- Body of Woman, 60, Found After Fire
- No Fool : An Italian Clown Takes Over America's Big Top
- STAGE REVIEW : 'Dining Room' Finds a Good Home in Pasadena
- Liquidation of BCCI Sought in Britain
- Michael D. Larkin, 38, was named vice...
- Sales Fall Off for Amgen's New Anti-Infection Drug
- St. Ives' 2nd-Quarter Earnings Increase by 15%
- TECHNOLOGY : Lab Developing Machine That Eats Street Potholes : 2-man crews could do 10 times the work of 8 hand laborers.
- THE ECONOMY
- Cyprus Rejects 4-Way Talks Backed by U.S.
- Freeway Congestion Drops Slightly, Caltrans Reports : Driving: For the first time in decades, L.A. County's traffic trend has reversed. The reasons are unclear.
- COSTA MESA : Non-Traditional School Accredited
- Tax Bite's Sour Aftertaste : Budget: The poor and those who run charitable organizations say the state's new levy has the greatest effect on the needy.
- Drug Charge Is Denied by Former Doctor
- Calabasas Names Its First Permanent City Manager
- TOUR DE FRANCE : LeMond Gains With Alps to Climb
- Williams Goes On The Block; No Offers Yet : Football: Cowboys pass because of cost, Buccaneers might be interested.
- MOVIE REVIEWS : Animated Rarities at UCLA
- MUSIC
- GM to Recall Some Cars Built at Van Nuys Plant
- A New Dimension to Arcade Games : Time Traveler Introduces 3-D Action to Lure Coins From Players' Pockets
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : STOCKS : Dow Slips 3.35 as Power Loss Crimps Volume
- Vacancy Rate for Offices Rises to 16.3% : Real estate: The increase is attributed to 840,000 square feet of space put on the market in the second quarter.
- U.S. Housing Aid at Risk, Israel Warned : Mideast: Peace talks and loan guarantees 'are related issues,' Scowcroft confirms.
- SAN SALVADOR : Monitoring Human Rights
- Applying the 'Kennedy Effect' to Presidential Humor
- Oil Drifts Toward Australia Coast : Spill: Some of the slick from a Greek tanker moves out to sea, but parts are within six miles of shore.
- A Public Defender With God on His Side : Courts: Lawyer who is studying to be a priest has brought a breath of enthusiasm and teamwork to the overworked public defender's office, colleagues say.
- PERSPECTIVES ON MIDEAST PEACE : American Jews Have a Stake, Too : The Israeli right has reached its limit in resisting U.S. proposals, which this corner of the Diaspora supports.
- MISSION VIEJO : Council Considers Weed Law Change
- PORT HUENEME : House Burglary Suspect Sought
- Man Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud in Tax Refunds
- Rancho Santa Fe
- Supervisors Cancel Pay 'Allowance' but Stir Molina's Anger : Budget: The board's new member accuses colleagues of rushing to spend uncommitted funds on favorite programs.
- SDSU Names Two Coaches
- HOLLYWOOD PARK : Scherando Puts Mena Back on Top
- TransTechnology Profit Rises for 1st-Quarter
- Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc.: The professional...
- Merger Results in a Re-Cycled Magazine
- Father, Sons Get Prison Term for Bank Fraud
- 2 Executives to Run American Express Jointly : Finance: President Harvey Golub joins CEO James D. Robinson III in an "office of the chairman."
- Susan Holmes has been named operations manager...
- Litton Plans to Reduce Work Force by Up to 200
- The Titan Corp. in Chatsworth won a...
- Earnings Drop 14% for TransWorld Bancorp
- A Very Special Love of Fair
- Mortgage & Realty Trims Loss to $3.6 Million
- COUNTYWIDE : 2 Men Killed in Separate Accidents
- Longest-Sitting Judge in County Remembered as 'Giver' : Memorial: Hundreds attend service honoring Calvin P. Schmidt. While judge was not free of controversy, family, friends amd peers extol his character.
- BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Surging Braves Move Within 2 1/2 of Dodgers
- Return Trip : After Chasing Dream Around NFL, Raye Makes Second Stop With Rams
- Basketball
- TENNIS ROUNDUP : Without Seles, Yugoslavia Can't Stay With Indonesia
- N.W.A's Dr. Dre Target of Suit by Host of Rap Show : Pop music: $22.7-million lawsuit over an alleged assault dramatizes the debate over the possible relationship between pop lyrics and violent crimes against women.
- Haven for Artists in Tijuana : Cross-cultural: Musicians, poets, painters from both sides of the border live and perform at El Nopal, a laid-back oasis in the bustling city.
- Taco Bell Keeps Health Program in Good Condition : The firm's corporate headquarters in Irvine offers a workout and wellness plan that helps keep employees healthier and less stressed out.
- Powell Arrives in Moscow, Discusses Military Conversions
- 'Love' Means Helping a Good Cause
- Toxic Chemical Releases in California Drop
- Regional Outlook : Latin America's Fallen Climb Back Onto Power Scene : * A motley roster of past presidents still keep a hand in present politics, thanks to a wave of '80s democracy.
- U.S.-Backed Kidnapings Ruled Illegal
- Student Shot in Drive-By Attack at RTD Bus Stop
- Teaching Job Soured So She Made It Disappear
- Hospital Cited for Not Reporting Baby's Death
- Ex-DEA Agent Garcia Sentenced to 80 Years
- 6 Immigrant Brothers Share $7.4-Million Lotto Jackpot
- That Old Gang of Mine
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Steiner for the 67th Assembly District
- Council Takes Steps to Fire City Manager
- Lorez Alexandria's Voice Is Still Something Special
- Stripping Down to the Core of Sexuality : MYSTERY DANCE: On the Evolution of Human Sexuality, <i> by Lynn Margulis and Dorion Sagan,</i> Summit Books, $19.95, 215 pages
- Officers Sad, Angry, Relieved That Decision Finally Is Made
- Changing Lifestyles : Wartime Survival Skills Stir Chaos in Peacetime : * Used to fending for themselves, the Lebanese are ignoring the government's attempts to bring back law and order.
- Environment : In Malaysia, a Culture Is Undercut : * Deforestation is forcing an age-old tribe out of the jungle to find a new lifestyle.
- SIMI VALLEY : Schools Group Asks for Business Aid
- Lions, Tigers, Pigs--Oh My!
- The Ball Is Now in the City's Court : Commence the search immediately for a successor to Gates
- Amnesty Report
- MOORPARK : Council to Consider Quarry Expansion
- VENTURA : Landmark Status Urged for Aqueduct
- Edison Says Diesel Trains Add to Smog : Transportation: Utility's study says such engines are less beneficial than cars they replace. Company is lobbying county to electrify commuter rail lines.
- Professor Explores Holocaust's Effect on Children of Survivors : Psychology: Aaron Hass' book and class discussions reflect a personal, intimate knowledge of the legacy.
- Hanging On : Injuries Idle Affholter, but Packers Are Impressed, Keep Him on Payroll
- Shootings at Movie Opening
- His Game Is Bucking the System
- COUNTY NOTES : Ex-Los Alamitos Standout Signs Contract With Braves
- TV REVIEWS : A Crime Package That Doesn't Pay Off
- CLIPBOARD : BREEDING BIRD: TREE SWALLOW <i> (Tachycineta bicolor)</i>
- Murphy's Honor Is Life Achievement
- Nation IN BRIEF : THE SOUTHWEST : Mexican Students Face Visa Checks
- Profile : A Leftist Picks Fights in the Name of Peace : * David Zucker draws insults and attacks in his drive to keep the liberal flame alive amid Israeli conservatism.
- 20 Killed in Bloodiest Battle of Yugoslav Crisis
- World IN BRIEF : GERMANY : Market at Nazi Camp Site Is Given Up
- Next Step : For the Gorbachev Doctrine, Now Comes the Hard Part : * At the G-7 summit, all eyes were on the Soviet leader. But tougher tests await him back home.
- Gates Announces April Date for Retirement as Police Chief : Law enforcement: Embattled leader tells of his decision in letters to city officials and in message to officers. He says he will stay longer if successor is not chosen.
- Are You a Golf Addict?
- U.N. Envoy Backs Iraqi Oil Sales
- Northbound Jamboree Lanes Blocked by Break in Water Main
- 4 Cleared in Raid on Party by Deputies
- Water Board Backs Expansion of Sunshine Canyon Landfill : Environment: Granada Hills area residents are worried about wildlife and contamination. The proposal must still get clearance from two state agencies.
- MISSION VIEJO : 8 Seats Open on 2 City Committees
- High Court Asked to Delay Hearing in Menendez Case
- Judge Orders Release of Data for Jail Probe : Investigation: U.S. court says the county must turn over information, including reports on deputies, to the Justice Department, which is probing possible abuse at jails.
- THOUSAND OAKS : It's Magic as Kids at Camp Have a Ball
- Cowboys Glad to Have Casillas Aboard
- Hayes to Continue as Coach at Canyon High Despite Threats
- OP PRO SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS : She Takes Twin's Advice, Strikes Early
- Firmly on Right Track : Hollywood Park: Despite downward trend in racing nationally, 67-day meeting is a success.
- Rockefeller's Visibility Rises as '92 Hopeful
- Newport Council Rejects Balboa Bay Club Project : Expansion: After a wave of residents' protests, officials vote 4 to 3 to scrap the $60-million plan of the private facility built on public tidelands.
- BRUSSELS : Aid for Some New Friends?
- 39 Boys Arrested After 19 Girls Die in Attack at Kenya Boarding School
- Budget Crisis Is Real, O.C. Officials Say
- 2-Year-Old Killed as Fire Guts Floor of Apartments
- Call Paints Portrait of Desperate Woman : Transcript: But 911 recording leaves unanswered questions in her shooting death by a sheriff's deputy in Mission Viejo hotel.
- 'Miracle' Billboard Loses Its Lighting
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Bengals' Woods Injures Right Knee
- Dodgers' Key: War Is Howell : Baseball: The team's hopes might depend on the bunker spirit of their top relief pitcher.
- Fire Services
- QUOTABLE
- COSTA MESA : Conviction Upheld in 1987 Shooting
- Searchers Comb Mountain for Scout Lost Since Friday
- Council Criticizes Study of Cal State Sites
- VENTURA : Phony Customer Robs Savings & Loan
- Big West Has Plan for Relief : Football: Council to consider adding a lower-level consortium to help its members keep their programs afloat.
- Newhall Land Profits Down From Year Earlier
- No Extra Security at Pacific's GNR Show : Concert: Amphitheater officials say they're sufficiently prepared but plan to take measures to keep the traffic from turning into a nightmare.
- O.C. JAZZ REVIEW : Wholly Mose : His Satire, Keyboard Work Are Pure Allison in Newport Show
- U.S. Blocks Sale of Planes to Iran
- 2 Japanese Protesters Attack Soviet Embassy
- Union, Hyatt Hotels Still at Odds : Labor: 600 employees have been working without a contract for 2 years in a dispute over work schedules.
- Prison Guard Gets 4 Years in Drug Smuggling Case
- Yorba Linda Backs Hike in Vehicle License Fees
- Another Surprise?
- The Latino Vote Is Ripe for a Rich GOP Harvest : Politics: Immigrant-citizens reject the Democrats' 'minority' label; as voters, they identify with Republican values.
- San Diego Union Leader Quits Post
- Man Pleads No Contest Under New 'Stalking Law'
- 3 Officials Are Cleared of Conflict Allegations : Exoneration: The state Fair Political Practices Commission said it had found no evidence that the officials had gained from their ties to a Huntington Beach bank linked to downtown redevelopment.
- Avoid Racism in Campaign, Panel Urges
- California IN BRIEF : SAN JOSE : Woman Says Man Harassed, Shot Her
- On the day that Daryl Gates announced...
- Cult Leader Pleads Not Guilty to Charge
- State License Revocation Hearings Begin for Sun Valley Veterinarian
- 3M Agrees to Sell Air-Pollution Credits : Environment: Procter & Gamble's purchase will increase the output of paper products at its Oxnard plant. The transaction will add 50 tons of impurities a year into the air.
- County Bar Offers Low Fee to Help Immigrants
- FULLERTON : 4 More Arrested in Beating of Youths
- Porter Ranch Pact Called Developer's Way of Skirting Fees
- Few Bones Crushed as Smith Wins : Boxing: Former heavyweight champion, 38, knocks out Odom in the third round after a shaky start.
- Hockey
- ART REVIEWS : 'Porkopolis': The Nightmare Vision of Sue Coe
- WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES : Rutgers' Letko Wins 10,000 Meters
- MUSIC
- Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies...
- American Express Opens Albania Office
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Delta Favored as Winner in Pan Am Bids
- Growing Pizza Chain Has Latino Flavor : Food: La Pizza Loca caters to Latino neighborhoods, serving up pizzas with chorizo and jalapenos, as well as more traditional toppings.
- Beckman Instruments Inc.: The company, which develops,...
- House of Fabrics Merger Completed by Stock Swap
- Foothill Group Declares Turnaround in Earnings
- Beckman Profit Increases by 6.6% : Earnings: Results, which exceeded Wall Street expectations, included a 9% rise in sales.
- Environmental Testing Lab Acquired by EMCON
- INTERNATIONAL
- Sears Posts Small Rise in Earnings
- American Ecology Reports Flat 2nd-Quarter Profit
- Great Republic Clients Guaranteed Coverage
- Hydro-Aire Co. in Burbank won an $812,944...
- Business Is on the Move--Is That Terrible?
- SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY
- Southern Firms Merge, Creating 3rd-Biggest Bank : Finance: NCNB and C&S-Sovran; will have the clout of money-center institutions in New York and California. It's the latest in a series of industry consolidations.
- Lincoln S&L; Ex-Chairman Pleads Guilty : Crime: Former thrift executive enters pleas in federal and state courts to securities fraud charges.
- Critics Oppose Health Net's For-Profit Plan
- Linda North, California Western's assistant dean for...
- Top 2 Nomura Officers Quit in Japan Scandal
- Inventors Flock to Convention to Show Off Wares : Marketing: Designers hope to land deals with manufacturers, investors and distributors.
- Iwerks Entertainment Wins Spanish Contract
- San Diego Gas & Electric: The utility...
- Dolco Packaging Emerges From Reorganization
- CU Bancorp Reports Drop in Earnings for Quarter
- Cooke Media Buys Back $70 Million in Junk Bonds
- Tandon, IBM Reach Patent Agreement
- James W. Andrews has been promoted to...
- Hydromach Inc. in Canoga Park won a...
- THE ECONOMY
- Your Staff Gets Clients of San Bernardino Firm
- Pizza Fans Favor Latino Flavor : Food: Toppings such as chorizo and jalapeno have helped push sales of La Pizza Loca chain to nearly $10 million.
- SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY
- Home Sales Rise; Prices Still Weak : Real estate: Spring resales were up more than 19% but did not spark the market for new housing.
- Products Research & Chemical Corp. in Glendale...
- Shootings at Movie Opening
- Retailer Got the Motivation Message; Now He's Selling It
- OTHER NEWS - July 23, 1991
- OTHER NEWS - July 23, 1991
- OTHER NEWS - July 23, 1991
- OTHER NEWS - July 23, 1991
- OTHER NEWS - July 23, 1991
- OTHER NEWS - July 23, 1991
- Obituaries - July 23, 1991
- TELEVISION - July 23, 1991
- TELEVISION - July 23, 1991
- TELEVISION - July 23, 1991
- TELEVISION - July 23, 1991
- Names in the News - July 23, 1991
- Names in the News - July 23, 1991
- Names in the News - July 23, 1991
- Nuclear Dump Denounced at State Hearings : Environment: Opponents of the proposed desert site say taxpayers could be stuck with any cleanup costs. Supporters, who are heavily outnumbered, say the facility is needed for low-level scientific waste.
- WORLD PREMIERE: The new play by the...
- Gates Says Commission Ideas Would 'Politicize' LAPD : Police: Speaking after announcing his retirement plans, he criticizes proposal to limit chief's term. 'I don't see any reason to change (the present system),' he says.
- Fish Corralled in River for Hungry Birds : Environment: Officials hope the experiment will help save animals along 45 miles of the Sacramento River stripped of aquatic life by pesticide spill.
- Notes on a Scorecard - July 23, 1991
- SOLD!: An inch can make all the...
- BRUTE COMMUTE: Orange County residents have the...
- Palestinian Issue Proves Snag in Mideast Talks
- Smith Committed 1988 Rape, Attempted 2 Others, Florida Prosecutor Contends
- DEPOT DORMS: Sure, people have slept...
- Diesel Trains Would Add to Smog--Study
- COLUMN ONE : Farming's Exodus of the Young : The '80s crisis is over, but the turmoil took a toll on youth. Many are seeking other careers in a trend that could hasten the ongoing decline of family enterprises.
- Small Plane Crashes in Yard; 3 Die : Accident: No one on the ground is injured. The pilot reported difficulty before going down in a residential area of Granada Hills.
- BANKING & FINANCE - July 23, 1991
- TECHNOLOGY - July 23, 1991
- TECHNOLOGY - July 23, 1991
- OTHER NEWS - July 23, 1991
- Wading through the paperwork to take advantage...
- U.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVAL LOS ANGELES 1991 : On Reflection, L.A. Wasn't the Place : Olympic Festival: Organizers predict that the event could lose $2 million. Attendance was the lowest in 10 years.
- Hall of Fame Ceremonies Have International Flavor : Cooperstown: Panama's Rod Carew, Canada's Ferguson Jenkins and North Carolina's Gaylord Perry, who played for eight different major league teams, return to spotlight.
- U.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVAL LOS ANGELES 1991 : NOTEBOOK
- PACIFIC REPORT : Japan Scurries to Stretch Its Labor : Employment: The Asian nation is tapping women and the elderly for its work force and is automating more. The effort may even increase its competitiveness.
- TRANSPORTATION
- Ice Cream Taster With Million-Dollar Insured Tongue Savors His Job
- Footprints of Lost Boy Scout Believed Found in Mountains
- It's Tough to Stomach Dinner Parties
- Unearthing Egypt's 'Pyramid City' : Archeology: Discoveries are the strongest evidence of a town where artisans and farmers--not slaves--built the tomb of Pharaoh Cheops. Findings are discussed at symposium in Los Angeles.
- Some People Put More Stock in Numbers Than Others
- 2 Remain Hospitalized After Church Van, Pickup Collide
- Mystical Billboard Image Attracts Sunday Drivers
- New School District Boundaries May Become Battle Lines : Education: Redistricting could trigger a power shift on school boards. Lines have to be redrawn to conform with new census data.
- Groupies Search Out Exotic Aircraft on Wings of Desire : Aviation: This year's expo at Van Nuys Airport, saluting Operation Desert Storm, drew the largest crowds in its history.
- Self-Help
- TEAMTENNIS : Connors' Serves Lead Strings Past Dukes, 27-18
- Working to Keep Careers on Track : Lifestyles: Some people call consultants when they need advice on education, child care, even adoption. And their employers pay for it.
- Schwarzkopf Returns to Gulf to Say Farewell to U.S. Troops
- Farmers Seek Solutions as Price of Milk Goes Sour : Agriculture: Crisis has spawned a flood of plans in Congress and raised questions about consumer costs.
- Science / Medicine : Satellite Finds Sahara Expanding
- Miscellany
- Padres Discover Way to Defeat Philadelphia
- BRITISH OPEN : Hopes Wouldn't Be Dashed Again
- BRITISH OPEN : Aussome Finish for Baker-Finch : Golf: Australian takes control with five birdies on first seven holes and coasts to two-shot victory with 66 at Royal Birkdale.
- JAPAN
- Foreign Stock Markets
- Finding a Good Sliding-Rate Mortgage Loan
- Thomas Criticized for 1990 Ruling
- Ad Nauseam : Is Nothing Sacred? Apparently Not, Judging by Ads in N. Y. Subways
- WASHINGTON INSIGHT
- The Sweet Things in Life Will Cost You Dearly : Taxes: If Port Hueneme can tax ocean views, what will assessment districts zero in on next?
- World IN BRIEF : GERMANY : Scuffle Breaks Out at Death Camp Site
- Not Exactly Condition Titanic : Insurance business in better shape than it looks
- PLACENTIA : City to Create Drug, Gang Control Unit
- MINOR LEAGUE NOTEBOOK / MIKE DiGIOVANNA : Greg Mathews Travels the Comeback Trail One Pain-Free Pitch at a Time
- U.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVAL LOS ANGELES 1991 : TRACK AND FIELD : Young Makes Himself at Home in 400 Hurdles
- U.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVAL LOS ANGELES 1991 : NOTEBOOK
- U.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVAL LOS ANGELES 1991 : WEIGHTLIFTING : Team Gets Special Send-Off
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Expos Send Boyd to Rangers
- Angel Power Shortage to Blame for Brownout
- Fox's 'E.D.J.' Nips at Heels of Show Business Lap Dog
- Japan Scandal Hits Smaller Brokerages
- A SPECIAL REPORT: O.C. AUTHORS
- REGIONAL REPORT : Blade Skaters Could Be Rolling Toward Trouble : Recreation: The activity's popularity is booming, but so are the injuries. Some cities are cracking down.
- Angels Hit, but Indians Hit Harder : Baseball: Cleveland pitchers give up 13 hits, but Hill and Belle hit two-run homers to beat Langston, 5-2.
- Belle's Homers Bedevil the Angels
- OP PRO SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS : All-Star Fields to Test Defending Champions Holland, Zamba, Melhado
- U.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVAL: ORANGE COUNTY'S DAY : LOS ANGELES 1991 : NOTEBOOK
- Finding Quality Elected Officials
- TV Reviews : 'Einstein': A Must for the Videotape Library
- ORANGE COUNTY SUMMER : A Peek Inside the Big A : Angels and Rams Fans Can Take an Offbeat Field Trip
- THOUSAND OAKS : Ties to Armenian Town to Be Weighed
- BUENA PARK : 2 Unsafe Properties Face Demolition
- Bunch of Characters Mans Flotilla : Parade: Annual boat event sports a Hollywood theme and brings out the likes of Pope John Paul and Capt. Bligh.
- Drug-Related Seizure Hurts Innocent Couple : Fillmore: Pat and Bud Untiedt had no idea that the buyer of their feed store and apartment was a suspected cocaine dealer. But they stand to lose their loan of $70,000.
- Overmedicated? : An Excess of Success May Ail Cuba's Top-Flight Health Care System : Science / Medicine
- SEXES WATCH : Picture Perfect
- U.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVAL: ORANGE COUNTY'S DAY : LOS ANGELES 1991 : Price Assists Gold Medal Win : Volleyball: Former Corona del Mar star sets up Marin Gjaja's key kills in South team's victory over the West.
- LEGAL FILE
- ARTS
- Nation IN BRIEF : RHODE ISLAND : Siamese Twins With Single Heart Die at 7
- OXNARD : Farmers Market Cookbook Planned
- PERSPECTIVE ON THE SEXES : Get a Grip, Guys: This Is Fantasy : Odd that men are all twitchy about 'Thelma and Louise'--do they think we're packing a .38 in the diaper bag?
- Man Found Dead in Pool Was Swimmer
- COUNTYWIDE : Proposed Hikes in State Park Fees to Be Discussed
- CLIPBOARD : John Wayne Airline Performance For April, 1991
- U.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVAL LOS ANGELES 1991 : NOTEBOOK : Closing Ceremony a Picnic for Volunteers
- Jazz : Fine Start for 'Music Center' Series
- STAGE REVIEW : 'HOWL': Voice of Black Males
- ENTERTAINMENT
- Live Entertainment to Close Vestron Buyout
- The Big Picture : Television: Consumers are buying sets with screens 27 inches and larger at a record pace, despite the recession and an overall soft market.
- Harold R. Perry; Pioneer Black Bishop
- Musical 'Sarafina!' Opens at Doolittle Theatre
- Let There Be Light : Volunteers Have Bright Idea for Downtown Theaters
- PLATFORM : A Matter of Greed
- U.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVAL LOS ANGELES 1991 : The Day in Review : Archery
- JAZZ REVIEW : 6 Nations, 1 Percussive-Rich Sound at the Coach House