- Virgin Interactive Entertainment: The Irvine developer and...
- BANKING : Monarch Boosts Its Capital With Money From New Investors
- Girls Get On-the-Job Training : Event: Orange County businesses--from hospitals to moving companies--observe national 'Take Our Daughters to Work Day.'
- Senate OKs Bill Protecting Children on School Buses
- The Oldest Way to His Heart-- and Money
- Don Pullen; Jazz Pianist Known for Improvisational Work
- THE GOODS : Pacifier Measures Body Heat
- Antitrust Suit Blocks Microsoft Bid to Buy Intuit
- Friendliness and Other Coffeehouse Perks
- 5 Teachers to Receive $10,000 Awards
- Girls Get a Look at What Work Is All About : Daughters--and Sons--Learn What Parents Do on the Job
- Think of It as the $76,000 Ace Up Britain's Sleeve
- Some Advice, for Health's Sake
- Orange County in Bankruptcy : Pleas Spark Anger and Sympathy : Reaction: Shock and disappointment are felt following Citron's admissions, which confirm some officials' worst fears.
- LOVE THOSE LIZARDS: Reptiles are hot, and...
- A Long Walk From Skid Row to the White House : Honors: Tarzana man who once lived on the streets receives President's Service Award for feeding the homeless.
- LA CRESCENTA : Officials Seek More Input on Median
- THOUSAND OAKS : Concert Will Benefit Missing Man's Kin
- Smog Season Starts Officially on Monday
- Community Essay : Immigrant's Plaint: No Card, No Job; No Job, No Visa
- Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Ways to Halt Terrorism on Minds of Many
- Conner Is Skipper, but Boat May Change for America's Cup Finals : Sailing: Interpretation of rules varies, but defender might choose to put Stars & Stripes in dry dock.
- Making Tracks : After Sitting Out a Year, Jenkins Becomes One of the Area's Best
- El Toro Road Alternates Put New Twist on Commuting : Travel: The collapse of a detour around already closed route has drivers buzzing angrily. Even marketing takes its toll.
- A Dodger Fan's Guide to a Night at the Ballpark
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : The Roots Deliver Dazzling Mix of Rap, Complex Rhythm
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Village' a Slick, Scary Allegory
- Theater Review : 'Noises': Ins and Outs of Farce Onstage and Off
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stock Indexes Hit Highs; Bond Yields Rise
- OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : The Price Tag
- OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : Clinton's Anti-Terrorist Plan
- Palestinian Died in Custody of Shin Bet, Israel Radio Says
- BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : Chemistry Inside and Outside of the Lab : PRIZES <i> by Erich Segal</i> ; Fawcett Columbine $23.95, 480 pages
- Orange County in Bankruptcy : VOICES
- THE GOODS : You're Gonna Wanna Healthy Iguana
- OXNARD : City Revises Lease for Struggling Hotel
- Drawing of Suspect in ATM Killing Revised : Investigation: Police seek help in shooting, robbery of technician.
- During Times of Fiscal Crisis, Volunteers Are Ideal Work Force : Motivated workers can save millions of dollars at many levels of government.
- 4 From Base Closure Panel Tour Shipyard
- VENTURA : Bones at Project Site Were of Animals
- LONG BEACH : Suspect Dies After Police Use Pepper Spray on Him
- Center Stage : Jim Edmonds Gets Chance to Prove He Belongs in Key Role for Angels
- SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Fancuberta Strikes Out 14 for Fullerton
- SIMI VALLEY : Ex-Officer Receives $100,000 Settlement
- Bryans Continue Love-Love Affair : Tennis: Twins win two more matches at Ojai by 6-0, 6-0 scores, increase streak to 108 games.
- COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL : No. 1 UCLA Set for MPSF Semifinals
- Amy Hill Portrays Mother in 'Reunion'
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Tom Petty Continues Rock's Tradition, Across a Great Divide
- Microsemi Corp.: The Santa Ana semiconductor company...
- Abbey Healthcare Group Inc.: The Costa Mesa...
- OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : Even Counselors Fall Victim to the Strain : Disaster aid: The prolonged ordeal has taken an unexpected toll on those who comfort the rescuers. Many have burned out and gone home.
- Company Town
- Company Town : History Is Searching to Find Its Place : Television: New channel is one of many ventures facing big barriers as they seek space on crowded cable systems.
- <i> Snapshots of life in the Golden State.</i> : Forget ID Tags: Now You Can Get Your Cat Scanned
- Drought Plagues N. China
- Prom Knights Formally Say Hello to New Traditions
- Vocal About Chorus : A teacher sets high standards for a choir of L.A. children, and they sing her praises in return.
- PERSPECTIVE ON THE MEDIA : It's the Message, Not the Medium : It's ironic that those who think TV and movies contribute to violence think hate radio is just fine. And vice versa.
- Golf Course to Raise Fence to Deflect Balls
- Rally Assails Proposed OSHA Cuts : Labor: Workers and union leaders stage a protest Downtown decrying plan to slash agency's budget.
- 921 Projects Vie for Science Fair Prizes : Education: More than 150 winners are chosen from seventh- through 12-graders. Experiments run the gamut.
- Hollywood Park Offering Special Start : Opening night: Track hopes to attract 20,000 with the featured $125,000 Los Angeles Handicap.
- LOS ANGELES : Photographer Settles Suit Over Use of Shapiro Pictures
- OXNARD/PORT HUENEME : 9 Are Arrested in Raids on 14 Homes
- Helping a Youth Movement Mature Gracefully : Softball: Long Beach catcher Kristyn Frady learns to enjoy her role as team's senior member.
- Pro Club Plays Transition Game : Soccer: Golden Eagles relocate to Moorpark, debut against L.A. Salsa.
- THEATER REVIEW : Rich Emotional Layering in 'Bitter Earth'
- MUSIC REVIEW : A Vigorous Piano Recital by Collard
- Series Opener Stars Athletic Shorts : Film: Huntington Beach Art Center's diverse 'Sports in a Different Light' ranges from fistfighting to 'Sex Games.'
- Safeguard Health Enterprises: The Anaheim managed-care company...
- A Gentle Road to Health : Kinder workouts tone and relax not only the body, but also the mind.
- Gephardt Attacks Cuts in Student Aid : Education: House Democratic leader urges Santa Monica College audience to join the fight against the Republican proposal.
- OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : Voices from Home
- 2 Youths Held in Murder of Forest Service Worker
- Man Injured in Fire After Candle Ignites Bed
- Vendor's Dogged Pursuit Pays Off : Laws: After 8 1/2 years, hot dog seller Mort Diamond of Canoga Park is making headway in his battle to revamp regulations.
- Costly Ways to Reverse the Dollar's Decline : Economy: Efforts to stymie the fall of the dollar might wind up hurting more thanyou know.
- Wallach Out; Piazza Says He Might Play : Dodgers: Third baseman goes on disabled list until May 7, but all-star catcher will wait and see.
- On-Deck Circle Empty at L.A. City College
- Lakers Too Heavy for Van Exel : NBA playoffs: Guard scores 29 points, but it's not enough as L.A. loses to Seattle, 96-71, the lowest point total in franchise playoff history.
- Teen Pleads Guilty in Jordan's Father's Death
- Smith Found He Loved Football About 200,000 Times More
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Love Story': More Sweetness Than Fire
- POP/ROCKNew R.E.M. Dates: R.E.M. has rescheduled its...
- Music on the Edge of O.C. : Avant-garde: The 'Errant Bodies Amplified' series in Huntington Beach offers explorations of experimental sounds.
- Term Limits
- San Diego Sewage
- Selling Libraries
- U.S. Trade With Germany, Japan
- No-Fault Insurance
- Tax Code Proposals
- Workers, Unions Hold Rally to Protest Proposed OSHA Cutbacks
- Airport at El Toro
- Colin Powell
- OTHER NEWS - April 28, 1995
- Obituaries - April 28, 1995
- Obituaries - April 28, 1995
- BANKING & FINANCE - April 28, 1995
- Orange County in Bankruptcy : Guilty Pleas Could Have Effects That Reach Statewide : Repercussions: Some say Citron's action could affect the outcome of Measure R and the future of several supervisors.
- Investigators Believe Bombing Was the Work of 4 or 5 People : Terrorism: Father, son are under scrutiny. FBI says 3 witnesses can place McVeigh near blast scene. Arizona town emerges as possible base for plotters.
- Ex-O.C. Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Six Felonies : Bankruptcy: Plea agreement implicates former assistant. Citron faces up to 14 years in prison.
- OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : Senate Democrats, GOP Clash Over Anti-Terrorism Bills
- OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : Lobbyists Stymie Effort to Trace Explosives : Bombs: Technology, such as use of tiny chips in material, to find blast origin has been around for years. But NRA, others have blocked its usage.
- Citron Pleads Guilty to Felonies : Former O.C. Treasurer Implicates Aide Raabe
- Mazzola's Testimony Drags to End
- Don't Downsize Health Care Without a Full Debate : L.A. County: Consult providers and patients before enacting $600 million in cuts.
- Manning Critic Is Asked to Quit : City Hall: Mayor urges Leslie Winner, the resigning fire chief's harshest opponent, to step down from the Fire Commission.
- AIR SHOW BLUES: It happens every year:...
- County Kids Following in Adult Footsteps : Jobs: Girls spend a day at the office on Take Our Daughters to Work Day. Complaints prompt Navy officials at Port Hueneme to include boys in event.
- FBI Ordered to Investigate Alleged Henley Bribe Offer
- Orange County in Bankruptcy : Popejoy Meets Tough Audience in Measure R Debate : Education: High school students quiz county CEO on need for sales tax hike. 'It got the issue in the open,' one pupil says.
- OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : FBI Focuses on 13 Unsolved Bank Robberies in Midwest : Blast: Officials probe the possibility that those responsible for bombing may have financed their activities through holdups in the Midwest.
- Probe Ordered Into Charges by Henley Juror : Court: Brian Quihuis alleges that he was offered money to vote 'not guilty' in drug trafficking trial of Rams cornerback. Federal judge initiates FBI investigation.
- Financial Inquiry Into Women's Shelter Sought : Litigation: Operators of Eli Home and its Anaheim Hills neighbors are feuding. A $19.5-million lawsuit is on file and a city councilman wants to look into allegations of misuse of donated funds.
- Parent Is Found Guilty in Scyphers Tape Case
- Pub Grub Good for What Ales You
- Montebello Council OKs Settlement to Recoup Frozen O.C. Funds : Finances: City would get 77% of its $33.5 million in the failed investment pool and could sue for remainder later.
- A ROAD CALLED FAITH : A Mexican Family's Struggle to Immigrate to California Is the Basis of a New Children's Opera
- Orange County Fans' Choices
- Wounds That Just Won't Heal
- Friends Grieve for Teen-Agers at Site of Crash : Hawthorne: Officers continue to investigate the cause of Friday's accident, in which four youths were killed and two were injured.
- Judge Upholds Blocking Plan for Headlands : Development: Ruling nixes landowners' suit seeking compensation, sustains voter measures opposing construction of $500-million resort project.
- Rohrabacher Wants to Send China a Message : Diplomacy: Decrying U.S. policy as indecisive, congressman proposes dispatching naval force to South China Sea to discourage Chinese territorial claims.
- Conejo Valley Days Blends Western and Yuppie Ways : Carnival: Thousand Oaks begins its 39th annual event with a mix of amusement rides and cellular phones and espresso.
- ANTELOPE VALLEY : Body of Jogger Who Fell 2,000 Feet Is Recovered
- Judge Orders a Third Trial in Peitz Case
- IRVINE : Moorlach Suggests Councilman Resign
- SANTA PAULA : Inquiry Begins Into Classroom Attack
- PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Tustin Rolls to Victory
- Mark Chapin Johnson, the Orange County Performing...
- Law Professor Nominated for Key Judgeship : Judiciary: President chooses William A. Fletcher of UC Berkeley for U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. His mother is on the same federal bench.
- Panel Opens 1st Bosnia War Crimes Case
- RESTAURANTS : Liveliness Brewing in Newport
- The Lords of the New Church"The Lords...
- Building a Legacy for the Neighborhood
- PARENTING : Sources of Inspiration
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Titan Rally Is Wasted in Loss to Wichita State
- Handwriting on Wall for Canyon : Volleyball: Millar gets riled by banner and leads Highland to 16-14, 15-5, 12-15, 15-8 victory.
- Surf Was Up, but Beach Bum Paskowitz Took a Hike Instead
- Piazza Injured, Dodgers in Pain : Baseball: They beat Florida, 4-2, but catcher suffers pulled hamstring.
- Surprise Victory Puts New Wind in Conner's Sails : America's Cup: After trailing by more than four minutes, he defeats Mighty Mary to reach the finals.
- NBA PLAYOFFS : Disorder in the Ranks Replaces '80s Dynasties
- Fair Exchange : Talented Centeno Leaves Ecuador to Learn Baseball at Birmingham
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Pierce Wins on Villasenor's Homer
- Pacific Sports Deal Revives Performing Arts Triathlon
- KLSX Decries Ad Boycott, Calls Latino Group's Tactics 'Bullying'
- ENERGY
- Machine Tool Maker Fadal Acquired
- MALIBU : Fire Recovery Center to Shut Doors Friday
- SAN GABRIEL VALLEY / COVER STORY : Pasadena's New Era : City Council observers predict that three newcomers will help usher in a period of calm, reason and effectiveness, a refreshing change from the rancor of the recent past.
- Under the Hollywood Sign, Babies Are Coming in Bunches
- R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : Chorale Reaps 'Garden' Benefit
- New Ads Will Aim to Polish the Tarnished Image of the LAPD
- Women's Shelter Sues 3 Foes of Its Relocation Plans
- NFL DRAFT ANALYSIS : Jacksonville Manages to Build Solid Base
- Ex-MTV Exec to Take Prodigy CEO Position : Technology: Edward Bennett says he plans to orient the on-line service toward a younger, hipper audience.
- SRS Labs Inc.: The Santa Ana 3-D...
- International Business : Russian Miners, Like So Many Canaries, Risk Their Lives for Coal : Labor: Perilous, unhealthy conditions--and late paychecks--have led to strikes. The unrest could help undermine the rule of President Boris N. Yeltsin.
- IN THE KITCHEN : Jeepers, Weepers
- Fish Masters
- Getting a Bead on Creativity
- Orchestrating a New Age in Classical Music : New West Symphony, based at Civic Arts Plaza, hopes to cull the best talent from two established groups. But the cost-cutting move has hit some sour notes.
- Young Lives in the Balance : Budget Cuts Could Force Closure of Several of the 19 L.A. County Youth Camps That Seek to Rehabilitate Those Who Are Not Yet Chronic Offenders. But Would Using Tougher Facilities Make Society Pay More in the End?
- WESTSIDE / COVER STORY : A Healing Process
- GOVERNMENT : Martinez Withdraws Bill on Legalized Euthanasia
- 19 Airstrips Found in 'Cocaine Corridor' : Drugs: Loads were flown from central Mexico to fields near Mexicali, then driven across the border. Some officials suspect corruption helped flights go undetected.
- LONG BEACH : Panel Asks City to Defer Fee Hike for Businesses
- PERSPECTIVE ON SARAJEVO : History Turned on Its Head : In Sarejevo, it is Jews reaching out to save Christians and Muslims, providing needed food, shelter and medicine.
- VENTURA : Consultant to Study County Efficiency
- Dutch Court Expands Law, Upholds Euthanasia of Baby
- Rift Deepens Between O.C. Sheriff, Judges
- THE REGION : Serial Rapist to Be Kept in Prison Another Year
- THEATER REVIEW : The Riotous Play--and Not the Size of Venue--Is the Thing : P.G. Wodehouse's adaptation of a Hungarian farce pokes fun at theater itself, in a 24-seat house.
- THEATER REVIEW : There's 'Much Ado' for Bard in Old Pasadena
- FOR THE KIDS : Youths Taking Their Cues on Stage at the Civic Arts Plaza : The new Gold Coast Theatre group caters to student thespians, ages 8 to 18. They'll make their debut in Wilder's 'Our Town.'
- JAUNTS : Outdoors Enthusiasts Expected to 'Head for the Hills' : Gathering will fill Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area with events emphasizing nature, education and sports.
- STUDIO CITY : Parents Step In to Replace Stolen Plants
- Ignore the Lawyers, Help the People : The powerful trial lawyers lobby must not be allowed to stymie tort reform.
- DANA POINT : City Delays Decision on Animal Control
- The Triumph of the Will : Despite war scars, Vietnamese flourish here
- THOUSAND OAKS : Library Is Closed for Quake Repairs
- February Restaurant Closures
- Duck Hopes Dealt Damaging Blow : Hockey: San Jose wins, 5-2, pulls into tie with Kings for final playoff spot.
- Pederson, Castonguay Are Marmonte MVPs
- Smaller but Angrier Crowds See Openers : Baseball: Booing, defiance and protest signs greet many teams after 232-day strike.
- Contreraz Wins With Bit of Help : Softball: No. 1 Alemany does the little things to support staff ace in 5-0 victory over Notre Dame.
- 'Time' in Memorial : 2 Death Camp Prisoners Bear Witness; Their Experience Helps in Staging Tale of Survival
- PUC Proposes Rules to Boost State's Phone Competition : Telecom: The broad deregulation plan meets with immediate opposition from most of the parties involved.
- SchoolPower Foundation Is Back in Running Again
- SHOP TALK : Before Baseball Season Begins, Take Time Out to Buy Souvenirs : Rather than carrying picket signs, fans can show support by donning the apparel from their favorite teams.
- LADERA HEIGHTS : Council OKs $10,000 Reward in Man's Killing
- German Veteran Kills Self
- Grace Paley's Stories Are Painted in Uneven Shades
- LAKE VIEW TERRACE : Meeting on Renewal of Landfill Permit
- Council Feels Wrath in Road Dispute
- CYPRESS : Council OKs Revised Plan for Warehouse Project
- Inaction on Planned Mall Is Bemoaned
- Rupert Murdoch Wins in NAACP Case : Media: Court rejects group's attempt to block mogul's ownership of both New York Post and Fox's flagship television station.
- Vision for Symphony Grew Despite Divisions
- BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Israeli Diplomat's Autobiography Offers Few Surprises : BATTLING FOR PEACE: A Memoir by Shimon Peres; Random House $25, 384 pages
- Senate Panel OKs Bill to Put Cougar Hunting on the Ballot
- BRIEFLY : Cancer: Society Names New Chair of Regional Council
- A WAR STILL WAGED : AT VET CENTER IN ANAHEIM AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY, TROUBLED SUVIVORS OF VIETNAM REPLAY THEIR MEMORIES AND WORK THROUGH LINGERING TRAUMA
- Jewish-Born Cardinal Defends Visit to Israel : Controversy: French churchman's participation in Holocaust seminar was attacked. He says critics discounted his relatives 'who were massacred.'
- TORRANCE : Safety Measures Upheld for Refinery's Acid Use
- OKLAHOMA CITY: AFTER THE BOMB : Radio Station Drops Liddy Show, Gets Threats
- LAUGH LINES : Jokes
- LONG BEACH : Hughes' $100-Million Center Brings 1,500 Jobs
- Countywide : Hot-Air Balloon Event Moves to Chino Hills
- Orange County Almanac
- Drug Charge for Ex-Rock Star : Crime: Former drummer with Guns N' Roses was reporedly found in his car in a heroin-overdose stupor.
- CAMARILLO : 12th Malathion Spraying Completed
- Phebus, Sargsian Favored in Ojai Tournament
- 'Working' in the Abstract, Playing Out Reality : Theater: Laguna Playhouse's take on the show is different than Broadway's, says director Sha Newman.
- ART REVIEWS : 'Boots' Postcard Series Gets Across Message
- THEATER REVIEW : Fred Curchack's Own Twist on Shakespeare
- Blueprint for Success? Try Coors Field
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Short Spring, Short Opener for Appier
- Howard Resigns Position as El Modena Football Coach
- Clippers Will Play 10 Games at Pond
- Mighty Miracle for Conner : America's Cup: Stars & Stripes makes up seemingly insurmountable deficit to win defender final.
- The Long and Short of It Is, Newman's Thinking Big
- ART REVIEW : Identity Crisis : 'Black Male': Art Is Sometimes Lost in the Issue
- JAZZ REVIEW : Weslia Whitfield: A Songwriter's Singer
- Ankle Injury Sidelines Sampras
- Lakers Look to Seattle for Lost Motivation : Pro basketball: As playoffs begin, they'll try to pull themselves out of late-season slump.
- THEATER REVIEW : 'Cycle' Retains Power in Its Return to L.A.
- NHL ROUNDUP : Tie Not Much Help for Canadiens
- PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP
- BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Last Chance to 'Win One for Cowboy'?
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Team Is Keeping Options Open
- MUSIC REVIEW : Andre Watts: Freshly Touching an Emotional Chord
- Exon, Hol, Moore to Battle in Ojai Tennis
- A Life of Wonder and Awe : Books: Michael Chabon's writing struggles inspired his second novel, 'Wonder Boys.' But it's his new daughter who takes his breath away.
- COMMENTARY : They're Well Worth Price of Admission
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Coleman Signs but Takes Huge Pay Cut
- Ripken Brings Baseball Good Cheer
- PREP ROUNDUP : Santa Margarita Golfers Assault Par, Defeat Irvine
- PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Pacifica Prevails in 13 Innings
- EMPIRE LEAGUE BASEBALL : Stockstill Shuts Out El Dorado
- EMPIRE LEAGUE BASEBALL
- Rancho Santiago Wins, Stays Tied for Lead
- New Season, Same Old Angels : Baseball: 51,145 see them waste several opportunities in a 5-4 loss to the Tigers in season opener.
- THE COLLEGES / IRENE GARCIA : It Was an Elevator Season, With Too Much Time in the Basement
- Norway Wants More Contact With Mideast Oil...
- Helionetics' Gamble on a Return to Profitability : Earnings: Holding company lost $21.6 million for 1994. Financier is betting on profits in 1995.
- Fireball Shoots 25,000 Feet High
- PARENTING : Hollywood Siblings Need Strokes Too : When the industry smiles on a child, brothers and sisters can feel left out.
- WASHINGTON INSIGHT
- Executive Travel : Business Travelers May Soon Wait Less
- U.S. Puts Pressure on German Public Procurement:...
- Big Hit to O.C. Economy Forecast if Long Beach Naval Shipyard Closes : Jobs: Opponents of closure say the county can't afford to lose $22.9 million in annual payroll and contracts that the 3,000-worker base generates here.
- Banking on the '50s : New Home Savings Ads Signal Shift in Thrifts' Marketing Approach
- Sports
- PREPS
- BY DESIGN : Dirty Little Secrets : Don't even think about sending the kids to camp with new clothes. Pack old duds. Grubbies. Mismatched socks. Going away for summer should be fun, not a fashion show.
- There Is No Easy Answer on Militias
- The following are the top music sales...
- LAPD Freezes Special Fund for Crime-Fighting Efforts : Budget: Department is low on cash to pay officers' overtime. Spending could be restored this summer.
- BURBANK : Three Tell Stories of Death and Life
- WESTLAKE : Chorale to Perform at Palsy Care Facility
- NEWPORT BEACH : Consultant to Help Drum Up Business
- Great Wall of Covina : Transit: Residents along Metrolink route clamor to learn when--or if--a long-awaited, long-promised barrier might be built.
- PARENTING : What's in a Name? : Plenty, when it comes to choosing what to call your child. It's a decision that could last a lifetime.
- PROFILE : UCSB Professor Unmasks Mysteries of African Art : Herbert (Skip) Cole is renowned for his study of many non-Western cultures. He also shares his enthusiasm with the community.
- Medicare Worries Force Panel to Slow Deficit Plan
- Feel Flashy? Show Off at Best-Dressed Contest : Put those fancy clothes to good use in competition at Conejo Valley Days.
- Stabbed Body Was Anaheim Businessman
- Nationwide Poll on Accents Finds We're, Like, Total Airheads
- Countywide : SBA Will Honor Officials, Companies
- LOS ANGELES : Fleiss Prosecutors Hint of Witness to Back Tax Charges
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Remains of Man Found by Hunters : Castaic: Clothing containing bones is discovered in Angeles National Forest.
- Lawmakers Graded by Many Groups : Congress: More than 80 organizations issue report cards on voting records. No one receives straight A's.
- . . . .Frenchman Christophe Auguin is...
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Karros' Hot Start Gains Importance
- Rudy Seanez's Arm Is Picture of Perfection
- CSUN Makes Noise, Upsets USC, 12-10 : Baseball: Matadors end 13-game winning streak of fifth-ranked Trojans.
- Latinos Protest at ABC Stations : Television: Nearly 100 picketers walk outside Channel 7 as part of a nationwide strategy for more prime-time representation.
- Curtis Takes a Few Swings at the Angels : Baseball: Being traded to the Tigers has not changed center fielder's style or his opinion of the California front office.
- DISH : Pastramic Perfection
- LEADERSHIP: Chatsworth High's student body president, 17-year-old...
- MIXED BLESSING: Last year was better than...
- BEVERLY HILLS : Plan for 99-Year Lease to Bloomingdale's Assailed
- Speaking Class Brings Teens Out of Their Shells
- Shopping Center Proceeds With Plans for Renewal and Expansion : Business: Owners of a retail complex at Kimball and Telegraph roads in Ventura plan to add a supermarket, three new buildings and to renovate the existing site.
- OXNARD : Catching Their Limit of Nature
- Agency OKs Temporary Move of Stables : Thousand Oaks: Group approves shifting equestrian center to Broome Ranch for at least a year until permanent site is developed.
- Girl Fatally Shot at Camp Pendleton
- O.C. Man in Legal Limbo as Mother Suffers : Dying: Son faces charge of assisting ailing parent's suicide try. Proposed state law would not protect him.
- Kieran Kane"Dead Rekoning" Dead Reckoning Kane's...
- School offers practical lessons in democracy : Marlboro College uses town meetings to give students, teachers and staff a say in running the campus.
- 2 Authors Will Discuss Their Intriguing Books : Writers to talk about works, which deal with the New Testament and country doctor in the Colorado Rockies.
- PARENTING : Making Home a Place to Play : With a few touches, your house can become a magnet for children.
- Earth Day Outshines the Important Sun Day : Annual observance celebrates a logical, and renewable, choice for power--solar energy.
- Obituaries : * John Stellman, 44; Software Engineer
- LOS ANGELES : Man Gets Life Plus 102 Years for Kidnaping, Rape
- MISSION VIEJO : Trustee Seeks Review of Schools' Curricula
- RACISM WATCH : Recurring Nightmare
- Oxnard District Seeks to Condemn Land to Build Elementary School : Development: Officials have been stalled in their plans for the property since a deal to buy the five-acre site went sour.
- CALABASAS : Soka to Offer Talk on Civil Rights 'Myths'