- Space Odysseys: 'Invaders From Mars' and '2001' : William Cameron Menzies' 1953 chiller and Stanley Kubrick's 1968 adventure are released in deluxe editions.
- Stater Bros. Team to Buy Rest of Firm : Retailing: Colton-based grocery firm will be controlled by its management group.
- Japan's Outgoing Party Sabotages Vote on New Prime Minister
- Gold Prices Take a Big Tumble : Markets: The $22 drop caught some by surprise. Big and small investors were left wondering where prices are headed next.
- Irvine High Model Gets an Eyeful With Her Taste of the Big Apple
- LOS ANGELES : Consulate Open House to Mark Belgian King's Death
- Pedaling Power : Mayor Cycles Into High Gear as He Takes His Passion for Biking Public
- Psychologist Tells of His Fear After Confession : Courts: L. Jerome Oziel testifies that he felt his life was endangered after the Menendez brothers told him of killing their parents. He also warned his wife, children and lover of the possible threat.
- Simi Valley Leaders Planning a Street 'Adoption' Program : Government: The maintenance project, modeled on state highway effort, could save up to $400,000 annually.
- The Epidemic of Paperwork : The rampaging disease that may be fatal to health care cost containment
- FULLERTON : City OKs Changing Dirt Lot Into Plaza
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Mets Lose 9-1 Lead, Win in 13th
- Back at First, Karros Succeeds : Baseball: He returns to the starting lineup after a day off and hits a homer and double to lead the Dodgers to 5-2 victory.
- Special 'Control Freaks' Performance Set at Met
- Tell Us Your Job-Hunting Success Story
- Kenny Drew; Jazz Pianist Based in Denmark
- Postal Service Vows Better Ways to Weed Out Violent Applicants
- A Peek at Farm Life : Pierce College's agricultural program is in budget-induced disrepair, but still offers a close-up look at livestock.
- Bernard Barrow; Actor in 'Ryan's Hope'
- Chang Kang Jae; South Korean Publisher
- In Today's America, Justice Is Still Deferred : King case: Lenient sentences dash hopes that videotapes would change way LAPD works.
- BREA : City Budget Passes; Deficit Is Covered
- OXNARD : Couple Win Lottery Pot of $6.5 Million
- LOS ANGELES : Actor Wesley Snipes Faces 2 Weapons Charges
- Ex-Florida State Coach Peterson Dies at 73
- TENNIS / DANA HADDAD : Bryan Twins Buoyed by Buildup in Kalamazoo
- Hathaway Hangs Tough on the Hill : Baseball: He has taken plenty of criticism, but after Angels' 5-4 victory over Royals, he is 3-1.
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Aggressiveness Pays for Curtis
- 5 More Medflies, 1 Larva Discovered in Westminster : Infestation: State officials, heartened by the close grouping of all the recent finds, call for another round of malathion spraying and plan to release sterile flies.
- Therapist Says He Tried to Hide From Brothers : Trial: He testifies that he feared for the safety of his wife, children and lover after the Menendezes confessed to killing their parents.
- LA CRESCENTA : Outage Affects 10,000 Customers
- Volunteers Wanted to Help Restore Dunes
- BUENA PARK : Trustees Shelve Vote on Library Cutbacks
- SAN CLEMENTE : Slope Repair Forces Animal Shelter Out
- Doctor Says He Ordered Lewis to Take More Tests on Heart
- Qualifying Starts Saturday for Slims of L.A.
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Behind Key and O'Neill, Yankees Earn Big Victory Over Blue Jays
- Pop Album Chart : A Smashing Start for Pumpkins
- Andersen Will Pay $82 Million on S&L; Audits : Thrifts: Agreement will settle charges that company negligence contributed to the collapse of Lincoln, other firms.
- Banks Raise 2 Consumer Charges
- A Universe of Entertainment : Just look up: The show is great, the cast truly stellar.
- Collector at Heart : Jay Warner's new book focuses on vocal ensembles of the last half-century. It is based on memorabilia he has amassed.
- The exclusive Valley music charts are compiled...
- Jury in Nesler Trial Begins Deliberations : Courts: Crucial point is defendant's state of mind when she shot and killed the man accused of molesting her son. Defense says that the act was not premeditated.
- COLUMN ONE : Freeway Foes Refuse to Yield : Passions are fierce on both sides of the battle over extending the 710. Rivals Talmage Burke and AlvaLee Arnold have fought for decades over six miles of roadway.
- Informed Opinions : Re-Examining Insurance and Marital Status
- Music From the Cemetery
- SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS : Summer Jobs at Park Pay Off in Satisfaction
- Valley Obituaries
- Driving enthusiasts converge on Rolling Hills Estates...
- MOORPARK : Jurors Taken to View Blood-Stained Carpet
- Pair Arrested in Credit-Card Fraud Case
- BURBANK : Callers Air Issues on Mayor's Talk Show
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Jones Agrees to Jet Contract
- Grand Jury Seeks Input From Ethnic Groups : Diversity: Unprecedented invitations by a subcommittee are prompted by negative reaction to the jury's recent report calling for a national three-year moratorium on immigration.
- Rating the Pasadena, Long Beach Fests
- Caltrans Told to Reinstate Private Contracts : Courts: Judge rules the work will be temporarily returned to companies that had lost it. The debate continues over the interpretation of laws on working with outside consultants.
- TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- Robert Ravicz; Cal State Northridge Professor
- Healing Power of Images : Emotions ranging from grief to joy inspire a series of 19 abstract but graceful compositions by Edna Miron-Wapner.
- U.S. Agency Halts Giveaways of Surplus Planes
- <i> Snapshots of life in the Golden State.</i> : Driving Each Other Crazy on Sacramento's Streets
- Guerrillas Attack 'Security Zone'
- Small Project Reaps Big Rewards : L.A. Volunteers in 'Summer of Service' Help to Launch Clinton's Program
- IRVINE : Council Candidates' Filing Deadline Today
- Mikhail Baryshnikov Makes Local Dance Debut : Entertainment: The ballet legend appeared in modern mode with his White Oak Dance Project in a sold-out show at the Performing Arts Center.
- Education Bill Undercuts Reform
- Rancho Palos Verdes Mayor and the Media
- Noise Ordinance Is Not Supported
- Reverse Lane Is Never Open
- Clinton's Tax Bill
- Playa Vista
- Defending Upkeep of Malibu Creek Park
- Latigo Canyon Stand Misreported
- Chinese Boat People
- Bilingual Program Does Offer English
- Claims on Private Schools Unfounded
- Gun Protection
- Braude's Smoking Ban Is Anti-Business
- Riordan Owes No Debt to Valley
- MOVIES - Aug. 6, 1993
- Obituaries - Aug. 6, 1993
- Many Democrats Hesitate to Back Clinton's Budget
- 5 Ex-Travel Office Workers No Longer Targets of Probe : White House: Inquiry continues into activities of two others, the agency's former top officials. Quintet likely will get other federal jobs soon.
- Blasts Kill 7, Injure 137 in S. China's Showcase City
- Residents Wait, Pray Town Levees Will Hold : Flood: Dikes protecting historic Ste. Genevieve from the Mississippi River are leaking. Elsewhere, the deluge appears to be easing.
- Israel, Syria Negotiate With Christopher's Help
- Clinton Deficit Plan Squeaks Through House, Faces Senate : Budget: The 218-216 vote, with no support from GOP, comes after hard lobbying of wavering Democrats. The White House pledges to offer further spending cuts.
- Washington Admits to Violations : Pacific 10: School's response says no-work summer jobs were provided for athletes and booster improperly contacted recruits.
- REGIONAL REPORT : Tax Bite on Business Meals : Restaurant Owners Fear Effect If Expense Deductions Lowered
- National Video Rentals : 'X' Premieres; 'Men' Holds Onto No. 1
- Evans' Problems Go Beyond Bad Publicity : Film: Producer says he's been unfairly named in alleged Hollywood madam flap.
- No Rush for Low Air Fares : O.C. Travel Agents Say Fliers May Be Waiting for Added Discounts
- Man Slain in Kansas Court Rampage : Violence: Gunman also dies when explosives attached to his torso explode. He faced sentencing on drugs and weapons charges.
- Anaheim Arena Clips Wings of Early Birds
- JWA SOUTH? The brouhaha over the future...
- Clinton Deficit Plan Squeaks Through House by 218 to 216 : Budget: The close vote, with no support from the GOP, comes after White House pledges to offer further spending cuts. President will continue the fight today in the Senate.
- Brown Leans on Wall Street, Garamendi on Labor : Politics: The two Democrats amass funds for probable gubernatorial campaigns. Wilson relies on traditional sources: big business and agriculture.
- In Dating Game, Fate Either Takes a Hand or Needs a Hand
- Taxpayers' Ire Stings O.C. Pest Control Board
- Foreshadowings of Call Girl Scandal : Hollywood: Director Ivan Nagy, a former friend of both Heidi Fleiss and 'Madam Alex,' once made a movie about prostitution. Now he faces real-life charges.
- AGOURA HILLS : Restaurant Smoking Ban Gets Initial OK
- One Man Is an Island: His Home Stands Against Flood : Mississippi: As the river attacked, a stalwart Illinois farmer circled the sandbags. Finally, the water retreated.
- Playboy Goes Blond; Kenneth Cole Goes L.A.
- Riordan Chastises City Hall : Government: The mayor calls the city permit system 'communistic.' He blames lobbyists for gridlock.
- Johnson Can Juggle Volleyball, Hobbies
- The Surf Still Meets the Turf at Del Mar : Horse racing: But the facility has undergone many changes during a two-year, $80 million grandstand renovation.
- Countywide : Students Get Close-Up of U.S. Hospital
- Wright Pushes Plan for Waste Authority
- Employee Suing Newport PD Quits Job, Cites Hostility : Litigation: Animal control officer who collected disability said she's been 'forced to move' because city stopped paying her. City manager calls it a legal maneuver.
- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
- Rail Yard Neighbors Beat a Track to City Hall : Moorpark: People who live near Metrolink facility say noise and pollution are making their lives miserable.
- Centinela to Close Drug Rehabilitation Program : Treatment: Hospital officials say fewer patients are seeking help as insurance firms cut reimbursements to the chemical dependency unit.
- BANKING & FINANCE - Aug. 6, 1993
- BANKING & FINANCE - Aug. 6, 1993
- From the Archives: Koon, Powell get two and half years in prison
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Ryan Adds Punch to His Pitching and Rangers Win
- Lewis' Heart Was Abnormal; Early Tests Uncertain on Death
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : At 39, Slater Is a Marvel to Knox
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Mets Separate Team From Coleman
- CAMARILLO : Park Board Forms Citizens Task Force
- LOS ALAMITOS : Connections Face $50,000 Decision
- NORTHRIDGE : CSUN to Launch Job Project for Disabled
- VENTURA : Woman Dies in Plunge Off Freeway Bridge
- Boy, 2, Killed After Walking in Front of Car
- Hot Fishing Cools After Water Temperature Drops 3 Degrees
- Volleyball's Court Jester : Having Fun on Pro Tour Is a Priority for Gail Castro
- Valley Obituaries
- HORSES : Hoofbeat Puts Traders on the Right Lead
- Her Last Chance to Play Just for Glory : Golf: Debbi Koyama is hoping to use U.S. Women's Amateur as a springboard to a professional career.
- Aerospace Swords Into Plowshares : Defense Contractors Convert to Consumer Goods and Brush Up on Their Rusty Marketing Skills
- SAN FERNANDO : Home Again Labeled a Public Nuisance
- MONTROSE : Mother Enters Guilty Plea to Child Abuse
- Shiley Disputes Surgeon on Notice of Heart Valve Dangers : Courts: Company's attorneys say doctor was told of problems before he implanted one in woman who is suing. He says he doesn't recall warning.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Rhetoric Fogs Budget's Impact on Small Business, Jobs
- Diary of an Italian Housewife
- Cold Facts Fuel Plot of 'Chiller' : To get a mainstream audience for his novel on cryonics, UCI physics professor and science-fiction writer Gregory Benford used a pseudonym.
- PERSONAL HEALTH : Common Errors Causing TB Woes?
- High Life : A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Which Describes You: Colossus? Free Fall?
- Sexual Symbolism Heats Up Yanagimachi's 'Fire Festival'
- REVIEW : Summer Theater Fest Offers Starry Nights
- A Constructive Move for Junior League
- 2 Sought in Conspiracy to Kidnap Wynn
- 'Golden Pond' a Little Shallow : Some of the portrayals lack depth in the Huntington Beach Playhouse production of Ernest Thompson's unabashedly sentimental drama.
- Pacific Symphony Raises $5 Million, Erases Deficit : Funding: Executive director Louis G. Spisto says campaign's success reflects orchestra's continuing artistic improvement.
- 4 Non Blondes: Color Them Unpredictable : Pop music: The female-fronted Bay Area band has broken out of the college market with its hit debut album, 'Bigger, Better, Faster, More!'
- Oracle Software Sees Future in Parallel Universe
- A summary of selected Los Angeles City...
- Crenshaw : City-Sponsored Legal Aid
- Sea Festival Spreads Its Sails
- High Life : A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Having a Beef With Meat : More Teens Are Becoming Vegetarians Out of Concern for Animals, the Environment
- Taking Matters Into Their Own Hands : Community: A spate of crimes, some of which were robberies and assaults in broad daylight, led women--with help of the Police Department--to organize their own neighborhood patrol.
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : The 2nd Time May Be a Charm for Owner of Cordial Italian Eatery : A meal at Palazzio is an entertaining experience. Portions are grand and the service is friendly.
- $5.8 Billion in Flood Relief Backed
- Title, Artist Last Week 1 Check Yo...
- SPORTS BRIEFS : Trip to Dentist in Italy Was Nothing to Laugh About
- PLACENTIA : City Council Votes to Raise Utility Tax
- SANTA PAULA : La Canada Man Dies in Freak Accident
- Dieter Shares the Fruits of Loss With Skin Center
- PORT HUENEME : City Officials Call RV Park Study Biased
- Unexpected $2.4 Million to Pay Off College Debts
- Parents of Woman Slain at ATM Praise Wall Removal : Sherman Oaks: Company finally agrees to knock down the barrier, which the killer may have used for cover.
- GLENDALE : Merchants to Offer Free Movies for Shoppers
- Brett Bemoans Present, Ponders Future : Baseball: He leads Royals to 3-2 victory over Angels, then is critical of way sport is played.
- THOUSAND OAKS : City Hires Consultant to Plan Golf Course
- Odd Jobs, Literally : Times Are Still Hard but College Students Can Find Weird Work
- Inventor's Quest Ends in a Tiny Storage Unit
- What Marketing Hath Wrought Let No Man Tear Asunder
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Exclusion of Writer Brings Protests
- Bartow Issues Apology for Comments
- THEATER REVIEWS : Waking Up an Old 'Beauty' : This Comical Version of the Classic Fairy Tale Is Absolutely Summery
- Booking Films: A Thorny Issue for Theaters : Movies: Exhibitors cite safety concerns for refusing to show some films, but critics say the move appears racist.
- Is Inglewood the Team to Beat in '93-94? : Basketball: Area coaches were impressed by the Sentinels' play in summer leagues and expect the team to improve on last season's 20-10 record.
- LOCAL NOTES : Vanguards Upset Kenyan Soccer Team
- Share and Share Alike? : Baseball: Owners to discuss how much they will help each other, with possible strike looming.
- Board Hopefuls Go for the Gold : Politics: With three supervisor races coming up next year, several potential candidates already have raised tens of thousands of dollars to run on.
- Judgment Signed: A San Diego judge has...
- Lyon Seeking to Buy Land With New Funds
- Swing Shift
- Fighting Hunger Amid Plenty in L.A. Produce District
- Say, Was That Sly? : Summer doldrums are no match for the thrill of celebrity watching. Keep an eye out for Dan Haggerty, Donna Mills, Tom Selleck and a host of others.
- Council OKs Curfew, 5-2, Amid Protest From Youths : Ordinance: Supporters say the measure, effective Sept. 1, will protect the community. Critics say it is open to abuse and harassment of minorities.
- JAUNTS : Mechanics and Etiquette of Bicycling : CORBA volunteers educate beginners about gears, tire pressures, brakes and even rattlesnakes.
- High Life : A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Too Many Teens Marked for Death
- Tax Deduction Cuts Could Hurt O.C. Venues
- HERMOSA BEACH : Council Considers Closing Beach or Imposing Fees
- OJAI VALLEY : Authorities Seize 264 Marijuana Plants
- SIMI VALLEY : 16 Sex Education Panelists Selected
- Council Orders Guidelines on Investigations of Harassment : Probe: Action is in response to Nate Holden's request for a lawyer to defend him. City Personnel Department can launch inquiries, but it has no power to discipline violators.
- Study Lists Sleeping Prone Among Crib Death Factors
- Full-Court Press on Budget Traps Regional Media : Politics: The White House shows a willingness to talk to almost any news outlet in its effort to push the President's program.
- Sea Satellites Believed Lost in Titan Blast
- COMEDY : Favorites From His 'Toy Chest'
- MUSIC : 'Rotten Rubber Band' Slings Its Way Into State : A two-member group from Texas finds a new home on the range in Santa Barbara County.
- Merits of Using Bond Funds for New School Debated
- El Monte : Crash Victims Identified
- Celebrities to Play Benefit Basketball
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Hospital Gets OK for New Office Building
- 5-Year-Old Boy Injured in Van Crash Identified
- Witness Says Suspect in Slaying Was Given Ride : Moorpark: Loren Hilliard insists he and friends picked up James Linkenauger in an area where the body was found.
- Unhealthful Levels of Ozone Forecast
- AIRLINES
- Now Voters Play Their Hands in Card Club Issue
- Get Ready to Ride the Kennedy Clan Book Wave
- Bradbury : Councilman Added to Recall
- RESTAURANTS / RETAIL : Group Opposes Anti-Smoking Laws by Cities, Urges Universal Approach
- Don't Poach That Salmon
- Vans Names V.P. to New Position in Restructuring
- National Bank's Parent Posts Loss
- How to Successfully Capitalize a Small Business : Financing: Irvine seminar aimed at struggling entrepreneurs will detail the many options for raising cash when the banks balk.
- AUTOS
- Times Mirror to Go On-Line With Prodigy : Computers: News and other information from The Times, Newsday and N.Y. Newsday will be available to subscribers.
- Meeting of the Minds : Bookstore Holds Monthly Salon Gatherings for Intellectual Sparring
- GARDEN FRESH : Pepper From a Petal
- 3 Patrol Boats Get the Gaff in Fish and Game Budget Crunch : Enforcement: The cutback to 6 vessels could seriously diminish the state's ability to enforce regulations on anglers, environmentalists say.
- State Transit Program at Financial Crossroads : Transportation: Officials may have to delay projects or raise taxes to pay for them. Recession, defeat of a bond issue and earthquake-related costs are blamed for the shortfall.
- West Los Angeles : Office Occupancy Declines
- Covina : Utility Tax Rescission Date
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Edwards AFB Unveils Decontamination Plant : Environment: The $275,000 facility will be used to scour equipment. It is part of an overall cleanup that could cost more than $500 million.
- Rice Salad: The French Connection
- Cuts to Hit Hardest at 7 Health Clinics Slated for Closure : County budget: Parks, pools and libraries spared temporarily, although hours, staffs and programs are being scaled back.
- Park La Brea : Noise Ordinance Enforced
- SPLIT VOTES: Since winning the election in...
- These 2 Laugh Away Blues
- He Hopes to Have a Fighting Chance in New Athletic Endeavor : Boxing: Mark Connolly, a former Culver City High, Oklahoma State and Cal State Long Beach basketball player, is trying to line up opponents after winning his pro debut.
- Boy Mauled by Bear Recovering After Surgery to Repair Scalp : Outdoors: Teen-ager says camp counselor saved his life. Officials hunt for the animal, which may be diseased.
- NORTHRIDGE : CSUN, Activists Plan 1st Heritage Festival
- PACOIMA : Graffiti Cleanup to Be Held Saturday
- WEST LOS ANGELES : $25,000 Reward Posted in Slaying of Caterer
- PLATFORM : Workers Will No Longer Be Torn Between Family and Livelihood
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Ways Around Steroid Testing Reported
- BOWLING / SENIORS AT LAKEWOOD : Stus, Handegard Head Five-Man Field in Finals
- $200,000 in Damage Discovered at Fountain Valley Gym : Vandalism: Hardwood floor flooded, warped. Replacing it will take months, displacing volleyball and basketball teams.
- MUSIC REVIEW : Quartet Delivers an Evening of Unforgettable Music-Making
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Electronic': Candy for Eyes Fun in Small Doses
- Spindle's Lyrical Spell : Singer Carolynne Edwards' Calm Exterior Belies the Drama in Her Songs
- Defying New Law, 'Suicide Doctor' Helps Man to Take His Own Life
- Martin Sugarman is serious about his work,...
- Five Larvae of Medfly Raise Hopes : Infestation: Officials hope proximity of maggots in fruit of a single peach tree in a Westminster back yard means center of problem has been found and it can be controlled.
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Santa Clarita Tops Nation in Ridership Growth for Bus Systems : Transportation: The head of the city agency, which has a $4.5-million budget, can't explain the 104% increase in passengers.
- PARTY LINE : Leftovers of the Rich and Famous
- Artists Give $10 Bills to Laborers : Immigration: Congressman and others object to public art project, funded in part by a federal grant. Organizers say the effort celebrates unsung economic contributions by illegal workers.
- 275 Levees Damaged by Floods Will Be Repaired
- Syria, Lebanon Declare Willingness to Revive Stalemated Mideast Talks
- Nisei Week Through Aug. 15* The Japanese-American...
- Plaza de Cafes Puts a Spin on Global Experience
- Pentagon Cancels Last Scheduled Nuclear Test
- Led Zepagain Turns Back the Clock : Band to perform its Zeppelin tribute gig Friday at the Ventura Theatre. It is copying the best, and has the talent to do so.
- A Few Ways to Make Life a Little Easier
- Co-Sponsor of Fox Bill Disavows Authorship : Law: State Sen. Herschel Rosenthal is unhappy that the measure, which would shield the studio's expansion from lawsuits, may escape debate before a Senate vote.
- Quality Time With Preschoolers Can Be Simple to Schedule
- Quaint Meter Hits Upscale in Art, Food at Newport's Lido Marina
- Health Care a Victim of County Budget Cuts : Services: Four area clinics will be closed. Libraries and parks avoid worst-case scenario.
- THOUSAND OAKS : Deputy Injured in Traffic Accident
- I Got Plenty of Muffin
- La Crescenta : Library Scales Back Hours
- Petition Drive Seeks 240 More Police in 3 Years : Law enforcement: Unlike two similar ballot measures that failed in recent years, this proposal carries no new taxes.
- Election Reform Approved in Italy
- Downtown Glendale's Beeline Shuttle to Charge 25-Cent Fare
- LA HABRA : Center Offers Needy Hope, Helping Hand
- Tracks to the Future : Metro Rail Effort Steers Youths Toward Careers in Transit Design
- RESEDA : Gifts Replace Stolen VCRs at School for Handicapped
- Vote on Simi Park Permit Delayed : Corriganville: Planners want more information on how noise and traffic will affect the adjacent neighborhood.
- TOPANGA : Conservancy OKs Bond Use for Parcels
- Stand-Up Guy Takes Stand : Jurors Find Gallagher Funny, but Plaintiff's Attorney Is Not Amused
- Burrell Wins World-Class 100
- SIGHTS AROUND TOWN : Remaining Outpost Fills the Fringe Void : With "Intimate Lies," Art City II continues tradition of exhibits that provide challenges.
- THEATER NOTES : Sword Fights Planned Out to the Hilt : Ojai Shakespeare Festival relies on armorer/coach to help actors make scenes safe but realistic.
- The following are selected entries from...
- AIDS Czar's Plan: People Talking With Each Other : Kristine Gebbie will try to develop a more effective national prevention strategy. States would create their own programs.
- Newport Firm Hired to Study River Flooding : Survey: Simons, Li & Associates will collect high-water mark data along the Mississippi and its tributaries.
- Cuba, in Economic Morass, Replaces Four Key Officials
- No Pact or Pay, but She Stays on the Job : Education: Head of occupational program refuses to call it quits. The board that hired and fired her is deadlocked.
- Man Who Shot Wife in Front of Son Sentenced : Court: Steve Moon Martinez is given 30 years to life in prison. He committed the crime days after being served with divorce papers.
- Nursing Home Fined $50,000 by State in '92 : Ventura: The Victoria Care Center received four citations, including a $30,000 penalty for patient neglect, a report says.
- 3 Reputed Skinheads Held After Man Beaten in Park
- Vendors Demand a Hearing at City Hall : Business: Frustrated by the council's years of delays in debating a proposal to legalize street sales, protesters pack a committee meeting. But action is postponed.
- Plan to End Beach Services Makes Waves : Hermosa Beach: County tells city to pay up or lose lifeguards and cleanup crews after Sept. 7. Saying current taxes should cover the costs, council members consider legal action.
- Richard M. Moon is the new president...
- THOUSAND OAKS : City Planning to Spruce Up Its 'Gateways'
- TUSTIN : Council to Decide on Trash Service Pact
- $2 Million in Arts Grants 'Suspended'
- Executive Named Irvine Co. Division President
- Passion Fruit: Squeeze, Don't Bite
- Terroir Strikes Deep
- Key Players: An Update
- Shakespeare Helps 2 Women Take Charge of Matters
- Japan Admits That WWII Sex Slaves Were Coerced : Apology: Government statement overturns decades of denial. Yet the question of redress for victims remains.
- Man Suspected of 2 Rapes, Robberies Arrested in Stakeout
- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
- South Gate : Council Rejects Proposed Tax Hike to Maintain Parks
- Casualties of War : Photography: Martin Sugarman braved sniper fire and shelling to capture the suffering of civilians in Bosnia-Herzegovina. An exhibit of his works opens Friday.
- Marlene Dietrich in a Western? Come Now!
- Cal State Long Beach Sells Football Equipment to Semipros
- Schools Look for Ways to Meet Budget Shortfall
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Neighbors' Park Plan Wins $20,000
- ORANGE : Energy Efficiency Pays Off for College
- DEL MAR : Flawlessly-Jolypha Duel Is Iffy
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Karros Detects Problem but Sits
- A Year Later, Result Is the Same for West