- BBC Experts Listen, Learn About Region : Intelligence: Linguists decipher radio transmissions. Paying clients get a firsthand look at what combatants are saying.
- California IN BRIEF : ELK GROVE : Driver With Pipe Bomb Is Arrested
- The Day in the Gulf
- Town Bans Yellow Ribbons on Its Property
- THE GULF WAR: The Battle Front : Humor: Joking in Israel
- THE GULF WAR: The Battle Front : Low-Tech Protection
- California IN BRIEF : BERKELEY : Sub Chaser Getting Chased From Port
- 'Love Boat' of the Gulf Offers Respite From War : Stress: The Cunard Princess, a British luxury ship chartered by the Pentagon, provides a 3-day rest and recreation spot for U.S. troops.
- OJAI : Jail Booking Fees Overtax City Budget
- Blake Won't Throw a Victory Away : Golf: After heaving his old putter into a lake last Monday, he makes some big putts for a two-stroke victory over Bill Sander.
- Presidents Lead the Holiday Lineup
- THAILAND: Foreign investor interest in Thailand--the country...
- Barbara Youngblood: Using Law's Power
- How to Ease the Killer Credit Crunch
- LOTTERY RESULTS
- Winter Sports
- After Much Muddle in Middle, Irvan Leaves No Doubt at End : Auto racing: He shows skeptics by winning. Earnhardt and Allison crash on the 198th lap.
- Winter Sports
- TENNIS ROUNDUP : Lendl Serves Up Five-Set Victory Over Sampras
- Music : Nojima Plays Haydn, Ravel, Brahms at Oxy
- THE WAR'S IMPACT
- Troubled Times : The War Hits Home for San Diego Symphony's Israeli Conductor
- Terry Press has been named vice president...
- EC Rejects Airbus Argument: The European Community...
- Road to Reform Began at Textile Factory
- STOCK GROUP WINNERS AND LOSERS
- THE GULF WAR: The Battle Front : A Little Lobbying
- TV AND THE GULF WAR : Now You Have Your Choice: Killing and Gore for Real or Simply Make-Believe
- Baghdad Turns Deaf Ear to Red Cross Plea to See POWs
- State Farm Sales Hit Record $17.8 Billion in 1990 : Agriculture: The slight increase over 1989 came despite water cutbacks to growers. The drought will make the reductions larger this year.
- Crash of Mail Plane Kills 2; Blast Reported
- S. Korean Trade Barometer Falls
- BOOK REVIEW : A Tale of Voyeurism With a Bit of Horror : SLIVER: A Novel, <i> by Ira Levin</i> . Bantam Books, $19.95, 256 pages
- Luis Escobar; Director
- At Last, Leftists Can Rally Round the Flag : Gulf War: A persuasive Hitler analogy closes ranks on the home team's side.
- Bush's Church Services Jolted by Protester
- He Hopes Not to Leave His Mark on Presidents' Papers
- USC's 'Joke' Memo Spurs Legal Action : Court: Offer to set up Cobb for a false drug arrest results in amended discrimination lawsuit.
- Motor Racing
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Ohio State Beats Indiana in Two Overtimes
- Fullerton Signs Six Volleyball Players
- MET Gets a Revived Theater Life : Stage: A group of actors and writers leases the former Oxford Avenue site of Los Angeles Actors' Theatre. Production could start by May.
- Jordan's Hussein
- Jordan's Hussein
- Stamp Prices
- Forest Service's Logging Policy
- Haiti's New President
- Winning the War
- Forest Service's Logging Policy
- Garrett A. Morgan
- Haiti's New President
- Stamp Prices
- Jordan's Hussein
- Stamp Prices
- PACIFIC REPORT : New Image Down Under : Australia: The government wants to show there's more than shrimp on the barbie. Reforms aim to lure foreign capital and technology, and to compete globally.
- WHAT'S UP? No wonder they call it...
- BALLOT TRAIN: County Republicans meet tonight and...
- AVOID THAT L-WORD: UC Irvine employees gingerly...
- Dannemeyer Will Oppose Seymour for Senate Seat
- SAY, AREN'T YOU . . . :...
- United Effort Stymied Iraqi Terror Threat
- Troops Outracing Medical Network : Logistics: Supplies have reached rear staging areas, officials say, but not all forward combat hospitals.
- Four Magic Words That May Slay a Giant Merger : Utilities: 'Not adversely affect competition': That phrase could become the key to the Edison-SDG&E; proposal.
- Notes on a Scorecard - Feb. 18, 1991
- POP/ROCK - Feb. 18, 1991
- POP/ROCK - Feb. 18, 1991
- TV & VIDEO - Feb. 18, 1991
- TV & VIDEO - Feb. 18, 1991
- Obituaries - Feb. 18, 1991
- THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Time Could Be Running Out for Big Ben
- Nashville's New Melody Means Business
- BOOK MARK : Ideas, Not Oil, Oftentimes Fuel Arab World Changes
- Ballets can be painful experiences for young...
- A Vocal Salute to 'Quiet' Warriors : Anniversary: Mayor Bradley heads cast of notables honoring the Urban League on its 70th birthday.
- Teen-Agers Keep in Touch With a New Electronic Fashion Statement
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL WCC ROUNDUP : St. Mary's Wins in Double Overtime
- Skiing
- SOUTHERN SECTION 4-A WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS : Canyon Is Second to Indio, but Scores Seem Unimportant
- THE COLLEGES / MIKE HISERMAN : Image Builders Find Use of CS Northridge Name Far From Letter-Perfect
- Mole's-Eye View of Classical Grammys
- In Search of . . . : William Marshall
- POP MUSIC : Getting Emotional . . . With a Bang : Suicidal Tendencies scores a Grammy nomination despite a de facto ban on L.A. shows
- Officer Pleads Guilty to Using Marine Planes : Military: Former chief of staff at El Toro base admits to four violations at hearing. He is spared a court-martial.
- Navy Walks a Fine Line in Recruiting SEALs While Protecting Military Tactics
- Trial of Gunman's Brother Begins in Hawthorne Murder Case
- For Noriega, Winning Isn't the Only Thing : Tennis: USD junior tries to avoid the post-Davis Cup blues.
- COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS : Provisions Made for Reservists
- DIVISIONS I-AA, I-A GIRLS' BASKETBALL
- POP MUSIC : Chris Isaak's Songs for the Lonelyman : Thanks to David Lynch, the singer finds himself with a surprise hit and a growing circle of fans
- Designer Dining
- MOVIES : COMMENTARY : The Accent Is on Acting : Gerard Depardieu's success in 'Green Card' shows there's still a niche--albeit small--for foreign actors in Hollywood
- STAGE : Turn East on Broadway : Faced with high costs and a troubled economy, Broadway producers are looking to Japanese and other foreign investors
- Length of Recession Pivots on Consumer Confidence
- Gracing Groups With Novel Names Results in an Ample Array of Aimless Appellations
- HANDMADE : Authentically Amish
- Students Getting a Break on Spring Travel in the Bahamas
- Bill Goltermann has joined Ginsburg-Craig Associates as...
- GOING PLACES : Remembering Abe
- Indians' Lore Held Vital to Saving Rain Forest : Brazil: Researcher believes the Amazon's tribes have much to teach about the ecologically efficient use of the jungle's plants and wildlife.
- Thieves Use Keys to Steal Up to $600,000 From Bank
- Chasing a Rainbow: The Life of Josephine...
- North Dakotans Try Sunday Shopping
- You a Point of Light? There's No Money--But the White House Calls : Politics: The Bush Administration has a program that designates worthy "points of light." The volunteer programs get the honor--but no cash or tangible aid.
- Marine Families Are Stars of Party Featuring Cast of TV's 'Major Dad' : Morale: More than 3,500 attend bash at hangar and mingle with actors. The show has become a big hit among dependents.
- DIVISIONS I-AA, I-A GIRLS' BASKETBALL : Mater Dei's Defense Stops Dana Hills
- Kieishsha Garnes scored 37 points and pulled...
- Storm Prince Upsets Vance Lobell
- POP MUSIC : There's Art and Then There's Money : In terms of who <i> deserves </i> to win, only one artist is a clear, compelling choice in this year's Grammy Awards: Sinead O'Connor
- 'Beowulf' and 'Froissart's Chronicles'
- SLANG U. compiled by Pamela Munro...
- SHOPTALK : In Fine Feathers
- FITNESS : The Perfect Body--in Four Minutes
- No Gamble to See Variety of Las Vegas Culture
- Home Improvements Don't Always Add to Sales Price : Renovation: Think twice before investing in home upgrades, especially in an unstable market.
- Today's Pattons Face Moment of Truth : Combat: The outcome of any ground war will likely hinge on the decisions of a handful of allied generals.
- THE GULF WAR : Words on the War
- 2 Sentenced in Theft of Missing Man's Money
- 'Laura Palmer' Lives : But Death Takes Few Holidays in Sheryl Lee's Acting Career
- WOODBURY UNIVERSITY : Gospel Music to Open Celebration
- Woman Hit by Car Files Suit
- SOUTHERN SECTION 3-A WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS : Savanna Runs Away With Division
- Dave Blaney Hopes for a Repeat of Fast Start in Sprint Car Races
- BOYS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFF PAIRINGS : After Losing Toss, Mater Dei, Marina on Road in Next Round
- Much More Than Success : Taft's Jackson Has Become a Standout Lineman Despite Severe Learning Disability, but the Immense Fulfillment He Derives Might Vanish Soon
- COVER STORY : ON LOCATION : Back to Cape Fear : Director Martin Scorsese loves those old thrillers. Now, teaming on film No. 7 with Robert De Niro, he's (re)making one for himself
- Man Stabs Self at Statue of Liberty Replica
- THE GULF WAR : Business: Canal Shipping
- Claremont Gets Grant for Latino Teachers
- Bomb Kills ANC Lawyer Who Tracked Hit Squads : South Africa: Explosive is hidden in headphones. Colleagues say attack was intended for someone else.
- Bellflower School Plan Is Attacked as Segregationist : Education: Officials, experts debate whether a 'Newcomer Center' that would separate limited-English students from others will help or hinder the children.
- MALIBU WATCH : Arrogance Undone
- WATER WATCH
- Cassidy, Season Left Together : Basketball: Northridge has lost four consecutive games, ruining a promising season, since illness sidelined its coach.
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL BIG WEST ROUNDUP : Hunt Scores 27 to Lead Las Vegas
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Canyons Clinches Southern Division Basketball Title, 74-72
- Earnhardt Wins Grand National; Davey Allison Finishes Third
- For the Record, Sam Snead Had No Fear of Hogan : Golf: He says he was misquoted about his three fears and claims to have been the best in his prime.
- Titans Lose to Long Beach After Desperation Misses
- Loyola Marymount Wins Eighth in Row
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : Tucker Is Too Much for Duke to Handle
- Occidental Chief Swiftly Paints a Bold New Image : Management: Determined to trim unwanted assets and reduce massive debt, Armand Hammer's successor, Ray Irani, gets down to the art of running a business.
- I AM ELVIS: A Guide to Elvis...
- Rail buffs are getting up a head...
- China Tests Waters With Beauty Contest
- First Priority: Blight-Busting
- Teacher Faces 5 Molest Charges
- COMMENTARY : Just Call Terps the Little Team That Could
- UC Irvine Loses Ninth in Last 10, 69-60
- NBA ROUNDUP : Mavericks Edge Spurs, 96-94
- He's Mr. Everything for El Camino : Basketball: Forward Michael Houck is not a flashy player, but his versatility makes him indispensable.
- DIVISIONS II-AA, II-A GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
- Earnhardt Seeks His Missing Link : Auto racing: Although the 38-year-old driver is considered among the greatest of all time, he has never won the Daytona 500.
- Loss to St. Mary's Erases USD Title Hopes : College basketball: Toreros fall, 90-88, in double overtime.
- New Eyes on News of the World : An exhibit will include works representing about 20 artists' reactions to recent international events
- Rafael Serrano at Play in the Fields of Painting, Photography
- Nuby Sears has formed HMS Equities, a...
- Eldon Von Ohlen has been appointed managing...
- Data on Banks, S&Ls; Available, but Be Vigilant
- What to Consider Before Filing for Bankruptcy
- Slices of Indian Life Are on Display in Zimatlan
- Natural Fertilizers
- Would-Be Beach Dweller Suffers Seller's Remorse
- Teacher Shifts Focus From Kids to Parents
- Councilman-Elect Returns Campaign Funds : Malibu: A controversial fund-raising event for slow-growth advocate Larry Wan raised about $9,000. Critics objected to support from developers.
- American Indian Census Count Up : Ethnicity: From 523,000 in 1960 to about 1.8 million today, the steep population growth curve is showing up again in data. Demographers are trying to find out why.
- Snippet by Snippet, He Shaped a New Form for His Talent
- Cold Front Stings the South; Citrus Crop Weathers First Blow
- Lottery Winner Doesn't Have to Share Jackpot With Ex-Wife, Judge Rules
- Rationing Spreads as Cuba's Already Ailing Economy Grows Worse : Shortages: Spurned by former East Bloc allies, the country suffers hardships while implementing an austere self-reliance plan.
- The Numbers
- War That Leaves the Question of Conscience Unasked
- Bentzlin, a 'Hero' at Home Too, Is Honored : Marine: 75 well-wishers offer condolences in San Clemente to the family of a corporal killed in Khafji battle. His alcohol counseling touched many lives.
- Learning the Language of Their Elders : Education: Chinese students spend Saturdays at a school, studying Mandarin and the holiday rituals of the culture their ancestors left behind.
- Rival Rallies Held in Support of Peace, Troops : Ventura: Thirty anti-war demonstrators are vastly outnumbered by a weekly pro-troops gathering across town.
- Carson Council Struggles to Fill Gaps at City Hall
- ARTS FOR AMATEURS : Children Learn 600 Years of Art at Pace of a Year a Minute
- Rosti, Marmalade and Duplex: Bringing It All Back Home
- MONEY FUND YIELDS
- Finding Right Mix to Capitalize on Stock Rally
- Parodies Lost : SUBTRACTION, <i> By Mary Robison (Alfred A. Knopf: $19.95; 184 pp.)</i>
- ENRICO CARUSO My Father and My Family...
- Coming Alive in Death Valley : Vast Spaces and Small Crowds Make the Desert Monument a Perfect Place to Rejuvenate
- Peter Falk's Columbo made his debut in...
- Beauty on the Rocks in Stark Death Valley
- 'Rabbit at Rest' Wins Critics Circle Award
- Studies Link Childhood Abuse to Adult Social Dysfunction : Research: Neglect is tied to lower IQs and misuse of drugs, alcohol. Results also dispel notions related to temperament and prostitution.
- 4 Suspects Arrested in La Habra Alley Slaying : Crime: The man and three juveniles held are believed to be rival gang members who allegedly retaliated for car damage.
- Bernson's Challengers Pin Hopes on a Runoff : Election: The 12th District councilman is expected to heavily outspend his six rivals. But he may be vulnerable on development issues.
- Time for Mandatory Conservation : O'Connor's reliance on voluntary water cutbacks is wishful thinking
- LOTTERY RESULTS : Feb. 16
- U.S. Reconnaissance Satellites Aren't All-Seeing, so Don't Expect Miracles : Intelligence: Our eyes in space tell us a lot about what the Iraqis are up to, and how effective allied bombing is, but they can't see through rubble.
- THE STRONG BROWN GOD: The Story of...
- Komodo Dragons Can Make Your Skin Crawl
- Iraqi Culture
- Waste-Treatment Plant in Vernon Wins State, Federal Approval : Environment: Critics say the site, where hazardous materials would be processed, is too close to residents.
- Struggling to Help Troubled Immigrants : Mental Health: Many recent arrivals develop emotional problems, but a lack of services and cultural barriers hinder getting aid.
- County OKs 114-Home Project of Bible College, Developer
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Death of Housing Law Points Up Planning Policy Conflict : Housing: Long Beach intends to repeal its year-old ordinance making builders responsible for providing low-cost dwellings.
- Cycle Accident Victim Identified
- In Last Round, It's 3 Friends And a Payday : Golf: Pate leads his ex-UCLA teammate Pavin and neighbor Faxon by one stroke.
- Pavin Hangs a 65 In There : Golf: Saturday's score marks his 10th consecutive round of under 70.
- Moore Lifts Toros at Buzzer, 70-68
- Cinefile
- GRAMMY'S GAME SHOW?: Maybe Sinead O'Connor had...
- JAZZ : 25 Years of High Notes : Memorable moments and the greatest gigs--reminiscing on a quarter-century as The Times' jazz critic
- Short Cruises Available in Alaska
- FICTION
- MY LOVE, MY LOVE or THE PEASANT...
- FOOD : Salad Alive!
- San Marino : Quake Standards Approved
- Urban Woodsmen Hustle to Chop Out a Living : Jobless: As state unemployment figures soar, out-of-work West Virginians scramble to stoke fireplaces in prosperous areas.
- Breast Cancer Statistics Back Early Treatment
- For years, he had his mind...
- ELECTIONS POMONA COUNCIL : Political Allies at Issue in Bid to Unseat Soto : Campaign: The councilwoman says her opponents want to return control to the Old Boy Network. Challengers question Soto's ties to ousted Councilman C. L. (Clay) Bryant.
- Postwar Arab Peace Force in Kuwait Reportedly OKd
- Assessing Cost of Bringing Back Wetlands : Environment: Limited tidal action can be restored to Ballona for $10 million. But a full-scale restoration could wind up costing $50 million or more.
- Hard Choices Face Cities With Reservoirs : Clean water: Muncipalities scramble to find ways to meet standards set in the federal Safe Drinking Water Act.
- Earl E.T. Smith; Former Ambassador, Mayor
- Air Raid Adolescence : War Horror Resurfaces for Survivors of Allied Bombing of Germany
- THE GULF WAR : A Bit of Britain
- Bush Waging Personal War, Associates Reveal : Motivation: He's out to get Hussein, as well as liberate Kuwait, they say. He's described as determined yet calm.
- Commuter-Rail Study to Revive Monorail Debate
- Arrival of New Cities Puts Counties on a Starvation Diet : * The revenue imbalance has caused a crisis. Sacramento must place a high priority on a realignment of relationships between local governments.
- 4,000 Give Cleveland a Gospel Farewell : Music: A 500-voice choir, Stevie Wonder and Andrae Crouch are among throng honoring him during a four-hour service.
- Three Schools Dominate Seedings : Basketball: Poway, Lincoln, Christian top both playoff fields.
- Late Surge Lifts St. Mary's Over USD
- SOMIS : D.A. Wants Mannes Ruling Reconsidered
- Home Improvement : Pump Efficiency High, Electric Bills Low
- 3 Students Picked for Honor Orchestra
- Walnut : Street Renaming Studied
- Winners Announced in Design Contest
- Ferraro and Holden Appear to Be Facing Easy Reelection
- 40 Italian Protesters Delay War Shipment
- Mountain View Official Gets Education Honors
- The On-Screen Success of Leigh and Olivier
- Eyes OF THE World : Santa Monica College students send 750 close-up photos to the Soviet Union as part of an ambitious peace project.
- Clear the Fog From Road Plan : Impact report would clarify Bush's proposals
- Language and Understanding : Tokyo and Washington need to encourage teaching of Japanese
- Man's Best Friend: He's Just What Doctor Ordered
- Helping Children Get a Jump Start on Fitness : Education: A program in Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach elementary schools softens the old competitive approach to physical education and stresses teamwork and personal development.
- TENNIS ROUNDUP : Sampras Has Little Trouble Beating McEnroe
- Matadors Renew Friendships in Loss
- HORSE RACING : Getting a Leg Up on Bookies
- Johnson Wins the 60 at Canadian Indoor
- For the Memories, Cal State L.A. Wins
- Oscar Watch
- Reversal of Genre
- Man Freed From Prison in Murder Case : Justice: Jamaican says he was 'railroaded' by authorities in off-again, on-again identification by jailhouse informant.
- Old Friends Rally to a Grateful Patient
- Crash Victim Kirk Douglas to Go Home
- We Need a Drought Scare Before It's a Horror Story
- Firms Hurt by Tight Security at Seabee Base : Economy: Some restaurants dependent on military trade have seen lunchtime receipts drop by up to 50% since the Persian Gulf War began.
- MacLean Watches Bruin Win : UCLA: Leading scorer is out with eye injury, but Madkins scores 21 in 89-86 victory over Stanford.
- Torrance Pulls the Plug on University
- TENNIS / THOMAS BONK : McEnroe Looks for Big Finish
- ON THE PREP PATH / BARBIE LUDOVISE : Savanna Coach Thrives on Game of Nerves
- A Nostalgic 'Babes' Brings Back Memories of Judy Garland
- Overseas Travel Fears Aiding Alaska Tourism
- FICTION
- Names of the Roses
- He Carved His Own Niche in Art World
- Latinos Winning Political Respect in Santa Monica : Minorities: Activists are encouraged by gains on the council and Planning Commission. But a group calls for action in housing, education and other areas.
- Pasadena : Hearing on Arroyo Seco
- War Correspondents Drawn to the Story : Media: Few reporters love battle, but the assignment is hard to resist. And once they are there, combat can be hard to leave behind.
- S.D. Zoo Welcomes Back Its Top Bananas
- When I was a child, we did...
- New Trash Trucks Do Dirty Work : Sanitation: High-tech vehicles allow drivers to pick up garbage without getting out of the cab. Mechanical arms lift special refuse canisters.
- Both Finley, Angels Owe Debt in Deal
- FIGURE SKATING U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS : For Harding, a Day of Firsts and Triples
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Hart Begins Title Defense With 85-28 Win
- Playwright Mednick's Work Returns to a Mainstream Setting
- R. Terrence Crowley has been named a...
- United States Is Giving Up Ground as Investor in Asia : TRADE BOOM: The Rise of Intra-Asia Commerce
- Kyoto Artists Keeping Textile Traditions Alive
- Going Wild (or Mild) : Makeup Artist Helps African-American Women Capitalize on Deep Skin Tones
- Massive Land-Sea-Air Push Expected in Days : Onslaught: Unless Iraq surrenders or strikes a diplomatic deal, the President will order the assault this week, senior Pentagon officials predict.
- It's His 60th Anniversary Preaching the Lord's Word
- If Joe Montana wrote a grocery list,...
- Robert J. Di Giorgio; Retired Chairman of Conglomerate
- The Day in the Gulf
- Teachers in Torrance OK 2% Pay Raise in New Pact : Education: The unions had been seeking an 8% increase. The district school board will meet Tuesday to discuss budget cuts, including the possible elimination of up to 74 jobs.
- Cawdrey Appeal Rejected Again
- PERSPECTIVE ON THE GULF WAR : Force Iraq Out of the Sand Bunkers : The allies must fight highly mobile, flanking battles on the ground--a lesson from Israel's wars against Arab armies.
- Pete Sampras Makes His Goal Substance Over Trendy Style
- Mexican Ports Increase Security
- Trial and Error in Covering the Courts
- Gonzaga Beats Loyola Women
- Happy Days Return : Eckman Stuck in '50s, but He Generates Strong Racing Career
- Quibbles & Bits
- How the Airlines Make a VIP Feel Like, Uh, a VIP : Service: Pan Am found a cigar for a king; United provided true grits for an executive's wife. The extras for influential corporate types and politicians can mean more business later.
- Where Individualism Is the Standard : Elysian Heights: Architectural oddities and the freedom to do your own thing add charm to Echo Park neighborhood.
- HANDMADE : One From the Heart
- Swedish Settlement of Bishop Hill Is a Step Into 19th-Century Illinois
- Stopovers Provide Trip Options : Airlines: There's a way for passengers heading overseas to visit other cities on their scheduled route, often at no extra cost. A few restrictions apply.
- Class Struggle : Enrollment Is Down at Real Estate Schools, but a New Breed of Student Is Coming Up
- Low Bid Aids Push for School Renovation : La Verne: School board approval is still needed for the La Verne Heights Elementary project. Only $1.1 million is available.
- JORDAN: A COUNTRY IN THE MIDDLE
- Study Finds Elderly Tend to Oppose School Bonds
- A Sister's Salute : Family: Marilyn Berns recalls her sibling as an average boy. Gen. Colin Powell's success now has her running to the TV every time he's mentioned.
- Chinatown Parade Marks 'Year of the Ram'