- NEWS ANALYSIS : State's Woes Not Expected to Hurt Wilson's Campaign : Politics: Analysts say presidential candidate alone can't be blamed. And California's clout still counts.
- Rohrabacher Emerges as Influential Player : Congress: Once dismissed as on the right-wing fringe, he now is seen as having an impact as part of the House majority. But he still clashes with GOP colleagues.
- Horse Play : This Is the Peak Season Locally for Riders Hooked on the Thrills of Polo Competition
- Return and Remembrance : Ex-Paratroopers Revisit Japanese Base, Mark Prelude to End of World War II
- Jury to Get Civil Suit in Murder Case : Crime: Trial is one in a string of wrongful death actions--this one for $10 million against a sheriff's deputy who was never charged in the 1988 murder.
- Van Nuys : Teens Paint a Mural That Sends a Message
- Newfangled Ways to Count Heads : Fiscal and technological changes for the census
- Rubin Gets Prepared for U.S. Open With Win
- DEL MAR : Batroyale Caps Off Walters' Weekend
- PREP FOOTBALL '95 / CENTURY LEAGUE : Canyon
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE : Van Nuys Company Stays a Step Ahead in the CD-ROM Game : Technology: Jasmine Multimedia's president, a self-proclaimed 'Joe Average,' found a pathway to success in a risky industry.
- Pitching the Merchandise
- SACRAMENTO
- BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Deeply Divided Supreme Court in Search of Leadership? : THE CENTER HOLDS: The Power Struggle Inside the Rehnquist Court, <i> by James F. Simon</i> ; Simon & Schuster; $25, 321 pages
- Belgian Police Detain 240 at Clash Over Flanders Self-Rule
- Orange County Focus is dedicated on Monday to analysis of community news, a look atwhat's ahead and the voices of local people. : PERSPECTIVE : Fault Lines Reshape Disputes Over Development Projects
- Newsletter Dishes the Dirt for Gardeners : Homes: In less than five years, Lili Singer has cultivated a four-page publication into an acclaimed guide for Southland green thumbs.
- Cal State What? : Trustees Grapple Over a Name for the New Ventura County Campus
- EDUCATION WATCH : Worth the Hassle
- U.S. Policy Shifts Wake Up the Neighbors : Immigration: Mexicans are seeking U.S. citizenship in record numbers; now the motherland is mulling dual citizenship for them.
- PREP FOOTBALL '95 / CENTURY LEAGUE : Orange
- Playoffs in Jeopardy for Splash : Indoor soccer: Anaheim can't solve San Jose in 12-9 loss as battle for berths gets tighter.
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Longer Throw Costs Easley Arm Trouble
- UPN Offers Suspense and Pokes Fun at Trash News
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : A Guitarist of Notes : Junior Brown, Among the Best in Country . . . Blues and Rock, Shows Why Two Necks are Better Than One
- JAZZ REVIEW : The Manhattan Transfer Still Rides the High Road
- Spaid, Nonprofits Deserve Accolades
- A Bedrock of U.S. Cartoon Production : TV: The Philippines' low costs and understanding of American culture are luring studios big and small.
- Israel-China Ties Assailed by Wu
- Scofflaw Bicyclists and Pedestrians Are Hot Ticket Items
- Woods Wins U.S. Amateur With Iron : Golf: The short game that was off during Masters is clicking as 19-year-old defends title.
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : NFC : No Butts About It, 49ers Cut Former Charger Star
- Woods Wins U.S. Amateur With Irons : Golf: The short game that was off during Masters is clicking as 19-year-old defends title.
- MOVIE REVIEW : Stars, Setting Sustain 'Panda Adventure'
- Weekend of Culture Is Music to His Ears
- VIETNAM
- COMMITMENTS : Labor Day Stories : Used to be childbirth tales were not told in polite company. But with women being awake and men present, chances are you'll hear it all.
- Women's Numbers Fall in World's Parliaments : Diversity: Study finds only 11.3% of lawmakers are female. Ironically, democracy is blamed.
- SIMI VALLEY : Train Hits Empty Car; No One Hurt
- Nothing Up His Sleeve but a Pitch
- ALBUM REVIEW / JAZZ : Calderazzo Expands Repertoire : JOEY CALDERAZZO, "Secrets", <i> AudioQuest Music</i> ***
- U.S., China Plan for Fall Summit to Mend Ties
- Knowing How to Draw the Line on Running Red Lights
- THOUSAND OAKS : 'City of Angels' Audition Brings Out Actors' Best
- MOTOR RACING : Schumacher Blocks the Road, Wins in Belgian Grand Prix
- Magic Numbers Creeping Up on Sluggish Angels : Baseball: After getting swept by Baltimore, they're counting up the losses instead of a mounting lead in AL West.
- The Shovel in the Bronco : Criminal justice: The court system must respond to the cultural differences of the citizenry it serves.
- CAMARILLO : Comments Sought on Reservoir Plan
- PREP FOOTBALL '95 / CENTURY LEAGUE : 1994 IN REVIEW
- USC Found Back Door to Rose Bowl
- MUSICTriple Threat: The three tenors have finally...
- Civil Suit in Braley Slaying Goes to Jury
- Payola for Passports Typifies Russia's Predatory Capitalism
- Some Believers Are Marching to a New Tune Now
- Ridden by Maple, Awad Kicks In for Sweet Million
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Valenzuela Pitches In as Padres End Slump
- GOLF ROUNDUP : Norman Wins With Chip Shot in Playoff
- It's Open Season on Another Draw : Tennis: Graf has tougher matchups than co-No. 1 Seles; Agassi- Sampras rivalry grows.
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Piazza Answers Questions Loudly
- PREP FOOTBALL '95 / CENTURY LEAGUE : El Modena
- INDONESIA
- Not Ready for Prime Time : V-Chip Testers Say Device Has Bugs, Is Inconvenient
- 100-Acre San Diego Wildfire Contained
- Testing the Waters : Lake Casitas Officials Study Opening World-Class Fishery to Swimming, Other Sports
- Sherman Oaks : Feuer Asks Residents to Play a Larger Role
- A Gain Against Domestic Abuse : Pilot project is found to markedly raise hospitals' awareness of problem
- Stall on Freeway Triggers Fatal 5-Vehicle Crash : Accident: Car is rear-ended, then spins out of control. Woman is killed, son is critically hurt, and nine others are injured.
- Let's Stop Recall Fever
- Johnson and Loiola Have Hot Day on Sand : Volleyball: No. 3-seeded team knocks off No. 1 Kiraly and Ayakatubby twice to win title.
- WORLD SPORTS SCENE : German Teen Swim Star Treads Into Some Dangerous Territory
- A Short Boom in Refinancing Leaves Lenders Scrambling : Personal finance: No-point, no-fee deals are being offered to attract customers, but these may cost homeowners more than they realize.
- How Spiral Into Depression Brought Tragedy to Family : Violence: Fear that his mental illness was hereditary led man to kill his two young sons, police and relatives say.
- Board to Consider Artificial Reefs Plan
- Summer Time Warp : Tradition: Yes, camp is a lot like it was in the old days. The kids may seem a little more worldly, but they still do the Hokey Pokey.
- Ex-CalPERS Chief to Join ICN Pharmaceuticals Board
- High-Tech Vending Machines Put More Change in Coke's Pocket
- THE ECONOMY
- '94 Prison Rolls at Record High, Study Says : Criminal justice: Survey shows the number of Americans behind bars or on probation or parole rose to 5.1 million, reflecting a 15-year trend.
- U.S. Backs Off on Size of Bosnia Force : Balkans: Envoy indicates offer to send up to 25,000 troops to help police any settlement has been shelved. Serbs are warned to accept peace plan or face air strikes.
- THEATER REVIEW : 'Mr. Roberts' Is From Another Era
- Airport Worker Kills Boss, Dies in Crash
- Ex-'Garden Show' Host Finds Her Roots in Print : Vocations: Horticulturist and writer Lili Singer combined her favorite interests to create a flourishing newsletter.
- PREP FOOTBALL '95 / CENTURY LEAGUE : Mariner Hopes to Fill Cousin Tuioti's Shoes : Football: Foothill fullback/linebacker has amazing similarities to his relative.
- The Terminal Man : Timothy Leary is facing death the same way he's always faced life--like a rebel. He's even looking forward to it.
- You've Come a Long Way, Baby
- VENTURA COUNTY FAIR : Out With a Cheer : Entertainment: Carpinteria team takes top honors at fair's first cheerleading competition on closing day. Organizers hope 12-day attendance will top 1994's 247,823.
- Valleywide : Temperatures to Dip Slightly This Week
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Brewers Tighten the Wild-Card Race With Victory Over Twins
- MUSIC REVIEW : Ben-Dor Livens Night With All Her Heart
- Low-Tech Purists and Mac Fans Disdain the Hype
- Clinton Suggests British Bend on N. Ireland
- Bringing the Message of Global Peace to Women : China: Cal Lutheran professor Hoda Mahmoudi will present a workshop at a forum of 36,000 before the U.N. conference begins.
- 2 Caltrans Workers Are Hit by Car, Killed : Accidents: Five-man crew in closed lane was working on freeway bridge near Colton. At least 10 people die over weekend on Southland highways, streets.
- Team's Future Is in the Card
- Weekend Reviews : Pop : Another Unforgettable Night With Cole
- Images From His Life in Pictures : Photographer: Alfred Eisenstaedt's work shows his tireless curiosity and the real genius behind the lens.
- ORANGE COUNTY
- THE ECONOMY
- 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 : He Aims to Do Justice to His Famous Forebear : After a Life in Law, James R. Ross Takes Stand for Jesse James
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AFC : Dolphins' Spikes Faces Charges of Spousal Abuse
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Royals Bring Up Fleming for Tonight
- Weekend Review : Dance : Maria Bermudez and Company Deliver Energy-Charged Program at the Ford
- 2 Southland Vets Will Relive WWII Landing in Japan
- The 'Richest Indian' and the Battles for His Wealth
- PREP FOOTBALL '95 / CENTURY LEAGUE : Santa Ana Valley
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AFC : Dolphins' Spikes Faces Charges of Spousal Abuse
- Script Readers See Blueprints
- A Nice Place in a Bad Neighborhood? : Lifestyle: Unlike the countries around it, Tunisia is an oasis of calm. But the push to reconcile Islam and modernity has its price.
- A Governor, a Lady and a Race to D.C.
- TIMES POLL : Insured People Satisfied With Medical Care
- PREP FOOTBALL '95 / CENTURY LEAGUE : Villa Park
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Yearwood Needs Faith
- JAZZ REVIEW : Quartet West Visits the Past With a Presence
- Typhoon Ends, Leaving 41 Dead in South Korea
- Wanda R. Morales, 41; Lifelong County Resident
- CHINA
- Disabilities Act Is in Effect Before a Worker Is Fired
- Jay S. Garon; Literary Agent for John Grisham
- LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
- Job Center Provides Turning Point for Disabled, Disadvantaged Clients : Employment: Nonprofit foundation helps those with psychological and other problems find work.
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : NFC : No Butts About It, 49ers Cut Former Charger Star
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL '95 : USC's Garrido Can Cast His Own Shadow : College football: With Boselli no longer around to eclipse him, the right tackle is counted on to do the Trojans' heavy lifting.
- A Film Version of a Real TV Drama : Television: HBO's 'The Late Shift' is about the behind-the-scenes deal-making and back-stabbing that ended with Jay Leno in the 'Tonight Show' seat and David Letterman at CBS.
- Firm Has an Offbeat, Offshore Idea for Airport in San Diego : Travel: Company floats proposal for 'Floatport,' a facility atop the ocean off Point Loma, as an alternative to Lindbergh. While planners see it as the wave of the future, there are doubters.
- Small Business Center Goes Out of Business : Commerce: Some bemoan closure of Santa Clarita Valley facility that offered workshops and advice, but critics say it was ineffective.
- Piazza's Tear Rips Phillies, Wallach's Troubles Dodgers : Baseball: Catcher has seven RBIs in 9-1 victory; torn knee ligament sidelines third baseman indefinitely.
- PREP FOOTBALL '95 / CENTURY LEAGUE : Foothill
- Mussina Caps Series With a Fine Outing : Angels: He is the latest Oriole pitcher to turn off the power of the AL West leaders.
- Little Suspense Here, as Ohio State Romps : College football: After kickoff return touchdown in the second quarter, Boston College
- U.S. Seeks Videotape of Feds' Rally in Racism Probe
- U.S. Launches Race to Save Nuclear Arms Know-How : Science: Experts say without archive, weapons skills, ability to maintain nation's stockpile would be lost.
- 3 Teens Wounded in Drive-By Attack
- Yorba Hills Players Get Major League Welcome : Baseball: Back home after its dream season, the team is just hoping for a little rest.
- Valleywide : 3 Housing Projects Get Quake Repair Loans
- Silent Movie Schedules an Impressive Bill of Rarities
- Non-Discrimination
- SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Foundations of Pagan Temple Built by King Herod Uncovered
- SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Heart Defect Surgery Helps Middle-Aged, Study Finds
- Orange County Welfare Study
- Eyeing a Sleeping Giant : Scientists are pursuing tantalizing--but inconclusive--clues to volcanic activity beneath Mammoth Mountain by monitoring seeping gases. : SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment.
- Mind Over Matter : SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Rising Waters Not a Mere Fantasy
- Toy Guns and Violence
- Bob Dole
- Q: If tides are caused by the...
- Disabled Children
- SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Caltech Astronomers Detect 1st Sunspot in New Cycle of Activity
- SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Neanderthals Survived Longer Than Once Thought, Report Says
- Simpson Trial
- OTHER NEWS - Aug. 28, 1995
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY - News from Aug. 28, 1995
- SAN DIEGO COUNTY - News from Aug. 28, 1995
- Notes on a Scorecard - Aug. 28, 1995
- Family Prevails in Long Struggle With HMO : Health care: Insurer was forced to pay for surgery and care of girl whose life-saving surgery occurred outside her medical group.
- PERSPECTIVE ON MEDICARE : Rehabilitation Needed, Not Surgery : The trust fund's crisis isn't new; the President offered a solution to insolvency.
- State Widely Criticized for Regulation of HMOs : Health: Patients, activists, lawmakers assail handling of complaints and inspections. Agency vows to improve.
- WHAT'S IN A NAME?: The Cal State...
- O.C. Recovery Plan Rose From a Death Struggle
- RAM REVIEW: Frank Bryant, a former Ram...
- From the Archives: 'Oddball perfectionist' Garry Shandling on his constant quest to improve his craft
- State of the Art Inc.: A group...
- ENDANGERED SPECIES : Buyouts Have O.C. Independent Banks Quickly Going the Way of the Dinosaur
- Being there : Men-Altering Experience
- Lying to Mom Seems to Come Naturally : Psychology: Small study of college students finds a paucity of veracity. And they lie even more to strangers than to friends and family.
- 36 Dead as Floods, Storms Hit Korea
- Brush Fire Wreaks Havoc on Long Island Resort Areas
- CHESS : NATIONAL NEWS
- LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Russell Simmons : Defending the Art of Communication Known as Rap
- Marking a Pivotal Day in Chicano Activism : Anniversary: East L.A. march commemorates anti-war event 25 years ago. Political, social issues still hold center stage.
- Hundreds Gather to Mark 75 Years of Women's Vote : Suffrage: Thousand Oaks picnic helps commemorate ratification of the 19th Amendment with calls to political action.
- Bank Robber Takes $5,855 in Laguna Beach
- Search for Reporter Missing at Sea Called Off After 2 Days
- GOLF ROUNDUP : Singh Storms to the Lead at World Series of Golf
- Northridge's New Offense Taps Into an Old Source : Football: Three-year veteran Matt Ornelaz kicks a 53-yard field goal during the Matadors' first scrimmage under Coach Dave Baldwin.
- COMMENTARY : Defenders of Nothing, Yankees Play Like Phantom Champions
- ALBUM SPOTLIGHT
- Festivals, Feasts & FairsSAN LUIS OBISPO--Taste some...
- WITH AN EYE ON . . . : For Holly Marie Combs, the Brocks of Rome, Wis., are practically the Waltons
- Retro : TNT's Salute to Leisure Suits : THE '70S ARE THE RAGE ALL WEEK
- Voices of Shame
- MOORPARK : Kiwanis Club to Host Softball Tournament
- Packwood's Accusers Brace for Hearings
- Bomber Hits Its Target With Speed Record : Aviation: B-52 flies from Edwards Air Force Base to Alaska and back in less than 11 1/2 hours in a peaceful demonstration of power.
- Drug Problem Intensifying, Officials Say : Addiction: No element of society seems immune. Four portraits show abuse can lead to years of suffering that affects others.
- ROLLER HOCKEY PLAYOFFS : San Jose Ends Bullfrogs' Season
- Marquee Football Just a Passing Thought
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Rockies Lose to Cardinals in a Grand Way
- Tyson-Foreman Unites Rivals
- COMMENTARY : Why It's a Rock(y) Hall of Fame : With Cleveland's showcase opening next weekend, this is an excellent time to rethink the criteria for admission.
- SMALL FACES: Call him Der Stingle: Sting...
- Long Island Blaze Is Nearly Contained; Evacuees Return
- U.S. to Curb Checks at Customs, Open Canadian Border : Travel: Radical proposal is designed to streamline airport operations. Critics say it would jeopardize safety, drug enforcement. Pilot project begins this week in Miami.
- POLITICS : Finding the Truth Where Nothing Is Black or White
- UCI Fertility Scandal Delays Family's Suit : Courts: Wrongful-death action, unrelated to egg-stealing charges, postponed for fear that the jury pool is tainted.
- UNDER WESTERN EYES: Personal Essay From Asian...
- 'The Hudsucker Proxy'
- The Hottest Act at the Fair : Every Night Is Like an Old-Fashioned July 4 in Ventura, to the Delight of Young and Old
- Radar Network Plan for Amazon Under Fire : South America: Charges of fraud, corruption and even CIA dirty tricks abound, snarling the proposal.
- Times Are Slow, Figures Faulty, So Use Your Noggin
- RITA & LOS ANGELES by Leo...
- CITYSCAPE : Homing In
- When Race Isn't a Factor : 'WE'RE NOT ONE THING ... WE ARE 150 THINGS'
- Only 47 Refugees Agree to Go Back to Rwanda
- Of Independent Mind : The established parties seem to be increasingly irrelevant to the political process. From Ross Perot to Bill Bradley, people are saying the system is broken. Can it be fixed?
- All Cities Need Single-Room Dwellings : In a County Where the Median Rent Is Nearly $800, Many Need Cheaper Housing
- Whitaker Prevails but Goes Distance
- Paul Tagliabue Has Labor Peace, but No Teams in L.A. : Pro football: Is the NFL's czar a genius, the only commissioner in major professional sports without a labor problem? Or is he the beneficiary of a series of events?
- Victory Just an Arm's Length Away for Wrestlers
- A LETTER-PERFECT SEASON : For the college football-impaired, a 1995 preseason primer from A to Z
- ALBUM REVIEW
- 'Desperado' Wild <i> and</i> Authentic
- SCI-Arc Offering Architect Referrals
- Inn Season : Destination: California & Massachusetts : Five quirky towns, five charming hotels--its a match made in Martha's Vineyard
- New Centurion : MTV Creator Goes Boldly Into Century 21
- Buyers Can Get Mortgage Help at Times Fair
- Slim Pickin's for Those Hollywood Figures
- O.C. Jail Drug Cases Dismissed : Courts: Prosecutors' 'erroneous reading' of state law mandating posted notice against possession led to leniency on felony charges. D.A.'s office has ended practice.
- Holocaust Twins Shared a Dream, but Not a Life : Family: Ida and Adam were only 3 when their mother died; they were soon separated. After 52 years, they found each other.
- Cincinnati Zoo Hops on a Toads-to-Wyoming Mission
- PEACE PROCESS : Israel: Where the Strong Weep and the Weak Kill
- Gathering Salutes 75 Years of Voting Rights for Women
- 1 Killed, 2 Injured in Drive-By Attack
- OXNARD : Man Arrested After Chase From Camarillo
- Desert Life : ADAPTABLE CREATURES OF THE MOJAVE
- He Still Sees the Enemy Up on the Hill
- The Season Has Only Just Begun, and Michigan Has Made History : Nonconference: Wolverines rally from a 17-point deficit to beat Virginia, 18-17, in the Pigskin Classic.
- Santa Monica, a.k.a. Hollywood West
- A Bounty for Fans of Isaac Stern
- Mike Noonan Named to Economic Development Consortium Post
- Destination: New Mexico : Santa Fe Trails : Three autumn rambles amid pine, pin~on and fresh air--and within minutes of the Southwest's culture capital
- NATIVE HERITAGE: Personal Accounts by American Indians...
- Color It Fall
- CLOSE-UP : That Sinking Feeling
- Native American History in Wyoming
- LANDMARKS OF TWENTIETH-CENTURY DESIGN: An Illustrated Handbook...
- California--Nancy Sommer, San Diego: "La Pensione, 1700...
- In the Mood for a Sentimental Journey?
- Rust IN Peace
- When Race Isn't a Factor : 'I WANT TO LOOK BACK ON THINGS WITH PRIDE'
- Director Penelope Spheeris' satirical edge helped turn...
- When Race Isn't a Factor : 'I'M ALWAYS INTERESTED IN WHAT'S IN-BETWEEN'
- Iran Will Hold March Elections
- Drug Problems Getting Worse in Ventura County, Official Says : Abuse: No element of society seems immune. One report shows a 73% increase in charges against adults countywide from 1992 to 1994.
- Police Drug Sting Nets 25 Arrests
- Death of Popular Firefighter Stuns Family, Friends
- In Polyglot L.A., Police Strive to Be Understood : LAPD: Department relies on two sources of language skills--a phone company service and its own officers, who speak 12 different tongues.
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL '95 : The New Fella : Tailback Formerly Known as Sharmon Shah Is Now Karim Abdul-Jabbar, a Name UCLA Fans Might Remember
- In Brief
- MORE BENEFIT: Healey isn't the only one...
- COVER STORY : Bergamot Is on the Fast Track : The former trolley station now offers galleries, a cafe and--soon--two Taper theater stages. It's the new arts center on the Westside. But will it endure?
- COMMENTARY : They Can't Shut Me Up : John Fleck was one of four to fight back when their NEA grants were withdrawn. Five years later, he looks again at the embattled arts agency.
- Dragged Back Into the Spotlight
- Longtime Investors Unlikely to Panic, Study Says
- Your Mortgage : Lenders Face Suits for Upping Loan Rates, Fees
- Coke Starts Bottling in Northern Vietnam
- James Truitte; Ailey Troupe Principal
- Four-Star Films : 'Dumbo'
- S. African Gays Jeer Zimbabwe President
- When Race Isn't a Factor : 'I'M ALWAYS INTERESTED IN WHAT'S IN-BETWEEN'
- Sweatshop Case Dismays Few in Thailand : Southeast Asia: El Monte raid is front-page news. But officials say allegations about working conditions will actually encourage immigration.
- 2 Valley Students Headed for Beijing : Conference: LAUSD Sex Equity Commission members, along with their director, eagerly anticipate the international women's forum.
- DEL MAR : Million Reasons for Tinners Way to Return to Turf
- JUNIOR M.A.F.I.A."The Conspiracy" Big Beat/Atlantic* * 1/2Fans...
- The Record of Bird's Genius
- PERSPECTIVE ON LATINOS : Salazar: a Pioneer, Not a Martyr : The late Times columnist is best remembered for bringing professionalism to news on Spanish- language television.
- Town in a Time Warp: Lovelock, Nev., Looks for Its Future Behind Bars
- A City Wonders Who's Supposed to Take Out the Trash
- Muir Back on the Trail : College football: Pierce's reinvigorated quarterback maps path to Division I after detour took him in the wrong direction.
- LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES : Taiwan Too Much for Spring, 17-3
- MOVIES : She's Back and Badder Than Ever : Pam Grier's '70s blaxploitation films are a big kick again, making the star a hot retro hero. (And you thought Foxy Brown was finished.)
- GOLF / THOMAS BONK : It Really Wasn't All That Strange of a Pick
- Huntington Beach Man Hurt in Shooting
- Teen in Stable Condition in Wake of Gang Shooting
- Orange County Voices : COMMENTARY ON GOVERNMENT : Take Lobbyists Out of the County Contract Bidding Process : Their chumminess with supervisors is not in the public's best interest and creates a skewed procurement system.
- New Meaning to 'Criminal Attorney'
- A Constructive Way to Help Teens at Risk : Teacher Shows Youths They Can Have a Brighter Future by Learning How to Build
- Will the Fuhrman Tapes Unleash Simmering Tensions?
- Not Even Piazza Is Escaping Criticism : Dodgers: Catcher's defense an issue after Phillies' 9-4 victory.
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL '95 : He's the Key : USC's Johnson Is Big, Fast and Can Catch the Ball. But Can He Avoid Trouble With the NCAA?
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Tewksbury Comes Back Strong for Rangers
- Salmon Is Angels' Catch of the Day
- Meet a True Musical Preservationist : Richard Pontzious tired of seeing young musicians leave Asia. So he gave them a reason to stay.
- START 'EM UP: Paying a reported $12...
- The Hole Story : Doughnuts Are Out as Officers Develop a Taste for Healthier Snacks in Keeping With Fitness Trend
- 2nd Oil Spill From Unocal Field Runs Into Fullerton Park
- Got Any Plans for Dec. 10, 1998?
- In Brief
- GOLF ROUNDUP : Tiger Woods in Position to Repeat in U.S. Amateur
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Jordan Says He's Not Back to Normal
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Ohio State, Boston College Kick It Off
- Lightning Executive Shot in Car in Tampa
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Percival Surpasses Expectations
- JAZZ : Still Chasin' the Bird : Charlie Parker would have turned 75 Tuesday. Sadly, he didn't even make it to 35, but he so influenced the vocabulary of jazz that a new generation of players speaks his language while striving for his eloquence.
- Getting a Jump on 'Gump'?
- Local Doctor Chosen for Women's Conference : Human rights: Glendale physician is the only California resident selected by the White House to attend event in Beijing.
- A Salute to Blaxploitation
- ART : The Desert Pack Rat : At 78, Noah Purifoy is finally able to devote himself full time to his art: building massive assemblages made from discarded materials in the Mojave Desert.
- THEATER : Triple Threat on the Stage : Recognizable for her work in TV and movies, Natalija Nogulich can do it all in the theater: act, direct, even produce.
- After a Winning '94, State GOP Goes for Internecine Warfare
- How High It Is
- GARCIA LIVES: Two projects involving the Grateful...