- Minimum Wage
- Skelton's Column
- No Need to Hire Police
- Anti-Dump Effort Is Not Elitist
- Adult Education Helps Everyone
- Group Unfair to McDonald's
- 100 Days
- Names in the News - May 19, 1993
- Notes on a Scorecard - May 19, 1993
- Operation Rescue Meeting Blasted by Drums, Horns
- Study Favors Dump Over Shipping Trash : Weldon Canyon: The environmental report says hauling garbage to Utah would foul the air more. Landfill foes are unconvinced.
- Racist Verse Stirs Up Anger in Assembly : Legislature: A Palmdale lawmaker distributes a poem mocking illegal immigrants. He calls it 'interesting' but his colleagues call it 'outrageous,' 'unbelievable' and 'awful.'
- The Great School District Debate--Is Smaller Better? : Education: Studies find less achievement in big systems. But factors other than size also influence success, many say.
- Clinton Vows to Help California : Economy: President is mobbed in campaign-style stops in inner city and Valley College. He says he will pick a 'compassionate but hard-headed' INS chief.
- Big Santa Ana Redevelopment Plan Collapses : Government: The thousands of residents who show up to protest ambitious proposal persuade council to shelve it. Mayor calls it 'dead on arrival.'
- Home at Last : Volunteers Build Room for Paralyzed Boy, Free Him From Hospital Where He Spent 6 Years
- Names in the News - May 19, 1993
- TELEVISION - May 19, 1993
- POP/ROCK - May 19, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - May 19, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - May 19, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - May 19, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - May 19, 1993
- Russia May Back Stronger Sanctions Against Serbs : Europe: Moscow won't rule out military action, envoy says. Foreign minister leaves for peace talks.
- Plastics Recycling Firm Plans Expansion
- Cheesecake Factory Says Quarterly Profits Doubled
- 1st-Quarter Profits Up 27%, Pollution Research Says
- Payroll Firm's Profits Slide 49% in 3rd Quarter
- Real Estate Doldrums Crimp Bank Earnings : Financial institutions: The sagging Valley and Ventura County property markets continue to take their toll as loan-loss reserves are bolstered.
- Salvadorans in Refugee Limbo Face Deadline : Administration considers whether to extend their temporary amnesty beyond June 30. Many have developed roots here and want to stay.
- CODE OF CONDUCT?: Valley College, getting ready...
- State Campaigns for Its Health Coverage Plan
- Sweeping Health Bill Signed Into Law in Washington State
- FIRST/LAST FREEBIE: The Anaheim Arena won't be...
- PERSPECTIVES ON UCLA'S ETHNIC STUDIES DECISION : Pro: Debate Is On Method, Not Goal : UCLA is committed to Chicano studies, but the interdepartmental structure enriches the entire curriculum.
- Bank on Prosperity to Foster Human Rights : China: Keep its trade status intact. It's not in our interest to alienate this most important key to a peaceful Asia.
- RESEDA : Motorcyclist Pleads No Contest in Deaths
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Lewis Appears Headed for Bullpen
- TV REVIEW : 'When Love Kills' Lurid but Persuasive
- Duplanty Longs to Make a Big Splash : Water polo: With Craig Wilson gone, the former UC Irvine goalkeeper hopes to do more than mark time in Olympics.
- 'Cousin Bobby' to Screen as Part of Conference
- He's Doing All Wright for Himself : Music: New-Age pianist Danny Wright has, largely by word-of-mouth, sold more than 2 million records nationwide. He'll play in Tustin Wednesday.
- Home Refinancing Business Is Dropping Off : Mortgages: The lowest interest rates in two decades set off a boom two years ago that kept banks, thrifts and brokers busy, and the pool of people likely to seek new loans is shrinking fast.
- Clinton Pledges Special Effort to Aid California : Economy: President also asks state's residents to agree to sacrifices demanded in his pending budget plan.
- Youth Gets 16 Years to Life in Prison for Murder : Crime: Ex-Ventura High track star Jesse Conchas killed a rival who damaged his car. He had been involved with a Christian group as well as a street gang.
- What? They think this is a fun...
- 37 Schools Selected to Pioneer Reform Effort
- Brawl Mars Unity Effort at Chapman : Race: The weekend fight between two blacks and a large group of white students left three people injured.
- Shooting Victim Calls Her Ordeal Nudge 'to Get Busy'
- Nestle SA May Seek Listing on N.Y. Exchange
- Forbes Picks Weinberger as New Chairman
- Christopher Sees New Hope for Diplomacy on Bosnia : Balkans: He says Serb rejection may create 'new opportunities.' But he concedes U.S., allies are far apart.
- NOTHING FANCY: A new art exhibit without...
- IMPROVING TREND: There are still too many...
- Mudslide Buries Village
- Armed Combat : On Post-Feminist Dance Floor, It's Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way
- Recycling by Visitors to Parks Tripled in '92
- WESTLAKE : Apartment Complex for 1-Parent Families Opens
- INDIANAPOLIS 500 / UPDATE : A Day of Rest for Most Drivers Not in the Field
- Burroughs Losing Another Coach
- Miscellany
- Miscellany
- Tournament Pairings Set in Softball, Baseball
- Cheap Shots Fuel a Hairy Situation
- Stock Offer Raises $3.3 Million: Santa Ana-based...
- High-Rise Construction: Birtcher Construction Ltd. has been...
- What We Can Learn From the State's Unitary Tax Fiasco
- * Scott Pritchett has been promoted to...
- Home Sales Lull a Matter of Cost, Expert Says
- Micro General Corp. Announces Profit
- HEALTH CARE : Grant Funds Research to Ease Side Effects of Chemotherapy
- * John F. Boslet has been appointed...
- No Decision on Charges Against Dr. Kevorkian
- Justices to Review Juror Gender Screening : Law: Lawyers in most jurisdictions have been permitted to create all-male or all-female panels. The high court may curb this power.
- Clinton Renews Pledge of Tax Cut for Middle Class : Economy: 'Give me four years to deliver,' he tells 'town hall' gathering in San Diego. Relaxed, confident President discusses immigration, gangs, defense cutbacks.
- HAPPY ENDING: There were long faces all...
- COLUMN ONE : Time to Die for Killer Virus? : Smallpox, a scourge for centuries, is near extinction. Scientists must decide whether to destroy the last few vials--amid claims of human achievement, arrogance.
- VENTURA : Man Pleads Not Guilty in Pedestrians' Deaths
- Fine-Art Appraisals Offered at Museum
- OXNARD : Student Heads for Meetings in Britain
- Man Killed When Car Hits Pillar
- Developers Expect OK on Office Park Plan
- OXNARD : 3 Teen-Agers Accused of Robbing Market
- Aeronautics Executive Jameson Dies
- GOLF / SOUTHERN SECTION TEAM FINALS : Foster's Finish Gives Santa Margarita Second
- West Denies Contacting Rick Pitino
- Derya Buyukuncu
- Hockey
- Hazardous-Waste Firm Posts Profit
- Bush Defense Costs Not Understated, Panel Says : Budget: Some Democrats have contended a large 'error' would require deeper Pentagon cuts. Report lays to rest a major issue in debate.
- Boy Takes Hostages, Shoots at Principal
- Unions May Get to Keep Better Medical Benefits : Labor: White House plan reportedly will 'grandfather' coverage in contracts. But cuts are likely in new pacts.
- The Great Trade War : A Brief History of Trade
- The Great Trade War : Japan : To Tokyo, Surplus in Trade Is Just Prudence : Country views overseas assets as a national pension fund for when productivity of the aging work force can't keep up.
- The Great Trade War : Singapore : The Island That Commerce Built : The tiny, strategically located Southeast Asian nation depends on the movement of goods for survival.
- Latinos Denounce Clinton Appointment Record
- Sen. Heflin Undergoes Coronary Procedure
- BURBANK : Contract Boosts Power of Airport Authority
- A Walk Among the Stars
- 40 Rally to Protest Nurse's Arrest : Demonstration: The women gathered in front of the county courthouse to support a Buena Park resident accused of practicing midwifery without a license.
- BURBANK : Seriously Injured Boy Shows Improvement
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Davis Looks to Smith for Help With Bat
- SEAL BEACH : City Considering Utilities Tax Hike
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Giants Beat Astros, Bonds Keeps Rolling
- Rebuild L.A. Achievements
- Dana Point Postal Shooting
- ART / CATHY CURTIS : An Opening Question: Can You Count on a Party? : The Newport Harbor Art Museum, citing costs, makes a 'one-time' decision to skip a reception for two exhibitions. Most institutions say the perk is not endangered but that they want to cut its expense.
- Hmong
- Dana Point Postal Shooting
- Advice
- Dana Point Postal Shooting
- Blacks Flex Buying Power : Advertising Studies Reveal Strength of African-American Consumers
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Inches Up as Bond Yields : Hit 6-Week High Market Overview : <i> Highlights of Monday's market activity</i>
- Delphi Shows 4th-Quarter Earnings of $14,000
- MURPHY'S BOY: A running gag on the...
- Original Suspects in Murders of 7 in Fresno Cleared
- People : Music Takes a Bookish Turn
- Tutors Show Children a World Beyond Poverty : Volunteerism: An Orange County group helps needy and homeless children gain academic skills. They also teach self-confidence and love.
- 2nd Infant Gets Gene Therapy for Immune System Disorder
- SUN VALLEY : Coalition Gets $67,000 For Glenwood Center
- LAGUNA BEACH : Fiscal Surgeons Face Biting the Budget
- 'Tax Revolt' Protests Set in Simi, Ventura
- WESTMINSTER : Community Block Funds Allocated
- Garcetti, Hahn Oppose Special Prosecutor Bill : Laws: They say city job being considered by Assembly is unneeded. Ethics panel official accuses them of betraying voter-approved reforms.
- Blues Traveler's Positive Spin : Pop music: Blues Traveler isn't jealous of the Spin Doctors, a band it inspired. 'It was like your little brother growing up,' says singer John Popper.
- Latest in Disaster T-Shirts Aims to Shrink Deficit
- $470,000 Loss Posted by Blood Products Maker
- Burlington Air Wins GM Pact: Burlington Air...
- Time Not on Their Side, Say Women With Implants : Health: Angry and scared, they say they cannot afford to wait until late 1994 for the results of government studies.
- Life Can Turn Ugly, Even on the Venice Boardwalk : Crime: Theft, violence and Sunday's gang fight are seen as evidence that the colorful year-round street fair may be on the verge of a dangerous new age.
- LOS ANGELES : Judge Refuses to Accept Deadlock in Officer's Trial
- SIMI VALLEY : 2% Raise a Possibility for School Employees
- SIMI VALLEY : City Council Rejects Rebate Plan for Toilets
- SANTA ANA : Rancho Santiago to Hold Graduation
- SUNLAND : School Opens Library in Shop Room
- Sure Animals Talk, Once You Break the Ice
- LITERATURE WATCH : Of Poodles & Noodles
- Little Fights to Keep Alcohol Away From Where Trouble Brews
- Michelle Perry
- USC Advances to NCAA Final; UCLA Is Beaten : College tennis: The Trojans sweep past Texas, 5-0, and will face Georgia, which defeated the Bruins, 5-4, in a match lasting nearly seven hours.
- Letter Campaigns Fail to Save Shows
- PEOPLE WATCH
- * Judy Johnson has formed Sterling Communications,...
- Syncor International Sells 8 Home-Infusion Sites
- Peter G. Ratcliffe has been appointed president...
- Public Relations Companies Win Protos Awards
- DCC Compact Classics Reports 1st-Quarter Profit
- The Great Trade War : Home Front : A Day at L. A.'s Port: World Trade Writ Tiny : A small armada arrives with manufactures from Asia, while freighters take on U.S. scrap iron and coal for export.
- STONEWALLING: Enemies of the proposed Elsmere Canyon...
- STRETCH TIME: From April to June, the...
- State's Strongest Quake of Year Jars Desert Area : Seismology: The 6.0 temblor is centered southeast of Bishop. It is widely felt but does little damage.
- The Great Trade War : ONE-COMMODITY COUNTRIES
- THOUSAND OAKS : Annual Recycling Day Scheduled Saturday
- County Hospital to Lay Off 25 Employees : Health care: Nearly all affected are middle managers. No doctors or nurses are included. Officials say there were no other options and that the staff cuts will allow the facility to break even.
- 2 Men to Stand Trial in Slaying at ATM : Court: Both face murder charges in the March death of a Lancaster man. Photos from a bank camera are used as evidence.
- Rent Dispute Brings Panel Back Into Focus
- VENTURA : Small Fire at Hotel Causes $5,500 Damage
- Miscellany
- Same Player, Same Place, Same Result: Bulls Win : NBA playoffs: Chicago eliminates the Cavaliers on Michael Jordan's game-winning shot at the buzzer (again).
- City May Begin Killing B Team System by Fall
- Piazza Is a Hit, but Is He a Catch?
- NOTES : King Injury List Grows; Kurri Has Wrist Sprain
- ENERGY
- * John R. Gates has been appointed...
- HEALTH CARE
- The Great Trade War : People : U.S. Lawyer in Europe Attracts a World of Clients : Brussels-based American attorney defends an international array of companies charged with 'dumping.'
- 60 Protesting Ohio Incinerator Are Arrested Near White House
- Personal Health : Walking Is Best Step Toward Better Fitness
- The Great Trade War : Opinion : Protectionism Is Not the Solution : U.S. companies need support, not closed markets, to remain competitive. Research and innovation are key.
- Decisions : Ventura
- 2 Men Arrested in Ice Pick Slaying Outside Ojai Party
- Oak Park Schools Chief Brings Unusual Perspective to Her Job
- SHERMAN OAKS : Yaroslavsky to Meet With Homeowners
- Focus on Entertainment : Spotlight: General Electric Co.
- Medical Kit Manufacturer Says Earnings Fell 36%
- Sugar Price Controls Sharply Criticized : Regulation: A federal program protects U.S. growers and processors, but it also adds at least $1.4 billion to the yearly cost of food, a GAO report says.
- Wahlco Environmental Lands $7 Million in Contracts
- * Walter B. Reinhold has been elected...
- Kmart Blames Bad Weather for Earnings Plunge
- Attention Deficit Disorder: Facing Facts : Research: Drugs don't cure children with ADD or make them learn, according to a UCI study, commissioned by the U.S. Department of Education, to be discussed at a local seminar.
- Bill Giving Tax Break to Manufacturers Passes Test
- LOSING PATIENCE: As President Clinton visits Southern...
- $10,000 Reward Set in Bank Heist
- One Less Voice for Drug Reform
- Court Rejects NCAA Eligibility Challenge
- Dodgers Find a Happy Ending : Baseball: Snyder's 10th-inning single drives in Webster, beats Reds, 5-4.
- RADIO
- Computers With New and Faster Chip Introduced : Technology: AST, Advanced Logic unveil machines featuring Intel's Pentium microprocessor, 40% speedier than the 486. Other makers will be heard from soon.
- David S. Helwig has been appointed chief...
- H&H; Oil Tool Posts Profit in 1st Quarter
- Los Angeles-based Rykoff-Sexton Inc. has named Richard...
- Serbs Burning Homes to Block Muslims' Return
- Uzbekistan Cuts Vital Links With Kyrgyzstan
- The Great Trade War : Driven to Think Globally
- Countywide : Freeway Widening Forces Closures
- BREA : Council to Consider Hiring Proposal
- Mr. Webber, Get Thee to 'Island'
- Miscellany
- Haning Named Olympic Festival Softball Coach
- Horse Racing
- About 500 Test Their Skills for College Scouts
- Marching to Beep of Her Own Drum
- Martin Lawrence Sells Subsidiary to Stockholder
- Venerable Craft Plays to a Larger Clientele : Small business: Violin repair has changed little in 300 years. But a Glendale shop is seeing increasing demand, reflecting a nationwide trend.
- Office Vacancy Rates Continue to Fall in 1st Quarter : Real Estate: At 18.5%, levels are down from 20.1% in last period of 1992. Rental prices are also still dropping.
- Company Town : Gary Gersh Quits Geffen; New Job at Capitol Rumored
- Credit Firms Attempt to Clean Up Act : Reforms: Consumer complaints prompt industry to take self-imposed steps, but critics say government regulation still needed.
- GROWING: Another area doing a bit better...
- Bentsen Introduces Waco Inquiry Panel : Investigation: The three outsiders will ensure a fair review, Treasury secretary vows. Probe focuses on cult shootout that killed federal agents.
- Gold Country's Heroine Tarnishes : Courts: Some idolized Ellie Nesler after she killed her son's alleged molester. But as her troubled past has come to light, Hollywood and townsfolk keep their distance.
- They're of One Voice: Hall Is a Great, If Balding, Guy
- The Great Trade War : The Staff for 'The Great Trade War'
- Pink and Parked : Neighborhoods: Balboa Island residents wish bus turned motor home would hit the road. But officials say it's legal for the vehicle to sit at their curbs.
- Airport Authority Increases Control : Burbank: An agreement creates a panel to decide personnel issues involving Lockheed officials who operate the facility.
- Mixing It Up : 30 Bartenders Compete for Prizes With Their Special Concoctions
- CAL STATE FULLERTON NOTES : DeWalt Selected Best in Big West
- Kings' Offense Shuts Down, 4-1 : Game 1: They get only one shot on goal during the third period. Gilmour has two goals, two assists for Toronto.
- Ewing Is Getting Too Hot to Handle
- O.C. JAZZ REVIEW : 30 Jazz Musicians Let It All Out for 'Ego-Fest III'
- Murder Trial Begins for 2 German Skinheads : Neo-Nazism: They are accused of arson attack on Turkish family. The case symbolizes the nation's unfinished battle with its history.
- Banks Barely Record a Profit in '92 : Finance: Bad loans, the recession and tougher regulations combine to keep total earnings of county institutions at a mere $522,000.
- Ken Jones; L.A.'s 1st Black Anchorman
- A New Wrinkle for Retin-A: It May Prevent Some Cancers
- Roth Fund Event Is Expected to Help Pay Fine
- HAT CHECK: Prosecutor Bryan Brown once tried...
- Tip Leads to Car Loaded With Pot
- Nixon Saw Watergate as 'Routine,' Tapes Show : Politics: In newly released recordings, the former President gives little weight to the break-in that later led to his resignation.
- BURBANK : Street Improvement Work to Shut Lanes
- Way Paved for Starting Work on Car-Pool Lanes
- VAN NUYS : Arrest of Bailiff in Sex Case Confirmed
- Babbitt's Talk With Soka Surprises Agency
- Message to Babbitt From the Mojave : Secretary should require nuclear-dump hearings
- Gilmour's Play Makes Kings Sick : Maple Leafs: Weakened by flu, Toronto center has a hand in all four goals and challenges L.A. to fight back.
- ART REVIEW : Alison Saar: Big Ideas and Considerable Skill
- STAGE
- Idol Gossip : The once-scholarly craft of biography has mutated into a scramble for scandal. Is nothing--and no one--sacred now?
- CALIFORNIA ALBUM : Writers Defeat Fees for Poetic License : San Francisco politicians trade doggerel in battle over whether the city can require a permit for coffeehouses and bars where poets recite their work.
- Chung to Pair With Rather at CBS News Anchor Desk
- BOOK REVIEW : A Child's Ability to Live Deeply in Present : THE GETTING OF WISDOM, <i> by Henry Handel Richardson</i> , Mercury House $25<i> ,</i> 233 <i> pages</i>
- For Love of the Game : In Challenger League for handicapped children, they don't bother to keep score. And everybody wins.
- The Great Trade War of 1994?
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Trustee Is Reelected to State Organization
- Metalwork Pact Approved in One E. German State
- NEWPORT BEACH : Kemp to Get Award From County Group
- Artificial Liver Used in Historic Operation : Medicine: Woman is kept alive for 14 hours until a second human donor is found. Doctor says it is the first time a patient's malfunctioning organ has been removed before a transplant was available.
- Homeowner Shoots, Wounds One of Two Burglary Suspects
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Blowers: Two Days, Two Grand Slams
- Gonzales Bids for Status Quo : Baseball: In campaign to keep job, his hit helps Angels defeat White Sox, 11-4.
- 'Test of Fire' Is Over, NBC Chief Says : Television: Robert C. Wright touts the network's rebirth and tells affiliates not to dwell on past struggles and scandals.
- Weekend Box Office : 'Dragon's' Action: A Steep Drop
- Closing a Consumer Gender Gap : Discrimination: Nader group's book urges women to be sophisticated about unfair price differences.
- Ann Rupp Named President at Triad Peripheral Services
- * Richard J. Geruson has been promoted...
- AUTOS
- Datametrics Discloses 29% Decline in Profits
- * Jim Baker has been appointed vice...
- Job Security to Top UAW's Contract Talks
- Nurseries Continue to Wilt : Retailing: Drought, recession and stiff competition from home discount centers mean lean times for the Valley's gardening industry.
- EPA to Halt New Toxic Waste Incinerator Permits
- Strongest Quake of Year Jars Desert : Seismology: The 6.0 temblor is centered southeast of Bishop. It is widely felt but does little damage.
- SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS : TreePeople Hopeful of Headquarters Vote
- Rival Old West Historians Try to Put Own Brand on Frontier
- On-the-Job Training Works for Desk Set : An effective routine can be achieved without leaving the office or even sweating up the suit.
- DANA POINT : Volunteers to Check Vacationers' Homes
- Civic Arts Plaza May Lose Major Tenant : Thousand Oaks: Because of the state funding crunch, the Conejo Recreation and Parks District might drop plans to move into the $64-million complex.
- MISSION VIEJO : Record 984 To Get Saddleback Degrees
- Motor Voter Law Could Add 50,000 to County Rolls : Government: General election costs are projected to increase by $100,000. Added registrants are expected to give Democrats a new majority.
- SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS : SOFTBALL : An At-Large Berth in the Division I Playoffs Eludes Canyon
- Olympics
- WAC Honors Calcante
- Paez Meets Torres in Forum Fight
- * Karen Carlon-Beswick has been appointed president...
- With Design Reports Loss of $563,747 in 2nd Quarter
- HEALTH CARE
- International Remote Reports Earnings Surge
- Voice Powered Technology Reports 1st-Quarter Loss
- The Great Trade War : Partnerships : U.S., Mexican Glassmakers' Ties Break the Mold : Their alliance reflects a new way of doing business that has evolved as the countries' economies become more integrated.
- LOS ALAMITOS : Lawyer's Dream Fulfilled, and More
- Shelter Appeals Plan to End Water Service
- Developer Dale Poe and Wife Die in Car Accident : Construction: He was best known for the controversial Stevenson Ranch complex near Valencia. Two other big projects were in the works.
- Frank G. Jameson; Aerospace Industry Executive
- Riley Wins Coach-of-the-Year Award by Mixing and Matching With Knicks
- COLLEGE BASEBALL : California Is Shut Out as NCAA Regional Site
- PREP BASEBALL : Late Loss Costs Simi Valley Top Seeding in Division I
- SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS : BASEBALL : Fountain Valley Is Lone Orange County School to Be Seeded
- MUSIC REVIEW : A Fresh Program From the L.A. String Quartet
- ENTERTAINMENT
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : New Rate Rise Bolsters Dollar; Stocks Mixed : Market Overview : <i> Highlights of Monday's market activity</i>
- Army Reportedly Ends Rockwell Contract
- Odds Are Good Your Home Mortgage May Have Moved
- Company Town : Ex-Insider Is Happy on the Outside
- STREAK ENDS: That slaying in Ojai over...
- The Great Trade War : Counterfeit : Law Little Deterrent to 'Intellectual' Theft : Software in Hong Kong, blue jeans in Bangkok: The fruits of U.S. creativity are hawked globally--often without compensation.
- The Great Trade War : 1992 TRADE FLOW
- First Lady Promotes Idealism
- 1 Bullet From Father's Gun Kills Two Youths
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Deputy Pleads Guilty to Money-Laundering
- IRVINE : Blue Ribbon School Finally Gets Plaque
- WOODLAND HILLS : Parents Angered by Teacher Recalcitrance
- OXNARD : Strawberry Festival Is City's Largest Ever