- Trial Judge No Stranger to Controversy : Courts: Some say Thornton jurist is courageous. Others say he lets emotions influence rulings.
- U.S. Skiers Get Another Big One
- Raheem Finds Signpost at Cleveland : Deaf Basketball Player Fits In After Awkward Experience at Fairfax
- Mater Dei Defense Does Job in Victory Over Capistrano Valley
- SNEAKS '95
- SNEAKS '95 : Spring
- Profile : The Berenger Trail : ACTOR PICKS A MOVIE BY ITS STORY, NOT THE DIRECTOR
- Bosnia's Serbs and Muslims Swap 100 Prisoners : Balkans: Exchange is only element of current cease-fire pact to be fulfilled so far. Elsewhere, violations continue.
- THE REGION : Asian-Language Cards on Prop. 187 Offered
- College Board Hires New Foundation
- Philadelphia Didn't Appreciate Schmidt as It Should Have
- Standout High School Rusher Was Initially Scared to Run
- Clippers Make It Close, but Still Lose : Pro basketball: Los Angeles draws within three in the final minute, but Sacramento, off to its best start since 1978-79, wins, 92-86.
- AFC World : San Diego Has Been Starved for a Super Bowl, and Now Charger Fans Are Eating Up the Chance at a Title
- Hammer Time : Testimony, Tribute, Torment: Finally There Is a Baseball Show Hank Aaron Deems Worthy to Watch
- AND ONE MORE THING: For years, R.E.M.'s...
- Burrell and Dedeaux Star in Highland's Version of '20/20'
- THE TEMPLE OF THE GOLDEN PAVILION ...
- All Americans
- STYLE: STYLEMAKER : The Mix Master
- Trimming Welfare Rolls One Family at a Time : Kentucky: "Mentor couple" lives with the family, teaching about budgeting, parenting, working, cooking.
- DOWNTOWN : Warm Homecoming for Homeless Man
- SOUTH GATE : Woman Dies From Car Fire Injuries
- New Owners of Steel Foundry Determined to Get the Job Done : Rust Belt: Workers staged 42-day sit-in to win right to buy bankrupt plant after it closed. They cite the 'C-word,' commitment.
- Dead Woman Found in Surf
- Holy Bull Shakes Off Cobwebs at Gulfstream
- Pepperdine Gets Even in Conference, 79-55
- Wildman Remembered : Although Doug Atkins Was Not Exactly a Saint, He's Soon To Be in New Orleans' Hall of Fame
- PREP ROUNDUP : Newport Harbor Wins in Overtime, 60-52
- It's Their Turf, Don't Doubt It : Soccer: Claudia Cline, Roz Matalon firmly in control of boys' teams at Palmdale and Littlerock.
- WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : USC Trounces Arizona State
- REFICE: "Cecilia" (excerpts). Renata Scotto, Harry Theyard,...
- Who's Bettie Serveert? : If the name causes some confusion (it's an 'it' not a 'her'), there was little question about the Dutch quartet's ability. Expectations are high for the band's follow-up album.
- SNEAKS '95 : Fall / Holiday
- Beyond the Maps to Stars' Homes
- Fighting the Fight : Will we ever sort out the causes of this century's global conflicts? : THE FIRST WORLD WAR: A Complete History, <i> by Martin Gilbert (Holt: $35; 615 pp.)</i> : ON THE ORIGINS OF WAR, <i> by Donald Kagan (Doubleday: $30; 486 pp.)</i>
- Destination: New York : Big Apple Dynasty : Open-air markets, herbalists, Buddhist temples and exotic foods give Chinatown its mark of authenticity
- The Scene : Page Ploy
- Former Miner Guilty of Murder in Arctic Blast
- CHRISTINE TUCCI AND HER ROLE: 'IT'S LIKE HAVING A BREAKDOWN'
- N. Calif. Mudslide Damages Several Cars
- Council May Expand Redevelopment Zone
- Nuns Have Real Gouda Thing Going With Their Cheese Business : Religion: Trappistine sisters support themselves with their work. But they are deliberately limiting their output.
- State Economy Finally Recovering, Experts Say : Growth: Modest upswing is broad-based and includes substantial jobs creation. Even hard-hit L.A. is included.
- Notes about your surroundings
- Floods May Help Malibu Secure Aid
- The Beat Goes On : Musician Tries to Begin His Life Again After Debilitating Bicycle Crash
- Loyola's Season Is Slipping Away
- FAMILY : Zingers for Children
- No Need for Him to Rent : Marvin Eisenman used to manage a grocery store, but severe back and knee injuries disabled him. So he started collecting. Now he has nearly 25,000 films, videos and laser discs.
- For Baja Exporters, No Boost From Lower Peso : Devaluation: With many expenses in dollars, their costs are suddenly up.
- Festivals, Feasts & FairsFOLSOM--"Sea of Stars ....
- RESTORING THE TALLGRASS PRAIRIE: An Illustrated Manual...
- Under New Plan, Iowa May Transfer Older, Sick Inmates to Nursing Homes
- HUD Director Offers Plan to Finance Homes : Housing: Loans backed by union and pension money will fund affordable housing in Lincoln Heights and four other local communities.
- BALDWIN HILLS : Network Wages Anti-Blight Effort
- A summary of selected City Hall actions last week that affect the Westside.
- Quayle Declares He's Healthy, Set to Campaign
- Youngster Made the Most of His Too-Short Life : Irrepressible DeAndre Bell worked hard to satisfy his sweet tooth and help out with the family expenses. The 9-year-old was killed when he collided with a bus while skating along a city street.
- 22% Raise OKd for Inglewood Council, Others
- THE NATION : THE PRESIDENT : A Psychological Study of Clinton: The Blurring of Personal Boundaries
- Rain Forecast Today Through Middle of Week
- <i> A behind-the-scenes look at Orange County's political life</i> : Republicans Rise Early to Gavel Willie Brown's Assembly Into Session
- County Must Move Decisively on Fees : Supervisors Better Get Cracking on Solutions to Crisis
- GOLF ROUNDUP : Ogle, Gallagher Catch Mickelson
- JAZZ SPOTLIGHT : Reflecting City's Split Personality : JAMES CARNEY, "Fables From the Aqueduct"; <i> Jacaranda Records</i> (***) : LOS ANGELES JAZZ QUARTET, "Astarte"; <i> Gowi Records</i> (** 1/2)
- Jordan, Egypt Mend Fences After Rift Over Gulf Crisis : Mideast: King Hussein and President Mubarak meet to thaw out their chilly diplomatic relations.
- Hunt Pressed for Last of Escaped Killers : Florida: Even as plane tows banner with family plea for surrender, the reward for his capture reaches $30,000. Bounty hunters join search.
- Gunmen Kill Leading Algeria Sports Official
- Going to the Source : In Africa, educator Dolores Sheen discovered a true home--and another chance to uplift children as they have uplifted her.
- Accident Aboard Carrier Nimitz Kills 1 Sailor, Injures 2
- SANTA MONICA : 3 Workers Injured as Electrical Blast Cuts Power to 320 Homes
- Immersed in Clean Water : On Newport Bay Issues, Agencies Consult a Couple of Quality Activists
- Orange County Voices : COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Operative Word for Orange County Government Is Privatize : Many services can be made more efficient and also result in substantial savings for the beleaguered taxpayers.
- Casino-Bound Bus Carjacked; Robbers Take Jewelry, Credit Cards and $10,000
- Anaheim Officials Vow to Press On With Major Projects : Crisis: Despite county fiasco, city will hire police, stay committed to Disney project and consider new stadium.
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : UMass Survives Temple's Onslaught
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Lahanas' 37 Points Propel Titan Women Past Nevada
- Stars & Stripes Wins Without Conner
- La Verne Catches CLU With Guard Down
- A Lot of Skill and a Little Luck : After more than two decades and 200 premieres, guitarist David Starobin's name is reverberating outside modern music circles.
- Deal of the Week
- PALACE THIEF by Ethan Canin (Picador:...
- Sailings That Give Meaning to Term, 'Shakedown Cruise' : Ships: Based on two recent debacles, consumers should be wary of booking voyages on newly renovated vessels.
- Rocky Mountain Bargain
- Western France Hit by Worst Rain in 150 Years
- Family to Get 1st Payment for '88 KKK Killing : Racism: The heirs of Mulugeta Seraw will receive $100,000 of a $12.5-million award. Ex-Klan leader Tom Metzger is responsible for the entire amount.
- Dying Doctor a Living Lesson for Compassion : Medicine: Students are moved by personal experience. Cancer patient is convinced that spiritual strength influences physical health.
- SOUTH-CENTRAL : Going to Bat for First Little League
- Remembering an Adventurer Who Lost Her Life in Kobe : Voni Wong of Van Nuys had a zest for living that continually delighted her friends. That quality was evident even during her short stay in Japan.
- Hawaii's 'Target Island' Finds Some Peace : Environment: After 20 years of protests over military bombing practice, Kahoolawe finally has been set aside for cultural, religious and educational uses. Still, there is a lot of cleaning up to be done.
- Officials May Hire Company to Run Campsite : Forest: Government considers privatizing the Rose Valley Recreation Area in effort to curb vandalism and violence.
- 'Bow' Wow
- Your Money : Foreign Investment Not Always Diversification
- The Tube : Veintesomething Video
- Chechnya's Mountain Men Say They'll Vanquish Russia : Caucasus: Moscow may have upper hand in capital, but inland resistance to invaders goes back centuries.
- EAST LOS ANGELES : Plaza Center Offers Prenatal Services
- A Serious Abnegation of Responsibility : Forest Service officials are accused of turning a blind eye to massive logging thievery
- FICTION
- All About Faye : NICOLE BROWN SIMPSON, <i> By Faye D. Resnick (Dove Books: $14.95)</i>
- Four-Star Films : 'Unforgiven'
- MARINA DEL REY : Group Exhorts Students to 'Start Their Heads' With Breakfast
- 'FAMILY-SENSITIVE' NEWSCASTS: AN UPDATE ON A NATIONAL EXPERIMENT
- Children's Planning Council Coordinates Help for Families : County Agency's Goal Is to Keep Them Together by Promoting Collaboration Among Agencies for Children
- Gangs Bridge Relief Gap After Quake
- THE SIMPSON TRIAL : Cases of Feuding Lawyers Seldom Reach the Public Eye
- Suspect in Slaying of Vendor Arrested
- Sea Lions Who Eat Spawning Trout May Par for Meal With Their Lives : Ecology: Firecrackers and rubber-tipped arrows have failed to protect the fish. Now officials are looking as 'lethal removal' of nuisance animals.
- Lakers Forget to Finish : Pro basketball: Barros leads 76ers' comeback from 16-point deficit in fourth quarter.
- Moorpark Squeezed by Ventura
- Pacific Wins When Titans Grow Cold
- Scenes From a Family Gallery : Paul Kantor, his former wife Ulrike and their son Niels have devoted their lives to art in L.A.-- even if the role of art dealer is misunderstood.
- Government Needs a Sense of Responsibility
- Tollway Grading Is Blamed for Floods
- CHASEN'S CHILLY
- Bear in the Air : Airborne State Trooper Uses High-Tech Perch to Put Brakes on Speeders : Washington: Digital watches calculate the elapsed time and speed of vehicles passing highway markers. Then he calls in the surface-based enforcers. Few violators fight citations.
- Fine Print in World Trade Pact Could Trim Pension Nest Eggs for Many : Retirement: Lump sum payments could be substantially reduced because of GATT's assumptions about future interest rates. What's more, contributions will be held down because of limits on cost-of-living adjustments.
- This Golfer Is Hitting Out of Bounds
- The Heat Goes On
- Too Bad That Off-Roaders Go Wild
- CORRECT <i> AND</i> PC
- Three-Zing Circus
- HIS OWN WORST CRITIC
- Bearding the Lion
- DEVASTATING JOLT IN JAPAN : How to Help
- The Bottom of the Royal Barrel : THE PRINCE OF WALES: A Biography, <i> By Jonathan Dimbleby (William Morrow & Co.: $24; 640 pp.)</i> : DIANA: Her New Life, <i> By Andrew Morton (Simon & Schuster: $23; 176 pp.)</i> : PRINCESS IN LOVE, <i> By Anna Pasternak (Dutton: $17.95; 192 pp.)</i>
- POLITICALLY INCORRECT
- Break Up LAUSD to Put Communities in Charge
- Hard Choices Ahead for Mountains Conservancy
- 'School With No Name' Looks a Lot Like Heaven to Its Homeless Pupils : Salt Lake City: Stacey Bess started teaching in a metal hut under a freeway viaduct. Because of her own troubled history, she relates to her pupils. 'I've had a really rough life,' she says. 'The gray in my hair is warranted.'
- Supervisors Need to Treat Debacle as Something More Than a Rash
- THE TV ABCS
- Applause for Students With Christmas Spirit
- West Adams Area
- In Provenza's Defense
- Retirees and Higher Taxes
- Male Call
- City Charter Amendment
- O.C. Pool's Refunds to School Districts
- Paddling Sends Wrong Message
- High Cost of 'Affordable' Blythe Street Apartments
- DEFINITELY NOT PC
- Darwinian Logic of Management Pay
- Lingering Questions : The ambivalence...
- Public Vents Anger at Privatization Ideas Offered for Bankrupt County
- B-2 Program Hurts U.S. More Than Any Enemy
- Future of Liberals, Democratic Party
- Who Pays, Who Gets With Social Security
- CLASSY COLLETTE
- Positive Protest
- PAINTING WITH LIGHT
- Why Does Native-Born Youth Need English Help?
- 'Bag Balm' Finally Gets Overdue Recognition
- NAZI FILMS
- B.B. KING'S HOMETOWN!
- FRIENDS OF BILL
- BACK FROM THE ABYSS : ...
- Pomona--Warts and All
- Taxpayer Off Hook
- Detective Jay Paul
- Pay, Utility Rates Are Sensitive Matters
- Tabling the Discussion
- Best and Worst
- NONFICTION - Jan. 22, 1995
- NONFICTION - Jan. 22, 1995
- NONFICTION - Jan. 22, 1995
- NONFICTION - Jan. 22, 1995
- NONFICTION - Jan. 22, 1995
- Obituaries - Jan. 22, 1995
- ADOPTION CENTRAL: Jean Mejia loves a good...
- School Plan for Disabled Makes Gains : Full inclusion: County is now embracing a program that places children with special needs in regular classes.
- 3 Killed, 11 Hurt When Car, Van Collide in Valley
- Books May Have Been Falsified : Latest Stunner: O.C. Officials Say $85 Million Diverted : Bankruptcy: Treasurer's office funds meant to be allocated to pool participants were instead kept in an account managed by Citron. Two sets of books were kept.
- Husband Sees Train Kill Woman, 70 : Tragedy: Her spouse, 83, crossed first. He urged her to hurry across tracks, he said. But she may not have heard.
- 3 Killed, 11 Injured as Packed Van Is Hit : Accident: Most of the victims were on their way to a wedding. The driver of a car apparently ran a red light at a busy intersection, authorities said.
- Kobe Braces for Landslides as Rain Hits Ruins
- Simpson Defense Plans to Offer Other Scenarios : Trial: Opening statement will present theories in effort to create reasonable doubt, undermine DNA evidence.
- $85 Million Was Diverted in O.C. Pool, Audit Finds : Bankruptcy: Interest that should have gone to investors went to two special accounts. Records are turned over to investigators. Assistant treasurer is placed on leave.
- Life of the Party? (Yes, as in Political)
- California - News from Jan. 22, 1995
- COMPANY TOWN ANNEX
- Smithsonian Bars All Public Access to Nude Photos of Elite Collegians
- TV Reviews : Michele Lee Makes a Great Dottie West
- TV & RADIOCalling All Fans: Barry Corbin...
- DEVASTATING JOLT IN JAPAN : For a Son, Day of Hope, Night of Despair : Rescue: Workers return to damaged building to search for a man's father, but a grim discovery greets them.
- De Klerk, Mandela Mend Rift That Imperiled Coalition
- $23 Million in Late Taxes Owed County : Government: Officials have no way to collect until the property owners fall five years in arrears.
- Anaheim Officials to Consider Extra Police
- MOORPARK : Poindexter Park OKd as Name by Council
- Man Guilty in Potential '3 Strikes' Pizza Case : Crime: Jury convicts small-time criminal of felony petty theft for stealing a slice from children. He could get a 25-years-to-life sentence.
- Robbers Impersonating Officers Ransack Two Homes : Crime: Authorities caution residents to use common sense before opening doors to people showing badges and claiming to be police.
- Rescue Team Sharpens Skills at Practice Drill
- Pop Album Chart : Blige's 'Life' Makes the Climb--Again
- Furniture Recovery : When that favorite old chair or sofa has started to sag, don't despair. It can soon be sitting pretty with some reupholstery.
- HOUSEPLANTS : Keeping Your African Violets in the Pink
- Clinic Seeking Action Against Abortion Foes : Courts: Orange facility says the group is accosting patients and blocking its entrance, which protesters deny doing.
- Countywide : Access Bus Service Delays Subscriptions
- ORANGE : County May Renege on Share of Road Project
- Brea : Japanese Youths Tour on a Sister City Visit
- Grandfather Testifies Accused Killer Asked Him to Accept Blame : Courts: Edward Charles III is charged with murdering his parents and younger brother.
- Dade Makes the Best of Breaks He Gets : Basketball: Cal State Fullerton redshirt freshman has had a lot of support from his mother, stepfather.
- TV Reviews : Dunaway Stars in 'A Family Divided'
- O.C. Man Pleads Guilty in Honda Payoff Case : Courts: So far, 14 former executives and a dealer have admitted a role in the $10-million kickback scheme. Honda says it is a victim.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Potholes Abound for GM : Strike Settlement Doesn't Mean Road Is Clear
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Skeleton Found in Desert Reopens Case of Missing Rancher : Lancaster: Deputies say headless remains found by hikers could be those of Lawrence Kuhn, 83, who vanished in September, 1993.
- Inundated With Business : Storm Damage to Vehicles Keeps Car Rental Firms, Body Shops Busy
- 3 Killed, 1 Wounded in Series of Shootings in Santa Ana
- CANOGA PARK : Businesswomen Thank Benefactor
- Friends in Need : City Takes Pride in How Neighbors Joined, Persevered After Quake
- COMMENTARY : NCAA Doesn't Want to Send Wrong Message to Preps
- Scout Seeks Fresh Start After Dismissal : Baseball: Poitevint, who was fired Jan. 5 by Angels, helped boost club's international recruiting.
- NHL ROUNDUP
- Racism, Brutality Charges Hit Canada Military Unit
- COLUMN ONE : Tough Sell for the Home Team : Pro clubs find it can be hard to gain a big following in Southern California. Most fans seem a bit more laid-back or impatient, and many have loyalties elsewhere.
- BISHOP INSTALLATION: The Rev. Paul Egertson of...
- Civil Rights Pioneer's Book Tells Impact of Religion : History: Rosa Parks says her strength came from God when she refused to give her bus seat to a white man in 1955. She credits role of churches in the movement.
- SIMI VALLEY : Accident Victim's Family Sues City
- County Unemployment Falls to 6.5% in December
- SANTA ANA : $2.2-Million Subsidy for FHP Project OKd
- Bond Deal Considered to Lure Firm : Moorpark: City studies a $10-million state plan to build a plant. Otherwise, company says it's cheaper to move to Arizona.
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Tape's Late Scoring Spree Sparks Esperanza
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Watson Paces Rancho Santiago
- Jazz Review : Burrell and Morrison a Duo to Treasure
- Deng's Bad Health Evident; Daughter Says Death Is Near
- Embattled Gingrich Slams Critics of His Book Deal : Politics: Speaker says he is disgusted by Democrats' attacks. He concedes that his foes are succeeding in diverting his focus from GOP agenda.
- Dreier Picked to Lead GOP Task Force for State
- Quayle Accuser's Lawsuit Gets New Life : Politics: Supreme Court to hear appeal of convict who said he was silenced by U.S. officials to stop his story of alleged drug sale.
- Would-Be Anaheim Councilwoman Loses Battle to Force Appointment : Courts: Shirley McCracken twice came within one vote, but judge agrees with city that three are needed to be seated.
- University Suit Unlikely Over Garage Collapse : Quake: Engineering study of failed Cal State Northridge structure doesn't offer grounds for litigation, officials say.
- If you like the Dead Sea Scrolls,...
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Mosley Helps The Master's Slip Into Cruise Control
- CS Northridge Wins League Debut
- Weekend TV : 'Rik,' 'Hercules' Lead Midseason Charge
- HOUSEWARES : Home, Sweet Home Products on View at Chicago Exhibit
- Pair Accused of Scam in $100,000 Keno Win
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Sexual Harassment Claim Is Dismissed
- CSUN Lawsuit Over Collapsed Parking Structure Unlikely : Earthquake: Initial engineering report clears designer-builder of negligence in the garage's failure.
- BOYS' BASKETBALL / GOLDEN WEST LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Gottlieb's 24 Points Silence Servite Fans
- BOYS' SOCCER ROUNDUP : Harvard Breaks Away for 4-2 Victory
- Van Exel's Heave Turns Out Lights : Lakers: Three-point shot at the buzzer beats Celtics, 120-118, in L.A.'s final game at Boston Garden.
- CalArts Music School Presents Free Concerts in Santa Clarita
- Lifting Their Voices in Faith, Hope and Charity : Pop Beat: Stars raise approximately $3.5 million for AIDS Project L.A. during the Commitment to Life benefit at Universal Amphitheatre.
- Ian Pitt-Watson; Taught at Theological Seminary in Pasadena
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL : Chatsworth Showcases Skill, 59-47
- Art Review : Ideas 'Under Construction' at Armory
- Telemundo to Continue Airing Hard-Liquor Ads : Television: Network ignores voluntary agreement within the broadcasting industry not to air ads for distilled spirits. L.A. supervisors also request an end to the spots.
- MATERIALS : Engineered Wood Could, Should Be on Alternatives List
- THOROUGHBREDS / BILL CHRISTINE : Patience Pays Off for Headley Clan in Victory Circle
- Victor Borge Makes It Up as He Goes Along : Music: When the pianist-comedian performs at Cerritos Center on Sunday, he brings decades of experience but no set agenda.
- TV Reviews : 'Avenging Angel': Mormon Western
- Chance of Major Quake Within 30 Years Put at 86%
- City Guide
- Ducks and Kings Get Off to Cold Start : Hockey: Kurri is in mid-season form with two goals and an assist as Los Angeles salvages a 3-3 tie against Toronto.
- CSUN Has Only Outside Shot for Indoor Success
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Garden Grove Stays Undefeated in League Play
- BOYS' SOCCER ROUNDUP : El Modena's Frazier Shuts Out Seventh-Ranked Orange
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL : GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Drought Over for Calabasas
- The Trocks Toe the Line Between Art and Camp : Dance: The all-male Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo parodies the classics with technical and dramatic skill.
- Gingrich Issues Threat to Delay Mexico Aid Bill
- DEVASTATING JOLT IN JAPAN : Family Survives, but Future Is Uncertain : Victims: The enormity of the disaster begins to sink in for the Kawasakis as they contemplate hardships ahead.
- DANA POINT : This Wilderness 'Hotel' Is Really One for the Birds
- Razing of Museum Is Halted by Court : Architecture: Temporary order stops demolition at Science and Industry complex. State says it should continue because project has been going on for two months.
- Countywide : Coalition to Battle TV Show Stereotype
- GARDEN GROVE : Taking Studies to a Higher Level
- GLENDALE : Council Will Vote on New Department
- It's Game On in the NHL, but Ducks Off Their Game
- No Dunce Cap for the 49ers : NFL: It's a salary cap, and Policy has made it fit with creativity that infuriates doomsaying rivals.
- Boxing
- Jorgensen Reports Revenue Up 25%
- Malcolm X's Daughter Said to Have Signed Confession
- Chechens Regroup After Palace Rout : Caucasus: Russians urge rebels to lay down arms, but the republic's president vows fight will continue.
- But Can They Order a Burger and Fries?
- GARDENING : Getting a Handle on Ways to Help Plants Make It Through Rainy Days
- DEVASTATING JOLT IN JAPAN : U.S. Officials Deal With Aftermath : Search: Consulate staffers try to track down Americans. So far, 763 of an estimated 8,000 in area are confirmed safe.
- San Diego Seals Deal for GOP Convention : Politics: Offer of $13 million plus in-kind services is key factor. City hopes the event will bring in $100 million.
- COMPANY TOWN ANNEX
- INSIDE & OUT : Stopgap Remedies for Cracked Plaster
- Nightly News Has Clues to China's Likely Next Leader : Asia: Politicians' 'heir time'--length, number of TV appearances--could point to Deng Xiaoping's successor.
- DEVASTATING JOLT IN JAPAN : How to Help
- Schuller's 'Hour of Power' Films Drawing Worshipers to Theaters
- Guarantee of Rain Fulfilled--Barely
- Orange County Almanac
- VENTURA : Police Seek Law to Quell Loud Parties
- Touch and Go, but CSUN Wins
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Pacific Women Edge UC Irvine, 66-64, With Last-Second Shot
- First-Half Problems Hurt Loyola
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
- HEALTH
- Wilson's Budget Blueprint Shaky, Analyst Says
- Vera Maxwell; Designer for Practical Professional Women
- PRI Seizure in Tabasco Raises New Fears : Mexico: Ruling party governor forces way into office. Some question commitment to reform.
- New IRS Rule on Large Donations Means More Work for Churches
- Funding for Federal Courthouse Restored : Development: The $128-million project in Santa Ana is deemed a 'priority.' No further setbacks are expected.
- ANAHEIM : Trustee Wants Mexico Billed for Students
- BURBANK : Board Considers a $30-Million Bond
- Rain Heralds First of Expected Storms
- SHERMAN OAKS : Galleria Plan Criticized by Homeowners
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL : Big Bomb Sparks Alemany
- THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Short Season Means Kings Have Less Time to Find Excuses
- RETAILING