- COLUMN ONE : Equality Evolving in Japan : A new law is gradually loosening the hierarchical grip of older men. Critics say the changes are cosmetic, but optimists say peer pressure and a cultural bias against shame will make them significant for women.
- PARTY ORANGE: 27th ANNUAL ORANGE INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR : Orange Was Key to Putting City of Orange on the Map : Majority of Early Population Depended on Citrus Industry
- Radioactive Debris Found Outside Plant, Officials Confirm
- WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE / Kelley Greene : An Expert Mother : She's leading the effort to feed and care for two baby chimps at the L.A. Zoo nursery until it's considered safe to return them to the group.
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : VILLA PARK
- Skater's Death Is a 2nd Tragic Warning : Accident: Matthew Purvis, remembered in a wake Sunday, died after a longboard spill eerily similar to a friend's in 1997.
- 'Sixth Sense' Is a Champ of 'Titanic' Proportions : Box Office Thriller's ticket sales soar to $138.9 million. Banderas action film debuts at No. 2.
- Music Review : Masters of the Supporting Role
- THE CUTTING EDGE : CALIFORNIA DEALIN' : Take Internet Health Firms' IPOs With Healthy Dose of Skepticism
- 'Say Aaah' : Booster Shots : If I Had a Hammer . . . : ROSIE MESTEL
- Turkey Quake Provides Lessons for California : Research: U.S. experts say the shock wave moved in unexpected ways, which could occur in local valleys.
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : CYPRESS
- PLANNING AHEAD
- THE SAFETY ZONE : Ladder No Place to Push Luck
- Academic Challenge : CSUN Campus Faces Final Quake Repairs, Filling President's Post
- TOMORROW IN CALENDAR
- Philippine Troops Continue Assault on Muslim Rebels
- Clueless Effort Is Simply Inexcusable
- TENNIS : It's Time for Answers as U.S. Open Begins : Sampras renews quest for singular record and Davenport aims to defend title against some hungry, young competition.
- PARTY ORANGE: 27th ANNUAL ORANGE INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR : Meet Me at the Fair
- Nazi's Remains Are Scattered at Sea
- Evacuations Start as Dennis Approaches Outer Banks
- National Perspective : Restoration of Confidence Is Giving U.S. a New Chance to Look to Future
- Turkish Boy Injured in Quake Comes 8,400 Miles for Aid : Recovery: The 4-year-old, whose mother was killed while shielding him from the devastation, is flown to L.A. by relatives for treatment of his badly broken legs.
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : SANTA ANA
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : LAGUNA NIGUEL
- VENTURA COUNTY ROUNDUP : CHANNEL ISLANDS : Park Sewer Plan Open to Review
- Edison, El Toro Will Hang Loose in Hawaii
- Pop Music Review : Anacaona Flavors Salsa With an Afro-Cuban Beat
- World IN BRIEF / BURUNDI : Hutu Rebels Kill Civilians, Fight Army
- World IN BRIEF / KYRGYZSTAN : Leader Vows to Gain Hostages' Freedom
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : SAN CLEMENTE
- Bike Race Rolls Through Downtown Ventura
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : SEAL BEACH
- Angeles Forest Pot Plantation Poses Big Risk for Authorities : Drugs: Agents spend a week chopping down 6,000 plants on 25 acres in rugged countryside.
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : YORBA LINDA
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : WESTMINSTER
- WEEKEND REVIEWS / Dance Review : Colorful Folk Dancing Falls Short on Creative Footwork
- Job Picture Still Rosy as Hiring Gets Creative
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : ANAHEIM
- THE SAFETY ZONE : TODAY'S TIPS : Beware Hard Sell, Know the Rules for In-Home Purchases
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : FOUNTAIN VALLEY
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : HUNTINGTON BEACH
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT / USC : Arizona's Disaster Called Temporary
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT / UCLA : Mitchell Is Ready and Raring to Go
- HEARD ON THE BEAT / TECHNOLOGY : Sharp Idea?
- THE CUTTING EDGE : HEARD ON THE BEAT / TECHNOLOGY : Consumers Union to Use BizRate.com Data
- THE CUTTING EDGE : SCIENCE WATCH : Researchers Looking to Nuclear Energy to Power Tiny Devices
- Francis Hall; Helped Fender, Rickenbacker Guitar Firms
- ANGELS REPORT : Edmonds a Bit Envious of Red Sox and Fans
- THE TIMES' RANKINGS : TENNIS TOP 10
- Just Another Mountain to Climb : Despite vocal woes and tabloid wars, a spirited Julie Andrews soldiers on.
- Nation IN BRIEF / WASHINGTON, D.C. : Republicans Promise New Waco Inquiries
- PARTY ORANGE: 27th ANNUAL ORANGE INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR : Where Antiques Are King : 38 Shops Can Be Found in 4-Block Area Downtown
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : LA HABRA
- Kim Taking Walk on the Wild Side
- DODGER SCOUTING REPORT / MILWAUKEE : Carlyle Zeroes In Early in Debut
- COUNTERPUNCH : We Have a Vote on Violence
- THE CUTTING EDGE : An Overload of Computer Crime : Law: The quick arrests recently are apparently exceptions. A lack of resources continues to hobble federal investigators.
- HEALTH WATCH
- Nation IN BRIEF / NEW YORK : Vacationing Clintons Remember JFK Jr.
- Raymond Vernon; Pioneering Scholar on Global Economy
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : LAKE FOREST
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : LAGUNA WOODS
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : STANTON
- THE CUTTING EDGE : World Peace, Cure for Cold and a Good 25 Cup of Coffee : Marketing: Those are about the only 3 claims for the Internet not made at Dell Computer conference.
- THE CUTTING EDGE : New Way to Ease Web Traffic Jams Is Winning Big-Name Fans : Internet: AOL, Yahoo and others back system that uses hundreds of computers to send data. Others say it's passing fancy.
- Book Review : Revisiting the Poet Who Defined the Pastoral for the Ages : THE ECLOGUES OF VIRGIL; Translated by David Ferry; Farrar, Straus & Giroux $24, 102 pages
- Archbishop Camara; Fought for Human Rights in Brazil
- Danger Often Lurks for Workers at Youth Prison
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : GARDEN GROVE
- Catholic Schools Also Big Winners in Tuition Grants
- Sosa Provides the Power to Propel Cubs to Victory : Baseball: He homers off Dreifort to break scoreless tie and Dodger hitters are baffled by Farnsworth in 6-0 loss.
- Outcome Has Familiar Ring to It : Del Mar: Baffert goes 1-2 in a $1-million race for a second time as General Challenge wins by three lengths over stablemate River Keen in Pacific Classic.
- USC Beats UC Irvine in Women's Soccer
- COUNTERPUNCH : Apparently, History Didn't Come 'First' in Taper's Tale of Early Film
- 'Say Aaah' : Vitals : A Deadly Toll for Women
- Nation IN BRIEF / ARIZONA : Supreme Court OKs Teen's Late Abortion
- California and the West : Bill for Winemaker Dies on the Vine : Legislation: Exemption to state laws to benefit movie maker Francis Ford Coppola's winery had been sought. Even trade group opposed it.
- Page 2 / News, Trends, Gossip and Stuff To Do : Web Watch : Weighing In on Fast Food
- Page 2 / News, Trends, Gossip and Stuff To Do : Give It Up For. . . : KCET Has a Vision for Award
- PARTY ORANGE: 27th ANNUAL ORANGE INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR : Fair's Extensive Beer Menu Speaks Universal Language
- THE INSIDE TRACK : Newswire : Ray Fights Off Challengers to Win Colorado Indy 200
- BEACH VOLLEYBALL / MANHATTAN BEACH OPEN : Whitmarsh, Swatik Prevail
- Angels Are Just One Small Step From Worst After Another Loss : Baseball: Anaheim moves within half-game of poorest record in majors after losing to Red Sox, 7-4.
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT / AROUND THE NATION : Former Iowa Player Accused of Blackmail
- THE INSIDE TRACK : NOW YOU KNOW : Tee Time
- There's Something About a Providential Partnership : Movies: The Farrelly brothers find a kindred spirit in fellow Rhode Islander Michael Corrente for coming-of-age tale 'Outside Providence.'
- ECompanies to Disclose Venture Capital Funds : Investing: It's expected that Santa Monica Internet business incubator has raised $130 million.
- THE CUTTING EDGE : CYBERSPACE : Lower Phone Bills May Be a Click Away
- O.C. TECH BEAT : HDTV Maker Mitsubishi to Help Redefine Prime-Time Television
- Section Gee! Advice, Humor, Comics, Horoscope, Kids : Off-Kilter : Whither the Warlock in Hollywood?
- GOLF ROUNDUP : Woods Wins Fifth Tournament of Year
- HOME RUN RACE
- International Group of Scientists Cracks E-Commerce Security Code
- California and the West : Proposed Pay Reduction for Legislature Splits GOP : Politics: The House in Washington wants to help itself by rewriting the redistricting rules. As an incentive to voters, it is offering an enticing carrot.
- Greene Brings Home Gold : He runs down Britain's Chambers to anchor U.S. 400 relay victory and stand atop podium for third time in eight days.
- Sherman Oaks : Swing Dance Contestants Step Back and Forth in Time
- Capsules : Male Fetuses Less Tolerant of Stress
- Jazz Review : Acoustic Jazz Quartet Expertly Blends Sounds
- MONDAY BUSINESS : PREVIEW: Some of the major business and economic events scheduled for this week : Investors, Fed Watching August Jobless Report
- AT&T;, MediaOne Deal May Be Delayed a Year : Telecom: Time Warner raises objections, according to SEC filing. Merger may be postponed to next summer.
- HEARD ON THE BEAT / TECHNOLOGY : Name Game
- THE CUTTING EDGE : DIGITAL NATION : Congress Feuds Over Encryption
- Partial to Gov. Bush's Style, Latinos Look for Substance : Politics: Some fear that the candidate, who has long connected with voters, might be wavering on key issues.
- THE SAFETY ZONE : Asleep at the Wheel : Drowsy Drivers Are a Major Highway Safety Threat; Gadgets May Help, but Best Remedy Is a Good Night's Sleep
- Car Hits Tree in Santa Ana, Killing Teenager
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : PLACENTIA
- Safety Work Finished, Knott's Puts Coaster Back on Tracks : Theme parks: The wooden GhostRider had been closed since a piece of wood came loose last week, injuring five.
- Satellite Campus Set to Launch : Education: After years of planning, former Camarillo State Hospital opens doors as CSUN branch for 1,800 students today.
- Santa Barbara Firefighter Dies While Battling Forest Blaze
- GET OUT!
- MONDAY BUSINESS : PREVIEW: Some of the major business and economic events scheduled for this week : French Retailers May Merge to Form Wal-Mart Rival
- THE CUTTING EDGE: FOCUS ON TECHNOLOGY : PC FOCUS : Incessant Beeps, TV Wake-Up Calls and Other Signs of Tech Run Amok
- Page 2 / News, Trends, Gossip and Stuff To Do : On the Street : Oh, Just Skip It (You Might Like It)
- DODGERS REPORT : Driving to Airport a Pleasant Experience for Park
- Rangers Rolling as Blue Jays Reel
- COUNTDOWN TO 2000: A day-by-day recap of some of the most important sports moments of the 20th century. / AUG. 30, 1981 : You Can Put a Price on This Victory
- Movie Review : Theron's at the Controls in 'Astronaut's Wife'
- UPN Goes to the Mat With Mayhem
- O.C. TECH BEAT : Comarco Is Listening
- POP QUIZ
- Fitness : Healthy Bestsellers
- World IN BRIEF / VENEZUELA : Assembly Considers Taking Total Control
- Rare Russian Bells Missing From Church
- Postponing Kindergarten Spurs Debate
- Commentary : . . . And Make Sure They Learn Early About Values : Society: Forget the quick fix. Give kids a head start to learn right from wrong.
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : ORANGE
- Just Call 'Em Citizen 'Canes : College football: Humble Miami players almost too good to be true after a 23-12 victory over Ohio State in Kickoff Classic.
- ROUNDUP : Gonzalez Helps Diamondbacks Batter Mets
- Fitness : The Bane of Female Athletes Too, Incontinence Can Be Treated
- Page 2 / News, Trends, Gossip and Stuff To Do : TODAY'S LIVING BEST BETS
- California and the West : In This Poker Game, the Indians Hold the Best Hand
- 3rd Suspect Sought in Alleged Kidnap
- Commentary : Begin by Teaching Kids English in Preschool . . . : Education: When it comes to language skills, the earlier the better.
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : MISSION VIEJO
- THE INSIDE TRACK : Morning Briefing : And Jerry Jones Thinks He's Biggest Thing in Texas
- Impeachment Saga: Are You Ready for the Musical? : Stage. A spate of productions capitalizes on the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal and its fallout.
- MONDAY BUSINESS : PREVIEW: Some of the major business and economic events scheduled for this week : Edison's Solar Power Project Called a Success but Will Be Shut Down
- THE CUTTING EDGE : Intel to Sketch Out Future at Forum : Technology: Company event will draw more than 2,000 hardware and software developers to Palm Springs this week.
- Jobs Expected to Show Off New Products : Computers: Analysts say Apple's interim CEO could unveil 'some really interesting stuff' during a publishing trade show.
- MONDAY BUSINESS : PREVIEW: Some of the major business and economic events scheduled for this week : Arco Investors to Vote on Merger With BP Amoco
- Special Needs Are a Matter of Education
- E. Timorese Flood Polls During Lull in Violence : Southeast Asia: Militias vow to end bloodshed and allow vote that could bring birth of a new nation. Those in line seem to lean toward independence from Indonesia.
- Commentary : Missing in Action: Media Images of Real Workers
- VENTURA COUNTY ROUNDUP : COUNTYWIDE : Volunteers Sought to Teach Reading
- Camp Helps Troubled Boys Change Their Attitudes and Lives
- Pollution Battle Continues on Multiple Fronts : Environment: High-tech equipment, low-tech 'fruit launch' to be used in search for source of beach contamination.
- Price for Angels and Ducks Could Be in Eye of Beholder
- AROUND THE MAJORS : Yankees Honor Little Leaguers
- Anaheim Venue's Latest Setback : ConcertsPoor sales for a show mean another cancellation instead of revival at Freedman Forum.
- THE CUTTING EDGE : Ready for Prime Time? : Intertainer, an Interactive TV Start-Up, Set the Scene. Are Viewers and Infrastructure Tuned In to Plans?
- Page 2 / News, Trends, Gossip and Stuff To Do : Lifestyle : He's Got a Whole World in His Arm Pack
- Hurricane Appears Likely to Bypass Carolina Coast
- U.S. to Resume Critical Role in Mideast Talks
- Jail Escapee Slays Wife, Daughters; Is Killed by Police
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : BREA
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : LOS ALAMITOS
- THE SAFETY ZONE: ACTION LOG
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : LA PALMA
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
- HBO Leads Nighttime Emmy Pack With 16 Awards : Television Pay channel cited for 'Sopranos,' movies in ceremony aimed mainly at technical achievement.
- Where the Wild Things Are : Never mind that a case of head lice is considered harmless. Experts agree that the hardy bloodsuckers are devilishly tricky to get rid of.
- 'Say Aaah' : StayWell : Itchy Swelling: When the Eyes Have It
- Section Gee! Advice, Humor, Comics, Horoscope, Kids : LAUGH LINES
- Columnist Shawn Hubler is on vacation....
- Man Shot Dead in Canoga Park
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : DANA POINT
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : BUENA PARK
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : FULLERTON
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : LAGUNA BEACH
- WNBA : Liberty Fights Off Elimination
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : COSTA MESA
- 'We Can Do This' : Camp Helps Troubled Boys Change Their Attitudes, Lives
- Cooper, Comets Smother Sparks : WNBA: Two-time MVP has 22 points and nine assists as Houston gets must-win, 83-55. Woolridge ejected.
- HIGH SCHOOLS : Marina Basketball Players Upset Over Firing of Coach
- IRWINDALE : Kelley Keeps Hopes Alive for Series Title
- Moceanu's Life Is Smoothing Out : Gymnastics: She is disappointed she missed U.S. championships, but 17-year-old is healing wounds with family.
- In the Know / A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD : Still Relevant? The Artist Just May Find Out
- INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- MONDAY BUSINESS : PREVIEW: Some of the major business and economic events scheduled for this week : Study: Pay Gap Widens Between Workers, Execs
- A New Face in TV Justice : A respected lawyer who's tackled domestic violence needed a challenge. So she took on 'Divorce Court.'
- 'So Much Joy' : Longtime Parishioners Reminisce, Pray St. Isidore Will Not Close
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : TUSTIN
- VENTURA COUNTY ROUNDUP : VENTURA : Public Invited to Dedication of School
- Obituary : William Gatsios; Longtime Resident
- FOCUS: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWS : IRVINE
- COUNTYWIDE : Sheriff's Department Requests Public's Help in Finding 4 Fugitives
- AROUND THE NFL : Cowboys' Jones Is Arrested
- Another 'Mary'? To the Contrary, Farrelly Warns Comic Hit's Fans
- Jazz Review : Phil Norman & Co. Marry Classic Jazz to Millennial : At Steamers, Band Broadens Definition of West Coast Sound
- VENTURA COUNTY ROUNDUP : MOORPARK : Applicants Sought for Water Board
- Signs
- Liquor Ads
- Cities Rated on Child Safety
- Letters : Proposal May Help Caregivers
- Debate Over Drug Laws
- Mario Paz Killing
- Prop. 5 Ruling
- Reporting
- Hats Indoors
- Taiwanese
- Gun Shows
- People's Pharmacy : Drugs Can Help Heal Recurring Cold Sores
- California and the West : 2nd Getty Family an Open Secret : Billionaire: Many in San Francisco's high society knew about heir's three daughters with an L.A.-area woman, some now say, but everyone stayed discreet.
- Car Crash Kills 5 Near Site of Huge Rave Party : Accident: Vehicle plunges 1,200 feet from Angeles Crest Highway. Victims had tickets to the all-night event.
- Fires Threaten Homes, Force Evacuations
- Police Find Body in Van of Missing Valley Shop Owner
- For Schools, It's Not All Academic : Education: With a new year starting, improving programs and performance is one priority, but so are such things as tightening security and refurbishing facilities.
- Body Found in Missing Shop Owner's Van : Crime: Man vanished from his San Fernando store Saturday after an apparent struggle. Victim's identity not confirmed.
- Music Review : St.Clair's Back, With Joyous Sounds : Pacific Symphony Orchestra Does Justice to John Williams and Scottish Work by Davies
- 'Say Aaah' : Your Health : Ease Sting of Venom Allergies
- Eating Smart : Unusual, and Nutritious, Produce With Familiar Flavors
- Obituaries - Aug. 30, 1999
- Pop Music : Hip-Hop Report : Noreaga Accepts No Imitations : The rapper changes his style to distance himself from would-be copycats.
- Plugging Into Electricity Information
- The Day in Sports : COUNTDOWN TO 2000 / A day-by-day recap of some of the most important sports moments of the 20th Century: AUG. 29, 1933 : First L.A.-Born Boxing Champion Remembered
- Western Fires Spur Calls for Thinning Out Forests : Environment: Timber industry and Sierra Club say clearing undergrowth would save trees. At least 200,000 acres have been charred in five states.
- NEWS, TIPS & BARGAINS : Paris Headed for Vegas Opening This Week
- Ventura County Perspective : SOAR Closes the Gate to Development : Managed, sustained growth is necessary for a community. But no growth will make it impossible for our children to own homes where they grew up.
- A New, Truly Improved Occidental Petroleum? : Management: Oxy, long a lagging performer, has made several strategic moves and shows signs of a rebound. But investors need to be convinced.
- YOUR MONEY : FUNDS AND 401(K)S / PAUL J. LIM : 401(k) Borrowing Isn't Usually in Your Best Interest
- SO SOCAL: The Best...The Beautiful...And The Bizarre : KITSCH, INC : Charmed to Meet You
- SOCAL STYLE / Fashion : Clothes Force : At His Melrose Shop, Cameron Silver Has Turned an Obsession for Vintage Fashion into an Art.
- Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Abdullah Emerging as a Man of the People : Middle East: The king's designated successor is popular for his candor, zeal for reform and common touch. But his call for more women's rights is controversial.
- SO SOCAL: The Best...The Beautiful...And The Bizarre : Quich Spoken Here
- WEEKEND ESCAPE: EASTERN SIERRA : Searching for the perfect cast and catch in the trout-filled waters near Bishop
- First Lady Headlines Hamptons Fund-Raisers : Campaign: Hillary Clinton gets endorsement of president as speeches sound more like Senate bid.
- Section Gee! Advice, Humor, Comics, Horoscope, Kids : LAUGH LINES
- Los Angeles Times Interview : Mike Roos : Hard Years Fixing the Schoolhouse End for an Old Hand of the Statehouse
- One Folk Artist's Tools: Chisel, Broom
- Amtrak Plans to Hasten the New York Minute : Transportation: On the Colorado prairie, engineers are testing trains that will link Eastern Corridor cities at speeds up to 150 mph.
- David Graham; Helped Spark British Furor
- Personal Perspective : In the Beginning Was the Land . . .
- READING : Head of the Class / READING TIPS AND NOTES : BOOK EVENTS
- Ranking the Region's Top Tight Ends
- UCLA : AROUND THE NATION : Alabama's Defense Is Taking a Big Hit
- Dodgers Report : Mondesi Still Hearing It From Dodger Stadium Fans
- Warrick Returns to FSU for Shot at National Title : College football: Former roommate of Randy Moss back for his senior season with hopes of also winning Heisman Trophy.
- Condo Q&A; : Turning Over Key to Unit Raises the Issue of Privacy
- Performing Arts : Recordings : Bernstein, With a Japanese Touch
- NEWS, TIPS & BARGAINS : Turkish Tourist Sites in Mourning but Intact
- Performing Arts : Recordings
- HIKING: YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK : Gaylor Lakes Glitter From High Sierra Perch
- Performing Arts : Recordings
- SOCAL STYLE / Restaurants : Southern Comfort
- St.Clair Returns to Adoring Fans After Loss of Son
- VALLEY ROUNDUP : Sherman Oaks : Chandler Elementary Puts Down New Roots
- Ventura County Perspective : Stalking the Quiet Philanthropists : No one really keeps track, but by some estimates, county residents are particularly generous with the most personal, altruistic gift of all--time.
- Used-Car Buyer Shouldn't Have Waited to Voice Dissatisfaction
- Democrats Overtaxing Our Patience
- NEWSWIRE : Earnhardt Gets Checkered Win in Bristol Race
- On Strike
- UCLA Defeats Fullerton in Women's Soccer
- Movies : The Misadventures of Peter Ustinov : His latest film, 'Stiff Upper Lips,' lets him poke fun at the staid English stereotype that so many people wrongly think he embodies.
- Power Rates Slow to Cool : Deregulation of the state's electricity industry has cut the big users' bills, but not so for the little guy.
- DESTINATION: AFRICA : In Tanzania, Affordable Adventure : Eye-to-eye with a world of wildlife, in comfort and safety on a 12-day safari
- SO SOCAL: The Best...The Beautiful...And The Bizarre : Fish and Chips
- TOP 10 SOUTHLAND HOME BUILDERS FOR '99
- SO SOCAL: The Best...The Beautiful...And The Bizarre : CHAT ROOM : Oleander, Next 7 Exits
- SOCAL STYLE / Home & Garden : Hot Spot : A Passion for the Raging Colors and Patterns of Faraway Locales Gives a Courtyard Garden an Exotic Point of View
- California Corner : Festivals, Feasts & Fairs
- NEWS, TIPS & BARGAINS : MILLENNIUM COUNTDOWN
- Page 2 / NEWS, TRENDS, GOSSIP AND STUFF TO DO : PLANNING AHEAD
- Tattoos Spell 'Keep Out' at Blood Drives : Health: Many would-be donors are finding that less-than-year-old body art or piercing disqualifies them. The ban is causing a ripple effect in nation's blood supply.
- Boy Dead After Running Into Path of Car
- THE INSIDE TRACK : Morning Briefing : Same Place, Different Time for Boise State
- HOME RUN RACE
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Warrick Ignites No. 1 Seminoles
- Dueling Backs Battle for Job : Pro football: Hicks and Davis offer intrigue as they fight for Redskins' starting job.
- Work & Carers : HUMAN RESOURCES : More Employers Are Checking High School Records Before Hiring
- Your Mortgage : Web Site Helps Calculate Early Payment Formulas
- Cashing In: E.T. Led the Way
- YOUR APARTMENT : There's No Cap on Rent Increase
- VERY FIRST PERSON : My Son, the Marketing Opportunity : Kids Are Expensive, Corporate Sponsorships Ubiquitous. Let's Make Some Synergy Happen, You Farsighted CEOs.
- History's Detectives Moving From the Field to the Lab : Archeology: Ancient mysteries from the Titanic to Stonehenge yield their secrets to high-tech tools of space exploration, medicine, physics and 'common sense.'
- Whitewater Foes Allied in Appeal : Leaks: Kenneth W. Starr and the Justice Department both oppose a judge's ruling on disclosures to media, legal sources say.
- Accuracy of Ring's Account Confirmed by Naval Aviators
- One Way or Another, Life Goes on for Ex-Presidents : Retirement: From herding pigs to brokering peace deals, most former chief executives manage to keep busy.
- World IN BRIEF / GERMANY : Cities Mark Goethe's 250th Birthday
- Patrolman Shot on I-5 Released From Hospital
- Movies : Whatever
- Midnight's Child : THE COMING OF THE NIGHT: A Novel; By John Rechy; Grove Press; 256 pp., $24
- INSIDE STORY : Big Wednesday : A Gung-Ho Grommet and Two Wary Veterans Tackle the Giant Surf of Mexico's Todos Santos Island--Where One Mistake Can Mean the Wipeout of Your Life
- REAL ESTATE Q&A; : Loss From Rental Condo's Sale Is Deductible Against Income
- Controversial Chess Title Is Won by Russian : Games: Las Vegas tournament, criticized for its unusual format, lacked three top players.
- More Seniors Cruising to Learn, Not Sunburn : Travel: Many ships seek out big-name professors as eagerly as they do top cabaret acts for passengers more interested in enrichment than entertainment.
- More Than $21 Million Raised
- TURKEY : A Country of Pointing Fingers and No Answers
- Keyes Wins Alabama GOP Straw Poll : Campaign: Talk show host and Sen. Hatch, who came in second, are the only two well-known candidates who attended nonbinding vote.
- Polygraph Use Causes a Flap in Weapons Labs : Security: One scientist says the tests recall anti-Communist witch hunts of the 1950s.
- The Mothers' Saga: How a Movement Split in Two : Activism: A plan for a prison near Boyle Heights spurred a group of women to action. Along the way, a bitter division occurred, and it endures to this day.
- AROUND THE MAJORS : Yankees' Zimmer Released from Hospital
- U.S. Nearing Key Juncture in Iraq Policy : United Nations: White House must decide whether to hold firm on goal of ousting Saddam Hussein or strike a compromise.
- The Nation : Science : Keeping Scientists Honest When Peer Review Fails
- Some Things in Life Are Simple: Kids Are Cool, Parents Are Not
- A Flourishing Tradition
- The Water's Fine as 2 Lakes Debut at Hansen Dam Park : Recreation: A party opens the $15.8-million project. One area will be for fishing, while the smaller pool will be for swimming.
- Satellite Launch Day : Former Hospital to Open Doors as CSUN Branch Campus Monday
- VENTURA COUNTY LIFE : Getting Picky With Good Friends and Fiddlers