- HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Mira Mesa Pounds Out a 15-6 Victory
- SHORT TAKES : Leader of Boston Wins Lawsuit
- Latin America : Venezuela Strikes Deal With Creditors
- Judge Orders Revisions in 'Crime Victim' Ballot Material
- WORLD IN BRIEF : LEBANON : Solution Foreseen on Hostage Issue
- Immigrant Poll Debunks Some Myths
- 'Mr. Right' an Appealing Forum Topic : Women's issues: Some Pasadena Women's Conference organizers cringed at adding a seminar on finding a man. It proved to be popular.
- Countywide : Students Take Walk on the Wild Side
- Improvement Plan Focuses on Roads, Water, New Pools
- CAMARILLO : Gunman Robs Pizza Restaurant
- VENTURA : Teachers Reject Contract Settlement
- No Radiation Outside of Hot Lab, Data Shows
- PLACENTIA : La Placita: Rising Amid the Barrio
- Interim Relocation Plan for City Workers OKd
- Broderick Held for Arraignment in Murder Case : Crime: Judge says there is enough cause to believe divorcee is guilty of shooting her ex-husband and his new wife.
- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : El Camino Real Routs Granada Hills in Softball
- SIDELINES : Broken Hand Knocks Out Knick
- The Red Rolls Wins at Gulfstream
- TV Reviews : 'Sydney' Heavy on Energy but Light on the Laughs
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Brazil's Bosco Bursts With Creativity in Kickoff Concert
- Playhouse Molds Costa Mesa Alliance : Theater: The La Jolla troupe has joined with the Orange County Performing Arts Center to produce a classic musical.
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- LOCAL : Cypress Motorcyclist Is Injured
- Bonn Moves to Stem Flood of East Germans
- Outdoors : OUTDOOR NOTES : Fish-Finders Will Be at Premium for Marina del Rey's Halibut Derby
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- ANGELS : Rader's Bunch Springs Into Serious Mode
- Show Makes Impressive First Pitches : Baseball: After back surgery in August clouded his future, the Padre right-hander said Tuesday's eye-popping comeback is just the start of the best year of his career.
- Bob Saget: Getting the Last Laugh on ABC
- Brazil's Much Needed Tourism Drops Sharply : Economy: Reports in the foreign press about crime and pollution have discouraged many from visiting. It is cutting deeply into a big source of capital.
- Broccoli Growers Want Bush to Eat His Words
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- Litton Wins Pact to Do Research for the Army
- WORLD IN BRIEF : UNITED NATIONS : 2nd Official Quits in AIDS Policy Rift
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- Immigrant Poll Debunks Some Myths
- Oxnard Approves Plan to Store More Water
- OJAI : 12% Raise Demanded by Teachers
- County IN BRIEF : LONG BEACH : Charges Pressed in Baby-Buying Plan
- School Layoff Notices Spur Property Tax Drive
- Boldest Blade Scores Pimlico Upset
- It's a Start in the Right Direction
- Canyons Hands Rival Pierce 11-6 Setback
- Runs in Short Supply Against Palmdale Duo
- Maxicare Says Enrollments Down 50% in Year : Insurance: The firm, which sought bankruptcy protection in 1989, also says revised figures for '88 show its loss was $611.8 million.
- Moscow OKs Theaters for Jewish Film Festival
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : AUBURN : Trucker Accused of Fatal Rampage
- Beijing Outlines Policy to Stay on Socialist Path : China: Premier Li, opening a legislative session, vows to 'stand rock firm' despite changes in Europe.
- Raytheon Fined $1 Million in Documents Case
- Broderick Judge Wants TV Viewers to Hear No Evil, but Stations See Red
- Cohen Quits Race for Hidden Hills Council
- SIDELINES : Atlanta Goofs on Super Bowl Bid
- Don't Beat Around the Bush, Bobby, Give Us Your Opinion
- Sanchez Stuns Lendl, to Face Volkov Next
- Dogged Effort by Sharp Lifts Kennedy Over Taft, 5-3
- SIDELINES : NIT Game Moved Back a Day
- P.M. BRIEFING : Beleaguered BAT Gains by 38%
- Ford Says It Paid 5 Times Fair Value for Jaguar PLC
- Citicorp Marketing Move: S&Ls; Will Be Called Banks
- W. Hayden, 85; Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : AIDS Tests OKd for Suspects Who Bite
- Water Conservation, Reclamation Urgently Needed, Grand Jury Says
- 2 Held in Attack on Man Run Down in Parking Lot
- Two Schools Added to Building Plans
- Suspect Held in Killing of Woman
- OXNARD : Council May Change Campaign Rules
- Gudzunas Chooses Cal State Northridge
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- Ram kicker Mike Lansford, the franchise's all-time...
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- 60 Options Investors to Settle Losses From Black Monday
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- ANIMAL KINGDOM : Aussies to OK Kangaroo Menu
- Free Food, Rides and Shelter Lure Homeless In to Be Counted
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- Turkey, Iraq Hold Talks
- Nation : Bush Plans 4-State April Trip
- Harris Retracts His Clemency Hearing Plea
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- Bush Shuns Role of Censor Over Arts Funded by U.S.
- SAN CLEMENTE : City Takes Another Shot at Golf Gripes
- Buss Wants to Build Arena in San Diego for 2 Teams
- COMMENTARY : South Florida, Once Racing's Jewel, Now Cluttered With Junk
- Orange County Volleyball Coaches' Poll
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- ORANGE COUNTY'S ESTIMATED WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
- SHORT TAKES : Director Maurice Cloche Dies
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- New Kids in Court: Fan Phone Lines Spark Suit
- S&L; Watchdog Reassigns Figure in Lincoln Case
- Killer Harris Cancels Bid for Hearing on Clemency
- LOCAL : Sepulveda Drug Blocks Removed
- Crackdown on Lithuania : Citizens Ordered to Turn In Arms; KGB to Tighten Controls : Gorbachev Uses His New Powers
- THE CENSUS BEGINS: COUNTING THE HOMELESS : FACTS ABOUT THE COUNT
- Irvine Firm Sued on Faulty Heart Valves
- Reagan Diary to Stay Secret, Judge Rules
- Don't Forget Terry Anderson
- FILLMORE : Bilingual Preschool Program to Be Cut
- BUENA PARK : City May Expand Eminent Domain
- Crystal Cathedral Crowds May Have to Brave Spray
- Spring Breaks : Signs Abound as Season of Rebirth Officially Arrives
- 2 Accused of Offering Money for Babies : Crime: An attorney and an Orange County social worker are charged in a felony conspiracy to pay welfare mothers up to $20,000 for newborns.
- Council OKs Temple After Opponents Reach Compromise
- Lakers Make Kareem Feel Right at Home : Pro basketball: They beat Charlotte, 109-97, after former star's No. 33 is retired during halftime ceremony.
- Blind Golfer Posts 2 Holes-in-One
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Preston's Big Day Leads Master's to 18-9 Victory
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- Demand for Uncut Diamonds High, Prices Hiked 5.5%
- Consumer Prices Leap 0.5%; Weather Fluctuations Cited
- P.M. BRIEFING : Dodd Backs More Power for SEC
- Renovating a Rough-and-Tumble but Trendy Pasadena Tavern
- Ferguson Bill Aimed at Adult News Racks Fails
- Organic Produce Market Evolves From Hippie to Yuppie : Food: Changing business practices in the organic food industry have helped outlets such as the Yale Avenue Market become successful.
- Plastic Clip Holds Cocktail Glass in Place
- Muddy Waters Flood Florida's Panhandle, Force 2,000 to Flee
- Capucine, 57; Ex-Actress, Paris Model
- BOOK REVIEW : A Flash Point in History Revisited
- LAGUNA BEACH : Festival Foundation Approves Arts Gifts
- NEWPORT BEACH : Polynesians Next on Free-Book List
- Pair Plead Not Guilty in Assault on Day Laborer
- Point Mugu's Plan to Clear Air Leaves Some Smokers in a Huff
- OAK PARK : School Board Views Restructuring Plan
- Navy to Install Desalination Plant on Island : Drought: San Nicholas will receive what is believed to be the state's first municipal system. Water shortage prompted the move.
- Lawsuit Claims Huntington Beach Runs a Speed Trap : Litigation: A thrice-ticketed attorney files a class action in federal district court using federal anti-racketeering law. He is asking $60 million in damages for a 10-year period.
- USIU's 12-runs in 8th Beat Fresno State
- North Carolina State's trustees met in private...
- PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Rosas Pitches Santa Ana to Victory
- Outdoors : Spring-Driven Things : As Good as the Bass Fishing Has Been at Castaic Lake, the Best Lunkers Are Yet to Come
- It's a Lock: Hoops Take Over Spring
- New Orleans Track Cuts Back on Meeting
- Carroll Turns Back Clippers : Pro basketball: Denver center has key block in 119-112 victory.
- Falsken Chooses CS Long Beach
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Aversa Helps SCC Maintain Lead in Ninth to Win, 4-3
- MOVIE REVIEW : Wang's 'The Laserman' Misfires
- SHORT TAKES : Janet Jackson Retires Leopard
- The Sadness Behind 'Funniest Home Videos'
- P.M. BRIEFING : Greyhound Bus Fired on in Va.
- Meatpacker, OSHA Settle on Motion Injuries : Workplace: Morrell & Co. accord on treating repetitive-stress ailments may serve as a model for the industry.
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- LOCAL : Watchdog Group Files Lawsuit in Artificial Heart Valve Case
- Troops Keep Uneasy Peace in Romania
- LOCAL : Witnesses See Gang Kill Man
- Marcos Complains About U.S. Trial
- THE CENSUS BEGINS: COUNTING THE HOMELESS : For People on the Streets, It's a Rare Chance to Be Heard
- Bush Reiterates U.S. Support of Polish Borders
- Nation : Aspirin Cuts Risks of Strokes
- Slain Man's Companion Says Wife Threatened Her : Testimony: A dead millionaire's longtime female friend says his wife, who is charged in his death, said she'd kill her and her children.
- Long Beach Approves Police Union Contract
- GARDEN GROVE : City Adopts Broader Anti-Graffiti Effort
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Oil Companies Must Follow Stricter Code
- Countywide : County to Fight Over Retiree Insurance
- ANGELS : Rader Quickly Decides to Put Ray at Second--'at the Moment'
- Homeless Mission Stopped by Harbor
- These Two Teams Have Guards Up : UCLA: Darrick Martin nearly ended up playing for Duke, but he now feels at home with the Bruins.
- United Airlines' Unions Prepared for Concessions
- P.M. BRIEFING : River Boat Gambling Approved
- U.S. Trade Gap Widens Sharply During Month : Economy: The government says the increase in January was due mainly to a surge in oil imports. Unusually cold weather was blamed.
- Regulators Barred From Seizing Thrift
- Knott's Tells Plans for Irvine Restaurant
- New UAL Deal May Set the Pattern for '90s
- Mexico Challenges U.S. to Prove Marijuana Production Has Soared
- Nation : Tough Smog Amendment Killed
- THE CENSUS BEGINS: COUNTING THE HOMELESS : Head-Counters Get a Mixed Reaction From the Down-and-Out
- First Charges Filed to Test Strict Guam Abortion Law
- Beleaguered Defense Firm Sold, to Leave Santa Clarita : Environment: SOS's decline stems from its 1984 conviction for illegally dumping toxic chemicals.
- 'Nerd Herd' Brings Another Victory in Academic Contest
- Homicide Victim Found in Hotel Room
- Ventura Blvd. Merchants Divided on Road-Tax Plan
- Santa Ana Panel Says Arm Park Rangers : City government: A citizens advisory board says gang violence can't be met with just billy clubs. Similar recommendations have been rejected in the past, though.
- TUSTIN : Request to Force Election Vote Denied
- Crash, Diesel Spill Close Freeway 5 Hours
- Judge Delays Ruling on Hunter Trial
- UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK : Patton Sets the Table for Tennis
- Dodgers to Face Padres on April 9
- Royal Runs Win Streak to 22 Matches
- Forum Title Bout Canceled; New Main Event Scheduled
- Matt Biondi, winner of five gold medals...
- Olympics Too Big, Princess Anne Says
- Detail Is the Key to Architecture, Steven Holl Tells UCI Forum
- TV RATINGS : 'Cheers' Beats 'Videos'
- ART REVIEW : Hands Across the Border at Barnsdall
- SHORT TAKES : Movie Deal for Sex Case Figure
- Romanian Marvels at High-Tech Trade Show : Computers: A scientist from that conflict-ridden country "oohs" and "ahhs" over the equipment on display at an annual conference in Anaheim.
- Greyhound Strike Takes Its Toll on Central Valley
- Census Begins With the Nation's Homeless : Count: Many on streets are wary of questioners. Critics say U.S. cannot accurately assess their numbers.
- Lagerfeld: So Many Challenges, So Little Time : Profile: The designer behind Chanel often labors around the clock and never takes vacations, but says, 'Work? I never work.'
- WORLD : U.S. Lifts Namibia Sanctions
- Soviet Vote Postponed
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- Legislators Report Sharp Drop in Pay for Speeches
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Council Reaffirms Beaches Test Clean
- It's Too Early to Celebrate : Not Much Room for Error in the Medfly Equation
- VENTURA : Vote Delayed on Ban of Big Boats in Yards
- Banished to the Back Lot : Industry: Some Van Nuys workers are angry that they can't park their non-General Motors cars out front.
- Silvia L. Bogen, a Pioneer in Sex Education, Dies at 84
- Officials Hit Same Sewing Shops Again : Labor abuses: The raids resulted in thousands of dollars in fines and racks of garments being confiscated. One operator said that he had had enough.
- Jones Wins Award as Top City 3-A Player : Prep basketball: Senior center averaged 20.2 points and 14.9 rebounds in leading North Hollywood to section title.
- NHL ROUNDUP : Flyers Keep Hopes Alive
- Girls' Basketball Coach at Hueneme Steps Down
- Gretzky, Enthusiasm Missing in 5-2 Loss at End of the Road
- TV Reviews : Tom Brokaw Explores 'The New Hollywood'
- SHORT TAKES : Book Has Environmental Beat
- Arts Advocates Call for 'a War Footing' at Washington Rally : Arts: In an Advocacy Day letter, Czech President Vaclav Havel urges support of 'the independent, creative artistic spirit.'
- Keeping Score Behind Scenes : Film: Composers walk a fine line in deciding when the music should enhance or stand out on its own.
- POP MUSIC : David Peck's Bushel of Rock Footage in Heavy Demand
- GARDEN GROVE : Program Aims to Cut Student Stress
- Getty Museum Acquires Van Gogh's 'Irises,' Declines to Disclose Price
- BUENA PARK : Neighborhood Near Mall to Get Signs
- Oxnard : Mass To Be Held for Drive-By Victim
- Parents Want Principal Who Can Sign
- Killer Tells Jury That Nurse Hired Him for Earlier Attack
- Police Stand by Murder-Suicide Theory in Educators' Slayings : Crime: Black community leaders continue to express disbelief, call for further investigation.
- Guam's Grotesque Muddle
- Plan to Cut Methane Hazard Clears Hurdle
- Hospital Unit Shakes Off Rare Infection : Health care: King/Drew's surgical ICU reopens after a monthlong shutdown. Ten patients were afflicted but cause is still unknown.
- L.A. Challenger Enters Arena Fray
- Rebecki's Comet the Probable Favorite in Los Alamitos Race
- DODGERS : So What's the Hurry? Only 8 Players Attend First Regular Workout
- PREP ROUNDUP : Whittier Christian Wins Wild One
- Chevron to End Different Prices for Cash, Credit : Marketing: The oil giant said it is responding to calls from 'quite a few customers' in eliminating its surcharge for users of charge cards.
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- Tokyo Stocks Fall Again; Yen Hits 3-Year Low : Securities: Market investors and currency traders had apparently already discounted the effects of a long-anticipated hike in the central bank's key discount rate.
- MiniScribe Receives 3 Buyout Bids: MiniScribe, a...
- NAMES IN THE NEWS : Lily Tomlin at Day-Care Center
- MWD Warns Southland Cities to Limit Water Use
- State Seeks Full Control Over Water in Its Rivers
- Nation : Amtrak Isolates Smokers
- Gloria Estefan Breaks Vertebra in Crash as Truck Hits Band Bus
- The Hills Are Alive With Signs of Urban Growth
- Classroom Civility Crumbles When War Toys Surface
- CSUN Commencement Will Return to Campus
- VENTURA : Port Commissioners to Discuss Settling Harbor Village Suit
- 2 Deputies Balk in Drug Scandal, Are Suspended : Investigation: The sheriff's narcotics officers reportedly refused to answer questions about the money-skimming probe without having an attorney present.
- Padres Turn Calendar Back to the Future
- Paper Says '87 Spartans Used Steroids : Drugs: Detroit News reports some Michigan State players took the banned substance before the Rose Bowl.
- They're Getting Down to Business : Angels: Beginning with a brisk four-hour workout, Rader and his players get serious in spring training.
- Center, La Jolla Theater to Co-Produce 'Forum'
- MUSIC REVIEW : Endless Stream of Ideas Flows From Jazz Pianist
- U.S. Weighs New Type of S&L; Support:...
- Leaders of Soviet Party Say Split Is Inevitable : Communists: Two or more branches are foreseen after a congress in July. Gorbachev's critics say he is weakening ideological foundations.
- Late Sell-Off Sends Dow Down 10.81; Volume Light
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN DIEGO : Woman Faces Trial in Couple's Murder
- Deficit Cut Plan Called Doomed; Bush Blamed : Budget: Congressional Democrats are shelving Rostenkowski's proposal because of a lack of presidential support. Only a crisis might revive it.
- MWD Warns Southland Cities to Restrict Water Use
- Nation : Victor in Chicago Race for House Denounces 'White Racist Press'
- Bill to Ban News Vending of Porn Buried
- NAMES IN THE NEWS : Giuliani 'Inside' Commentator
- Anaheim to Drop Suit Against County Over Canyon Jail Site
- Integration Is the Best Balm to Soothe Fears of Germany : Europe: Sunday's election essentially unified the two Germanys. Now the West must engineer the East's fit into the European Community.
- ANAHEIM : Council Backs Eased Street Vendor Rules
- NBA ROUNDUP : Knicks' Woes Continue to Expand
- Speakman's Changes Seem to Be a Big Hit So Far
- Unhappy Kennedy Players Feel Fenced In
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- NCAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT : These Two Teams Have Guards Up : Loyola Marymount: Terrell Lowery, the Lions' sixth man, has taken over the role of a team leader.
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- Cutler Finds His Place in Sun With 'Raindogs'
- Pop Music Reviews : A Mutt-Like Mix From Les Negresses Vertes
- Interior Will Return Remains of Indians to Tribes, Lujan Says
- Military Asks Power to Cut Some Officers From Ranks
- COLUMN ONE : Penning His Page in History : Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa has turned from literature to presidential politics. It's a campaign of truly novelistic proportions.
- Gunmen Kill 12-Year-Old, Wound Another
- CHP Names New Suspect in Fatal Hit-Run
- Depeche Mode Fans Become Unruly at Store
- County IN BRIEF : HIDDEN HILLS : Cohen Ends Council Race Due to Injury
- Countywide : Embry to Head Civil Service Panel Again
- 'Nerd Herd' of Sepulveda Wins Battle of the Brains
- NIT ROUNDUP : DePaul Slips by Cincinnati
- HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL ROUNDUP : McGuire Gets 18 Strikeouts, No Decision
- Inoffensive U.S. Blanked by Hungary
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- Vasconcellos Has Cosmic Idea for State's Future : Assembly: Legislator who chairs powerful Ways and Means Committee wants department chiefs to present a vision for California when they come asking for money.
- P.M. BRIEFING : World Trade Growth Slows Down
- Census Begins With the Nation's Homeless : Count: 15,000 fan out for monumental overnight task. Many meet difficulties. Incomplete count expected.
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- 850,000 Poor Families May Be Eligible for Tax Refund : Lawsuit: The Franchise Tax Board authorizes up to $548 in individual payments to settle a dispute over renters credit for welfare recipients.