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Defending Truckers
Racism Rhetoric
Times Poll on Asian-Americans
Doctor's Quest
Bill Would Hit Drivers, Aid Schools : Fines: The measure calls for a surcharge on parking tickets. It would pay for stronger security and anti-violence programs on campuses.
Parents of Rat-Bitten Boy Face Charges in Death
Siemens Solar Industries Names New President
Garry J. Rankin has been appointed regional...
* Llamas Plastics Inc. of Sylmar won...
BOOK REVIEW : Scientific Quest for What We Cannot 'See' : THROUGH A UNIVERSE DARKLY: A Cosmic Tale of Ancient Ethers, Dark Matter and the Fate of the Universe by Marcia Bartusiak ; HarperCollins $27.50, 383 pages
Israeli Cabinet OKs Peace Plan : Mideast: Sixteen ministers vote to approve framework for eventual Palestinian homeland and two abstain. Outside, 4,000 demonstrators denounce accord.
State Vehicle License Fees
Opposites
RV Park Debate
Out for Sole Control
Rubens at Norton Simon
Robert C. Maynard
New Home Sales Weak in July; Trade Gap Hits 5 1/2-Year High
* F2M Inc. of Lancaster won a...
* The California Research & Technology Division...
Hewlett-Packard Agrees to Acquire EEsof Inc.
Actress Fights a Big Air Fare
INTERNATIONAL
Seized Luxury Cars Bought With Stolen Money, RTC Says : S&Ls;: A group of employees at Guardian in Huntington Beach allegedly diverted funds to buy two Mercedeses and a BMW.
Disney Still Behind Hollywood Records : Music: Leadership change, losses will not deter company from building the start-up.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Fresno State in, USC Out of Top 25
Vikings Receive Word From Chiefs
NFL ROUNDUP : Most of These Cuts Are Really an Illusion
Rockets Fire General Manager
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Bettis Says He's 100% and Ready to Play
These Three Go for No. 3
GOLF ROUNDUP : Son's Tip Helps Amateur Winner
PREP FOOTBALL '93 / FREEWAY LEAGUE
PREP FOOTBALL '93 / FREEWAY LEAGUE
Ministers of the Interior : USC: All-American Boselli slims to 295 pounds, increases his quickness as he moves to left offensive tackle.
JAZZ REVIEW : Washington Disappoints With a Commercial Show
'Joy Luck': A New Challenge in Disney's World : Movies: In a marked difference from the studio's normal high-concept fare, Disney must market the story of two generations of Chinese women. It opens Sept. 8.
Have Drums, Will Travel : Music: Percussionist Adam Rudolph, who leads the multicultural ensemble Vashti tonight, may well be the Los Angeles Festival's busiest musician. : LOS ANGELES FESTIVAL: "HOME, PLACE and MEMORY" A city-wide arts fest.
O.C. THEATER REVIEW : 'Othello': Giving the Evil Its Due : The Vanguard does well to focus on Iago as the central character. But some of the staging and acting miss their mark in this overlong play.
TELEVISION* Jackson Reunion Details: Taking a brief...
Museum, University Extension Art Classes : ART HISTORY AND CONTEMPORARY ART CLASSES:
Hirson's Wild Ride Astride a Beast : Theater: The first-time playwright's faux Moliere comedy, 'La Bete,' has a history that includes a short stint on Broadway, success in London and such names as Lloyd Webber.
ART / CATHY CURTIS : Lecture Choices: Matter of Drawing a Fine Line
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Trojans Numbed by North Carolina
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Benzinger Homers From Both Sides of the Plate
PREP FOOTBALL '93 / FREEWAY LEAGUE
TENNIS / U.S. OPEN : Court 7: Kuhlman Takes Lonely Way Out
PREP FOOTBALL '93 / FREEWAY LEAGUE
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Offerman Will Return as Shortstop
PREP FOOTBALL '93 / FREEWAY LEAGUE : 1992 in Review
PREP FOOTBALL '93 / FREEWAY LEAGUE
MIGHTY DUCKS NOTEBOOK / ROBYN NORWOOD : Opener Will Get National Exposure
Behind the Story : Danger at Ground Zero : In the daily violence of Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, death now comes all too easily.
O.C. Anti-Gang Tactic Ruled Unconstitutional : Courts: Westminster ban on 49 young men appearing together in public violates First Amendment, judge says.
WASHINGTON : Peace Breaking Out?
Regional Report : EC Racked by Fields of Fraud : Cheating the system is a growing problem for the European Community. Its farm subsidy program has been hardest hit.
COLUMN ONE : Tuning Out the TV of Tomorrow : Four years ago, GTE made Cerritos its media mega-test site. Would ordinary people use interactive cable to shop, learn and play? So far, viewer interest is fuzzy but the obstacles are clear.
PERSONAL HEALTH : Test Kits Multiply Like Busy Rabbits
Documentary : South Africa, at History's Crossroads : A correspondent sees hope for the nation in its long, painful struggle to end apartheid.
Even in Death, 'Fugitive' Can't Escape Loyal Fans
6 South County Cities Plan New El Toro Agency
Coyote on Rampage
Westminster Residents Regret Loss of Crime-Fighting Tool
U.S. Officials Cautious About Mideast Plan : Diplomacy: President is 'very encouraged.' But others warn that tough bargaining may lie ahead.
Tapes Used to Allege Plot to Extort Jackson Released : Inquiry: Singer's aides provide purported comments by boy's father, who has told friends allegations are untrue.
Life-Jacket Bill Clears Assembly
20,000 GIs May Be Sent to Bosnia as Peacekeepers
Small Business Subsidy in Health Plan Reported
Take Your Pick of Vitamin-Rich Veggies
U.S. Faults Intelligence in Failed Somalia Raid : Manhunt: Officials vow new attempts to seize warlord's aides. Clinton cites need for stability.
Coastal N. Carolina Scats at Hurricane Emily's Howl
Brazil Gunmen Kill 21 in Slum
Bill Would Allow Seizure of Firms Hiring Illegals
Do you always feel as if you've gone nine rounds with Junior at mealtime, just because you want him to eat his veggies? Experts offer some tricks on getting kids to eat right, so every dinner won't turn into a . . . : Food Fight!
PERSONAL HEALTH : More Testing for Pregnancy at Home
Wilson Airs Ads to Test Campaign Themes : Politics: Television spots shown in Fresno portray him as a tough governor forced to make decisions that have angered the public.
Jesse Jackson Charges Bias at Rose Parade, Plans Protest
Fighting Hurt With Hope : Education: Two women whose sons were killed at school launch a group to stem an epidemic of violence on the nation's campuses.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Refresher Driving Course to Be Offered
Countywide : D.A. Might Join Anti-Drug Force
CALABASAS : Shortage of Steel Blocks Renovations
LAGUNA BEACH : Severed Cables Cut Phone, 911 Service
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Rally Planned Today to Protest Cuts, Layoffs
Fair Attendance Almost Matches 1992 : Recreation: County event holds its own, in contrast to others in the state. Metrolink service may have helped boost numbers, officials say.
Woman Recounts Tale of Abuse at James Trial : Court: She says singer and his girlfriend beat her unconscious and revived her for further mistreatment. He faces life in prison if convicted on all charges.
LAGUNA BEACH : Group Seeks Support for Hiring Hall
Experiment to Install Video Cameras in Police Cars Approved
PERSPECTIVE ON MIDEAST PEACE : Rabin Steers Israel Into a Ditch
Police Officer Is Arrested in Stabbing : Violence: An off-duty Orange sergeant is suspected of attacking his roommate during a fight in their Hollywood apartment, authorities say. The 18-year veteran also sustained injuries.
Reva Gothelf; Artist Was Subject of Documentary
Youth Wounded in Street Shooting
Maing a Difference in Your Community : AIDS Project Opens Valley Food Center
A Laugh Riot : Aftermath: Inner-city youths learn to find humor in their tough lives through stand-up comedy. A state-funded program is designed to raise self-esteem and build confidence.
TUSTIN : Students to Attend Anti-Crime Session
OXNARD : Animal-Rights Activists Hold Protest at Plant
Insecure Security : Couple Unhappily Cuts Down on Fortifications at Home
NEWPORT BEACH : Trade Group Vows to Oppose Land Deal
IRVINE : IBM Donates Office Furniture to College
SYLMAR : Breast Cancer Buddy Program Starts Up
Intimidation of Brothers Recounted : Trial: A former neighbor describes Jose and Kitty Menendez as cruel and secretive. A tennis coach calls the father overbearing and demanding.
VENTURA : Ex-Carnival Worker Sought in Kidnaping
Trial Begins in Triple-Slaying Case : Courts: Prosecutors say the Lake Los Angeles man planned the killings of his wife, stepson and stepson's spouse. Defense attorneys cite heat of rage.
Gravel Producer Drops Plans for Mining River : Environment: Granite Construction decides that regulations would make it too costly to extract rocks and sand from the Santa Clara.
Onetime Gain Boosts Cherokee Into Black for '93
Breach-of-Contract Suit Filed by Flamemaster
* Two local stockbrokers have been disciplined...
Video
NME Promises to Beef Up Oversight of Its Hospitals
Panchen Lama's Body Enshrined in Tibet
A Starry Night Before the Telethon : The Muscular Dystrophy Assn. of O.C. holds its inaugural gala kicking off the Labor Day weekend show.
Doing Business : The Flavor of Success, and Failure, in Russia : * Ben & Jerry's opened and is doing well. But another U.S. company hoping to export lumber is not.
Lock-Down Continues After Prison Melee
Getting Them to Eat the Right Thing
Judge Lifts Ban on Gang Gatherings : Courts: The restrictions on associating by members in Westminster are found to violate their privacy rights. The city considers an appeal.
Countywide : Free Health Checks Offered Youngsters
THOUSAND OAKS : Inquiry Launched in Rape of Girl at Home
Food of Dreams--and Many Memories
WEST HILLS : Man Given 3 Years in Insurance Fraud
Couple Charged in Son's Death : Courts: The parents of a baby killed by a pet rat could get four-year sentences if convicted. County agency is seeking temporary custody of couple's daughter.
RESEDA : Proposed Billiard Parlor Nears Defeat
SEAL BEACH : Community Center Renovation Finished
Dominant Doubles Team Is Close to Making It a Grand Slam Finish
Bullfrogs, Blades Meet in Playoff Tonight
Pincay Joins Shoemaker as Riding's Elite
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Henderson Makes Powerful Return to Oakland
Blue Moon Won't Shine on Everyone
In Good Humor, Letterman, Leno Begin Late-Night Joust
Obituaries
FBI Agents Track Down Child Molester Who Was on the Lam for 12 Years : Crime: Ventura County's oldest fugitive case is resolved with the arrest in Phoenix of a felon who had failed to show up for sentencing.
Homeowner, Transients' Worlds Collide : Crime: Man's back yard contained a hidden homeless camp. Violence erupted after a cleanup, leaving one dead and one seriously wounded.
Richard Jordan; Director and Award-Winning Actor
SIMI VALLEY : Recreation Brochure Goes Out This Week
2 Bicyclists Killed in Utah Had Cut Short Their Trip
United Way Appoints Interim President
GARDEN GROVE : Getting Out Message of Staying in School
Nichols Subpoenaed
Rivals Health Net, QualMed Agree to Merge : Health care: The strategic alliance would give the two HMOs a combined 1.2 million customers in six Western states.
PLG Acquired by Failure Group in $7-Million Deal
Wells Fargo to Lay Off 424 Employees
AUTOS
BANKING & FINANCE
Many Area Programs Appear Intact in Defense Budget Study
COMPANY TOWN ANNEX
BANKING & FINANCE
Gretchen Pearson and Candi Monzo have been...
Colleges Score Merchandising Touchdown : Retail: USC, which has opened a store in Costa Mesa, and other schools are profiting as sales of 'officially-licensed' items soar.
Iwerks Entertainment to Make Public Stock Offering
Access HealthNet Posts Fiscal 1st-Quarter Profit
Shopping for the Smoking Gun : Yet more J.F.K. files reveal little more than more of the same
Concession Offered to Library Plan Foes : Finances: Deputy mayor says $18 million would go to housing programs, whose advocates oppose sale.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Judge Temporarily Halts Welfare Benefits Cuts
OXNARD : Outpatient Care OKd Again for Cummins
Approval of $94-Million Irvine Schools' Budget Expected
Panel's Criticism of LAPD Ruled Admissible : Courts: At issue is Christopher Commission finding of deliberate indifference to brutality complaints. Appeals judges say report may be used in lawsuit that alleges excessive force by officers.
SUNLAND : Car Collection Drives Some to Distraction
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : An Upbeat Report From Dana Point
Bob Michel Feels a Nipping at His Heels : The Newt Gingrich brand of House Republicanism may be driving him out.
Dwight Harken; Pioneering Heart Surgeon
HOLLYWOOD : Off-Duty Officer Held in Stabbing of Roommate
Analysts Call for Caution Amid Latest REIT Rush : Stocks: Real estate investment trusts are popular again because of high yields. But among four locally, only one gets a nod from advisers.
FHP Appoints Senior Vice President for Public Affairs
Affidavits Say Shiley Recycled Thousands of Faulty Heart Valves : Medicine: The claims, which are adamantly denied by Shiley representatives, could affect other lawsuits against the former Irvine-based medical manufacturer.
David R. Griffiths has joined the Irvine...
RETAILING
B.E. Aerospace to Buy Nordskog for $17 Million
New Winning Act: MTV and the Cash Cows
Focus on Entertainment Stocks
AUTOS
Texas Company Will Acquire Western Bank : Lending: The merger with Victoria Mortgage Corp. could mean that 20 jobs in Costa Mesa will be transferred or eliminated.
* GTE California Inc. of Thousand Oaks...
Realtors Meeting Special Needs of Valley's Orthodox Jews
No Caterpillar Shirt
Haiti Prime Minister Installed as First Step to Democracy
The L.A. School District's Strategy
Environment : A River of Doubt : The Rio Grande's pollution is part of the debate over NAFTA.
PERSONAL HEALTH : HEALTH WATCH : Why Pesticides Seem to Zero In on Women
Clinton Voices Concern U.S. May Be Too Secular : Religion: President urges respect for 'people of faith' who acknowledge that belief shapes their opinions.
Consumed by Food : Many Men Suffer From Eating Disorders, but Shame, Stereotypes Can Keep Their Conditions Undetected and Untreated, O.C. Medical Experts Say
MEDICAL MARRIAGE: Health Net, the state's second-biggest...
Bosnia Leader Heads Back to Talks
Market Focus : The Small Loco Is Very Big Business in Santiago : The mollusk is similar to abalone and just as scarce. Chileans now hope to 'farm' California red abalone.
Health Systems in Bind on Care for Illegal Immigrants : Finances: Federal law requires treatment but funds for state and county are scarce. Reform plan skirts the issue.
PLUGGING IN: The Ojai Trolley, which 110...
Tears of 'Joy' at Celebrity Showing
PUERTO VALLARTA : Bankers Tally It Up
Documentary : Remnants of a Battle : One recent violent chapter in the revolt being waged in the Indian state of Kashmir proved that nothing is absolute except death. Officials, rebels, victims all have a different story to tell.
Task Force Urges U.S. to Rejoin Controversial UNESCO : Policy: The recommendation is under review. U.S. would owe $65 million a year in dues.
Mass Murderer Juan Corona Denied Parole
Cortines Named to Head New York Schools
COST OF DISASTERS : Mother Nature's Mayhem
VILNIUS : On the Road Again
Deal Clears Way for Russian Pullout From Lithuania : Military: Baltic state agrees to delay its demand for compensation. Most of remaining soldiers leave today.
24 GOP Senators OK Parts of Health Reform
Cartoon Essay : Drawing on Life in Moscow
Mozart Camerata Moves to Sundays
THEATER REVIEW : Greenberg's Skilled but 'Real World' Dull : LOS ANGELES FESTIVAL: "HOME, PLACE and MEMORY" A city-wide arts fest.
ARTS NOTES : Third John Denver Date Added
Green Hopes to Remain a Laker : Pro basketball: The free-agent forward says he is delaying a decision to re-sign because he wants to be sure he is doing the right thing.
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Red Sox Put Russell on Disabled List
Ismail Agrees in Principle to a Two-Year Contract
Bookkeeping Correction Gives Pincay 8,000th
Ministers of the Interior : UCLA: At 300 pounds, tackle Parker's aggressiveness makes him the anchor of the Bruins' offensive line.
RACING ROUNDUP : Krone Injured in Spill at Saratoga
Morrison's Opponent Walks Out, Department Store Worker Fills In
Rams Cut Graddy, Damone Johnson; Loneker Remains
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : The Kickers Are Gone . . . Temporarily
After 32 Years, Feola Is Still Rarin' to Go : Football: Fullerton College assistant is always the first to arrive at the office. He says working with the players helps keep him young.
Granada Hills Alum Cicciari Returns as Basketball Coach
U.S. OPEN NOTES : Seles Sure of Return by the Australian Open
Los Alamitos Jockey Critically Hurt
Leslie, USC Players Threaten to Transfer Over Coach Issue
Ready for the Worst : Butler, 36, Says He's Assuming That Dodgers Won't Pick Up His Option for Next Season
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Donahue Takes Walker Out of Race
PREP FOOTBALL '93 / FREEWAY LEAGUE : Logan Wants to Lead Troy Down Fast Lane
PREP FOOTBALL '93 / FREEWAY LEAGUE
PRO FOOTBALL : Getting No. 1 Pick Doesn't Ensure Success
Weekend Box Office : 'Fugitive' Breaks the $100-Million Mark
She's in An (Ivy) League of Her Own : Sara Gilbert Will Stay in 'Roseanne' Cast While in School at Yale
Capistrano Library's Cultural Season Saved
W. Hollywood Galleries Plan Sept. 9 Kickoff
O.C. Names on Debtor List
LEADER ROB? Conservative State Sen. Rob Hurtt...
Koon, Powell Denied Bail During Appeal
Firm Says U.S. OKd Bomb Sales to Iraq : Gulf War: Teledyne, charged with export violations, contends that a secret government policy allowed arms to go to Saddam Hussein's regime.
Jackson Family Members Break Silence, Defend Michael
Doctors, Others in Loan Defaults Listed : Crackdown: Names of 5,000 health professionals with overdue tuition aid appear in Federal Register. Move by the HHS marks a change in privacy rules.
CRIMEA : Armed for Talking
Moscow Absolves Self in Downing of S. Korea Jet in '83
China Editor Gets Life in Prison
Clinton Bypasses Capital Press Corps Via Satellite Technology
8 Rebels Killed in Kashmir
U.N. Still Having 'Bad Luck' in Somalia : Africa: Off-target commando raid is one of a series of embarrassments afflicting allied military operations. And warlord Aidid is still on the loose.
Jones Morgan, 110; Served With Buffalo Soldiers
Roommate Arrested in Santa Ana Stabbing Death
City Hears Debate on Closing Poli Street : Ventura: School officials favor blocking part of the road to help prevent drive-by shootings. Residents fear it will increase traffic.
Cremation Service Held for Slain Grad Student : South Africa: Two suspects in the death of the Newport Beach woman are held. The Cape Town service came as activists condemned use of violence by the black majority to achieve democracy.
LANCASTER : Five Test Pilots Will Join Aerospace Walk of Honor
Umberg Aims Tough State Bill at Employers of Illegal Immigrants : Legislation: Under the measure, businesses that hire undocumented workers would face the threat of having their property seized. The assemblyman expects it to get broad support.
A Dog, a Rifle and 3 Lugers
Heidi's still working! KMPC-AM radio's Fred Wallin...
Obituaries
A Free Lunch : Needy Children Get Summer Midday Meal Thanks to U.S. Program
Panel Backs Chick's Plan to Add 50 to Ranks of LAPD : Law enforcement: Department would tap reservists, former officers and staff of other agencies. Committee also advises end to hiring freeze.
Valley Interview : Renewing Faith in Our Ability to Overcome What Divides Us
COSTA MESA : Residents Try to Block Liquor License
WESTMINSTER : Firefighter Layoff Ruling Is Modified
New School May Not Be Ready for 1st Day of Classes : Oak Park: Unfinished construction of the new Red Oak elementary facility has officials considering plans to delay the start of the year.
ANAHEIM : American Welcome for 4 Russians
SIMI VALLEY : Police Arrest Man After Bank Robbery
TOXIC DISCHARGES
Tough Orange County Anti-Gang Law Voided
2nd Suspect Jailed in Stanton Boy's Death
Kitty Menendez Called Confused, Strange : Trial: Witness says she 'kept staring' into space in visit three weeks before she was killed. The defense also has three others testify about slain couple.
Defendant's Hate for Wife Called Reason for Her Slaying : Moorpark: Only JoAnn Linkenauger's husband despised her enough to beat and strangle her, murder prosecution asserts.
THOUSAND OAKS : Plan Seeks Better Ways to Fight Crime
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : College to Offer Free Travel Forum
Officials Urge Inquiry Into Tunnel Flaws : Red Line: Local authorities seek an independent investigation while staff and the contractor stress that the subway structures are safe and sound. The federal Transportation Department begins its own study.
Austrian Charged With Killing 3 L.A. Prostitutes : Crime: Free-lance writer is indicted in Vienna in slayings of eight call girls in Europe and three here. Though there are no witnesses, police say the deaths have 'amazing similarity.'
LONG BEACH : Police Deliver Pizza With Cheese, Hold the Customer
Signaling New Era for Blythe Street : Housing: Ground is broken for a 50-unit Regency 50 apartment complex, scheduled for completion on July, 1994.
Panel Rejects Mayor's Pick for Animal Commission : City Hall: Critics say Lynne Exe has opposed reforms in the troubled Department of Animal Regulation. Riordan will stand by his appointee, spokeswoman says.
Bordering on an Outrage : Federal judge upset by Justice Department's continued inaction on BNL
BURBANK : $17,000 Raised for Boy's Donor Search
E.P. Thompson; Marxist Historian, Anti-Nuclear Activist
$1 Tax for Hauling Vehicles Meets Roadblocks : Finances: Councilman Schillo says Thousand Oaks has no problem with abandoned cars and trucks. But 15,500 reports were filed last year in the county at a cost of $300,000.
Countywide : Tourism Guide Promotes County
GLENDALE : Man Jailed in Racist Stamp Case Released
GARDEN GROVE : District Screens for Educational Services
Buying In: UnionFed Financial Corp. said Monday...
Ventura Port District Bonds Lose Rating
Little Dandies : The Psychology Behind Designer Duds for Kids
TECHNOLOGY
Stocks Buoyed by Further Dip in Bond Yield
Fortune Petroleum Shows 6-Month Loss
DOMESTIC MARKET SHARE
* American Safety Flight Systems Inc. of...
'Today' Show Commentator to Head CNBC Channel
A Record Rush to Bond Funds During July : Securities: An industry report has some worrying that novice investors are unaware of the risks involved.
Fibreboard, Insurers Settle Asbestos Suit for Record $3 Billion : Insurance: The agreement, which awaits approval by a state appeals court, would cover claims dating to the 1950s.
Let's Get to the Bottom of This : How safe is the Metro Rail subway tunnel?
SPORTS WATCH : Field of Dreams
Cypress : Panel Seeks Input on City's Services
GRANADA HILLS : Deaf Enrollment Low at Magnet Site
Jeanne Delp, Leader in Teaching of Gifted, Dies
Next, Do We Hear a Bid on City Hall? : Running the city library like a video store would suit the Philip Morris privatization scheme.
Cause of Denny's Injuries Disputed by Defense Attorneys : Trial: Prosecutors deny that anything other than the apparent brick shown hitting him on video was responsible. Arguments are key to an aggravated mayhem charge against one defendant.
PANORAMA CITY : Man Gets 3 Years for Falsifying Taxes
VENTURA : City to Reserve Funds for Fire Station Work
John A. Loomis; Retired Judge
ALISO VIEJO : Sneak Preview of New High School
Motor Home Catches Fire on Freeway
WOODLAND HILLS : Pierce Pool Fund-Raiser Gains $5,000
LOS ANGELES : L.A. Appeals Revival of Smoking Ban Challenge
Intruders Secretly Living in Yard of Shooter : Crime: A secret hovel is discovered behind his Winnetka home. Police say resident appears to have been justified in slaying of one man and wounding of a second inside his house.
PACOIMA : Group Writes Letters Asking for Donations
CANOGA PARK : Official Plans to OK Car Storage on Lot
Boy, 3 1/2, Dies in Fire at Arleta Trailer
PORT HUENEME : Murder Trial Put Off Another Month
Fortunately, They Don't Carry Sticks
Marinovich Project Ends, Raiders Cut Quarterback : Pro football: Team says it was off-field behavior that was determining factor. Lofton also waived.