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Caltrans Denies 'Uncooperative' Owner Tag
Placement of Campaign Signs
Airport Noise Is No Secret
Portrayal of Assemblyman Unfair
Nurses, Aides Bring Love to AIDS Patients
Political Coverage
DIFFERENT CONTEXTS
A Slow Burn Over Fast Food
Prepaying for Ease
A Split Decision
Mt. Soledad Cross
ART VS. JUNK
When the Bullets Fly, It's Time to Head Home
Police Reform Measure
Times Interview of Tom Hayden
Eggers Campaign Flyer Reprehensible
Trustee Choices Rebutted
Pleased With Pleas
SPOKESMAN OR NOT?
Fixation
THE GROPING GROUP
Schools Need Sense More Than Dollars
Blythe Street Story Misleading
Endorsement for District Attorney
JUST TUTU MUCH
Police Reform Measure
Write-In Vote for Collins
Toxic Sediments in Ballona Creek Must Be Addressed
Vote Against Pole Signs
The Growing Threat to American Workers
Earthquake Surcharge
GOP Senate Ads
Endorsement of Dornan Foe Called 'Pathetic'
Proposition O
Vote to Restore City's Luster
GOP Senate Ads
Science Coverage
Adversarial Approach to Problem Solving
Soka Offers Overlooked
Minority Candidates
THE GROPING GROUP
La Jolla's Homeless
PRINCIPLED FILIPINOS
Soka Offers Overlooked
Citizen Carson
La Jolla's Homeless
Police Reform Measure
A Gross Situation
Curreri, Campaign Posters
Corruption, Greed Rip American Fabric
Remodeling Additions
Police Reform Measure
Antonovich Earns Enmity
ELECTIONS / CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS : Hotly Contested Race for 37th District Seat Steals the Thunder : Politics: Democratic candidates have unleashed a barrage of attacks through the mail. The winner of the primary will face minor-party opposition in November.
Help for Russia
Curreri, Campaign Posters
Mere Bill Breeders
THE GROPING GROUP
Questionable Benefits of Drinking Red Wine
Corruption, Greed Rip American Fabric
Grub Moves On
Is Asbestos a Threat?
A Split Decision
GOP Senate Ads
Airport Noise Is No Secret
PRINCIPLED FILIPINOS
MOVIES : ON LOCATION : Eeeeyew . . . Gross. Where's My Wooden Stake? : 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' turns the table on teen horror films, with a heroic damsel, a hunk in distress and, says the director, some serious issues that go for the jugular
No to Spain
A Tax Loophole
Bates' 'Hit Piece'
Johnson's Foe Rebuts Article
Endorsement for District Attorney
Incumbent Status
Prop. 152 a Remedial Must for Schools
SPOKESMAN OR NOT?
Trustee Choices Rebutted
'Listening' to Moyers
Radical, Not Environmental
Curreri, Campaign Posters
Van Nuys Watches 'Rosie' Too
Citizen Carson
Feminists and Farrah
Endorsement for District Attorney
Let There Be Light (KCET Sunday at...
Karl Carstens; Former President of West Germany
Group Formed to Oversee Rebuilding of Riot Areas
Import Ban Sought on 2 Endangered Species
Police Embrace 3-Day Workweeks as Cost Cutters
COMMENTARY ON GOVERNMENT : How Representative Are Our Local Elected Officials? Not Very : The average Orange County officeholder is much more likely than the average constituent to be a white, male, well-educated and affluent Republican homeowner.
Grieving Mother Issues a Plea Against a Lethal High : Chatsworth: The woman and friends of her dead son make a video on the dangers of the aerosol gas 'craze.'
CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE : Cruzon Named Dean of Libraries
King Case Stirs Debate on Jury Selection Rules : Courts: Under new procedure, questioning to find prejudice fell to the judge--the least likely person in courtroom to make such queries, a lawyer says.
An unusual production will unfold in Inglewood...
BALLOT CHOICES
MISSION COLLEGE : Students Served at Food Lab 'Cafe'
Countywide : THOUSAND OAKS : Consultants Finish Downtown Survey
VALLEY COLLEGE : Hernandez Elected in 2nd Vote
Road Work Crews Need to Be Protected : * Drivers Can Help by Slowing Down and Staying Alert
Notes about your surroundings.
SOUTHERN SECTION TENNIS / INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS : Injuries, Peters Catch Up With Harvard's Tseng
Tradition-Filled Burial Held for Evelyne Pope Forster : Funeral: Procession and services are held in San Juan Capistrano for member of one of the county's venerable families.
Toxic Discharges
Grigsby Is Dodging Pre-Draft Rumors : Baseball: SDSU pitcher denies he is having arm trouble, but talk has jeopardized his status as a first-round pick.
GOLF ROUNDUP : Fabel, Waldorf Tie for Lead in Rainy Maryland
University Exam Is Next for San Pedro
Names in the News
THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Trail Blazers Can't Shake Reputation
Child Actor : The TV World of Howie Mandel is Filled With Kids, Sea Monkeys and Summer Vacations
If the Terminator Is a Bird-Watcher, He Watches With a Pair of These
Olympic Hopefuls Angered by Threat : Track: Reynolds not allowed to run in meet. Showdown with IAAF is avoided.
Awakening to Despair Needed, Democrats Say : Politics: Clinton tells entertainment industry figures and activists to get involved in rebuilding the city. Brown says the party has abandoned the poor and minorities.
Composer for Films, TV Shares His Insight in UCLA Extension Course
TRAVEL INSIDER : Opening Travelers' Eyes to Africa's Big Picture : Tourism: Foreign government warnings can be misleading for countries as large as those on the African continent. Officials hope to reverse a negative trend.
Parents Launch Campaign to Recall School Board Head
Figs: Just Like a '50s Dinner Party
Never-Ending Battle of the Bulge Takes Its Toll : Health: An estimated 34 million U.S. adults are obese. Americans spent more than $30 billion trying to lose weight or keep it off last year.
Liebsack Finds a Home in Florida : Baseball: Former Harbor College and Gardena High player is making most of opportunity at Florida State.
A Place for Acoustic Music--and a Little Szechwan
Why She Checked Out of 'General Hospital'
Record 6,100 Graduating From Cal State Fullerton
Riots Transform Campaign on Police Reform
NOTEBOOK / MIKE DiGIOVANNA : Some Familiar Faces from Miami Infielder's Past Turning Up in Omaha
Give Your Video Regards to Broadway
Takin' It to the Streets : The Russian folk band Limpopo is attracting a growing crowd of fans on the sidewalks and in the studios of Southern California
GLENN CLOSE: 'What I Love About the Tonys'
Pepperdine Wins, 6-0, With Orel Impression : College World Series: Ahearne, looking every bit like his idol, beats Wichita State.
Disney's Comic Film About an Android Has a Very Human Touch
Behind the Lines with B.T. Collins
The Brave New NEA: Now It Does Whatever the White House Wants : Arts: Trying to out-Caesar Caesar's wife, the White House has pushed an controversial choice into the job of acting chair at the endowment.
COLLEGE WORLD SERIES : Texas Routs Oklahoma, Faces Pepperdine
Soap Starters
Miller Survives First Cut, Leslie Doesn't : Women's basketball: Lieberman-Cline, 33, is also out. Official announcement regarding survivors to be made today at Olympic trials.
Ramos Claims Victory in Philippine Election : Politics: Snail-paced counting continues. Former defense secretary says he leads race, yet has barely 24% of total vote.
Bradley Scolds Media for Making Him Look Responsible for Riots
Everything Is Rosy When Blyleven Wins
Holy Reruns, Batman! : Campy '60s series returns weeknights on Family Channel
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Hayes Calls Meeting 'Group Therapy'
** Public Image Ltd., "That What Is...
Verdi Makes Verona a Valhalla for Music Lovers : Spectacular Roman amphitheater hosts Europe's biggest summer festival.
DJ Changes the Mix : With his aggressive show on Santa Monica-based KCRW-FM, Michael Mixx'in Moor shifts his focus from party music to political messages
Perot Takes Over Starring Role in California Primary
Titans, Miami Have Talent in Common : Baseball: College World Series matchup features illustrious coaches, along with players who'll probably be drafted in the first round.
* 1/2 Leon Russell, "Anything Can Happen,"...
Angry U.N. Votes Harsh Sanctions on Yugoslavia : Balkans: The Security Council, infuriated by bloody attacks in Bosnia-Herzegovina, imposes an oil embargo and other curbs. China, Zimbabwe abstain in 13-0 vote.
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : A Reminder of First-Round Failures
Dodgers Again Prove Streak Is Quite a Creation : Baseball: Karros and Hansen fuel a 3-2 victory over the Cubs, their fourth in a row.
FREEWAY REPAIRS
When the Cure Becomes the Problem : WE'VE HAD ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF PSYCHOTHERAPY: And the World's Getting Worse, by James Hillman and Michael Ventura (HarperCollins: $17; 242 pp.)
Texas Lottery Takes Off on First Day of Sales
Their Music Varies, But It All Has a Familiar Ring
4 Die as Truck Hits Funeral Procession
El Monte : Fireworks Won't Be Free
ELECTIONS : Hayden, Rosenthal Lead Barrage of Last-Minute Attacks in Mail
HANGING TOUGH: The toll from Gary Nash's...
Older Women Out of the Rocking Chair, Into a Golden Age of Freedom : Aging: This new version of the senior generation is bucking tradition. In the vacuum of expectations, they fill in their own lifestyle.
School Transfer Permits
Muscatel School Wins Award for P.E. Program
No White House Shake-Up Near, Bush Declares
FREEWAY REPAIRS
Haves, Have-Nots Help Homeless : Volunteerism: Teen-agers, church members make trips into Manhattan to feed and clothe those less fortunate. The effort to lend a human touch benefits both givers and receivers.
Rocks, Bottles Hurled as Deputies Break Up Gang Unity Events; 12 Arrested
AT&T;, Unions Recess Talks Without Agreement
After 20 Years, 'Deep Throat' Mystery Is Revived : The media celebrate the June 17 anniversary of Watergate with renewed interest in source's identity.
Yeltsin Shifts, Serbia Loses Its Last Friend
PERSPECTIVE ON L.A. VIOLENCE : Gangs Aren't the Cause of Crime : Much of what is called "gang violence" is the age-related behavior of wild young males looking for trouble.
POLITICAL FORECAST : Who Will Be the Final Four in California's U.S. Senate Races?
Clinton Must Relax--and Certainly Not Attack Perot
EL CAJON : 2 Charged in Setting Fires at Schools
Regulation of Indian Gaming Worries Casinos
SOUTHERN SECTION VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP : Esperanza Is Blocked Out by Simi Valley Royal in 3-A
WPVA's Oldest Player Still Draws a Crowd : Volleyball: Nina Matthies provides luster to an otherwise undistinguished field at Manhattan Beach Open.
Motor Racing
NEW RELEASES : In Brief
NEW RELEASES : 'Interlude' a Barometer of Marsalis' New Warmth : *** WYNTON MARSALIS "Blue Interlude" Columbia
MUSIC & DANCE : Sony's Stickman : By day, Norio Ohga runs the worldwide media and electronics giant. In the middle of the night, his thoughts turn symphonic
Of Track Stars, Teachers and Time
INS Agents Abuse Immigrants, Study Says : Law enforcement: Watchdog group claims Border Patrol officers beat illegal arrivals. Officials deny allegations and reject call for an independent review board.
Plans for Magnetic Train Get Back on Track : Transit: Renewed federal funding may speed the technology in the United States. Trains are already up and running in Germany and Japan.
Debt Moratorium Tops Yeltsin Wish List
Phil Speat said he "felt numb" after...
When the Day Grows Old : Why Actors Leave Soaps to Find Another World
ELECTIONS / ASSEMBLY : 41st District Battle Boils Down to Party Politics : Primary: The views of GOP front-runner Christine Reed draw fire from foes who claim she is not a 'real Republican.'
Scotland Learns From U.S. Mistakes, Turns Innovative in AIDS Battle
QUESTION & ANSWER : Clinton Sketches Scenarios for Easing Urban Problems
White House Seeks New Funds to Oust Hussein : Foreign policy: Failure of past efforts to topple the Iraqi leader has spawned the $40-million CIA proposal.
ROAD TO RIO: Retired college professor William...
Acrimony Abounds as Campaigns Draw to Close : Politics: Libel suits, false claims and nasty stunts make this one of the meanest primary seasons on record.
State Treasurer Denies Backing McDonald
Plan for CSU Campus May Hinge on Vote : Education: Already burdened by state's economic woes, officials may abandon project in Ventura County if Proposition 153 fails.
* Virginia L. Vallone has been appointed...
Los Angeles County
THE LOTTERY AND OTHER STORIES by...
HOTEL WARRIORS: Covering the Gulf War ...
Uncle Elwood, By SIDNEY L. HALL, JR.
Insurance May Not Cover Travel : A phone call to your health care company could ultimately save money, worry and aggravation.
NATURE
STYLE : GARDENS : A Shore Thing
VIDEOS : Visiting Indiana, England, Switzerland by Rail
A Land to Love and Conquer : THE LIVING, by Annie Dillard (HarperCollins: $22.50; 416 pp.)
LITTLE TOWN BLUES: Voices From the Changing...
NATURE
Radio Host Aims to Shatter Stereotypes
Raids on Aleutian Harbor Remain Little-Known Part of World War II : History: Veterans say they were prepared for the attack by Japanese forces, but the result was a gruesome comedy of errors.
SAN YSIDRO : 2 Shot in Car by Teens on Street
Miscellany
Obstacles Make Short Ride Longer
Fourth-Seeded Capriati Wins, Faces 13th-Seeded Pierce Today
Names in the News
Michels Wins Crash-Marred Saugus Race
Washington Betters Record, Helps Tritons Finish Sixth
GOLF / MAL FLORENCE : For Golfer and Caddie, It Was Strictly Amateur
Miscellany
UCLA's Ace Won't Get Call in the Draft
Miscellany
Penguins Near Second in Row : Hockey: They beat Blackhawks, 1-0, for 10th consecutive playoff victory and can sweep the Stanley Cup finals on Monday night.
OFF-CENTERPIECE : MOVIES : He Hit It Big. He Hit It Fast. Let 'El Mariachi' Play
SMALL FACES: Guns N' Roses is expecting...
POP MUSIC : The Rap Is: Justice : Ice Cube finally talks about the uprising that he says had to happen; he intends to keep focusing on the injustices that fuel the rage
NEW RELEASES : **** ARTURO SANDOVAL "I Remember Clifford" GRP
DADDY DEAREST: Brian Wilson collectors are going...
* Mark Bregman has joined CJA Associates...
How to Calculate Tax-Exempt vs. Taxable Yields
CRITIQUE : Smog Complex
NATURE
Even moderate Joyceans will admit that there...
Tour Company Specializes in Choice : Golden Tours organizes both domestic and foreign trips, and also books them for other groups.
HACK ATTACK
THE OYSTERS OF LOCMARIAQUER by Eleanor...
RESTAURANTS : QUELLE SURPRISE! : A Classy Room, a View of the Marina, Seafood Galore--and Franco-American Gnocchi
Environmentalists May Be Up a Creek on Orange Bond
INS Abuse of Immigrants Is 'Routine,' Rights Group Says
2 Men Held in Double Slaying in Orange : Crime: Police say they found 'evidence connecting the suspects to the homicides,' including property taken from the murder site, an area of posh houses.
HOLLYWOOD PARK : She's Tops Grows Up, Wins Railbird
DIVISION 3-A BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : Mira Mesa, Bonita Vista Advance
Miscellany
SOUTHERN SECTION VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP : Santa Barbara Silences Huntington Beach in 4-A
Attention Parents: The Little Leagues Are For the Kids : Youth baseball: The youngsters seldom cause problems. In fact, accusing adults of childishness for arguing or fighting is actually an insult to children.
Morse Relay Controversy Casts Shadow on Section Meet
NEW RELEASES : In Brief
*** 1/2NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS"Henry's...
MOVIES : The Mission Beyond Hollywood : John Singleton is making a 'more lyrical' film than 'Boyz N the Hood'--and dealing with the impact and obligations of his success
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : GRAND EXPERIMENTS : Maybe If They Put Dennis Prager on an 'Airplane!' It'll Get Off the Ground
DANIEL LENTZ: "O-Ke-Wa," "Missa Umbrarum," "Postludium," "Lascaux."...
STAGE : Tapering Off ? : After 25 years at L.A.'s stage center, Gordon Davidson faces new challenges and criticism over whether he has lost his taste for risks
CITY HALL ROUNDUP : Candidates send out potholders to handle a hot 55th Assembly race.
Men Posing as Police Rob Brea House
Names in the News
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Bonilla Tries to Shut Out the Boos
NAMES AND NUMBERS
SOUTHERN SECTION BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : Top-Ranked Diamond Bar Plays El Dorado in Semifinal
When It Comes to Critiques, This Writer Is in the Ballpark
PREP TENNIS SOUTHERN SECTION FINALS : Peninsula's Peters Overpowers Decret for Title
TENNIS / ADOPTION GUILD CHARITY TOURNAMENT : Aler, Evans Will Play Leach, Dunk in Open Final
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Kent Lifts Blue Jays to Victory
Three Singers in Search of a Voice
Unlikely Friendship Makes Man's Last Days a Growing Experience
POP MUSIC : Singles That Really Made a Difference
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : REBUILDING : Screenwriters Seek a New Chapter
Vietnam to Return Remains From Crashes
ELECTIONS : Key Testing Ground for the 'Year of the Woman' : Politics: In several races, female candidates have the potential to storm the predominantly male bastions in Sacramento and Washington.
Founder of Emergency Shelter Is Hoping to Build on a Dream
Perot Cheered in Clinton Country; Wins Ballot Spot : Independent: 'I'm ready to climb into the ring if you're all in there with me,' he tells Arkansas backers.
Azusa Students to Learn Responsible Recycling
Barry, Kimball Receive $3,000 Scholarships
All Booked to Get Hooked
Fires Turn Quiet Life of Amish to Ashes
Democracy in China Will Require Much More Than Political Change : Communism: A lack of individuality and an obsession with Chineseness make reform difficult. A sociocultural revolution is needed.
Filipino Church Gains Foothold in Valley, Spars With Archdiocese : Religion: Authoritarian Iglesia ni Cristo, which disputes Catholic beliefs, relocates to Panorama City.
By the Roots : Lake Sherwood: David Murdock is moving old oaks to create a forest. Some wonder if the trees can survive.
Memorial Service Set for Gay Rights Activist
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS '92 : Candidates Try to Craft Creative Job Titles : Politics: Secretary of state's office rejects attempts to use ballot designations as last-minute campaign ads.
Rise of Gangs Alarms Orange County : Crime: The members are becoming more violent, police say. Officials fear that unless something is done, the problem could rival Los Angeles'.
Uptown Rats : Vegetarian rodents that prefer the suburbs have settled in some of Orange County's nicest locations. It's the Vector Control District's job to make them feel unwelcome.
COLUMN ONE : Stereotype That Won't Go Away : Young black males find themselves continually under scrutiny from police and public. 'Until you're black, until you get pulled over . . . you'll never understand,' one says.
Drug Agent Slain in Birmingham During Car Theft
He's Making Sure Environment Doesn't Go to Waste
Succession Confusion: When The President Is Incapacitated
Ballot Recommendations : Elections and primaries in Los Angeles, Orange counties
The Bolt of Lightning From Beyond That Has Wilson Quaking : Primary: Religious Right has fielded and funded candidates against the governor's in 13 Assembly races. If turnout is low, watch out.
La Puente : City to Tap Reserve Funds
Revolutionary Light Bulb Saves Energy, Lasts Longer
Vietnam Officials Told Not to Take Foreign Bribes
Job Search Is Hard Work for O.C. Graduates
FLOATING SCHOOL: The Orange County Marine Institute...
New York Times Truck Drivers Ratify Contracts
A Pilot's Dream Takes Wing With High-Tech Plane
Disappearing 2nd World Raises Doubts on 3rd : Global changes: 'Developing world' term gains favor as lines blur between entities on a geographic collision course.
Irwindale : Identity of Remains Sought
Where Sponsors See Sun, Sand, He Sees Mostly Sweat
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : SUMMER, TAKE 2 : Hey, Let's Be Real Sure Not to Write Those Credits Off
** Lush, "Spooky," Reprise. Only rarely does...
STYLE : FASHION : Hip Parade
WALL TO WALL: From Beijing to Berlin...
A post-"Superman" Jack Larson guests on "The...
Splitting Ounces of Prevention, Pounds of Cure : Medicine: The lion's share of research dollars goes to the diseases with the loudest lobbyists.
Lives of Two Families Consumed by Custody Fight That Began in 1984 : Courts: The famed Morgan-Foretich battle over now 9-year-old Hilary continues, leaving each side markedly changed.
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS '92 : U.S. SENATE : Women's 'Golden Moment,' Boxer Says
Catalina Tries to Improve Hospital's Fiscal Condition
Big-City Tragedy Hits 'Small-Town' Police Force : Crime: No arrests have been made in the slaying of a Maywood officer. Residents, colleagues recall his concern for the community.
ELECTIONS / STATE ASSEMBLY : Contribution to Horcher Adds a Wrinkle to GOP Race in 60th District : Election: Assemblyman received $10,000 from a new committee funded by a group that traditionally gives to Democrats. His opponent Phyllis Papen is outraged.