- WESTMINSTER : Firefighters Sue City to Block Cutbacks
- Security to Be Bolstered at Hospital in Sylmar : Health: Supervisors allocate $1.5 million for four facilities, including $300,000 for Olive View Medical Center.
- School Prayer Issue Returns to Courtrooms
- SIMI VALLEY : Plan Considered for 'Adoption' of Roads
- FULLERTON : Range Golf Balls Pepper Youth Hostel
- Mennonites Don't Match Their Old-Fashioned Image : Congregations: Close-knit denomination retains pacifist tradition while grappling with modern issues.
- SIMI VALLEY : Man Dies in Jump in Front of Train
- IRVINE : Council Suspends Developer's Permit
- LAUSD Sues to Prevent Warner Center Expansion : Litigation: Officials argue that students would be harmed by increased traffic and air pollution if project is built.
- Bobo Goes Bye-Bye, and a Movie Studio Goes Ape
- SAN MARINO : Gutenberg Bible Exhibit to Close for 2 Months
- JEWISH FICTION: "The Care and Feeding of...
- PANORAMA CITY : 2 Gang Members Convicted of Murder
- WESTLAKE VILLAGE : 2 Announce Plans to Enter Council Race
- New Head of Disciples of Christ Would Permit Gays in Ministry
- NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Panel Backs Plan on Base Closings
- Biggest Suspected Corruption Scheme Yet Surfaces in Italy : Probe: Two former prime ministers are accused of taking bribes.
- Pentagon Plans Modest Cuts Strikingly Similar to Bush's : Military: Proposals to call for strong global presence. Review reflects lessons learned in Bosnia and Somalia.
- O.C. Clinic Death Leads to Murder Arrest
- DEFENDING THE DOC: Veterinarian Edgar R. Folkers...
- Broad Outlines for Budget Proposal OKd : Economy: Senate-House conferees craft compromise that boosts the gasoline tax 4.3 cents. It comes close to meeting Clinton's $500-billion deficit-reduction target.
- ANAHEIM : Boy Seeks Portrayals of Mixed-Race People
- SAN CLEMENTE : Teen Camp Message Is Anti-Gang
- Say 'Esperanto' and You're Talking Their Language
- Daughter of Leisure World Founder Seeks Inheritance : Estate: Ross Cortese supported child from 1960s affair but wrote her out of his will before he died.
- SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Graffiti Tagger Sentenced to 3 Years in Work Camp
- Road Improvement Projects to Displace Several Firms : Saticoy: Businesses must relocate to allow the straightening of California 118 and addition of Santa Clara Bridge lanes.
- THOUSAND OAKS : Children Suspected of Starting Brush Fire
- NEWS ANALYSIS : County Charts Risky Course With Budget
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Architects Are Hired to Develop Pier Plans
- Mormon President's Health Raises Questions : Succession: Famed grandson says church hierarchy is presenting a misleading image of Ezra Taft Benson, who serves as the faith's prophet for life.
- Obituaries
- Convicted Paralegal Wove Tangled Web of Deceit : Crime: Authorities are investigating the former FBI informant's operation of a clinic. He has a history of running scams.
- Former Gang Member Sentenced in '92 Santa Ana High School Murder : Violence: Shooting, in which one man was killed and three others injured, outraged community and led to creation of an anti-gang program.
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Ex-Fire Captain Gets 5 Years for Siphoning Union Funds
- Tape of Rape May Boost the Case for Police Video : Crime: An LAPD officer who put camera in patrol car caught five men allegedly attacking an unconscious woman.
- SIMI VALLEY : Judge Rejects Request in Priest's Theft Case
- LANCASTER : Plane That Crashed Ran Out of Fuel, Inquiry Finds
- Library Jazz Shows Will Go On After All
- TV Violence Isn't the Only Issue : Programming: Thanks to public pressure, ageism, minority representation and taste are also topics demanding attention from the industry.
- Computers Bust Dust From Disney's 'Snow White' : Film: A new Eastman Kodak computer process removes dirt from the negative. It used to be done with razor blades.
- Gallinger Seeks Magic in the Music : Jazz: The South Laguna vocalist, appearing in Laguna Beach tonight, looks for those transcendent moments when the tune takes over.
- Compact Disc War Headed for the Court
- Margaret O'Brien to Read From 'The Secret Garden'
- THEATER REVIEW : A Compromising Kate Makes for a Tame 'Shrew' : But her Petruchio is a brashly assertive partner. Lantern Bay Park offers an idyllic setting for the South Orange County Community Theatre production.
- Rock Clubs to Stage Benefits on Sunday
- CNN Plans Live Coverage of TV Violence Conference : Television: Experts from various fields will present findings Monday. C-SPAN will air entire meeting at a later date.
- TV REVIEW : Can 'Clash' Translate Laughs Into Ratings?
- Aerosmith: New Grip on Fame : Comeback Rockers, at Pacific Amphitheatre, Revel in Album's Success
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Price Has Dropped for Tight End Price
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Glavine Muffles Houston, 4-1, to Maintain Braves' Hot Streak
- Thirty Slews Heads Bing Crosby Field
- MOTOR RACING / VINCE KOWALICK : Motivation to Put a Track in Front Was Just the Ticket for Kiedrowski
- U.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVAL : Shutout Round Carries Whitaker : Boxing: He piles up enough early points to survive rally, win match and move into super heavyweight final.
- GOLF ROUNDUP : Maggert Gets Even With No. 11 at Memphis
- Leo Goeas Will Go It Alone With the Rams : NFL: Offensive lineman from Chargers won't have his friend, Gill Byrd, to lean on. But he's excited about his prospects.
- Christie Wins, Lewis Is Third
- Raider Road Starts in Canton : Pro football: New-look team begins quest for respectability in Hall of Fame game against Green Bay.
- Ducks Sign Defenseman From Western Michigan
- Filling Father's Shoes : Eduardo Perez, Tony's Son, Showing Promise Already in Short Time With Angels
- Special 'Crazy for You' for Hearing Impaired
- Energetic 'PsychoDerelict' Finds Life Beyond the Who : Peter Townshend, one of rock's most intellectually restless eccentrics, pursues new musical stories and earns a rousing response from his audience.
- Riordan Treated No Different, Columnist Says
- SIMI VALLEY : Toxic Leak Forces Workers Out of Building
- New Pastor Joins St. Olaf Lutheran
- STUDIO CITY : Compromise Allows Tenants in Mini-Mall
- When the Neighbors Aren't Friendly : Community-based mediation keeps disputes from becoming a federal case
- CANOGA PARK : Deaths May Put Hold on Business Dispute
- 40 Airlines Sue to Cancel Landing Fee Hike at LAX : Litigation: Air carriers say U.S. laws bar airports from levying charges beyond those needed to run facilities. Suit could thwart mayor's plan to use revenue to boost police force.
- RELIGION / JOHN DART : Keeping a Traditionalist Faith : <i> Dominus vobiscum et cum spiritu tuo</i> . --An oft-repeated blessing ("The Lord be with you and with your Spirit") by the priest in the old Latin Mass
- GRANADA HILLS : Bird Auction Raising Money to Fight Disease
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Giants' Moore Gets Month Suspension
- These Players Might Benefit From a Few Quotes of Primer
- Allegations Prompt Investigation : Jurisprudence: Brunswick accused of cheating bowlers out of $25,000 in prize money. Class-action suit being considered.
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Cone Makes Brett Homer Count, 3-0
- TEAM TENNIS : Dukes Rally to Beat Wichita, Stay Unbeaten
- <i> All</i> the Granatos Are Hockey Players : Olympic Festival: Cammi, who grew up playing with her three brothers, is a standout for the U.S. women's team.
- Coach's Family Takes Lewis' Death Hard : Basketball: Calhoun, who coached the late Celtic guard at Northeastern, is grieving along with his wife and children.
- Angels Get Help, Top Twins : Baseball: Reserves Tingley, Correia and Javier come to the aid of rookie left-hander Hilly Hathaway in 4-2 victory.
- Cubs Get the Drop on the Dodgers, 2-1 : Baseball: L.A. is held to six hits by Castillo and three relievers. Buechele hits a home run for Chicago against Astacio, who gives up four hits in six innings.
- BOXING / EARL GUSTKEY : Seen Through These Eyes in 11 Years
- WHERE ARE THEY NOW: BOB DILLINGER : St. Louis Brown Hit the Big Time and Ran With It
- SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS : Trapped Under Rock, Girl Drowns in River
- Traffic Plan Should Ease Drive to Events at Arena : Congestion: The Anaheim facility answers crush by increasing parking spaces and number of cashiers.
- OJAI : Picnic to Celebrate Demise of Landfill
- Three Children Sue Father for Molestation : Courts: They seek $13 million, alleging long-term sexual abuse by the Fountain Valley businessman, who was convicted of their rape. Another daughter killed herself.
- GARDENING : Kinder Strategies to Improve Lawn's Appearance
- IMPROVEMENTS : Well-Placed Vents Top the List of Attic Upkeep
- Brush Up on Techniques, Cover All Your Bases Before Painting
- 2 Teen-Agers Rob Riders on N.Y. Bus, Injure Girl
- KCBS Drops Plan to Air Clinton Talk
- Supreme Court Refuses to Enter Custody Battle
- Girl's Tragedy, Crash Torment O.C. Doctor
- Ex-Albanian Leader Arrested, Accused of Abusing Power
- Meteor Shower Delays Launch of Discovery
- Deddeh Says He May Resign State Senate Seat : Legislature: Special election would be held in 40th District. Assemblyman Steve Peace has expressed interest.
- Senate Committee Approves Elders as Surgeon General
- China Leans Heavily on Trouble-Shooter : Politics: Vice Premier Zhu Rongji's assignment is to cope with economic troubles, corruption, rural anger.
- Broad Outlines of Budget Plan OKd : Economy: Administration, Democratic leaders craft accord that boosts gasoline tax 4.3 cents. It comes close to meeting Clinton's $500-billion deficit-reduction target.
- Elephant Kills Zookeeper
- Croatia Rounds Up Bosnia Refugees, May Return Them : Balkans: U.N. officials suggest that 'organized sweep' of mostly Muslims may violate international law.
- NATION IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Fast Protests Cuban Aid Impoundment
- James L. Prestini; Sculptor Worked in Wood, Metal
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Clinton's Use of the Soft Sell Worries Allies
- NATION IN BRIEF : VIRGINIA : Officials Pay Final Tribute to Ridgway
- Lauren V. Ackerman; Cancer Pathologist, Author
- Police Seek Mother Who Fled With Girl : Custody: Five-year-old was to be returned to her legal father, who is unrelated, after a visit, authorities say. Woman feared losing visitation rights, a friend says.
- No Charges Filed in Cave Deaths
- After 12 Years, Mubarak May Name a Vice President--or Two : Egypt: President inches closer to full democracy as public increasingly blames nation's woes on regime.
- Chinese Growth 'Spiral' Could Result in Clampdown : Intelligence: CIA report warns that nation's high inflation could lead to political unrest similar to 1989.
- Fred Covington; Film and Television Actor
- NATION IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Judge Drops Charges in Wedtech Case
- Clinton Administration Encouraged by Steps Toward Peace in Bosnia : Balkans: But Washington steps up pressure on Serbs to spare Sarajevo, asks for NATO meeting on possible military action.
- O.C. Superior Court Judge Blocks San Joaquin Hills Toll Road Work
- O.C. Woman's Medical Mission of Mercy : Balkan war: Sonja Hagel has arranged for wounded to be treated in Southern California.
- COLUMN ONE : Houston Banks on Mayor Bob : Take heart, Richard Riordan. Another mogul-turned-politician has used business sense to help revive his slumping city. But it may not be easy to follow his lead.
- NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Mixner Among 28 Arrested at Protest
- Huge Volcano Clusters Found on Venus : Astronomy: Data from Magellan space probe reveals differences and similarities between Earth and its 'sister planet.' Scientists hope to map molten mantle's circulation.
- State Lawmakers Feel New, Closer Bond to White House but Same Old Anxiety : Government: With an ex-governor in the Oval Office, legislators expect a little empathy. But costly and constricting federal rules are still a fear.
- Park Service Offers Reward in Shooting
- Jose Villa Casas; Son of Revolutionary General Pancho Villa
- U.N. Sending Observers to Rebel Georgia Region Despite Truce Violations
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : RICHMOND : Company to Pay Bills in Fumes Exposure
- AEROSPACE
- Currency Chaos Sends Gold Over $400 Mark : Markets: Disarray in Europe's exchange rate system also fuels interest in silver; profit takers slice 27.95 off Dow.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Execs Nervous About Japan's Next Leader : Politics: Although Morihiro Hosokawa has pledged to tackle all issues, some question his ability to manage the economy.
- BANKING & FINANCE
- Creditors Force Telemundo to File for Chapter 11 : Television: Rapid expansion by America's No. 2 Spanish-language network strained its cash flow, leaving broadcaster $300 million in debt.
- APPLIANCES : Stove-Makers Expand Elements of Styles
- Japan's Perennial Rulers Pick Former Rebel as Leader : Politics: But for first time since 1955, Liberal Democratic Party's chief is not expected to serve as nation's prime minister.
- Bosnian Leader Yields, Accepts 3-Way Partition
- Audit Criticizes NASA's Caltech Contract : Spending: Federal study finds agency ignored bidding process for management of JPL. Expenses are also questioned.
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : OAKLAND : Freeway Murderer Sentenced to Death
- Immigrants Deported in INS Sting Operation : Border: About 60 people held in move that advocates say violates agency's policies and strains its credibility.
- Clinton Friend Mixner Among 28 Arrested at White House Protest
- Israel Vows to Continue Its Attacks on Lebanon : Mideast: Hezbollah's offer to halt rocket barrage if Jerusalem withdraws from all of Lebanon is rebuffed.
- Smithsonian Delivers a Museum on Mail
- Bomb Blast in Venezuela
- Convicted Paralegal Wove a Tangled Web of Deceit : Crime: Authorities investigate the former FBI informant's operation of North Hollywood legal clinic.
- U.S., U.N. Forces Accused of Rights Abuses in Somalia : Africa: London-based group charges failure at highest levels in military intervention. Report says troops' chief is viewed as warlord by local people.
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : YOSEMITE : Park Service Offers Reward in Shooting
- ASIA : Beijing Racing to Get in Shape to Compete for the 2000 Olympics : The city is transforming itself. But a winning bid would appall rights activists.
- Producers Defend Violence as 'Honest' : Television: Despite Monday's summit and threats to regulate the amount of mayhem on the airwaves, many crime- and action-oriented series executives have no plans to alter their shows.
- TV REVIEW : 'Angels' Doesn't Double-Cross Viewers : Television: Showtime's series of all-star half-hours evokes a Chandler-esque '40s L.A. It's high on style, if not always on story.
- Latino Perspective Takes Center Stage : Three New Works Form the Cultural Core of SCR's Eighth Annual Playwrights Project
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Millermania Also Strikes the Young
- WEEKEND TV : Football Returns in Exhibition Games
- 'Murderer' Star Wields Sharp Tools : Movies: Nancy Travis is disarming in a role that reveals rich facets of acting.
- Financier Soros Adds to Pressure on European Exchange Rate System
- Personal Income Marks Time, but Home Sales Soar
- Flood Damages Could Triple : Economy: Estimates range up to $10 billion. Many individuals' homes, farms are uninsured.
- O.C. Jobless Rate Rose to 6.6% in June, a .5% Increase From May : Unemployment: Analysts say businesses are reluctant to beef up work forces while the downturn continues. With school out, vacationing teachers also added to the higher summer figure.
- Successful Dinosaur Pursues Options
- DO-IT-YOURSELF : Stacking the Deck in Your Favor Against Wood Wear
- DO-IT-YOURSELF : Protect the Glass, Hardware When You're Painting Windows
- Tips for Painting Boldly
- Bold Strokes : Begone, Beige! Hot Colors, Touches of Black Make Themselves at Home
- Drain Clogs Caught in a Trap You Can Get Out
- NATION IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Brother Executed for Killing of Motorist
- Justice Dept. Reportedly to Study Complaints Against Microsoft
- Farmers Escape Flooding--but Not Rain : Agriculture: Much of acreage in Missouri and other parts of Midwest are high and dry. But rising water tables pose growing danger to crops.
- Spurned Suitor Sparks Battle
- Siegel Gives East New Direction : Baseball: In battle of Woodland Hills teams, West falls to left-hander who joined team just before playoffs.
- U.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVAL : VALLEY-AREA ROUNDUP : Lautenschlager Wins Berth in 3-Meter Finals
- Decision on Charging Coleman Delayed as Investigation Continues
- Woods-Oh Semifinal Showdown Set in U.S. Junior Championships
- MUSIC REVIEW : Pianist Louis Lortie Makes Bowl Debut
- Manilow Makes It Through the Rain : Pop music: The much-maligned singer is finally getting some respect. The clincher: his guest spot on 'Murphy Brown.'
- Pacific Symphony Premieres 'Gossamer'
- POP/ROCK
- JAZZ REVIEW : An Impeccable Opening for Concord Festival
- Joe Torry: Young, Gifted and Wack : The comedian almost missed his chance to headline the first New York 'Def Comedy Jam.' But things have worked out--he's starring in 'Poetic Justice' and hosts 'Jam' at Universal Amphitheatre tonight.
- THOUSAND OAKS : Council to Consider 'Gateways Policy'
- Obituaries
- Study Predicts 5 Years of Deficits for Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center : Government: City officials say they had always expected the converted church project would require municipal subsidies at first.
- WESTMINSTER : Migrant Parents Plan Baby-Sitting Co-Op
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Arnold to Complain About Police Seizure
- Defense Sees Bias in Denny Juror Prospects
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : City Wins $3.5 Million for 7 Transit Projects : Roads: MTA money will help pay for bridge widenings, lane restriping, signal synchronization and bike trails.
- DANA POINT : City Packet Explains Slippage Prevention
- For the Educational Good of All
- SYLMAR : Youth League to Honor Supporter
- Make-A-Wish Group Calls for Volunteers
- SHERMAN OAKS : Disabled Youths Visit Theater for 1st Time
- DANA POINT : Effort to Force Vote on City Plan Stalls
- Firms Take Day Off to Protest Fraud
- Shooting Victim, 13, Was 'Super Kid,' Father Says : Accident: Kevin Wilsey of Placentia was unintentionally killed while a friend showed him a gun.
- WORLD IN BRIEF : INDIA : 37 Killed in Clashes in Restive Kashmir
- Authorities Say Mother Fled With Girl, 5
- Democrats Plan TV Ads on Budget Package
- WORLD IN BRIEF : BRITAIN : Government Acts to Muzzle Prying Press
- Flooding Lays Siege to Capital of Missouri
- NATION IN BRIEF : TENNESSEE : Missing Hospital Patient Found Dead
- Charges Dropped Against Wedtech Lawyer Wallach
- SNOW WHITER: "Snow White and the Seven...
- National Service Program Clears Filibuster Hurdle
- Youth Gets 8 Years for Killing Honor Student : Crime: Teen-ager pleaded guilty and will testify against four others charged in New Year's Eve beating.
- AFRICA : Ugandans Make Room for Royalty
- Boxer Nominates O.C.'s Sonenshine for Circuit Court
- Demjanjuk Looks to Native Ukraine for Refuge : Israel: Barred by U.S., retiree acquitted of being 'Ivan the Terrible' turns to land he left 51 years ago.
- Joyce Haber; Noted Hollywood Columnist
- Ocean's Free, Parking Won't Be : State to Charge for Use of Trestles Lot, to the Dismay of Surfers
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Judge Orders Release of Surveillance Photographs : Crime: Authorities say the pictures, entered as evidence in a murder case, show an attack outside a Lancaster bank.
- Countywide Jobless Rate Rises to 8.7% During June : Labor: The mark is 1.1% higher than a month earlier. Officials blame a drop in seasonal farm work.
- THOUSAND OAKS : Council to Consider 'Gateways Policy'
- Arson Fire Causes Blast That Damages Granada Hills Store
- The Driver's Guide to Traffic Trouble
- LOS ALAMITOS : Shredded Tires Will Help Seal City Streets
- Brothers Called Selves Sociopaths, Therapist Says
- How People Can Save Beaches From Crime : It's time to institute citizens beach patrols to assist police
- 1st of 5 Teens in Tay Slaying Gets Maximum : Courts: Charles Choe, 17, will serve only eight years of 25-to-life term because all Youth Authority inmates are released at age 25.
- Oxnard Panel Backs Greenbelt Agreement : Preservation: Planners' action sends the policy to the council. Ventura has already endorsed effort to protect the 4,800 acres.
- Countywide : Red Cross to Send 5 to Aid Flood Victims
- Pair Ordered to Trial Over June Party-Crashing, Assault
- Chief of Police Is Eulogized; 2,000 Attend : Funeral: Anaheim's Joseph T. Molloy, 54, is remembered as a family man, tenacious athlete.
- State-Appointed School Czar Faces Test in Sometimes Hostile Compton
- Authorities Say Mother Fled With Girl, 5 : Crime: Child was to be returned to her legal father, who is unrelated, after visit. Friend says Catherine Thomas feared losing visitation rights.
- OJAI : Road Reopens After February Landslide
- Jury Rejects Racism Claim by Ex-Deputy
- GLENDALE : 24 Suspected Gang Members Arrested
- IRVINE : Man Arrested in $50,000 Check Fraud
- SANTA ANA : 'Cheers' Mailman Honors Workers
- Santa Monica Police Officer Kills Man Wielding Fire Starter
- LA CANADA : Pipe Bomb Discovered in Residential Mailbox
- LOS ANGELES : Tests Fail to Explain Death of Girl Found in Concrete
- Temple Beth David of Orange County announced...
- Inner-city church leaders are closer to turning...
- EL TORO : Marine's Suit Alleges Anti-Muslim Bias
- GLENDALE : Pacific Regency Theatre to Close
- City Worker Accused of Seeking Bribe to Speed Up Building Permit
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Last Prescription : Newhall's First Pharmacist Calls It Quits After 52 Years
- Angels Already Pleased by Their Top Draft Choice : Baseball: Brian Anderson headed for rookie league, but pitcher could be in the majors before long.
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Hostetler to Get Most Playing Time
- Mission's McKinney Will Play at St. Mary's
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Henderson Sits Amid Trade Talk
- TENNIS / DANA HADDAD : Tu Handled Pressure With a Little Speech
- Fish Kill Reaches Epidemic : Environment: High man-made flows in Owens River cause thousands of bass, catfish and carp to suffocate.
- Miscellany
- Have Bats, Will Travel : Claremont Cardinals Give an Extended Dimension to American Legion Baseball
- U.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVAL ROUNDUP : Devers, Miller Exhibit Record-Breaking Style
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Cubs Win, Then Trade Assenmacher
- TENNIS ROUNDUP : Korda Eliminates Lendl in Canadian Open
- Larsen Splashes Way From Texas to Japan : Swimming: Third-place finish in 1,500-meter freestyle race earns her a spot on United States national team.
- SWIMMING U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS : Evans Wins Her 36th U.S. Title
- U.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVAL : Hambly Gives Price the View to a Kill : Middle Blocker Puts On Display for North and Coach He Wanted to Play for at CSUN
- Three Angel Reserves Help Rookie Beat the Twins, 4-2
- At Last, Reward : Dan Fouts Never Got What He Played for--the Super Bowl--but Today He Gets the Acclaim He Earned in the Quest: Induction Into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Draftee Anderson to Begin Workouts
- DEL MAR : Atkinson Returns to Riding After Recovery From Injury
- Clinton Predicts End of California Slump : Economy: The President cites Pacific trade and state's resources in his vision of an upturn next year. He also points to his own jobs plan.
- Flooding in Winnipeg Area Claims Its First Victim
- NATION IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Right to Beg Upheld by Federal Court
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : MARTINEZ : Officer Penalized for Hiding Pal's Ticket
- OXNARD : Board to Delay Boundary Changes
- Riordan Asks Commission Appointees to Work for Free : City Hall: If more than 200 part-time commissioners waive stipend, L.A. could save $60,000 to $120,000 a year. Five have agreed so far.
- OXNARD : Kids Leave Rain Forest Program a Bit Smarter
- WORLD IN BRIEF : IRAN : Improper Dress May Get Women Fired
- Flood Telethon Raises $4.3 Million
- In Australia, a National Symbol Will Soon Sizzle on the Barby
- Clinic Operator Held in Death of Patient : Surgery: Alicia Ruiz Hanna is accused of doing illegal abortions in Santa Ana. One woman died during the procedure. Bail has been set at $250,000.
- Something About This Doesn't Have Right Ring
- California Medical Board
- The Struggle, the Shooting, the Videotape
- Did Dodgers Carry Grief Past the Breaking Point?
- Tactics of Anti-Abortion Groups
- Young Joins the Ranks of Sports' Lovable Losers
- Smoking Issue One of Health, Not Liberty
- Sadness Replaces Anger Over Death of Lewis
- Fans Having Trouble Finding Any Humor in Explosive Incident
- Refreshingly, Scott Ends Laker Career With Class
- Political Foundations
- SIMI VALLEY : Man Dies in Jump in Front of Train
- For CBS, It's as Easy as Falling Off a Bike
- The Two Parties
- Clippers' Image Is Fine With Them
- El Monte Busway
- Study Says You Don't Have to Sweat Fitness Routine : Exercise: Brief periods of physical exertion can be used during the day for a 30-minute total, experts say.
- Shifting Weather Pattern Clears Midwestern Skies
- Israelis Agonize Over Demjanjuk's Acquittal : Courts: Holocaust survivors are in shock as he is found not to be 'Ivan the Terrible.' U.S. will not readmit him.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Statements on Aide's Death Bring Trouble for Clinton
- Virus Spreads Outside Four Corners Area : Medicine: Officials report cases of the flu-like illness in Texas and Nevada. Scientists say the mysterious disease, transmitted by deer mice, may increase in fall, when rodents take shelter in houses.
- COLUMN ONE : Outsider Navigates the Beltway : Laura Tyson draws cheers, jeers by saying what's on her mind. Clinton's economic council chief is a political novice, more scholar than schemer. She still gets people to pay attention.
- Disney Offers to Fund Programs at High Schools
- Iraq Said to Reject Oil Sales Monitored by U.N.
- Love at First Sound : Acoustic bass player Mary Ann McSweeney is classically trained, but jazz is her main interest.
- Menagerie of Color : If It's Exotic and Part of Nature's Wild Kingdom, Ellen Heed Will Incorporate It Into Her Knitwear
- Man Who Shot to Death Youth During Break-In Is Acquitted
- CHEAP DATE: When the economy is this...
- FBI Nominee Freeh Draws Senate Panel Acclaim
- Pint-Size Prices for Half Pints : When a pair of jeans your child will outgrow in a month costs $35 new, it's worth looking into resale for a better deal.
- Classic Dilemma: How to Expose the Reluctant to the Arts
- Must Stops for Hip Shoppers Who Want to Look Like Hip-Hoppers
- N.Y. Judge Drops Four of Eight Charges Against Key BCCI Figure
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Blasts Rock Italy at a 'Delicate Moment' : Terrorism: Five bombs in three months are seen as bid to destabilize nation at the crux of change.
- Demos Shakarian; Founded Religious Group
- LABOR LEADERS: Nearly 100 female farm workers,...
- FDA Assails Claims About Vitamins and Dietary Aids : Health: Agency study says product labeling in many cases is unproven and potentially dangerous. Probe is examining need for regulatory action.
- S. African Whites Kill 2 Blacks Amid Rising Tensions
- Proponents of School Voucher Initiative Mislead Public, Opposition Suit Alleges
- Filibuster on National Service Bill Continues