- Exploring the Coastal Pleasures of Mendocino
- She Plans the Work and Then Lets George Do It
- THE MIDDLE AGES: A Concise Encyclopedia, ...
- The King of Marvin Gardens (Showtime Wednesday...
- Salinas Lauds Benefits of Free-Trade Reforms : Border: In a speech in San Diego, the Mexican President skirts issue of a joint airport with Tijuana.
- School Lures Scholars With Scholarships : Education: University offers the same enticement to top students as it does for athletes. But participants must volunteer for 10 hours of community service a week.
- At Emily's Salon, They Can Let Down Their Hair
- Who Should Get the Kids? : Grandparents vs. Parents in Court
- We needed a new perspective on things....
- South Pasadena : Openings on Design Board
- CAMPUS CORRESPONDENCE : Is This the Way Blacks Can Be All That They Can Be?
- Going Blindly Into the Dark : Feds kill two much-needed surveys of sexual behavior
- Wounded Creatures' Best Friends
- Birds of a Feather : Newport Beach Woman at Home With a Flock of Pigeons
- Mexicali
- 2 Sunland Residents Killed When Truck Hits Guardrail
- High-Flying Torrance Copter Firm Took 14 Years to Get Off Ground
- Ex-Coach, Board Clash Over His Offer to Return : * Burbank: School Trustee Robert Dunivant was critical of his successor's record on the Burroughs High football field. Butch McElwee quit Friday.
- Daniels Overheats, Dodgers Chill : Baseball: Outfielder is ejected in first inning after disputing third-strike call. Giants win, 4-1, reducing L.A. lead over Braves to one game with seven left.
- He Changed Golf for a Continent
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : In other Mission Conference games:
- BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : This Year Was Tough on 1990 League Champions
- PREP ROUNDUP : Corona del Mar Tops Top Team in Water Polo
- SOUTHEASTERN ROUNDUP : Florida Defense Back in Form in 29-7 Win
- Gymnast Breaks Out of His Shell : Acting: Former Bruin Mark Caso is best known for his work in Ninja Turtles movie.
- COVER STORY : Unmasking Mexico's Many Faces : 'Splendors of Thirty Centuries' arrives in L.A. next week; not just an art show, the exhibit is a national search for identity
- Across U.S., the Recovery Is Indeed Uneven
- W.A. Colton has been appointed vice president...
- SACRAMENTO : Look for Bold Proposals on How to Manage Growth in California
- Hunter Heads for Big House
- AGNI. AGNI has been around for 17...
- Council Backs Bill to Halt Reseda Blvd. Extension : Development: The proposed road would go through Topanga State Park. Supporters of the bill say it protects the mountain parkland.
- ICONS
- Blacks in New England: Few Strive to Maintain Their Cultural Identity : Race relations: The region is 98% white. Some African-Americans say there is no sense of community; others love the area.
- Empty Accusations of Child Abuse Leave Stain on Family
- COLUMN ONE : The Grapes of Wrath Revisited : Squalor and poverty have again become common for farm workers in California. Gains made in the '70s have been lost as growers rely on labor contractors and the UFW's influence has declined.
- ROAD NOTES
- Some Don't Like It Hot
- L.A. Firm Seeks to Extend Corona's Boundaries : Borders: SIC Corp.'s proposal, which could lead to the city's annexation of land to the south and east, is likely to be challenged by Riverside.
- Covina : Panel Supports Rail Station
- World IN BRIEF : COLOMBIA : Drug Cartel Suspect Tied to N.Y. Deaths
- Pauma Valley
- WEST COUNTY : VENTURA : Woman Mugged on Beach Promenade
- Boxing
- No. 1 Hart Outclasses No. 2 Peninsula in Cross-Country
- SOUTH ROUNDUP : Clemson, Williams Bounce Back, 9-7
- Quakers Mark a Century of Care for Elderly : Charity: The Pennsylvania group has opened more than 36 residences in the U.S. Its focus is on 'homelike' shelter that preserves the dignity of the residents.
- Lullaby Lollipop : Researchers Test Device to Help Insomniacs Sleep
- Some in Europe Say Bush Proposal Does Not Go Far Enough : Reaction: But the response is generally favorable in a region where most of the targeted weapons are deployed.
- Professor Teaches the Language of Charity
- When artist Paul Darrow's two sons and...
- A 'Divine Design' for Feeding the Living : Charity: A flock of celebrity style-setters are donating everything from skills to costumes to help AIDS sufferers get daily meals at home.
- Ranger Takes Falcons Under Wing : Environment: Steve Ulvi treks the Alaska wilderness to study the endangered birds. He and his colleagues have helped the species bounce back from DDT poisoning.
- Hayden Again Takes On the System : Politics: This time it's the Democratic bigwigs, who stripped him of his district in remap plan. He vows to educate voters on party 'corruption.'
- Low Marks : Summit University Under Fire by State and Some Students
- Amnesty International Ends L.A. Visit in Probe of Brutality Allegations : * Human rights: International group was here to investigate the police and sheriff's departments. They focused on systematic abuses and not on personalities or opinions.
- San Onofre
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Gant Breaks Slump, Moves Braves Closer
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Morris Finishes Strong, Clinches Tie for Twins
- PREP FOOTBALL SPOTLIGHT / FACTS, FIGURES AND COMMENTS FROM LAST WEEK'S GAMES : LOSING THE HANDLE
- New Owners Look Ahead
- TENNIS ROUNDUP : McEnroe Defeats Connors, Reaches Swiss Indoor Final
- SPOTLIGHT / SATURDAY'S GAMES AT A GLANCE : NOTEWORTHY
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : In other nonleague games:
- El Camino Is Beaten by Saddleback, 36-8
- Il Fornaio: A Welcome Downtown Oasis
- In Brief : Geto Boys, "We Can't Be Stopped," Rap-a-Lot/Priority.
- BRYAN ADAMS: "Waking Up the Neighbours", <i> A&M;</i>
- A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : THE BRITISH PAGE : Kinda Like 'Passage to India' With Uzis?
- Bon Jovi, Jane's, N.W.A: Break Up or Make Up?
- Best Phoenix Honky-tonks Are Two Steps Away
- Cauliflower Alley Club Lends an Ear to Boxers, Wrestlers
- Orange County's HMONG : Families Hold Onto Past, Grasp for Future
- World IN BRIEF : MEXICO : Drug Cop Charged in Activist's Death
- COLUMN LEFT/ ELAINE CIULLA KAMARCK : Democrats Need Their Optimism : Strong oratory but a paucity of solutions isn't a recipe for an out-party victory in 1992.
- PLATFORM : Not Even in Land of Make-Believe Is It Safe to Leave the Closet
- Toxic Discharges
- Living With, 'If Only . . .' : Crime: A knock on the door has forever changed a family's life. And 9-year-old Laura Arroyo's father seems almost unable to cope with the grief of his daughter's death.
- Kasparov, Computers Move Chess Off Square 1 : * Competition: The popularity of the ancient game is again on the upswing in the U.S. Its national federation now has 54,000 paying members.
- School a 'Rip-Off,' Pupils Say : * Vocational education: Students paid up to $1,000 for nursing assistant course that costs $45 elsewhere.
- State Has a Free Fishing Day; Anglers Take the Bait
- It's Not Too Early to Be Important : Rams: Robinson says a victory over the Packers in today's game between 1-3 teams is essential to hopes.
- Chadwick Defeats Borrego Springs, 54-21
- Porath Becomes First Layman to Head L.A. Catholic School System
- GOLF LPGA AT LOS COYOTES : Walters Seeks First Victory; Bradley, Alcott Going for 30
- PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : In nonleague eight-man football:
- L.A. Southwest Rolls Over Harbor College, 33-6
- Miami Shakes Off Rust and Takes Down Tulsa
- 'Mexico: Splendors' Exhibit Triggers Related Shows
- A Muscular New Season in La Mirada
- MOVIES : Steeped in 'the Biz,' Michael Tolkin Emerges as a Player
- Across U.S., the Recovery Is Indeed Uneven
- Growing Ranks of Men Look to Cosmetic Surgery : Competition: Some executives feel the need to look younger in a tough job market and benefit from a mental boost.
- Ups, Downs Add Flair to Garden
- Lennon Replaces Lenthall as HomeAid Executive Director
- A RELATIVE STRANGER by Charles Baxter...
- A Passion for Particularity : VLADIMIR NABOKOV: The American Years, <i> By Brian Boyd (Princeton University Press: $29.95; 735 pp.)</i>
- SULFUR. Subtitled "A Literary Biannual of the...
- Ex-Official Says CIA Fabricated Some Iran Data
- Colonel Guilty in Killing of 6 Salvador Priests
- Off-Duty LAPD Officer Hurt While Trying to Foil Robbery
- Panel Opposes Annexing L.A. Street : Safety: Concerns over fire and police access prompted plans to absorb Hillgreen Drive, but costs of the shift may prove to be a roadblock.
- Bathers Told to Avoid Storm Drains : Pollution: The group overseeing the cleanup of Santa Monica Bay says that swimmers should stay 100 yards away from runoff outlets.
- World IN BRIEF : CHINA : One Million Facing Makeshift Housing
- School Restructuring Plans to Be Discussed : Education: Public hearings will focus on such recommendations as year-round scheduling and sale of unused property.
- Geography know-how brings in the outlaw on PBS's new game show
- A Friendlier Workplace Pays Big Dividends, Companies Find : Labor: Amenities include child care, gyms and flexible hours. Goals are to cut turnover, absenteeism and tardiness and to boost productivity.
- Notes about your surroundings.
- The Right Course on School Ethnic Strife : * Diverse Students Must Learn More About Each Other
- Recycling Program Enlists Companies
- Fire Kills Family of 3
- Pickens Volunteers for Big Plays : Tennessee: He has touchdown receptions of 87 and 67 yards in 30-21 victory over Auburn before 97,731.
- COMMENTARY : Here's One Who Is Doubting Thomas
- Williams Scores 2 Touchdowns in Antelope Valley College Win
- Little-Known Viola Captures U.S. Duathlon
- Stanford's Victory Is a Shot in the Arm : Nonconference: Vardell helps Cardinal upset Colorado after being fed fluids intravenously.
- El Modena Sputters Its Way to Victory Over Ocean View
- Longshot Wins Feature Race at Calder
- Darlene Aut has been appointed vice president...
- An Acrobatic, Southwestern Voice : LIVING AFTER MIDNIGHT, <i> By Lee K. Abbott (G. P. Putnam's Sons: $21.95; 241 pp.</i>
- Invest in spring and your garden by...
- European Hotels Offering Deals
- Riverside County
- WITCH HUNT IN PRAGUE : Is Jan Kavan a Hero or a Traitor? In Answering That Question, Czechoslovakia Must Come to Terms With the Sins of Its Communist Past
- Many Soviets Wax Nostalgic for Stalin Rule : Reform: 'Back then, we were drinking vodka and eating caviar,' says resident of small city that is a bastion of conservatism.
- Firms See 'Managed Care' as Remedy to Medical Costs : Health: Companies are using a hands-on approach to cut expenses. Critics say the programs are too complex.
- HERE'S ED
- Requiem for the Felucca
- Sweet Smells of Success
- Mixed Media : In Brief : "Goodbyes and Other Messages: A Journal of Jazz 1981-1990," Whitney Balliett, Oxford University Press ($22.95).
- Mixed Media : The Wonder--and Woe--of Buddy Rich : "TRAPS THE DRUM WONDER: THE LIFE OF BUDDY RICH" By Mel Torme, <i> Oxford University Press ($21.95)</i>
- Mixed Media : BILLIE HOLIDAY : "Lady Day: The Many Faces of Billie Holiday", <i> Kultur International Films ($29.95)</i>
- POP MUSIC : Robertson Rides Rock Train Again
- John Nelson has been promoted to managing...
- Bus Travel Is Best Way in Australia
- PLAY THINGS
- ZYZZYVA. This attractive quarterly subtitles itself "the...
- SANTA MONICA REVIEW. This unadorned yet attractive...
- STYLE : Looks : The Match Game
- Santa Barbara's Back-Lot Bargains
- Peace in New York, but Will It Stick in El Salvador? : Central America: The real test for the treaty will be what happens with the investigation into the six Jesuit murders.
- Can Christopher Testify in Brutality Cases? : * Courts: He is subpoenaed to appear as a witness because of his role on commission. Battle looms over whether he is an LAPD 'expert' or whether he is just aware of hearsay.
- Inquiry Continues in Deaths of Immigrants Eluding INS
- Young Man Dies in Sylmar Shooting
- COMMENTARY ON THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM : It's Time to Address the Issues That Voters Really Care About
- Kidnaping Suspect Shot, Killed by Police
- COMMENTARY : It's Not Over Until the Instant Replay
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- Rebuff Posts Upset in Damascus Handicap
- COMMENTARY : Yankees Playing Out the String But Whining All the Way to End
- Arizona State Loses Grip on Ball, Game : Nonconference: The Sun Devils give up five fumbles, including one that sets up Nebraska's clinching touchdown in an 18-9 loss.
- Sailing
- In Brief : Trisha Yearwood, "Trisha Yearwood," MCA.
- Mixed Media : In Brief : "Yardbird Suite: A Compendium of the Music and Life of Charlie Parker," Lawrence O. Koch, Bowling Green State University Press ($18.95).
- Rescuers of Thrifts Link Rates to Market Conditions
- STYLE : DESIGN : The Tartan Table
- Your Mortgage : Cost Argues Against Shift to 15-Year Loan
- A Sip of History in Budapest : Ornate Coffee Palaces Capture Essence of Hungary's Political and Artistic Past, Present
- HAIRCUT & OTHER STORIES by Ring...
- ADIOS, FRUITS AND NUTS : What Died With California the Magazine, Let's Hope, Was California the Idea
- Operation Desert Store : First the Air War, Then the Ground War. Now the Marketing Campaign.
- Trial Begins on Minors' Right to Abortion : Lawsuit: Challengers hope to invalidate 1987 state law requiring girls 17 and under to obtain parental or judicial consent before ending a pregnancy.
- The Aging of 'Wonder Years'
- Profile : Life After Theo : Malcolm-Jamal Warner plans to direct during and after 'Cosby's' last season
- Gorbachev Vows Response to Arms Cuts
- High Praise : For the members of the Chabad Russian Synagogue, many of them recent Soviet emigres who have spent their lives avoiding the system, the tolerance and cooperation of county officials and those in West Hollywood has been a welcome surprise.
- MOVIES : Off-Centerpiece : Hollywood Is Such a Funny Place Sometimes : . . . And Now for Simpson's Naked Truth
- Play's Staging Parallels Life of Van Gogh
- Poetry Books a Room at the Chateau : Nationally known poets are paired with actors at free readings in the Hollywood hotel's elegant lobby
- COVER STORY : 'Perennial Illusion' Fills In Some Modern Gaps Left by 'Splendors'
- Philippine Guerrillas Kill Mayor, 6 Others
- Luxury Shelter Is the Cats' Meow : Animals: The Last Post provides care mainly for felines whose owners die or are in nursing homes. The pampered lifestyle is funded by donations.
- Duarte : TV Studio Move Delayed
- Backing for Taxicab Deregulation Wanes
- World IN BRIEF : YUGOSLAVIA : Army Leaves More Towns in Croatia
- Who Should Get the Kids? : 2 Children Shuttle Between Their Parents and Grandparents as Both Sides Struggle for Custody
- Miles Davis, Jazz Legend and Innovator, Dies at 65 : Music: The trendsetting trumpet player worked in forms ranging from be-bop to 'cool' to rock 'n' roll.
- Residents Draw Up Sides Over Idea of Barricade
- Officer Comes Up a Winner in Ominous Stairwell Standoff
- San Diego
- CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE : Gays, Bisexuals Petition for Recall
- Woman Held in Marriage-for-Money Scam : * Courts: She allegedly stole from a Huntington Beach man she wed while still married to another.
- Council Votes to Preserve Dunes at LAX : Environment: Two hundred acres of land would be restored to their native state. Airport officials plan a 100-acre golf course for the north end of the property.
- Volunteers Repaint Senior Citizens Center
- ROUNDUP : 25-1 Shot 'Prince Wins at Fairplex
- No Rout, but No Victory for Fullerton : Nonconference: Titans play Georgia close before losing, 27-14. Yarbrough rushes for 192 yards.
- Emotional Ride by Ventura Ends With Last-Second Win
- Coaches Have Similar Ideas
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Glendale Pulls Out All Stops in 42-0 Victory Over Bell-Jeff
- PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : University Defense Stymies Falcons
- McMahon Finds New Life With the Eagles
- Bakersfield Uses Fast Start to Subdue Glendale
- Bon Jovi, Jane's, N.W.A: Break Up or Make Up?
- 'Don Giovanni'--as Perplexing as Ever
- DOUSING THE 'FIRE'
- Opponents of Freeway Plan Should 'Stop Complaining'
- THE TENOR OF HIS TIMES
- Thorns in This 'Rose'
- Olmos' Real Message
- Disney Hall: 'Work of Art' or Wet Cardboard?
- Made in Japan by L.A.
- Mexicans, Chicanos and the Labyrinth of L.A.
- Dismissal of North Charges
- LAUGHLIN
- Disney Hall: 'Work of Art' or Wet Cardboard?
- THE OLIVE PIT
- TAKE TWO POEMS AND CALL US
- O'MALLEY'S WAY
- Assembly Bill Eases Way to Solve Jail Crisis
- Return Engagement
- WORTH 1,000 WORDS
- Disney Hall: 'Work of Art' or Wet Cardboard?
- 'I've Got This Script, See . . . '
- 'Respect and Reason' Lacking in Arcadia School Discussion
- Debate Over Alaska Oil
- Westminster Principal Stepping on Constitution
- The Word on Surfing
- It's 'Time for Glasnost' on S. Pasadena Renewal Woes
- Park Pleasures
- SoCal Takes Heat Over Proposed Service Fees
- Olmos' Real Message
- Disney Hall: 'Work of Art' or Wet Cardboard?
- Disney Hall: 'Work of Art' or Wet Cardboard?
- Seymour Opposes State Gay Rights Bill : Politics: The U.S. senator announces his stance on measure that would ban job discrimination against homosexuals. Both opponents and supporters of the measure accuse him of caving in to pressure from the GOP's right wing.
- Why We Don't Love Them Like We Used To : SCANDAL: The Culture of Mistrust in American Politics, <i> By Suzanne Garment (Times Books: $23; 336 pp.)</i> : FEEDING FRENZY: How Attack Journalism Has Transformed American Politics, <i> By Larry Sabato (The Free Press: $22.95; 336 pp.)</i>
- Spaulding Suit
- Trash-to-Energy Plant
- Dismissal of North Charges
- 'STOP' THE PRESSES
- Dismissal of North Charges
- Debate Over Alaska Oil
- Disney Hall: 'Work of Art' or Wet Cardboard?
- Mexicans, Chicanos and the Labyrinth of L.A.
- Disney Hall: 'Work of Art' or Wet Cardboard?
- Disney Hall: 'Work of Art' or Wet Cardboard?
- SoCal Takes Heat Over Proposed Service Fees
- SoCal Takes Heat Over Proposed Service Fees
- Border Patrol Doing Right Thing to Curb Influx
- Disney Hall: 'Work of Art' or Wet Cardboard?
- SoCal Takes Heat Over Proposed Service Fees
- Leave Taos Alone
- O'MALLEY'S WAY
- LAX Control Tower
- IN CONCLUSION . . .
- Disney Hall: 'Work of Art' or Wet Cardboard?
- Disney Hall: 'Work of Art' or Wet Cardboard?
- 'Title Matters'
- Dismissal of North Charges
- Disney Hall: 'Work of Art' or Wet Cardboard?
- Border Patrol Doing Right Thing to Curb Influx
- LETTERS ON LETTERS
- ARGENTINA'S SOAP OPERA
- MARILYN AND HER MEN
- O'MALLEY'S WAY
- Disney Hall: 'Work of Art' or Wet Cardboard?
- Building a Better Wienermobile : Marketing: Oscar Mayer has asked the world's top auto designers--Southern Californians--to create the next-generation Wienermobile.
- STYLE : FASHION : Mad About Plaid
- Dual Ambience Blends Quiet and Bright Lights : West Hollywood: Acceptance of diverse lifestyles in area incorporated in '84 carries on liberalism of 1930s.
- VERSION 90. Though not strictly a literary...
- The Wine List
- THE WORLD OF INDONESIAN TEXTILES by...
- UCLA Class to Study How to Do Bonsai
- Young Chinese Immigrant Gave His Life for American Dream : Crime: He was shot to death in a robbery, allegedly by five youths looking for excitement. Waterbury, Conn., agonizes over incident.
- Listing of Road Closures
- Strike Averted at Caterpillar Tractor Plants
- Young Authors Draw From Past to Face Future : Education: Some at the school are homeless, others immigrants. A project that has them penning their memoirs is helping build self-esteem.
- Influx of Soviet Jews Changes Face of Israel Dramatically, Irrevocably : Immigration: More than 75% of the newcomers come from professional or technical positions. The impact of new voters on the nation remains a major unknown.
- Campaigning for a Better Campaign : New network proposal for presidential debates emphasizes substance over showmanship
- Community Colleges Have Idea for Salinas
- Seminar Draws 500 People Seeking Advice on Divorce : * Relationships: Program offers workshops on the legal, financial and emotional aspects of ending a marriage.
- Growers Dig In Their Heels on Quarries : * Environment: They say dust and truck traffic harm their way of life. Proposed mines would almost double the current yearly limit of 7.5 million tons. : COUNTY REPORT. * Battle Over Mining
- NHL PREVIEW : Unrest Carries Over From the Offseason
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : In other nonleague games:
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Rabbitt Takes Title at UC Riverside
- WAC ROUNDUP : Brigham Young Passes Test Against Air Force
- Lutheran Tips USD at 0:13 : Football: Disputed one-yard touchdown gives previously winless Cal Lutheran a 21-20 victory.
- BIG 10 ROUNDUP : Michigan State Stalls, Loses to Rutgers, 14-7
- Motor Sports
- Shipley Comes In for Streaking Padres
- CalTrust Appoints Senior Trust Officer, V.P. for Division
- CONJUNCTIONS. The elegant and compendious Conjunctions is...
- France Marks a Decade on Travel Fast Track
- I, Spy : HARLOT'S GHOST, <i> By Norman Mailer (Random House: $30; 1,334 pp.)</i>
- QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS : Family Farm Vacations in the West
- Strutting Down Broadway : DAMON RUNYON, <i> By Jimmy Breslin (Ticknor </i> & <i> Fields: $24.95; 410 pp.)</i>
- RESTAURANTS : A ROOM WITH A VIEW : With Doors on the Walls and Meat on the Menu, Cafe Del Rey Serves a Satisfying Meal
- Gardening : Hardiest Houseplants That Grow in the Dark : Indoor gardening: Brighten low-lit corners with any of these green-foliage, low-maintenance varieties.
- LIES, LEGENDS & CHERISHED MYTHS OF AMERICAN...
- Victorian Elegance at English Inn
- Board Empowered to Act in Litigation
- Order in the 'Night Court' : Writers Turn Producers and Breathe Life Back Into a Dying Series
- Sports Show Organizer Ordered to Stand Trial
- 'Will Reciprocate' on Arms, Gorbachev Says : Soviet Union: He calls nuclear cuts announced by Bush 'significant steps' but withholds detailed response.
- Georgia Calm as President's Allies and Foes Hold Talks : Soviet Union: Forces opposing Gamsakhurdia moderate their demands, drop call for his resignation.
- Water Deliveries
- CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE : Ceremonial Jewish Hut Is Defaced
- Roadwork Major projects for the week of Sept. 29-Oct. 5
- Schools Healthy and Growing in Washington
- Two Cases of How <i> Not</i> to Go at It
- Arizona Runs to Win Over Long Beach, 45-21