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TELEVISION - May 18, 1992
TV REVIEW : Uncompelling 'Calendar Girl'
STAGE REVIEW : Feminist 'Alice' Still Funny in New Edition
Sleuth Uncovers Mighty Gems in KPBS Archives
Miscellany
Tony Rominger of Switzerland overcame three falls...
AMERICA'S CUP : COMMENTARY : To Cayard, Koch a Winner Only on Water
Cal Lutheran Eliminates Tritons : College baseball: Kingsmen win in rout, 10-0, but are too tired to laugh after a tough Division III playoff series.
Boxing
A Report Card on Pay : How 100 State CEOs' Compensation Jibes With Their Firms' Performance
JAPAN
Making Time for Career While Off the Job : Women who leave the work force for family can minimize wage loss when they return by continuing to develop their skills.
CHINA
From Buttonwood to Buttoned Down
The Car for No Reason
Campbell's Differences : THE AD
Weicker of Connecticut Wins Courage Award
Las Vegas Police Battle Mob After Apparent Racial Attack
Bush Uses Barbs in Questioning Perot's Tactics
TAIWAN
Why Products Are Unavailable in Some States
A Bigger Fungus Among Us? 1,500-Acre Organism Claimed
WHERE THE CANDIDATES STAND ON Trade
A History of Mental Instability--and Man Still Gets His License
Li'l Monster and Bone Offer Nation New Image of Gangs : Fame: The onetime gangbangers seize upon media attention to call for empowerment in the community.
Lavish GOP Donor Reportedly Tried to Trade on Connections
CAMARILLO : Temporary Traffic Measures Planned
A Pacifist Takes to the Battlefield : John Dickinson went to prison instead of the Gulf War. Now his political stance threatens his future as a teacher.
A SPECIAL REPORT: BOOKSELLERS CONVENTION
OAS Tightens Trade Embargo Against Haiti
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / U.S. SENATE : Seymour's Challengers Oppose Federal Riot Aid : Politics: Senator would exclude those convicted of disturbance-related crimes from assistance. Dannemeyer and Allen joined in the three-way debate.
Bus Falls into River; 22 Die
S. Korean Race Narrows as Ruling Party Entrant Quits
OTHER NEWS - May 18, 1992
It's Not a Wrap
U.S.-Canada Trade Gets Contentious : Commerce: The increase in friction since a market-opening agreement four years ago may bode ill for a pact with Mexico.
9 Killed as Police Fire on Bangkok Protesters : Thailand: Democracy supporters demand resignation of general as prime minister. More than 200 are hurt.
Civil Rights Bill Would Affect Sex Bias Cases, English on Job
Houses Swept Away by Floods in Northern Iran
Key Lawmaker, Barr Clash Over Secret Iraq Data
Chinese Activist Sues Over Alleged Beating
Economic Reality Cools Promise of Prosperity : Recession: The grim realization sets in that Orange County will never go back to days of endless growth.
3 Killed as Police Fire on Bangkok Protesters : Thailand: Democracy supporters demand resignation of general as prime minister. More than 200 are hurt.
A weekly window on the 1992 elections . : Clarifying Nathanson Ties Is the Name of the Game
Guard Units Ordered to Leave L.A. : Riots: Governor takes action after police agencies assure him they can protect the public. Only a small 'ready response' military team will remain.
MOTHER RUSSIA
Parents React to Athletics for Youngsters
For Karcher, Compensation Comes in More Than One Bite
Autos? Some Execs Drive a Good Deal
Respected Board Should Declare Recession Over to Restore Confidence
TRAVELING IN STYLE : SIDE TRIPS : The Latest Buzz
John's Passion : ALL THE PRETTY HORSES By Cormac McCarthy (Alfred A. Knopf: $21; 298 pp.)
Pasadena Woman Wins Graduate Fellowship
Heeeere's Trivia
Manatee Club Battles Audubon Society
Scholarships Awarded to 6 Arcadia Seniors
Sentencing Ends Widow's Ordeal : Justice: The bullet that killed Raymond Shield 20 months ago ended a marriage of 39 years. The killer's death sentence brought an uneasy resolution for Jeneane Shield.
New President of Stanford to Take Hot Seat : Education: Gerhard Casper must help the school recover from scandal. He also must adjust to a campus that likes football as much as academics.
No Laughing Matter : Comic about serial killer Dahmer is deplorably irresponsible
Centinela Schools Sued by 3 Black Employees
NCAA SOFTBALL REGIONALS : Titans Resort to Homers, Win First Two Games
NCAA SOFTBALL : Gutierrez Powers UCLA Past Utah, 7-2
INDIANAPOLIS 500: DAILY REPORT : Coroner Says Head Injury Killed Marcelo
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Other nonleague games:
Here's One Scene We Know Shakespeare Didn't Write
Ferro Guilty of 1 Explosives Charge : Trial: The jury found that the member of the Alpha 66 Cuban exile group possessed C-4 plastic but didn't have the ingredients for a bomb. He will be sentenced June 17.
Casualties of a War Waged by Criminals : * Monument in Brea Is a Sad Reminder of Our Inability to Stem Society's Violence
Intensive Care Demanded in Expansion of Hoag Hospital : Planning: Neighbors and doctors worry about increased traffic, decreased open space, proximity to an earthquake fault and gas from wells.
3 Killed, 1 Wounded in Shootings
Wind Turbines Generate a Health Hazard for Birds
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Grossmont Freshman Rides Out Storm, Wins
10 QUESTIONS / JOE ELLIOTT : Def Leppard: Famously Faceless
'Golden Parachutes' Cushion Ousters
Firm Had Something Up Its Sleeves : Marketing: Founded in '71, Starter Sportswear has seen sales of team jackets mushroom to $200 million a year. 'We sell fantasy,' says the company founder.
LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Peter Ueberroth : A Man of Privilege Aims to Get Down and Dirty to Rebuild L.A.
12-Year-Old Pegs Neighbor as Missing Illinois Boy : Custody: A photo in a magazine leads to the arrest of the father. The youngster who identified the 5-year-old had once been abducted by a parent.
Bracing for an Economic Nose-Dive : Firm Was Key in Rise of S.D.'s Middle Class
Reasons for Celebrating : Fillmore: No-frills May Festival brings out thousands with its small-town fare. One local calls it a 'rite of passion.'
COLLEGE BASEBALL : NCAA DIVISION III REGIONALS : Cal Lutheran Moves Within 1 Win of Title After Split
AUTO RACING : Davey Allison's NASCAR Dominance Nearly Total
Portland Comes Out Blazing, Routs Utah : NBA playoffs: Porter makes six three-pointers, Trail Blazers shoot 63% in first half of 113-88 victory.
It All Comes Together for Lyn St. James
U.S. Volleyball Team Earns 'A' Against Japan : Volleyball: Squad opens its World League schedule with a three-game victory.
At 92, Artist Still Animated : Walter Lantz is busy autographing cels, raising funds for charity : and enthusiastically recalling many years in Hollywood
Home Improvement : Do-It-Yourself Kitchen Lighting
STYLE : FASHION : A '50s Flashback
Strong Tactics : He's an Industrialist; He's an Environmentalist. Can the Head of the Rio Earth Summit Exploit That Contradiction to Save the World?
Spring Is the Perfect Time for Your Skin to Come Clean
Three Forums for Candidates Set
Aerojet Electronic Systems Division of Azusa has...
Carolina Cows Cotton to Some Fluffy Extra Fiber in Their Diet
Experts Study Why Carrots a Day, and Other Veggies, Keep Us Healthy : Medicine: Throughout the world, scientists research fruit, vegetable and grain components that may combat cancer, heart disease.
Dad Saluted for Courageous Act
Judges Picked by Wilson Are Often Contributors : Politics: A fourth of governor's appointees donated to his campaign. Advisers insist payments have no impact.
COUNTYWIDE : At Least 9 Apply for College Board Spot
Brea's 75th Birthday Marked by Nostalgic Parade, Picnic
Blyleven's Comeback Is a Different Story
He's No Bluff in Preakness : Horse racing: McCarron rides Pine Bluff in strong stretch run that wins by three-quarters of a length.
And for Carson's Supporting Cast, a Void
Encountering a Friendlier Social Order at Sea : Cruise passengers can smile because of the relaxed pace and freedom of movement.
As the Court Turns : TURNING RIGHT: The Making of the Rehnquist Supreme Court, By David G. Savage (John Wiley & Sons: $22.95; 458 pp.)
Better Late Than Never--Sephardic Jews Savor Spain's Apology : Religion: 500 years after their ancestors were exiled, community welcomes gesture of reconciliation.
Sierra Madre : Council Gets Budget Plan
Newspaperman's Death a Mystery : Investigation: The West Virginia publisher had vigorously criticized the Ku Klux Klan. Police say he may have been shot by a burglar.
Carnaval King Has a Name Befitting His Royal Role
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / U.S. SENATE : Feinstein Intensifies Focus on Feminist Issues
Seal Beach Pier Fire's Cause Still Unknown : Repairs: Investigators 'feel comfortable' it wasn't arson, but what sparked blaze is yet to be determined. Structure is closed indefinitely while officials assess damage to lifeguard tower and midsection.
Conference Looks at the Hardships Faced by Some in Jewish Divorces : Religion: Without a bill of divorcement called a get , a woman cannot remarry. Some spouses are using this to exploit their estranged partners.
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : McDowell Handed His First Defeat, 7-2
THE HOUSE
Treasure Chest of Props : Little Shop of Wonders Is Popular With Hollywood
A series of free business-related seminars will...
Candidates Reflect on Rioting After King Beating Verdict
Family Outraged After Killing by Officer
ELECTIONS / 23RD STATE SENATE DISTRICT : 2 Foes Say Incumbent Is Avoiding Scrutiny : Sen. Herschel Rosenthal's legislative work forced him to cancel a televised debate and other appearances, a spokesman contends.
Bringing Vietnamese Music to America
NATIVE UPRISING
Reasons for Celebrating : Oxnard: Strawberry Festival opens with a record crowd. But some say field workers are overlooked.
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Marquetry Avoids Heavy Load by Entering LeRoy Handicap
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Courier Beats Steeb, Meets Costa in Final
Collins Advances at Lower Trestles
Fear of Angels
TRAVELING IN STYLE : SIDE TRIPS : The Sun Also Cruises
Swimmers Beware of Faulty Pool Lights
Assessor Says Service Free for Exemptions
IN EXCESS
Digging for Knowledge in Israel : Volunteers are welcome to explore Beth Shean site year-round.
G. K. Funston; Popularized Stock Market
Tattoo Registry for Pets Helps Fight Booming Trade in Stolen Cats, Dogs : Crime: Petnapers sell animals for research, breeding, dogfights and sometimes even for their fur and meat.
Clinton Spars Cautiously With Possible Foe Perot : Politics: He forsakes his usual style of attack in an effort to prevail without offending the Texan's backers.
5 Women Found Slain in Oklahoma City House
Nyuk! Nyuk! Nyuk! It's a Three Stooges...
GOP Winning Race for Funds, Topping Democrats by 3 to 1
Roadwork: Major projects for the week of May 17-23
Suspects in Beating of Trucker Are Entitled to Bail, Families Say
There's No Escaping L.A., Even on a Trip to East Coast
Notes about your surroundings.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE REGIONAL BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : Rancho Santiago Must Win 2 Today
Readers Get In Their Digs About School's Image, Teen Parents
LB Wilson's Passanisi Wins Gym Title
Heart of America Ties to Cup Winner are Few
Marina Beats Edison, 9-4, to Gain Playoff Berth
Why Is Nirvana Missing From a Heavenly Tour Season?
Museums Where Learning Is Play : Forget dusty corridors and hushed tones, these child-friendly galleries teach but don't preach.
Korean-Americans See Need for Political Power : Communities: An insular group hit by the riots realizes it must overcome generational rifts and forge coalitions.
Southwest Water Company announced that Michael O....
Reaching Out and Touching Everyone : Angelenos in so many ways help the city get back on its feet
Voracious African Snails, in State Illegally, Hunted
San Pedro Emerged the Winner in the 'Great Free Harbor Fight' : History: In 1896, railroad tycoon Collis Huntington was all set to make Santa Monica the official port of Los Angeles. Then a young senator intervened.
GOLF ROUNDUP : King Stays in Control at LPGA Championship
BASEBALL: DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Trammell Out for 6 Weeks
Blackhawks Tee Off on Oilers, 8-2, in Opener : NHL playoffs: Roenick and Larmer score two goals apiece, but role players also contribute as Chicago takes 1-0 lead over Edmonton.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE STATE SOFTBALL : Cypress Hangs On, Needs 2 Victories Today for Title
America's Cup is America 3's : Yachting: U.S. boat sails to 44-second victory over Il Moro to win series, 4-1.
Hurricane Bette : BETTE DAVIS: A Biography By Barbara Leaming (Simon & Schuster: $25; 359 pp.) : ME AND JEZEBEL: When Bette Davis Came to Dinner and Stayed By Elizabeth Fuller (Berkley Books: $4.99; 256 pp.)
THE ART OF THE CELTS by...
TRAVELING IN STYLE : THE OLD MAN And the SOUTHERN SEA : A Novelist Known for Tackling Big Themes Gives Himself a Big 85th Birthday Present: a Cruise to the Mysterious Waters of Antarctica
Trust Me On This : As True as a Crisp Left Hook
TRAVELING IN STYLE : SCOTCH AND WATER : With Spectacular Seas and Whisky All Around, This Luxury Voyage Through the Isles and Inlets of Scotland's Wild Northwestern Coast Is a Whole New Kind of Princess Cruise
For a wacky weekend in San Francisco,...
SOLUTIONS
Death Unlocks 20-Year Secret of Mate's Mysterious Past
COLUMN ONE : L.A. County Found Armed, Dangerous : Increasingly, it is a place where residents do not leave home without a gun in their pocket or their car. Proliferation of weapons has changed the everyday activities of many.
COLLEGE SOFTBALL : NCAA REGIONAL PLAYOFFS : Fresno State Ends Northridge Season With Power, Finesse
ROAD WARRIORS III: Now that Bruce Springsteen...
STAGE : The Marshall Plan : Garry Marshall, a whopping success in TV and movies, is staging a play he's co-written and talking of opening a small theater
ROAD WARRIORS II: The Chili Peppers, a...
Rethinking the Period Movement, One More Time
TRAVELING IN STYLE : LAST CHANCE MEXICO : Puerto Escondido and Puerto Angel on the Oaxaca Coast Are Mexican : Beaches as They Used to Be--Cheap, Beautiful and Real
This Is the Winter of Listeners' Disc-content
THE BIZ
TRAVELING IN STYLE : OUR OWN PRIVATE ISLAND : Mustique Is an Exclusive Caribbean Paradise for the Likes of Mick Jagger and Princess Margaret--but for a Price, Anyone Can Share the Fantasy
CLIQUES
STYLE : GARDENS : Inner Space
This Is the Winter of Listeners' Disc-content
TV News' Coverage of Riots
ISID, Joffrey Friends Will Sponsor Showcase House
IT TAKES TWO TO TANGLE : The Nation's Biggest Fault Line Stretches From New York to Los Angeles
Blythe's Spirit
Louis Malle at Home: One of France's...
117-Year-Old Woman's Secret? Attitude
Leona Helmsley Moved to Minimum Security
Transplant Program Marks Eighth Year
It's Time to Reform Campaign Reform : * Measure T Would Do the Job and Deserves Support
SAN DIEGO : Vigil Over Cuts Staged at SDSU
SAN DIEGO : 11 Arrested, Jailed in Soliciting Sting
Singin' the Weeping Water Blues ( Sotto Voce , by Request)
AMERICA'S CUP : 1992 Cup Came, Saw, Vanished
Gutierrez Powers UCLA Past Utah, 7-2
COMMENTARY : Images of Fire, Rifles Politicize Athletes
THE NBA : Uphill Climb Just Got Steeper for the Lakers
435 North Disdains the Trendy
Future Still Holds Wealth of Opportunities
Here's How to Ensure a Happy Camping Trip : Bruises, blisters and burns may not sound significant, but they can ruin an outdoor experience.
Wonders of Nature on Big Sur Walk
El Monte : AIDS Program for Parents
5 Die in N. Carolina Crash
The Pasadena Employee Assistance Consortium will hold...
LAKE VIEW TERRACE: The Los Angeles City...
Wood Shop Is Designed to Build Character as It Builds Furniture
Algerian Female Runner Feels Pressure, Too
Education First, Babies Later: Good Idea : * Innovative, State-Funded Sex Education Program Tackles Teen Pregnancy Problem
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Bonds Has Grand Slam, but Padres Top That
70-Year-Old Symonds Wins Saugus Main
Saddleback's Fouret Wins Tennis Title in Three-Set Match
Eleven NBA Teams Hope for Lottery Jackpot: O'Neal
Laufenberg Injured in World League Game
Pay Slashed for Quarter of People at the Top : The cuts are blamed on declining earnings, shareholder anger and legislative furor.
Discovering the Homespun Gentility of Lisbon : The compact and inexpensive Portuguese capital contains the treasures of an empire.
Gathers Movie Needed Players
Traveling in Style
Down-to-Earth Domestic Vacations : One is a motor-coach trip that begins in Chicago, another a rail journey to Oregon.
RESTAURANTS : STEALTH SUSHI : In a Quiet Neighborhood, a New Japanese Restaurant Makes Culinary Noise
La Puente : Drama on Gang Life
Wilson Agrees to Extend Loan Repayment Date
Sierra Autocars Inc. has expanded its Monrovia...
Thousands Greet Shuttle's Touchdown : Space: About 125,000 view the desert landing. Rescue of satellite highlights Endeavour's maiden voyage.
Boy Chasing Ball Is Hit by Car
COLLEGE BASEBALL : STATE REGIONAL FINALS : Pierce Pulls Out Another Victory, 5-4
L.A.'s Showtime Becomes Crunchtime in New York
Archibald Willard's 'Spirit' Lives--Again and Again
New Mexico Town Understands the True Value of Pie : Americana: The community became a tourist spot because of its desserts. But the chief cook has closed her shop, at least temporarily, because of a 1989 traffic accident.
NAMES AND NUMBERS
COMMENTARY : Recession? Regional Sports Networks Eye Double-Digit Growth
PREPS : Tournament Was Turning Point for South Torranace
A look inside Hollywood and the movies : L.A. STORIES : Crips Saga in Development
Previn's 'Die Fledermaus' Lacks Abandon
JOHNNY CARSON'S 30--YEAR REIGN : Significant Moments
PADRES UPDATE : Notebook : Stephenson Stars for the Stars While Awaiting Call from Padres
A look inside Hollywood and the movies : TOTO-LY AWESOME! : Somewhere, Under the Rainbow . . .
TELEVISION : COMMENTARY : Grand Illusionist : Johnny Carson's sleight of hand disguised 'The Tonight Show's' flaws for 30 years; he departs with his reputation secure
Housing Benefits Ease the Trouble of Relocating
Booklet Tells How to Cope With Loans When in Financial Straits
TRAVELING IN STYLE : SIDE TRIPS : Dry Wit
Inn of the Environmentally Correct : Big Sur's First New Resort in Two Decades Blends With Its Surroundings--but at a Price
TRAVELING IN STYLE : TAKING THE WATERS : In Belgium, Visitors to the Original Spa Find Themselves Immersed in a World of Romantic Landscapes, Miraculous Springs and the Ghosts of Czars
New Communities
Home Improvement : Vinegar and Soda May Sweeten Refrigerator
Old-Timer Sports Leagues: Some Hits, Some Strikeouts : Marketing: Events where older athletes retain their skills--such as golf--become big business. Those where skills are harder to maintain--such as baseball--have flopped.
The Apple Never Falls Far Enough From the Tree : THE PLAGIARIST By Benjamin Cheever (Atheneum: $20; 322 pp.)
'Thelma' Buys Hills Hideout
Domestic Hotel Chain Discounts
Gardening : Grow Your Own Exotic Citrus Fruit
Mixing Do-It-Yourself With Help by Pros
OPENING THE CIA'S GATES
Selecting a Contractor
Rural Roots Nurture Small-Town Feeling : Santa Paula: Treelined streets and reminders of a vanishing era attract visitors and new residents.
Idaho Gothic : Other American Towns Have Been Haunted by Rumors of Rampant Satanism and Human Sacrifice. But Rupert, Idaho, Is Different. Rupert, Idaho, Has the Body of Baby X.
Of Camels, Yurts and The FBI : OWEN LATTIMORE AND THE "LOSS" OF CHINA By Robert P. Newman (University of California Press: $30; 649 pp.)
Prepaying for Airline Seats Can Help Save Time : Tickets: Process makes it convenient for the recipient, who is usually in another city. But buyers should beware of a non-refundable fee in the price.
Players at Their Own Game : THE CLUB RULES: Power, Money, Sex, and Fear--How It Works in Hollywood By Paul Rosenfield (Warner Books: $19.95; 352 pp.)
STYLE : ARCHITECTURE : A Loft in the Sky
Severance No Cheap Thing
Pay Is Healthy at National Medical Enterprises : The five top executives at the hospital operating firm brought home a total of $35.5 million last year.
Armor All Chief Got Incentives Up Front
TRAVELING IN STYLE : Gorgeous Gorge : Part Washington, Part Oregon, This Stretch of the Columbia River Is So Beautiful It's Almost Dangerous
The World Outside the Pictures : FRANK CAPRA: The Catastrophe of Success By Joseph McBride (Simon & Schuster: $27.50; 655 pp.)
TRAVELING IN STYLE : SIDE TRIPS : Specfic Snapper
TRAVELING IN STYLE : WATER, WATER, EVERYWHERE
TRAVELING IN STYLE : SPLASH! : With Hundreds of Cascades and Pools, Kansas City is Quite Possibly the Fountain Capital of the World
MAYA ANGELOU: Of Religion and Rainbows
Brown Takes Jabs at Clinton on Arkansas Campaign Stops
New York City's Secluded Gardens Provide Escape from Urban Blight : Hustle and bustle seem miles away amid the flower beds in three public properties.
DIVERSIONS : A Visit to L.A.'s Victorian Past : Heritage Square Museum Tours Show Off Restoration and Results of Special Partnership
New Communities
New Munich Airport Stresses Ease of Travel
Judge Assails High Court Again : Law: 9th Circuit's Reinhardt says justices do not care about minorities. He says the federal system stands 'as a symbol of white power.'
Greg Zerovnik, of Claremont, president of Zerovnik...
Bush Assails U.S. Pessimists in SMU Speech
Spies Who Won't Come in From the Cold War : Intelligence: Despite the easing of tensions between the United States and Russia, the CIA is still spooked.
Enter the Spin Doctors : THE CAMPAIGN OF THE CENTURY: Upton Sinclair's Race for Governor of California and the Birth of Media Politics, By Greg Mitchell (Random House: $27.50; 582 pp.)
Medical Terms Given New Twist for Eskimos
A Tale of Two Cities : Demographics: Once both farming communities, Moorpark is now the county's richest town while Santa Paula struggles as the poorest.
Not Running for Office : As Olympics Approach, Morceli Has Politics on His Mind
Sight and Sound of Healing : Scott Dunn has wedded diverse talents--as an eye surgeon and a concert pianist--to benefit the underprivileged
Tribal Buzz, Dulcet Doo-Wop
Starting Over : For Cambodian Merchant, It's Not Question of If, but How
Amy Heckerling's Look Who's Talking (KABC Sunday...
U.N. Peacekeeping Convoy Pulls Out of Bosnia Amid New Battles
Souter, Thomas Are Supreme Court's Least-Wealthy Members
WHERE THE CANDIDATES STAND ON: WELFARE
Money. Power. Prestige. With so much at stake, Anna Wintour of Vogue and Liz Tilberis of Harper's Bazaar are locked in a . . . : Clash of the Titans
ELECTIONS 49TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : 3 Incumbents Clash in Roles as Endorsers
BUSHWHACKER : THE PRESIDENT FACES A CRISIS, BUT WHAT'S HIS URBAN AGENDA?
SAN DIEGO : Logan Heights Man Wounded in Fight
Goldsmith Is Proven Leader in 75th : His record of service speaks louder than opponent Youngkin's vague rhetoric
Rodeo Days Kick Up the Dust : Contest: Annual Rancho Santa Margarita Fiesta event draws 8,000 spectators. The fun continues today.
Lunch Turns Out to Be a Degrading Experience
Tijuana Offers a Friendly Lesson to L.A. : Society: Human kindness goes a long way to make the Mexican community feel safer than the riot-torn city to the north.
COLLEGE SPORTS : Birdies Flying Around Bay Area
Ladeda, a Swimmer Without a Team, Wins Twice
Football
After Tokyo, Powell Comes Down to Earth at 29-2 1/2 in Modesto : Track: Jump is wind-aided, but it's enough to show that his 29-4 1/2 was no fluke.
THE HIGH SCHOOLS : Notre Dame Spared Bother of Playoff Tiebreaker After Chaminade Ends Long Skid
COMMENTARY : Words of Wisdom While Waiting
Epic Picture, Epic Dreams : Ron Howard & Co. go all-out in making 'Far and Away,' a $60-million historical romance, and then marketing it against action sequels
Panel OKs Record Penalties Against Developer : Environment: Coastal Commission requires Sheldon Gordon to buy 80 acres in Escondido Canyon and donate it as parkland in exchange for building four mansions in Sweetwater Mesa.
A Guide to the Best of Southern California : DESIGN : Picture This
N. Korean 'Lab' Could Make Plutonium, Atom Chief Says
Chill With Bill