- Panel Backs Dr. Foster's Nomination : Congress: Two Republicans break ranks to give him a 9-7 victory. Dole wants to meet surgeon general nominee before deciding on a vote by the full Senate.
- IRVINE : With Loan Offer, Schools Can Meet Bond Deadline
- School Salutes U. S. Traditions, History
- Mural Honoring Principal Isn't So Simple : Simi Valley: A project memorializing Bob Chall, who died Monday, will have to abide by what parents feel are frustrating school district regulations.
- CHATSWORTH : Student Wins PTA Scholarship for Story
- COLLEGE SOFTBALL WORLD SERIES : For UCLA, a Harding No-Hitter
- LEGAL FILETesh Tussle Ends: "Entertainment Tonight" co-anchor...
- Album Reviews
- The Vaults / CD Reissues : Marvin Gaye's Best Songs Show Off Good Writing
- Next on the Stand-Up to TV Circuit? : Comedy: Wendy Liebman has no trouble leaving audiences laughing, but only recently has she wanted to join Roseanne and Seinfeld on TV.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Outlook for State Economy Grows Dimmer
- Feuer, Yaroslavsky Square Off in Heated Debate : Election: Candidates for City Council seat in Los Angeles' 5th District focus on campaign funding and tactics in a wide-ranging, televised exchange.
- SOUTHERN SECTION BASEBALL / DIVISION I : Barons Get the Chance to Rally
- Garrido a Titan in CS Fullerton's Sports Pantheon : Baseball: His 20-year tenure has produced two national titles, and current team is ranked No. 1.
- Titans, Anteaters Earn Big West Conference Honors
- Networks' Future: Make 'Em Laugh : Television: Following a tradition of imitation, the Big Four have scheduled 23 new comedies among 34 start-up series.
- Japanese Firm Offers Class on Holocaust : WWII: Publisher of article denying atrocities holds employee seminar in attack on anti-Semitism.
- Van Nuys High School Will End Medical Magnet, Trim 2 Others : Curriculum: Officials would rather stop the program than go to year-round classes. The science and math and performing arts programs are also affected.
- Countywide : Holiday Closings
- WESTLAKE VILLAGE : Proposed Budget Cuts Spending in 1st Year
- Memorial Day Holiday Events : Several Memorial Day programs are planned locally for Monday. The following is a list of some of the events:
- MOORPARK : Reunion to Mark District's 100th Year
- The End of an Era : Erika's Bake Shop, a Westlake Plaza Fixture, Will Close; Space Will Go to Blockbuster Video
- NCAA COLLEGE BASEBALL REGIONALS : Long Wait Ends for Long Beach With Victory : West: After game finally starts, 49ers take their time in 14-3 rout of Pepperdine. USC is next.
- NBA PLAYOFFS : IT HAS TAKEN TIME, BUT IN INDIANA, THEY ARE . . . Smitten by Smits : Pacer Center Has Gone From Almost a Bust as No. 2 Overall Pick to a Force in NBA
- Angel Bullpen Problems Look All Too Familiar : Pitching: Lead evaporates when Williams and Butcher can't keep the Red Sox in check.
- Weekend TV : Memorial Weekend Offers a Mixed Bill
- Severn Darden; Character Actor
- LYNWOOD : Gang Member Charged With Slaying of Deputy
- GLENDALE : City Cites Need for Water Rate Increase
- SANTA PAULA : Briggs Trustees Scold County School Board
- Ventura Keys Settlement Looks Headed for Rejection : Negotiations: Officials say fewer than 75 of 300 residents have signed a proposed deal to reduce a tax to pay for dredging the area's waterways.
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- Communities Get Ready to Honor Veterans
- MEMORIAL DAY: Masses will be celebrated at...
- Hankins' Bat Shines in Las Vegas Glitter
- SWIMMING / GRAND CHALLENGE INVITATIONAL : Irvine's Beard Sets Age-Group Record
- PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Calvary Chapel Reaches Semifinals
- USC, Fresno State Is One for Books : College baseball: Records fall and so do Bulldogs, who are eliminated by Trojans, 22-17.
- Courtney Love and the Flip Side of Criticism : Commentary: Female rock pioneers are reviled for in-your-face rebellion, but men are praised for having the same attribute.
- London Brewery Dividend Dries Up
- FLOORING : 2 Types of Laminated Wood Systems Provide Firm Footing, Step by Step
- JUROR REQUEST: They've heard from Roger Williams,...
- BURBANK : 'Way Out' Airport Celebrates Birthday
- '90s Civil Rights Battle Lines Drawn Around Prop. 187 : Immigration: California protest strategy harks back to Mississippi's Freedom Summer of 1964.
- Crowd of 350 Mourns Slain Son of Los Angeles Police Detective at Funeral : Memorial: 'Those . . . monsters who killed him didn't know Jimmy,' father James Farris II says after services in Westlake Village.
- LOS ANGELES : Freeway Bomb Scare Forces Closure, Causes Massive Jam
- CONEJO VALLEY : 2 School Employees Honored for Heroism
- INSIDE & OUT : Mildew Odors Bleach Didn't Kill Can Be Sealed In With Shellac
- New Rules Help Women Seek Asylum
- Food Center Collapses in Rain, Kills 33 in Angola
- Robert Riger; Sports Artist, Photographer, TV Director
- Father Bob Arpin; Gay Priest Became AIDS Activist
- Tiny Island Is Home to 1st Jewish Roots in the New World : History: Sephardic Jews who settled on Curacao in the 1600s founded the oldest synagogue in the Americas.
- HYDE PARK : Boy, 13, Fatally Shot While Walking Home
- After 12 Years, Lesbian Gets Military Promotion : Rights: In settling her lawsuit against the U.S., officer will be presented with major's oak leaf in ceremony today.
- NHL PLAYOFFS : Flyers Complete Sweep to End Rangers' Season
- Graduation Holds Special Meaning : College: It was the largest class ever at CSUN-Ventura Campus. One woman who received her degree began her quest 37 years ago.
- NCAA COLLEGE BASEBALL REGIONALS : USC's Baker Plans to Transfer to Rancho Santiago
- SCC's Le Loses in Quarterfinals at NAIA Nationals
- Game Plan : Satellite Communications Firm Hitches Its Star to Sports
- Candidate Seen as Next President
- Crawling Amid Heavy Traffic, Toddler Saved
- Starr Summons Governor, First Lady of Arkansas
- NEWS ANALYSIS : NATO Show of Force in Bosnia May Strengthen Serb Leader's Support
- Fund-Raising Going Strong in 2 Races
- Children's Festival Scheduled Today
- PREP VOLLEYBALL / SOUTHERN SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPS : San Clemente Faces Huge Test in Final
- PREP TENNIS / SOUTHERN SECTION INDIVIDUALS : Thompson Gets Focused, Gilbert Shakes Slow Start
- Handling Sterling With Care
- Inglewood Political Turf More Like a Battleground : Government: As scandalous accusations fly among top officials, even longtime residents are amazed.
- Fast Track to Fame : Qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 Has Put Mexico's Adrian Fernandez in the Limelight
- STANTON : Park Owner's Offer Averts City Action
- MOTOR RACING : Past Champions Take Victories at Ventura
- Beating Santa Ynez in Final a Tall Order for Village Christian : Volleyball: Crusaders try to match up with twin towers.
- Album Reviews
- Royal's Season Is Blown
- Serbs Take U.N. Hostages After 2nd Air Strike
- COSTA MESA : Water District Shields Workers From Fees
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Vandals Cause $12,000 Damage at School
- Cooperation Needed to Help Heal N. Ireland : Dissension: Glue to bind Catholic to Protestant could flow from a new version of Christianity, leaders say.
- Animator Friz Freleng Dies at 89 : Hollywood: Warner Bros. artist, a primal force in film cartoons, drew Bugs, Daffy and Porky, and was the inspiration for Yosemite Sam.
- Council Gives Privatization a Big Boost : Government: In a victory for Riordan, lawmakers hire two firms to run workers' compensation program for the Police and Fire departments.
- Judge Won't Freeze Breast Implant Suits : Health: Dow Corning had made the request in behalf of its parent firms, Dow Chemical and Corning.
- Patients Defend Asch, Insist Jealousy Incited Accusations
- After JFK's Death, Widow Sought 'Deepest Retirement,' Papers Show
- Comprehensive Care Corp. Cut From Accounting Firm's Client List
- O.C.-Based Comarco to Lose Longtime Contract With Navy
- AUTOS
- Robert S. Dietz; Geologist Studied the Ocean Floor
- OXNARD : Cops and Jocks Team Up for Commercial
- An Unlikely Diva Mixes Musical Genres and Genders : 'I love rock 'n' roll, and there's not much partying when you go to an opera.'
- INDIANAPOLIS 500 / DAILY REPORT : Brayton Has Inflated View of Brickyard
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASEBALL / STATE TOURNAMENT : Rancho Santiago Hopes to Duck Ambush by Host Fresno
- Dodger Loss Is Big Deal in Montreal : Baseball: Unhappily traded Rodriguez gets a key hit in Expos' five-run inning and trouncing of Martinez en route to 9-4 victory.
- HOLLYWOOD PARK : Paseana Could Make Smart Move to Top
- PREP TRACK AND FIELD / SOUTHERN SECTION MASTERS MEET : Esperanza's Pugmire Has Record Night
- NCAA COLLEGE BASEBALL REGIONALS : SOUTH REGIONAL ROUNDUP : Second-Seeded Louisiana State Buried by Rice
- Tennis. . . .Top-seeded Meredith McGrath and...
- Turner Awards Scholarships to Ventura High Students
- Art Review : Bulloch Bridges Art and the Audience
- Brosius: 'Mixed Feelings' in Leaving Youth Theater : Theater: Although the artistic director of P.L.A.Y. has high praise for the Taper's support, he says the 'prospects for growth in the short term were certainly limited.'
- Album Reviews
- INSIDE & OUT : All Wet
- Wilson Presses U.S. to Transfer Dump Site : Environment: Governor says he will ask Congress to act if Interior Department does not give Ward Valley land to state for low-level nuclear waste disposal. Action had been delayed pending safety review.
- Latino Graduation Planned at CSUN
- Ghost of Disastrous Meeting Haunts Preparations for Israel-Syria Talks : Mideast: December discussions broke down amid generals' personality clash. The delicate process of picking the new players is now under way.
- Proposal for Crematorium Draws Opposition : Neighborhoods: Despite assurances of a state agency, those who live near Magnolia Park Memorial Cemetery cite health concerns.
- SAN CLEMENTE : Ceremony Scheduled on Memorial Day
- LAKE VIEW TERRACE : Equestrian Center Operator Files Suit
- THOUSAND OAKS : School Hires Director for MBA Program
- Landlord Gets 12-Year Prison Term for Arson at Two Buildings : Courts: Fires were set while tenants slept inside apartments. Judge, in imposing maximum punishment, calls 64-year-old man a 'real danger to society.'
- Trying Not to Be Hysterical
- CALABASAS : 7 Students Inducted Into Honor Society
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Gibson Homers to Win Game in Ninth--Again
- Album Reviews
- Islands Are a Jewel in Ventura's Crown
- Clippers Make It Tough for Fans to Keep Faith
- Fans Aren't Sold on Raiders' Deal
- There's Still Something Wrong With Baseball
- Kings Need to Learn How to Play the Game
- Santa Rosa Road Repair Is a Mess
- IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Oxnard : ...
- Now They're Close to a Super Bowl
- Worming Our Way Around the NBA
- Century Freeway Photos
- Gallegly Should Dump Hefley Bill
- The Philistines Are at Base Gates
- Hard to Find That Rampant Crime
- Readers Say the Death of Garcia Should Lead to the Demise of Boxing
- Little Compassion Shown for the Dying
- Botanical Garden Has High Potential
- Last Symphony Notes Have Faded
- 'When You Wish Upon a Mouse . . . '
- Obituaries - May 27, 1995
- Obituaries - May 27, 1995
- OTHER NEWS - May 27, 1995
- Judge Rejects 2 Doctors' Call to Cut Hot Line
- Spy Suspect Was Entrapped, Attorney Claims
- Ito Rejects Introduction of Simpson's Statement : Trial: Ousted juror denies she was planning to write a book. Meanwhile, another panelist is under investigation.
- Judge Allows UC Irvine to Keep Fertility Patient Hot Line : Health: Embattled doctors accuse university of harassing them and trying to destroy their careers. The physicians are under investigation for alleged irregularities at the clinic.
- STRAWBERRY FIELDS: Beware, motorists, if you're traveling...
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Fertility Case Response Opens UCI to Criticism : Medicine: What the university knew and the timing of its reaction in its investigation against doctors raises legal and ethical questions.
- Lomax Brings Savvy--and Liabilities--to Chief's Cause : LAPD: Williams' lawyer is known for her insider's knowledge. But some say she is too confrontational.
- Jeepers--a World Full of Creepers
- School Grieves Series of Tragedies : El Toro High students have been shaken by a third recent death. Two classmates lie in comas.
- SANTA MONICA : Heiress's Nurse Pleads Not Guilty to Theft Charges
- GRANADA HILLS : Shots Fired Into Officer's Home
- Northridge Freshman Honored : Baseball: Kennedy is named an All-American although he is mistakenly left off list in magazine.
- COLLEGE BASEBALL / NCAA REGIONAL PLAYOFFS : USC Wins Big; Fullerton Makes It Close
- Shuffled Angel Lineup Gives Pitchers Nowhere to Go
- Los Alamitos Ends Pacifica Streak, 1-0
- MOVIE REVIEW : Friendly to a Fault : 'Casper' Arrives on the Big Screen, for Goodness' Sake
- Gems From Asian Pacific Film Festival
- Fluor Posts 2nd-Quarter Earnings of $55.4 Million, a 16% Jump : Results: Increase is attributed to new engineering and construction contracts, which were up 25% for the period.
- Company Town : VIDEO FACTS
- Lawyer Charged With Pocketing Clients' Money
- VENTURA : Saticoy School to Get 3 Colorful Murals
- THE GOODS : No More Tossin' and Turnin' All Night
- NEWPORT BEACH : Aficionados Turn Up Heat During State Chili Cook-Off
- CAMARILLO : Condominium Plan OKd by Council
- Grads who don't wear shoes: Yale specializes...
- Gardener Gets Offers of Money, Land, Encouragement
- PORT HUENEME : Man Arrested in 2-Car Accident
- Building Managers Get Lesson on Bomb Threats
- COLLEGE BASEBALL : Long Beach State Rallies From Seven Down to Win : West Regional: 49ers capitalize on Southwest Missouri State errors and bad relief pitching to win, 14-11.
- Home Sales in State Lowest in Last Decade : Housing: April's rate is down 29.1% from year-ago level, prompting concerns of economic slowdown. O.C. is off 41.1%.
- RETAILING
- Inside Look at the Law : In 'Justice,' playwright Terry Curtis Fox explores the struggles of a Chicago lawyer and his peers, who may cut corners but try to do the right thing.
- Local, State Leaders Press Panel to Keep Military Bases Open
- HELPING HANDS: Thanks to community generosity, the...
- Dr. Quinn Weds . . . and So Does My Daughter!
- Nabisco Takes Crack at Lower-Fat Nut
- Company Town : Its Game Is Bond, Completion Bond
- Despite Rally, Bond Funds Don't Show Magnetism of Stock Funds
- San Diego Musician, Convicted of Seven Rapes, Sentenced to 96 Years
- Senate Votes to End Penalty for Accidental Killing of Threatened Species
- COSTA MESA, NEWPORT BEACH : Students Hold Protest Against Dress Code
- VAN NUYS : Court Denies Request to Move Menendez Trial
- Computer Experts on Call : Consultants who drop in on PC users at home to train and explain are in great demand. Private lessons offer several advantages over group sessions.
- SOUTH COUNTY : Class to Help Seniors Hone Driving Skills
- CYPRESS : Council Denounces Bill on Land Compensation
- STUDIO CITY : Residents Oppose L.A. Planners' Vision
- Operation Rescue Leader Looking for a Test Case
- Dodgers Talk Back to Mets With Shutout : Baseball: Candiotti goes nine innings, batterymate Prince hits first home run in 3-0 victory.
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Strike Is an Error for Benitez
- Former Raider Takes Volunteer Post at Westlake
- Study Finds Big Insurance Pullback in State : Consumers: Officials find stiff restrictions and sharp price hikes in wake of Northridge earthquake.
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dollar Falls on Rate Cut Fears; Dow Off 25.93
- State's Home Sales Hit 10-Year Low : Housing: April's rate is down 29.1% from year-ago level, prompting concerns that the economic recovery is weakening.
- Bergen Brunswig Named a Distributor
- BOOK REVIEW / MEMOIRS : A Book for Film Lovers by a Film Lover : MAKING MOVIES, <i> by Sidney Lumet</i> (Knopf; $23, 218 pages)
- ENTERTAINMENT NEWS : Hollywood Homes In on Jazz : Festival starts Saturday at seven clubs, including two in the Valley, and ends Sunday with shows at the Palladium.
- Baby Bells Suffer Setback as Panel OKs Reform Bill : Telecom: Cable television industry wins a round with the removal from the legislation of most rate regulations.
- Clinton Calls for Panel to OK Surgeon General Nominee : Health: President urges members to 'do the right thing' when they vote today on whether to advance the nomination to the full Senate.
- Newspaper Ad Frees Woman Tried for Theft
- THE GOODS : A Bright Outlook : New Labeling Could Put Fluorescents in the Limelight and Dim the 100-Watt Bulb
- Family Visits for Inmates Upheld
- OC HIGH / Student News and Views : Fatherhood Has Fears and Responsibilities : Parenting: In many ways, the hardest part was before the baby came.
- Gunman in Standoff at Apartment Complex Jailed : Shooting: Hector Garcia Walters, who held police at bay for seven hours Wednesday while sporadically opening fire, was finally subdued with pepper spray.
- Quake-Wracked Apartments Reopen
- CAMARILLO : City Will Donate $4,200 to BRAC '95
- SUN VALLEY : Statue to Be Unveiled at Retirement Center
- World IN BRIEF : RUSSIA : Walkout Halts Talks on Peace in Chechnya
- THE GOODS : It's Time to Trash Curbside Looting
- A Safety Project's Fight for Life : Nonprofits: A woman tries to persuade MTA to keep funding program for children. Agency says it was not meant to be permanent.
- 'Just Like Home' a Look at Friendship
- Ballet Review : 'Sylphide' Skipping the Charm
- British Writer Enjoying Different Spotlight : Movies: Christopher Hampton, who won an Oscar for best adapted screenplay for 'Dangerous Liaisons,' is now getting raves as a director.
- The Cost in Time and Money Varies by Bleaching Method
- THEATER REVIEW : Into the Snake Pit With 'Boom Boom Room' : Tragic tale unfolds in '70s drama. Though rife with sleaze and hopelessness, the play manages to transcend.
- The Prefix You Have Reached--555--<i> Is</i> in Service
- Deals for the Diaper Set : Outlet has cotton fashions for children, including preemie sizes, at a discount.
- U.S. Defends Handling of Crack Cases : Drugs: Prosecutors deny targeting minorities. But activists demand to know why no whites have been convicted.
- THOUSAND OAKS : Plan to Sell Site of Ex-City Hall Advances
- Hollywood Sign Gets Stand-In for Movie Role
- TRACK AND FIELD / SOUTHERN SECTION MASTERS MEET : Perry Getting Over Her Doubts About Hurdles
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Scout Calls Deal a Steal
- 9 Accused of Filing False Claims After Quake : Sweep: Officials conduct pre-dawn raids from Anaheim to San Fernando Valley. Those arrested allegedly collected more than $70,000 fraudulently.
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Padres Finally Win in Montreal
- PREP TENNIS SOUTHERN SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPS : Woodbridge Puts Up a Tough Fight
- On a Catch Out of the Blue, There's No Doubting Thomas
- Evidence Room's 'Swell' Falters
- Angels Still Look Like Contenders : Baseball: Nine-run second inning helps beat Yankees, 15-2, for a three-game sweep.
- Eastwood Sets Malpaso Records in Motion
- Company Town : Stern Named to VP Post at New Line
- Cereal Giveaway Approved: General Mills Inc.'s plan...
- Firms Recognized for the Innovative Ways They Promote Exports : Enterprise: World Trade Assn. of Orange County honors companies large and small for the ways they changed focus and increased profits.
- REAL ESTATE
- World IN BRIEF : CANADA : Court Rules Anti-Gay Bias Violates Charter
- Dedication to Classics Pays Off
- Patron Gives Orange County Arts Groups $6.6 Million
- Sticks and Stones : Familiar taunts and insults take on a new dimension in Lucinda Luvaas' 'Voices.'
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : Maradona Scores Handily : This time it's the restaurant, not the famed soccer player, that makes its goal of service with a smile.
- Bicycle Safety Project Is Fighting for Its Life : Funding: Her MTA grant in danger, a woman struggles to keep a program for children alive.
- Prosecutors Clear Firm of Fraud in Construction Billing for Civic Arts Plaza : Thousand Oaks: Company that oversaw the project charged city for work never done, but no wrongdoing is proven, investigation concludes.
- Bay Pollution Down, Study Says : Environment: Group finds less bacteria off Santa Monica Bay beaches for third straight year. But it says effort to weaken U.S. water controls could reverse that trend.
- 9 Arrested in Raid for False Disaster Claims
- Assembly Approves Firestone Measure
- SAN CLEMENTE : City OKs $1 Million to Join Countywide Radio System
- U.S. Women's Basketball Team Has Pac-10 Look
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Bell Rings Up $1.45 Million
- It's the Super Scrum : Undefeated Valley Ruggers Pay Way to Play for National Title
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dollar Falls on Rate Cut Fears; Dow Off 25.93
- Bikes Fail Safety Test: Two mountain bikes...
- Truckers Fuel Popularity of Trading Stamps : Commerce: Sperry & Hutchinson Co. is now relying on truckers to save the collectibles and redeem them for cash and goods.
- Arabs Struggle to Keep Toehold in Their Crumbling Section of Jerusalem : Mideast: Israelis aren't only force limiting Muslim Quarter. Overcrowding, poverty and disrepair also threaten its future.
- Donor Described as 'Lover of the Arts' : Profile: Associates say William J. Gillespie has a sincere interest in O.C.'s cultural development.
- A Nordic Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
- Buttafuoco Recognized in L.A.--and Accused of Soliciting : Undercover sting: The mechanic rose to celebrity after his affair with 'Long Island Lolita' Amy Fisher. His publicist calls the arrest on Sunset Strip 'a joke.'
- Students Win Awards at State Science Fair
- ELECTIONS / THOUSAND OAKS COUNCIL : Loh, Markey Lead Fund Raising With $23,000 Each in Donations
- THOUSAND OAKS : Member Settles Suit With Tennis Club
- AGOURA HILLS : Man Denies Guilt in Slaying of Youth
- NHL PLAYOFFS : Red Wings Drive Hook Deeper Into Sharks
- Lee Races Until City Title Is His
- Cal State Fullerton's Kotsay Named Magazine's Co-Player of the Year
- PREP TRACK AND FIELD / MASTERS MEET : Southern Section Athletes Try to Qualify for State
- COLLEGE BASEBALL : Fans Have Technical Difficulties
- MEDIA
- FDA Ruling Will Extend Brand-Name Drug Patents : Pharmaceuticals: Move will hurt makers of generics. Agency says GATT forced it into decision.
- Ports of College : A Floating University Ships Students to Places They Study in O.C.-Initiated Semester at Sea
- Driver Found Guilty in Crash That Killed 12 : Court: Twenty people were crammed into his pickup truck when he fell asleep and it went off the road near Barstow. He could get a 13-year term for manslaughter.
- COLUMN ONE : It's Sink or Swim for Aquariums : Can proposals to build or expand seven Southland showcases stay afloat? Success will depend on who builds first and best, experts say.
- Suspect Runs Into Police at Clinic
- COMPANY TOWN : Friendly Takeover : How a USC Grad Scared Up the Means to Buy Casper
- REAL ESTATE
- Ex-Gov. Carlin OKd as U.S. Archivist
- Mainframe Software Firm to Buy Rival : Technology: Computer Associates International said it will pay $1.78 billion for smaller Legent. Analysts praise deal.
- Military Independence Is Still a Goal for W. Europe : U.S. backs nations' efforts to boost defense after discouraging them during Cold War. But disagreement, lack of financing indicate pace will be slow.
- Philanthropist Pledges $6.6 Million to O.C. Arts
- Taking Celebrity in Stride : Yanni has been around for a while, but his recent climb has been meteoric. He says it's answers to life he seeks, not fame.
- PREP BADMINTON / SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION I CHAMPIONSHIPS : Garden Grove Ends Keppel's Streak at 115
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Formality' a Brilliant Duel of Wits
- Veto Battle Set as Senate OKs Spending Cuts
- Ethics Committee Deadlocked Over Gingrich Issues
- World IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON : U.S. Ready to Renew China Trade Status
- News Bites
- Mr. Tough Guy : An extremist? Hardly. But James Jarrett--militia expert--knows how to get inside their heads.
- Agents Arrest 9 Accused of Disaster Fraud : Crackdowns: The suspects are rounded up in pre-dawn raids from the San Fernando Valley to Anaheim.
- PERSPECTIVE ON CHINA : Era of Tian An Men Is Not Over : Instead of freeing Wei Jingsheng and other political prisoners, even more dissidents are being detained.
- County's Waste Management Chief Resigns : Personnel: Murry S. Cable, whose position was thought to be jeopardized by proposed merger, joins other high-level officials stepping down in wake of bankruptcy.
- ANAHEIM : Marijuana for Use by Patients Supported
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Officials Tour Proposed Dump Site : Elsmere Canyon: Planners gather more facts on possible landfill area. Environmentalists, developers face off.
- Irvine Slaying Suspect Trailed, Held in Seattle
- Time for L.A. to Give as Good as It Gets
- HOLLYWOOD PARK : Opera Score Wins Feature by 4 1/2 Lengths
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : At L'Ecluse, the Wine's the Thing
- National Video Rentals
- Robert Earl Keen on Way to Finding His Own Voice
- O.C. Firm's Collapse Probed : Real estate: Investors, most elderly, are shocked by closing of company that controls millions of their dollars. Authorities examine operations of developer Harold Tobin.
- Syria Looks to Cut a Golan Deal : In the process it revives Middle East talks
- It's Another Dreary May, Only Drearier
- Cancer Victim's Son Honors Her With College Scholarship
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Saugus Man Pleads No Contest to Sexual Assaults on 9 Girls
- Health Director Negotiates Retirement Deal : Government: County package would increase pay and pension for Robert C. Gates. Officials indicate that supervisors were looking for a way to remove him.
- NEWPORT BEACH : Parade Sponsors Face Crowd-Control Fee
- Countywide : Flags, Color Guards and Speeches to Mark Memorial Day Ceremonies
- 3 Teens Charged in Boy's Slaying Kept in Custody
- Refugee's Last Hope for Parents' Visit : Graduation: Chapman student, who says he was leader in Tien An Men revolt, hopes to have his parents here Sunday when he gets diploma. U.S. Rep. Christopher Cox is working on that against big odds.