- Jail Sentences Set for Death of Worker in Roof Accident : Courts: Three men will pay $100 fines and serve 90 days in county jail for involuntary manslaughter. The worker was fatally injured when a Torrance roof being demolished collapsed.
- Witness Backs Up Tape Linking Man to '82 Slaying
- SAUGUS : School District Names New Chief
- THOUSAND OAKS : Circuit City Told to Test Visibility
- Camp Nowhere : A tight-knit community of nine makes its home above Ojai and miles from any phone lines. A rustic bar is the center of their world.
- Downey : Teachers Protest Ban On Wearing Political Buttons
- A Sly 'Grand Slam' for Designer Donna Karan
- Glendale : Free Disposal of Big Items
- Turmoil's Effect: Key Questions and Answers
- Council Won't Contract Out City Legal Work : Government: The majority defends the idea of a public staff and rejects a proposal to study replacing Robert M. Myers with outside counsel.
- THE TIMES POLL : Most Call School Funding Vital but Split on Tax Hike
- Off the Team : People: Rosey Grier makes $40,000 to $60,000 as a part-time community liaison in San Diego. As the county budget tightened, critics cried foul.
- Europe Currency Markets in Chaos : Finance: Britain and Italy suspend links to EC monetary rates structure. Meeting of finance ministers from 11 nations apparently fails to resolve the crisis.
- Ghost to the Stars : William Novak Is the Invisible Writer Behind Memoirs by Lee Iacocca, Nancy Reagan and--Soon--Magic Johnson
- Bolder Cougars Making Forays Into the Open
- THEATER REVIEW / 'BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS' : Risque Business : The script is fairly shabby and the songs easily forgotten, but the Port Hueneme production is a lot of raucous fun.
- Tip Led Police to Baby Girl Kidnaped From Hospital : Crime: Richmond woman who allegedly posed as a health care worker is arrested. The child, who was stolen in June, is in good condition.
- THE FANS' CHOICES
- ARCHITECTURE : Pacific Bell's Building Imprisons the Technology It Contains
- BENEFITS : Soberfest Takes All Kinds
- Issue: Dress Codes and Gangs
- Clinton Gives Details of His Urban Aid Plan
- NOTEBOOK : Pasadena City College Still Touring California
- U.S. Downplays Deployment of Marines Off Somalia Coast
- RECRUITING : Receiver Is Hoping to Carry on a School Tradition of Excellence
- $180 Million for State Water Projects in Compromise Bill
- Glendale : Grant for Oil Disposal
- RECRUITING : Receiver Is Hoping to Carry on a School Tradition of Excellence
- WORDS AND IMAGES : A Quiet Disaster : Budget problems are forcing libraries to reduce resources and hours. Volunteers hope fund-raisers will soften the blow.
- PROFILE : Stage Mother : Elizabeth Ridenour teaches her child actors the art of improvising. Their 'Walk in My Moccasins' starts Friday.
- Gregory D. Bearce has been named vice...
- Making Sure the Paint Measures Up
- * Forest Tennant of West Covina has...
- SIGHTS AROUND TOWN : A Brush With Art : Ventura street closes for the unveiling of a downtown mural painted by patients from the Turning Point Foundation.
- This 'Wolf' Doesn't Run With Pack : The unusual short story, falling somewhere between horror and mystery, has earned two award nominations and lots of praise for Mission Viejo writer Maxine O'Callaghan.
- Conferees Back Santa Ana River Project Funds : Flood control: President is expected to OK appropriations package that contains $90 million for construction next year in O.C., two counties upstream.
- Miscalculations May Cause Cuts in School Budget : Education: Compton Unified needs to reduce its expenses by $2.5 million to meet requirements. Officials predict layoffs will not be necessary.
- A summary of selected Los Angeles City Hall actions affecting the Westside in the last week. : CITY COUNCIL
- Ex-ROTC Leader Says Clinton Deceived Him, Cheated Military
- DRIVING : Hopelessly Devoted to DeLoreans
- COLLEGES : Coach Says the Bruins Are Far From Goals
- Panel Endorses New Gallbladder Removal Technique : Medicine: Federal experts call surgery using a laparoscope 'safe and effective.' The procedure lets patients recover more quickly and with less pain.
- Bell : City Suspends License of Closed Card Casino
- PREPS : Despite Loss, Murphy High Remains the Team to Beat in Santa Fe League
- Westwood : Fee for Use of Tennis Courts
- Manny Tafoya
- Swedish Navy Attacks Suspected Foreign Sub
- MILEAGE : There's More to Tracy Chapman Than 'Fast Car'
- Swinging the Night Away
- Festival to Salute Mexico Independence
- High Life: A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : When You Wish Upon a Poll, Answers Surpise
- Sit Down to Schnitzel and Strudel at Alex's Family Table
- Passion Fruit, Passion Fruit
- Best of Shows
- Baking for Bucks
- Preserving Tradition
- Sweetstakes: Pomona's Acres of Cakes
- Cook My Cabbage, Please
- Irene Hawes: The Fairest of Them All
- COLUMN ONE : Buzzword With Bite: Work Ethic : Why do attitudes toward finding work--and toward working--vary so much? The questions gain importance as Los Angeles rebuilds in tough economic times.
- Surfing the Wave of Tradition
- COWBOYS: Roping the Real Goods : THE TRUTH ABOUT COWBOYS : OK, So the Roy Rogers Legend Was a Myth; Horse Sense Still Finds Plenty That's Entertaining About the West
- Elmer A. Stueve; Co-Founder of Alta-Dena Dairy
- After a Lean Year, 1992 Is Looking Like a Mean Year : Prep football: The Southland should again establish itself as a hotbed for talent.
- South Pasadena : Talk on Freeway Extension
- Underground Culture : Long Past Its Glory Years, Art Deco Tunnel Faces Final Exit
- Hillside Estate Project Clears 1st City Hurdle : Housing: Residents demand a complete environmental report be prepared before final OK.
- SPECIAL EVENTS : Food Fest Is Appetizing
- Rolling on Through the Years : Old-Time Organ Music Draws Old-Time Skaters
- Yugoslavs May Be Barred From U.N. Seat : Diplomacy: Russian veto threat eases after Belgrade leader says his truncated nation would reapply to world body.
- Embattled Head of San Diego State Gets Qualified Support of Trustees
- Wherefore Art Thou Romeo Cucina? The Locals Know
- Altadena : Tough Budget Choice Ahead
- Glendale : Perkins Building Dedicated
- Pomona Gets Boost From Tomoyasu : Volleyball: All-American candidate has helped Broncos climb to No. 14 in NCAA Division II poll.
- NEIGHBORS / SHORT TAKES : Chess Checkers : Members of a local club have their eye on a match between Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer that has revived interest in the game.
- West Covina : Tax Loss Won't Affect Budget
- SPOTLIGHT / FACTS, FIGURES AND COMMENTS FROM LAST WEEK'S GAMES : PREPS
- Widow to Serve Out Husband's Senate Term
- CHESS RESULTS : Fischer Wins Third Straight Against Spassky
- Four Slain in South Africa
- Millicent Fenwick, 82; Congress' 'Conscience'
- Water District to Rebuild Reservoir : Decision: Board's vote is a blow to residents' battle to bar reopening of the facility.
- GOP Weighs Options, Finds 1 Left: Massive Attack on Clinton : Campaign's strategy relies on raising doubts about the challenger's draft record, actions as Arkansas governor, economic plan and stance on key issues.
- Recall Drive to Proceed Despite Utility Tax Cut
- Compton : 'I Love Compton' Breakfast to Honor Dymally and Hahn
- High-Tech Effects to Show What Bush Is Fighting For
- 'Debate Over Debates' Continues as First One Is Canceled
- Long Beach : $75,000 Grant Will Fund Recycling of Motor Oil
- 'Clean Dirt' Deals : Lenders are now forcing commercial borrowers to decontaminate their operations in order to qualify for new money.
- THEATER REVIEW / 'THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE' : Less Simonized : Theatre Pacifica's choice not to be funny gives the show a kind of impact not usually associated with its creator.
- Tunes by Numbers : They practice several times a week and keep their playlist to nine songs, which they'll perform Friday at the Bermuda Triangle.
- Cancer Research Fund Gets $10,000 Boost
- Voters Narrowly Reject School Bond
- Long Beach : New Schools Chief Given 44-Month, $118,000 Pact
- SoCal Edison to Pay Tucson Over Failed SDG&E; Merger
- AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
- FCC Expected to Issue New Rules Limiting Telemarketers : Regulations: But consumer advocates believe the changes will fail to adequately protect Americans from intrusive telephone solicitations.
- TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- Expanding Your Voice in Politics
- Pandemonium in Europe Boosts Dollar : Markets: Investors rush to the greenback as a safe harbor. Gold prices rise steeply, but stocks end slightly down.
- Judge Tentatively Dismisses B of A Case
- Watchdog Wingdings : State Securities Regulators Party on the Tab of Brokerages They May Have to Take to Task
- Alleged Insider Was Truly Wired
- Medical Supply Workers Facing Fraud Charges : Investigation: Two surrender to marshals, with four others to turn themselves in later. State, U.S. authorities say prescriptions were altered.
- TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- BANKING & FINANCE - Sept. 17, 1992
- Texas 'Caviar'
- Have Your Tradition and Eat It Too
- The Snack Food Wars
- High Country Cooking: Food From a Tibetan Monastery
- Iran Pressures OPEC to Slash Output to Boost Crude Prices : Oil: Tehran wants the cartel's $21-a-barrel target met. It threatens to turn up taps unless other members agree.
- OTHER NEWS - Sept. 17, 1992
- AT&T; Cuts Its Universal Card Interest Rate : Credit: The action heats up a competitive split in the industry as some card issuers offer rewards, while others stress the price advantage.
- BANKING & FINANCE - Sept. 17, 1992
- S&L; Quarterly Profit Drops 17.5%, Despite Huge Gains : Thrifts: Second-quarter net income fell to $1.27 billion. California institutions earned $94.8 million despite the weak real estate market.
- ARCADIA : School Bond Measure Barely Fails to Pass
- Westminster Police to Hold Open House
- County Delegation Asks Congress to Alter Overtime Law : Labor: They say court rulings allowing salaried workers to sue for back overtime pay could devastate local government.
- Free Screenings for Prostate Cancer
- Fullerton to Plant Trees, Greenery in Park : Government: Council agrees Vista Park was eyesore but said restaurateur had no right to tear out shrubs. Planting will cost $20,000. Irrigation will be improved.
- Bill Provides Funds for Swimming Lake, L.A. River Restoration : Legislation: Congressional measure proposes 15-acre recreation area at Hansen Dam in the Valley.
- Bill Contains $4 Million for Hansen Dam, L.A. River : Congress: Conferees earmark the funds for a 15-acre swimming lake and restoration of a two-mile section of the channel.
- GORMAN : Panel Orders Study on Shopping Center
- AFTER THE RIOTS : Property Owners Hit by Unrest Get Extension to File for Loans
- Field of defects?Patt Morrison's magazine column in...
- Tears in the City
- The Romance Broker : Twice-Divorced Matchmaker Steers Hundreds of Jewish Couples Down Aisle
- SHERMAN OAKS : De Niro Told to Pay Child Support
- New Studies Show Higher Gnatcatcher Count : Environment: 1,800 to 2,100 pairs found in Orange and San Diego counties are double a previous estimate. Conservationists say the figures shouldn't influence the U.S.'s endangered-species decision.
- Supervisor Calls for Reviews of Advisory Panels : Government: County workers plan a survey to determine which of the nearly 70 groups have outlived their usefulness.
- PIERCE COLLEGE : Air-Conditioning Project Starts
- Chinese Group Wins Battle to Buy 1888 Shrine
- COMPTON : Budget Miscalculation to Force School Cuts
- A Horse of a Different Color : Carson: J & E Stables is an anachronism--a refuge for horses in the heart of industry. The city has targeted the area for redevelopment, but the horse lovers say nay.
- Districts Criticize U.S. Dropout Figures : Education: Officials doubt accuracy of study that says the Santa Ana schools have the nation's highest rate while those in Irvine have the lowest.
- Wilson Urged to Sign Legislation to Help HIV Patients : Health care: The bill would enlarge the list of drugs covered under Medi-Cal for AIDS and the deadly virus.
- Church Official Indicted in Attack Quits Post : Religion: Immanuel Presbyterian parishioners fought bitterly over administrator Walker Railey's tenure. He is suspected of trying to kill his wife in 1987.
- 2 Women Post $100,000 Bond to Free Jailed Priest : Court: Prosecutors tell the parishioners that Father David Piroli is a high flight risk. A judge earlier had refused to lower bail.
- O.C. at Top, Bottom of Dropout List : Schools: U.S. Department of Education study finds Santa Ana has the highest rate, Irvine the lowest. Officials in both districts criticize report's accuracy.
- SIMI VALLEY : Kids' Art Exhibit Opens at Library
- Embattled Ventura Port Commissioner Tries to Placate Officials
- LOS ANGELES : Warner Ridge Project Approved by City Council
- Drive-By Gunfire Wounds 2 : Violence: One youth is in critical condition after being struck between the eyes while he and a companion were waiting for friends in front of Rosemead High School.
- LOS ANGELES : School Board Hears Testimony on Budget Crisis
- Obituaries - Sept. 17, 1992
- Placentia Demolition Officials Sentenced
- THOUSAND OAKS : City to Discuss Land Sale to Company
- Award Turns the Tide for Dogged Delegate Duke
- Deep-Sea Adventure at Aquarium : Ocean: New Scripps Institution aquarium museum opens to a chorus of approval from fans of the deep.
- Three That Stand Out in the Stack : Wilson should sign sweatshop, coast panel and battered women bills
- PASADENA : Three More Medflies Found in Quarantine Area
- IRVINE : Sex-Oriented Shops Subject of Hearing
- SAN CLEMENTE : Riders Upset About Change in Bus Lines
- O.C. PLATFORM : Crime on the Move
- Wymer Trial Continued; Plea Agreement Possible
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Neighbors' Protests Don't Stop Planners
- Death of Young Murder Witness Provokes Outrage
- Design Scene Is Booming in South Cedros District : Renewal: Businesses moving in see the Solana Beach corridor as artistic hot spot of North County.
- Living on Campaign Trail : Homeless Man Who Calls Fullerton 'Home Base' Wants to Represent the Community on Council
- Accusations Shake Marshal's Dedication : Probe: Search and allegations against law woman, her husband and their friend have made her 'madder and madder.'
- Defense Links Bush's Iraq Policy to Bank Loans
- City Holds Out for Pipeline Concessions : Safety: Among issues being negotiated with Mobil is a cap on volume of oil to be pumped.
- Pool, Darts Are Alternatives to TV
- Kids' Free Time Is All Booked Up : At Crescent Primary School in Anaheim Hills, the Electronic Bookshelf computer program encourages children to choose reading.
- U.N. Chief Rips Failure to Pay Members' Dues
- BLUES : Festival Move Is Music to Organizers' Ears
- Schools Assess Cuts in Budget : Finances: Districts can now complete their planning. Some must make more trims, but others made reductions early and are in good shape.
- Mixed Vibes Haunt New Hip-Hop Voice
- Alhambra : Building Restrictions
- RECRUITING : Receiver Is Hoping to Carry on a School Tradition of Excellence
- Alzheimer's Unit Receives $400,000
- $60 Bus Fee Puts Bell Gardens High Football in Trouble : Schools: Players may quit rather than pay $60 for rides to away games. Administrators say a tight budget makes the fee necessary.
- Bid for Golf Course on Landfill Approved : Scholl Canyon: The $3.6-million proposal calls for an 18-hole executive-length course and driving range. A firm originally selected for the project backed out last month.
- Something New Coming Out of Africa
- Mr. Stox and Five Crowns Are Grand Award Winners, Too
- 'Friendly Islands' Fun
- Whittier : City Decides Not to Cut Convenience Store Hours
- Israel, Syria Take First Step Toward Peace Pact : Diplomacy: Negotiators for the bitter enemies reach their most significant accord in almost 20 years.
- RESTAURANT REVIEW / GIOVANNI'S PASTABILITIES : Tasty Elegance : Formerly Giovanni's Cafe, a revised menu wins rave review from summer camp returnee as the 'world's best Italian restaurant.'
- Retail Merchant Training Program Rejected
- Moving In the Wright Direction
- Alhambra, San Gabriel Are Birds of a Feather for Parade
- Temple City : Funding for Park Rejected
- EARNING YOUR WINGS : You Might Have to Get Up Pretty Early in the Morning to Spy a Grebe or a Flycatcher, but Birdwatchers Say It's Worth It
- San Diego : Body Identified; 2 Suspects Held
- King Case Stands Alone, Experts Say : Litigation: So many factors enter the equation that the standard method of assessing how large of a settlement the city should pay becomes almost irrelevant, lawyers say.
- High Life: A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : KOCE Aims 'Why Vote?' at Youth
- Moore the Merrier for Hamilton High : Preps: Although he is a standout in the secondary, Coach John Ausbon has asked the senior to be the Yankee quarterback too.
- House OKs Extra $400 Million to Internees
- Dianne Asis
- Major Advances in Spinal Cord Repair Reported
- 2 Parishioners Post $100,000 Bond for Priest
- Danish Rockets Go Astray
- White Supremacist Indicted in Killing of Deputy Marshal
- Clinton Leading Bush by 15 Points in Nationwide Poll : Survey: The governor's image has improved, despite sustained GOP attacks, Times Mirror reported. Also, support for the President has softened.
- Illnesses of Gulf War Veterans Debated : Health: Lawmakers chide the government for contending there is no link between ailments and exposure to toxic chemicals.
- SCIENCE / ASTRONOMY : Discovery of Distant Object May Offer Clues on Comets' Origin
- Out of Obscurity : Exhibit Features 8 Russians Who Eschewed Official Decrees
- Kauai Radio Station Channels Appeals, Aid : Aftermath: KQNG provides a lifeline for islanders and worried relatives from around the world.
- District Expects $3 Million in State Money : Education: Trustees plan to hold onto the windfall as a cushion against future cutbacks.
- Downey : 4 Schools Get OK to Open After Fixing Fire Alarms
- National Merit Scholar Seminfinalists Named
- PIERCE COLLEGE : Ventilation System Is Aired Out
- Jurisprudence
- How Much Is Too Much Practice? : Prep football: Echevarria's death had an impact on area programs, coaches' plans for conditioning.
- How (and where) they're doing: Three county...
- Plucky Ngo a Big Catch for CSUN : College football: Slightly built receiver is a bright light who keeps his parents in the dark about his involvement as a player.
- Planned Budget Cuts Put City Athletics in Jeopardy : Economy: L.A. school district's Slavkin says he will pursue corporate sponsorship to offset his proposed $5-million reduction.
- Tennis
- Passing the Tradition : Brigham Young Doesn't Miss a Beat as John Walsh Takes Over for Ty Detmer
- Loyola Gets Commitment From Guard : Basketball: All-Southern Section selection Michael O'Quinn says he will sign a letter of intent in November.
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Twins Go South Again as A's Move Closer to West Title, 4-2
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Two New Trojan Starters on Defense
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Gainer Is Trimmed From the Roster
- Ralph Sampson, a three-time All-American at Virginia,...
- Northridge to Hire Full-Time Academic Adviser for Athletes
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : Here's One Award They Should Be Ashamed to Win
- Dirty Job, but Boutte Is Cleaning Up at It : Football: He plays alongside more renowned Gilbert, a fellow Ram rookie, but not in his shadow.
- Johnson Strikes Out 15, but Angels Win in 13th : Baseball: Seattle left-hander leaves after nine innings. Sojo singles home winning run, extending Mariners' losing streak to 13.
- PADRES UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / SCOTT MILLER : Dodgers' Lasorda Still Angry Over Ejection Tuesday by Poncino
- The 'Tying Irish' Just Doesn't Make It
- TENNIS ROUNDUP : Medvedev Knocks Off Cherkasov
- SAN DIEGO : Off-Duty Officer Is Hurt in Brawl
- Study Urged to Decide Fate of Building : Pacoima: A council panel endorses a $100,000 report to determine if the Boys & Girls Club should be repaired or rebuilt.
- Dozens Gather, Roll the Bowl in Homage to a Stately Sport
- Council Approves Warner Ridge Office Project : Woodland Hills: Lawmakers resignedly vote for the long-disputed development. But attorneys for homeowner groups threaten to challenge the decision.
- ENCINITAS : Bicyclist Killed by Train Identified
- Culver City Finds Advantage in Being Oil Pipeline's Missing Link : Negotiations: With rest of the route approved, officials hold the key to $88-million project.
- Decisions
- Senior forward Danny Daniels entered Wednesday night's...
- Schroeder Knew It Wasn't Social Call : Raiders: He realized that he had lost job to Marinovich when he learned Shell was on line.
- Tillman Plays Transition Game: Basketball Is Out, Football In : Colleges: At 6 feet 6, 235 pounds, he was a center at Cypress College. But Colorado State prefers him on the defensive line.
- FAIRPLEX : Sondheimer Goes After Foothill
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Grissom Serves Up Punch in Expos' Win
- Girls' Volleyball Tournament Includes Three State Champions
- HORSE RACING ROUNDUP : Coni Bug Wins Windy City Stakes
- Sheffield Finds a Pitch, Padres Find a Victory : Baseball: He hits a Candiotti knuckleball for homer, and McGriff's double in eighth inning helps beat Dodgers, 3-1.
- Miscellany
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Kevin Smith Scores Again, UC Irvine Remains Unbeaten in Men's Soccer
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Hrbek Goes Home, Will Have Surgery
- Tennis
- PLATFORM : Hope for a Future
- Retiring Sheriff Cites Ulcers, Timing : Gillespie Says He Decided to Quit While 'at the Top of My Game'
- 'Stolen' Little Girl Found Safe, Sound : Thief Abandons Car With Her in Back Seat
- COSTA MESA : Retracing a Sentimental Journey
- Prosecutors Assail Furlough Sentences for Drunk Drivers
- Couple Killed, 3 Sons Badly Hurt as Van Rams Funeral-Bound Car
- State University Chancellor Saves the Day : Education: Munitz criticizes Day's tactics but tries to quell angry faculty demands for the ouster of the SDSU president.
- PREP ROUNDUP : Corona del Mar Impresses Ex-Coach
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : With Kosar Out, Browns Sign Tomczak
- Ralph Sampson, a three-time All-American at Virginia,...
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Anthony Thompson Is Signed
- Tennis
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Pitt's Van Pelt Is Set to Pass Marino
- FESTIVALS & EVENTS : Reap Fruits of Dozynki Harvest
- 'Paint-Out' Partners : Watercolor societies hold gatherings to offer members companionship and trips to bucolic settings.
- Diamond Bar : Urgency Land-Use Measure
- Bradbury : New Refuse Pickup Rates
- A Saucy Base : Tomatillos, a husked cousin to the tomato, are a staple of Mexican salsas.
- Pomona Freeway Lanes to Be Closed
- Pomona : City Treasurer Gets Raise
- Texas Death Renews Debate Over Violent Rap Lyrics : Trial: Suspect says album influenced him to shoot trooper. Widow sues artist, Time Warner subsidiary.
- MUSIC : 'Overnight Pieces' to See the Light of Day
- STAGE REVIEW : Murder Mystery Made for Music
- Persistent Champion of Choice : Women: Nineteen years after Roe v. Wade, attorney Sarah Weddington is speaking out about her role in the case and her own abortion.
- Plotting the Prep Favorites: Wilson, Dominguez and La Mirada : Football: As the season enters its second week, The Times looks at how area teams are shaping up.
- Beating the Odds : Wellness Community Celebrates a Decade of Cancer 'Victors'
- FILM / VIDEO : Cassavetes Put 'Woman' Under the Microscope in '74
- $180 Million for State Water Projects in Compromise Bill
- Armed Deputy to Patrol Jordan High, Deter Gangs : Security: He will serve as teacher, role model and deterrent to gang activity, school officials hope.
- MUSIC / CLINT BLACK : Urbane Cowboy : 'Things that are realities, characters we can relate to--there is no "happily ever after." There's always something.'
- BOOK REVIEW : It's a Worthwhile Ride Down the Bumpy Road to 'Portofino' : PORTOFINO <i> by Frank Schaeffer</i> ; Macmillan; $18; 236 pages
- 'Who's Who' of the Arts to Be Showcased
- 2 China Dissidents Granted Asylum, Fly to Vancouver
- Chamber Studies Bias Complaint : Business: The group's attorney is investigating charges that its chief executive officer has unduly favored young, white female employees.
- Piece of the Rock : Horizons Expanding at the New Volcan Mountain Preserve
- How to Take the Cake
- Cheshire Chat
- We Want <i> Mora</i>
- Midway Snacks and Chocolate Cows
- Shrimp Enchilada, 'Robert Redford' Cake
- Beyond Pringles
- Pakistanis Try to Divert River; Flood Toll 2,000
- The following are selected entries from...
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Mitterrand Parries Voters' Anger : France: Prostate cancer sidelines the president as European union ballot nears. He has acted to keep his unpopularity from being the issue.
- GOINGS ON / SANTA BARBARA : Roots of a Tenor : Andy LoRusso has authored a cookbook with 100 recipes . . . and 10 songs.
- The Region : Design House Aids Charity
- THE MORE THINGS CHANGE. . . : "Updating" the Grand Masters, Sandow Birk Looks Back to the Present
- FOLK MUSIC : Bateke Brings Congo Beat
- Glendale : New Building Is Cats' Meow
- RECREATION : Wall-to-Wall Fun : Paint Pals Clubhouse in Simi Valley provides art projects, music and mirrors to keep children entertained.
- Bush Proposes Alternative to Family Leave Measure : Benefits: President's plan is voluntary and would offer tax credits to businesses that give workers time off.
- West Los Angeles : 2 Win Music Scholarships
- Study Fuels Debate on Gnatcatcher Rarity
- Whittier : Additional $90,000 Slashed From $35-Million Budget
- South El Monte : 'No Stop' Limits Opposed
- 10% of What? : State budget cuts threaten local facilities, and families stand to lose a precious literary resource. Volunteers may be one answer.
- SeaFest--Weekend Two
- High Life: A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Two Cheers for Home Team : Athletics: Two young women from Los Alamitos High School make the grade as the youngest members of the L.A. Rams' stunt and dance squads.