Exchange Students Seek Hosts
- Thousand Oaks Passes Simi in 'Safe City' Rankings : Crime: FBI report on large urban areas rates the two east county communities in second and third place nationally.
- Southern California Careers / Dream Jobs : Net Working : Computer Technology Can Offer Extra Help in the Hunt for a Job
- Southern California Careers / Dream Jobs : Cyberspace Etiquette
- Southern California Careers / Dream Jobs : One Professional Golf Junkie Who's Having a Ball
- Southern California Careers / Dream Jobs : Exotic Tour Guides: They Go to Work at Being on Vacation
- Agenda
- GARDEN GROVE : 4 Seniors Are Finalists for Elks Scholarships
- Southland
- Positive Changes Seen at AST Research : Manufacturing: Three promotions are a sign the Irvine computer firm is getting back on track, analysts say.
- Neighborhood-Snooping Employers Have Little to Gain
- U.S. to Recall Millions of Cars to Fix Seat Belts : Autos: Japanese-made buckles may fail to latch or unlatch. Action would be one of largest ever.
- Pope Seeks End to Old Grudge in Christianity : Religion: John Paul II asks and offers forgiveness for long-ago wars between Catholics and Protestants.
- . . . It's a Wrap : Ponder the possibilities of duct tape and you ponder the universe: handcuffs. Car repairs. Elbow patches. Seriously ...
- COMMITMENTS : In the Name of Love : Should a newly married woman change her last name? Should he take her name? Couples can't wait for society to catch up, so they're making their own rules.
- Farm Worker Advocates Dig In Against Hand Weeding : Agriculture: Activists, pointing to debilitating effects, push reform bill. Opponents include state Department of Industrial Relations.
- Newport Council to Vote on Emergency Radio Network
- Part-Time Patrol : Auto Shop Owner Shifts Gears as 1 of 850 Reserve Deputies
- State Legislation Threatens Rent Control : Housing: Bill would allow some rents to rise to market levels in Santa Monica, West Hollywood and three other cities. The Senate is expected to pass it.
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Johnson Finds Motivation in Minnesota
- Fortune Smiles on Angels, so Lachemann Smiles Too
- Muster Rallies in Rome, Remains Master of Clay
- Government Workers
- Dissenting Views on Donald Koll and His Legacy
- DNA on Trial
- Cup of Kindness for Coffee Cart Pair?
- Hateful Speech in Congress
- Computer Light Pen Nothing New
- PBS, Arts Funding
- Breast-Feeding
- COUNTERPUNCH LETTER : Another Response in Alamo Debate
- Prager on Baby Richard
- Los Angeles County - News from May 22, 1995
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- Obituaries - May 22, 1995
- Notes on a Scorecard - May 22, 1995
- San Diego County - News from May 22, 1995
- Honesty of 'Family' Stirs Souls
- Some Question Consistency of Silva's Tax Stand
- Casting a Worried Eye on a Troubled CBS : Television: Sale rumors only add to the woes of a network struggling to overcome programming, distribution and other problems.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Clinton Sees Chance to Win the Budget Battle : Politics: President hopes GOP proposals will cause a public backlash. That would pave way for a compromise.
- THE STATE : Should the Police Commission Get Involved in LAPD Reform?
- Patchwork Family : Ventura Couple Taps 2 Nations in Building a Tightknit Household
- Notes about your surroundings
- AUTO RACING : Rough Track Helps Kruseman
- Pierce Gets Double-Teamed by Orange County Schools : Baseball: Brahmas knocked out of Southern California regional by setbacks to Rancho Santiago and Saddleback.
- . . . .Clemson Coach Tommy West...
- NCAA DIVISION I SOFTBALL REGIONAL : CSUN Splits, Stays Alive in Playoffs
- Hiring Domestics Is Still Confusing
- Off to Florence for School and Art
- Into the Night Sky : The tale of a modern-day Huck Finn : RULE OF THE BONE, <i> By Russell Banks (HarperCollins: $22; 390 pp.)</i>
- AS MAX SAW IT by Louis...
- Where Your Mortgage Check Ends Up : Thanks to the secondary mortgage market, your mortgage can go halfway around the world and fund still more home loans.
- 'The Remains of the Day'
- Godfather of Arizona's Militiamen : Oklahoma City Bombing Puts Jack Oliphant, an Ex-Con and Survivalist, Back in Limelight
- All the Right Props for Your Life at the Top
- Alas, You Can't Judge a Man by His Genes
- Doctors Cannot Explain Teen's Cancer Remission
- Poll Finds Broad Support for Plan to Boost Police, Library Services
- With Shrinking Staff, Shrinking Budget, NASA Faces New Woes : Space: Agency's acronym converted to 'Not A Soul Around.' Shuttle safety and future of entire program at issue.
- Commentary : Need a Good Laugh? Look at Caps on Executive Pay
- The Can's the Thing : How consumers have been romanced by powerful brands and persuasive boxes : THE TOTAL PACKAGE: The Evolution and Secret Meanings of Boxes, Bottles, Cans, and Tubes, <i> By Thomas Hine (Little, Brown: $24.95; 304 pp.)</i>
- Titan of Tiki
- Ecology: Poster Contest in Schools
- BEVERLY HILLS : Council Orders Century Cable to Make New Round of Price Cuts
- Retro : A Non-Satirical 'Brady Bunch' Show
- THE RICE ROOM: Growing Up Chinese-American--From Number...
- Four-Star Films : 'Nashville'
- PICO-UNION : Benefit to Honor Community Leaders
- Summer Splash : CRITIC'S PICKS
- Koalas Cute, Cuddly and Kissable, Real Grumps : Marsupials: They have slept their way deep into the Australian psyche and have become symbols for endangered species throughout the world. They are increasingly threatened by development.
- Lewis N. Unger; Former Senior Assistant in City Attorney's Office
- 'The Fugitive'
- On the Set : The Chemistry Is No Mystery : PRODUCER OF CBS FILM SAYS KEN OLIN AND PATRICIA WETTIG PLAY LOVERS WITH A REAL SPARK
- L.A. SPEAK : Bird Words
- STYLE / DESIGN : The Return of the Pink Palace : What Becomes a Legend Most? For the Beverly Hills Hotel, a Multimillion-Dollar Face Lift, Lots of Banana Leaves and, of Course, the Polo Lounge.
- Deputy CIA Chief Named
- LOS ANGELES : $100,000 Grant Sought for Gang Tracking
- Court Files Disarm NRA's Charges of ATF Thuggery : Rights: Gun lobby's claims of brutal force appear to be blown out of proportion. A 1992 Ohio case is an example.
- PERSPECTIVE ON TOLERANCE : Our Righteous Self-Image Is a Myth : America and Americans were forged by force into one Anglo image. Who are we to preach to the Bosnias and Chechnyas?
- THE NATION : POLITICAL SPECTRUM : Loss of Predictable Moorings Makes for Political Misalliances
- Railroad Museum Proposal Gaining Steam in Lancaster : Tourism: The attraction would feature a vintage train, and locomotive excursions would be offered to draw visitors.
- Everyone Had Fun, Scout's Honor : Thousands Converge to Celebrate the Merits of Old-Fashioned Boyhood
- Arson Suspected After Liquor Store, Mattress Shop Burn
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Why They Call It the Windy City
- Thomas Unloads, but Angels Win : Baseball: Hits by Martinez and DiSarcina beat White Sox in 10th, 7-5.
- Indy's Odd Couple : Tough A.J. Foyt Is Counting on Sophisticated Eddie Cheever to Help Him Regain Lost Glory, but He Has to Let Some Things Go
- COMMENTARY : Hollywood Hankers for Family : In the Age of Gump, films about families are proliferating. But the movies are only big-screen sitcoms.
- Turnaround, FBI Style
- Sex and Lies Before Videotape : Writing and rewriting women's lives : FANNY STEVENSON: A Romance of Destiny, <i> By Alexandra Lapierre</i> . <i> Translated by Carol Cosman (Carroll & Graf: $26; 520 pp.)</i>
- Out of Step on a Landmark in Rome
- THE $EN$IBLE HOME : To Save on Water Use, Start With the Shower
- RESTAURANTS : BIG-CITY GLAMOUR : Cafe Pinot Has Glamour, a Varied Menu, Outdoor Tables. And It's All Downtown.
- Summer Splash : Is It Hot, or Is It Just Us? : Anyone who ever said "I'm bored" in the middle of an L.A. summer must have missed our special Splash issue. Ladies and gentlemen, start your planning.
- Davis Leaves Houston to Play at CSLB
- LENNY AND SQUIGGY: 'IN A WORLD OF THEIR OWN'
- SOUTH-CENTRAL : Affordable-Housing Site Breaks Ground
- 'Spotlight' on Alternate World : Conspiracy: The publication comes from the Washington-based Liberty Lobby. Like scores of other supermarket tabloids, it traffics in the folklore of paranoia.
- School Will Require Student Uniforms : Education: Elementary in Pacoima will be the first LAUSD campus to move from a voluntary to a mandatory policy.
- LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Abraham Lowenthal : Redefining U.S. Foreign Policy by Focusing on the Pacific Rim
- Hakuyu Taizan Maezumi Roshi; Founded L.A. Zen Center
- Neighbors Sprucing Up Neighbors : Community: 40 volunteers spend day making over four homes to improve area's image.
- Math Program Adds Up to Success : Grants Allow Spurgeon Students to Apply the Principles and Problems to Real Life
- For Suns' Fans, This Is Already an Exit Poll
- THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : What Jordan Said Is Rarely What We Got
- CSUN Rolls on Wave of Team Spirit : Track: Matador men and women win American West Conference championships in their first try.
- Don Juan, Man for All Seasons
- LIFE IN THE DESERT : H2O My
- KINDLY INQUISITORS: The New Attacks on Free...
- Hiding Out in the Backcountry
- Latvia Calls Halt to Sale of 'Mein Kampf'
- Broker's O.C. Bailout Offer Rejected Without Supervisors' Knowledge : Bankruptcy: Several officials express concern at not being told of J.P. Morgan Securities' $2-billion proposal. But CEO William Popejoy says the deal 'didn't have anything of merit.'
- Fewer Than 10 Now Being Considered to Succeed Peltason as UC President
- From Melting Pot to Potpourri : ALIEN NATION: Common Sense About America's Immigration Disaster, <i> By Peter Brimelow (Random House: $24; 327 pp.)</i>
- THE WEEKEND by Peter Cameron (Plume:...
- How to Keep Your Cool in the Summer
- Cruelty and Craziness Chinese-Style : BLOOD RED SUNSET: The Memoirs of a Pugnacious Prisoner, or, More Dung from Deng, <i> By Ma Bo</i> . <i> Translated by Howard Goldblatt (Viking: $24.95; 371 pp.)</i>
- ELECTION / CITY COUNCIL : Yaroslavsky, Feuer Trade Bitter Barbs in 5th District Race
- The Party's Over
- Times Staffers Among AP Award Winners
- Summer Splash : CRITIC'S PICKS