- SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFF SEMIFINALS
- Thompkins Clinches Win, 53-51 : Prep basketball: Campbell Hall guard scores in final seconds.
- Agassi Trying New Way to Improve Image : Media strategy: Fourth-ranked player hopes to defuse controversy by being more open to interviews.
- Football
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Santana's Thompson, Weimann Combine for 50 Points
- All Ferry Wants for Hustling Is His Two Front Teeth
- Marathon Crowd, Traffic Control to Cost $123,000
- Murder Suspect Arrested for Parole Violation
- Man Charged With Kidnaping in Sex Slave Case
- Santa Clarita Council Restricts Water Usage
- CHUCK FINLEY IS A Modest Millionaire : Despite His New Wealth, Angel Left-Hander Retains Down-Home Perspective--and Disarming Fallibility
- Benjamin Has Last Laugh : Clippers: He outscores Polynice, 15-4, as SuperSonics roll to a 93-81 victory. Threatt leads Seattle with 31.
- A Song of Freedom for Godfather of Soul? : Law: A South Carolina parole board will decide whether James Brown is eligible for a 'provisional' release after 26 months in prison. He could be freed this afternoon.
- VENTURA : City Will Foot Bill for Dredging Studies
- Southern California Earthquakes in December
- Colleges
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS
- DANCE
- Frank Cruz, Caretaker of the Latino Culture Museum Dream
- To the Wall : Priest Named First Participant in Program to Eradicate Freeway Graffiti
- Census Shows High Desert a New Melting Pot : Population: Palmdale was one of the fastest-growing areas in the U.S. The increase of Asians, blacks and Hispanics outpaced the city's rate.
- 4 Teams Continue in Regional Play
- SOUTHERN SECTION 1-A SOCCER PLAYOFFS : Newport Harbor Scores Early, Wins
- De La Nuez Sparks Ramona to Victory
- TV RATINGS : Specials, Movies Propel CBS
- Wave of Enthusiasm for L.A. Freewaves : Video: The second edition of the monthlong festival of independent works attracts artists from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Seles, Navratilova Aren't About to Waste Time : Tennis: Each wins in less than an hour, but 17-year-old is troubled by her inconsistent serve.
- Hot Morningside Finish Burns Notre Dame in 4th Quarter
- TV REVIEW : Lifetime's 'Kids': On the Job and in Danger
- 31 AWOL Guardsmen Sentenced in Texas
- Disneyland Extends Discount Offer for Southland Residents
- THE GULF WAR: The International Front : Dues Paid Up
- THE GULF WAR: The International Front : Flag Shortage
- Governor Runoff in Arizona Is Viewed as Too Close to Call
- War's Climax: Big Battle Against Iraq's Elite Units : Strategy: The allied assault is modeled on a 'hammer and anvil.' It is the centerpiece of Desert Storm.
- Court Action Asked on Access to War Dead Arrivals
- Black Leaders at GI's Funeral Urge Peace
- Anthony Di Giovanni, Former San Clemente Mayor, Dies at 69
- Inquiry at Zoo Finds Training Irregularities
- Lake Chatsworth Fire Station Closure Halted
- OXNARD : City Drops Plan to Purchase Alley
- County Supervisors Back Proposed Business License Tax : Finances: The 4-1 vote gives preliminary approval to a plan expected to raise $500,000 from unincorporated areas.
- SOUTHERN SECTION BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Artesia's Quickness Frustrates Kennedy
- Orange County Focus: 1990 CENSUS : Cities: How They Rank
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS
- Superior Court Judge Gives Patrick Henry OK to Play Ball
- SOUTHERN SECTION 2-A SOCCER PLAYOFFS : El Dorado Gets Another Sudden-Death Victory
- Riverside North Surges to Victory Despite Key Injury
- Strong Impact Provided by Installations : Art: Exhibits by two artists at the Southwestern College Gallery leave a powerful impression.
- QUOTABLE
- MUSIC : He Sees Period Performances at Crossroads : Pianist Steven Lubin made his reputation playing early instruments, but, he says, he never renounced the modern piano.
- WITHDRAWING WITH NO CEASE-FIRE
- THE GULF WAR: The Diplomatic Front : In Jordan
- Fleeing Iraqis a 'Jackpot' for Navy's Pilots
- Hair-Raising Experience
- THE GULF WAR: The International Front : The Big Blue Bubbles
- In the Eye of the Storm
- Bush Text: Hussein's Statement 'an Outrage'
- * Thomas F. Carter; Broke AT&T; Monopoly
- Benefactors Get a 'Glance' From Webber
- Test Utility Boat
- Viejo Bancorp: The parent company of Mission...
- THE GULF WAR : Information Kits
- The Big Story That Got Away : Journalism: When reporter Oriana Fallaci went to Saudi Arabia, she wanted 'to seeee! And to feeel!' All she saw was the inside of the hotel lobby.
- Wounded GI Tells of Being Hit by Iraqi Fire
- Parents of Scud Victim Speak of Premonition
- Hussein's Deceits Fall on Deaf Ears : Strategy: The Iraqi leader may have done his homework, but he read the wrong book.
- SIMI VALLEY : 2 Fined $1,000 Each for Dumping Oil
- Medical Building Fire Routs Employees
- Crosswalk Near School to Get Traffic Signal
- Ruelas Bids Painful Adieu to Country Club in Win
- ORANGE COUNTY ALL-STAR BASKETBALL GAME : Smith, McCluskey to Head Boys' All-Star Squads
- * Wilbur George Downs; Expert on Tropical Diseases
- County Will Charge to Admit Inmates
- Largest Non-Union Janitorial Service Agrees to Labor Pact : Organizing: Tentative deal was reached with a peaceful campaign, unlike last year's sometimes violent effort in Century City. Up to 1,000 employees in 75 buildings are affected by the settlement.
- Census Results Bolster Hopes for Ethnic Gains in Politics : Population: The numbers bode well for the future prospects of Asians, Hispanics and other minority candidates.
- Judge Urges County to Ante Up to Open East Mesa Jail : Incarceration: Construction is almost complete on the expected cure to the crowded county jail system, but the county lacks funds to operate the facility.
- Bulldozer Helps Mother Nature Flush Stagnant Lagoon
- THOUSAND OAKS : Toxic Acid Spill Forces Road Closure
- No Safe Harbors for Fish : Not Even Sailboat Traffic Can Disrupt This Southland Guide's Expertise
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Cypress Scores Early and Often in 14-3 Victory
- Laguna Niguel Finds Toll Road Review Inadequate : Transportation: The city is concerned that one of the proposed routes could destroy or harm many businesses.
- ORANGE COUNTY ALL-STAR BASKETBALL GAME : McNamee, Selbe Named Girls' All-Star Coaches
- SOUTHERN SECTION 4-A GIRLS' SOCCER PLAYOFFS
- Doehring Suspended for Failing Drug Test
- Mojo Nixon Is Hardly Shy About War Sentiments
- Arab-Americans See Benefits in U.S., Mideast From War : Assessment: Many say their ethnic group has won favorable recognition here. They hope Iraq's defeat will bring pressure for creation of Palestinian state.
- San Diego
- Decision on Access to Jury Questionnaires Modified
- California IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Study Finds Election Spending Decreased
- 'A' Student Puts Super Spin on 'Achievement'
- Christ College Irvine to Make NAIA Tournament Debut
- Lincoln Gets Motivated, Rolls Over Coronado
- Another War : Sons of Staunchest U.S. Allies in Indochina Serving in the Gulf
- SOUTHERN SECTION SOCCER PLAYOFF ROUNDUP
- Umpires Not Likely to Strike
- Other Division IV game:
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : No. 6 Syracuse Wins Big East Title, 77-63
- Last Years of Third Reich Cinema
- SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFF SEMIFINALS : Santa Clara to Play for Championship Again After 61-51 Victory
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS
- Guard Seen Leaving Fire at Universal, Court Told
- Vote Delayed on Paying Builder for Land Gift : Calabasas: A Mello-Roos district is established, but supervisors have not decided what the money will pay for.
- Council OKs Proposals for June 4 Ballot : Elections: 'Graffiti tax' on spray paint and bond measure for parks are among items to be decided. Charter amendment would allow incapacitated officials to be replaced.
- California IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Corrections, CYA Leaders Appointed
- Medi-Cal Lag for Eligible AIDS Patients Assailed
- Whale Takes Fluke Rest Stop Inside Dana Point Harbor
- SOUTHERN SECTION BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : DIVISION II-A : Balanced Woodbridge Holds Off San Marcos
- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Two-Strike Squeeze Bunt Lifts Granada Hills to Win
- Tight Spot Is Still Del Mar Winner : Horse Racing: Schwartz upholds own ruling; losers may take matter to court
- Hall of Fame member Jim Palmer could...
- Howell Makes Pitch on Field, in Office : Dodgers: He ends four-day holdout. Meeting with Claire still leaves him without a contract extension.
- MUSIC REVIEW : Hot Tuna Still Sizzles as in Days of Old : Concert: Group started as a satellite of the Jefferson Airplane, and its mainstays still perform with the zeal of rockers half their age.
- Roger S. Beadle, 46, associate vice president...
- California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Mission Bay Project Gets Final Approval
- THOUSAND OAKS : Commission Rejects Addition to Center
- Fired County Official Loses Right to Sue
- Council Votes Itself Wide Power Over CRA
- Santiago Takes an Early Rip : Padres: Catcher airs salary complaint. McIlvaine, Whitson meet to clear air on first day of spring training.
- Scott Is Ejected, But Kearny Still Romps
- Travel Made Easy : Armchair Tourists Flock to Film Series at Ambassador
- U.S. Skimps on Terrorist Defenses, Senate Told : Security: Incidents are expected to increase after the Gulf War, experts testify. But funding to combat them has been cut back.
- MAKING IT WORK : First, Bring Your Differences Out in the Open
- Condor at Zoo Lays Second Egg of the Year
- County Wins Ruling on Sheriff's Review Panel
- Water Users' Choice: Cutback or Penalty : Conservation: Newport Beach residents will cut consumption 20% from their average use from July, 1989, to June, 1990, or pay nearly triple the present rate.
- Paul M. Evans; Retired Burbank Police Officer
- CRA Chief Can Avoid City Ethics Disclosure : Government: Agency's top administrators are not required to file expanded financial reports because of loophole in law. City attorney rules the officials are exempt.
- COUNTYWIDE : Rent Caps Asked for Mobile Home Parks
- Hearing for Brando Begins : Sentencing: The killing of his half-sister's boyfriend was not an accident, a detective says.
- Teacher Can Continue to Use Controversial Textbook
- Audrey Whitehead: Poetry Based on Love
- Saugus Runs Out of Magic and Falls to Santa Barbara
- PREP BASKETBALL SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS : Riverside North Surges to Victory
- Mosquitoes, Trout Bite Early on Owens River
- SOUTHERN SECTION BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : DIVISION V-AA : Brethren Christian's Comeback Fails
- SOUTHERN SECTION BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Servite Takes a Walk on the Winning Side
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Closing Seconds All That Count as SCC Tops Master's
- Track Team at CSUN Gains 2 Sprinters
- St. Louis reliever Todd Worrell, trying to...
- Defeat Douses UCSD Women's Playoff Hopes
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Owens Bucks Hard, Long at Crazy Horse
- The Alternative Repertory Theatre has received a...
- ART REVIEW : New Artists on the Block : The works in an Afro-American Museum show are generally banal, but two installations are exceptional.
- DANCE
- MUSIC REVIEWS : Orange County Chamber Orchestra at Irvine Barclay
- Cortex of Irvine, Georgia Tech Sign Research Accord
- Voice, Data Transmissions Pact: A group of...
- NBC a Surprise Bidder for FNN, Offers $105 Million
- * Leland M. Shannon; Dean at UC Riverside
- * William Howard Taft III; Diplomat, Taft Grandson
- Boys Markets in Talks to Buy Alpha Beta : Negotiations: An accord would let American Stores comply with an antitrust agreement that stems from its purchase of Lucky Stores in 1988.
- * Sulaiman Ali Nashmush; World's Tallest Man
- LTV Will Add $3.1 Billion to Pension Plans
- Little Bit of Trace Minerals Go Long Way to Nutrition
- Marine Reservist Gets Prison for Deserting
- Reality of War Sinks In for a GI Wounded by 'Friendly Fire' : Casualties: The Vietnam refugee is no longer casual about death. He came too close.
- With Peace, Look for Ads to Lighten Up
- Glass House: Things are bad when the...
- * Eugene Forsey; Scholar on Canadian Constitution
- THE GULF WAR: The Diplomatic Front : Other Mideast Nations
- Place of 2nd Hearing Moved
- Track and Field
- San Diego Scrambles to Conserve Water : Drought: County relies on imported supplies for 95% of its needs. City approves a ban on new hookups.
- John A. Hannah; Former President of Michigan State
- Wedded Bliss or the Bridal Blues? : After That Dizzying Courtship and Dreamlike Nuptials, Could There Be Crying, Pouting, Sulking--Screaming?
- Gulf War Effort Playing Well on Main Street : Santa Paula: The Chili Hut has become a gathering place for those with loved ones in the Mideast. Patrons are almost all supportive of the war.
- SIMI VALLEY : Schools' Fiscal Head Resigns Position
- THOUSAND OAKS : Squirrel's Death Cuts Power to 1,000
- LOS ALAMITOS : Aussie, Kiwi Horses a Sport Saver
- CSUN's Sharts Shares National Honor
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Master's Beaten in Playoff Opener
- DODGERS : Strawberry to Skip Spring Games at Met Camp
- Rider Apprenticeship Nearly Complete : College basketball: Bigger and better things likely await, but bringing a state title to Antelope Valley is forward's final project.
- Michaels Scuffs Credibility in Promoting His New Show
- SOUTHERN SECTION BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : DIVISION III-AA : For Estancia, All Roads Lead to the Title Game
- Colleges
- Cal Poly Pomona Batters Aztec Pitching
- Razor's Edge Not Tearing at Tyson
- Football
- Large Crowd Expected for CSUN Match
- STAGE
- SCR Not So Dominant in Critics Circle : Theater: The Costa Mesa troupe wins 10 nominations for two productions, plus an award for outstanding premiere play. But LATC and Centre Theatre lead the honors for a change.
- Stylus Furniture Seeks Protection Under Chap. 11 : Retail: Stores that sell big-ticket items are finding it difficult because of the Gulf War and the recession, analysts say.
- Hussein: 'Circumstances' Compel Pullout
- U.S. Probes China Trade Practice: The U.S....
- Stylus Furniture Chain Files Chapter 11 Papers
- 12 Die as Factory Collapses
- BOOK REVIEW : Travelogue as High-Speed Odyssey : ROAD FEVER A High-Speed Travelogue <i> by Tim Cahill</i> , Random House $17.95, 288 pages
- Last Among Finishers, but First in Their Own Hearts
- Commanders in the Gulf
- O.C. Military Families Not Ready to Celebrate Just Yet : Home front: They're on guard against premature optimism. They won't relax until loved ones return.
- Melissa Grant of Pacific Palisades admits she...
- Merchants Group Sues Harbor Owners : Ventura: Two top officers resign in protest. They say the action was filed without their knowledge.
- Generosity Begins Only After the Battle : War: Before we stop the fighting, victory must be obvious and plain to all.
- After 29-Year Run, Final Credits Roll for the Prestigious Cinema Grossmont
- THE HOUSE : Cost of the War
- Man Sentenced for Billing Lavish Spree to Spielberg
- Different War, Different Kind of Warrior
- Kings Like the Sound of 8-2 Victory
- SOUTHERN SECTION 4-A SOCCER : Surprising Year Ends in Loss for Santa Margarita
- SOUTHERN SECTION 4-A GIRLS' SOCCER PLAYOFFS : El Toro Overpowers Los Alamitos, Advances to Finals
- UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK : Anteater Freshmen Make a Splash in Big West
- Micom Agrees to Supply Equipment to Novatel:...
- Ruth Slawson, former vice president for miniseries...
- Iraqis in Full Retreat, U.S. Says : Marines in Kuwait City; Bush Demands Surrender : Gulf War: Republican Guard is cut off and attacked by allies. One elite division is reported 'virtually destroyed.' Two others try to flee.
- Plans Call for Kuwait to Impose Martial Law After Iraqis Leave
- * Jackie Dashiell; Los Angeles Newspaperwoman
- Bulgaria's Former Leader Calls Charges of Embezzlement 'Lies'
- City Votes to Impose 20% Cuts in Water Use : Thousand Oaks: Decision is the fourth in a week by a county municipality ordering restrictions in the face of the worsening drought situation.
- Oxnard Slashes Public Works, Street Repairs in 1st Budget Round
- PREP BASKETBALL SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS
- TENNIS ROUNDUP : Connors Quickly Falls to Yzaga in Return
- COUNTYWIDE : 3rd Person Jailed in Vitamin Scam
- VENTURA : Burning Room Puts Sprinklers to Test
- SPORTSTATS : Say it ain't so, Babe
- OUTDOOR NOTES : He Offers Anglers a Basic Approach
- Veeck, Lazzeri Are Elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame
- What to Expect in the Postwar Middle East
- Egypt Won't Cancel Ties With Iraq Backers
- Kuwaiti Peace May Hold Big Payoff for U.S. Firms : Persian Gulf: America's leading role in the war may give companies the edge in rebuilding the war-torn nation. The price tag is put at $40 billion.
- 'Like Father, Like Son' Holds True for Income
- Marine Fighting in the Gulf Takes Out an Afterlife Policy
- Unocal to Assess Benzene Contamination: The Los...
- Quake Jars Rural China
- Activists' Plea for Cease-Fire Is Renewed : Protest: They say Iraq is all but defeated, and the continued relentless warfare will damage efforts to make peace.
- THE GULF WAR : Congressional Comment
- Gays Bequeath Scholarship Fund : Education: Two men who died of AIDS establish grants for homosexuals at three Bay Area universities to repay city that allowed them to live openly as lovers.
- High Court Ruling Backs Private Mail Carriers
- Kuwaiti Trainees Told to Promote Rights : Freedom: Quayle issues a warning to military graduates at Ft. Dix. He sees the country playing a leading role in advancing democracy in Arab world.
- Slim Gaillard, 74; Jazz Pianist, Singer
- What the U.N. Resolutions Require of Saddam's Iraq : They add up to a message that's sharp, clear and sensible
- Seal Beach Citizens to Vote June 4 on Mola Plan : Development: The election could end years of controversy over the $200-million housing proposal for the Hellman Ranch.
- OXNARD : Man Gets 11 Years in Bank Robbery
- Building Ban OKd for Malibou Lakes
- NBA ROUNDUP : Pippen, Jordan, Bulls Overpower Celtics
- IBM Cuts Its PC Prices: International Business...
- Universal Cuts Admission Fee: Following Disneyland's example,...
- Lockheed Sues the Navy Over Canceled Plane : Aerospace: The legal action seeks to keep the military from recovering $124 million until an appeal is resolved.
- THE GULF WAR: The Battle Front : Gulf Weather
- THE GULF WAR: The Battle Front : Words: From Journalists
- URBAN WARFARE
- U.S.-Backed Units' Links to Khmer Rouge Reported : Cambodia: Groups may have shared supplies, logistic lines, White House acknowledges. Renewed efforts in Congress to cut off aid are expected.
- Democrats Attack Martinez at Hearing : Narcotics: Nominee for drug policy post is criticized over handling of law enforcment problems while serving as Florida governor.
- Jerusalem Diary : Thousands in U.S. Peek Daily Into Family's Life Via Computer
- TREND WATCH
- Retail Building Weathers Slump : Economy: A 4.5-acre Costa Mesa project and South County retail construction help that sector of the development industry as office and factory space go begging.
- AT&T; Warns About Possible Patent Violations: American...
- Bill Seeks More Water for Urban Uses
- 'Where Have You Guys Been?' POW From Chicago Just Visiting
- Rain Expected, but It Won't End Drought : Weather: The high-pressure system that deflected storms to the north yielded a bit and experts are predicting three or four storms this week.
- Trimedyne Inc.: The Irvine-based medical-laser manufacturer incurred...
- Radiant Technology Corp.: The Anaheim manufacturer of...
- BilMar Productions, Los Angeles, has named Jalyn...
- Construction Decline May Have Hit Bottom: The...
- THE GULF WAR: The International Front : Words on the War
- Dornan Says U.S., Allies Should Seize Iraqi Oil Fields : Reparations: The Garden Grove congressman wants billions in revenues to rebuild Kuwait and for families of American casualties. He says occupiers must be Arabs.
- Japan's Foreign Investment Slows: The pace of...
- Korn/Ferry International, Los Angeles, has acquired the...
- Laboratory Equipment
- Jack L. Gaines, formerly senior vice president...
- Quiksilver Earnings, Sales Down for First Quarter
- Group Buys Interest in Grand National
- Beyond the Pools: Riveting Scenes : Media: Unsupervised crews toting satellite gear buck Pentagon rules, show surrender and liberation.
- STOCKS : Traders Fear Top Out of Market; Dow Off 23
- Sony to Make CDs With Text, Video Games
- Experts, Consumers More Positive About Economy
- Gateway Communications Inc. The Irvine computer network...
- Edward L. Carfagno, formerly a partner and...
- THE GULF WAR: The Battle Front : Mighty Mouse
- Robot Power With Human Pliancy
- MIDEAST UPDATE
- Morris Tanenbaum, 62, vice chairman and chief...
- USX to Pay Out $41.8 Million in Racial Bias Suit
- It'll Pay to Wait on State Bonds
- THE GULF WAR: The Battle Front : Words: From the Troops
- Rice Deals, Water Deals, Dirty Deals
- Italian Judicial Snags Free Mafia Chieftain
- Standard Logic Inc.: The Anaheim-based manufacturer of...
- Plan to Overhaul Banking Gets Cool Reception in Senate
- After 74 Years, Cliffhanger Ends : Book: In "Meian Continued," writer resolves the story by Japan's most revered author about an unhappy newlywed couple.
- THE GULF WAR: The Home Front : Market Update
- Surrendering Iraqis Are 'Glad to Be Out of Iraq' : Prisoners: Instead of a worn, depressed enemy, allied forces are finding smiling men with no fight left in them.
- UTILITY VEHICLE: THE HUMVEE
- Clipboard : RANCHO SAN JOAQUIN
- THE GULF WAR: The Home Front : Phone Numbers
- THE GULF WAR: The International Front : Morale Booster
- THE GULF WAR: The Home Front : War Talk
- Imagine Films Entertainment Inc., Los Angeles, named...
- Pilots Ratify Pact: Leaders of American Airlines'...
- THE GULF WAR: The Battle Front : M-16A2
- Emotional Roller Coaster Ride Launched by Fragment of News : Families: Loved ones of a small-town reserve unit knew their relatives were near barracks hit by a Scud. For many hours, it was 'pure hell' of waiting.
- Croatia Defense Chief Charged in Rebellion Plot
- * Reeve Darling; Consultant on Defense Technology
- THE GULF WAR: The Diplomatic Front : In the Soviet Union
- Kuwaiti Reformers Hope to Forge Vast Change From Tragedy of War : Politics: Opposition forces are determined to turn their feudal sheikdom into a real democracy after the conflict is over.
- Joel Cheatwood, vice president of news for...
- Doug Clifton, 47, managing editor of the...
- The Day in the Gulf
- Lawmakers Back Bush on Continuing Battle : Congress: The broad support is in line with polls showing 84% of the public likes the President's handling of the war.