- Senate OKs Gay Rights, RU-486 Bills : Capitol: Religious right lobbied hard against both measures. One would bar job bias against homosexuals, the other urges U.S. trials of French abortion pill.
- Decor Is Paper, Plastic, but Burgers Are Classic
- * Robert Woetzel; Professor of International Law
- United Way Lowers Its Goal to $88 Million
- Irvine Co. Stays Mum on Gypsum Canyon Bill : Land: Observers say the developer stands to win whether or not the governor vetoes bill that would clear way for condemnation of the property for a jail.
- COLUMN RIGHT : Soviets Need Change, Not Tons of Money : With appropriate reform, aid will not be needed. Without it, aid will be wasted.
- Time Is Now to Keep S.D.'s Past Alive
- THE FANS' CHOICES
- Remap Plans Would Add 4 House Seats in Southland : Redistricting: Democratic congressional delegation's proposals include a Latino district in L.A. County.
- Athletes Bring Home Memories of Cuba
- Malibu : Repaving of PCH to Start
- * Felipe Rojas-Lombardi; Chef Introduced Tapas to U.S.
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Lungren to Speak to Republican Women
- SOUTH COUNTY : Power Failure Slows Traffic, Education
- Officer Shoots, Wounds Man Brandishing Gun in Pacoima
- Revolt on the Beach : Surfers established as major environmental player
- Woman Tells Court Rock Singer Tortured Her : Crime: The 24-year-old from Georgia testifies at a hearing that Rick James and his girlfriend burned and sexually abused her after a weeklong cocaine binge.
- CSUN Bars Events at Student Union in Response to Gunfire at Party
- Temporary Police Chief Named
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Smith Takes Control, Pirates Beat Cardinals
- Palmeiro Gives Rangers Victory in 12th : Baseball: His two-out double drives in two runs for 11-9 win after Angels had rallied to tie in ninth.
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Albuquerque Manager Kennedy Resigns
- Artists Take Up Residence in Galleries
- Spunky Carter Enjoying Acclaim
- STAGE
- Red Hot
- AGRICULTURE
- Glendale : Decomposed Body Found
- Region : Freeway Towing Service
- ROAD NOTES
- High Life / A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Irvine Unit Shines at Convention
- 30-Year School Principal Hears New Bell : Sister Dolores Aguilar: Health Clinic Administrator
- Defending the Dollar as Well as the Nation: New Priorities?
- MISSION VIEJO : City Hall Foes Can Circulate Petitions
- PADRES UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : Padres' Problem Is Playing Pennant Catch-Up With 2 Teams
- MOTOR RACING : Carelli Drifting Toward Title on Southwest Tour
- HBO Gets New Operating Chief
- HEALTH
- S.D. Tribune Will Merge With Union : Media: The two will combine next year into a single newspaper with morning and afternoon editions. Declining circulation was blamed.
- Vast Exhibit Traces Splendors of Ages in the Art of Mexico
- More Help Is on the Way for West L.A. : Community colleges: After breaking 21-game losing streak and finishing 4-6 in 1990, Oilers continue to rebuild with strong recruiting class.
- Friendly Summer Sand-Off
- County Chooses 4 Areas as Possible Hospital Site
- Best Westside Teams Could Be on Collision Course : Preps: Because of realignment, Dorsey, Fairfax and Westchester will compete in the City 4-A Division.
- Hither, Yon With Lenin's Body
- Fewer Teachers in School Budget
- Witness Gets 5 Years in Money Laundering Case
- Residents Roused as Fire Razes Oceanside Store : Arson: Passerby helps alert apartment residents above the store and lead them to safety.
- Some of the Signs That Point to Gifted Child
- THOUSAND OAKS : Lewis Seeks Inquiry of Recall Campaign
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Griffey Sr. Undergoes Surgery
- Montana Concerned He's Being Phased Out
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Strother Expected to Start for Royster
- Leuzinger Is the Opening Act on Carson Show
- Former Yes Man, Free Flight to Play Fest
- Latino Museum Wants to Make Lawry's Its New Home : Arts: The famed, 17-acre California Center is called 'an ideal setting' for the planned cultural complex, but $30 million is needed.
- STAGE REVIEW : 'Epic Cycle' Takes Maleness to Task
- Alligators and Beans
- B-2 Bomber Fails Tests in Evading Radar
- Purchase of Railroad Land Paves Way for Easing Commute : Mass transit: City officials envision additional traffic lanes, electric buses and bike paths on parcel along busy Santa Monica Boulevard.
- Bookworms Will Find Havens in These Spaces
- Justices Often Use Natural Law Concepts; Constitution's Vagueness May Require It : Hearings: A view of morality was cited in the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. But such an argument also could undo the ruling.
- They're So Vine : Melons thrive in desert climes, but some county farmers do offer varieties of honeydew, cantaloupe and watermelon.
- A Heated Exchange at the Royal Thai Cuisine
- MUSIC : A Crash Course : Canadian band hits the road with a debut album to sell and a sound all its own.
- Samuel (Buster) Brown; Retired Film Editor
- Bernson to Reconsider Exemptions for Friend : Chatsworth: The Fire Department wants certain conditions imposed on the subdivision. The councilman agrees to delay vote until Friday.
- Long Beach : Police Chief Flew in City's Copters to Attend Dinner
- Officials Vow to Keep Debt-Plagued School Open
- Rumor Drags Down Gold Price : Precious metals: A London paper reports that $4 billion of Soviet gold has been secretly sent to Europe to raise money for badly needed food. The Soviets deny it.
- The Coffee Revolution : Seattle--It's <i> Latte </i> Town, Jake : Trends: Coffee cultism, Washington-style, may be coming to your neighborhood.
- France Won't Put Missiles Near German Border
- Loyola Recycling Efforts Win Award
- Two by Two : The birth of twins alters every aspect of life for a couple of parents and a pair of siblings.
- Taking Television to the 'Limits'
- The 1st String of USC Fetes
- Montebello : New Teacher Pact Cuts Pay 2.3%, Increases Class Sizes
- Quayle Prods African Nation on Democratic Reforms : Malawi: But the country's 'life president' and aides appear to shrug off the vice president's scolding.
- Influenced by North, McFarlane Testifies
- PREP FOOTBALL '91 : Powerful Bishop Amat High Makes It a Battle for No. 2 : Football: Lancers, who finished 9-2 last year, expect to have area's top team. Muir, Glendora and Nogales also expect to field strong teams.
- Superior Court Expected to End Highly Praised Night Program : Justice: Presiding officer says there are now more courtrooms than judges. Backers of evening sessions say a shortage of space for criminal trials is imminent.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Tribune's Demise Could Change the Face of Local News Coverage
- COUNTYWIDE : Picnic for Children With Cancer on Tap
- A Star Is Born : Simi Valley Baby Makes Debut on New TV Show
- FISHING : Club's Four-Day Trip to Mexican Waters Is Called a Success
- Moss Finds Raiders Pirates of Different Sort : Pro football: Linebacker's escape from the hapless Buccaneers to Los Angeles has boosted his career and morale.
- WPVA Names Kirby Most Valuable Player
- U.S. Reaches Canada Cup Finals
- Track and Field
- Jurisprudence
- DEL MAR : Futurity Is Now for Bertrando, an Easy Winner
- To Obey or Not to Obey : Grove Actor Makes a Case for the Husband of the Shrew in Shakespeare Classic
- Who Owns Janis Joplin? : Playwright, Heirs Fight for a Piece of a '60s Icon
- Drexel Sues Milkens to Try to Regain Assets : Brokerage: The bankrupt firm accuses Michael and his brother Lowell of misleading the company about the legality of their activities.
- The Coffee Revolution : Just a Cup Named Joe : . . . How It Got This Way
- In Season / Melons : Plain, Fancy, Seeded or Sans --the Melon Choice Is Ripe
- Police Program Cut at 3 Junior Highs : Education: Budget ills force suspension of the 21-year-old service. But parents protest the elimination of officers.
- Councilman Protests Vote on Manager : Government: Sam Kiang says the group acted improperly in holding closed meeting and not allowing others to apply for the job.
- Showing Their Pride in the Past : History: City officials plan to revive Jardin El Encanto and waterfall, which could become a key part of a community hall.
- * Nell Quinlan Reed; Pioneer in Women's Wear
- Estrogen Found to Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
- FESTIVALS & EVENTS : In Brea, Eat's Time Again to Support Local Culture
- Arrival of the Fittest Pays Off
- Glendale : Interim Fire Chief Named
- PEOPLE IN ENTERTAINMENT
- MUSIC : Young Voices on High at the Crystal Cathedral
- Paramount : Contracts OKd to Refurbish 2 More Elementary Schools
- Police Get Few Tips in Fatal Jordan Downs Blaze
- RAMS : Gary Ready to Grab His Second Chance
- A No-Hitter, by Decision : Baseball: Mercker, Wohlers, Pena get help from scorer's controversial ruling as the Braves beat the Padres, 1-0.
- THOUSAND OAKS : Reward Offered for Tip on Burglaries
- She Has a Fine Way of Clarifying Misconceptions About Donkeys
- D.A. Reviewing Thompson Pension
- GARDEN GROVE : Back-to-School Nights Begin Today
- VENTURA : Meetings Planned on Keys Dredging
- California IN BRIEF : RICHMOND : Pneumonia Cases Result in Probe
- Citizens Panel Finds Support for Sports Fields, Gym in San Pedro : Recreation: Consensus is that adding recreational facilities would benefit young people and divert them from gangs and other problems.
- Prosecution Accuses Metzger of Promoting Violence
- Mobil Responds
- Santiago Says His Family Is Target of Harassment
- Speedie Turns a Home Into a Hall : Pro football: Former Cleveland Browns' great says he's no longer bitter about not making it to NFL's Hall of Fame.
- Miss Rocket? Here's Pickens : Football: Tennessee wide receiver's breakaway ability and versatility have resulted in comparisons to the former Notre Dame star.
- Hollywood : Woo Appoints New Deputy
- Norwalk : Austerity Budget Approved; Layoffs Remain in Effect
- Pregnant Woman Dies in Freeway Altercation
- Downey : Planner Named as Interim Councilman Until Election
- A Look Back at '90 Arrowhead League
- Stadium Dream Closer to Reality : Westlake High: Supporters' six-year effort leads to Monday groundbreaking for on-campus facility.
- GYMNASTICS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS : U.S. Is No. 2 Among <i> Everybody</i>
- 'Butterfly'--Why It Still Flies : Opera: Timeless themes of passion and sacrifice have inspired many variations on Puccini's work. Music Center Opera's new, re-conceived production opens tonight.
- LEGAL MATTERS
- INTERNATIONAL
- The Coffee Revolution : Just a Cup Named Joe : . . . How It Came to Us
- Emerson Computer Power Lays Off 31; Recession Blamed
- The Coffee Revolution : The Decaf Dilemma
- The Coffee Revolution : Good to the Bottom of the Plate
- Reading Sets Them Free : Literacy: Adults who can't read are finding new joy as they conquer the written word in an innovative program run by the San Diego library.
- BCCI Didn't Run His Bank, Clifford Insists
- NONFAT CHUCKLES : It's Strictly Lean, Mean Jokes and Rapid Delivery for John Mendoza
- La Puente : Mayor May Lose Power
- Study Narrows Possible Hospital Sites to 4 : Development: City officials and residents oppose three of the selections while the Army Corps of Engineers raises objections to the fourth.
- 11 Get Dissertation Grants at Claremont
- Block Issues a Favorable Appraisal of Sheriff's Dept. : Law enforcement: Report finds fewer problems than within the LAPD. Critics question timing and substance.
- DANA POINT : Boat Debris Prompts Coast Guard Search
- HISTORY OF A NEWSPAPER
- California IN BRIEF : VENTURA : Guilty Verdict in Drive-By Killings
- Director of Legal Agency for Poor Plans to Resign
- Some of Baseball's Best Thieves Have Done a Peach of a Job : Gamesmanship: For Charlton's edification, sign stealing has been going on forever and is part of the lore of the game.
- Aerospace May Hold Own
- Tenneco to Halve Payout, Sell Off $1 Billion of Assets
- REAL ESTATE
- Robert R. Lemke has been appointed an...
- Lender Moves to Foreclose on the Bonaventure Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles
- The Coffee Revolution : Sweet Jolts
- 'Spirit of Life' Gala Raises $3 Million
- Glendale
- High Life / A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Cracking Down on Stereotypes : Law enforcement: It seems as if officers and the younger generation have always been in conflict. But police officers say it's not because they dislike teens.
- B--A--N--J--O : There Was a Player Who Strummed Into Space and Bela Was His Name-Oh
- A Place in History : Preservationists Seek to Save Highland Theatre, Now a Designated Monument
- Keen on Keane : The Top Cop Steps Down Accompanied by All the Fuss He Tried to Avoid When He Was Chief
- Warm Reception for Energy-Saving Plan : Environment: Computers monitor the operation of air-conditioning units in the program. Hundreds of Water and Power Department customers have signed up.
- Glendale : Stores to Be Razed
- Israel Frees 51 Arab Prisoners : Mideast: Officials act after receiving proof that a soldier captured in Lebanon is dead. The U.N. mediation success raises U.S. hopes for release of Western hostages.
- Venice : Traffic Snarls to Get Worse
- Defense Opens in Prom Night Shooting Death
- COLUMN ONE : Laws Clash in Kodiak Wilderness : The giant brown bears are entitled to a refuge. Aleuts say they're due a better living. Commercial development looms, and both stand to lose.
- NEIGHBORS : Polaroid Art : Two Brooks Institute students' treatments using instant photos and film are shown at the Santa Barbara Public Library.
- WESTMINSTER : Toxic Tar Taken From Lot, Yards
- Deportation of Reputed Mobster to Taiwan Sought
- O.C. Attorneys to Volunteer Free Legal Services to Poor
- California IN BRIEF : OJAI : Removal of Plane Wrecks Postponed
- Winner's Owner Went to Class Instead of Race
- FAIRPLEX PARK : Foothill Stakes to Highlight Opening Day
- COLLEGE CROSS-COUNTRY PREVIEW : Long Trek to Nationals All Uphill for Northridge
- MUSIC
- Video Rental Chart : 'Home Alone' Alone at the Top
- RETAIL
- Money Key to Home-Building Hopes : Finance: Despite slump, new firm's owners are confident because banks back them. Other builders look to stock market for capital in wake of S&L; troubles.
- Silicon Systems Chief Gives Up Post of President
- Circulation Drop Behind Merger Plan : Publishing: Like many evening papers, the San Diego Tribune has been losing readers for years. Combining it with the more successful Union had become, for owners, the 'most logical' choice.
- Rumors Send First Interstate Stock Down : Banking: An announcement of a major restructuring is believed to be imminent.
- GOINGS ON SANTA BARBARA : Museum's Day : Anniversary party will feature the opening of a new home for plant and animal exhibits and a chance to go behind the scenes.
- Culver City : Two Submit Theater Plans
- Que Pasa? : PEOPLE
- Pomona College Names Postdoctoral Fellow
- THEATER NOTES : Looking Ahead : A new season is already planned for Music Theatre of Ventura County, despite this year's setbacks.
- Wrong Turn in La Costa Mall Leads to a Pleasant Surprise
- For Jews, Northern Exposure : Neighborhoods: Good schools, affordable housing and a ready-made community are attracting more Jewish families to the North Valley.
- Latest Remap Plan Has New O.C. House Seat : Redistricting: It's given better odds for passage than two rivals but does not create a Latino district in county.
- JOUST FOR FUN : Golden West College Becomes a Bustling English Shire for a Renaissance A'Faire
- OJAI : Heart Attack Victim Urges CPR Training
- Suit Charges City Animal Agency Bias : Courts: A former worker claims she was subjected to sexual and racial harassment.
- County Gets $1 Million to Help Buy Parkland
- Schuller Doctors Hope He Can Soon Leave Hospital
- PLACENTIA : Bill Rekindles Fight Over School Choice
- Venturans' Most Popular Cultural Event Was Elsewhere
- Air Quality Report
- Throop Is Convicted of Murder in 2 Killings : Trial: He is also found guilty of a 'special-circumstance' allegation, making him eligible for life in prison without parole.
- GROSSMONT 2-A LEAGUE : In Its Wing-T, Santana Poses One of 3 Threats
- Goaltender Mark Fitzpatrick of the New York...
- Prep Football '91 : Small Schools
- S&P; Takes Harder Look at Ratings of Insurance Firms
- U.S. Launches Reform of Its Auctions for Notes, Bonds : Securities: The Treasury will require dealers' customers to provide it with written confirmation of large, winning bids before it parcels out the issues.
- Disabled Youth Get Help on Way to College
- BEHIND THE WHEEL 1992 JAGUAR XJS : A Good Bad Habit
- * Curt Gunther; Photographer Recorded Beatles' Tour
- NEWPORT BEACH : Reserve Fund Covers Shortfall for Schools
- Attorneys Seek Settlement in A's Bandit Bank Case
- Two Freshmen Get Head Start for the Aztecs : College football: Scott, Faulk contribute in first game for SDSU.
- AIDS: Hollywood's Hot and Cold Attitude : Benefit: A fund-raiser at Universal Amphitheatre on Sunday reflects the caring side of the industry.
- Donations Save DARE Program
- Ex-Charger Pleads Not Guilty to Rape
- Day Other Shoe Finally Dropped : Economics: Tribune's demise has long been rumored. But delivery of the actual news stunned both editors and reporters.
- CITY HARBOR LEAGUE : New Saints Coach Has a Wish--and Wishbone
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Colts' Bentley May Be Out for Season
- Rucker, Glendale to Open Season Against Alhambra
- Jurisprudence
- AZTEC UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : Luginbill Reminds Defense: 'We Haven't Proven Anything'
- Van Halen All Smiles at Pacific
- INTERNATIONAL
- O.C. Thrifts on Win Streak in 2nd Profitable Quarter
- The Coffee Revolution : Good to the Bottom of the Plate
- Democrats' Bill Could Derail Bush Bank-Reform Plan : Finance: It would prohibit commercial corporations from owning banks and not allow banks to enter the insurance business.
- BANKING
- Upgrading to Microsoft's MS-DOS 5.0
- The Coffee Revolution : Cupping: An Introduction
- Rosemead : INS Office Sought for Valley
- Democrats Skeptical on Thomas Testimony : Court: He denies ever discussing Roe vs. Wade with friends or reading anti-abortion article he once praised.
- 'These Little Bosses' Irritate Workers--Taxi Drivers Revolt
- Soviet Troops to Leave Cuba, Gorbachev Says
- No Statute of Limitations on Justice
- Surprise Recordings Lend Further Drama to Surrogacy Custody Case : Hearing: Tapes of alleged phone exchanges contradict father's version, Elvira Jordan's attorney says. But using records not in evidence is called 'grandstanding.'
- Renters' Credit, Revived by Gotch, Passes Senate
- D.A. Seeks Opinion on Local Officials Settling Suits in Private : Brown Act: Michael D. Bradbury asks the state attorney general whether resolving litigation behind closed doors violates open-meeting laws.
- Roath, Donato Lead Master's in Soccer
- Caffrey Returns, Whittier Christian Reloads : Small schools: Veteran coach in charge of Heralds again. With only 14 seniors, he'll try to maintain momentum of a perfect season.
- CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE SOCCER PREVIEW : Ass'ad Takes Global View of Recruiting for Matadors
- GOLF : Add Barber, 75, to List of Ageless Wonders
- Jerry Lewis' MD Telethon
- Jerry Brown
- Mercy for a Young Girl
- Parents Stand Behind Beleaguered Principal
- Pets Are the Intruders
- Jerry Lewis' MD Telethon
- Jerry Lewis' MD Telethon
- Mall Fix-Up Madness
- Jerry Lewis' MD Telethon
- Dayworkers Need a Place
- Columnist Al Martinez is scheduled to undergo...
- Oyster Scan
- Democrats
- Recognition for Slovenia, Croatia
- MOVIES - Sept. 12, 1991
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- OTHER NEWS - Sept. 12, 1991
- Obituaries - Sept. 12, 1991
- TELEVISION - Sept. 12, 1991
- TELEVISION - Sept. 12, 1991
- Names in the News - Sept. 12, 1991
- TORRANCE'S SECRET CASE AGAIST MOBIL : Document Alleges Hazards at Refinery : Lawsuit: Confidential draft of legal brief asserts that Mobil officials took a "Band-Aid approach" to repairs and tried to downplay hazards.
- Incumbents Hope for Best as Districts Are Redrawn
- LIGHT STYLE : Go Fish
- YEREVAN BOUND: Supervisor Gaddi H. Vasquez will...
- ROAD SHOW: Selly Jenny created "Memories in...
- Lithuania Denies Charges on Clearing War Criminals : Nazis: But the Wiesenthal Center reiterates that it has proof of at least two rehabilitations. And it expects evidence of more.
- TILT: Surfers aren't thrilled about the new...
- Gates Resumes Dance on Date of Retirement : Police: The chief says he is rethinking intention to leave in April. His indecision sparks chorus of criticism.
- Boy, 3, Hurt When Snagged by Escalator : Accident: He is still in intensive care after frantic effort to free him from device last weekend at MainPlace/Santa Ana.
- Congressional Latino District Gains Support : Reapportionment: House Democrats release three proposals to create a new seat in the northeastern San Fernando Valley.
- City and County Take Aim at Gangs : Crime: Westminster officers and a county prosecutor and probation officer will team up in what may be the first such unit in the state.
- Mild Report on Sheriff's Dept. Challenged : Law enforcement: Block's staff document finds fewer deficiencies than in LAPD. Critics question the review's timing and substance.
- Zapped Duck: Crisp, Not Tough
- The Java Edition : How to Be a Coffee Snob
- Pullout Hailed, but U.S. Hard-Liners Insist Soviets Go Further : Cuba: Anti-Castro conservatives want Moscow to cut off all help as a condition for U.S. aid to Moscow and the republics.
- SLUMP: Private contributions to UC Irvine were...
- 14 Die in Texas as Commuter Plane Crashes : Disaster: Witnesses say the Brazilian-built twin-engine aircraft exploded before plunging into a cornfield 60 miles southwest of Houston.
- White House Maps Gates Hearings Strategy
- Cost of Food, Not Lack of It, Hurts Soviets
- ORANGE COUNTY
- Panel Gets Subpoena Power for Sheriff's Inquiry
- World IN BRIEF : YUGOSLAVIA : Violence Flares in Croatia, Kosovo
- Fashion: FALL ISSUE : Big Bangs Theory
- Theft From BCCI Foiled by a Missing New Moon : Scandal: Manager in Sri Lanka took $10 million. But a bank in Oman didn't close for holiday on schedule.
- VENTURA : Schools Report Drop in Developer Fees
- INS Sees Smooth Sailing for Filipino Sailor's Residency
- Board OKs Redrawn Boundaries : Representation: A Latino group accuses the county of strengthening Supervisor John K. Flynn's reelection chances.
- Man Killed Crossing Street; Driver Attacked
- OXNARD : Federal Housing Repair Grant Sought
- SAN CLEMENTE : No Takers for Ugly but Historic Hut
- Jenco Tells of Vow to Captives : Hostages: The priest held by terrorists for 19 months promised not to forget the other kidnaping victims in Lebanon.
- 2 Arrested in Protest at Encinitas Plant
- Punk or Traditional, There's a Polka for All Persuasions
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Avery Looks Sharp as Braves Take Over First by Beating Giants
- Fishing You Can Sink Teeth Into : Some Anglers Bring a Gun Along in Case of Trouble With Mako Sharks, but Tricarico Prefers to Grab Them by the Tail Aboard the Jawbreaker
- Basketball
- "MacArthur Singularity," a 38-foot-tall black granite sculpture...
- TV Ratings : Baby Bundy Boosts 'Married' Viewers
- 'Nun' Opens 'Lost' French Film Series
- Fashion: FALL ISSUE : ON A Skate
- The Hollywood Threat to Madison Avenue : Advertising: The stock in trade of ad agencies has always been ideas, so why is Coca-Cola going to Michael Ovitz?