- Police Shooting of Boy, 14, Sparks Unrest : Crime: Disturbance in Montecito Heights followed death of teen-ager who authorities said had been pointing a gun at them. Some witnesses dispute official accounts.
- DANCEJoffrey Nixes Merger: The Joffrey Ballet has...
- WEEKEND REVIEWS : Music : Hangin' In With Mozart, Mendelssohn at the Bowl
- OXNARD : Cause of Restaurant Blaze Investigated
- Sherman Oaks : Parents Plan Rally for Assistant Principal
- San Fernando : Recreation Park Equipped for Fun
- Boch Sparks Camarillo to Legion Title
- SURFING OP PRO CHAMPIONSHIPS : Garcia Gets Out Early to Win the Title
- Worrell Makes It Interesting : Baseball: Dodgers beat Reds, 5-4, but pitcher questions Lasorda's decision to bring him on in the ninth inning in relief of Nomo with a four-run lead.
- Simple Pleasures Are Easy Pickings in Quiet Home Acres : Communities: Residents southwest of Moorpark guard their independence and their breathing room in the face of urban sprawl.
- Davis Loses His Cool, and Angels Stay Hot : Baseball: Designated hitter cited by Milwaukee police after confrontation with fan during 8-3 victory over the Brewers.
- POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Naughty by Nature Keeps It Light at the House of Blues
- Panorama City : Man Beaten to Death by 10 Gang Members
- INDOOR SOCCER : Ervine Stays Home as Splash Tumbles in Portland, 7-4
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Astros Win but Bagwell Breaks Hand
- No Graf or Seles, but Carlsbad Has Five of Top 10
- POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Free to Fight Mixes Music, Spoken-Word
- POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Supergrass Brings Back Good Times
- 'Love,' 'Sight': A Pair of Illuminating Documentaries
- Banker Comes Home to Help Ailing County : Profile: Chris Varelas grew up here and now is back with a Wall Street team helping officials devise a recovery plan.
- Filling the Void : Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment : Compassion Led Dr. Carol Jennings to the Inner City, but Few Colleagues Choose to Follow in Her Footsteps
- Detour Begins--and Fight Never Ends--on Newport Coast Drive
- Man Crossing Street Is Struck and Killed
- Weather Cools Somewhat, but Beaches Still Popular
- On the Road Again, but No Longer Homesick : Olympic Festival: Former Crenshaw High star Davis gets chance to play for Greenberg.
- Despite Injury, Larry's Legend Grows : Horse racing: Trainer Craig Lewis says the Santa Anita Derby-winning colt, recovering from surgery, still gets fan mail.
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Salmon Hitting in All Directions
- Who Let Herzog Get on Angels' Bandwagon?
- Evans Closing In on Yet Another Milestone : Swimming: She could tie or break the all-time record for national titles at the U.S. Championships this week in Pasadena.
- Orange County Focus is dedicated on Monday to analysis of community news, a look atwhat's ahead and the voices of local people. : PERSPECTIVE : Merchants, Cities Clash Over Abandoned Carts
- It's Wide Open for Temporary Contemporary : Art: The Museum of Contemporary Art's 55,000-square-foot annex in Little Tokyo is back in business after three years of closure.
- 3 Councils to Huddle Over Airport Terminal Plan : Aviation: Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena officials hope to clear the air. But some expect the worst.
- Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment
- Orange County Focus is dedicated on Monday to analysis of community news, a look atwhat's ahead and the voices of local people. : IN PERSON : Longtime State Police Veteran Continues Mission With CHP
- Los Alamitos catcher Brad Cresse will transfer...
- Parks Struck Mother Lode as a Youth
- Kiridashi Wins Second Leg of Canadian Triple Crown
- JAPAN
- AGRICULTURE
- Feuding Disrupts Filming of Comedy in Ireland : Movie: "Divine Rapture," starring Marlon Brando and Debra Winger, has closed production.
- THE REGION : SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE : Brother, Sister Put the Petal to the Metal : Services: Marty and Helen Shih built a tiny flower stand into a $41-million telemarketing company.
- 7.8 Quake Hits Chile; 3 Killed, 18 Hurt
- Consumers' Need to Feel Good and Look Good Boosting Sunglass Market : Trend: Oakley Inc. of Irvine and other manufacturers are benefiting from a convergence of fashion and concern about damage from ultraviolet rays.
- AGRICULTURE
- VIETNAM
- SAN DIEGO COUNTY : Entrepreneurial Forum Planned
- Croatian Serbs Begin Retreating From Bosnia
- Assault on Clinton's Urban Agenda Belies GOP Rhetoric on Aiding Poor
- Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Coney Island Ride Mishap Injures 14
- Parents Urged to Immunize Babies
- No Easy Riders Here : But Bicycle Motocross Takes All Other Kinds
- For a Business on the Move : O.C. Man Offers a New Way to Take Your Work Home With You--the Mobile Office
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Will Rap Label Be Let Go?
- Life Begins at 40: Just Ask the Psychic
- Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment
- 'Waterworld' Sails to No. 1 : Movies: The $175-million production takes in $21.6 million in its first weekend. But unless it enlarges its appeal, it will probably gross about half its cost.
- Clinton OKd State Lease With S&L; in '84, Memo Reveals
- LAUNCHING PAD: Twenty athletes from the San...
- Mickey Finn Is Crime Tool of Choice in Moscow
- Worlds Apart : He grew up in affluence and did the Ivy League bit. So, yes, Larry Graham knows about the pressures of being beholden to two very different groups.
- Stanton Boy, 12, Shot at Restaurant
- Agenda : Issues coming up
- Valleywide : Anti-Crime Groups Devote Night to Unity
- VENTURA : Helping Hand, Good Cheer for Homeless Vets at Gathering
- Felony or Misdemeanor? Record Marked With Inconsistencies : Charges: Two cases illustrate the disparity between the way some crimes are prosecuted.
- Chechens and Russians Sign Peace Pact
- You Can Flash Your Brights, but You Still Have to Wait
- Valleywide : Temperatures to Hit 100 Again Today
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Affirmative Action Raises Wilson Profile : Politics: The governor gets much-needed attention from his foes in presidential campaign after UC adopts policy change. But some experts question the long-term gains.
- Japanese Festival Bridges Gap Between East, West
- Strong Opening Weekend for 'Waterworld' : Fans: Why do people endure epic waits in line to see big movies? It's, like, a party.
- ART REVIEW : Scrutinizing the Creativity of Joan Tanner
- VENTURA : Sheridan Way Will Start Uniform Policy
- Minority Students Fear Closed Doors at UC : Education: Regents' decision to end affirmative action worries some who plan to transfer from local community colleges.
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AFC : Means, Chargers Still $10 Million Apart
- Hot, New Import? : Other Potential Major League Players Are in Japan, but Few to Follow Nomo
- WEEKEND REVIEWS : Dance : More Spectacle Than Edge in World Dance Finale
- THE REGION : PEOPLE : Disney Store-International Names New Senior VP
- CRANES FOR PEACE: The cranes emerged first...
- Christopher Aims to Smooth Ties With Chinese Official : Asia: Beijing foreign minister reportedly feels he was misled on issue of Taiwan president's U.S. visit.
- All Iraq Political Prisoners Are Due to Be Freed : Mideast: Hussein proclaims an amnesty, seen aimed at ending U.N. sanctions.
- Brazil Hungry for a Byte : The Nation's Middle Class Is Gobbling Up Computers at a Startlingly Fast Pace : Nation Is Fast Becoming One of the World's Hottest Personal Computer Markets
- Couple of Trendy Guys
- Attack on Journalist Was a 'Crime Foretold' : Crime: Tijuana man and his son were ambushed after campaign to bring to justice the killers of another family member. A violent gang of rich young men turned drug traffickers are the suspects.
- Long Ordeal Leaves Victim of Mistaken Identity Bitter : Law: Santa Barbara therapist was threatened with a 10-year sentence in robbery. She won a public apology.
- Independent Auto Dealers Tap Discount Niche in Japan : Trade: Japanese firms are selling American cars at prices lower than U.S. auto makers charge.
- LAUGH LINES : Jokes
- The Dream Solution : Can't find the answer to a nagging problem? Need a little creative inspiration? Try hitting the sack.
- Plea-Bargain Ban Has Perils : Policy Can Produce Lighter Sentences
- 13 Firefighters Hurt in Building Collapse
- SOUTHLAND : Jobless Figures Due
- ENERGY
- Heat Bakes Bay Area; 99-Degree Reading in S.F. Shatters Record
- Nation IN BRIEF : OKLAHOMA : No Clear Winner Yet in Tribal Election
- Judge to Rule on Trial Over Dumping of Hazardous Chemicals : Sun Valley: Business owner has blamed an employee for contamination, but worker maintains he was forced.
- Same Rules Cover What Recruiters and Bosses Can Ask
- Industry to Launch Easier-to-Read Mutual Fund 'Profile' Prospectus
- Hearings Put Focus on Nussbaum's Style : Whitewater: Senate Democrats cite ex-White House counsel's pushiness to explain actions after Vince Foster's death. He is slated to be final witness.
- Hewlett-Packard to Introduce New Line of Printers, Cut Prices on Others
- Moore Corp. Launches Offer to Buy Wallace Computer for $1.3 Billion
- Rabin Will Seek Extradition of Hamas Leader Detained in U.S. : Israel: Premier ignores advice of Justice Ministry. Officials fear they can't produce enough evidence to link militant to specific acts.
- Coffeehouse Owners in Little Saigon Told They Must Lighten Up : Regulation: Police complain that the popular--but dark--meeting places attract gang members, so the city imposes new rules.
- CHINA
- TAIWAN
- Supporters Get Bowers Fit for a Fiesta
- Building Relations Pays Off : Cooperation: San Diego County prosecutors have found that having a liaison with the police department creates a bond that helps make for stronger cases.
- U.S. Seizes Files on Plane Engine Parts
- COMMITMENTS : A Voice That Saved Her Life : Books: Iyanla Vanzant well remembers the moment she knew she had to leave her abusive husband. Now she wants to help other women escape too.
- Lebanon Guerrillas Kill Israeli Soldier
- A SPECIAL REPORT: Multiuse trails NEW MILES:...
- Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment : Is Stress From Tourists Causing Penguins to Die?
- Supervisors May Alter 4-Day County Workweek : Environment: Board majority worries that current schedule shortchanges public. But switching may undermine anti-smog effort.
- Agassi Rallies to Beat Sampras in Meeting of Tennis' Top Two
- Hey, Alice! Ralph Isn't Going to Be the Same Anymore
- PHARMACEUTICALS
- Bond Market Facing Some Important Tests
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Saks to Open Its First Men's Store
- COMMITMENTS : Bully for You : What do you do when your boss is yelling at you or your kid is being beaten up at school? The best advice, experts say, is to stay cool.
- Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : 2 Slain by Abortion Foe Are Remembered
- COMMITMENTS : How to Guard Against Bullies
- Getting Tough on Domestic Violence : Battering: Victims often object to more aggressive approach. But police and prosecutors say it's working.
- Using, and Preserving, Yosemite
- Smells Like Smoke : Tobacco industry takes a 'stealth' approach to overcoming state ban
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Somebody Remind Assessor That These Are Tough Times
- The Fruits of Their Labor : Agriculture: The time is ripe for plucking fresh produce from roadside stands. But behind the bounty is a lot of hard work, the sellers say.
- Bus May Be Driving Force Behind Key Votes : Politics: Practice of flooding meetings with residents--who get a free ride and, maybe, a free meal--to sway lawmakers draws criticism.
- Divers Seeing Double : Synchronized Sport Must Overcome Image
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : A Really Hot Ticket : Fans, 99 Bands Sweat It Out at 'Independent's Day '95' Rock Festival
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Meyer Takes MCA Helm
- CAMARILLO : 1 Killed, 1 Injured in Head-On Collision
- Early Wins Platform Diving
- Ellis Planning to Leave Tustin for El Toro Job
- SURFING : It's Clearly a Sunny Day in Men's Final of Op Pro
- Infiniti Open Is Counting on Connors
- BOOK REVIEW / SCIENCE : In Search of . . . Interplanetary Life : ARE WE ALONE? Philosophical Implications of the Discovery of Extraterrestrial Life, <i> by Paul Davies</i> ; Basic Books; $20, 176 pages
- Search for Male Contraceptive Makes Gains
- COLUMN ONE : Governing a Weary, Wary Gaza : Arafat has needed the carrot and the stick to bring self-rule to a people used to hating authority. Many enjoy a new sense of security but fret over a bad economy and the slow pace of peace.
- Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment : Bar Patron Tied to One-Third of New Minneapolis TB Cases
- Man, 38, Fatally Shot in Motor Home
- Man Kills Wife, Self After Split-Up
- L.A. School District Seems Asleep as Legislative Ax Falls : Two bills easing way for LAUSD breakup are on verge of becoming law
- 'Correct' View of 'Politically Incorrect'
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Hershiser Looks Strong as Indians Win
- SOUTH KOREA
- Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment : New Areas of Dying Trees Found Outside of Mammoth
- Dodd, Whitmarsh Win in a Rout : Volleyball: Kiraly, Steffes struggle throughout the final of Seal Beach Open and lose, 15-2.
- BEACH VOLLEYBALL : Dodd, Whitmarsh Dominate at Seal Beach
- When the West Is More Than an Act : An Emphasis on the Bakersfield Sound Keeps Wylie Gustafson Close to Rural Country Roots
- Smallest Victims Pose Biggest Challenge : Child abuse unit: It is called the toughest police work. Detectives face an unending stream of heartbreaking cases.
- Olajuwon Gives Dream Team III Imposing International Flavor
- Kurt Russell Earns His Big Bucks
- SECURITIES
- CHINA
- No IRA Arms for Talks, Sinn Fein Says
- This Guy's Feeling Pretty Lucky
- Coast Guard Searches for 5 Missing Anglers
- English Fluency Moves Up the Priority Ladder
- GOLF ROUNDUP : Irwin Nearly Flawless in Senior Open Victory
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : NFC : Redskins Lose Raymer for 10 Weeks
- Serena's Song Is First Filly to Win Haskell Handicap
- Schmidt Goes to Bat for Rose : Baseball: During Hall of Fame induction, he says it's time to make a place for baseball's career hits leader in Cooperstown.
- A Day of 99+ : Independent's Day Measured Up--in the Number of Punk Bands and the Temperature
- Clinton Plans to Give 4 States Welfare Waivers
- Chicago Due to Get New Air Traffic System
- Tropical Storm Hits Texas Coast With a Punch
- Thousands Beat the Heat at Beaches : Weather: Inland residents and visitors from other counties find relief by the sea. Temperatures drop slightly but may return to triple digits.
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Kruk Gets a Hit, Promptly Retires
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Big Series Awaits in Denver
- For Frame After Frame, Nomo Clicks
- DEL MAR : Gold Land Prospers in Bing Crosby Stake
- All-Star Players Score Points, Make Points : Basketball: Magic Johnson charity event features no-shows and no defense, but plenty of talk about decertification issue.
- Dan Lungren
- Alternatives to Nursing Homes
- House Hearings on Waco
- CIA Priorities
- Simpson Defense
- Governor Plans Conference on Quake Readiness : Safety: Meeting of public and private interests will foreshadow development of legislative program to implement lessons of the Northridge temblor. State panel says California is behind schedule on preparedness.
- Train Robberies
- Notes on a Scorecard - July 31, 1995
- Transit Officials Say O.C. Bus Bill Is a 'Disaster'
- UCLA's Young Has Passed the Test of Time : Education: Controversies and achievements are combined in a long-running record.
- Records Show Lab's History of Destroying Waste : Disposal: Rockwell blew up explosive wastes for nearly 30 years with no government interference until 1989. However, two physicists' deaths in 1994 have now raised questions.
- Dole Should Look at How One-Sided Talk Radio Is
- Bills Allow 2 Counties to Tap Transit Funds
- Approaches to Felonies Differ--as Do Results : Crime: D.A. defends O.C. filing philosophy, but other counties do it differently--and more successfully.
- Welfare, L.A. Aid Issues Stall Budget : Finance: Assembly Democrats hold up spending plan by refusing to approve related bills. Legislation, passed by Senate, has only 23 yes votes in 80-member chamber.
- Lab Detonated Wastes for Years, Records Show : Rockwell: Government agencies did not object until 1989 to a routine disposal practice of almost 30 years.
- Panel to Probe Data Given to Reno Before Waco Attack
- 2nd Night of Unrest After Boy Is Slain : Violence: Rocks and bottles are thrown at officers in riot gear. Incident occurs after police shooting of 14-year-old Saturday night in Lincoln Heights.
- Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment
- 4th Katella Student Dies After Desert Car Crash : Tragedy: Shocked loved ones try to piece together events surrounding crash of vehicle carrying eight O.C. teen-agers. A 17-year-old is suspected of driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter.
- Raising Their Sights : Huntington Beach-based Marksman Products and other U.S. makers of high-end air rifles struggle to popularize the Olympic sport of target shooting.
- Insurers Propose a Standard for Illustrations
- She Burns Her L.A. 'Bridges'
- SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : They <i> really </i> wanna be in pictures--Disney follows nine 'Hollywood Lives'
- Troops Kill 8 Guerrillas in Southeast Turkey
- Editors Consider Publishing Manifesto : Terrorism: The New York Times and Washington Post have a two-month deadline. Some experts say that printing the document will escalate the Unabomber's demands.
- HISTORY : Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki
- Senate OKs Budget, but Plan Falls Short in 1st Assembly Vote : Spending: Upper house approves Wilson's $57-billion package, 31 to 9. But proposal finds little support in lower house amid disputes over abortion funding, welfare.
- Juror Dismissals Are Not a Black and White Issue
- Defining the New Sexuality : VICE VERSA: Bisexuality and the Eroticism of Everyday Life, <i> By Marjorie Garber (Simon & Schuster: $30; 528 pp.)</i>
- WESTLAKE : March, Rally to Kick Off Anti-Crime Night
- Taste of Travel: Italy : Fare From the Heartland : In Umbria, truffles, grilled meats and rich pastas are traditional, un-trendy and reasonably priced
- BEVERLY HILLS : Limits Urged on New Planet Hollywood
- SILVERLAKE : Accident Prompts New Safety Measures
- Sometimes It's Give Up Rather Than Give Chase : Pursuit: Policy opts for caution over putting innocent people in the path of danger, meaning fleeing suspects aren't always caught.
- REGION : Rail Linkup to W. Hollywood
- EASTSIDE : Group Accelerates Citizenship Efforts
- THE NATION : Hiroshima: The Rorschach Test of the American Psyche
- Orange County Voices : COMMENTARY ON FAMILY PLANNING : Title X Funding Should Be Spared in Congressional Budget Cuts : The program has helped 20,700 women locally and is the nation's main effort to reduce unintended pregnancy.
- Work-Furlough Program Under Threat From Sheriff's Jail Proposal : Corrections: Larry Carpenter says the endeavor is too large. He wants to move the inmates to Todd Road facility, but probation officials object.
- St. Louis' Advice to L.A.: If You Spend It, They Will Come : Pro football: Architects of Rams' move say concerted effort to build a new stadium is only way to attract new team.
- Charger Bandwagon Fills Up After Super Bowl Run : Football: Fans fall over each other to grab a piece of Southern California's lone NFL team.
- BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Abbott Deal Not End for Angels, It's a Quality Start
- COVER STORY : AT THE CENTER OF THE DOLE FIRESTORM
- Shrine Classic Attracts Sellout Crowd : Football: The new format shifting from intrastate to interstate competition is a hit with fans. California beat the Texas team 6-0.
- The Future of the Story : We Have Always Loved a Good Yarn. Now That We're Being Cyberized, How Will the Craft of Storytelling Survive?
- Competition Hurts AIDS Charities : Disease: Even symbols of support are fading. Red ribbons signifying oneness with the cause were rare this year at the Academy Awards. Celebrities wore emblems of new causes.
- Magazine Turns 'Bridges' Camera Lens Inward : Reality check: August issue of National Geographic highlights the experiences of the men and women behind the cameras. 'Madison County' is fiction; truth is both more adventurous and prosaic.
- KACE Fires Respected Talk-Show Hosts : Media: Format change by new owners ends nearly 10 years of community-oriented broadcasting by Isidra Person-Lynn and Mark Whitlock.
- Blast Rips Ammo Depot
- Arlington Proposal Would Sacrifice Trees for Graves : Cemetery: Plans to expand graveyard anger environmentalists who want to save woods. Land transfer would require congressional approval.
- Good Hand on Ethics Helm
- Ocean-Themed Mural Makes Splash : ArtWalk: Painting helps celebrate the revitalization of downtown to showcase the $3.6-million renovation that is now nearly complete.
- Fate of Missing Brother Still Sears Laguna Man : Vietnam: George Patterson yearns for closure in the case of James Patterson, who was shot down in 1967 while on a combat mission.
- Little League Opener Won by Conejo
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Ashburn May Overshadow Schmidt
- COVER STORY : AT THE CENTER OF THE DOLE FIRESTORM
- OFF-CENTERPIECE : The Sound of Two Men Kissing : Outlandish, perhaps, but with a low budget and well-known cast, the gay-themed romantic comedy 'Jeffrey' boldly aims for the mainstream.
- SMALL FACES: Bonnie Raitt's live album sessions...
- COVER STORY : AT THE CENTER OF THE DOLE FIRESTORM
- Insurance Crunch Has Homeowners Seeking Relief : Finance: For policyholder who has been canceled and is finding new coverage costly, state plan may be too little, too late.
- Williams Says Walls of Racial Prejudice Falling Very Slowly
- BEACH VOLLEYBALL : Top Teams Square Off at Seal Beach
- Their New Guy Lifts the Angels to New Heights
- Is Michael Pasadena's Prince?
- COVER STORY : AT THE CENTER OF THE DOLE FIRESTORM
- THE GIRL WITH THE WHITE FLAG ...
- FICTION
- In the Footsteps of Jackie Onassis
- High Tension : Concerns about potential for health risks make homes near power lines hard or impossible to sell
- Vote Allows Use of Bus Funds for O.C. Recovery
- Police Seal Off Miami Community in Youth Rampage
- Hope for the Courts : Legislature could achieve long-sought unification
- Pygmy Mammoth Bones No Small Discovery : Channel Islands: Last year's amazing find has brought international recognition. A permanent home is still undecided.
- Cal State Fullerton's Kotsay Scores in Ninth Inning to Upset Cuba, 7-6
- SOFTWARE REVIEWS : See Kids Click. See Kids Smile. : 'Jack's House' may be the most user-friendly game since 'Pong.' And adventurers fishing for fun might seek out the new 'Great Rivers of the West.'
- Swimming With the Barracuda
- Placing Blacks at Center of Psychology : Psychologist Says Effects of African American History Require Greater Sensitivity Than Standard Analyses
- BELL GARDENS : 4th City Manager in 3 Years Named
- Court Takes Girl From Parents, Orders Chemotherapy : Austria: Six-year-old has nine-pound tumor. Her mother and father rejected treatment on advice of ex-doctor who says cancer is a state of mind.
- Media Frenzy Gnaws Away on Death Row : Punishment: Woman awaiting execution in Texas says, 'I do want to feel like I'm a human being and not just a number . . . '
- Paul Sand guests on Taxi (Tuesday at...
- LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Robert Reich : Fighting for Public Investment Amid a Revolution of Budget Cuts
- Her Husband's Voice : Activist Wife of American Imprisoned in China Attends L.A. Rally, Denies That He Confessed
- VENTURA : Dad, Son Due Back From Bicycle Trek
- Winslow Has Plenty to Say in Induction Speech : Football: Former Charger tight end uses Hall of Fame platform. Largent, Selmon, Finks, Jordan are also honored.
- As Temperatures Rise, Performances Fall : Olympic Festival: It's too hot for sprinters and long jumpers to set records at Air Force Academy.
- It's Hot Enough to Fry an Egg on an NFL Player's Helmet
- City Officials Urge Limits on New Planet Hollywood in Beverly Hills
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Mets End Their Skid by Beating Pirates
- 'Jagged' Edge : Canadian singer Alanis Morissette, graduating from a cutesy teen sound to raw, insightful lyrics, is raising sexual consciousness on this side of the border. And raising a few eyebrows as well.
- COVER STORY : AT THE CENTER OF THE DOLE FIRESTORM
- Inquiry Into Death Is Officer's Life : Police: Lt. Sergio Robleto, head of South Bureau Homicide, has turned the unit around.
- A Beach Cleanup : Anaheim Targets Prostitution at Motels Along the Boulevard
- COVER STORY : AT THE CENTER OF THE DOLE FIRESTORM
- COVER STORY : AT THE CENTER OF THE DOLE FIRESTORM
- SANTA MONICA : Homeless Project 'Dream' Becomes Reality
- Clinton, GOP Clash on Medicare Birthday
- BASKETBALL / SEAN WATERS : Locke's Morris Forced to Play Catch-Up in Recruiting Game : Coach returns to high school ranks and discovers that he's being outhustled for players. Top scorers for the Saints last year also are missing in action.
- Newspaper Fights Ban on Michelangelo's "David"
- After 8 Years, Arrest Made in Teen's Death : Investigation: DNA links convicted rapist to the brutal murder of Placentia 14-year-old Wendy Osborn, who was abducted en route to school.
- Worries Over Pollution at Oil Field Near Ventura Rise : Resources: Officials say risk to people is minimal as they monitor the extent of contamination at Texaco site and continue cleanup efforts.
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Davis Would Rather Speed Up Talks
- Baxter Pools Resources : With Swimmers From Far and Near, He Makes Buenaventura Nearly Waterproof
- He Went to a Wedding, Ended Up in 'Oblivion'
- A Trio That Plays for Keeps : With founding member Menahem Pressler still anchoring the piano, the Beaux Arts Trio will celebrate a milestone at Ford Amphitheatre.
- ART : SITE Specific : With a wide-ranging exhibition of 30 contemporary international artists, some Santa Fe movers and shakers are hoping to put this Western art outpost on the international map.
- COVER STORY : AT THE CENTER OF THE DOLE FIRESTORM
- Potholes Along the Information Highway : SILICON SNAKE OIL: Second Thoughts on the Information Highway, <i> By Clifford Stoll (Doubleday: $22; 224 pp.)</i>
- Dinosaur Delights
- CLIQUES : Apple Corps
- AGAINST A WALL : African American Artists Continue the Quest to Be Shown and Supported by the Mainstream
- YOUR MORTGAGE : Freddie Mac to Use Borrower Credit Scoring
- Life Term Given Mother Who Drowned 2 Sons : South Carolina: Susan Smith is tormented in her 'own lake of fire,' lawyer argues. Juror calls her a 'really disturbed person.'
- A summary of selected City Hall actions last week affecting central Los Angeles. : CITY COUNCIL
- Infertility Turns Congo Women Into Outcasts
- Cosmetics for Scenic Rocks Called Off
- Map of the Human Heart (HBO Friday...
- Disneyland Resort Gets Financial Officer
- Fantasy Land in 'Burbs
- Antarctica's Biggest Town Turns Green
- Bosnia Muslims' Plight Spurs Arab Calls to Action
- Profile : This Cain Is Able
- Gunman Shot After Taking 20 Hostage
- 4 Cyclists Race to Slow Down Cycle of Life : Recreation: Energetic senior citizens take on younger opponents in 2,900-mile biking contest. The newly fit team wants to inspire sixtysomethings everywhere to rise from their recliners.
- A summary of selected City Hall actions last week that affect the Westside.
- COUNTY GOVERNMENT : Another Security We Can't Take for Granted
- Will We Arm Bosnia? Are You Serious? : The Senate's toothless vote to lift the embargo is a sequel to Clinton's campaign betrayal.
- Police Dogs : On Duty with LAPD's Four-Legged Officers