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- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S ENVIRONMENT At the Crossroads : The Coastline: <i> DEBATING DEVELOPMENT ALONG THE SHORES </i> : Public interest in the coast, which ebbs and flows, is again on the rise. : Assault on Nature at the Edge of the Ocean
- Hungarian Teachers Learn English By Teaching in U.S.
- No Yellow-Brick Road to Insurance Reform : California: The race for state commissioner draws few incumbents; they see it as a 'lose-lose' job. A 'people's czar' is unlikely to make change.
- Can a World Go to War Over Permits to Pollute? : Environment: The poor countries want the good life, too. But rich nations, anxious about global warming, may not give them 'emission room.'
- Doctors' Rx for Ailing Hospitals: Buy Out the Whole Operation : Health care: In an era of belt-tightening by big chains, San Gabriel Valley physicians take over five sick facilities. They say it's good for what ails them.
- Gang Slogans Back Him Up Against Wall
- Soaring Interchange on Century Freeway to Be One of a Kind
- It's 'Report Card' Time for State's High Schools : Statistics: Annual performance reports rank schools in a variety of categories in an effort to assess educational quality.
- Suspect in Slaying of Sheriff's Helper Held : Crime: Three-month investigation leads to arrest of juvenile in fatal shooting of 19-year-old Anthony Jerome Gardner, a law enforcement Explorer Scout.
- BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Mira Mesa Outguns Chula Vista
- Jordan Twins Lead UNLV Past USC
- Fairchild Is Queen of The Hill
- The Game They Love to Hate : Rivalry: Rams and 49ers have been going at each other for 40 years. Sometimes the competition has gotten out of hand.
- BOXING : Breland Stops Japanese Challenger in 4
- The Power Puff : When It Comes to Compacts, Plastic Will Do, But Metal Means Business
- L.A. Building Industry Assn. Elects Keston as President
- Beginning With Portnoy
- Right Tree Can Enhance Home
- Home Improvement : How to Stay in Hot Water and Like It
- Stretch for Safety : Fitness: Santa Monica tests a mandatory exercise program for city workers. It hopes to reduce on-the-job injuries and workers' compensation costs.
- Some friendships seem to last forever.And fortunately...
- 4 Die When Plane Crashes Into Michigan Cornfield
- Mercury's Vapors Form a Thin Layer on Surface
- School Performance Reports
- R.S.V.P : Mackie Dresses Up Fashion Show
- California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Latinos Sue Over Raid on Nightclub
- Abortion Activists in Stand-Off : Demonstrations: Protests at clinics in Los Angeles and Orange counties culminate in Fullerton.
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S ENVIRONMENT At the Crossroads : Waste: <i> THE DISAPPEARING SPACES FOR TONS OF TRASH</i> : HEAD<i> Landfills near capacity as alternative disposal methods are explored.</i> : Mounds of Garbage and More to Come
- The Sound and the Fury : Owner of Popular Tavern Battles Noise Complaints to Keep Club From Going Belly Up
- THE PEOPLE RISING The Campaign Against the Bork Nomination<i> by Michael Pertschuk and Wendy Schaetzel (Thunder's Mouth Press: $24.95, cloth; $13.95, paper; 308 pp.) </i>
- "Budget Motels" by Loris G. Bree lists...
- FLESH AND BLOOD<i> by Francois Mauriac (Carol & Graf: $8.95) </i>
- Foregone Inconclusions : MISTERIOSO<i> by Gilbert Sorrentino (Dalkey Archive Press: $19.95; 282 pp.)</i>
- Women's Role in Military to Be Reflected in Glass-Bedecked Monument : Architecture: Prisms 39 feet high to are to be the centerpiece of a memorial. The designer wanted to "shed light" on unrecognized work.
- Cargo Ship Rams Oil Rig in Gulf of Suez
- Czechs Stream Into Austria
- Errant Golf Shots Tee Off Nearby Family
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S ENVIRONMENT At the Crossroads : CHECKLIST PITCHING IN TO REDUCE POLLUTION : Some Life Style Changes Can Help
- A City Divided : North-South Split in Montebello Hurts Business, Shapes Politics
- India: From Nehrus' Rule to Coalitions : Elections: The defeat of Rajiv Gandhi's Congress Party means that running the world's largest democracy won't be all in the family anymore.
- 300 Activists Square Off on Abortion in Fullerton : Demonstration: Each side claims victory in rallies staged at more than 20 clinics throughout Los Angeles and Orange counties.
- 'This is a very basic level of changing the world that I'm working on'
- Mike St. John has an appreciation for...
- In sports: The Rams take on their...
- PREP WRAPUP : Carson Crushes Crenshaw in 4-A Semifinal, 58-7
- Cake Eaten, Sooners Dine on UNLV : Rebels: Oklahoma has beaten the dessert of its schedule, and shows Nevada Las Vegas it is still hungry in 89-81 victory.
- USC Suffers Another 15-Foot Loss, 79-73 : Trojans: Inability to hit free throws against San Diego State results in : their third defeat of the season.
- Poor Foul Shooting Costly to Master's
- CROSS-COUNTRY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS : Dameworth Shows His Back to Pack
- Mark His Word, Angels to Be Tough
- TENNIS : A Last Look at Some Great Matches in a Memorable Year
- In Search of . . . Richard Rush
- Telling the Story of Pacific Palisades From Westerns to White Wine
- Here Comes Summer!
- Bullock's Wizard Trying His Hand at Neiman Marcus
- AROUND HOME : Dog Biscuits
- Investment Firms
- AROUND HOME : American Empire Furniture
- Coupons Discount South Pacific Hotels
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S ENVIRONMENT At the Crossroads : HEALTH: PINPOINTING THE RISKS : The Pollutant Factor
- School Performance Reports
- Israel's Collective Farms Agree to Government Bailout
- East Europe Chosen as Top Story of 1989
- Czechs Move to Put Communists in Minority Role for First Time
- Chinese Language Is Caught In Limbo : Culture: Simplified characters have curbed illiteracy but also severed access to China's ancient, and unifying, history.
- Cafe California: A Lack of Common Ground : Identity: A feeling for community is not defined by real estate. Belonging is what builds the sense of shared space, a rarity in driven Los Angeles.
- The People of Apartheid Must Come to Repentance : South Africa: Confessions have laid bare the atrocities of police terror units. Now the government must come clean.
- Legitimacy
- 25-Cent Holiday Bus Fare Asked for Downtown
- A Touch of Tuscany : Track Record of Excellence Bodes Well for Antinori's Napa Product
- The Pendleton Preserve : Marines and Environmentalists Are Unlikely Allies in Protecting the Largest Undeveloped Chunk of Southern California Coast
- AROUND HOME : The Scooter
- Savings and Groans : THE BIG FIX Inside the S&L; Scandal<i> by James Ring Adams (John Wiley & Sons: $19.95; 308 pp.; 0-471-5135-3) </i> : INSIDE JOB<i> by Steven Pizzo, Mary Fricker and Paul Muolo (McGraw-Hill: $19.95; 443 pp.;0-07-050230-7) </i>
- Reformer Gets Top Party Post in E. Germany
- All Suburbs Not Alike to Car Insurers : Prop. 103: Redlining is outlawed. Pricing levels will vary from one suburb to another. But some changes may come as a big surprise.
- Tourism Trouble : This Big Bay Area Industry Is Still Reeling From October's Quake
- Voters in Houston Choosing a Successor to Rep. Leland
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S ENVIRONMENT At the Crossroads : Ground Water: <i> THE PERILS TO ITS PURITY</i> : Dairies Churn Out More Than Milk
- S. Korea Deports Chinese Students on Fake Passports
- ON THE RECORD
- Carson Sidekick to Sell B.H. Home
- DR. BOGGS
- Your Mortgage : What Happens After You Turn In Your Loan Application : Lending: It's a complicated system, but some knowledge of how things work can demystify the process.
- The Incidental Tourist : Women Seem to Thrive on Travel, While Men Are Just Along for the Ride
- High Schools Get Chance to See If Their Programs Made the Grade : Education: School officials' reaction to 'report cards' are as varied as the performance evaluations.
- Apartheid Foes Meet to Plan New Tactics
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S ENVIRONMENT At the Crossroads : HEALTH: PINPOINTING THE RISKS : Science Identifies No. 1 Peril: Breathing Southland's Bad Air
- UCLA opened as the southern branch of...
- Deer and People Face Deadly Peril in Hunting Season
- Miami Rallies Raise Funds for Latino Officer : Law Enforcement: Policeman William Lozano was convicted of manslaughter in the deaths of two black men. He will press an appeal.
- The Politics of Denying an S&L; Crisis : Thrifts: The Bush Administration's refusal to acknowledge the size of the S&L; problem only increases the damages.
- Gift of Trust Brings Lethal Reward : Skid Row: Harold Veo was known as 'The Angel of Main Street.' His fatal beating angers friends.
- Mother Loses Son Behind Wall of Adoption : Family: After a Florida woman finally found the child she hadn't seen since 1980, his adoptive parents refused to let her visit him.
- Corvette Stolen Off the Lot Gets a Wild Road Test
- Rating Kennedy High's Academic Performance
- CS Fullerton Can't Shed Its Shroud of Success
- El Camino, RBV Run the Show : Longhorns' Ground Attack Leaves Morse in a Fog in 3-A
- GOLDEN WEST TOURNAMENT : Antelope Valley Prevails Behind Heroics of Thomas
- Doug Scovil Dies After Workout : Football: The former San Diego State football coach suffers a heart attack in Philadelphia, where he was an assistant with the Eagles. Scovil, 62, was credited with molding the 1986 WAC championship team.
- A Season of Rallies Started With Fumble
- No Great Strides on 'Journeyman' : ERIC CLAPTON "Journeyman." Warner Bros. ** 1/2
- Passionate Voices : Elizabeth Sabine tunes up the talents of prospective rock 'n' rollers, exercising their abdominals and teaching them to live their lyrics.
- The Reluctant Revolutionary : Czech playwright Vaclav Havel, once out of step, now marches at the head of the crowd
- 'Healer': Just an Echo of the Boogiemaster : JOHN LEE HOOKER "The Healer." Chameleon **
- Casolo Arrested in El Salvador
- Hugging an Imaginary Coast EAST COAST/WEST COAST<i> by Patrick Douglas (Donald I. Fine: $18.95; 418 pp.; 1-55611-098-7) </i>
- Poland Improves
- The Disarmament Dividend of 1939 : THE BORROWED YEARS 1938-1941 America on the Way to War<i> by Richard M. Ketchum (Random House: $29.95; 896 pp.) </i> : HOW WAR CAME The Immediate Origins of the Second World War, 1938-1939<i> by Donald Cameron Watt (Pantheon: $29.95; 736 pp.) </i>
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- Opinion Articles
- Different Views on 'Minority Mom'
- Don't Confuse East Bloc Unions With Western Organizations
- Books Marked
- Teen-Age Pregnancy: Fear and Loneliness
- 'IMMORAL BIND'
- 'INS Raid on Site Scuttles Budding Trust'
- With humor spreading from boardroom to pulpit to police station, is it any wonder some people are asking: Is this . . . Any Place for a Laugh?
- One Woman's Choice--Pregnancy Serves as Test
- 'INS Raid on Site Scuttles Budding Trust'
- Sentence
- Mayor's Response Concerns Voter
- Fund-Raising for the Needy
- A TONGUE IN CLAUDIUS' CHEEK
- Four-Day Week
- Workplace Intrusion
- Charles Rothenberg
- Casolo Arrested in El Salvador
- TAPE MEASURES
- Casolo Arrested in El Salvador
- Freeway Project
- Bay Club's Bid to Extend Its Lease
- Fisherman Learns New Language to Fight Pollution : Environment: With a donated boat and an eighth-grade education, a third-generation fisherman tries to stem the decline of the waters that sustain him. Terry Backer, the first Long Island Soundkeeper, considers his work a legacy to his children.
- Different Views on 'Minority Mom'
- Accused Doctor
- Books Marked
- 'Democrats Find No Life in the Party'
- One Woman's Choice--Pregnancy Serves as Test
- Honor Earth Mother
- Odyssey Odd
- MEANING IS WHERE YOU FIND IT
- Delays in Airport Construction
- The Protest Against 'The Normal Heart'
- Celebrating Calcutta
- Viewpoints : Japanese Management: Good...
- Irvine Values Group
- Books Marked
- 'Democrats Find No Life in the Party'
- Feeding the Hungry in Pioneer Park
- Public Schools
- Bicycle Bliss
- Make Miramar Safe
- IN THE NAME OF THE LAW
- Casolo Arrested in El Salvador
- HUE AND CRY
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S ENVIRONMENT At the Crossroads...
- Accused Doctor
- Sweatshop Products
- Writer 'Oblivious' to Own Pollution
- O'Neill Park
- Viewpoints : Japanese Management: Good...
- Highway Patrol's Crackdown on Car-Pool Lane Violations
- U.S. Navy Should Adopt the Cost-Saving Missile Device Developed by Micronics
- Names in the News - Dec. 10, 1989
- Names in the News - Dec. 10, 1989
- Names in the News - Dec. 10, 1989
- Names in the News - Dec. 10, 1989
- It's Time for Winter Sports in June
- MAKING SENSE OF MAUREEN - The Curious Politics of San Diego's Mayor O'Connor
- Guidelines Drawn for Antarctica
- Inquiry Into 6 Jesuits' Slaying Focuses on Army : El Salvador: Troops who were in the area are being interrogated. The president offers a $250,000 reward.
- Czechs Relegate Communist Party to Minority Role : East Bloc: A new government will be announced today. President Gustav Husak, last link to 1968 Soviet-led invasion, resigns.
- Bush Criticized for Failing to Fill More Than 100 High-Level Jobs
- Bush Criticized for Failing to Fill Key Positions : Appointments: More than 100 high-level vacancies remain. Delays are seen blocking new policy initiatives.
- NAACP Chapter Startled by Resignation of Leader
- Weekly Dance Keeps Fishing Village Jumping
- Accident Damages Freeway, May Clog Monday Rush Hour
- From the Archives: Chinese Spirit of Freedom Glows Despite Repression
- Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...
- Thrifty Tel Inc. Seeks Protection of Chapter 11
- Insurer to Close Orange Office, Lay Off 300
- Credit Cards and the Married Woman
- Free Christmas Trees for Hurricane Victims
- SHOPPING CENTER POSTAL BOOTHS
- Boat Parade Will Usher In Cruise of Lights
- 2nd Living-Donor Transplant Is Done
- 'Split' Property Tax System Fails to Get on June Ballot
- NEWPORT BEACH : Council Approves Construction Plans
- 2 Rare Monkeys Bound for a Home in Texas
- Reagan Joins the Christmas Rush
- 'Chicken Lady' Cries Fowl as Neighbors Win Round in Feud
- HOLLYWOOD PARK : Caltech May Have Added Backers
- Riley Sees Need for County Arts Council
- Regulators Clamp Down on Florida S&L;: Savings...
- Decoding Mortgage Payment Schedules
- Worker Dies as Crane Falls
- For Cheery Gathering, Keep Family Busy, Sharing
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : MARIN COUNTY : Judge Limits Search of Prison Visitors
- Bush Advisers Arrive in China on Surprise Visit
- Robbins Asks Court to Issue Entire Tape Made by Informant : Justice: The state senator argues that the videotape shows he refused to accept money to support legislation.
- LA HABRA : 2 More Businesses 'Adopt' City Schools
- TWILIGHT FOR SEN. CRANSTON
- Adolescent Cougars Will Be on Prowl in Park, County Reports
- Few admirals run a tighter ship than...
- Flag Pledge Snub by 3 on Rent Board Sparks Furor
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Irvine Women Win in Oregon State Tournament
- HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Australian Team Edges Mission Bay in Overtime
- RUNNING : Silent Cannon Causes Confusion at the Start of New York Marathon
- 49ers Win Date With Indiana
- 2 Palmdale Players Sentenced in Attack
- With college football's regular season ending today,...
- STAGE REVIEW : Brand-New Barry Yourgrau in 'Brand New Show' at the Largo
- El Toro's Cuttrell Is in a Class by Himself : Football: Intelligent and articulate, this 6-foot-5, 240-pound tackle writes essays about offensive linemen.
- Singer-Saxophonist George Butts to Open Club in San Clemente : Jazz: After paying his dues in clubs and bars for years, the Georgia native will try his hand at running his own operation.
- Bush May Ease Ban on High-Tech Exports:...
- San Diego
- BUENA PARK : Residents Seek Help in Zoning Battle
- NHL ROUNDUP : Lemieux Extends Streak as Penguins Win
- Stephens Scores 31 to Lead UCLA Women
- Norm Sloan, former Florida basketball coach, and...
- The Fan Pays Price; Bowls Reap Dollars
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Cal Lutheran Still Seeking First Victory
- TV Reviews : 'Money, Power, Murder' Just Can't Carry the Plot
- Orthodox Council Leader Sees Boon in Diversity
- Reaching Out to Non-Jews : American Jewish World Service Aims at Helping Third World : Missions: The goal is to provide non-sectarian, humanitarian aid, and in the process, officials hope to leave a positive image of Jews and Israel.
- Numbers Right for Langston : Angels: New pitcher signs $16-million contract, takes No. 12 off back of Manager Doug Rader.
- Readers of Dictionaries Ask Changes From A to Z
- Gardening : Learn About a Garden That Uses Little Water
- Shooting Charge at Guantanamo Denied
- NATION IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Deadlines Set for Ruby Gun Claims
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN JOSE : Dog Photos Shown at Murder Trial
- Holiday Prayers for Hostages : Lebanon: A Catholic priest formerly held prisoner in Beirut urges forgiveness of the captors in a service at the Crystal Cathedral.
- Plan OKd to Beautify Park in Arroyo Seco
- San Diego
- Postal Worker, 2 Others Arrested in Credit Card Thefts
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Merchants Complain of Lost Sales
- SANTA ANA : 4 Works Said to Be by Dali Will Be Sold
- PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP : Dana Hills Downs Trabuco Hills in Tournament
- Men With a Mission: Getting 3 Rs on Track
- LSU Win Doesn't Work Out to Satisfaction of Brown
- ROUNDUP : Deyoe Returns to Lead Taft to 60-41 Win
- Ian Hunter Finds Inspiration With His Return to City Life : Pop Music: The veteran rocker, whose erratic solo career has yet to eclipse his tenure with the storied British band Mott the Hoople, has a new album and a renewed spirit.
- Undefeated Taft Team Reaches Doubles Final
- Paint ART/LA89 Busy as Dealers Offer a Gallery of the 20th Century
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : STOCKS : Jobs Report Boosts Market; Dow Up 10.66
- Arboretums, Botanical Gardens Dreaming of a Green Christmas
- Gardening
- Soviet TV Reports a Castro Diatribe Against Gorbachev's Reforms
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : OAKLAND : Ex-Black Panthers Form Aid Group
- Salsa : Zesty Latin Beat Has Not So Quietly Found a Popular Home in Orange County
- PLACENTIA : Council Won't Back Tax Hike for Jails
- CRESCENTA VALLEY TOURNAMENT : Jones, N. Hollywood Rally to Reach Final
- Hollypark Investors Frustrated : Horse racing: Optimistic financial forecast by track doesn't forestall calls for a change in direction of management.
- DIVISION VIII FINAL : Trabuco Hills Beats Orange With Defense, 13-7
- Chang Breaks Hip in Freak Mishap : Tennis: World's fifth-ranked player suffers injury during practice for exhibition. He might be out for eight weeks.
- Carpinteria Wins in Last Minute, 24-21
- Police Probe Gambling Link in Robbery, Murder Near Casino
- Newport Home Builder's Earnings Dive
- President Uses Summit to Aid GOP Campaigns : Politics: Malta is cited at three fund-raisers for Senate candidates. But Democrats may also gain from the easing in East-West relations.
- NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Drug-Fighting Plans of Guard Units OKd
- Kilroy Is There, and Students Hope He'll Stay
- 6 Ex-Leaders Under Arrest in E. Germany
- Olea europaea Olive treeSmall evergreen...
- LAGUNA BEACH : Mobile Home Park Residents Speak Out
- Off-Duty Officer Arrests Suspect
- Nissan Says Corporate Snoop Suit is 'Absurd' : Litigation: An employee investigating U.S. life styles was 'very up front' with the couple he lived with, auto maker says.
- GOLDEN WEST TOURNAMENT : Outside Shooting Gives Antelope Valley Edge
- Kicked Out, He Was a Fair Catch : Charger Opponent: Traded from San Diego to Washington, Ralf Mojsiejenko leads the National Football League in punting average.
- Sortino Leads Marina in Girls' Tournament
- DIVISION I : Fontana Lives Up to Its Billing, Wins Title
- Don't Tell Steve Young He's Just a Backup : 49ers: Montana may be the top dog, but this quarterback is convinced that he's a starter.
- Fontana Lives Up to Billing, Finishes Off San Gorgonio
- STAGE REVIEW : Mood Is Right for Musical 'Wonderful Life'
- Censorship Forum Set for San Diego
- Government Dealt a Blow in Lincoln Case : Thrifts: A Phoenix businessman testifies that alleged sham transactions were legitimate.
- Savings Bonds to Shed Ugly Duckling Image
- Mondavi Winery to Buy Byron Vineyard: The...
- NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON STATE : Ex-Husband Kills Family, Then Self
- Newly Named Deputy L.A. Mayor Quits Post
- Cause of $1.3-Million Fire at Lumberyard Unknown
- CITY SECTION : Carson, Dorsey Win Semifinals
- Northridge Pulls Off an Inside Job
- Local Teams Hoping for Big-Time Day : College basketball: USD and USIU travel for games with ranked teams, and SDSU plays host to USC for the first time in 50 years.
- Familiarity Breeds Good Matchups in Tonight's Finals : 2-A Championship (5 p.m.): El Camino hopes it will finally get it right against Lincoln.
- Sweetwater Stands Too Tall for Mira Mesa : Big Game: Lack of height didn't leave the Red Devils short in their 87-68 victory over Marauders.
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Balanced Offense Sparks Cypress
- Lutheran Seminaries Said to Be in a Financial Bind
- The Shooting of a Shoot-From-the-Hip Movie
- Soviets Seek Stake in Calif. Biotech Firm
- Robert Mondavi Winery to Buy Byron Vineyard
- U.S. Views Higher Soviet Alert in E. Germany as 'Benign' Move
- 3rd GAF Trial About to Go to Jury : Litigation: Telephone records that may refute a key government claim will be important in the latest stock manipulation trial.
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Panel Says School Should Be Closed
- Police Recruitment of Marines Intensifies
- La Mesa
- Prisons Called 'University' for Palestinians' Uprising
- Judge Allows Farmers Firms to Mail Auto Rate Hike Notices : Insurance: She says if companies want to antagonize customers, it's up to them. Court may still reject the increase.
- Sheldon Harnick Sings a Song of Perseverance
- Inmates Enraged by Cross Burning Talked of Taking Deputy Hostage
- Game-Breaking 94-Yard Romp Leaves Lucas at Loss for Words