- SMALL BUSINESS
- Killing of 4 on Yacht in Caribbean Probed
- JAZZ : Saying Hello to Era That Is Goodby
- Topics / BUSINESS : Fees Reduced at Swap Meet
- SCHOOL SAFETY: In the wake of a...
- MAKING CHANGE : This Variety Show Is About More Than Music and Dance Transitions
- Celebrating Black History Month
- City Hall News : ELSEWHERE
- BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : Hold Onto Your Hat for This Wild Ride : DRAWING DEAD <i> by Pete Hautman</i> ; Simon & Schuster, $21, 285 pages
- DOWNTOWN L.A. : Telecommuting Plan OKd for 15,000 City Workers
- CYPRESS : Boys and Girls Club to Get City Loan
- Obituaries : * Father Vincent J. McGarvey; Associate Pastor
- Oxnard Rejects Fire-Police Merger : Safety: Council scraps the staff's proposal. Firefighters say they will work with the city on other ways to trim costs.
- PORT HUENEME : 3 Military Policemen Dispute Charges
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Classes Move Outdoors at College of the Canyons : Education: Students take courses in 21 tents erected after the Jan. 17 earthquake damaged campus buildings.
- WESTMINSTER : Fire Union President Says He'll Be Fired
- Damage Might Speed County Hospital Project
- Speculation vs. Democracy in Topanga : The Disney family wants to blitz the hilltops for a golf course and mansion pads.
- Olson Closes the Door on Angels
- Larry Goebel has been appointed senior vice...
- PacTel Cellular Expands Irvine Headquarters
- Baked Potato Soup, Date Bars, Coconut Cream Pie
- WHITTIER : Taking a Byte Out of Crime
- Brewing Up a Culinary Feast
- PASADENA : Rose Bowl Ticket Fraud Prompts Federal Action
- A Lucky Start to Chinese New Year
- BEVERLY HILLS: City officials decided this week...
- Nominee Takes Hard Line on N. Korea : Arms: Defense secretary-designate Perry tells Senate panel that Pyongyang faces sanctions if it does not submit to weapons inspections.
- BULLY FOR HIM! : Wilson Uses Mean-Spirited Character as Springboard to Cowboy Tommy, Nice Guy
- Topics / BUSINESS : Natural Food Chain to Expand
- Writers Conference to Be Held on Religious Market Publishing : The event, sponsored by Christian Writers of Ventura, will also offer information about other specialty areas.
- No-Contest Plea Ends Ex-Valet's Theft Trial : Courts: Former aide to restaurant tycoon is placed on probation on a misdemeanor count of tax evasion. Four felony charges are dismissed.
- Riordan Refuses to Reopen Landfill for Quake Rubble : Sanitation: Company offers to temporarily accept debris for free at Sunshine Canyon dump. But mayor says facilities serving L.A. are adequate.
- Train Kills Boy Who Rode Bike Onto Tracks
- THOUSAND OAKS : Social Service Agency Chief Steps Down
- JUNIOR COLLEGE BASEBALL / TEAM-BY-TEAM PREVIEWS
- SMALL BUSINESS
- The Fed Is Watched With Interest : Mortgage Rates Up on Fears of a Boost
- David Scharp has been appointed chief scientific...
- Karen Taillon has joined the law firm...
- LOW FAT : As Light as Love
- At Mangia Mangia, Patrons Are Motivated to Eat, Eat
- U.S. Plans Effort to Stem Illegal Entry at Border
- Premiers of 2 Muslim Nations Visit Sarajevo
- Westside / Cover Story : It's a down time for upscale restaurants. Some have cut prices and altered their menus, while others have called it quits. The indulgent '80s are history. For many, the mood has changed from . . . : Feast to Famine
- Hundreds Get Unrequested Quake Funds From FEMA : Aid: Housing checks of up to $3,450 go to people whose homes are livable. Agency says errors come in rush to help.
- Earthquake Can't Crack the Foundation of This New Marriage
- Santa Ana : Decision Delayed on 'Space-Saver' School
- Seminary Hosts Displaced Students : Education: Classes from nearby Alemany High resume. Prospects are dim for a return to the campus' quake-damaged buildings.
- Thousand Oaks to Buy Site Near Old Civic Center : Real estate: The Fireworks Hill proposal ignites a heated council debate, with two members in opposition.
- Arraignments Postponed in Insurance Fraud Case
- Dragsters Open With Anxiety, Anticipation
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Jefferson's Free Throws Help Saddleback Beat Riverside
- NBA ROUNDUP : Wilkens Gains His 900th Win
- Now Only the Team Is Second Class
- CLUB REVIEW : Tripp's Plays It Safe--Too Safe--on Westside
- CARSON : Japan's Government Honors City Clerk for Goodwill Work
- ECONOTES : A Stitch in Time to Save the Planet
- Votes Set on Spending Cuts to Offset Quake Aid : Congress: House action complicates efforts to quickly pass $8.6-billion package. Three funding proposals offered.
- CRENSHAW : Art Exhibit for Black History Month Is Largest in Nation
- Stan Hill, Land Developer, Tennis Enthusiast, Dies
- LOS ANGELES : Yaroslavsky Raises $70,000 in Bid for Supervisor's Post
- For Brandon Martin, a starting guard at...
- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : North Hollywood Wins by 65
- Ducks Take Toll on Flames but Fall, 4-2 : Hockey: Trefilov, Calgary's standout rookie goaltender, suffers injured knee and is taken off the ice on a stretcher.
- Trio Approves of Matador's Moves : Pop music: Yo La Tengo is benefiting from its association with the label, which has ties to Atlantic.
- Hosokawa to Push $49-Billion Tax Cut to Spur Japan Economy : Asia: Prime minister also announces hike in consumption tax to 7%, which threatens to cause domestic political chaos.
- Hoag Hospital Makes List of Nation's Best : Health: It's called 'a model' by industry data processor and is the only O.C. facility in top 100.
- New Venezuela Leader Aims to Overcome 'Crisis' : Inauguration: Rafael Caldera reassumes presidency 20 years after leaving it. He pledges austerity and integrity.
- Roots of Beverly Hills Streets Go Deeper Than Movie Era
- WELCOMING THE TET : Vietnamese New Year Celebrations Feature Dragon Dances and Fresh Starts, Among Other Things
- Pick of the Litter : Animals: Hundreds of dogs and cats found wandering after the quake are at risk. But people are responding to the West Valley shelter's call for adoption.
- Priest Takes the Stand in Theft Trial of His Former Assistant : Court: James McKeon says he found cash and keys in David Piroli's room. He tells of his own odd way of handling money.
- The Clintons' Health Care Plan: Look Again Before We Leap
- ANAHEIM : Salvation Army Site Handles Quake Relief
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP
- Latest Loss Deepens Gloom at Euro Disney
- South O.C. Auto Mall Planners Deal With Realities : Marketing: Rancho Santa Margarita site's success depends on improving economy, though it is thought to have a great location.
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY
- Hot Stickers
- SOUTH GATE : Council OKs Plan to Ease Parking Woes
- FULLERTON : Council Postpones Water Rate Vote
- Asians Start Celebrating New Year's in Old Ways : Culture: Rituals, and even the dates of the holiday, vary by nation of origin. The Japanese had theirs already--on Western New Year's.
- Reporters Accuse Maradona of Firing an Air Gun at Them
- UCLA With the Cream; USC Fails to Rise : Trojans: Despite 10-2 start and four touted freshmen, Raveling's team is failing chemistry test.
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Griffin Has 27 Points in Valley's Victory
- Real Life Provides Comics Relief : Comedy: Thanks to the Menendez trial, Michael Jackson, the quake, Lorena and John Wayne Bobbitt and Tonya Harding, 'The jokes are writing themselves these days.'
- Americans Said Better Off Than Key Rate Shows : Savings: Conference Board report says focusing on what people sock away is misleading as a measure of household wealth.
- El Rancho to Seek New Schools Chief
- GOINGS ON : Numbers to Fly at 8th High School Math Meet : Ojai students will be among competitors in the event this afternoon at Westmont College.
- North County Commuters on Metrolink Get 2-for-1 Deal : Transit: Passes bought by Santa Clarita and Antelope Valley riders for February will be valid through March. The goal is to retain new passengers.
- San Clemente OKs Cliff Stabilization Pact
- Camaro Is Stolen at Gunpoint by 3 Men
- FBI Investigating Police Slaying of Woman : Violence: Civil rights inquiry will focus on Dec. 16 death of Sonji Danese Taylor, who was shot repeatedly by LAPD officers during a rooftop confrontation.
- Net Owners Reportedly Reject $90-Million Deal for Coleman
- SUNSET LEAGUE BOYS' BASKETBALL : Battered Arvesen Gives Barons a Victory Over Huntington Beach
- NHL ROUNDUP : Fuhr Returns and Leads Buffalo to 3-2 Victory
- LADERA HEIGHTS : Proposed Limits on Laborers Protested
- Looking Ahead
- Veterans Groups Fight a Final Vietnam Battle--the Trade Embargo
- Congressional Black Caucus Renounces Farrakhan Pact : Race relations: Panel chairman Mfume labels anti-Semitic remarks made by aide to leader of Nation of Islam 'evil and vicious.' Reply is expected today.
- OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : OC High asks: What New Year's resolution have you already broken?
- SHOP TALK : Chocolate Pianos--and Other Valentine's Gifts : For that special guy in your life, a token of endearment can be simple: Get him a pre- sent he can enjoy.
- Hilarious Ace Tracks Laughs as Blundering 'Pet Detective'
- Robert F. Foster, chief operating officer of...
- Praise Perfect Pint, Procure Pub
- FOR THE KIDS : Labors of Love : Classes for Kids and Parents Help Them Create Custom Valentines
- WALNUT : Applications Open for New Senior Patrol
- 2-Month-Old Shane Closes; Trattoria Spiga to Hold Benefit
- Sports
- Topics / HEALTH : 2 Local Hospitals on Nation's Top 100
- COVER STORY : BEACH EROSION : Waves Constantly Reshape Sandy Strip Between Expensive Homes and Sea
- Transit: Free Bus Service to Union Station
- PARAMOUNT : School Board to Ban Smoking Next Year
- No Evidence of 'Sugar High' in Children Found
- PASADENA GLEN : Volunteers Sought for Erosion-Control Work
- GARDEN GROVE : Program Aimed at Safety of Children
- District Attorney Aiding Grand Jury in Branch Probe
- Judge Removed From 2nd Overton Murder Trial : Jurisprudence: State appeals court rules the defense has the right to disqualify Carter, who had presided at the first action, which ended in a mistrial in August.
- JAUNTS : Take a Walk in the Park and Through History : An hourlong tour of the public space highlights such venerable relics as a fig tree and an old cannon.
- A Yellow Light on Alameda Corridor Deal : Rail link: It's a laudable project but don't overpay and get the financing in place first.
- Costa Mesa Firm Offers Quake Aid
- Tri-Lite Lighting Inc.: The light fixture manufacturer...
- Men Sought in Tattoo Parlor Killings : Shooting: Three suspects flee La Puente business after argument leaves two dead and another wounded.
- CULVER CITY : Plan to Ease School Crowding Unveiled
- Family Background of Clutter Leads to Orderly Closet
- SOUTH BAY NEWS : Svorinich Grapples With Exodus of Staff Members : Government: Former aides air criticism of freshman councilman. But he dismisses barbs as acts of reprisal.
- LONG BEACH : Festival of Authors Canceled After 12 Years
- The exclusive Ventura County music charts are...
- SUNLAND : Boy on Bicycle Killed by Metrolink Train
- LAGUNA BEACH : Taxpayers Assn. Membership Grows
- Stanton Woman to Head State Rehabilitation Dept. : Appointment: Brenda Premo, who is legally blind, will oversee 2,000 employees in an agency that assists people with disabilities.
- 13 OCC Players Headed to Four-Year Colleges
- Shaw Will Have Knee Surgery, Lost to CSUN for the Season
- USC Gets High Marks in Its Recruiting Class : Football: Trojans sign top running back, kicker and defensive lineman. Bruins get Eisenhower's Thompkins.
- What's Behind Latino Exodus at KNBC News? : Television: Five members of the staff have left in five months, some citing bias. Channel 4 news director Mark Hoffman is accused of giving white males choice assignments, but management denies the charges.
- The Fed Is Watched With Interest : Indicators Continue to Rise as Home Sales Soar
- Pick a Card, Any Card--for National Health Care : Identification: The potential market for cards ensuring medical treatment under Clinton's reform plan has makers of optical, magnetic-stripe and smart cards vying for the contract.
- Mashed Potatoes: Bring On the Goat Cheese
- Swinging to a Different Drummer : It's not just the clothes they wear. Or the big band music they dig. There will always be teens who follow the crowd. But it's the spirit of doing their own thing that makes these Orange County cats cool.
- Downey Will Give Bus Line a Trial Run : Transit: Council votes to spend $458,000 for intra-city minivan service despite forecasts that the pilot program will not be fully utilized.
- Quietly, Epoxy Boards Make Inroads
- THEATER : 'Lady's Men' Focuses on Lerner, Loewe's Stormy Relationship
- LONG BEACH : Candidate for Auditor Faces Legal Obstacle
- MANHATTAN BEACH : Mira Costa Football Champs to be Honored
- STRUCTURES : Museum Basks in Its Classical Glory : Carnegie Is Renowned for Its Greek Style and the Importance of Its Art Collection
- FASHION : Formal Uniforms Have Worn Out Their Welcome : Now workers tend to wear what's comfortable--jeans and sneakers. Mild weather makes shorts a hit with many.
- COMMUNITY NEWS : Earth's Environment Is His Life : Science: Cal Poly Pomona student is part of a community that will grow its own food, recycle all its waste and harness natural power sources.
- Unusually Dry Winter Linked to Return of El Nino
- UCLA With the Cream; USC Fails to Rise : Bruins: Defense, rebounding and running game are the keys for Harrick's No. 4-ranked team.
- Northridge Home Game to Be Played at Pepperdine
- NFL Should Kick Around Ways to Limit Field Goals
- FREEWAY LEAGUE BOYS' BASKETBALL : Troy Teams Up to Stop Sonora
- Dennis K. Wilson has been appointed vice...
- Sonya L. Murray has joined Orange National...
- GARDEN FRESH : Lessons of Leeks
- U.S. Officials Play Down Abuses in Mexico Uprising
- Young Rappers Dish Out Positive Vibes : Entertainment: There's no mincing words on Thursday nights at the Good Life Restaurant, where fresh artists test the hip-hop waters.
- Coverage of Officials' Personal Behavior Excessive, Survey Says
- A Polynesian Getaway
- SAN PEDRO : Korean War Monument Clears Hurdle
- The following are the top music sales...
- Hanging Room Only : Closet Chaos Has Become a Fact of Life for Many--Blame It on Consumerism
- REEL LIFE / FILM & VIDEO FILE : Trying to Put Damaged Movie Back in Motion : A Ventura resident has put in hours of work to salvage 18 crumbling reels of a silent Italian drama.
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : City, Lawyer Settle Long-Running Suits
- Valley Violent Crimes Dipped Slightly in '93, Statistics Show
- Pace, Former Stanton Mayor, Is Disbarred
- Nerd's eye view: When Stephen Shore of...
- Woman, 59, Dies in Car Accident
- Countywide : Vasquez Leads Way in Contributions
- Luck, Not Layoff, Works Against Tugnutt
- ART REVIEWS : Frank Majore's Less Lurid Photographs
- Lee Hollo has been appointed vice president,...
- Oysterband "Holy Bandits" <i> Rykodisc</i>
- STOCK WATCH
- City of Hope Starts Year Receiving $14 Million
- S. Africa Campaign Busts Wide Open : Politics: Nelson Mandela and supporters rally to celebrate freedom. President De Klerk's party takes credit for it.
- Koontz Expects a Hollywood Ending : The Newport Beach master of suspense has reason to be wary of film adaptations, but he's optimistic, especially about 'Hideaway.'
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : FHP Opens Own Child Care Center
- PERSPECTIVE ON FOREIGN POLICY : Hurleyism Swamps Foggy Bottom : Theorists with no practical expertise about the areas they target could again poison the well for decades.
- Food Stamps Denied in Fraud Crackdown
- LOS ANGELES : Drive-By Shootings Follow Specific Pattern, Study Says
- U.S. Woman Prevails in Downhill : Skiing: Lindh wins last World Cup race before Olympics. In wake of Maier's death, Austrian team does not compete.
- Rams Allow Zampese to Shop
- JUNIOR COLLEGE BASEBALL PREVIEW : WSC Divides, With Hopes to Conquer
- VIDEO REVIEW : 'Facts' Count at Annual AFI Festival : This year's program shows a creeping CNN-ization that overshadows more individual visions.
- Fluf Likes the Price of Small Label
- Just Folks, for a Change : Latinos on CBS' 'Second Chances' Welcome Their Portrayal
- The Cost of a Cure : AIDS-Research Investing Falls as Optimism Drops
- Cap Cities/ABC Forms Joint Venture With Brillstein-Grey
- Drug to Boost Milk Output Set for Sale : Biotechnology: While it may not be a blockbuster for Monsanto, it is expected to be a key test of consumer reaction.
- Defrosting a Bargain
- ARTS : Photography Is Her Own Poetic Justice
- Entertainment : Carpenter Center Is Sleek, Shockproof
- Judge Delays Spraying Over Corona, Norco
- Speed Golf in 18 Holes? Fast Chance : Back Nine at Big Canyon Is Rapid-Play Heaven
- Back in Business but Sadly : Aftermath: Pizzeria Uno staff mourns colleague and quake victim Adam Slotnick.
- Thousand Oaks Council OKs Plan for Affordable Housing
- Yaroslavsky Amasses $700,000 in Bid for County Supervisor's Job : Elections: The councilman says he wants limits on contributions. An opponent labels him a hypocrite.
- PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP : Marina Blanks Edison, Remains Tied for First
- Sylmar Has Polished Look in Defeating Birmingham
- UCLA to Present 'New Italian Cinema' Series : 'The Blonde' and 'Manila Paloma Blanca' are among the offerings at the Melnitz Theater beginning today.
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY
- SMALL BUSINESS : Library Offers Free Newsletter, Services to Assist Companies
- From Now On, It's Just <i> Rockwell </i> to Us : Image: Change from defense to commercial emphasis highlighted by dropping the <i> International.</i>
- Topics / EDUCATION : At I-Poly, the World Is Their Classroom
- POMONA : County Fair Won't Raise Ticket Prices
- BEVERLY HILLS : Council Hopefuls Will Limit Campaign Spending
- Quake Aid : A Resource Guide
- PARAMOUNT : Shift in Election Dates Extends Council Terms
- Role of Media and Law Lecture Slated
- Valley Obituaries
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Quake Brings Immigration Issue to National Forefront
- Shortage of Funds Leaves Some Buildings at UCI, Cal State Quake Hazards
- Health: Film, TV Fund Opens 4th Outpatient Clinic
- Cops Try to Blow Holes in UCI Marksmanship Study : Criminology: Ex-deputy's research shows the odds of police hitting the bad guy haven't improved in a century.
- A Path to Discovery : Forced Onto Surface Streets South of the Santa Monica Freeway, Drivers May Find Neighborhoods of Diversity and Change
- Group Issues Reform Plan for Urban Education : Cities: Changes would include government-funded preschools and full access for illegal immigrants.
- TORRANCE : Council Rejects Bus Locater System
- Long Before Kermit Met Miss Piggy. . .
- HUNTINGTON PARK : East L.A. College Satellite Campus Opens
- Reincarnated on Radio : Jerry Brown Is Doing What Comes Naturally in His New Show: Talking
- Sports
- Cooked or Cold, Kohlrabi Has Variety of Distinctive Flavors : The winter harvest of the bulbous, turnip- like vegetable promises 'high-quality stuff' at reasonable prices.
- Administration to Ask Reform of Superfund : Environment: Proposal would speed cleanups of toxic sites and trim lawsuits. It would also apportion liability among potential polluters.
- SPORTS
- Fault Found Underneath Wilshire Boulevard : Geology: Rift extends under Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Experts say it could produce a quake of 5.7 magnitude or greater.
- Mister Jolie Wins Santa Anita Feature
- TV REVIEW : '94 'I Spy' Leaves Cosby, Culp Up a Creak
- 3 Types of Cards in Competition
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY
- Horace Greeley Had It All Wrong: Go East, Young Entrepreneur!
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY
- The Book on Cooking Contests
- For Russian cruise line operators, their ship is coming in.
- A Closet Neat Freak--an Orderly Approach
- MANHATTAN BEACH : County Plea for Funds Rejected
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : The Earlier the Better at Otani's : The seafood is fresh, but the predominantly deep-fried fare gets heavier as the day progresses.
- SOUTH BAY NEWS : Union Seeks School Personnel Panel : Education: Petition forces an election by non-teaching employees on independent commission to oversee promotions.
- Topics / BUSINESS : Starbucks Coffee to Add 2 Locations
- Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Valley Exodus Gives Economy a Welcome Jolt
- Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Theatre Group Makes Plans to Repair El Portal : Landmarks: Actors Alley seeks funds to fix $1.5 million in quake damage to the NoHo arts district anchor.
- All Rowing Together : Coastal panel retreats after resisting cities' beach curfews
- Fall From Pole Impales 2 Men on Iron Fence
- Space Expert Pushes to Halt Milstar Launch
- Andrew Getsey has been promoted to the...
- Acting General Manager Named at Fair, Exposition Center
- Vegetarian Spice
- City Hall News : Switching Fire Services to County Draws Criticism
- MANHATTAN BEACH : Proposal for Pool Hall Rejected
- PICO RIVERA : Large Housing Project Receives City Approval
- King's Request to Bar Judge From Trial Is Denied : Courts: An appellate court justice suggests, however, that John G. Davies remove himself from hearing the civil suit against the city and police officers.
- College District Seeks to Resume Pay Talks
- Inglewood to Pay $750,000 in Death of Man Restrained by Police
- IRVINE : Amusement Park Plans to Be Discussed
- Prosecution Rests in Parolee's Rape Trial : Courts: Monette Johnson is accused of 28 felonies stemming from a series of attacks in the Valley in 1991 and 1992.
- Deputy D.A. to Retire Next Month
- ORANGE LEAGUE BOYS' BASKETBALL
- Kerrigan Gets OK to Compete : Olympics: After her practice, judges say she is physically ready to skate at Lillehammer.
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Estancia Keeps Coach Brown at 399
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : Notre Dame Faces More Tarnish
- Ethnic Concerts Will Be Hard to Find at Center
- California's Red: Original Zin
- MUSIC : A Band That Is Really Gnarly : The Orange County rockers play a wide variety of music that caters to Southern Californians' love of dancing.
- Environment: Planting Native Flora on Point Dume
- San Gabriel Valley / COVER STORY : The Suspicion Is Mutual : Latinos in Pomona Say They're Documenting the Border Patrol's Enforcement Tactics
- Sports
- Bitter Cruelty Is Legacy of 'Heiress'
- Mandela Meets With Biehls in S. Africa
- LONG BEACH : More Youths Get Virus Causing Pneumonia
- Widespread Abuse of Women Reported
- Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Open for the Memories : Recovery: Employees of Pizzeria Uno return to work in tribute to their boss, who died in the quake. It is the first business to reopen in Northridge Fashion Center.
- SUNLAND-TUJUNGA : Landmark Restaurant Still Awaits Repairs
- Where To Get Help : A Guide To Coping With The Quake
- Earthquake: The Long Road Back : Commerce Secretary Brings Aid : Fillmore: Ronald Brown offers residents and businesses encouragement. Assistance for Simi Valley will take longer.
- Quake Checklist: Family, Dog, Data
- Susan Sirota Dyer has been elected to...
- William S. Hoffenberg has joined Koll International...
- CENTRAL CITY : Pieces of History Among the Casualties of Quake
- Marijuana Found in Anti-Crime Legislator's Home : Burglary: Assemblyman says small amount discovered by investigators was not his.
- Magazine Sings Tune of Aging Rock Fans
- 4 Nominated for Arts Award
- THEATER REVIEW : Russian Story Offers Kids Important Lessons : 'The Overcoat,' the political satire about a poor clerk who needs warmer garb, should appeal to parents too.
- Obituaries : * Mary Ellis; Early Camarillo Settler
- Continued Operation of Landfill Urged
- Council Approves Price-Gouging Law
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Taps Planned for Vintage Jet Fighters
- Inglewood : 16-Year-Old Boy Arrested in Murder of Girl, 14
- PORT HUENEME : $250,000 Earmarked for Earthquake Aid
- VAN NUYS : YMCA Extends Child Care for Quake Victims
- Flames Get a Victory, Key Injury
- RECRUITING ROUNDUP : Rempel Takes Walk-On Bid From UCLA
- Broadway Mickey Mouse : Theater Deal Brings Disney Back to New York
- A Sunday Kind of <i> Oeuf</i>
- Shuttle Is Readied for U.S.-Russian Mission
- Probe Finds No Brown Bribe on Vietnam Trade
- A Life Once Distilled in Vodka and Tonic
- NORWALK-LA MIRADA : School Board Dumps Fast-Food Contract
- 19 Children Found Living in Roach-Infested Apartment
- COLUMN ONE : Dancing Away From Trouble : Some youths have left gangs in favor of clubs devoted to <i> banda </i> music. Their parties can spark problems, police say, but the craze is viewed as an alternative to violence.