- Tension between Asian and Latino students in the Alhambra School District has climbed to a fever pitch. Occasional violence has officials scrambling to bridge . . . : Racial Rifts on Campus
- Cities Find There's Light in Darkness : Cost-Cutting: City Hall closures one day a week or every other Friday lead to significant savings in maintenance, utility bills and ride-share subsidies.
- Orange County Video Rentals
- Pasadena : Trustees Back Library Tax
- World IN BRIEF : BRITAIN : Fired Minister Blasts Major in Farewell
- Vote to Put Bradley Ally on Council Angers Latinos : Politics: New mayor joins colleagues in appointing political newcomer to fill his vacant seat. Community leaders say he betrayed them.
- Oakleaf Music Festival Offers Jazz, Classical
- Maximum Penalty Asked for School Embezzler
- Preparing the Mind and Body for the Final Hurdle--Exams
- Baldwin Park : Home Repair Loans Eased
- Alarcon Claims Victory Over Protest From Hall : 7th District: Former Bradley aide appears to be first Latino to win a Valley seat. Opponent won't concede until absentee ballots are counted.
- Wilson Loses Key Backing for Plan to Shift Funds : Budget: GOP Sen. Ken Maddy says the governor's proposal to take $2.6 billion from local governments cannot get through the Legislature.
- Caltech Grads Discover the Lure of Wall Street
- Top Campaign Strategist Given Key City Hall Role : Government: Political veteran Bill Wardlaw will head transition team. He guided the mayoral campaign.
- Just for Kids Season Schedule
- Scientists Recover DNA From Time of Dinosaurs : Genetics: Fragment is from an ancient weevil locked in amber. But sorry, 'Jurassic Park' fans, extinction is forever.
- VAN NUYS : Brothers Accused in Killing of Parents Called Victims
- LAGUNA NIGUEL : Plan Unit Deadlocks Over Smith's Center
- MOORPARK : School Board Will Appoint New Member
- Sobriety Checkpoints Scheduled for Friday
- LOS ANGELES : Real Estate Firm Sues MWD Over Land Deal
- THE TIMES 1993 SPRING ALL-COUNTY TEAMS : Team Player Gets Individual Honor : Swimmer of the year: Freestyle specialist Michelle Perry led El Toro to Division I championship.
- Officials Seek Alternatives to Weldon Dump : Waste: Planning Commission may delay hearings on site while other solutions to the county's trash problem are explored.
- Lompoc Wins Division II Title
- Loss to U.S. Is English Disaster : Soccer: Americans break 388-minute scoreless streak and beat England, 2-0, for the first time in 43 years.
- DIVISION III SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS : Laguna Hills Fends Off Pressure, Irvine
- Curran Builds Esperanza From the Bottom Up
- Wal-Mart Near Deal to Set Up Shop in O.C. : Retailing: Laguna Niguel officials say nation's largest chain could bring first store in county to proposed Marketplace center.
- But Do We Want a Dripless Burger?
- Visa, Sprint Plan New Calling Card Service : Communications: It would offer 25% off on long-distance calls. AT&T;'s Universal Card carries a 10% discount.
- When to Smash, Mash or Whirr
- Robert J. Checchi; Award-Winning Set Decorator
- He Just Wants to Keep Things Private
- Councilman's Africa Trip Criticized as Costly, Unnecessary : Spending: Louis Byrd defends his attendance at conference, but critics say the $3,900 expense will yield few--if any--benefits.
- The following are the top music sales...
- Art Garfunkel Working Hard and Feelin' Groovy : The legendary singer is on another tour and recording his eighth solo album. He will perform Tuesday at the Ventura Theatre.
- After Split, Many Tie and Tie Again : Lifestyles: What makes us keep heading down the aisle? Some experts say it's because we're incurable romantics at heart.
- STAGE NOTES : Drama Plays Prominent Role in Festival of the Arts
- JAUNTS / CHUMASH TRAIL : Hikers Come Out When the Sun Goes Down : Ursula Christie finds plenty of company for the invigorating Thursday night excursions.
- Downey : Preservationists Don't Want Hamburger Stand to Go
- Don't Be Afraid to Try Fixing Your Own Car
- World IN BRIEF : CHINA : Crackdown on Illegal Immigrants Vowed
- BOOK REVIEW : Serving Up a Vivid Repast of Family Tensions : THE DAY <i> by Douglas Hobbie</i> ; Henry Holt $22, 241 pages
- Taking a Gamble That Grads Will Play It Safe
- Orange to Hold Street Sign Sale
- PLACENTIA : Trustees OK Plan for Student Transfer
- GM Accused of Illegally Dumping Tainted Waste Water : Environment: The auto maker faces up to $28,000 in fines if convicted of disposing 16,900 gallons of contaminated fluid into a flood control channel.
- STANELY CUP FINALS : A Bit of a Miracle Lasts for 10 Months
- THE TIMES 1993 SPRING ALL-COUNTY TEAMS : ALL-COUNTY GIRLS' SWIMMING AND DIVING
- WATER POLO : Cubans Overwhelm Canadians
- SPORTSCOPE : Manhattan Beach Soccer Club Ajax Earns Right to Defend National Title
- Ale's Well
- There Oughta Be a Slaw
- Residents Claim Small Victory in Rec Center Issue : Facilities: City Hall is persuaded that its original plan for a much larger center doesn't benefit the community.
- HARD-LINE LOOK AT HUMOR : Bill Hicks Likes Being Comedic Provocateur
- Bear 100 Coasts Into 40-Mile Payoff
- Parolee's Drug Test Skewed by Poppyseeds
- Title, Artist Last Week 1 Knockin' Da...
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Good Questions About the Budget
- VAN NUYS : CSUN's Wilson Calls Funding Cuts Ironic
- Transit Agency Settles on Union Station Office
- Arco Charged With Falsely Advertising Octane Levels
- Council Deadlock Delays Anaheim Utility Tax Extension : Government: Abstention by Councilman Fred Hunter postpones action for one week.
- HOLLYWOOD PARK : Lawsuit Filed in Death of Horse
- White Able to Read It and Weep : Once a Struggling Crespi Student, He Sheds Tears of Joy When He Receives Cal Diploma
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- Promotions Announced at Metrobank's Newport Office
- SPIRIT of PLACE : When Stephen McCarthy's neighbor was getting $14 a ton for pears that cost $30 a ton to pick, he began cutting down his orchards. McCarthy took a different course: He decided to make pear brandy.
- New Death May Be Linked to Mystery Illness
- Sailor Faces Trial in Dumping Protest
- Not All the Heat at Barbecue Comes From the Sauce
- Muslim Forces Keep Up Attacks Against Former Croat Allies in Bosnia
- THE TIMES POLL : Anglo Vote Carried Riordan to Victory : Survey: Exit poll shows racial divisions of primary also were a factor in runoff. Results indicate that the new mayor may have a tough task ahead.
- Not the Same Old Grind : Design Innovations Have Made Him More Than Chairman of the Board--He's King
- City Prepares Utility Tax to Make Up $1-Million Shortfall
- Space Station Spending Bill Clears Panel but Faces Battle in House
- GOINGS ON / SANTA BARBARA : Shakespeare Not for the Stuffy
- BACK TO NORMAL: Last year, Ojai Valley...
- MDA, Cancer Society Plan Athletic Events
- FBI to Investigate Police Slaying
- Talent Agent Sent to Prison in Sex Assaults : Crime: He attacked aspiring actresses in his office after asking them to improvise scenes of a sexual nature with him.
- BURBANK : Council Drops Plans to Widen Street
- Anaheim Students Pitch In to Help Schoolmate in Coma
- SANTA PAULA : College to Graduate Record Class of 41
- D.A. Wins Key Point in Case Against Priest : Courts: A judge rejects defense claim that police lacked the justification to search Simi Valley pastor's car.
- County Studies Deep Cutbacks in Health Care : Budget: Department's options include closing General Hospital or King/Drew Medical Center. Director cites the threatened shift of state taxes, but some critics say officials are crying wolf.
- O.C. Teams in L.A. Watts Summer Games
- Plan in Works to Reschedule State Finals : Track and field: After taking criticism for canceling championships, CIF considers holding meet June 19 at Cerritos.
- Longden Rode as Fast as Horse Would Run
- Food Goes to School : Cooking to Learn
- LOCAL ELECTIONS / L.A. CITY COUNCIL : Goldberg Gets Down to Business of Community Safety : Politics: The 13th District winner says her first priority will be to meet with police to discuss ways of increasing street patrols.
- $5.5 Billion in New Defense Cuts Sought
- World IN BRIEF : AFGHANISTAN : New Leader Visits as Kabul Is Shelled
- Ice Creamy Coffee, Rich Desserts Are Composed at Cafe
- No Need for God? : Millions say they can teach their children about right and wrong and the meaning of life without invoking a deity.
- O.C. Fire Dept., Libraries in Peril : Budget: Proposals to close stations, reduce hours are the most drastic yet to be heard by county supervisors grappling with state plan to shift tax revenue to schools.
- Rosemead : Year-Round Schools Rejected
- Sid Soffer Wants to Rebuild Musical Mecca of '70s at Old Blue Beet
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Nun's Relatives Sue City in Her Death at Intersection : Safety: The lack of a traffic signal or stop sign indicated neglect, the woman's sisters contend.
- LOCAL ELECTIONS / COMMUNITY COLLEGE : Winners Enhance the Clout of Teachers' Guild : Union backing gives 2 candidates a financial edge. The district board gains a rarely found husband-wife team.
- Card Clubs Come Up Losers With Voters : Politics: Casino plans are rejected in four cities. Fear of increased crime and suspicion of spending by cities doomed the measures, observers say.
- RUNNING / JOHN ORTEGA : Without Input on State Meet Ruling, Coaches, Athletes Hung Out to Dry
- Quiksilver Posts $2-Million Profit for 2nd Quarter
- Duarte : Nurses May Strike Tuesday
- PETS : Low-Rollers Come Into Own
- Hubble Gives Scientists Look at Possible New Class of Stars : Astronomy: Despite continuing technical problems relating to a flawed mirror, the telescope is also offering researchers clues about the age of the universe.
- When is a straight line not a...
- Venice : Free Beach Shuttle Resumes
- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
- Crown Princess Begins New Life Amid a Shower of Congratulations : Japan: Fireworks, a parade and media celebrities combine with a break in the weather to welcome the newlyweds.
- Nation IN BRIEF : NEBRASKA : Wait for Abortion Is Signed Into Law
- U.S. Sends Gunships to Aid U.N. in Somalia : Africa: Wave of clan violence prompts move to beef up firepower. Military action against warlord is thought likely.
- Olaes' Surprise Victory Gives City Council an Asian-American Majority : Elections: Dispersion of the African-American vote among five candidates sees Filipina win and leaves Carson without a black council member for first time.
- SYLMAR : College to Receive Funds for Program
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Suspect in Slayings Pleads Not Guilty
- Food fight: During the mayoral campaign, Richard...
- Don't Paint Him an Underdog : Council Winner Rudy Svorinich, Like Truman, Could Only See Himself as a Winner
- NBA FINALS : Bulls Take Bite Out of Barkley, Suns : Game 1: Nine-for-25 shooting by league MVP and a slow start by Phoenix give Chicago all the cushion it needs in a 100-92 victory.
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Was Karros Weighted Down?
- Reality Takes Bite Out of Apple Computer : Technology: Nation's No. 2 PC maker anticipates lower earnings and feels pressure to cut costs. Its stock drops.
- Fear and Poaching
- Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : USDA Chief Halts Employee Bonuses
- Arriving Just in Time for a Crisis : INGLEWOOD: Inglewood: Council newcomers Curren Price Jr. and Judith L. Dunlap will take office less than two weeks before the austerity budget deadline.
- OJAI : City to Give Dismantled Fort to Boy Scouts
- COLUMN LEFT/ MICHAEL TWOMBLY : Votes for Sale: How It's Done in Sacramento : The state is broke, but legislators angling for campaign contributions keep passing tax breaks. This lobbyist is sick of it.
- Farr Elected to Congress; Goleta Rejects Cityhood : Results: Assemblyman will succeed Clinton adviser Leon Panetta. A proposed sales-tax hike fails in San Bernardino.
- Gelson's Is the Market to Shop and Be Seen
- More than 500 Glendale Community College students...
- A Novel Guide to Ventura County's Role in Literature
- LOCAL ELECTIONS : Big Turnout a Factor in Several Close Calls : Casinos: For the second time, West Hollywood gambling proposal is dealt a losing hand. Backers may not try again.
- Kohl Visits Memorial to Victims of Nazis in Ukraine : Diplomacy: German leader's trip includes call for Kiev to ratify nuclear disarmament treaties. He also promises aid for dismantling warheads.
- SALUTE TO SENIORS '93
- Elvis Presley "Elvis Is Back!" (1960)<i> RCA</i>
- Elliott Murphy "Unreal City" <i> Razor & Tie</i>
- School Program Helps Children Handle Parents' Divorce
- Senate OKs Property Tax Levies by Libraries
- Boy, 17, to Be Tried as Adult in Killing of Girl : Pacoima: The teen-ager is scheduled to be arraigned on murder charges for the January slaying of a 12-year-old.
- Feared Suicide Try Blocks Traffic
- ENCINO : Crater Site Developer Backs Out of Deal
- Pasadena Councilman Censured a Second Time : Government: In a rancorous session, his colleagues urge Isaac Richard to resign, and they weigh suspending some of his privileges. He makes a scathing reply and storms out.
- TENNIS ROUNDUP : Sampras Upset by Stafford
- Back at Saugus, Tripp Seeks Another Boost Toward Title
- Simi Valley Tosses Away Chances in Title Game
- Levy Loses Serve, Then Match : High school tennis: Taft senior is unable to force tiebreaker in first set, then goes quietly in City semifinal against Huerta of Chatsworth, 6-4, 6-1.
- Interactive Sculpture Visits Santa Monica
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- Catalina Marketing Buys Stake in Licensee
- TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- Bolivia Opposition Leader Is Declared President by Rival
- COLUMN ONE : Power and Politics of Fasting : Hunger strikes sometimes get results. At the least, they draw publicity. The dramatic and visceral threat of self-starvation can force both sides into a test of who blinks first.
- BURBANK : FAA OKs Funds to Soundproof School
- SIMI VALLEY : Wolford to Assume Top Schools Post
- IRVINE : Council Praises Departing Bloomer
- A Hero Still Sees the Future in the Stars
- THOUSAND OAKS : Red Onion Presents Plan to Cut Noise
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Bond Issue's Approval Means 2 New Schools : Education: Saugus district's voters overwhelmingly back Measure S, which increases property taxes.
- Boy With Heart Transplant Suffers Unexpected Setback
- COLUMN LEFT/ MICHAEL TWOMBLY : Votes for Sale: How It's Done in Sacramento : The state is broke, but legislators angling for campaign contributions keep passing tax breaks. This lobbyist is sick of it.
- SIMI VALLEY : Pennies From Students Add Up for Library
- THE TIMES 1993 SPRING ALL-COUNTY TEAMS : Division I Meet: His Pool Party : Swimmer of the year: Woodbridge's Buyukuncu threatened section IM mark, set national record in 100 backstroke.
- HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL / SOUTHERN SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPS : Laguna Hills Holds Off Irvine in Division III
- Microsoft Says Software Will Reshape Offices : Computers: Latest technology aims to save steps by linking PCs to telephones, fax machines, printers and copiers.
- 7 Major Oil Firms Sign Pact to Explore Caspian : Energy: Preliminary agreement with Kazakhstan would trigger drilling in one of the world's potentially largest fields.
- Forget ABCs; Kids Are Into PCs
- PUC Urged to Probe Cellular Phone Prices
- TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- Cudahy : Sign-Up for Low-Income Apartments Under Way
- Playa del Rey : Playa Vista Project Plans
- Rafters, Jet Boaters Exchanging Broadsides Over Hells Canyon : Wilderness activists seek curbs on use of the scenic gorge, including elimination of grazing and timber cutting.
- Salk Report on AIDS Vaccine Meets Skepticism at Convention : Science: Other researchers fault tests of experimental product. But the polio pioneer shrugs off attacks.
- Honoring the Changing Culture of American Indians
- Voters Mad as Hell, and Waxman's Taking It : Politics: At a public forum, irate constituents' questions run the gamut from pertinent to peculiar.
- Latest Benetton Ad Draws Legal Threats
- Griffith's 'Face' Is Frightening
- LOCAL ELECTIONS : Big Turnout a Factor in Several Close Calls : Council: 13th District winner Jackie Goldberg worked hard to get people to vote. And 48% of those registered did.
- For Children's Sake--Don't Stop the Music
- Spanish Students Become Amigos : Conversational language class is both a learning experience and a social club for participants.
- Estimated from data supplied, as of press...
- Festival Will Be an Animated Event
- Santa Monica : CityTV Awarded 2 Emmys
- Go Fish!
- HEALTH
- ART : Secretary Eu Has Outside Interests
- Upkeep Fee for Schools Draws Vocal Foes
- BOOKS : Libraries Challenging Everyone to a Summer of Rigorous Reading
- Police, Fire Units Spared Huge Cuts : Budget: The council is still faced with a $1.6-million shortfall. Trimming city staff and hiking some fees are two options, but the final decision will not be easy.
- Book of Places to Give Old Goods New Life
- Of Dreams, Dignity and a New Life
- Close Vote on Casino Could Mean Another Try in 1994 : Gambling: Supporters are emboldened by the near-victory after similar proposals elsewhere were soundly defeated.
- Lakewood : Hundreds Gather in Park to Protest Public Safety Cuts
- 'Action and Stuff' OK, but Dinosaur Is Dull
- Valley Will Gain Clout at City Hall, Experts Say : Government: Area's influence may be felt in commission appointments, new administration's values.
- Cambodia's Vote Results Fair, U.N. Peacekeeper Says
- SIGHTS AROUND TOWN / THE ART SCENE : Variety Strength of 3-Man Show : The Carnegie museum in Oxnard offers a diverse exhibit that hangs together despite its differences.
- The Region : Voting for Town Council
- Duarte : Violinist, 19, a Semifinalist
- Edition Time Election Returns
- Whittier : Cellular Phones to Be Taxed as Utilities Starting July 1
- Judge Lifts Order; Venice Ducks to Die
- Newport Beach Club Tests the Short Game
- Disneyland Promises to Reduce Noise
- World IN BRIEF : ITALY : Probe of Andreotti Link to Death Sought
- 'Dark Fridays' Brighten the Outlook for Budgets : Finances: Several cities close government offices one day a week in order to cut expenses.
- CASTS OF THOUSANDS : Lakes and Streams Lure Anglers to Drop a Line and Stay Awhile
- Alexis Smith; Tony Winner, Leading Lady
- MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
- SPORTS BRIEFS : 5 Youth Groups Receive Foundation Grants
- South Gate Pounds Crenshaw to Win City Title
- Alhambra : Latino Bloc Fights Tax Shift
- Latest Benetton Ad Draws Legal Threats
- Long Beach : Woman Arrested in Clash Over College Garden Site
- NEIGHBORS : Oxnard Eye Doctor Focuses His Attention on China
- Rap, Calypso, Reggae Will Spice Up Festival
- Free Fishing for a Day
- Assembly OKs Bill Requiring Helmets for Young Bike Riders
- SPORTS NOTEBOOK / PAUL McLEOD : Retiring Schurr Principal Honored for Support of Prep Sports
- School AIDS Talk Angers Parents : Education: 175 sign petition to Newport-Mesa board calling seminar 'pornography' and betrayal of trust. Board apologizes, promises preview next time.
- LOCAL ELECTIONS / COMMUNITY COLLEGE : 2 New Trustees Increase Clout of Teachers Guild
- LYNWOOD : Councilman Under Attack Over Trip to Africa
- 10% Budget Cut Would Close East Jail, Sheriff Says : Law enforcement: Three county supervisors, at a special workshop, express reluctance to trim the department.
- Ex-Burbank Talent Agent Gets 5-Year Prison Term : Crime: The judge denies probation for Wallace Kaye. He was convicted in April of sexually assaulting 9 aspiring actresses.
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Shortfall in Escrow Firm's Fund Reaches $2.6 Million : Real estate: It is unclear where Country Oaks' money went, officials say. Its accounts are transferred.
- Aging but Still Appealing Reagan Wows Guests at Dedication
- A Mother's Lonely Stand Against Gangs : Crime: Viviana Guerra, mother of seven, has spoken out about the plight of her neighborhood. It has made her the target of thugs, a hero to police, and a figure in an unusual court case.
- STANELY CUP FINALS : Trade That Isn't Pays Off Big for Canadiens : Most valuable player: Savard ignores fans' pleas to send Roy elsewhere and keeps winner of Conn Smythe Trophy.
- STANELY CUP FINALS : It's Canadiens Who Are Kings : Game 5: They score first and beat L.A., 4-1, to win their 24th championship. After game, Gretzky hints at retirement.
- ART REVIEWS : Hawkinson's Out-of-Body Experiences
- TELEVISIONThey Won't Pair Up: It looks as...
- Wagner, Powers Correspond to 'Letters' Lovers : The former TV couple find an easy rapport as the star-crossed friends in A.R. Gurney's funny, tender and bittersweet dialogue at the Cerritos Center.
- Despite Coach's Arrest, Little Leaguers Play On : Sports: Community is shocked by drug-related charges but is hesitant to judge the suspect.
- Huntington Park : Hernandez, Campaign Fined for Election Violations
- Whittier : Couple Will Be First to Get $500 Anti-Graffiti Reward
- WORDS AND IMAGES : Where the Guys Are--On Vacation : New at area bookstores is a guide to night life, great beaches and tips on where singles are hanging out in such locales as Brazil and Thailand.
- Glendale : Comment Sought on Budget
- Croats Besieged in Bosnia Monastery Get Lift Out From British
- Appeal of Haitian Refugee Order Left to Justice Dept. : Immigration: White House does not immediately challenge judge on HIV-infected residents of Cuba camp. Flights to U.S. planned.
- THE SECOND WAVE : 'Battle of the Surf Bands' Hoping to Avoid Repeat of Last Year's Real Rock and Roll
- Prosecutors Ask Maximum Prison Term for Wagner : Courts: They say former Newport-Mesa school official did not keep promise on restitution of funds he embezzled.
- COLUMN RIGHT/ VIRGINIA I. POSTREL : If Angelenos Are Apolitical, That's a Plus : Big government hasn't quashed civic enterprise--yet. Tuesday's election was a crossroads.
- SAN FERNANDO : Proposal Would Hike Waste Fees for Firms
- Voters' Call for Change Ousts 2 Councilwomen : Incumbents: Together, Joy Picus and Joan Milke Flores had almost 30 years experience. Both say they understand the reasons behind their defeats.
- Newman Center Seeks Applicants for Awards
- Scarysaurus: Is 'Jurassic Park' for Kids? : Despite Dino-Sized Merchandising, Studio Advises Parental Guidance
- DIVISION I BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP : Esperanza Halts Simi Valley
- DIVISION III BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS : Tustin Squeezes by La Quinta
- Padre General Manager McIlvaine Is Replaced by Rockies' Smith, 30
- ALL-STAR SOFTBALL GAME : Mater Dei's Clark Earns Victory, Save for South
- Johnson, Chamberlain Criticized in Book by Ashe : Memoirs: Late tennis star says their claims of promiscuity helped reinforce racial stereotypes.
- Allen Officially Becomes a Chief
- HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL / SOUTHERN SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPS : Esperanza Beats Simi Valley for Title
- RETAILING
- Dense-Pac Microsystems Inc.: The Garden Grove manufacturer...
- Bergeson's Bill to Slash Regulatory Red Tape OKd in Senate : Legislation: The measure aimed at helping businesses set up shop in California is sent to the Assembly.
- School Transfer Bid Rejected
- Compton : Abandoned Bank Branch Will Reopen as Promised
- Report Shows Slight Progress on Affirmative Action Goals : Jobs: Hiring freeze in effect for half the year hinders city efforts to hire more women and minority employees.
- Latino Accent on Oom-Pah-Pah
- A Little Romance Closes Series
- Residents Petition for Public Safety Funds
- Boat Show Through Sunday
- Nation IN BRIEF : CONNECTICUT : 3rd State Bans Sale of Assault Weapons
- THEY TELL STORIES : Listen, Children, and You Shall Hear . . . Folklore From All Kinds of Folks
- Countywide : Dental Clinic Offers Service With a Smile
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Johnson Gets 11 Strikeouts in Seattle Win
- MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
- Newport Couple Plead Guilty to Misstating Income : Courts: Their tax return left out at least $57,000 earned from a restaurant and catering business.
- Mavericks Escape Democrats' Ax
- MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
- BURBANK : Benefit Walk Set to Aid Accident Victim
- Woman Employee Kills Two, Self at Business
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 2 Teen-Age Boys Accused of Arson in 5-Acre Grass Fire
- Jury Urges Death Penalty in Ninja Slayings
- Seasoned Graduate's Call for Caring
- U.S. Pulls a Soccer Upset for the Ages : Cup '93: It took 43 years, but the United States duplicates its stunning defeat of England, 2-0.
- COMMENTARY : Jordan's Choice: NBA or Gambling
- Davis Brings Home Good Feelings : Angels: He has a two-run home run, double in 6-4 victory over the Blue Jays.
- THEATER REVIEW : A Witty Family Drama : In 'The Man Most Likely to . . .,' British drawing-room comedy meets French bedroom farce.
- 480 Is a Winning Number in Laguna
- COSTA MESA : Teachers Seek Bonus for Retiring Early
- COMPTON : Council Appointment Draws Fire From Latinos
- Harold B. Ringle Jr.; Store Owner
- PORT HUENEME : Defendant Blames Others in Slaying
- NOW Rally Publicizes Harassment Allegations : Women: The group backs two former employees of a Tarzana mortgage office. They accuse an ex-manager of improper behavior.
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Trustees Approve Blueprint for Future
- The Lesson of Somalia : United Nations must act in a way that ensures it will be taken seriously
- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES : Global Competitiveness in Manufacturing
- Chergey's Mind Wandered From Alabama to N.Y.
- Mike Murphy Is Among Possibilities to Coach Ducks
- Big Mountain Scales the Heights
- Lessons in a Long Campaign
- A Close-Up Look At People Who Matter : Loss Inspires Fight Against Drunk Driving
- Disney Will Muffle Theme Park's Noise to Calm Neighbors
- LONG BEACH : City Falls Short of Goal to Hire Women, Minorities
- Chick Gearing Up for New Job : 3rd District: Weary Picus promises to help smooth transition after losing seat.
- Slide-Clearing Plans Told : Officials Say Cleanup of Slide on PCH Is Still Months Away
- AGOURA HILLS : 2 Cities Intend to Operate Beach Buses
- The Wiggle After the Swing Is What Saved This Golfer
- STANELY CUP FINALS : It's a Sore Spot That Will Stick With McSorley : Game 5: His penalty in Game 2 may have been a turning point, but he says he will 'try to be a better player for it.'
- OUT Auction '93 Set for June 19
- O.C. Job Growth Expected : Employment: 24% of companies surveyed by Manpower say they anticipate adding to their staffs soon.