- BASEBALL : Pitching Enters the Age of the Specialist
- Hart's Connors Passes for Record 442 Yards
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Mission Viejo, Orange County No. 1, Drives to a Victory Over El Camino
- Cal State Long Beach on the Road Again
- ROUNDUP
- PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- Crespi Braces for Meeting With Loyola
- ROUNDUP : Kennedy Rocked Early as Crenshaw Prevails
- Simi Valley Triumphs in Final Minute
- ROUNDUP
- Auburn Teams Face Several Allegations
- TODAY'S COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOOTBALL : At Any Position, Saddleback's Psaros Proves Himself
- Curator Is Keeping 'Off-Balance' : Art: Bruce Guenther, who's leaving Chicago for the Newport Harbor museum, says he's ready to see the world 'in a new way.'
- San Diego Spotlight : It Pays to Perform in This Choral Director's Ensemble
- Impending Return of Kuwait, Iraq Strains OPEC Ties
- Southlanders Sue Drexel Scandal Figure
- ARTISANS: Spothlighting Makers of Handcrafted Goods : Pulp and Circumstance Make Works of Paper Off-the-Wall Art
- COLOMBIA : Success Bedevils Drug Traffickers : Police pressure, legal problems threaten the flourishing Cali cartel.
- Florida Serial Slaying Case Leaves Painful Scars on Community, Families of Victims : Crime: The savage killings shocked a quiet college town and the nation. A grand jury will soon hear the evidence against the prime suspect.
- NATION IN BRIEF : CONNECTICUT : Yale Group to Vote on Women Members
- Lawrence Israel; Ex-Engineer Founded Judy's, G.Hq. Clothing Store Chains
- Birth of Islamic Republics in Soviet Asia Envisioned : Unrest: Fundamentalists' protest in Tadzhik capital is viewed by many as a clear sign of what is to come.
- U.S. Provides Initial Aid to Vietnam for Prosthetic Devices
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : County's Newest Library Debuts
- SEAL BEACH : Group to Celebrate International Ties
- Long Beach Policewomen Call Sexual Harassment Endemic : Bias: Testimony about repeated incidents in the department marked suit by two ex-officers who won $3.1 million. They say abusive treatment ruined their careers.
- PORT HUENEME : Report Urges Jail for Gay Man's Attackers
- 2 Die During Border Patrol Chase
- FBI Assists Simi Police on Inquiry Into Slaying : Crime: The investigators help local officers conclude that Dorothy Mae Brinkley's attacker still lives in the city.
- Jurisprudence
- ROUNDUP
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Hamichart Leads Arcadia to 14-10 Victory
- Their Criticism of Tomczak, Schroeder Continues to Spiral
- Navarro's Passing Leads Orange Glen Past San Pasqual
- ART REVIEW : Straight From the Heart Catharsis: 'AIDS: Fear, Rage, Hope,' a powerful exhibition at Balboa Park, leaves an unforgettable impression.
- AUTOS
- AUTOS
- Southland Jobs on the Line in Bush Defense Plan : * Military: Several Southern California companies are working on systems the President singled out. But the B-2 Stealth bomber and "Star Wars" get renewed support.
- Mary Lawrence, 73; Activist Was Former Actress in TV, Movies
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SANTA ANA : 'Marlboro Man' OKs Lawsuit Settlement
- President of Mexico Visits State Today
- A One-Year Trial Worth Trying : Two San Diego principals want to give controversial Channel One a chance
- NATION IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : Cities East of Rockies Hit by Record Lows
- Surprise Witness Takes Stand in Waldon Trial : Courts: The wife of Billy Ray Waldon, who is defending himself in murder trial, testifies that government agents tried to frame her husband.
- Alcohol Ban Pondered for SDSU Games : Violence: Security official describes student section as 'a war zone' for UCLA game.
- IRVINE : Irvine Co. Reports Campaign Spending
- Oceanside Schools' Art Policy Ruffles Some Feathers
- Developer Admits Fouling Habitat in Illegal Excavation of Riverbed
- Chief-Hunt Panel to Be No Secret : Police: Pressure from inside LAPD forces Personnel Department to reverse itself and name members who will screen candidates to succeed Gates.
- ROUNDUP
- CS Northridge's Hull Earns Glowing Report : College football: Linebacker bounces back from surgery to provide the Matadors with a bright spot.
- ROUNDUP
- Irvine's Banks Falls Short of Academic Requirements
- Kings Are Headliners for a Night : Hockey: A hot tarp accidentally drops on the rink at Caesars Palace, but the show goes on as L.A. beats Rangers, 5-2.
- Burbank Stops Crescenta Valley, 17-14
- TV Reviews : Humor Saves 'Commish' From Self-Destruction
- Shallow Evening With Diana Ross
- COMMENTARY : Avoiding Another Scrolls Access Furor : Antiquities: A scholar offers his proposals on how to handle future manuscript discoveries.
- Padres Defeat the Reds : Baseball: Scoring by bunt and by long ball, Padres win, 8-3, for fifth victory in past six games.
- Top Performers
- Olson Breaks Tie, Keeps Braves Two Games Behind the Dodgers
- STAGE REVIEW : 'Iguana' as Good as Its Words
- Crisis Centers Benefit
- 'Dogfight's' Lili Taylor Is Willing to Battle--or Bulk Up--for a Role
- First National Girds for $5.5 Million in Losses : * Finance: Bank expects 3rd-quarter deficit due to poor economy and bad loans make to Pioneer Mortgage.
- Alleged Wife Killer's Brother Denies Guilt
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Global Nuclear Threat Eased, Hardly Ended
- Turks, Rebels Clash
- Binational Border Disaster Plan OKd
- CYPRESS : Council Delays Senior Center Plans
- VENTURA : County to Salute Day-Care Provider
- New Wave of Weather : Strong Surf Stars in Latest Climatic Drama
- CASITAS : Water Supply Study Will Be Reviewed
- Oceanside
- Corona Chick, Ed Grimley Lead Field for Ed Burke Memorial
- Different Paths to the Same Destination : Golf: Brandie Burton and Michelle Estill are shooting for LPGA rookie-of-the-year honors.
- NOTEBOOK / T.J. SIMERS : Henning Details Shortcomings to Group of Team's Boosters
- Loara Makes Life Miserable for Canyon in 23-0 Victory
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Smith Inherits His Former Role
- Judge Postpones Start of Construction to Expand Sunshine Canyon Dump
- Man Gets 11-Year Term for Killing His Wife
- Literacy Council Graduates 24 Tutors
- Baja Odyssey in Model A Ford Is a Trip Down Memory Lane
- Not for Butterfingers : Veterans, Amateurs Battle It Out in County Fair Churning Contest
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : No, You Go First, Agent Tells Club
- Corona del Mar Rallies to Tie Estancia
- CLU Justifies Lofty Ranking in Men's Soccer
- Belitz Runs Amok in Backfield to Lead Edison Past Eldorado
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Cashen Will Turn Over Mets' Reins
- Sonora Knocks Whittier Christian Out in Second Half
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : In other nonleague games:
- ECONOMY AND INTEREST RATES : Bush Urges Greenspan to Lower Interest Rates : * Government's view: President seeks to end what he calls a lingering credit crunch. Strategy session puts Fed under the spotlight.
- CPC Reports 98% Drop in Earnings; Stock Sinks 27%
- Worn-Out Faucet Valves Can Get Bathers Into Hot Water
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : 3 Retired Judges Given Remap Job
- Small Plane Flies Within 50 Feet of Passenger Jet
- Reputed Assassin's U.S. Target a Mystery : Crime: Suspect arrested in New York is believed to be Medellin drug cartel's top hit man. Intended victims could be Noriega witnesses or Bush.
- 3 Cities' Water Prices Could Rise by 80% : Utilities: Problems may also be compounded for 500 farmers as the MWD considers higher rates to meet a $350-million shortfall.
- 2 Suspected in Restaurant Holdups Arrested at Motel
- Cavers Overcome Tough Coronado, Seek to Repeat a Historical Season
- The Times' Top 10 Teams
- Pro Basketball
- Aztecs' Quarterback Situation Is Up in Air : College football: Coach Al Luginbill can't see a clear starter after watching the film of the UCLA game.
- Another Checkbook Game for Fullerton
- Ducking Marinovich, O'Neil Leads Oregon : College football: Family ties are to USC, but he spurned Trojans because he didn't want reserve role.
- VENTURA : Owner Wins Court OK for Eviction
- PLACENTIA : Girl, 11, Honored for Saving Boy in Pool
- Gunman Sought in String of Supermarket Robberies
- Miscellany
- USC Future Thorny, Not Colored by Roses : College football: First things first for inconsistent Trojans, who face problems at Oregon.
- Pro Basketball
- THOROUGHBRED RACING : East Now Has Monopoly on Breeders' Cup
- GOLF ROUNDUP : Jobe Moves Into Lead With a 67
- Pacific Converts Turnovers to Touchdowns in 35-7 Win
- Devils Beat Sharks in Front of 5,142 at Sports Arena
- HOME IMPROVEMENT : For Investments That Pay, Take Cue From Neighbors
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Bush's Speech Curiously Dry, Devoid of Eloquence : White House: Leaks may have prompted the President to rush his TV talk into production.
- Dalai Lama, in Mongolia, Gets Tumultuous Welcome
- MODJESKA : Comeback's First Steps Are Hidden
- Oona Chaplin; Fourth and Last Wife of Comedian
- Miguel Angel Garcia, 29, was shot and...
- Angels End Saberhagen's No-Hit Bid in 8th : Baseball: Lyons breaks it up with his first American League hit, but the Royals win, 4-1.
- BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Parker, Guzman Bring Blue Jays Closer
- ROUNDUP
- Blanchard Replaces Dunlap at Canyons
- Long Putts Give Walters the Lead : Golf: Five players are three shots back in LPGA tournament at Los Coyotes.
- This Time, Mater Dei's Defense Does It
- Schneider Gets In, Leads Garden Grove : Prep football: Backup quarterback responds after starter Fuentes is injured to lead Argonauts to a 14-7 victory over Laguna Hills.
- Ratt Attack Is an Injustice
- Readers Decry Padres' Reaction to Comments by Dodgers' Lasorda
- The Public's Right to Know
- High School Title Game for Dollars, Not Sense
- Thomas Loses This Vote for Place on the Court
- Hello, Larry: USC Fans Not Happy With Smith
- Dodger Fans Enter a New Brave World
- Dodger Fans Enter a New Brave World
- Stealth Bomber
- '92 Democratic Candidates
- '92 Democratic Candidates
- Dodger Fans Enter a New Brave World
- Are National League Fans Getting Money's Worth?
- '92 Democratic Candidates
- The Public's Right to Know
- '92 Democratic Candidates
- '92 Democratic Candidates
- The Responsibility for Funding Arts in the L.A. Community
- Two People Killed After Chase by Border Patrol on Interstate 5
- Bush Decides to Spare Midgetman; Missile Development to Continue
- Pollution Warning Sounded
- County Criticized Over Death at Dam : Safety: A state lawmaker calls the fatality outrageous in view of 'lavish expenditures' elsewhere.
- City Aid Asked in Mobil-Home Park Purchase
- Singer Takes Rap for Gun Charges; Must Make a Video
- Countywide : Voter Registration Deadline Is Oct. 7
- COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP : In other matches:
- Security Tightened After Bus Shooting
- Hesperia Continues Domination of Quartz Hill, 14-9
- ROUNDUP
- Fountain Valley Can't Stop Beckas, Long Beach Wilson
- NOTEBOOK : Morris Watches Average Slip to .319
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Cypress Women Beat L.A. Harbor in Soccer
- Valencia Rallies to Top El Dorado, Stay Undefeated
- Networks Court Black Audience
- PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : One Night Later, Servite Defeats Westminster
- Esperanza Survives Comeback Attempt by St. John Bosco
- Eisenhower Shows Why It's No. 1 : Prep football: Rialto team, top-ranked in the nation, beats Pasadena Muir, 40-20.
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Howell Throws Again, Feels Good
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Shell Gives Young Good Marks
- Van Nuys Tripped by Marshall
- ROUNDUP
- PREP ROUNDUP : At the Redondo Costa Power girls' volleyball tournament:
- Thompson Criticizes NCAA Reforms
- First American Board Members Deny They Knew of Bank Ties to BCCI
- NATION IN BRIEF : ILLINOIS : Ex-Judge Charged With Taking Bribes
- Yeltsin Resting at Black Sea Resort, Due Back Oct. 10
- 'Sex Pact' Lawyer Pleads Insanity to LSD Charges
- Soviet Air Travelers Must Pack Lots of Food and Patience; Few Complain : Infrastructure: Centuries of serfdom and decades of socialist rule have inured citizens to conditions that would set off riots in most countries.
- COSTA MESA : Shelter Plans to Buy Apartment Complex
- Officer Sentenced for Battery in Drug Arrest
- A Tactical Move of Strategic Significance : Bush's proposals are welcome moves toward a safer world
- Countywide : Bid Accepted for Major Freeway Job
- 3 Hurt After Minivan Swerves off Freeway
- GOLF / LPGA AT LOS COYOTES : Long Putts by Walters Leave Five Three Back
- PACIFIC 10 FOOTBALL / MAL FLORENCE : Neither Hype Nor Hope for Kansas State
- Ireland Sparks Santa Margarita Rout of Banning
- Boxing
- ROUNDUP
- ROUNDUP
- Challengers to the Crown in Country Music
- Producer Asked to Pay if Show Offends
- Kim Il Sung to Visit China
- PLO Clears the Way for Peace Talks Role : Mideast: But group still insists on a halt to Jewish settlements and right to seek Palestinian homeland.
- PLO to Issue 'Positive' Response to Plan for Peace Talks : Middle East: A statement will clear the way for possible Palestinian participation but will not formally agree to attend.
- U.S. Orders New Runway Precautions at LAX : Safety: Federal directive takes into account the wider wingspan of jumbo jets, which may infringe on the airport's taxiways.
- VENTURA : Vietnam Veteran to End Caged Vigil
- Woman With Asthma Calls Clerk a Lifesaver : Good Samaritan: The supermarket worker came to the aid of the customer who had collapsed with an attack.
- Prosecutor Won't Pursue Prosecution of Bernhardt
- Cal Lutheran Is an Open Book for the Toreros : College football: USD still trying to figure out the story behind the inconsistent Cal Lutheran program.
- ROUNDUP
- ROUNDUP
- Commentary Spot Will Remain Open
- Barry Again Given Six Months as Judge Finds Lack of Remorse
- Countywide : Lagomarsino Aide to Appear at Center
- 2 Students Sentenced for Killing
- Parks Commissioners OK Plan for Barnsdall Park
- Poway
- Experts Are Critical of Joint Custody Rule by Judge : Surrogacy: Family law and child development authorities warn that splitting the toddler's time between her biological parents will ultimately be unhealthy for the girl.
- ROUNDUP
- Fans Turn Against Majik Man : Football: Green Bay quarterback Don Majkowski was idolized in 1989 but is being heavily criticized in 1991.
- BANKING
- Crew Used a Simple Maneuver to Dodge Debris, Astronaut Says
- Soviets Sold Off Two-Thirds of Gold Reserves
- Stadium Ban on Alcohol at College Games Weighed : Crowd control: Action is considered at Jack Murphy facility after rash of fights during UCLA-San Diego State contest this week.
- South Korea Promises Investment in Mexico
- ORANGE : Peralta Hills Project Is Finally Approved
- 24-Year-Old Nuclear Reactor at San Onofre Gets Full License
- MISSION VIEJO : City to Pick Team for Mapping Project
- Pair Receive Prison Terms in Slaying of Clergyman
- ROUNDUP
- ROUNDUP
- Notre Dame Posts 1st Win, 34-20
- TENNIS ROUNDUP : Connors to Play McEnroe in Swiss Semifinals
- Aggressive Sylmar Batters and Bruises El Camino Real, 28-7
- U.S. Takes Lead in Ryder Cup : Golf: It is the first time the United States has led after the first day since 1985.
- White Priest Fights System From Black Pulpit
- Tolkien Classic in a Different Hobbitat : Outdoor Production Will Move Along by Utilizing the Preschool's Varied Environment
- New Drug for AIDS Infection Approved : Health: FDA permits use of product to fight a condition that often results in blindness among people with weakened immune systems.
- Bush Acts to Cut Nuclear Arms : Short-Range Weapons in Europe Will Go : Disarmament: President's blueprint eliminates multiple-warhead systems and sharply reduces arsenals. Plans for newest mobile ICBM will be abandoned.
- Robber With Knife Holds Up Bank
- MOORPARK : Homeowners May Be Assessed for Wall
- Chief Librarian to Stay Until UCI Finds Successor
- 2 Charged With Murder in Shooting of Boy, 13
- Leave It to Wally's Son : Crime: The theft of a Porsche has a happy ending when the child of a sitcom star fights back.
- Vanilla Ice Gets Fine, Probation for Gun Charge
- Hayden Goes to Japan to Protest Soka Expansion : Development: The assemblyman says he is making the trip as a private citizen to lobby against the proposed project in the Santa Monica Mountains.
- Johnson Injured, but La Habra Defense Holds On
- Brea's Hernandez Does Enough to Defeat Troy
- PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- ROUNDUP
- Name of This Game Is Sidek : Badminton: Malaysian family continues its talented tradition. Three will play in U.S. Open.
- Rare Downey Pass Preserves Victory
- Thora Birch Wants to Be a Director . . . and an Ice Skater . . . and a Cop . . .
- BalletMet Proves It's on a Fast Track
- 'Jazz Trains' Will Celebrate 'Chattanooga' Track Record
- David Heavener: Hunk Filmmaker or Bullied 4th-Grader Seeking Justice?
- ORANGE COUNTY
- Surprised Democrats Scramble for Credit, Seek Spending Cuts : Reaction: Bush's proposals are overdue, they say. Aspin urges targeting Stealth bomber and Star Wars.
- Communist Youth League, Once a Haven for 42 Million, Is Ready for 'Last Rites' : Soviet Union: Delegates at Komsomol convention are expected to parcel out money to other groups.
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : ORANGE : Border Patrol Says Raid Wasn't Abusive
- Panic Attacks Afflict 1 in 75, Researchers Say : Health: Symptoms range from shortness of breath to a fear of going insane. Experts say that the often-misdiagnosed disorder is treatable.
- Santa Paula Savings Is Taken Over by Bank of A. Levy : Countywide
- ROUNDUP
- Ventura Council Hopefuls Backed
- Lakeside Booster Club Quietly and Effectively Champions Schools
- ROUNDUP
- Dodgers Meet the Challenge, 6-2 : Baseball: Offerman makes two errors, but Belcher's performance gets him off hook in victory over Giants.
- Los Alamitos Edges Villa Park for Third Victory
- PREP ROUNDUP : Foothill Girls' Tennis Team Takes a Step Toward Top 10
- Philippine Dance Gains a Strong Foothold in S.D.
- USAir Foresees a Loss for Year of $500 Million
- STOCKS : Dow Index Falls 11.18 as Bond Prices Rally
- BANKING
- Federal Biologist Stands by Original Assessment of Delta Smelt Status : Environment: The Fish and Wildlife Service overruled his finding that the species is endangered, not merely threatened. He says he was not pressured.
- Apologetic Bates Plans Comeback : Politics: Shadowed by charges of sexual harassment, ex-congressman vies for old seat.
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Electromagnetic Fields Policy OKd
- Punitive Award Against Gates Is Overturned : Ruling: But the federal appeals court's decision in a brutality case stemming from a police raid on the Eastside means the chief could be ordered to pay larger damages.
- Famed Nadadores Swim Club Will Lose Its Major Sponsor : Finances: The Mission Viejo Co. says it will withdraw its support after the Olympics. City officials are wary about taking over.
- MWD's Proposed Rate Increases Draw Fire : Money: Taxpayer and business groups say the public is being penalized for an income reduction caused by heeding conservation pleas. The agency's spending is also criticized.
- ROUNDUP : Barnum, Dice Combine for 5 Scores in 47-0 Alemany Win
- Becker Will Defend Ocean Regatta Title
- ROUNDUP
- ROUNDUP
- The Gulls, who open their second International...
- Homosexual Issue to Divide Disciples of Christ Assembly
- Jury Asked to Rethink Size of Bias Case Award : * Litigation: Judge says he believes that compensatory damages of $6.8 million in the sex-discrimination suit are 'grossly disproportionate.'
- DECORATING ADVICE : Splash of Aqua for Sea of White
- Family Experts Criticize Ruling in Surrogacy Case
- 3 Burned in Gas Explosion Undergo Operations
- NEWPORT BEACH : District to Renovate Lincoln Elementary
- Fire Official in Drug Case Is Reassigned
- Fake Green Card Ring Was Largest in U.S. : Crime: Thirty investigations zeroed in on L.A. print shop as base of counterfeiting operation. So far, nine people have been arrested.
- Granada Hills Stuns Carson Behind Kyle's 3 Touchdowns
- Diablos Make Case for Orange : High schools: Mission Viejo, the county's top-ranked team, defeats San Diego No. 2 El Camino, 14-7.
- ROUNDUP : In other nonleague games:
- Jenkins' Scores Lead Dana Hills Past Millikan
- ROUNDUP : In other nonleague games:
- Parsons Advances in Atlantic City Surf Meet
- 'Blue Palm' Is a Wacky Treat for All
- Southland Jobs on the Line in Bush Defense Plan : * Military: Several Southern California companies are working on systems the President singled out. But the B-2 Stealth bomber and "Star Wars" get renewed support.
- September Gardening Specifics
- CLIPBOARD : Home Value Estimates
- The Philippines : U.S. Overplayed Hand in Bid to Hold Onto Bases
- 2 Die in Border Patrol Chase on I-5
- COLUMN ONE : A Russian Force Is Reborn : As religious freedoms expand, the Russian Orthodox Church is again a powerful influence. But others fear a re-emergence of the church-state alliance of the czarist era.
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : State Barred From Viewing Club Roll
- SIMI VALLEY : Architect Hired for Recreation Center
- Clues Sought for Body Found in Burned Car
- Ventura Steps Around Westlake, 47-29
- Docudrama Adds Tribute From Bush
- Norman Slips Benefit Into Busy Schedule : Music: The soprano will sing Sunday at a UC Santa Barbara recital.
- Health Care Provider Sees Earnings Plunge