- SURF COUNTY, USA : SURFWATCH : A Look at How the Pros Compete
- House Passes D.C. Spending Bill That Allows for Abortions
- Rentals of Lagoon May Be Limited After Melee
- THE SIDELINES : Rain Delays Seniors in Newport
- Bay Area District Attorney Mulls Charges Against Angels' Polonia
- Cowboys a House of Cards
- After Six Years, Let There Be Light
- NFL TRAINING CAMP ROUNDUP : Dickerson's Bad-Mouthing Offends Colts Tackle Call
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : Berty's in Brentwood Makes a Virtue Out of Being Retro
- WORLD : French Release Iranian Assassin
- WORLD : U.S. Rejects Cuba Refugee Offer
- Small Claims Court: 2nd Look Changes Perspective
- A Pasadena woman received a letter of...
- Anaheim Hospital Accepts 1-Year Medi-Cal Contract
- Murray Provides Good News : Dodgers: He stays hot in 8-1 victory over Braves, but Hamilton will not return this season and has to decide whether to have more surgery on his shoulder.
- USC Will Fight On Without Tom Kelly, Its Voice for 29 Years
- Heath Proves He's No Longer Just Imitation of Best
- TV REVIEW : Don't Make Room for 'Romance'
- OPEC Near Accord on Higher Price, Meeting an Iraqi Goal : Oil: A new figure in the $20 range is expected. This has been an issue in Baghdad's confrontation with Kuwait.
- NATION IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Jogger Trial Defense Charges Coercion
- Beamed Down
- N.J. Court Rules Risk Label Can't Shield Tobacco Firms : Liability: The finding flies in the face of several federal appeals decisions. A law professor predicts the action will be upheld by top U.S. tribunal.
- SAN DIEGO
- 26 Aliens Found in Tight Truck Compartment
- This Matter of a Litmus Test : * How Far Should the Brain-Picking Go?
- JUNE RESTAURANT CLOSURES
- LA HABRA : Residents Get Word on Recycling Effort
- Hotel Owner Faces Substandard-Housing Counts
- TUSTIN : Residents Sue City to Block Apartments
- Project May Threaten Butterflies' Sanctuary : Ecology: Key West Coast roosting spot is in midst of planned luxury housing tract. The developer vows to protect monarch migration destination but environmentalists are skeptical.
- Rams Reduce Their Holdout List by Two : Pro football: Wright, Faryniarz sign, but seven others remain out of training camp.
- ART REVIEWS : A Rare Show by Reclusive Vija Celmins
- Conflict of Interest Issue in NEA Grants? : Arts: Oversight panels include artists who have applied for funding. But this does not violate written endowment policy.
- SHORT TAKES : Union at NBC Rejects Contract
- CONEJO VALLEY : Garden Is a Refuge for Plants, People
- Scripps Clinic's First Liver Transplant Attempt Ends in Death
- Czech Bouncing Back in Triathlon Despite a World of Differences
- THE SIDELINES : Soviet Leads in Pentathlon
- SHORT TAKES : Hank Jr. Wasn't Rude, Just Sick
- PEOPLEWATCH
- Data General Corp.: The Westboro, Mass., computer...
- Effort to Breathe Life Into Trade Talks Goes Nowhere
- Moody's Sees More California Loan Problems : Banking: The rating agency says a softening market will hurt the state's commercial real estate lenders, but it does not see a New England-style recession here.
- HISTORY / 'A NIGHT TO REMEMBER' : New Investigation of Titanic Focuses on the Scapegoat
- SURF COUNTY, USA : No Words Can Describe <i> Real </i> Surf Music
- U.S. Considers Direct Contacts in Cambodia : Indochina: Secretary Baker tells ASEAN nations of a possible new approach to ending the fighting.
- Memorial Service to Give Final Thanks to Good Samaritan
- THE HOUSE
- SOUTH COUNTY : Challengers Few in School Elections
- San Diego
- Drug Raid Haul Is 3rd-Largest in U.S. History
- ORANGE : Smoller Ads Link Lewis to Scandals
- Filing Opens for Hospital Board Seats
- The Numbers
- Under pressure of $5,000 daily fines, Brian...
- GOODWILL GAMES : They Had the Right Attitude in Track and Field
- GOODWILL GAMES
- THE SIDELINES : Senna Posts Top Qualifying Lap
- DEL MAR : Royal Touch Heads Field in Saturday's Palomar 'Cap
- U.S. World Cup Player Ramos Signs With Second-Division Club in Spain
- Martin Marietta Wins Order From Postal Service
- Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.: The Akron,...
- Pact for Motorcycles
- House Votes to Reprimand Frank for Ethics Violations
- Striking Driver Convicted in Greyhound Bus Attack
- Salk, UCSD Among Top 10 Producers of 'Hot' Research
- San Diego
- Parking Rates at LAX to Rise as Much as 33%
- OJAI VALLEY : Casitas District Seeks Views on Water Allocation
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Make Her Day--Today
- June Sales And Use Tax Revenues
- Laid-Back Pacific Beach Restaurant Relies on the Sunset for Its Flash
- City Panel Tentatively OKs Shipyard Lease, Chides Harbor Dept.
- Highland Talk Wins Lamb Chop
- Woods Advances to Third Round at U.S. Junior Golf
- Nigerian Musician Sees Music as a Tool : Entertainment: The saxophonist, bandleader and singer has devoted his career to heaping scorn on his nation's politicians.
- MUSIC REVIEW : Feltsman in Bowl Recital
- Brazilian Jazz Brings Life to La Ve Lee
- A weekly look at office and industrial real estate in the county. : ORANGE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE
- Well-Paid Reebok Chairman Faces Cut
- Baker Hoping to Calm Criticism of Indochina Policies : Diplomacy: He arrives for ASEAN meeting. A change in U.S. stance on Cambodia will be high on the agenda.
- SURF COUNTY, USA : THE LONG RIDERS : Some change from business suits into wet suits. Others practically live in the water. All find exceptional challenges and rewards in their search for the perfect wave.
- Odds Against Him, Anti-Semitism Defendant Asserts : Soviet Union: The team prosecuting an ultra-nationalist is first rate. The defense is another story.
- WORLD IN BRIEF : EAST GERMANY : Former Secret Police Chief Ordered Jailed
- WORLD : Suspect Jailed in Disco Bombing That Led to Retaliation on Libya
- NATION IN BRIEF : CONNECTICUT : Voting Deadline for UPS Pact Extended
- Czechoslovak, West German Presidents End Diplomatic Isolation of Waldheim
- The Boos Swell : Roseanne in Rockets' Red Glare
- 7 Held in Attack on Girl, Boyfriend Outside Restaurant
- Man Jolted by Officer Files $2-Million Claim : Ventura: An epileptic charges that the shocks from a stun gun led to nightmares and anxiety. He plans to proceed with a civil rights suit.
- Alleged Polluter Fights State Ban of Toxic Fish Harvest
- BUENA PARK : Rare Bear Not in Cards for Royalty
- Air Show to Enliven Weekend
- Arson Suspected in 20-Acre Brush Fire
- Attorney Fights 60-Day Suspension : Law: Milton Grimes, defense counsel in several notable cases, was penalized for failing to pay state income taxes. He says the penalty is too severe.
- Man Slain by Police in Newport After Chase Is Identified
- THE SIDELINES : Douglas-Holyfield Heavyweight Title Fight Delayed Till Oct. 25
- Riley Eliminated in Junior Amateur
- Popularity of Big A Landmark Hasn't Been Dimmed by Age : Anaheim Stadium: Angel and Ram fans find structure <i> the </i> place to meet and eat before a game.
- STAGE REVIEW : This Go-Round of 'Carousel' Is a Classic Spin
- Local Cornetist Berry's a Globe-Trotter Too
- Efforts to Diversify Boards Are Meeting With Limited Success
- Finegood Gallery Stages First Exhibit of Amateur Art
- Tiffany Announces Expansion: Upscale jeweler Tiffany &...
- Ex-BofA Chief Armacost Goes to Weiss Peck
- General Electric Is Fined $10 Million for Defense Fraud
- Tokyo Stocks Take a Tumble
- San Diego's Biggest Ad Agency Will Be Sold
- LOCAL : Drivers Aid Castaic Crash Victim
- House-Senate Conferees OK Oil Spill Bill, Paving Way to End Years-Long Stalemate
- NAMES IN THE NEWS : McGillis Happy With a 'Nobody'
- A Healthy Back: Worth the Work : Medicine: Strong and flexible back, leg and abdominal muscles and good body mechanics are the best insurance against back problems.
- Marie Scharper; Retired Publicist
- Doctor Charged in Rapes Faces 3 New Counts
- Ex-School Coach Pleads Guilty in Ponzi Scheme
- 2nd $15-Million Lotto Winner Is Identified
- Interim School Superintendent Chosen
- Investigators Say Fire That Gutted Church in Poway Looks Accidental
- BUENA PARK : Centralia Schools Lay Off 7 Workers
- Shoal Creek Fears Demonstrations Will Affect PGA Championship
- CHARGER NOTEBOOK : Vlasic, Friesz Get Quality Time, but Another Receiver Is Hurt
- Robert B. Searles of Newport Beach was...
- Beholden to None, Justices Often Cut Their Own Paths : Court: We do a lousy job of predicting how a justice will vote. So leave political questions of the day out of the process.
- Winning Spirit in TBS Coverage
- Holly Hughes Reprises 'World Without End'
- 'The Boss' Aquires a Junior Partner: Bruce Is a Dad
- Old-Fashioned Fare in a New Restaurant
- SURF COUNTY, USA : O.C. Riding Crest of a 50-Year Wave
- SURF COUNTY, USA : SURF CULTURE
- NAMES IN THE NEWS : At 80, She's Still on the Beat
- Sunnyvale Mayor Charged With Molesting Boy Under 14
- Vandal Looses Asphalt, Fouling Flood Channel : Pollution: The thick liquid released at a paving company flowed through two miles of ditch, threatening the fragile Bolsa Chica wetlands for a time.
- 2 Die Fighting Fire Near Original Site of Olympics
- NAMES IN THE NEWS : Rock Guitarist Pointed South
- SURF COUNTY, USA : A WAVE OF REWARDS : Surfers Used to Compete for Trophies, but These Days, the Stakes Have Become Much Higher
- Man Charged in Killing of Girlfriend's Son, 8
- Child-Abuse Program Supporters Rally
- Soviet Reformers Touring Country Seeking Recruits
- ELECTIONS CONGRESS : False Endorsement Criticized
- Michael Gage, Ex-Bradley Aide, Elected DWP Chief
- Luis Enrique's Salsa Simmers With Romance : Music: The Prince of Salsa combines American influences and a heavy dose of the erotic. He'll be at the Greek tonight.
- Con Artist Convicted of Trying to Blackmail Anchorwoman
- PEOPLEWATCH
- STAGE REVIEW : Simon's 'Fools' Is Gold Mine of Groaners
- MGM/UA Television Files Suit Against 'thirtysomething' Star : Law: The show's producers claim Timothy Busfield has breached his contract by demanding more money. The actor's attorney says 'MGM has not lived up to its agreement with Tim.'
- 2 Die, 2 Survive in Collision of Air Force Jets
- MISSION VIEJO : Slope Shift Blamed for Cracks in Homes
- Regular Use of Malathion Surprises Environmentalists : Agriculture: Groups in the county assail the spraying of farmland with the pesticide, which is used elsewhere to fight Medflies. Growers say the critics are overreacting.
- WEEKENDER : Youngsters Get a Chance to Showcase Their Basketball Skills
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Pirates Fall Into Tie for East Lead
- Law Experts Side With Vincent
- STAGE REVIEW : Lively Lesson in Love and Marriage From Shaw
- ARTS
- Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...
- BOOK REVIEW : Blessings, Battles of Siblings and a Father-Daughter Love
- SURF COUNTY, USA : SURF TOUR
- CRA Proposes Keeping 4 Housing Projects
- RTD OKs Free Rides if Buses Are Late : Transit: The trial program is an effort to regain lost ridership. Undetermined is whether the driver or rider will determine if a bus is late.
- Body of Woman Found
- Mayor Tells of New Plan for Reviews of Projects
- L.A. Curtails Demolitions, Offers Plan to Save Housing
- Favored Profit Key Draws Rail for $500,000 Haskell
- Parkinson Injures Knee Again During Drill With Broncos
- GOLF ROUNDUP : 66 Gives Palmer Tie for Lead
- Barr Defends Her Rendition of the Anthem : Baseball: "That's how I sing," she says. Spitting was a baseball joke, she insists. "I didn't spit on the 'Star Spangled Banner.' "
- The following are summaries of recent Times...
- FCC Chairman Urges Cable TV Competition : Media: He says laws are needed to encourage multiple-cable franchises and competition from satellite broadcasters and microwave cable systems.
- Nigerian Singer-Saxman Fela Protests With Music : Activism: He is out of jail under a new regime. And he expects to lead his country some day.
- New Life for Box-Office Disappointments
- Graffiti as Art: Loud Message, Little Else
- POP ALBUM CHART : 'Phillips' Threatens 'Hammer'
- Ford Reaches Labor Settlement in Mexico: Ford...
- P.M. BRIEFING : Violence Shuts Brazil Ford Plant
- Pharmaceuticals Company Settles Suit With Baxter
- Tustin Hospital Acquired by Washington Company
- Dollar Falls on Slow GNP Growth
- EPA Contests Looser Curbs on Nuclear Waste Disposal
- RECREATION / BOATING : A Cruise on the Rippling Harbor Whets Appetite
- Ivana's French Twist Is Now All the Rage
- SURF COUNTY, USA : Building a Surfboard Starts in South Laguna
- WORLD IN BRIEF : SRI LANKA : Rebels Accused of Hacking 41 to Death
- Howard Wilson Baker, 85; California-Oriented Poet, Farmer
- NATION IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : Storms Send Rivers Past Flood Stages
- Seal Makes a Wrong Turn in Arctic Ocean, Visits Southland
- STATE : State Budget Accord Reached; $800 Million in Tax, Fee Hikes
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Warning Issued About Diet Product
- Senior Housing Lottery OKd in Lawndale
- SURF COUNTY, USA : THE LONG RIDERS : Some change from business suits into wet suits. Others practically live in the water. All find exceptional challenges and rewards in their search for the perfect wave.
- Dogs Find 26 Aliens in Box Atop Truck
- Richard R. Lewis; Insurance Agent, Retired Firefighter
- Mothers' Treatment Program Gets Grant
- Friends, Relatives Mourn Stanton Youth Killed in Drive-By Shooting
- P.M. BRIEFING : Harris Trims Chip-Making Staff
- Last Deux Chevaux Rolls Off Line : Auto: The Citroen company bade a quiet adieu to a 42-year-old automotive legend--the 2CV.
- Hotel-Office Complex Set for Little Tokyo : Real estate: A Japanese consortium will build the $250-million project. It is the largest development proposed in the area in 20 years.
- Nielsen Shelves Its 'People Meter' Plan After Loud Protests
- Blast Injures Top Expert on Terrorism : West Germany: The Red Army Faction claims responsibility for bombing the car of a law enforcement official. He was not seriously hurt.
- SURF COUNTY, USA : THE LONG RIDERS : Some change from business suits into wet suits. Others practically live in the water. All find exceptional challenges and rewards in their search for the perfect wave.
- Roseanne Strikes Out : TV Star's National Anthem Rendition Gets Low Rating
- SURF COUNTY, USA : SURF COST
- FASHION : Falling Into the Lap of Luxury
- WORLD IN BRIEF : EL SALVADOR : Peace Talks Yield Accord on Rights
- P. M. BRIEFING : USX to Pay $34-Million Cleanup
- House Panel Votes to Reimpose Cable Controls : Television: A controversial amendment to allow telephone companies into the industry fails, however.
- Walt Disney Co.: The entertainment company reported...
- P.M. BRIEFING : Israelis, Soviets Set Trade Ties
- Frank Formally Reprimanded for Ethics Lapse
- Be Good to Your Back, and It'll Be Good to You
- SURF COUNTY, USA : SURF TALK
- U.S. Removing Nerve Gas From W. German Base
- Huge Signs! Electronic! Booming Popularity!--but Not at Del Amo : Torrance: Mall operators want to put up four street-side, light-festooned signs. But city officials have taken a dim view of the idea.
- MUSICA look at the fast-moving compact discs...
- Nintendo: Kids Just Want to Have Fun
- MOVIE REVIEW : Despite Hoopla, 'How to Make Love to a Negro' a Flat Parody
- Washington Times' Loss Put at $35 Million
- This Computer Company Is a Long-Term Bet in a Short-Term World
- WORLD : Byelorussia Joins Reform Tide
- Ex-Chancellor Improving
- SURF COUNTY, USA : THE LONG RIDERS : Some change from business suits into wet suits. Others practically live in the water. All find exceptional challenges and rewards in their search for the perfect wave.
- Spirits Soar as Disabled Rights Become the Law
- WORLD : Prank Imperils 2 Firefighters
- Sylmar Drug Haul Is 3rd Largest in U.S. History
- McMartin Jury Concludes 3rd Week of Deliberations
- Redrawing Districts in Public
- Suit to Seek Mentally Ill's SSI Benefits : Social services: The unusual action is designed to make it easier for eligible people to apply and qualify for Social Security payments.
- Some Ventura Freeway Ramps to Be Closed
- Riders Gripe About More Than the Late Buses : Transit: Word of RTD's late-bus, no-pay policy elicits a collective shrug. They want a safer, cleaner ride too.
- COSTA MESA : City May Use Bonds to Pay for 3 Projects
- Judge Rejects Efforts to Block Tests on Dogs
- Former Aztec Balboa Top Pick by Sockers
- LOS ALAMITOS : '90 Invitational Tops Saturday Double-Header
- Conejo Valley Rallies to Beat Santa Monica : American Legion: Brian Sturges scores the tying run and knocks in the game-winner in a 10-inning playoff victory.
- Vandal or Artist? : Student's Murals Painted on Public Walls Designed as Political Statements
- MOVIE REVIEW : A Solid Case : Film: 'Presumed Innocent' brilliantly captures the novel's essence, and features a tour de force performance from Harrison Ford.
- State Puts Bite on Denticare's Marketing : Insurance: The Irvine-based HMO is accused of illegal marketing and must to stop signing up new patients.
- Atlantic Richfield has named Anthony G. Fernandes,...
- Air Force Cost for Toilet Cover Is Criticized
- Castro Marks Anniversary of Uprising : Cuba: The ailing economy and changing ties with Eastern Europe's disappearing socialist bloc are topics.
- Dentist With AIDS Is Suspected of Infecting Patient : Disease: If true, it would mark the first reported case in which a health-care worker has spread the virus to a patient. Experts stress that such a risk is minimal.
- CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS GOVERNOR : Feinstein, Wilson Exchange Shots on Sources of Funds
- SURF COUNTY, USA : REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK : In Search of Surfing Nirvana and the True Meaning of Life
- Armored Truck Drops Quarters 'Everywhere'
- CAMPAIGN TALK : A window on the California elections.
- Gorbachev Appeals for Massive Western Help : Soviet Union: He says it's vital to ensure the success of reforms and to tide the nation through the next 2 years.
- CRYSTAL COVE : Date Shake Stand Tasteful Once Again
- 500,000 in County to Get New ZIP Codes
- Brownout Was a Double Blow to Raiders : Pro football: With Tim Brown healthy, they will be stronger on offense and kick returns.
- Walmer Still a Force on Beach
- THE SIDELINES : Mattingly on Disabled List
- JOAN KROC'S FAREWELL : Her Last Big Game's Tonight : She says she won't really miss owners' 'good-old-boys network,' but the fans and the magic of 1984 won't be forgotten.
- STAGE REVIEW : Into the Terror in 'Whirlwind'
- PEOPLEWATCH
- Eastern Fliers Don't Seem Worried by Indictment
- How to Keep on Top of Your Travel Costs
- In Travelers Checks, 'Refundability' Is Key
- House Panel Backs Immunity for Milken, Boesky
- Castro Steps Up Attack on Spain Over Refugees
- LA's Hottest Job : Occupations: Firefighters do more than put out fires. A routine day for two crews is also filled with false alarms and little emergencies.
- Jury Acquits Ip of 1st-Degree Murder, Then Deadlocks
- Items for People in the News should...
- More Clubs, Realignment Are in View for NFL
- Laguna Hills Laundromat Fire Set to Cover Burglary, Officials Believe
- Crustaceans Force Closure of Reservoir
- South Carolina's football program escaped sanctions as...
- COSTA MESA : City, Firefighters Agree on Increases
- Camarillo's Batters Leave Foe Battered : American Legion: District 16 champion's hit and run totals match in 17-8 first-round win over Culver City.
- Hot Property : Gardena Trying Again to Annex Rosecrans Corridor
- How Goodwill Became a Run-Down Track Meet
- Wilson Finds a Home-Court Advantage : Basketball: Former Pepperdine player replaces Bob Hawking on Waves' coaching staff.
- GOODWILL GAMES : Score: U.S. 17, Soviet Union 0, Have Mercy : Baseball: As a kind gesture, the first international tournament game for the U.S.S.R. is halted after 6 1/2 innings.
- MINORS LEAGUES : Mann Waits as Pitchers Make It Big
- STAGE REVIEW : 'Burn This' Ignites San Diego Repertory : Theater: Four characters tell hard truths about love and loss in a searing production of the Broadway hit.
- For Seniors, Life Is a Cabaret : Nursing homes: A woman's care for her mother prompted her to organize a group of traveling musicians to brighten the lives of the elderly.
- Suit Accuses Capitol Records of Trying to Falsify Data : Entertainment: An ex-employee says the firm ordered him to bribe retailers to help move its albums up Billboard magazine's sales chart.
- The National Broadcasting Co. has named Albert...
- Pipeline Pollution Resolved: Alyeska Pipeline Service Co.,...
- A Mistrial for Buckey : Jury Hopelessly Deadlocked in McMartin Case : Acquittal Favored on Most Counts
- Hats Off to Anti-Malathion Efforts
- Barry Decides Not to Testify; Defense Rests
- EAST BLOC / UNHAPPY ALLIANCE : Soviets Collect for Occupation : There's also a cutback in fuel supplies. And Budapest says the Kremlin owes Hungary for environmental damage.
- Alcohol Industry TV Ad Hit : Taxes: Angry lottery officials demand withdrawal of the commercial that implies that the lottery has not lived up to its promises to schools.
- Scandal, Again: A sex scandal is flaring...
- Brent Mydland; Grateful Dead Member
- British Envoy Renews China Ties, Hopes for Better Relations
- SURF COUNTY, USA : SURF CITY: TIDES OF CHANGE
- Flat Notes : 15,000 Cassette Tapes Seized as Phony Are Steamrollered
- SURF COUNTY, USA : SURF TALK
- SEALs Surface to Blow Holes in Navy Nerd Image
- Mission College Gets New Temporary Home
- Huntington Beach School District Will Take Its Time Filling Top Jobs : Education: Officials don't expect to have new superintendent or two other high-level administrators by fall.
- The Boos Swell : It's the Tune, Not Singer, Critics Chime In
- Give This Idea a Free Ride : RTD's Current Inducement Might Woo Back Former Riders
- FULLERTON : Houses in Need of 3 New Homes
- CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY : Clear Away Obstacles to Workfare : The state's program is making progress, but putting people in jobs must become the top priority.
- The Seattle City Council voted, 7-0, to...
- Show Getting Started : Padres: He earns first victory as a starting pitcher since June 19, 1989, and his team wins its fourth in a row, beating Houston, 8-2.
- TENNIS ROUNDUP : U.S. Needs Doubles to Beat Czechs
- TENNIS : Globe-Trotting Paris of Calabasas Would Settle for an East Coast Venue
- All-Stars to Fight for a Cause : Football: Area pair to play for South team Saturday in annual Shrine game at Rose Bowl.
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Whiten's First Homer for Blue Jays Is Timely