- Defections Uncover a Pot Full of Lies : Iraq is forced to admit deceiving U.N. about its secret arms
- ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : A Dream That Blossomed
- SIMI VALLEY : Mayor Calms Fears Over Annexation
- Burglar Linked to Murders of 2 Women
- WESTMINSTER : People / Spotlight on achievers : Officer's Specialty Is Young People
- Paula Denise Ward; X-Ray Technician
- Economic Profile
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Gant, Reds Add to Rockies' Woes
- Wadkins Plays a Ryder Cup Hunch : Golf: U.S. captain decides Couples' back is OK and Strange can recall Oak Hill success, so he adds them to the team.
- 3 L.A. Filmmakers Share in AFI Grants
- Site of Old Oil Town May Be Tapped for New Development : Housing: While some support energy company's request to build master-planned community, critics say proposal is not sound.
- A Less-Than-Stellar Start
- Community Profile: Lincoln Heights : Making Peace in Small Ways : Anger over youth's killing has deepened some longstanding strains. But residents are working to keep communication going.
- TRANSPORTATION
- Koll Real Estate Reports a Loss of $2.6 Million for 2nd Quarter
- Company Town: Ovitz Joins Disney : TELECOM : Ovitz's Departure Is a Hard Lesson for Tele-TV Venture
- Pool Supplies Retailer Reports Drop in Profits
- 3 Killed in Car Crashes on I-5
- Stabbing Was Self-Defense, D.A. Says : Law: Officials decline to file murder charges against Newhall man in death of 17-year-old Jimmy Yoguez last week.
- Port Hueneme Expansion Plan Clashes With Tourism Project : Harbor district: Enlarging facility would boost import-export activity, commissioners say. City officials want property for marine center, other development.
- Club Laguna: The 421-unit Laguna Beach complex...
- Real Estate Powerhouses Return to O.C. : Construction: Brandon Birtcher and Roger C. Hobbs re-enter the cutthroat home-building business.
- Paramilitary Group Says It Killed 18 in Colombia
- EARNINGS ROUNDUP : Kmart Reports 2nd-Quarter Loss of $54 Million
- Jury Pool Change Angers Lawyers in Orange County : Courts: Federal panels will be drawn from the county only instead of a larger area. Defense attorneys fear that all-white juries will judge minority defendants.
- OLD SOFT SHOE: According to a recent...
- And, Yes, a Role Model at the End : After facing his devils, Mantle stood tall in organ donation advocacy and alcohol warnings
- Bill Would Limit Lawsuits Against Police : Legislation: Glendale congressman says fear of liability is preventing officers from aggressively pursuing criminals. His proposal includes cap on financial awards.
- IRVINE : Public Works Director Is Hired
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AFC : Oilers to Nashville? Who Cares?
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Karros Bandwagon Gets More Riders
- Playing With Filmmaking : Disney Gets Ready to Roll Out the First Computer-Animated Feature, With Voices of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen as Toys Competing for Attention
- Artist Uses Film to Paint Life Portrait : Art: Julian Schnabel, the '80s <i> enfant terrible </i> painter, is writing and directing the movie 'Build a Fort, Set It on Fire,' about his friend, the late artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
- Being Home Alone
- A Gathering of the Tribes--an Update
- A Mistrial Declared in Drug-Dealing Case
- Cultivating a Collection : Museum Sprouts in Piru Back Yard
- THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL
- Question: What kind of gang problem...
- Ticket Information
- Vollmer Wants to Be as Famous as His Stall
- ART REVIEW : Summer Photo Show Sealed With a Kiss
- FAMILY : Sweet but Not Too Sugary : Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse Produces a 'Willy Wonka' With Homespun Appeal
- Condo Builders Ignored Problems, Attorney Says : Lawsuit: Trial opens with claims the units were built poorly to sell for a quick profit. Buyers seek $11.4 million.
- CAMARILLO : Probe Continues in Hospital Pneumonia
- Will Electric Cars Be Ready In 3 Years?
- D.A. Considers Charging Driver
- Orioles Lacking Competitive Fire : Baseball: Manager Regan's tenacity is a fine example, but he can't get his players to follow it.
- COMMENTARY : A Day Fit for a Magnificent Yankee
- Angels Win One in a Strange Way : Baseball: They build 7-0 lead, then fall behind before rallying to beat White Sox, 11-10, in extra innings.
- Board Set to OK Painful Plan B for O.C.'s Recovery
- Sylmar : Volunteers Sought for School Cleanup
- Southeast : Jackson Urges Shipyard Workers to Retain Hope
- Tenants Criticize Poor Conditions : Housing: Residents of subsidized apartments in Thousand Oaks complain of lax maintenance, harassment by managers.
- COSTA MESA : Residents Sought for Advisory Panels
- Pacoima : United Way May Halt Funding of Charity
- To Be Brave, or Play It Smart? : Athletics: Fresh out of high school, Chad Hutchinson must decide between baseball at Atlanta or a two-sport scholarship at Stanford.
- 100 Years Later, Their Numbers Don't Add Up
- Moscow Demands Chechen Rebels Accept Peace Terms
- Signing of the Times : Politics: House Speaker Newt Gingrich swings through L.A. to promote his book. He is greeted by long lines of admirers and a few protesters.
- Oxnard Will Break Ground for Trash Center
- Report of Rape on Campus Puts OCC Students on Guard
- NEWPORT BEACH / COSTA MESA : School Board to Review Curriculum
- NEXT L.A.: A look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis. : At Some Eateries, Child Care Comes With the Chow
- No Charge Filed Against Mother in 1992 Incident : Crime: Woman whose newborn was found dead in a car trunk was accused of abandoning another but wasn't prosecuted.
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Royals Deal James for Chamberlain
- Death of Inmate, 18, Is Under Investigation
- Criticism of Mental Health Cuts Escalates : Budget: Hospital and police officials, lawmakers and patients condemn county's dismantling of network. New proposal calls for closing clinics and ending all outpatient services at hospitals.
- Panel Considers Plans for a Teen-Friendly Camarillo : Recreation: Steering committee for embryonic commission hashes out ideas for safe fun in a town that youths call boring.
- Bury the Hatchet, Gibson Is Retired
- The Laguna Art Museum netted an estimated...
- The Quotable Michael Ovitz
- Moorhead Seeks Limits in Suits Against Police
- A Higher Power? : Researchers are studying the effects of prayer and meditation on healing. But some have already given their blessings to the mind-body approach.
- R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : Art Center Benefits From Horseplay : Summer Classic equestrian competition draws 700 guests to raise money for the Huntington Beach facility.
- U.S. Jury Pool Change Angers Lawyers in O.C.
- 50 Years Later, O.C. Veterans Recall the Glory of V-J Day
- VENTURA : Sex, Politics Top Conference Agenda
- PERSPECTIVE ON GLOBAL WARMING : Hot? Welcome to the 21st Century : 1995 is likely to be the hottest year on record-- a sample of what we can expect ahead unless we change our ways soon.
- Simi Plans for Growth Rate of 35% : Housing: City approves projected figures that will be used to map development strategy for next 25 years.
- 2 Sides in Bombing Case Discuss Trial Issues : Terrorism: Suspects Timothy J. McVeigh and Terry L. Nichols will be arraigned today. Defense draws up schedule for U.S. to turn over evidence.
- Mantle Services Likely to Attract Thousands
- DANCE REVIEW : Haden-Rogers Create Haunting 'Love?'
- THE VAULTS / CD REISSUES : Coltrane Collection Maps Jazz Revolution
- L.A. adjacent:"Live from L.A." proclaimed ABC's Diane...
- Turf Wars : Valley Man Captains U.S. Team in Strenuous Sport Born in Punjab
- San Fernando Valley : Pacific Bell Plugs Into Future Via Fiber-Optics
- Rebels Without a Pause : Spiked, Pierced Youths Congregate at Lollapalooza
- Norma McCorvey Makes Another Choice : Abortion: Her newfound opposition actually affirms the pro-choice movement.
- Bill Seeks Clout Over County : Budget: Measure would wrest considerable financial power from Board of Supervisors and give it to a state panel. Tough battle is expected.
- Po First Up for Seles in Canadian Open
- NEXT L.A.: A look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis. : The New M-TV : Medical diagnoses of patients across the country are possible through telemedicine--a fiber-optic cable linkup at UCLA.
- Small-Town Boy Is Making It Big : Angels: No. 1 draft pick Erstad, from North Dakota, shakes up Lake Elsinore.
- BOOK REVIEW: SCIENCE : Computers and Their Role in Our World : FATAL DEFECT: Chasing Killer Computer Bugs <i> by Ivars Peterson</i> ; Times Books $25, 260 pages
- LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
- Nothing to Sniff At : There are odors that make us smile--and make us turn up our noses. But did you know that some can speed learning or improve memory? That's the theory, anyway.
- NEXT L.A.: A look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis. : Cyber Cafe
- OXNARD : Help Needed to Run Youth Boot Camp
- STANTON : Man, 23, Fatally Shot While Sitting in Car
- Dodgers Run Out of Magic in End : Baseball: Cubs can't hold lead in bottom of 10th, but after L.A. ties it, Chicago gets a run in 11th to win, 5-4.
- ANAHEIM : Woman, 77, Is Killed on Freeway
- MOVIESFrankenheimer's "Island": John Frankenheimer will become the...
- San Gabriel Valley
- Contractor Sentenced in Tax Case
- 'Breakup Czar' Is Picked for District : Schools: Official will coordinate data and provide information to all sides in debate over groups' efforts to secede L.A. Unified.
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Easley Returns After Headache
- Mighty Ducks Might Open 1996-97 NHL Season in Japan
- He's Back on the Dial With Effervescent 'Raffi's Radio'
- Fans Wait Until the Stars Come Out : Pop music review: The Summer Jam crowd took the heat and lags between sets to catch name-brand hip-hop and R&B; acts.
- Officials Seek to Identify Burned Body
- Calabasas : Pacific Bell to Install Fiber-Optic Network
- VALLEY FOCUS : Sylmar : Medical Center Group Honors LAPD Officer
- LAGUNA BEACH : City to Hear Claims of Flood Losses
- IRVINE : People / Spotlight on achievers : Gene Theories Win Him Seat in Academy
- Real Estate Lending Drops 33% in 2nd Quarter
- A Weekly Column : Disclosing a Recent Death in a Home for Sale Is Essential
- Geological Survey to Fire 500 Workers : Downsizing: Biggest reduction in history of agency is expected to affect research related to earthquakes. Staff at Pasadena office is not trimmed.
- CENTENNIAL FAIR?: It's the Ventura County Fair's...
- Company Town: Ovitz Joins Disney : THE COMPETITION : Rivals See Chance to Level the Playing Field : Talent: Ovitz departure, on heels of Ron Meyer defection, is seen as start of new era for agencies.
- Saticoy Company Gets USDA Approval for New Tomato
- Bermuda Is Pounded as Felix Passes; Tides Kill 3 in U.S.
- Suicide Try Imperils U.S. Probe of ADM
- Company Town : DOMESTIC MARKET SHARE
- RETAILING MEGA-MERGER : Questrom Loves a Challenge : Executives: Man behind the Federated deal for Broadway Stores is no stranger to Southland: He once ran Bullock's chain.
- The Presley Cos.: The Newport Beach home...
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Tech Shares Boost Stocks; Yields Drop
- PenUltimate Inc.: The Irvine software company said...
- Briefly:
- Company Town: Ovitz Joins Disney : What Now for the CAA Powerhouse?
- RETAILING
- U.S. Publisher of Rightist Newsletter Jailed in Germany
- OCTA Opposes Bill on Measure M Funds
- Turnpike Buckles, Causing 5 Accidents
- Rich Consultant Faces Charges in Major Child Support Case
- North Hollywood : Liquor Permit Denied for Colombian Eatery
- El Monte Man Shot to Death by Deputies
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : NFC : Westbrook Near Terms With Redskins
- Post-Trial, Is There Life for the Soaps? : Television: The past decade has seen steadily dropping ratings for daytime soap operas. Simpson trial has only caused further erosion.
- Matthews' Quarterly Net Declines 12% to $53,000
- Controlling Interest in Right Start Sold
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Gains 41 as Tech Shares Rally
- Company Town: Ovitz Joins Disney : THE NETWORK : Ovitz Expected to Exert Broad Influence at ABC : Television: Many are speculating about what will happen to top executives.
- DATELINE: NEW YORK : For Many, Street Festivals Are Not Always Fun Affairs
- Stage Being Set for More Ethnic Fury in Balkans : Serbia: Krajina refugees arrive in Kosovo region. Oppressed Albanian majority there shuns them.
- VENTURA : Fans Turn Out for a Glimpse of 'Keanu!'
- NEWBURY PARK : Armed Robbers Hit First Interstate Bank
- School Races Enroll Few Challengers : Elections: Only two file papers to run against six incumbents on boards countywide. Ocean View district cancels vote.
- Countywide : Patrol Car Purchases Opposed by Activists
- WESTMINSTER : Visiting Royal Family of Laos Takes a City Tour
- A Juggler of Public Works : City Hall: From landfills to quake cleanup, tough issues keep Jill Ellman busy in post the mayor wants to eliminate.
- Ducks Might Play in Japan : Hockey: NHL considers sending teams overseas to open 1996-97 season.
- 13 Soccer Players Sign With Irvine
- July Home Prices Lowest Since '87 : Real estate: The number of sales drops 13% from a year ago. But some realtors say figures show that market has bottomed out for some houses.
- TOURISM : Disneyland Will Be Transformed for 4-Day, Nighttime Halloween Fest
- INTERNATIONAL
- Reynolds Says Only Sex With Teen Girl Was Talk on Phone
- Study on Gulf War Illnesses Is Disputed : Health: Medical experts say the Pentagon didn't sufficiently buttress with facts its assessment that no such syndrome exists among veterans.
- Harboring Iraqis Pays Off for Jordan : Mideast: Rewards of sheltering defectors include likely meeting between King Hussein and Saudi monarch. Nation is told not to fear retaliation.
- Banker Notes Positives in Local Business Climate
- NEXT L.A.: A look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis.
- SEAL BEACH : Beach Safety Office Construction Nears
- Central Los Angeles : Face Lift in Store for Vermont Square Area
- FAMILY : Troupe Enthusiastically Adopts 'Annie' : Musical orphan finds a home in Los Alamitos in a bright, energetic and fun production by and for youngsters.
- Knickerbocker Shares Cool, Take 20% Dive
- EARNINGS ROUNDUP
- Ventura Blvd. Blocked by Fallen Tree : Traffic: Lanes are closed when a pine topples onto a passing car during rush hour. Injured driver is taken to hospital.
- CAMARILLO : Perjury Case Against Woman, 70, Dropped
- In Beijing, Sisters Can Help Sisters : Abuse: Delegates to the U.N. women's conference have a duty to speak up for domestic workers kept in bondage.
- Mantle Services Scheduled for Today
- Too Easy to Enter This Hall of Fame : Horse racing: Jockeys, trainers, owners and even horses who are less than qualified make it to Saratoga Springs shrine.
- Weekend Box Office : 'Brothers McMullen' Starts Off Hot
- Coltrane Collection Maps Jazz Revolution
- Thai Sweatshop
- Senate's Abortion Limits
- Willits
- A Woman's Right to Change Her Mind : Psychology: Norma McCorvey has been a pivotal figure in the abortion rights movement. Her embrace of Operation Rescue has shocked many, but experts say it is a classic case of a person trying to resolve a deep ambivalence.
- Dowling on HMO Care
- Balkan War
- Mumia Abu-Jamal
- Welfare Reform Bill in Senate
- OTHER NEWS - Aug. 15, 1995
- Obituaries - Aug. 15, 1995
- Obituaries - Aug. 15, 1995
- Notes on a Scorecard - Aug. 15, 1995
- Top Retailers May Have Sold Sweatshop Goods
- Countywide : 2 More Teens Die in Separate Car Accidents
- Company Town: Ovitz Joins Disney : NEWS ANALYSIS : Ovitz Ideal Pick for Global Giant
- Broadway Deal to Change California Retailing : Mergers: Employees, apparel makers and prices are likely to be affected by Federated acquisition. Particularly at peril are the 2,000 jobs at Broadway's headquarters.
- RETAILING MEGA-MERGER : Broadway Deal to Change California Retailing : Mergers: Employees, apparel makers and prices are likely to be affected by Federated acquisition. Particularly at peril are the 2,000 jobs at Broadway's headquarters.
- CHILD RESCUE: One county government property recently...
- 5 From O.C. Dead as Van Flips in Arizona : Accident: 6 others suffer injuries on deserted highway. Group was returning from a religious pilgrimage.
- Federated Stores to Buy Broadway in $373-Million Deal : Retail: Merger would erase the Broadway name from Southland scene, likely spur closures, layoffs. Many sites would be converted to Bullock's, Macy's, Bloomingdale's.
- Can Hollywood's 2 Top Players Work Together? : Impact: Eisner, Ovitz are seen as authoritarian, tough visionaries. Some wonder if they eventually will clash.
- Company Town: Ovitz Joins Disney : Can 2 Top Players Work Together?
- Super-Agent Ovitz Gets No. 2 Post at Disney : Hollywood: Move shifts industry power balance, pairing CAA chairman with best friend Eisner.
- Federated Stores to Buy Broadway in $373-Million Deal : Retail: Merger would erase the Broadway name from Southland scene, likely spur closures, layoffs. Many sites would be converted to Bullock's, Macy's, Bloomingdale's.
- Threat Prompts Tighter Airport Security : Travel: U.S. cites fear of terrorist attack, particularly in New York area, connected with the recent arrest of Mideast militant and sheik's trial.
- Tape Issue Looms Over Trial as Clark and Witness Clash
- Japan Premier Offers Apology for WWII Role
- Man's Depression Cited in Fatal San Pedro Shooting of Sons : Slayings: But friends and family say they find it hard to believe Robert Blahnik's unhappiness with his job could have led him to kill his two boys.
- BANKING & FINANCE - Aug. 15, 1995
- BANKING & FINANCE - Aug. 15, 1995
- Sometimes Busy Is Best
- Employees Can't Be Held Liable for Employer Loss
- Lee Iacocca Joins Board of Koo Koo Roo Restaurants
- SOUTHLAND
- Farmers Fight Import of Mexican Avocados : Agriculture: State growers, citing threat of pests, oppose plan to allow fruit across border, but competition also is concern.
- Esther Muir; Movie Actress, Comedienne
- COMMITMENTS : Time Bandits : There are two kinds of people in this world: Those who arrive on time, and those who don't. And one of them's ticking off the other something fierce.
- Baseball Great Mickey Mantle Dies of Cancer
- Narrow Strip of Land Gives Wider View of Balkan War : Europe: Small slice of Serb-held Croatia could be next battlefield--or bargaining chip. Tension, fear are rising.
- O.C. Vietnamese Face Dilemma Over Elders : Culture: Many families are breaking with tradition of caring for aging parents at home.
- Savoring Freedom : Thai Sweatshop Workers Recall Their Pasts and Contemplate Their Futures as They Celebrate With Supporters and Tour the Site of Possible New Jobs
- Lake View Terrace : Native Americans Celebrate Culture
- Maxine S. Hill; Lifelong County Resident
- Orange County Focus is dedicated on Monday to analysis of community news, a look atwhat's ahead and the voices of local people. : IN PERSON : Reflections on Life, Learning in Classroom No. 200
- Blues Show Outgrows Its Roots : Culture: What began as a back-yard barbecue with live music has blossomed into a festival featuring six bands in a 2,000-seat venue.
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Retired Twin Hrbek Honored
- Yankees Feel Like Part of Them Died Along With Mickey Mantle : Baseball: Yankee Stadium marks passing of New York legend.
- ROLLER HOCKEY : Blades Defeat Bullfrogs in Playoff Game
- THEATER REVIEW : 'Angels' Can Make Any Burden Seem Bearable
- Card Clubs Still Hold Strong Hand : Gambling: Governor has signed a modest reform bill that has drawn criticism. A proposal containing tougher rules faces long odds in the Legislature.
- OXNARD : Owners Can Appeal Cleanup Charges
- Don't Waste the Windfall : School districts: Spend new state money on basic instruction and safety
- Immigrant Costs Defy Analysis : Finances: Lack of data thwarts effort by Rep. Elton Gallegly to pin down illegal residents' taxpayer burden.
- A Badman Who Went Straight--to Hollywood : Outlaw Al Jennings was pardoned by President Theodore Roosevelt and ultimately helped shape the Western film genre.
- 2 Boys Killed by Father, Police Say
- CIA in Guatemala: Let the Full Story Out : Americans must know if their tax dollars fostered military brutality in that country
- Short Rations : Conejo Food and Art Fair Attracts 1,500 People, but Only 5 Restaurants
- Abbott Gets By With Little Help : Angels: Offense sputters, but pitcher and two relievers shut down Twins, 2-1.
- Pacific Heritage: Conservative but Shortsighted : Banking: Regulators say its slow reaction to the California real estate crisis helped bring about its failure.
- JAPAN
- Gas Prices Fall Nearly 3 Cents; Lower Than '94
- S. Korean Trade May Be Next U.S. Target : Autos: American car makers say high tariffs and taxes keep foreign vehicles out of the country.
- Mosh Madness : Pushing, shoving and thrashing to the wail of screaming guitars. Flailing in the pit. Moshing is anarchy. And, occasionally, moshing is death.
- Rebuilding Their Homeland at a Cost : Expatriates: Vietnamese Americans who return to help have faced harassment and detention for alleged subversive activity.
- Raising a Whopper of a Protest : Fast food: Residents' opposition to drive-up windows stalls plans to sell family-run restaurant to Burger King.
- Ferguson Clips Boat and Field in Catalina Race
- 1995 / 77th PGA RIVIERA : Els Goes Into Spin and Blows a Chance : Golf: Missed birdie putt on 16 leads to bogey on 17 as third-round leader shoots 72.
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : The Wailers' Stage Lineup: Bob Marley Would Approve
- 1995 / 77th PGA RIVIERA : Riviera Turns Into Elkingtown : Golf: Australian charges to first major title with a final-round 64 and a birdie putt on the first playoff hole against Montgomerie.
- A Matter of Dollars and Sense
- Gunmen Kill 14 at Colombian Dance Hall
- Aug. 14, 1945: the Day the Fighting Stopped : V-J Day: Americans recall life in 2 weeks leading to official end of WWII.
- County's History On Stage : Teen-Agers Research, Write About and Portray People From the Past
- Faxon, Maggert Play Way Onto U.S. Ryder Cup Team
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : Chargers Still Are No Match for 49ers
- COMMENTARY : Wakefield Is Keeping the Hitters, Observers Guessing
- L.A. County's Poor Bond Rating Is Poisoning the Well for the City
- O.C. Computer Industry Expects Windfall From Windows 95 : Computers: Microsoft's release of upgraded operating system brings hopes of resurgence by local companies.
- COLUMN ONE : Ending Apartheid at Work : With tensions high on all sides, South Africa cautiously moves to correct decades of economic bias against the black majority. But affirmative action is a 'taboo' topic, expert says.
- Forgotten Middle Class Is Keeper of the Key to White House in 1996
- Effort to Link Growth, Water Sparks Battle
- COMMITMENTS : A New Life at the Bottom of a Fishbowl
- VALLEY OF WHEELS: The automobile virtually created...
- Valleywide : Temperatures Again Top 100-Degree Mark
- Mind Over Matter: Symphony of Light and Sound : Astronomers at Arizona's Kitt Peak Have Front-Row Seats to Galactic Performances : SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment.
- O.C. CD REVIEWS : Juicy Wit and Harp Licks on Harman's Latest
- Martinez Overpowers Rubin in Final : Tennis: Spaniard's strong forehand and deep serves keep American from charging the net in 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 victory.
- THEATER REVIEW : Indomitable Human Will to Survive Seen in 'Talley's'
- Parks Agency, College Resume Talks on Land : Recreation: Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and Soka University reportedly hope to avoid court battle over property sought as parkland.
- City Studying Solutions to Traffic From New Post Office
- The GOP Loses Its Great Latino Hope : Politics: The fall of Orange County's Gaddi Vasquez dashes hopes for minority gains in '96.
- 1995 / 77th PGA RIVIERA : The Front Nine
- SOUTH KOREA
- Kashmiri Rebels Kill 1 of 5 Hostages : India: A note found on the body of the Norwegian victim threatens other Western captives unless jailed separatists are freed.
- PHILIPPINES
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Meeting Wins Perot Political Leverage in '96
- 2 Gunners Reunite After 51 Long Years
- Helicopter Helps Douse 3-Acre Blaze
- SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Spousal Kidney Transplants Seen as More Successful
- Sandwiching In a Literary Moment
- Small-Time Operation Hits Big Time : Sports marketing: In seven years, Craig Elledge takes company from a garage to national television.
- Trainers Jones, Cerin Face CHRB Drug Probe
- BEACH VOLLEYBALL / WOMEN AT LONG BEACH : McPeak, Reno Never Let Up in 15-3 Victory
- CHINA
- West Bank Arabs Clash With Settlers; Palestinian Killed
- John Merino; Leader in L.A. Gypsy Council
- Valleywide : Luncheon to Promote Community Activism
- PERSPECTIVE ON BLACK AMERICA : After 30 Years, Watts Stands Tall : The community once synonymous with urban rage and despair has a lot to be proud of and hopeful for.
- Inching Toward Global Ban on Nuclear Testing : Clinton announcement on U.S. freeze is a major gain
- 1995 / 77th PGA RIVIERA : The Front Nine
- COMMITMENTS : A Power Move or Career Killer?
- COMMITMENTS : Sometimes a Little Yelling Is Good for a Marriage
- Bosnians, Croats Chip at Serb-Held Territory
- All Eyes on the Skies : Summer is High Season for Amateur Stargazers
- DEL MAR : Tinners Way Leaves Frankel Four for Four
- Quirot Completes Miracle Comeback : Track and field: Cuban runner wins world championship in 800 meters 2 1/2 years after her near-fatal house fire.
- MUSIC AND DANCE REVIEWS : Tchaikovsky Spectacular on Balmy Evening at Bowl
- Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Hurricane Weakens but Still Poses Peril
- BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Vietnam, Through the Eyes of Those Who Were There : AFTER SORROW: An American Among the Vietnamese <i> by Lady Borton</i> ; Viking $23.95, 303 pages
- SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Unmanned Russian Probe to Look for Signs of Life on Mars
- TENNIS ROUNDUP : Agassi, Reduced to Playing in White, Wins ATP Title
- 1995 / 77th PGA RIVIERA : The Back Nine
- THE OTHER ORANGE: Surfing may be king...
- Karros Leads Way to Solo Place at Top : Dodgers: First baseman hits his 23rd home run as L.A. defeats the Pirates, 4-1, stands alone atop NL West.
- Unser Takes Advantage of Andretti's Trouble
- 'Joan of Arc' Tops Heavy Slate of Silent Movies
- Despite Scorn, Netscape Orgy Signals Rally in Small Stocks
- Deputies Seek Help in Identifying Body