- An Uncomfortable Tour of Duty : Books: On an East Coast trip promoting his new autobiography, Daryl Gates found himself in the spotlight--and he didn't always like it.
- Out of Africa : Naj Aly creates fashions that reflect the colorful culture of the continent from which come the fabrics.
- City Officials Repay Disney for Gift Tickets
- 7 Tribes Sue to Win Full Casino Rights
- Wilson Takes Sides in GOP Primary Races : Politics: Governor endorses 17 candidates in attempt to gain control of the Assembly. There is little concern over angering other Republicans.
- Judge Blocks Limits on Abortion Counseling
- 7 Indian Tribes Sue State for Right to Expand Casino Games
- 2 Dougher Family Members Promised Immunity by Federal Authorities
- TURNING POINTS: Here's a milestone of sorts...
- STILL JAMMED: City police departments booked almost...
- U.S. Investments Being Driven Away, Russians Warned
- Tony Wong, president of Kanow and Wong...
- Council OKs Student Parking Lot : Traffic: City gives preliminary approval to finance college project with bond sales. Costs have increased 50%.
- Westchester : Loyola Professor Honored
- Party Proceeds to Cancer Research
- After a False Start, Pascal Is Finally on the Way to Greatness
- BREA : City Officials Ponder Cuts, New Revenue
- Seabee Days : The 50th anniversary of the group will be celebrated in festivities June 4-6 at the Port Hueneme base.
- Judge Rules Against Pro-Choice Guide
- ANTELOPE VALLEY : $51-Million Plan Offered to Lure Defense Facility
- Victims Carefully Chosen, Police Say : Woodland Hills: Investigators believe four people in custody are part of a larger ring that commits the sophisticated 'follow-home' robberies.
- Theo Lacy Gets Higher-Risk Inmates : Jail: Overcrowding blamed for moving them to medium-security facility. Orange officials say county violated pledge.
- 'Charlie and Harrigan' to Return
- ELECTIONS: ASSEMBLY : Redrawing of District Seen as Unlikely to Unseat Polanco
- COLUMN ONE : It's North vs. South at Summit : At U.N. conference on environment next week, developing countries will demand concessions from rich, industrialized nations of the Northern Hemisphere.
- SCOREBOARD : FACTS, FIGURES AND COMMENTS FROM AREA EVENTS
- Green for Green : Realtors say environment-friendly features are beginning to make a difference in home sales.
- LOS ANGELES : Habitat for Humanity Project to Get City Loan
- Student Sets High Standards for Success
- AVALON : 2 Killed in Plane Crash Near Catalina Airport
- Chang Mixes His Shots Well and Advances; Forget Is Upset
- PREP TRACK PREVIEW / CITY SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPS : Banner Hopes to Clear Way for Fast Start by Birmingham
- High cost of playing: Tustin's trip to...
- HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS : Lemasters Scores 2 Runs as Canyon Beats Torrance
- MTV's Sort-of Real 'World' : Cable: For its docu-soap series, the network put seven young people together 'to see what might happen.'
- Premiere Time--After 114 Years
- Buchanan Calls for Winning Back 'Soul of America'
- Taper Scholarship at College of Design
- Caltech Gets $250,000 Imaging Center Grant
- Pasadena : Block Grants Approved
- West Los Angeles : Students Win Moscow Trip
- BOOK REVIEW : 'Salaryman': Perceptive First Novel Offers an Exhilarating View : SALARYMAN <i> by Meg Pei</i> ; Viking $21; 296 pages
- Writers Rock Around the Clock : Humor: Authors who are rock star wanna-bes perform musical chestnuts at a booksellers' convention. Maybe they should keep their day jobs.
- ELECTIONS / MUNICIPAL COURT : Ethnicity a Major Issue in Campaign : Politics: The challenger says the judicial system treats many Latinos without respect. The judge says he applies the law fairly regardless of race.
- Four Win Scholarships From Women's Club
- HOW'S BAYOU? : This Year's Southern California Cajun & Zydeco Fest Lineup May Be the Strongest Ever
- Teen-Age Theft Suspect Shot After Pointing Gun at Officer : Northridge: Police say the 18-year-old stole a rifle and ammunition from a shop 30 minutes earlier.
- School District to Get Book Policy
- Catalina Tries to Resuscitate Financially Ailing Hospital : Health: A councilman who campaigned on a platform to save the facility is seeking federal help to keep it from closing. The alternative is a 'super clinic.'
- PORT HUENEME : Entries Available for Races at Seabee Base
- LOCAL ELECTIONS / 30TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT : Replacing Roybal: Key Race for Latinos
- PACOIMA : Council OKs Loan for 8 Townhouses
- RAMS / TIM KAWAKAMI : Hectic Off-Season Helpful to Some
- Fierce Competition Is No Miner Thing to Talented Family : Softball: Daughter Amy leads Patrick Henry's softball team. Father Steve is involved in just about every sport.
- College Basketball
- Cavalier Collapse Is a Pip : NBA East: Pippen has a better game and Bulls use a 15-0 run at start of fourth quarter to turn a two-point lead into a 112-89 romp.
- Hammer's Time : Hustling Powell Sparks Titan Surge in Baseball Playoffs
- 76ers Shuffle Front Office, Name Moe Coach
- Norris Wins It Quickly : Boxing: Frustrated fighter makes quick work of Keith McMurray, scoring a second-round knockout.
- Organizers Postpone Leo Fender Concert Till January : Benefit: The producer says the later date gives him time to line up talent and plan a glitch-free event to honor the electric guitar innovator, who died of Parkinson's disease.
- HEALTH CARE : New Irvine Firm Acts as a Broker of Sorts for 'Morbidly Obese'
- Sierra Club Ads to Attack Bush on Environment
- Sikhs Blamed in 15 Killings
- Assistant Principal for New School Named
- HOPE AND GLORY : St. Joseph Ballet Puts Faith in the Inner-City First, Fame Second in 'The Sky in My Soul'
- EC Official to Boycott Earth Summit
- Noise Pollution, Ill Health Linked in Humans, Animals
- Feminist Bookstore Closes After Owner's Suicide
- 5-Week Symposium for Parents
- American Air's Half-Price Sale Spurs Fare War
- Hospital Treats Case of 'Sorry, Wrong Number' : Education: Because of a mistake in a phone directory, Childrens Hosptial gets numerous calls from harried LACC students.
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Talks for Farmers Market Bear Fruit
- PANORAMA CITY : Man Convicted of Killing 2 Neighbors
- Reaching Back for the Future : Women's basketball: Nancy Lieberman-Cline, Cheryl Miller among those trying to make Olympic team.
- A North-South all-star prep softball game will...
- Newport Beach Businessman Buys Irvine Boxing Show
- Ron Drake, offensive coordinator for Mission Viejo's...
- SOUTHERN SECTION VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP : Mistakes Costly to No. 1 Sailors
- One Guy Has Overwritten, and the Other Was Overrated
- Anaheim Fighter Suffers His First Defeat : Boxing: Paramount's Danny Perez easily beats Joey Martin by decision.
- The Coyote Battle Is Joined : Wildlife: Federal expert will lead 'controlled hunt' in San Clemente. He says 'intolerable' spate of attacks makes trapping the most aggressive coyotes imperative.
- SIMI VALLEY : Applicants Sought for Elections Panel
- ANIMATION REVIEW : British Draw the Line : A mixed bag of shorts, showing at Edwards South Coast Plaza Village, proves that English artists are the reigning innovators.
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Mariner Manager Says Johnson Quit
- JAZZ REVIEW : Tony Williams as Leader, Catalyst
- Empowerment Is the Name of the Game for Actresses
- TV Ratings : Birth Episode Pushes 'Murphy' to Top
- Sprint to Acquire Cellular Phone Firm in Stock Swap : Telecommunications: The $2.85-billion deal will make the company the nation's first to offer local, long-distance and cellular phone service.
- Control Data to Split Into Computer, Services Firms
- OBITUARY : Jay Wehrfritz; Doctor, AIDS Board Member
- For Church Design, Future Is in Doubt : Architecture: Supporters call it visionary. But detractors say the ultramodern plans for St. Lorenzo's new sanctuary don't fit in the community.
- Pasadena Programs to Get $50,000 Boost
- Bisexual Says Navy Harassed Him : Military: Sailor charges that after a newspaper article about him, most of his pay, including his wife's $700 housing allowance, has been garnisheed.
- SANTA PAULA : Residents Protest Large Increases in Their Water Bills
- NORTHRIDGE : Couple Killed in Crash Near Fresno
- PLATFORM : No Job for the FBI
- Olympics
- Mira Costa Starts Strong, Then Falls to Huntington Beach : Volleyball: Unseeded Oilers recover from shaky start to defeat second-seeded Mustangs.
- Harris' Dash Sets Up Dodgers for a Victory
- Bean Pitches One-Hitter, but South Falls to Saugus : Softball: Wild pitch in sixth inning proves to be Spartans' undoing in Southern Section 3-A Division playoff game.
- THE SCHEDULE : Sixth Annual Cajun & Zydeco Festival : MUSIC:
- Gay Actor Finds Himself in Same Closet as Hudson
- ENERGY
- INSURANCE
- Safeguard Gets State Approval for Plan to Buy Insurance Firm : Acquisition: A company official says the purchase will allow the Anaheim operator of dental and vision care programs to expand its health-care options.
- RETAILING
- You Can't Judge a Wine By Its Label
- Smooth Talk From the Windy City
- Good Catches : The local fishing industry is providing seafood outlets with plenty of fresh fish, including halibut and salmon.
- Catch a Ride on the Little Caboose
- Ten area Girl Scouts will be honored...
- Arcadia : Meetings on Bond Election
- ELECTIONS / 61ST ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : GOP Rivals Outspending Pomona's Smith
- Odds & Ends Around the Valley
- Church Center Seeks Former Teachers, Staff
- Scientists Discover Fossils of Ancient Anthropoid
- VENTURA COUNTY MARITIME MUSEUM : Treasure Trove : The showplace revives seafaring heritage with noted works by marine artists as well as detailed model ships.
- Two Suspects Arrested in Beating of Evangelist : Riots: Preacher was trying to stop looting when he was viciously attacked. He is not expected to live.
- El Segundo Detective, 51, Dies of Leukemia : Obituary: Roger Kahl's long illness was an inspiration for community groups to raise money and sign up for donor programs.
- CHATSWORTH : Candidates Protest Campaign Coverage
- OJAI : Study Planned to See if Chapel Site Is Contaminated
- Customers Get a Taste of Home : Markets in Little Saigon Sell Imported Foods From Asia
- Connors Runs Out of Steam : French Open: He shows some of his old spark before succumbing to aching muscles and Stich in five sets.
- ART REVIEWS : Baldessari Reinvents Himself
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Marley': An Exhilarating Tribute
- Olympia Files for Protection of Key Project : Real estate: The move comes after banks refuse to pump more money into the flagship Canary Wharf development in London.
- Ocean Pacific Seeks Shelter in Chapter 11 : Bankruptcy: Biggest name in the surf-wear industry cites press of long-term debt, suit by disaffected shareholder.
- Arroyo Senior Makes Finals of Citizen Bee
- ELECTIONS / ASSEMBLY : Newcomer Takes On 'the Machine' : Politics: John J. Duran wants to be part of the Berman-Waxman alliance, but he is challenging its candidate, Burt Margolin, in the 42nd District.
- Judge Voids Parental Consent Abortion Law : Courts: She cites minors' right to privacy. The case was seen as a test of state's ability to regulate procedure.
- A New Breed of Bike : Adventuresome Recumbent Cycle Enthusiasts Get Comfortable With Their Head-Turning Hobby
- ELECTIONS / STATE SENATE : Incumbents Are Battling Image and Opponents : Politics: Sen. Robert Beverly is attacked in 27th District contest. Assemblywoman Teresa Hughes vies for seat in new 25th District.
- NORTHRIDGE : Newman Center Site Rezoning Approved
- SHERMAN OAKS : Lawsuit Charges Race Discrimination
- OXNARD : Coast Guard Works on Policing Drills
- Professor Drowns While on Diving Expedition : San Miguel Island: Friends say the USC educator was an expert swimmer. Investigators aren't sure what happened while he was submerged in 35 feet of water.
- He Won't Run Out of Bounds in This Game : Golf: Redskin quarterback Mark Rypien will be one of the players this week in the PGA Tour's Kemper Open.
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Padres Have a Sweep Spot for Slumping Pirates
- Banning, San Pedro Battle for Title Role : Preps: The Pacific League rivals renew their rivalry today with the City 4-A softball championship on the line.
- SOUTHERN SECTION SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS : Trabuco Hills, Not at Full Strength, Falls to Don Lugo
- Trade-Show Attendance at New S.D. Center Drops : Economy: Recession is blamed for fewer convention visitors at bayside venue, but there is an increase in patrons for consumer shows.
- ELECTIONS / CONGRESS : Top Dornan Aide Pleads for Money as Opponent Gains
- Woman Earns College Degree--at 98 : Education: Ethel Londelius left the University of Washington half a unit shy of graduating. Now, 74 years later, the college has awarded her a diploma.
- CALIFORNIA ALBUM : San Jose Giants? It's Do or Die in 9th Inning : The contest to raise utility taxes 2% to bring the team south is a virtual tossup.
- $2.5 Million in School Cuts 'Will Start at the Top'
- MUSIC / SQUARE ROOTS : Ska Kings : The band that surfs together, has stayed together. As for style, they call themselves the Spike Jones of reggae.
- Bush Warning of New Threats to World Peace : Policy: Post-Soviet nationalism can be turned to 'negative ends,' he says at Naval Academy commencement.
- The Give-and-Take of 2 Public Projects
- Parents Are Advised Not to Punish Nail-Biters
- Panel OKs Health Insurance Plan
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Design Approved for Pier Memorial
- Assembly: 44th District
- Savoring a Vintage Ritual : Wine: A representative of the renowned vintner Chateau Lafite Rothschild visits Burbank and recorks bottles to preserve their prized contents.
- Annual Zydeco Festival to Offer a Cajun Gumbo of Sounds
- Me And Molly Wins Feature at Hollywood Park
- FISHING / DAN STANTON : Barracuda Finally Taking the Bait
- Ventura Woman Named to College District Board : Trustees: The appointment of Karen Boone reflects an effort to gain a new perspective on student issues. She will be the only female on the 5-member panel.
- L.A. Asian Pacific Film Festival to Feature Kwan
- The Starlight Cautiously Spreads Its Wings : Theater: New season promises to bring new and more venturesome fare, without abandoning the tried and true.
- BALLET REVIEW : 'Swan Lake': From Russia With Glitz
- Expensive Places to Live
- Surf Wear Maker Files for Bankruptcy Protection
- Maughan Tapped to Lead Scandalized Salomon Bros.
- DISCOVERY : El Camino Real Park
- High Life : A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Teen 1 of 10 in Modeling Semifinals
- Glendora : Glendora Avenue Rezoning
- High Life : A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Who Gets Blame for School Problems?
- Getting the Wet Out : Freeze-Dry Process Saves Soaked Library Volumes
- Where to Turn In Hard Times : Social Service Agencies Offer Economic, Emotional Support to People Faced With Adversity
- A SNAPSHOT OF CALIFORNIA'S CONGRESSIONAL RACES
- Mack Will Not Face Life Without Parole
- Police Identify Victim in Holiday Double Slaying
- LOCAL ELECTIONS / ESCONDIDO CITY COUNCIL : Incumbents Face Test of Slow-Growth Policy : Politics: Mayor and the council members aligned with him could be upset if the voters think that their fervor has hurt the community's economy.
- Bootleg Clams: Felony Charges Filed
- CENTERPIECE : After the Boom : Talk of a new owner for the now-idle Petrochem refinery has neighbors worried about possible uses for the 96-acre property.
- Japan's Phones Interrupted
- Cult Leader Convicted of Murder Conspiracy : Crime: Yahweh ben Yahweh and six of his followers are found guilty in a Miami trial marked by testimony of beheadings, mutilation.
- A summary of significant Los Angeles City Hall decisions affecting the Westside in the past week.
- COMEDY : Jensen's Not Afraid to Let His Variety Show
- THE FANS' CHOICES
- Designer Scaasi Uses His Famous Flair to Dress Up CHIPS Affair
- Mortar Attack Kills 20 in Bosnia Market
- NEWS ANALYSIS : ELECTIONS / STATE SENATE : Sen. Rosenthal Cashes In His Political Clout : Politics: In tight battle against Catherine O'Neill and Assemblyman Tom Hayden, the veteran lawmaker calls for special interest help--and gets it.
- District Officials Discuss 5% Pay Cut for Teachers, Who React With Anger
- COUNTYWIDE : La Follette Proposes Legislative Plan to Prevent Rioting
- SUPER LOTTO RESULTS
- The ninth wonder of Southern California: At...
- Huntington Beach Council Alters Penalty System for Late Payments
- BANKING
- PRACTICAL VIEW : Metrics Just Don't Measure Up
- Kids Take the Spotlight
- Fruit That Brings Back Memories of Childhood
- San Dimas : Bonelli Park Transient Tax
- Mayor Again at Center of Council Infighting : Politics: Walter R. Tucker III is accused of using a city-owned car to campaign for Congress.
- Zov's Bistro Will Cozy Up to Hearty Comfort Foods
- Water Overuse Penalties May Be on Way Out : Conservation: Plan calls for end to drought-related charges. But basic fees would be increased.
- Bank Plans Seminars for Home Buyers
- BENEFIT : Food Drive for Los Angeles Will Rock to a Punk Beat
- Study Says City Would Gain by Keeping LAX
- LOCAL ELECTIONS / FALLBROOK SCHOOL BOND ISSUE : Same Idea, New Tack on School Bond
- Cultural Panel Backs Call for Historic Zone : Preservation: A neighborhood association would review proposed revisions to any building. The zone would encompass 3,800 buildings, about 1,500 of which are deemed to be of historic value.
- CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / 46TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT : Dornan Aide Pleads for Funds, Cites Poll : Legislative director called lobbyists for last-minute contributions, reportedly saying that Judith A. Ryan trails the congressman by only 5 points in survey.
- COUNTYWIDE : Cypress Opposes Elevated Rail Line
- Valley Pair to Try Out for Team USA
- Congress: 24th District
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Hansen Doesn't Change, Starts Hitting
- Olympics
- Nowhere to Run : Civil War in Yugoslavia, Lack of U.S. Citizenship Diminish Olympic Prospects of Northridge's Vujic
- Video Rental Chart : Demi Moore Makes 'Wife' a Hot Item
- Cable Operators to Showcase Their 'Best' Offerings : Television: Festival will show programs--many of which were seen on pay networks--free to subscribers over the next two weekends.
- QUOTABLE
- The Grove Shakespeare Festival has filled in...
- Northrop OKs Whistle-Blower Settlement : Defense: The Justice Department is trying to block the deal. It says the payments are designed to shortchange government.
- When Apricots Ruled the Southland
- Venice : Job Bank for Youths
- Bush, Not Perot, Is Favorite Candidate of CEOs, Poll Finds
- Israeli Soldier Killed in Lebanon Ambush
- RESTAURANT REVIEW / KAMPAI : Creative Chef : Kampai Restaurant has a new owner who can occasionally be found behind the sushi bar.
- ROAD NOTES
- NOTEBOOK / GARY KLEIN : Azusa Maintains NAIA Track Dominance
- Santa Monica : Hearing on Bond Measure
- ELECTIONS / 28TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT : Democratic Primary Winner Faces Tough Fall
- U.S. Will Rebuild Burned-Down Enlistment Station in South L.A.
- MISSION VIEJO : Weed Control Plan to Take Effect Monday
- Mother Finds the Hunt for Missing Daughter Is Over : Tragedy: She discovers workers cleaning out gutted store where coroner had looked for remains of apparent riot casualty.
- PERSPECTIVE ON POLITICS : Peru to Perot: a Suicidal Leap : Electing an outsider may satisfy people's anger, but a novice makes a poor and potentially dangerous president.
- Group Plans Fund-Raising Effort to Preserve Oaks : Environment: Program will allow donors to dedicate groves, grasslands or trees in Malibu Creek State Park.
- Encino Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Having His Wife Killed : Courts: Melvin W. Green is given no possibility of parole. He maintains his innocence throughout the trial.
- Student Shot, Killed in Class; 1 Arrested : Shooting: Both men were apparently 'friendly acquaintances' at a Garden Grove adult education center.
- Mission Viejo Is Right Place at Right Time for Malinski : Swimming: While programs at home dwindle, Polish teen-ager develops into an Olympic performer.
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : In the Interim, Herzog Will Stay Put
- Frank Hamblen, fired at the end of...
- Recreation Park Will Be Site for South Bay Baseball Classic
- Padres On a Roll, Defeat Pirates, 8-7
- Dow Rises 6.23 as Fears About Oil Prices Ebb : Market Overview
- Olympia to Put Flagship Under Administrator : Real estate: The decision to put London's massive Canary Wharf development in court protection is similar to a U.S. bankruptcy filing.
- Rebuilding, With Interest : Black-Owned Banks Seek a Shift in Deposits to Boost Reconstruction Effort
- Scallops 'n' Beans
- Eat a Fajita Pita
- Foundation Aids Women
- The Personal Computer as Schoolmate
- WORDS AND IMAGES : Tales From the Beat : Author/policeman Paul Bishop finds grist for his novels in the real-life stories of his colleagues.
- Sierra Madre : No Grandview Stop Signs
- American Air's Half-Price Sale Spurs Fare War
- Duarte : Underground Utility Lines
- ENCINO : Man Gets Life Sentence for Having Wife Slain
- TODAY'S GAMES : Mater Dei, Garden Grove to Match Standout Pitching in 5-A
- Billy Blanton, Mater Dei's designated hitter, believes...
- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : LJCD Stages Rally to Beat Imperial
- Wilton Felder Kicks a Crusader Habit : Saxophonist Has Decided to Move Beyond the Popular Ensemble That He Helped Form
- They're Not Bullish on This Non-Bull
- ENERGY
- HEALTH CARE
- Poof! Cream Puff Pastry
- Racist Flyers Distributed in Upscale Neighborhood
- EC Leader Still Optimistic About Trade Agreement
- Artesian Swell
- Fighting for the Children : Christina Noble Has Battled Hardship and Bureaucrats to Create a Home in Vietnam for the Ill and the Unwanted
- Assembly Narrowly OKs Comprehensive Civil Rights Legislation
- More Mouths to Feed : Volunteers: Every spring and summer, the Wildlife Waystation animal refuge cares for feathered and furry orphans.
- Gorbachev Called Coward, Traitor by Former Comrade
- NATO Defense Chiefs Consider Wider Role in Peacekeeping
- Glendale : School Board Rift Widens
- FASHION : Something's Afoot : Popularity of pedicures grows as people prepare to shed their shoes for summer.
- Professor Drowns in Diving Incident
- Rostenkowski Traded Vouchers for Cash, Postal Supervisor Says
- BUENA PARK : School Trustees OK Salary Proposal
- LOS ANGELES : Elizabeth Taylor Gives $250,000 to AIDS Agency
- 16% Rise in County Homeless Reported : Urban scene: The survey by a support group cites the economy and high housing costs. A minimum of 38,400 people are estimated to be without shelter on any given night.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : ELECTIONS / 23RD STATE SENATE DISTRICT : Reports Show Rosenthal Is Cashing In on Political Clout
- CORONA DEL MAR : Protest Quickly Stops Speed-Bump Plans
- Decisions : Camarillo
- Angels Rally in Ninth, Only to Lose It in 10th
- NBA WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS : What's a Duckworth? His Value Fluctuates
- Size Aside, Jenkins Can Be Impressive : Football: Former Cal State Fullerton standout hopes quickness and instinct will put him on the Ram defensive line.
- HOME VIDEO
- Tips Help Police Recover Looted Merchandise : Law Enforcement: Tens of thousands of dollars' worth of goods are recovered, but only a fraction of what was taken during the riots.
- Navarro Asks Radio Station to Halt Critical Election Ad
- 2 Cities Offer to Spend $51 Million to Lure Jobs : High desert: Lancaster and Palmdale hope to land a defense finance center with up to 4,000 workers. The towns seek to offset lost aerospace positions.
- Tuesday's Vital Primary Vote: County Supervisorial Races : Amid three contests, two exceptional candidates in Second District
- College Football
- Four Titans Make All-District 8 Teams
- Good timing: Peaking for important track and...
- SOUTHERN SECTION BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : El Dorado to Play Host to Mater Dei in 5-A Quarterfinal
- Baseball reunion: Canyon's starting pitcher, Matt Wood,...
- Oil Trading Firm's Ex-CEO Indicted for Fraud : Energy: He is the second Arochem Corp. executive charged with swindling a group of banks out of more than $150 million.
- From Illegal Immigrant in San Diego to N.Y. Restaurateur : Enterprise: In less than a year, Uvalda Alvarado has received three loans totaling $9,000, paid two of them back and opened her second Brooklyn eatery.
- The Comeback 'Cot
- Poly High Runners Rise From Old Dirt Doughnut to State-Meet Favorite : Track: Despite its antiquated facility, the Poly team excels under a fatherly head coach who stresses hard work and team spirit.
- 2 La Canada Pupils Win Science Fair Awards
- City of Orange Approves 'Strict' Occupancy Law
- FILM : This Unpolished 'Melvin' Is Anything but a Loser
- Party-Goers Can See Through You, Scaasi
- Woman Guilty of Killing Lover's Wife in 'Fatal Attraction' Case
- Country English, traditional with a Japanese teahouse...
- Perot Called a 'Walking Contradiction' : Politics: Top GOP officials step up attacks on the Texas billionaire as opinion polls show him leading Bush and Clinton.
- CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / 73RD ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : PAC's $20,000 Contribution Propels Morrow's Campaign
- The Los Angeles chapter of the Alzheimer's...
- TUSTIN : Education: the Jewel in Her Crown
- COLUMN LEFT : Seize the Peace, Rescue America : Count the gains on crime, health, environment and education we could make.