- West Los Angeles : New Bikeway Study Funded
- Malibu : City May Help Fund Library
- California Has Already Tasted Clinton Remedy
- Valley Obituaries
- 4 Airlines Are Warned to Pay Landing Fees : Aviation: Carriers are told they will lose rights to use Los Angeles International Airport unless they pay disputed rates. More firms will get notices in the following weeks, officials say.
- Jackson's Ex-Staff Questioned : Inquiry: Police travel to Philippines and interview two former housekeepers. The couple say they reported child abuse but give no details.
- LOS ANGELES : New Parking Rules Waived for Rebuilding Projects
- Colleges to Auction Off Unwanted Items
- PLATFORM : Tax Smoke Screen
- Ex-Grant Star Delahoya Claimed by Marlins
- High Marks for Attendance Policy : Rio Mesa: Strict program has reduced rate of absenteeism and tardiness, but some students still don't like it.
- ANALYSIS : Everett Is Only Choice for Rams
- TELEVISION/RADIO'Probing' Pavarotti: Famed opera tenor Luciano Pavarotti...
- Television Gets In a Family Way
- U.S. Economy
- Business Tax Breaks
- Laurie Myles
- Anti-Drug Program
- County Budget
- School Voucher Initiative
- Notice of Meeting to Discuss Filling Garvey Reservoir
- Clinton
- Lakewood, Long Beach Chambers of Commerce at Odds
- Obituaries - Sept. 23, 1993
- Notes on a Scorecard - Sept. 23, 1993
- O.C. Professionals Impressed With President's Proposal : Speech: But health care and labor officials are waiting for details to make final evaluation.
- Amtrak Train Derails in Bayou, Killing 44 : Disaster: Sunset Limited from L.A. plunges off bridge in Alabama. A barge may have rammed into trestle.
- Package Draws Words of Praise, Warning : Reaction: Democrats, Republicans and special interests laud Clinton's overall goals. But the details of his reform plan raise some concerns.
- Amtrak Train Derails in Bayou, Killing 43 : Disaster: Sunset Limited from Los Angeles to Miami plunges off Alabama bridge, trapping passengers.
- Package Draws Words of Praise, Warning : Reaction: Democrats, Republicans and special interests laud Clinton's overall goals. But the details of his reform plan raise some concerns.
- Hantavirus Fears Chase Cross-Country Runners
- Economics of Clinton Health Plan Debated : Reforms: Area doctors worry about a drop in the quality of care, while business owners fret that they'll be paying more.
- FCC to Launch PCS--But Wait, What <i> Is</i> PCS? : Communications: The latest wireless device is simply a radio frequency and a potential $40-billion market. Here's a primer.
- THE CLINTON HEALTH PLAN : Weak Prognosis for Jobs : Reforms Could Put Big Dent in Industry's Hiring Growth
- THE CLINTON HEALTH PLAN : Weak Prognosis for Jobs : Reforms Could Put Big Dent in Industry's Hiring Growth
- THE CLINTON HEALTH PLAN : Health Care and You
- Clinton Unveils Health Reform : He Says U.S. Is at a 'Magic Moment' for Action : Medicine: The plan would provide insurance to all Americans for the first time. President tells Congress the current system is 'badly broken and it is time to fix it.'
- Ted Turner Says He Won't Join Bidding for Paramount : Mergers: Cable mogul cites baseball team as his top priority for now. Insiders speculate financing was a problem.
- Stripper Performed at O.C. Sheriff's Dept. Academy : Inquiry: Officials are investigating hiring of woman for birthday fete attended by training officers, recruits.
- Johnson's Arm-Twisting in Kennedy Slaying Probe Told : Archives: Phone records reveal worries over rumors of Soviet or Cuban involvement in assassination, fear of an all-out nuclear war.
- TOO GOOD A DEAL: The city of...
- TREADING HALOS: The Angels will close out...
- BOOTH ART: Talk about attention to detail....
- L.A. District May Forfeit $20 Million : Education: State panel votes to withhold some money earmarked for high school site if deal for Ambassador Hotel is scuttled in favor of cheaper land. Officials want to keep savings for eventual use.
- Hiring of Stripper for Deputy Investigated : Inquiry: Incident at Orange County training academy comes to light after TV show acquires videotape of performance. School's leader says he expects to be disciplined.
- Arrowhead Close to Arena Sponsor Deal : Venue: The water company's moniker would be displayed on Anaheim facility and would be part of building's name. Disney officials are also talking to Simple Green as a potential backer.
- BANKING & FINANCE - Sept. 23, 1993
- BANKING & FINANCE - Sept. 23, 1993
- TECHNOLOGY - Sept. 23, 1993
- For the Record - Sept. 23, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - Sept. 23, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - Sept. 23, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - Sept. 23, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - Sept. 23, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - Sept. 23, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - Sept. 23, 1993
- RETAILING
- Global Markets and Economic Update
- Mexico to Boost Government Spending: President Carlos...
- COLUMN ONE : New Urban Flight--to <i> El Norte</i> : More city dwellers are leaving Mexico for the U.S. Immigration has gone on for so long, many plan to stay permanently, lured by family ties as well as jobs.
- Business Starting to Take Off : Irvine Firm's Electronic Ticket Agent Works Like Automated Teller
- Aristide Urges Sanctions to Oust Haitian 'Killers'
- THE CLINTON HEALTH PLAN : Health Care Solutions: A Mixed Bag of Options
- Senate Kills Bid to Halt U.S.-Russia Space Station
- U.S. Rangers Seize Aidid's Top Assistant : Somalia: The raid comes after militiamen attack a U.N. convoy of Pakistanis, killing three and injuring seven.
- Father Vows to Keep Away From Son He Left Scarred for Life
- Powell to Receive Reagan Freedom Award : Simi Valley: The honor, previously given to Gorbachev, will be bestowed at presidential library.
- A Misguided Try at Conciliation
- O.C. ART / CATHY CURTIS : Museum Adds Realism to Renovation Picture : Newport Harbor's scaled-down solution to its space problem may prove that less is more, especially in these economic and social climes.
- Eatery Owner Hopes to Cash In on 2 Trends : Business: Falling rents, rising popularity of country music lead to opening of Country Rock Cafe on Friday in Lake Forest. Similar start-ups have failed.
- KIDNAP CASE: Police say a kidnaping suspect...
- Wall Street Deal Making Suddenly Takes Off Again : Business: Paramount battle reflects '80s takeover activity. But new wave of hostile bids is seen as unlikely.
- RAPT LISTENERS: The award for most attentive...
- Gunmen Assassinate Leader of Major Palestinian Faction in Gaza Strip : Mideast: Fatah aide had just addressed a rally supporting Israel-PLO accord. Attack raises fears of political violence.
- LAGUNA BEACH : Use of 'Bark' Park Extended by a Year
- LOS ANGELES : Mother Arrested After Returning With Daughter
- NEWPORT BEACH : Doctor May Be In at Old Fire Station
- NORTH HOLLYWOOD : High School to Get Transportation Grant
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Crisman Still Is Sidelined
- Audit Shows IOC Made $52.7 Million From Olympics in Last Four Years
- LAUNCH PAD : Spoonful of Science : Mini-Museum Gives Children a Fun but Educational Introduction to the Basics of Physics and Technology
- Liberals Announce 'Boxer Rebellion' Against Senator : Politics: Groups say they feel deserted on such issues as immigration. They will push her to back single-payer health plan.
- Let's Not Quibble With Our Health : Clinton's plan isn't perfect. But if it fails, many Americans will lose the opportunity of a lifetime's peace of mind.
- MISSION VIEJO : Panel OKs Plans for Large Outdoor Mall
- Chick, Wachs Criticize DWP Raises : Utilities: They say the money could have been used to repair mains. A study is under way on preventing major breaks such as Saturday's.
- LAWNDALE : Boy Shot Outside School Still in Stable Condition
- ANAHEIM : Arena Parking Lease Signing Is Deferred
- $29 Million OKd for Parkland Agency
- Most Workers Are Unmoved by Relocation Plan : Jobs: State employees say they like it just fine in outlying areas. Few seem willing to abandon free parking, greenery and lack of panhandlers for congested Downtown.
- Insurance Companies Retrench in Wake of Disasters
- Taiwan to Probe Insider Trading Report: Samuel...
- Speeches, Songs to Aid ACLU
- Gephardt Declares He Will Vote Against NAFTA
- One Casualty of Clinton's Health Plan: Freedom to Choose
- Anti-Voucher Campaign Airs First TV Ads
- SHOWDOWN IN MOSCOW : Timeline of Russian Politics
- Radio Shows' Hosts Talk Up a Storm : Briefing: Invited to the White House to hear about the Clinton health plan, the broadcasters quarrel among themselves and snipe at Administration spokespersons.
- Lyle Menendez Admits Lies, Insists He Killed in Fear : Trial: Defendant keeps poise under piercing cross-examination. He calls a prison term 'very likely.'
- BOOK REVIEW : Jewish Survivors Who Beat the Holocaust in the Forest : DEFIANCE: The Bielski Partisans; <i> by Nechama Tec</i> , Oxford, $27.50, 276 pages
- Federal Scientists to Assist Local Schools
- An Understaffed Simi Library Turns to Automated System : Books: With computerized checkout, the branch will be open 11 more hours per week and will need fewer workers.
- Special Parking Plan at School Considered
- Wilson Approves Program to Consolidate State Office Space : Government: Governor says phasing out many leases will save $100 million a year and create more than 50,000 construction and design jobs.
- CITY WATCH : Boom Town?
- Ex-Taxi Official Alleges Snyder Aided Illegal Gifts : Ethics inquiry: Former executive of firm accused of campaign violations says that the lobbyist was involved in scheme. Snyder denies any wrongdoing.
- First Phase of Massive Playa Vista Plan OKd : Development: The $7-billion project on 1,087 acres is described as a boon to local economy. Critics say that environmental and traffic concerns are being glossed over.
- Lake Casitas Remains Hot Spot for Big Bass
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Hostetler's Knee and Ankle Pass Tests
- Oilers' Ryan Still a Gusher : Football: Houston defensive coordinator is not one to shy away from confrontation. Just ask him.
- BOYS
- Olympic Champion Stulce Tests Positive for Steroid
- Vince WilsonFullerton, So.Football / Wide ReceiverWilson is...
- TELEVISIONNew Jazz Channel: Jazz lovers will soon...
- SEAL BEACH : Tonight's Hearing to Discuss Toxic Waste
- GLENDALE : Goode House Deal Extended for Year
- Supervisors Say They Will Help Assessor : Government: A massive backlog of assessment appeals has been attributed to declining real estate values in the county. The workload could take three years to process, officials said.
- Hostile Takeover : Exotic Plants Crowding Out Natives
- SANTA ANA : Peace-Seeker Odeh to Get Memorial
- LOS ANGELES : 3 High Schools to Share $4-Million Transit Grant
- Speaking a Universal Language
- Bradley Hobbled by Wounded Knee : College football: Former Moorpark back could miss Sonoma State's game against CSUN--and the rest of the season.
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : He Who Hesitates Loses, Brown Says
- THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Salary Cap Might Not Be Answer
- Southern Section Polls : FOOTBALL
- Sylmar Takes Some Shots, Gives One Back
- Not Just Reporters, Crusaders! : Television: The self-congratulatory 'Crusaders' boasts that it 'advocates a specific point in every story'--which is part of its problem.
- MPAA Just Says No to Film Ad : 'Dazed' Campaign Is Pulled Because of Drug References
- Stocks, Bonds Slump, Gold Soars in Reaction to Crisis in Russia : Markets: Jump in gold reflects fears that a power struggle there could escalate into armed conflict.
- Relieved Hillary Clinton Will Watch It Become <i> His</i> Plan : Policy: The President will unveil proposal tonight. After an all-out effort crafting health reforms, First Lady plans to be chief salesperson.
- C.L. Sulzberger; Foreign Affairs Correspondent
- Hawaiian Airlines Files Chapter 11, Plans Cuts : Transportation: Company, hurt by tourism slump, says move will aid restructuring. No service disruption is expected.
- 5.7 Temblor Came as a Shock to Oregon Town : Earthquake: Klamath Falls is slowly recovering from strongest jolt since at least 1860. Ex-Californians consider moving again.
- GLENDALE : Shuttle Service Gets Contemporary Logo
- PLACENTIA : 'Diaper Man' Clad in Baby Togs Arrested
- SIMI VALLEY : Planners to Consider Permit for New Park
- Valley Obituaries : * Sid Kuller; Comedy Writer, Lyricist
- VAN NUYS : Windfall to Boost Valley College Classes
- European Nations Stage Holding Action on U.S.-EC Farm Deal : Trade: Ministers agree to a compromise on France's objections, but Kantor says the U.S. will not renegotiate.
- AEROSPACE
- LAGUNA BEACH : Wandering Python Hits Pool Again
- VENTURA : Owner to Offer 'Kid Video I.D.' Taping
- Voracious Mites Invade Fillmore Avocado Grove : Agriculture: County has yet to confirm the infestation. Pest has turned up in Moorpark, Somis and San Diego.
- GLENDALE : Sports Auction to Raise Funds for Hospital
- Public Skeptical About El Toro's Future : Government: Poll shows 57% have little or no confidence that civic leaders can turn the base into an economic asset after closure.
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Magrane Signs Three-Year Deal
- Medearis Lost to Hart for Rest of Season
- CAL STATE FULLERTON NOTEBOOK / SCOTT MILLER : Murchison Puts Focus on Future of Program
- Valdivia's Offense Sparks CSUN in Soccer
- Northridge Takes Offense and Scraps It
- HEALTH CARE
- Pope Meets Israel's Chief Rabbi, May Visit Jerusalem
- POMONA : 2 Sought in Killing of Man During Robbery
- Judge in Denny Case Hears Testimony on Mentality of Mobs : Trial: Ruling is due on whether UCLA expert will be allowed to testify before jury on how crowds stop thinking individually.
- BREA : Another Town Hall Meeting Set Tonight
- Episcopal Leader Resigns Over Sexual Allegations : Religion: Diocese says the Rev. Jon Hart Olson confirmed key allegations of misconduct with a parishioner.
- Plans Laid for Hantavirus Field Studies : Health: A state biologist is helping to ensure the safety of county scientists involved. The effort is a follow-up to earlier finding of virus in blood samples from local mice.
- New Film Czar to Help Hollywood Feel at Home : Entertainment: Mayor appoints Cody Cluff to try to stem the exodus of TV and movie filmmaking. 'Runaway' productions cost the state as much as $3 billion per year.
- Plan to Reuse Sewage Water Put on Hold
- USOC's Feuding Keeps IOC Waiting for Choice
- Time Finally Has Come to Part Ways
- Reds Rally, Then Lose Again : Baseball: Dodgers score two in 11th inning for 5-3 victory. Cincinnati has lost 11 in a row.
- One Team's Juvenile Delinquent Is Another Team's Poster Boy
- The Shoe May Drop on Nike : Prep basketball: A CIF investigation will determine if company's event involving California athletes violated rules.
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Frauds' an Overstylized Mix in Thriller-Comedy Genre
- Home Construction in West Jumps 15.6% : Building: The August figure pushes the nationwide rate to 7.8%, its highest in more than three years.
- RETAILING
- Stock Prices Plunge as Gold Soars in Reaction to Crisis in Russia : Markets: Dow loses 38 points in broad selloff sparked by fears that a power struggle there could reverberate worldwide.
- Rebels Down Jetliner in Georgia, Kill 28
- Yeltsin Dissolves Parliament; Defiant Members Impeach Him in Showdown : Russia: President's decree plunges nation into deepest crisis since 1991 coup attempt. The armed forces pledge neutrality, and the streets of Moscow remain calm.
- LAKE FOREST : Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Train
- Man Admits Kidnapping, Officers Say : Crime: The suspect also allegedly stole a vehicle, but denies seeing the owner, a missing Westlake woman.
- Being an Assistant Keeps Shumer From Fuming
- What's the Price Tag on Peace of Mind?
- Hurricane Georgette : Books: The Divine Mrs. M (Mosbacher) has a few tips for women who want to tap their 'feminine force.' Let's start with neutral nail polish.
- CAMARILLO : Council May Alter Fees for Developers
- Only Way to Fly : Fishermen at Hot Creek Ranch Are Restricted by Rules and Find the Fishing Tough--but They Wouldn't Change a Thing
- PREP VOICES
- DFG Hopes to Hook Inner-City Anglers
- Supervisors OK $29 Million in Prop. A Funds for Parks
- NORTH HOLLYWOOD : City Postpones Decision on Rebuilding Mall
- Clinton Signs Bill Offering Tuition for Public Service
- Girlfriend of Singer Given 4 Years in Assault Case : Crime: Tanya Anne Hijazi will be allowed to return to court next month for celebrity Rick James' sentencing and to possibly get married.
- You're outta here!When the Dodgers completed the...
- 4 More Cities Join Base Agency
- SOUTH COUNTY : Warning Sirens to Be Tested Today
- WOODLAND HILLS : CSUN President Asks Help From Business Sector
- HEALTH CARE
- Hawaiian Airlines Files Chapter 11, Plans Cuts : Transportation: Company, hurt by tourism slump, says move will aid restructuring. No service disruption is expected.
- Ex-Mazda Exec Named President of Mark III
- International Business : BRIEFING BOOK : A Boom in Israel Might Well Be Felt All the Way to California
- Lottery Chief Urges No-Bid Contract : Gaming: GTECH would be paid $23 million to automate state's Scratcher ticket payoffs. The proposal comes six months after the same firm was awarded a $400-million non-competitive contract.
- Birds of a Feather : Jim and Sylvia Gallagher's hobby is no flight of fancy--the Huntington Beach couple spend many hours chronicling lives of winged creatures.
- $98,000 Will Be Spent on Better Access for Disabled : Oxnard: A city crackdown on motorists' illegal use of handicapped parking spaces will help finance the improvements at City Hall.
- Camarillo : Federal Scientists to Assist Schools
- GIRLS
- Europeans Think Langer Will Play
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Kevin Mack Re-Signs With Browns
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Antelope Valley Mall to Restrict Smoking
- Ukraine Premier's Resignation Accepted
- CAMARILLO : Council Considers Skateboarding Ban
- ANAHEIM : Trash-Pickup Rate Hike Sent to Council
- GARDEN GROVE : Schoolchildren Issue Call for World Peace
- Prosecution Opens in Bank Holdup Trial : Courts: Defendant allegedly staged series of robberies, including the biggest in Los Angeles history.
- High School to Share Its Library : Camarillo: Operating hours will be expanded to one evening a week in an effort to offset cuts at county facilities. The public is invited.
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Lancaster to Buy Housing Tracts for $3.1 Million
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Piers: Nothing but Hard Choices
- Girl, 5, Returns to L.A. With Man Ruled Her Legal Father : Custody case: Her Thousand Oaks mother is apprehended at LAX on a charge of felony child abduction.
- Leah RussellCypress, Fr.Soccer / MidfielderCypress had its...
- Q&A; WITH ELTON JOHN : Having a Go at 'Indifference, Intolerance'
- Tokos Clinical General Manager Named Vice President
- Travel Agents Seek Summit on Tourist Safety : Crime: Industry says steps must be taken quickly in response to the killings in Florida.
- British Economic Figures Revised Upward: The nation's...
- AUTOS
- Suit Alleges Defective Leisure World Work : Courts: Manager of 6,100 Laguna Hills condos seeks $1.4 million from contractors and a trust set up by developer Ross Cortese. He alleges shoddy construction of roofs, ramps built nearly 20 years ago.
- Former Army Official Admits Shoplifting Women's Clothes
- Superstar Architects Draw an Audience
- Serb Nationalists Warning of a Military Victory : Balkans: But negotiators claim that a peace settlement is closer than ever. Muslims gain access to sea.
- Gang-Bangers Gun the Fun Out of the Pier : Living: Violence threatens to steal the night at the Newport Beach jetty, long a popular haven.
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Delays Decision on Beach Meter Plan
- Image Makers Need to Catch Up With Reality : Palestinians: If Arafat and Rabin can shake hands, Hollywood can stop perpetuating stereotypes.
- New Face of Police Union: Friendly --and Formidable
- Ecology Exhibit Draws Protesters : Parks: Display is backed by a sect that demonstrators say would spoil mountain land by expanding Soka University.
- Small Castaic Agency Spends Big on Lobbying : Finances: The water utility paid more than every other government entity to plead its case in Sacramento.
- Study Says Jail Can Fight Inmate Violence : Corrections: Officials recommend more staffing, remodeling cellblocks and transferring prisoners.
- They're Running Into Trouble : College football: USC tailbacks have a long way to go to match past Trojans.
- Strawberry Hit Rock-Bottom : Dodgers: He says he considered committing suicide at one point as the only way to silence his critics.
- TV Ratings : ABC Gets Ready for the 'Real' Season With a Win
- MUSIC / CHRIS PASLES : From Halls of Medicine to Concert Halls : Knowledge of Pain and Suffering, Hope and Healing Inform Wong's Skills as Surgeon and Conductor
- The Last One Left Standing
- Judge John Vukasin Jr.; Presided at Whitworth Espionage Trial
- Charles Loring; County Judge Aided Reforms
- Senate Backs Plan for U.S.-Russia Manned Orbital Lab : Space: Failure of effort to kill station is boon to contractors including McDonnell Douglas, with plant in Huntington Beach.
- First Woman, Latina to Chair Democratic Party Committee : Politics: She says she will continue strategy of electing four Democrats to local office next year.
- Supervisors Vote to Establish Job Safety Plan : Employment: Motion to set occupational health guidelines comes in reaction to revelations of unsafe conditions in the county for Latino factory workers.
- Tracking Jackson's Jacket : Fancy Police Work Recovers Pop Star's Even Fancier Garment
- In Search of That New World Order : Rumbles in Moscow unnerve the West
- The Devil, You Say? : Schools: Mission Viejo High election will decide whether banished Diablo mascot returns. Issue is so contentious an outside group will monitor the vote.
- IRVINE : Neighbors Bemoan Orange Tree Loss
- SAN FERNANDO : Girlfriend of Rick James Given 4 Years in Assault
- LANCASTER : Council Is 3rd in County to Reject Cat Licensing
- Nothing's Comical About This Team
- Angels' Inspired Farrell Stymies White Sox, 8-0
- Tuned In to the Sounds of TV : Nan Schwartz Mishkin, with six Emmy nominations under her belt, finds herself in the unplanned role of role model for female composers.
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Crush': Beguiling, Sinister
- IBM Takes Lead in Workstation Race : Computers: Claims for RS/6000 speed place it ahead of rival products. But the edge could be lost quickly.
- Losing Bidder Challenges Navy Cargo Ship Contract
- IN BRIEF : Maurice Sendak to Discuss New Book
- Raucous Parliamentary Session Opens Wrangling in Israel Over Peace Accord : Mideast: Rabin has staked his government on the vote on PLO agreement. Protests are held outside Knesset.
- Strike in Nicaragua Turns Violent
- Political Leaders, Activists to Hold Discussion on Illegal Immigration
- County Pushes for Business Academy
- Sponsors Sought for Audubon Newsletter
- Countywide : Supervisors React to Immigration Report
- Boxing
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Oilers' Ryan: It's Same Old Everett
- Personal View
- Executive Travel : Hotel-Motel Line Blurs; Here Are Options
- Executive Travel : Business Travel Notes
- Military Downplayed in U.S. Role Overseas : Foreign policy: National security adviser says efforts to spread democracy and free enterprise should still be pressed.
- 2,000 LAPD Officers March for Pay Raise
- Bill to Ease U.S. Ban on Workers in Politics Passes
- Cloud Cover Keeps It Cool at Summer's End
- Courtney Is Returned to Legal Father : Courts: The girl, 5, is flown back from Pennsylvania. Her mother is taken to County Jail in the unusual custody dispute.
- Charter School Offers Funding Proposal : Education: Vaughn Street Elementary says the L.A. district should pay about $150,000 to campuses in its 'cluster group.'
- YORBA LINDA : Health Care Is Topic at Nixon Library
- Man Pleads Guilty in White Supremacist Arms Case : Courts: One of three defendants admits making illegal weapons. But attorney says client had no racist motive.
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Braves Put Expos in Deeper Hole, 18-5
- Gretzky to Make a Great Deal More : Kings: His new contract now is expected to exceed $6 million per year, making him highest-paid NHL player.
- NOTES : Richard Smith to Coach at Newport Harbor
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Stottlemyre Shutout Gives Blue Jays a Lift
- Ex-Kings Fight for Spots with Ducks : Hockey: Loach, Thomson are not assured of anything after a season with the Stanley Cup finalist.
- Nike Prep Tournament Under Investigation by CIF
- TECHNOLOGY : Rising Star Services Gets What It Needed to Work Down Backlog
- New Attitudes and Litigation Over Asbestos : Public health: Some scientists and government officials now believe removal isn't necessarily the best course.
- Water Agency Pours Money Into Lobbying Efforts
- Wins and Losses : Gay couples have made some progress on the adoption front, with a growing number of judges allowing partners to be co-parents. But case law continues to be inconsistent--and confusing.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Yeltsin Realizes Time Is Up, Tries a Desperate Gamble
- Clinton Calls Yeltsin, Offers U.S. Support
- THOUSAND OAKS : NAACP Saturday School to Begin
- 2 Telemarketer Firms to Halt Operations
- Boy Held in Gun Incident at Youth Club : Santa Paula: The 15-year-old was doing community service at the facility for previously carrying a weapon.
- August Restaurant Closures
- Nowadays There's No Place Like Home--Not Even Home
- Countywide : Prop. 174 Discussion Set in Garden Grove
- The Fight Against Crime: Notes From the Front : Security Is a Serious Issue at Courthouse
- 9 Students Awarded UCLA Scholarships
- City to Withhold Housing Allocations
- NEWS ANALYSIS : New Clout Frees Chief to Pursue LAPD Goals
- Herzog Has Eye on Coleman
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Hicks Skips Celebrating
- Kings Beat Stars, 6-4
- LOS ALAMITOS : Refrigerator Helps Ease Pilkenton's Pain
- Harvard Too Much for Loyola : Water polo: It looked good on paper, but in water, it's Wolverines, 19-6.
- ROUNDUP : Wendt Sparks Huntington Beach's Rally in Volleyball
- THE BATTLE FOR PARAMOUNT : Viacom: We Buy, or You Pick Up Tab : Takeover Bets a Riskier Game Than in Wild Days of 1980s
- FAMILY : Finger Paint the Safe Way
- Rock 'n' Roll Russia : Music: Moscow's top radio station has found success playing American oldies. They get the '50s and '60s classics by way of two Sierra Madre entrepreneurs who turn scratchy vinyl into digital CD gold.
- 4 Airlines Warned to Pay Landing Fees : Aviation: Carriers are told they will lose rights to use Los Angeles International Airport unless they pay disputed rates. More firms will get notices in the following weeks, officials say.
- Headaches, Pains of Coaching Dull Appeal of Top Job
- O.C. STAGE REVIEW : 'Voice of Prairie' Broadcasts Nostalgia : Sturdy direction guides actors who are young but nevertheless capture period from 1895 to 1923 in a warm, tidy production.