- Party of 4, Your Beeper's Ready : Dining: A pair of Southland restaurants is handing out pocket pagers so customers can shop while they wait for their tables.
- Cost Study Raises Questions on Revival of the Seriously Ill
- Peru Envoy Nominated
- Countywide : Woman Admits Welfare Fraud
- IRISH WATCH : Reason to Celebrate
- IRVINE : Meeting to Focus on Future of Bike Lanes
- The Finely Tuned Politics of Discontent
- Capistrano Valley Serves Crow to Its Critics
- PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Western Wins, 5-4, on Frembling's Grand Slam in Seventh
- Facing Irish on St. Patrick's Day, Trojans Didn't Have a Chance
- SEC Accuses 2 Stockbrokers of Dishonesty
- Satellite Firm Gets $3-Million Ecuador Job
- Parker Bertea Expansion Could Trim Irvine Jobs
- Small Stocks Are Once Again Big, but Will It Last?
- Nation IN BRIEF : NEW JERSEY : 3 Guilty in Rape of Retarded Girl
- Experts See Signs Global Terrorism Will Escalate
- 'No-Fly Zone' Violated in Bombing of Bosnia Villages
- Obituaries : Sylvain Floirat; French Industrialist
- Basketball
- SIMI VALLEY : Visitors Can Watch Principals in Action
- ANGELS : Fortugno Given His Unconditional Release
- Burbank Coach Cook Resigns
- Less May Be More for the Mariners
- UNLV Still Formidable Foe For USC : NIT: Trojans face tough task in first round at Las Vegas despite Rebels' suspension of Rider.
- U.S. Coaches' Group Was Concerned About Harrick's Status, Orr Says
- Stern Editing Elicits a New Kind of Shock : Radio: KLSX owner Greater Media's actions draw criticism from legal experts, listeners and even people who oppose the 'shock jock's' show.
- Georgia Accuses Russia of Aiding Separatist Attack
- Bilingualism Prepares Us for Global Society
- COSTA MESA : City Acts to Clean Up an Eyesore
- Simi Valley Uses Singles for Easy Win
- Basketball
- Defensive end Charles Haley, 29, saying he...
- ABC's 'Elvis' Movie Is Set to Air April 18
- ART
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Riff-Raff' Works Under No False Pretenses : Ken Loach's film depicts British have-nots for whom easy answers and lasting pleasures do not exist and happiness is infrequent, hard-earned.
- DANCE REVIEW : Troupe Seems Out of Step in Pasadena Performance
- Producer Zucker to Return Full Time to NBC's 'Today' : Television: Post- Gartner fallout continues at network's news operations; Zucker was splitting time between 'Nightly News' and the morning show.
- $11-Million Fraud Trial of Newport Man Begins Today : Courts: The case will focus on phony investments allegedly sold by Michael E. Parker to the now-defunct Columbia S&L;.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : NAFTA Talks Face Critical Test : Trade: Three issues threaten free trade deal--workers' rights, protection of domestic markets and the environment.
- Times Names Baron Editor of Orange County Edition
- Katz's Campaign Works for Recognition Beyond Valley : Mayor's race: A strong fund-raiser, the veteran state legislator scrambles for support outside Assembly district.
- Countywide : County Ethics Code, Gift Ban to Be Drawn
- SIMI VALLEY : Volunteers Sought to Clean Up Trail
- Michelle Quigley
- Basketball
- It's Not the Fish Creating a Stir at Haiwee Lake
- Basketball
- New NCAA Qualifying Formula Leaves CSUN Swimmer Ballard High and Dry
- These Players Give New Meaning to the Words Driving for Show
- Rabin Cuts Stay in U.S. as Toll Mounts at Home : Israel: Leader apparently concludes he must deal with violence in occupied territories before it threatens peace talks.
- Bomb Explodes in Busy Cairo Square
- Sheraton-Town House Is Latest Wilshire Landmark That May Be Doomed
- VENTURA : Landlord Sues for Higher Rent Hike
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : DesRoches Saves Cypress Again for Record
- TWENTY-FOUR YEARS ON THE PREP BEAT : The Issues: Big-Time Controversies Trickle Down to High School Level
- Late Bid Just Enough for Capistrano Valley
- Basketball
- AUTOS
- Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : House 'Select Panels' Headed for Demise
- Japanese Court OKs Censoring of Schoolbooks
- Countywide : Easing of Anti-Smog Rules to Be Studied
- Wife-Beating Suspect Takes His Own Life : Crime: Donald Ortiz apparently drove his car off a cliff. A suicide note referred to marital problems and the assault.
- ANAHEIM : Activists Happy After Store Closes
- Panel Tries to Quell Fears Day-Care Centers Will Close
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Some Students to Get to Pick Their Schools
- FULLERTON : Eyes Have It in Vote on Repellent
- SAN FERNANDO : Transfer of Cable Franchise Rejected
- Obituaries : John Caldwell; Curator at S.F. Museum of Modern Art
- College Loan Legislation Reintroduced : Education: The program, announced at CSUN, would aid middle- and upper-income families. Gov. Pete Wilson vetoed the plan last year.
- Basketball
- PREP VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP : Foothill's Power Game Too Much for El Modena
- Local Venues Interested If Costello Does 'Juliet' Again
- CBS Follows ABC With Film on 'Divorced' Boy
- Removing the Pain From Hitting Books
- Obituaries : Melvin M. Swig; Benefactor, Hotel Owner
- The Alternative Repertory Theatre in Santa Ana...
- NHL ROUNDUP : Neely's Return Leads Bruins to Victory, 3-1
- A Bitter Swig of Irish Tradition
- False Rumors Fan Fears of Unrest : Violence: Jittery residents meet after a flyer tells of a gang summit to plan more rioting. The information turns out to be mostly false, but the tensions it raises are real.
- C-17 Testimony Could Hurt McDonnell : Defense: Consultant is likely to say that the company knew of cost overruns in the cargo jet program in 1990.
- Single Liver Split, Is Used in Two Transplantations
- Clinton Ready for 'Stronger Measures' on Haiti
- A Shadow of Doubt : Kathi Hudson gave up her job to spy on Operation Rescue. But then she was 'born again,' sending shock waves through the abortion-rights movement.
- CAMARILLO : City Hall Rewards Safe Work Habits With a Breakfast
- SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Breakup Proponent Criticizes Board
- Sheriff's Dept. to Honor 13 With Medals : Awards: The officers will be recognized for bravery, lifesaving and crime-fighting abilities.
- LOS ANGELES : Council OKs Job Program for 600 Teen-Agers
- Water District Official Fired
- Still in Step After 75 Years : Francos to Mark Diamond Anniversary as They Have Celebrated Life--on Dance Floor
- THOUSAND OAKS : Grand Jury Indicts Bank Heist Suspect
- OXNARD : Suspect in Rape of Girl Surrenders
- Auditors Examine Possible Student Fund Shortage : Chatsworth: A district finance team combs Lawrence Junior High's books to learn if money controlled by an absent campus administrator has disappeared.
- Orange May Cut 80 City Jobs to Trim Deficit
- Maui Surfer Is Latest Victim of Shark Bite
- STAGE
- County Museum of Art to Lay Off Six More Workers : Funding: Employees are paid by the privately funded Museum Associates. Museum director says it won't affect operations.
- STAGE
- Inquiry Studies Case Against Marine
- PORT HUENEME : Plan for RV Resort to Be Reconsidered
- NEWBURY PARK : Neighbor Rescues Boy, 3, From Pool
- Resignation of Head Start Official Urged : Child care: A parents advisory group also votes to oppose the layoff of 53 employees at the agency serving the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys.
- An Emotional Ralston, 65, Is 'Back at Peace'
- PREP BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS : Simple Style Suits Costa Mesa Fine : Division III girls: Mustangs' plan to win the State title involves letting the scorers and top defenders do their jobs.
- A Strange World for Rookie : Kings: Ukrainian Zhitnik adapting to U.S. culture, sometimes entertainingly.
- Brother's Shoes Fit Nicely
- Folksy Family Values : Peter, Paul and Mary's new album, companion video and PBS special feature familiar ethnic and traditional folk songs for children and their parents.
- Tax Guide Free-for-All : Publishers Boost Sales of Manuals With Giveaways
- There's a Lesson for U.S. Cities in Irish Experience
- No Controversy Brews, Just Tea, as Mrs. Clinton Pours
- LOS ANGELES DISTRICT : Brown Hosts Discussion on Schools Settlement
- Live Car Chases Are No Trivial Pursuit to Television Viewers
- Scott Savors Good Times With Lakers : Pro basketball: Still, veteran guard struggles during season that might be his last in Los Angeles.
- McNall Gives Rocket OK to Talk With the Raiders : Pro football: Agent will explore possibility of Ismail leaving Toronto Argonauts.
- NBA ROUNDUP : Cavaliers' Victory Is Benchmark for Wilkens
- TWENTY-FOUR YEARS ON THE PREP BEAT : A Storied Career Comes to an End
- Laughter Leaves an Entire State : The Death of Chris Street Turns Iowa Into a 3-Million Member Family
- PREP ROUNDUP : Troy's Schmidt Beats Magnolia With No-Hitter
- Titans' Powell, Silva Honored by Big West
- CULTUREGRAM : Going, Going, Gone Hollywood : Movie and Rock Memorabilia on the Auction Block
- ART
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Milsap: Lost in the Country : The singer's work often disappears in the swirl of the band's instrumental overkill at Crazy Horse show.
- AUTOS
- DRIVING : A Free Ride After a Night of Revelry
- U.S. to Upgrade Meat Inspection Program
- L.A. Stepping Lightly as It Braces for Threat of Riots : Preparedness: LAPD officers' federal trial has city on edge. But 'disaster' readiness is a delicate issue.
- GLENDALE : Advisers Disciplined Over Distributing AIDS Flyers
- Help Considered in Finding Officer's Killer
- Szymanski, El Camino Real Show Kennedy Downside, 10-3
- Disney's New Cash Mountain
- The Kings Stay Victory Fresh : Hockey: Despite difficult travel for back-to-back games, L.A. completes a sweep of blizzard series by beating the Jets, 8-4.
- Opening Day for Defense in King Case Is Mixed : Trial: Lawyers for four officers make progress with PCP testimony, but cross-examination of two witnesses proves a setback.
- Move Over, Marge: Schottzie 02 Joins Owner in Baseball Doghouse
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : UCI's Christensen Wins USD Invitational
- DODGERS : Hershiser Front-Runner for Opening Day
- Mess With Success Helps No. 7 CSUN Win Twice
- A Case of Unmistakable Identities : Personas of Populist Troubadour and Driving Rocker Find Middle Ground in One Musician
- Van Nuys Corner Studied for 3rd Hiring Site
- Parents Recount Efforts to Guide Boy Now Held in Bike Shop Slaying
- County Can't Afford Deeper Cuts at CSUF : Squeeze keeps our largest university from serving all qualified students. It's pound-foolish public policy.
- Give Mideast Process a Chance
- Anti-Gang Effort Starts at Home, Experts Say : Northridge: 'The biggest problem I deal with is parental denial,' says a police officer at a wide-ranging discussion.
- Plan Urges $115 Fire Service Tax on Homeowners
- NORTHRIDGE : Treasurer Reintroduces College Loan Program Bill
- Koll Assumes Management of Bolsa Chica Co. : Restructuring: Firm that owns the wetlands also is moving its legal headquarters from New Hampshire to Newport Beach.
- RETAILING
- $45 Billion Sought to Mop Up S & Ls : Banking: Clinton Administration asks Congress for $12 billion more than Bush's estimate. Funds are marked for closing failed thrifts and restoring safety net.
- Just What the Doctor Ordered for Skid Row : Medicine: A mobile X-ray room will provide treatment in the inner city. The new facility complements a trailer clinic at the site.
- Powell Afraid He Would Shoot King, Officer Says : Trial: Policewoman, among the first defense witnesses, testifies that defendant said the motorist's behavior scared him.
- SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : LAPD's Kroeker Seeks Job as San Diego Police Chief
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Robitaille Again Lashes Out at Critics
- Erin Goes Blah : With No Parade, It's a Sad St. Patrick's Day Indeed
- Obituaries : Ricardo Arias Espinosa; Former Head of Panama
- Beyond Brotherhood : Tim and Mike Salmon Share a Special Bond
- Free-agent quarterback Vinny Testaverde of the Tampa...
- Bushart Holds Off UCLA for Northridge, 4-3
- Construction of Homes Up 16.7% in West : Housing: February's big rise is partly because of harsh weather in January. Housing starts rose 2.5% nationwide.
- Turning Raindrops Into Rainbows
- 15 Killed in Early Morning Chicago Hotel Fire
- Some Hollywood 'Stars' Work the Knight Shift
- Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Clinton May Rethink Cuts in Military
- New Senator Doubts Clinton's Line on Taxes Will Play in Texas : Democrat Krueger, barely in office, is up for election May 1. His fate may gauge support for President's economic plan.
- BOOK REVIEW : A Revealing Portrait of Guerrilla Culture : GUERRILLAS The Men and Women Fighting Today's Wars by Jon Lee Anderson Times Books/Random House: $22; 271 pages
- Aerial Dogfight With the British : USAir deal poses new challenges for U.S.
- 2 Latest Freeway Scofflaws Go Indirectly to Jail : Pursuits: Drunk-driving suspect with his two children in truck and driver of stolen van arrested after escapades on live TV.
- 3 Arrested, Drugs Seized in Raid on Ventura County Lab
- The Silent Screen : Pupils Give Up TV to Raise Money for Playground Equipment
- BURBANK : St. Joseph's Hospital to Lay Off 195 Employees
- PEOPLE WATCH
- Illegal Immigration
- State Killing Education
- Washington Battle
- Farah on Stone's Lifestyle
- CAP Tests
- Farah on Stone's Lifestyle
- Illegal Immigration
- Illegal Immigration
- Boris Yeltsin
- Overhaul Required
- Have Faith in Schools
- U.S. Troops in Somalia
- Amgen Has Contributed
- LACTC Office Space
- Farah on Stone's Lifestyle
- Three D Income Up: Three D Departments...
- Pacific Sunwear Goes Public With $26-Million Offering
- Iran Opposition Figure Killed in Rome; Exiles Blame Tehran
- Panel Weighing 'Luxury Tax' on Health Benefits
- Aspin, Hospitalized Again, Is Likely to Get Cardiac Pacemaker Implant
- Amid Scandal, Italy's Premier Faces Chaos in Parliament
- Pilot Gave Viewers Show and Rerun : Television: Veteran KNBC helicopter reporter was above scene of both pursuits. If one happens, 'I want to be there,' he says.
- SUNSET BEACH : 7 Caught in Current Pulled to Safety
- Zoning Panel Gives Conditional OK to Drug Treatment Center
- VALLEYWIDE : St. Patrick's Revelers Offered Free Rides
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Health Stocks Slump Again; Dow Inches Up : Market Overview
- Times O.C. Edition Names Martin Baron, 38, as Its New Editor
- Michael Baker, of Lee & Associates Commercial...
- Variations on Themes : Attractions Adapt to Lure Ethnic Groups
- Calcutta Bomb Kills 50; Bombay Blasts Probed
- Former Official Slain in Algeria; Leaders Blame Extremists
- Spouses Take Vow to Share Job--Till Work Do Them Part
- SANTA ANA : Graffiti Paint Law Passes First Hurdle
- School Signs Discourage Drugs, Dealers
- Countywide : On-Ramp May Benefit MainPlace
- SHERMAN OAKS : Fire Causes $60,000 in Damage to Store
- VAN NUYS : Students Go North to Protest Cuts, Fees
- Oxnard Backs $1-Million Subsidy to Mall Builder
- Scott Richardson
- Still a Coaching Cyclone at 65 : Iowa State's Orr Says the Thrill Hasn't Gone After 43 Years
- Baseball
- TV REVIEW : Stars Align in 'Foreign Affairs'
- MUSIC REVIEW : N.Y. Meridian Ensemble Cool in Local Debut
- Norton Simon Museum to Spotlight Altoon : Art: On Thursday, 35 works by the late L.A. artist will join the mix of French Impressionists and Old Masters in Pasadena.
- TWENTY-FOUR YEARS ON THE PREP BEAT : The Teams: Edison '79, Mater Dei '84-85, Servite '78 Were the Best
- Expensive Lumber: The cost of lumber has...
- Doctor's Death Is a Call to Action
- Yeltsin Asks West for Urgent Aid to Save His Reforms
- NBC President Robert Wright has talked with...
- Tuttle to Scrutinize City Travel Requests : Spending: Controller questions $250,000 trip to Europe by Bradley and six other officials so near the end of the mayor's term.
- BUENA PARK : Firefighter, Police Pay Concerns Heard
- CAMARILLO : Ruling Expected in Hospital Merger Suit
- Ponce and Spink Hit 'Em Hard
- LOS ALAMITOS : Nirvana Moves Up to Preferred During 8-Race Winning Streak
- TENNIS : Sabatini Recovers After Slow Start
- Rider Suspended in Paper Chase : College basketball: UNLV punishes nation's No. 2 scorer after tutor acknowledges writing part of his English paper.
- Miscellany
- Basketball
- UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / MIKE REILLEY : Hewitt Thrives Amid Team's Bare Essentials
- Baseball
- TV Ratings : CBS Edges ABC to Score Another Weekly Win
- Thomas G. Ostensen has been appointed senior...
- 2 Plead Guilty to Massive Insurance Fraud
- Not That Old Saw! Bowman Makes Tools Sing New Tune
- LOCAL ELECTIONS / L.A. MAYOR : Riordan Was Key Backer of Measure He Shuns
- PREP BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS : Three-Sport Standout Has Brought Winning to St. Francis
- New York Post Editor Back in the Saddle : Publishing: Pete Hamill returned to a hero's welcome at the troubled tabloid after being fired Friday by new owner Abraham Hirschfeld.
- Nation IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : Penalties for Drugs, Alcohol Compared
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Health Stocks Sag, Dollar Hit by Yen Surplus : Market Overview
- Radical Sheik Visits Home in West Covina
- Forever Chipper : Despite Financial Woes, Mrs. Fields Denies Her Empire Is Crumbling
- COLUMN ONE : Teaching Lessons in Living : Parents and students praise Quaker schools' emphasis on personal achievement and community service. They may offer Clinton ideas for education reform.
- Obituaries : Ed Jurist; TV Producer, Director and Writer
- Oxnard : Holden Sworn In as Newest Councilman
- We hope her Dior ensemble wasn't wrinkled...
- The Atrocious Truth Is Out: Now for the Consequences : El Salvador: The U.N. report faults all sides for war atrocities. Will U.S. share the blame?
- PERSPECTIVE ON L.A. SCHOOLS Main Head Goes Here) : No matter how many districts a breakup might produce, students would still be bused. Parents would have no vote.
- IRS Joins Investigation of 2 Accused of Real Estate Fraud
- Video Leads to Plea of Guilty in Denny Case : Courts: Defendant Gary Williams, accused of rifling through trucker's pockets, opts against trial after he and lawyer view computer-enhanced tape.
- Illegal Immigration
- MOVIES - March 17, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - March 17, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - March 17, 1993
- BENCH HELP: Costa Mesa High School basketball...
- EASY READING: The Transportation Authority has started...
- NOT JUST GREEN BEER: Leonore Coyne, organizer...
- Man in Germany Tied to Cash Sent to Bomb Suspect
- Escaped Convict Arrested in Slaying at Bank : Lancaster: Christopher A. Mann is held in connection with shooting and carjacking. He had fled a halfway house after a conviction for auto theft.
- $943,000 in Metrolink Funds Withheld : Transportation: Officials call the cost-allocation formula inequitable. Los Angeles County weighs paying the tab.
- County to Consider Suing Slumlord
- REALLY NEW: The county has published a...
- Valley's Deputy Chief Applies for Top Post With San Diego Police
- Man Fatally Shot by Police Officers : Crime: The incident takes place in a Fountain Valley shopping center that has been the target of three recent robberies.
- Supervisors Barely Pass Plan for Cuts : Budget: Angry opponents of proposal say they weren't included in its formulation. Steiner, board's newest member, is forced to cast swing vote.
- 3 in Family Shot by Carjacker in South-Central : Crime: A couple and their 2-year-old son are wounded one day after a Chatsworth retiree was slain in a similar incident. The dead man's daughter doubts that he resisted his killer.
- Carjackers Wound Couple, 2-Year-Old Son
- L.A. County May Pay the Metrolink Bill That Ventura County Refused
- Officers--and TV--Capture Fleeing Vehicles : Pursuit: A suspected drunk driver--with his two children--is apprehended in Mission Viejo, and three people in a stolen van are pulled from the vehicle in Cerritos. Helicopter news crews film the action.
- Lobbyist Takes Offensive in Probe : Inquiry: Jackson pleads innocent to corruption charges and attacks his chief accuser, former Sen. Alan Robbins. He also appeals for cash and moral support for his defense.
- Builders Fail to Block Gnatcatcher Decision : Environment: Legal maneuver by O.C. tollway agencies comes on eve of endangered status ruling.
- 24 Snowbound Campers Are Airlifted Out
- Judge Clears Way for Action on Gnatcatcher : Environment: Builders had sought to keep the government from classifying the bird as endangered or threatened. A decision could be reached today.
- Notes on a Scorecard - March 17, 1993
- TECHNOLOGY - March 17, 1993
- TECHNOLOGY - March 17, 1993
- Obituaries - March 17, 1993
- Obituaries - March 17, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - March 17, 1993
- Boy, 12, Used Parents' Gun in Shooting, Police Say : Crime: Witnesses say he laughed after allegedly shooting bicycle shop owner and told astonished bystanders to 'go get the bikes.'
- LA HABRA : School Makes Bike Helmets Mandatory
- Skiing
- Changing Lifestyles : Lithuania Wrestles With Ghost of Fallen KGB : Some fear spy files will be suppressed as former Communists regain power--and perhaps revive the network.
- St. Margaret's Rodriguez a Hit
- Elwin Heiny was fired as women's basketball...
- Scott ThomasSchool: Brethren ChristianSport: BasketballPosition: ForwardClass: SeniorRichard...
- Valencia's Smerko Has Signed to Play Volleyball at UC Irvine
- The Nation's Only Perfect Team
- MUSIC REVIEWS : Wilkie and Friends in Works by Beethoven, Chihara
- MTV Toon Dudes Are Slow on Two Counts : Television: The amiably dim Beavis and Butt-Head are already a hit with the network's audience, but they're taking a break while the animators catch up.
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : School May Expel Boy Who Had Gun
- Blast Kills German Worker
- VALLEY-AREA ROUNDUP : Hernandez Caps Saugus Rally
- Despite It All, Kings Win : Hockey: After weathering more than one storm, they beat Sabres, 4-2.
- Miscellany
- Sing It: 'Suzanne Takes You Down. . .'
- 4,000 Attend Rites Honoring Policeman as 'Fallen Hero' : Funeral: Gov. Wilson, officers from throughout the West pay respects to Garden Grove patrolman who was gunned down during traffic stop.
- Insurers Face Torrent of Storm Payouts
- S.F. Will Provide Drug Users With Clean Needles : Health: The mayor, citing the spread of AIDS, declares a citywide emergency to skirt state law prohibiting distribution of hypodermics.
- VENTURA : Poli Street Closure Extended by Council
- Raiders' Quarterback Shopping List Grows
- NBA ROUNDUP : Malone Storms Back, Delivers Dallas' 19th Loss in a Row
- ANGELS : Gruber's Doctor Bill Mailed to Blue Jays