- A Meeting of Minds in the Lion's Den : Politics: Latin America's left, fighting obsolescence, struggles to redefine its goals : in a post-Cold War era.
- ORANGE : Recycling Efforts Bring City Award
- Reseda School Mural to List Victims of Violence
- Port Hueneme : Hearings Planned on Proposed Levies
- BANKING/FINANCE
- OTHER NEWS - April 23, 1993
- TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- Bank Credit Cards Raked It In in 1992
- TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- AST Developing Energy-Efficient 'Green' PCs : Technology: When turned on but not in active use, the computers will fall dormant, drawing half the usual electricity.
- Occidental Petroleum Corp. reversed losses posted in...
- KEY DEAL: The controversial Warner Ridge development...
- 2 More Inmates Found Dead at Ohio Prison
- Latino Agents See Patrol as Ladder to Success
- Lessons in Reality : Faith Ringgold believes her mix of young characters, vibrant illustration and optimism help children understand the difficult and troubling adult issues she tackles in her books.
- The Grommets Are Running : They used to be known as 'gremlins,' but whatever you want to call them, these pint-sized surfer dudes have two-track minds: getting a ride to the beach and catching a great wave.
- UC Irvine Asian-American Studies Demanded : Education: Frustrated students occupy administration building to urge new program at campus where 43% are Asian-Americans.
- Calexico's Only Hospital Recertified : Health: Approval for Medi-Cal and Medicare cases averts closure. State had cited facility for numerous violations.
- Srebrenica's Defenders Slipped Away With Their Guns, Serbs Charge : Bosnia: They accuse Muslims of evading disarmament carried out by the U.N. Canadians are ready to defend town.
- Ozone Levels Over U.S. Drop to New Lows
- The exclusive Valley music charts are compiled...
- THEATER REVIEW : Familiar Sights in Albee Land : Company of the Deaf injects life into 'Everything in the Garden,' but the play itself is unsatisfying.
- New-Age Junkies
- They're in the Army Now--but Troops May Wonder Which One
- 'Transfermania' Changes Face of O.C. Prep Sports
- Smooth Shuttle Countdown
- World / IN BRIEF : CHINA : U.S. Will Consider Limited Trade Status
- Good Gottex! : Women Seeking Bold, Slimming Swimwear Make Israeli Company No. 1 in America
- $4-Billion Remnant of Job Bill Clears Congress
- Renegade Agents at Border Outpost : Misconduct: Tucson sector has drawn the scrutiny of federal and local authorities. Morale is very low, one veteran says.
- Diceon Electronics Inc.: The Irvine manufacturer of...
- Bundesbank Cuts 2 Key Interest Rates : Germany: Action comes as a surprise to financial markets and is aimed at delivering a jolt to the country's slipping economy.
- Stocks, Dollar Move Lower; Bonds Steady : Market Overview
- Mall of Orange Conversion to Outlet Center Proposed
- Official Bans Ex-O.C. Thrift Directors : Regulation: Two who served failed Delta Savings Bank are penalized by head of U.S. agency who overrules a judge's findings.
- Writers at Forum Ponder Their Roles as Moral Guardians : Debate: At Jerusalem book fair, literary leaders conclude that conscience must inform their work, but should not be their primary function.
- Bhutto's Husband Joins Pakistan Cabinet
- MORE TO LIFE: The local Dixieland jazz...
- World / IN BRIEF : EGYPT : 7 Sentenced to Hang for Tourist Attack
- It's the Surreal Thing : Works by 12 artists represented in Artspace Gallery exhibit reflect 'the way they deal with circumstances around them,' says the curator.
- Romantic Appeal
- 5.1 Earthquake Is Felt on Alaska's Kodiak Island
- BOOK REVIEW : Sappho's Life Makes Poetry of Fragments : THE LAUGHTER OF APHRODITE: A Novel About Sappho of Lesbos<i> by Peter Green</i> ; UC Press;$22 price, 274 pages
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : Sushi Takes a Back Seat : Kushiyu in Tarzana employs a grill and skewers to produce its best dishes, a la Japan's <i> yakitori</i> bars.
- Key Tailhook Accuser Has No Regrets
- Saxman Fields Puts Mimicry Aside : Noted for his ability to sound like other artists, he seeks situations where he can be himself.
- Stringing the Kids Along : Quartz Hill festival offers proof that kite-flying is more than mere child's play. Aerial ballet and combat games are among the featured attractions.
- BankAmerica Shows Strong First Quarter : Banking: On first anniversary of merger with Security Pacific, it records a 60% jump in profit.
- ORANGE COUNTY
- BANKING & FINANCE - April 23, 1993
- TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- Unicare's Optimism Boosts Stock Value
- ECONOMY
- 'Ode to St. Cecilia': A Musical Meeting of Minds : Classical: Conductor Christopher Hogwood brings to Costa Mesa a historically informed performance of Handel's work, as Mozart interpreted it 50 years later.
- The Mexican Everyman : Common Folk and Presidents Mourn Mexico's Comic Hero
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : Mediterraneo a <i> Cucina Moderato </i>
- TELEVISION - April 23, 1993
- 'Art for Life' Campaign to Spotlight AIDS in O.C.
- MOVIE REVIEW : The Evil Within Personified in 'The Dark Half'
- TV REVIEW : 'Liberating Schools' Makes Case for Choice
- PEOPLEWATCH
- TELEVISION - April 23, 1993
- MUSIC REVIEW : Pacific Symphony Tackles Liszt Novelty
- Jazzy Gems From John and Faith Hubley
- Tool: Building on 'Undertow' of Rage : Pop music: Though more dexterous than many other grungers, the L.A. band sings a lot about feeling down--but it's 'for our release.'
- 'Blood Knot' Retains Power at Complex
- Thousand Oaks' Nichols May Swipe a School Record
- PREP SOFTBALL
- College Basketball
- COMMENTARY : Wilkins Is Still Carrying Hawks
- College Basketball
- One Day's Rest for the Weary : Master's Beck Goes 1-1 in Key 4-Game Series
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Worrell Needs at Least a Week
- THEATER REVIEWS : Shaky Celebration of Day the World Began
- MOVIE REVIEW : '112th' Offers Child's-Eye View of the 'Hood : Children of Watts speak about their human predicaments without the sound-bite grabbiness of most of what passes these days for documentary reportage.
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Map of the Human Heart': : An Epic Laced With Intimacy
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'How U Like Me' Uneven Yet Worthy
- TELEVISION - April 23, 1993
- Gay Theme Not Lost in 'Cranes' Marketing
- 2 Veteran TV Series Canceled
- SOCCER : U.S. Beats Malaysian Team, 3-0
- Oh, by the Way, He's Only a Sophomore : Golf: Torrance High golfer is quickly making a name for himself. He has already played in a PGA Tour event.
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Cal State Fullerton Rallies to Sweep Hawaii in Softball
- High School Banquet Has Major-Event Feel : Recruiting: Unsigned stars O'Bannon and Jones are focus of attention at fete honoring Lakewood Artesia's champion basketball team.
- Crucial CCAA Series Awaits Dominguez Hills
- Harvard-Westlake's Stern Vaults 16-4
- ROUNDUP : Camarillo Stuns Mistake-Prone Simi Valley, 2-0
- Game With Pistol Critically Injures Player
- He's Thrown a Curve : Blyleven's Plans Didn't Include a Spring Break
- Hershiser Isn't Enough to Stem Dodger Woes : Baseball: He is impressive through seven innings, but the Expos get to him in the eighth and sweep the series with a 3-1 victory.
- With Top-Seeded Players Out, Others Step Into the Limelight
- Tullberg Sweeps to First-Round Win
- THOROUGHBRED RACING : Marshall Can Stake His Claim if Latin American Wins Stake
- Three Players Signed by Salsa
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Rancho Santiago's Thobe Earns Second Save of Week
- NBA ROUNDUP : Jordan Rescues Bulls in Overtime
- Bosio Gets His No-Hitter as Shortstop Lends a Hand : Baseball: Seattle pitcher starts off with two walks against Red Sox, then Vizquel makes the do-or-die play on the final out of 7-0 victory.
- Miscellany
- Transferring Athletes Leave Behind Loyalty, Commitment
- Finley Silences Bats of Best-Hitting Club
- Names in the News - April 23, 1993
- Pierce Takes the Stick to Santa Barbara City, 17-12
- PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP
- Eastern Sierra Trout to Take Center Stage
- Names in the News - April 23, 1993
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Royals Lose to Blue Jays, Cone's Record Falls to 0-4
- Bryans Give Opponents Case of Double Vision : Tennis: Twins get 6-1, 6-0 victory, move into quarterfinals at Ojai.
- County to Pay $25,000 to Family of Youth Who Said Principal Choked Him
- Quota Creativity : Wealthy Cities Plan to Call Servants' Quarters Low-Income Housing
- She's Not Horsing Around : Woman Rescues Doomed Animals and Nurses Them Back to Health
- COSTA MESA : Transient Arrested in Fatal Stabbing
- TENNIS ROUNDUP : Lendl and Korda Are Upset
- Pro Basketball
- Ready or Not, Northridge Goes to Next Level : College football: Spring practice geared to preparing Matadors for move to Division I-AA.
- Leonard Tose Has Lost It
- As Game Wears On, Clippers Wear Down : Pro basketball: With Manning and Williams out, they blow 11-point lead and fall to SuperSonics, 100-98.
- Stocks Drift Lower, but Airline Shares Get a Lift : Market Overview
- BANKING
- MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
- Catalina Marketing's Sales Receipt Coupons to Show Up in Drugstores : Expansion: Targeted promotions formerly confined to supermarkets will now be issued at 20 outlets in the state.
- Bank's Loan Practices Curtailed : Regulation: U.S. officials issue order limiting Pacific Inland's business activities and real estate lending.
- Learning to Speak the Language of Life
- ORANGE COUNTY
- AT&T; Hangs Up on Dangerfield
- BANKING
- Northrop Corp. posted a 10% increase in...
- 'Green' Business Policies Pay Off : Earth Day Finds Many Companies Reaping Rewards of Conservation
- German Company's Plans to Sell Plant in Anaheim Fall Through : Dispute: BASF says its adhesives business won't be acquired by Hexcel because of a disagreement on value.
- Salvati Montgomery Sakoda Gets Yamaha Music Account
- MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
- ORANGE COUNTY
- ELECTIONS / L.A. CITY COUNCIL : Runoff Foes Offer Stark Differences : Politics: In District 13, former school board member Jackie Goldberg and longtime City Council aide Tom LaBonge will compete. In District 1, Councilman Mike Hernandez easily wins a full four-year term.
- Property Taxes
- Concerns Over Health Care Plan
- Protection of Gnatcatcher
- Concerns Over Health Care Plan
- Concerns Over Health Care Plan
- Perspective on Abortion Rights
- ELECTIONS / L.A. CITY COUNCIL : Flores and Svorinich Both Glad He Did Well : 15th District: The incumbent is delighted that the San Pedro hardware store owner upset better-known candidates, but he says voters have had it with career politicians and the June runoff will prove him right.
- Gang Warfare
- Concerns Over Health Care Plan
- Famous Intersections
- Spaying, Neutering Key to Cutting Cat Population
- Protection of Gnatcatcher
- Concerns Over Health Care Plan
- Concerns Over Health Care Plan
- Gang Warfare
- TECHNOLOGY - April 22, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - April 22, 1993
- 40 Bodies Found at Waco; 3 May Have Been Shot
- THAT'S FUNNY: What's so funny about recycling?...
- Health Plan Likely to Offer Aid for Illegal Immigrants : Reforms: Sources say the Administration's proposals may include additional funds to help states like California pay the bills.
- 2 Men Killed in Carjackings 2 Miles Apart
- Exit Poll Indicates Tight Race, Divided Electorate
- ROARING BACK: How do you offend a...
- When Agents Cross Over the Borderline : Law enforcement: Charges of wrongdoing in Border Patrol have forced even loyalists to call for reforms.
- Democrats Drop Stimulus Package in Clinton Defeat : Congress: White House compromises fail to end Senate GOP filibuster over $16.3-billion bill. Setback may signal trouble for other parts of President's agenda.
- SURFING : Wave Riders and Fishermen Are Still Poles Apart
- KEEP 'EM HAPPY: Lydia Hao, who works...
- Palestinians Agree to Resume Talks With Israel : Mideast: They'll join other Arab delegations in Washington next week. Deportees see a 'sellout.'
- Ohio Inmates Surrender, Free Hostages : Prison: Officials cheer and embrace the five guards held for 10 days. Questions are raised about origins of uprising, which left eight people dead.
- MARIAN FAN: State Sen. Marian Bergeson's effort...
- Carjacking Victims Shared a Love of Life
- Partial Trade Deal Heads Off Sanctions : Negotiations: Clinton and EC chiefs agree to break down barriers on the sale of American-made electrical equipment but fail to resolve the telecommunications dispute.
- Principles of Poaching: The Chicken Comes <i> After</i> the Egg
- COMPTOM ELECTIONS : Runoffs for Mayor, 3 Other Posts : Elections: Bradley and Moore will battle for city's top post; 2 council seats and treasurer's job also to be decided in June 1 vote.
- STUDIO CITY : School Launches Earth Day Programs
- ELECTIONS / VALLEY COUNCIL SEATS : Incumbents Dominate Challengers
- Pressure on for Cutting Cellular Rates : Communications: PUC questions why prices in California have not dropped since the service began.
- AT&T; Profit Up Before One-Time Charge
- State of the Art: The Irvine accounting...
- Allergan Profit Jumps 34% to $23.7 Million
- MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
- Alternative Fudge
- Chocolate : Chocolate, Aztec-Style : History: For 300 years, chocolate was a reddish drink flavored with anise and rosewater. And you think we're doing weird things with chocolate now.
- BOOK REVIEW : Gotcha Cuisine : What's for Dinner?, <i> By Michael Roberts</i> ; <i> (William Morrow: $22; 333 pp.) </i>
- White House Aids State in Tax Dispute : Courts: In policy shift from past two administrations, U.S. no longer opposes California's position in legal fight over taxes on foreign-owned businesses. At stake is $4 billion in disputed levies.
- Classical Music Groups Add Bright Note to Spring : The chamber orchestra, county symphony and an Ojai Festival warm-up concert showcase array of talents.
- The Region : Valley Bus Service Extended
- Pentagon May Speed Closure of Naval Station : Military: Base may be shut down next year instead of in 1996 to save money. The move could aid in conversion of the facility to other uses.
- Where to Turn When Cleaner Ruins Clothes
- Insurer to Disclose Its Cancer Test : Regulation: The state persuades Transamerica Life to agree to give applicants a detailed explanation of the screening.
- OTHER NEWS - April 22, 1993
- Taco Bell Considers Creating Chain of Sit-Down Restaurants
- McDonnell Douglas Corp. said earnings from operations...
- HEALTH CARE
- Chocolate : A Couple of Showoffs
- Chocolate : Dark Secret
- The Last-Minute Lunch
- The Joy of Cookies
- AT&T; Profit Is Up Before One-Time Charge
- PC or Mac? Personality Is Key
- Airline Stocks Rocket; Broad Market Is Mixed : Market Overview
- Western Digital Continues Up Comeback Trail
- Riesling for Your Dinner
- Chocolate : When Business Is a Piece of Cake
- OPEN THE GATES: The county's budget crisis...
- RETAILING
- Times Mirror Operating Earnings Decline in First Quarter, but Net Income Increases
- EMPIRE LEAGUE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Esperanza Rattles : El Dorado Defense
- Names in the News - April 22, 1993
- Montana Ends His 49er Career and Says Thanks for the Memories
- PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Irvine's Bats Go to Work Early in 11-2 Victory Over Newport Harbor
- The night life in Lewiston, Ida., is...
- ROUNDUP : Suppan Does It All for Crespi, 13-0
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Gruber Takes a Few Swings
- COLLEGE DIVISION NOTEBOOK / MARTIN BECK : Ryan Meredith Sliding to Top at Southern California College
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Plenty of Heroes as Golden West Takes Second in Track
- Miscellany
- ELECTIONS / COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT : Teen-Ager Gets More Than Youth Vote
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELECTIONS : Final Election Returns
- Fish Stories : Patrons Robbed at Sushi Bar Have Found a Tie That Binds Them
- BUENA PARK : New Contracts Upset Police, Firefighters
- IRVINE : Air Station's Future Is Topic of Forum
- Anaheim Council Studies Job-Cut Proposal That Would Include Layoffs : Budget: Reductions in state funds could eliminate 43 city positions. It will be worse unless the temporary utility tax is extended.
- Dealing With Holocaust-Denial : A commemoration of the historical crime opens in Washington
- NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Mental Health Clinic Serves 140 This Year
- Youth Says He, 3 Others Executed Boy, 16 : Court: He testifies that a noose made from a guitar string was used to strangle victim, who was thrown over a San Pedro cliff. The defense blames the killing on a paramilitary group.
- COUNTYWIDE : Counseling Services Face Funding Cut
- Big Sister Finds Roots, Love and Major Award
- Grim Forecasts Offered for Budget Year : Finances: Department heads give 'worst-case scenarios' if supervisors cut 20% throughout county government. The sheriff warns that two jails would be forced to shut down.
- On Earth Day, a Leadership Note
- Dodgers Lost in a Fog, Lose Again to Montreal
- El Modena Names Howard as Football Coach
- Lakers Take Bad News in Large Doses : Pro basketball: A 113-102 loss to Jazz assures them of a sub-.500 season. Peeler is injured.
- Evidence Found After Explosion Kills Athlete
- Leppard Shows His Stuff, 4-0 : High school baseball: He strikes out 14 and pitches four-hitter as Simi Valley beats Royal.
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Eckersley Loses Chance at Another Save
- NBA ROUNDUP : A First: Hornets Make Playoffs
- Boxer Known to Have HIV Fought Twice
- Oxnard's Garcia Cites Conflict, Quits Baseball Job
- Pittsburgh Steeler offensive guard Carlton Haselrig faces...
- Miscellany
- Ice Schlockey: The Sequel : Mighty Ducks Probably Won't Be the Feel Good Team of the Season
- Even Labor Trouble Won't Stop Penguins
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Titans Advance in Big West Tennis
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Wallach Gets a Rest--Almost
- Salmon Isn't Lost in Shadow : Angels: Although Snow is getting most of the attention, fellow rookie is quietly making his mark.
- He Didn't Just Play, He Held Court : Ojai Paying Tribute to Ashe, Who Won 4 Titles There in '60s
- Fan Is All Wet When She Asks Barkley for Extra Autographs
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Palmdale Hospital Will Be Sold to Pasadena-Based Company
- Minister in Sex Inquiry Drops Suspension Appeal : Investigation: He felt that the Corona del Mar church where he was pastor 'has been through enough,' a friend says.
- Bill to Break Up L.A. School District Stalls in Assembly
- Free-agent defensive back Erik McMillan, named to...
- Fullerton Wins, Ties Softball Standings
- Underhanded Tactic : Mission's Brown Changed Delivery, Now Frustrates Hitters With Guile
- PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Reinhart's RBI Gives Mission Viejo a Victory Over Mater Dei
- Places Where Trees Grow Along With Memories
- Gene Imprinting Discovery May Aid Cancer Treatment : Science: Finding suggests that in some cases it may not be necessary to destroy diseased cells. Instead, it might be possible to 'reason with them or educate them.'
- The Region : Hearing-Aid Ads Altered
- Blast From Past Is Back : Big Sandy & the Fly-Rite Boys gets its big break by meeting A Famous Rock Star and then opening for Morrissey.
- RESTAURANT REVIEW / PIERPONT INN : Venerable Resort Passes the Test of Time
- Troupe Brings Stories to Life
- Developers Sue to Nullify Hillside Building Rules : Housing: Environmental impact was not studied before the new laws were approved, the suit says. Builder plans to construct 623 units in the Verdugo Mountains.
- Barfield, Massey Selected Times' Coaches of the Year
- Brentwood : Math-Science Magnet Center
- Making a Name for Himself : Sophomore Dion Battee Has Emerged as St. Bernard's Best Player
- Getting a Fix on Dry-Cleaning Bill
- Malibu : More Talks on City Hall Site
- Murray Attaway "In Thrall" <i> DGC</i>
- L.A. Refocuses on Basics: Rebuilding the Inner City : Economy: In the year since the riots, successes have been mixed with frustrations in revitalization effort.
- ELECTIONS / L.A. SCHOOL BOARD : Slavkin Wins in Race for New District : Polls: Incumbent takes 52.9% of the vote, just over the amount needed to avoid a runoff for a seat in reapportioned area.
- MUSIC : It's the Street of Sound : The five-block area of Santa Barbara's State Street is a slice of rock 'n' roll heaven.
- 7th-Day Adventist Church--an Ironic Hollywood Landmark
- Money Woes Blamed in Murder-Suicide
- SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS : Conservancy Funds Draw Scrutiny : Land management: Assembly panel urges keeping closer tabs on money and equipment from outside sources.
- Julian Tires Out Mountain Bikers
- Egypt Extends Detention of 3 American Citizens
- Atlanta Project Plans to Immunize 27,000 Children
- President Backs Plan to Address Global Warming
- Smoking Barred in Fresno Restaurants
- NEIGHBORS / SHORT TAKES : Cyclist Ready for Fund-Raising Ride
- Umberg Pushes Special District Disclosure Bill
- Nixon Urges Japan to Show Leadership, Step Up Aid to Russia
- With the verdicts in, Los Angeles is returning to its usual routines. But for many inner-city residents, there's little cause to celebrate . . . : The Return to Normal
- Suits Allege Abuse by Catholic Brother : Misconduct: Three men say they were sexually molested as youths in Orange County by a member of the Friar Servants of Mary.
- School Board Yet to Cover $1.2-Million Deficit
- As Mort Diamond Passes By
- Valley Guys Gave Us More of the Same : Of all the candidates, no two were more politically alike than these two guys from the Valley. They canceled each other out.
- BURBANK : City Commits Funds to Light Rail Drive
- Survey Results Favor Sewer Settlement : Government: Most property owners who responded want to accept the county's offer to end the wrangle.
- Phenom of the Opera : 'It's Cool,' a Young Singer Says as She Prepares for Her Big Moment
- * Henry Brandon; U.S. Correspondent for Britain's Sunday Times
- THE FANS' CHOICES
- Altadena : Forum on Park Closures
- Joe Jackson "Look Sharp!" (1979)<i> A&M;</i>
- Man Given Light Sentence in '76 Murder Case : Crime: Richard Maytorena of Riverside, who confessed to killing an Oxnard man after a bar fight, gets one year in jail.
- County Leaders Reject Pay-Cut Proposal : Government: Budget panel calls recommendation by Supervisors VanderKolk and Flynn to save $20 million illegal and unfair.
- SIMI VALLEY : Volunteers Needed to Clear Hiking Trails
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : County Approval Sought for Antelope Valley Racetrack
- 3,000 Will Run to Benefit Orangewood
- GARDEN GROVE : Spray Can, Marker Lockup Proposed
- Schools to Sponsor Parenting Conference
- GLENDALE : School Board Rejects Bids for Expansion
- AMR Corp. reported a first-quarter loss that...
- Chocolate : Coffee That Melts in Your Mouth
- Chocolate : Bar Exam
- How Much More Tainted Hamburger Meat?
- <i> Sprechen Sie Wein? </i>
- NORTH HILLS : Center Lets Addicts Barter for Treatment