- Stock Car Pioneer, NASCAR Founder France Dies at 82
- Miscellany
- Increasing Incomes Bring Out Consumers in China : Retail: A new breed of buyer is flooding into department stores looking for top-quality goods.
- AARON L. LOVEJOY
- BOOK REVIEW : Seeing the Poverty and Riches of the Spirit : THE FAMISHED ROAD, <i> by Ben Okri,</i> Nan A. Talese/Doubleday, $22.50, 500 pages
- Children of the Night Find Shelter : Van Nuys: The $2-million facility still needs a state license. Then young prostitutes can move in and stay for 60 days while they try to change their lives.
- BUENA PARK : Council OKs Plan to Improve Peak Park
- McNall Might Take His Rocket and Go Home
- MINOR LEAGUE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : J.T. Snow Wants a Major Promotion
- Norton: One Punch Gets Him Into Hall of Fame
- RACING ROUNDUP : Alydeed Lives Up to 1-20 Odds
- GOLF ROUNDUP : Trevino's Bogey Paves Way for Bies' Victory
- Celibacy: Is It Holy Vow or Sacred Cow?
- Check-Cashing Firms Facing Curbs : Banking: The Legislature is ready to pass a bill that would cap fees. Much of the industry favors the effort to stop abuses.
- Blacks Seek to Nurture an Entrepreneurial Class
- Thais Worry About Tourism Taking Big Hit : Hospitality: Shootings of pro-democracy protesters last month have already cut reservations, especially from Japan.
- HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STAR BASEBALL : Phillips Triple Gives Teams a Tie
- KTLA's 'Morning': Snap, Crackle, Pop : Offbeat Style Boosts Show to No. 1
- TV REVIEW : Vintage Guns N' Roses
- AN APPRECIATION : A Passion for Music--and Life : Guitarist Tony Rizzi's Long Career Is Remembered by Friends, Fans
- Sympathy, No Runs for Belcher in Loss : Baseball: Candiotti commiserates with former Dodger pitcher after shutting out Reds, 1-0.
- Pop and Jazz : Les Paul Delivers a Solid Set, Cocktail Lounge-Style
- Helms Needs Respirator After Surgery
- Nationalist Favored for Azerbaijani Presidency : Election: As voters get taste of democracy, the likely winner promises new approach to battle with Armenia.
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : City to Mark 35th Birthday Saturday
- Deciphering Graffiti Gives Police a Way to Monitor Gangs
- BUENA PARK : City Begins Summer Tourism Program
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Gonzalez's 3 Homers Carry Rangers, 5-4
- Pippen Gives Bulls a Fast, Fresh Start
- ART : Portrait of 'NEA Four' Supporter
- OTHER NEWS - June 8, 1992
- OTHER NEWS - June 8, 1992
- OTHER NEWS - June 8, 1992
- MOVIES - June 8, 1992
- MOVIES - June 8, 1992
- MOVIES - June 8, 1992
- TELEVISION - June 8, 1992
- TELEVISION - June 8, 1992
- Notes on a Scorecard - June 8, 1992
- Clinton at Work on Legislative '100-Day' Plan
- A SPECIAL REPORT: INTERNATIONAL TRADE
- Panel Seeks Way to Dismiss Gates : Police: Angry commissioners vote to request special counsel. But chief sets news conference today and may back down from threat to delay his retirement.
- Police, Revelers Clash at Gang Truce Barbecue
- A SPECIAL REPORT: INTERNATIONAL TRADE
- A SPECIAL REPORT: INTERNATIONAL TRADE
- A SPECIAL REPORT: INTERNATIONAL TRADE
- 'The Evening Star' by Larry McMurtry
- Perot Knows What Needs to Be Done, but Is He the One to Do It?
- * Steven C. Lablang has been named...
- * Peter Roth, who had been president...
- Six Projects Honored by Conservancy
- FICTION
- FICTION
- Orange County
- Officials Want to Dip Into Reserve Fund to Cover Cost of Major Projects : Budget: The plan is to spend $7 million for completion of the arts complex, high school gym expansion and a senior citizens center.
- Health Insurers Run Scared, Expect Reforms to Shake Up Industry
- Roofer Turns Attention To Skewering Lawyers : Publications: Revenge fuels a monthly newsletter project aimed at making life hell for attorneys.
- An Inside Look at a Nielsen Family
- Behind Quiet Storefront, a Movement Gathers Steam : Politics: Sherman Oaks headquarters are swamped in volunteers' rush to jump on the Ross Perot bandwagon.
- Race for Medical Cure Also a Contest for Funds : Research: The federal government spends $2 billion on AIDS, the same as cancer, and perhaps it should. But arriving at a decision is as much a political choice as a scientific one.
- Clinton Buys 30 Minutes on NBC to Air Forum
- Wallace Stegner : Environmentalism Remains the Key For the Emblematic California Writer
- Nationalism in Western Europe Throws Up Detours on Road to Unity : Community: The EC looked to be a done deal. But now that Denmark is resisting giving up some of what makes it a nation, troubles may lie ahead.
- How to Create Welfare Hostels for the Intellect : Education: Truth be told, the Parental Choice Amendment is a bailout measure for church-run schools and a sop to the wealthy.
- SAN DIEGO : Coast Guard Rescues to Highlight Event
- Many Hands Open the Door to Housing : * Cooperation Results in Affordable Irvine Apartments
- THOUSAND OAKS : Dog Unsuccessful in Search for Woman
- L.A. Truce Has Little Effect on Local Latino Gangs : Crime: Violence continues unabated in the San Fernando Valley. Experts say the rivalries are deeply rooted and sometimes span several generations.
- Bingo Hall Shuts Doors After Court Appeal Fails : Charities: The Woodland Hills hall is refused a judicial order to allow it to stay open. It was accused of paying its employees.
- COMMENTARY / HORSE RACING : Winning a Triple Crown Triply Tough
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Righetti Returns to Starting
- Karros Gets a Head Start on Stardom
- Finally, A.P. Indy Is a Star : Belmont Stakes: After being forced to skip the first two races of the Triple Crown, he wins in second-fastest time ever.
- Pepperdine Never Wavers : NCAA final: Pitching and defense help the Waves hold off the Titans, 3-2, for their first baseball championship.
- Security Deposit Has Tenant Feeling 'Insecure'
- Homeless Burden Should Fall on County's Shoulders
- Spicing Up the Garden
- Critics Assail Plan to Loosen Liquor Laws : Alcohol: Officials will wait for results of a community survey before deciding whether to allow beer and wine to be sold with food in restaurants.
- In Coal Miner's Daughter (KCOP Sunday at...
- Baldwin Park : New Radio System for Police
- Garlic Can Help Prevent Breast Cancer, Scientist Says
- Can Street Art Pave Way for Comeback? : Redevelopment: CRA will pay $175,00 for temporary artworks on Hollywood Boulevard. Critics say asphalt aesthetics are a waste of money.
- Coaches Put Interests of Proteges 1st : Prep track: Thousand Oaks' 1,600 relay team pulled from qualifying heat to keep Jones, Hanger fresh for upcoming meets.
- Challenges That Go With House Hunting
- Toyota Picks New CEO for Its U.S. Operations
- New Yorkers Volunteer to Polish City's Image
- Health Insurance Lobby Spends Millions on Debate Spin Control : Legislation: Industry reacts to increasing pressure on Congress for reforms. Unions, doctors, consumers also press their views.
- Parents Warned on Storage of Poisons
- Peril to Hippopotamuses Told in Extended Drought
- Probe Reaffirms Doctor Killed Huey Long in '35
- Anti-Tagging Efforts Keyed to Paint Sales
- U.S. Senate Asks Yeltsin to Return Sacred Hebrew Texts
- Alliance of Iraq Opposition Plans to Shape Hussein Ouster Strategy
- Pasadena : Life Sentence in Acid Case
- SDSU Cuts
- What Happens Next if Prop. 13 Is Overturned? : Taxes: Property owners who bought before 1978 fear financial calamity if measure is found unconstitutional.
- Dangers of Dumpster Food Is Focus of Video for Homeless : Film: Garden Grove couple's project has been distributed to shelters nationwide, but has been blasted by critics who say it encourages people to scavenge through garbage.
- COURTS: A judge is expected to rule...
- The Tarzana Chamber of Commerce will sponsor...
- Hardy Red Fox Called a Shock to the Ecosystem : Environment: Experts say the imported predator has threatened many native species and has to go. Animal rights groups oppose the move.
- 2,000 Sing for Unity, Healing After the Riots : Image: Rebuild L.A.'s anthem, 'Stand & Be Proud,' is recorded and taped for an album and video. Religious and community groups representing the city's diversity join the project.
- Police Thank-Yous : Foothill Division Invites 250 of Its Friends to a Neighborhood Barbecue
- 4-A BASEBALL : Irvine Blows Big Lead in Loss to South Hills
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Blyleven Third in Strikeouts
- HOLLYWOOD PARK : Owners Away, Fillies Do Pay
- COMMENTARY : Negro League Should Never Be Forgotten
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Clemens, Nagy Sharp for Boston
- WATER POLO / ALAMO CUP : Goalie Plays His Hunch, Leads U.S. Team Past Italy
- Museum-Grogged Youngsters Persuade Their Father to Be a Good Sport : He wants culture on the level of Socrates. The boys want soccer. No contest.
- THE BIZ
- Pro-Regime Fighters Move to Enforce Fragile Truce in Kabul
- Weather and Other Woes Delay Launch of Rocket
- Key Bush Reelection Aides Mix Business With Politics : Campaign: Top staffers are keeping their jobs as lobbyists, raising questions about ethics, dual loyalties.
- PACs Gave $73 Million to Congressional Candidates
- His Peace and Quiet Screeches to a Halt : Atwitter: A mockingbird shatters a neighborhood's serenity, and the only help in sight may be--the stork.
- Ticket Tax Would Aid School Athletics : Finances: Assembly bill proposes a 3% tax on tickets costing $5 or more to help fund existing programs.
- Singleton, Goebel Sign With Padres
- Miscellany
- A Bluff Walk to the Point at Gualala
- STYLE / HOME RENOVATION : Half-Past, Half-Present
- Ancient Rites Highlight Visit to Island of Sulawesi : Elaborate village funerals and hillside burial sites make Indonesia's Tana Toraja memorable.
- Slower Caribbean Lifestyle Persists on Puerto Rico's Mountain Roads : Lush forests, beaches and historic towns highlight tour of island's southwest.
- Freon Sniffing: South County's Hazardous Fad
- South Pasadena : Fining Hosts of Loud Parties
- British Literary Institution Lost Its Punch--and Its Subscribers : Media: The humor magazine was once a model for others around world. But changing times took their toll.
- Gravy Train : Luxury Rail Car Offers Passengers Gourmet Food, Hot Showers
- Credible Proposal in a Time of Fiscal Crisis : Willie Brown calls for a budget for two years instead of one
- PLATFORM : At What Cost?
- Deputy Wounded in Routine Stop
- Braves' Glavine Handcuffs Padres
- '89 Wave Recruits Are Class of '92 : College Series: Pepperdine wins first national championship in baseball with a 3-2 victory over Fullerton.
- HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS : Washington Runs to a Record in 100 : San Diego athletes: Southwest sprinter wins in 10.30. Helix's Das Neves repeats in the 1,600.
- NAMES AND NUMBERS
- Strike The Gold, Best Pal to Stay Home
- Olympic Trials
- HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL SOUTHERN SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES : Jimenez Leads Cypress in 5-A
- SOCCER : Harkes' Goal Gives U.S. Tie With Italy
- COMMENTARY : Ripken's Tough Luck: He's Tough and Lucky
- STEPPING UP: Sexual harassment isn't the only...
- A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : LIKE THEY CARE : <i> (OK, Think WayneSpeak Here) </i> MTV to the Oscars: Well, Ex-squeeze Us!
- WHERE'S GEORGE?: It has been almost two...
- ON-RAMP
- McMurtry Goes the Distance : THE EVENING STAR, <i> By Larry McMurtry (Simon & Schuster: $23; 637 pp.)</i>
- Sri Lankans Battered by 20-Inch Rainfall
- FREEWAY REPAIRS : Caltrans Issues Advisory About Freeway Work Areas
- Car Buying: A Game of Truth or Dare, Minus Madonna
- Diverse Group of Women Vying for House
- Fallout From a Primary
- 'Melon' Removal Sows Seeds of Sculptor's Discontent : Art: Hal Meltzer is none too happy that the city removed his work from its 5-year-old former sculpture garden without his permission.
- Vacancies Mean Justice Delayed in Municipal Court, Judges Complain : Judiciary: Backlog of cases in Santa Ana and Westminster branches grows as jurists await long-delayed appointments.
- COUNTRY LIVING: The Bellflower City Council on...
- Old Master of Boxing, Archie Moore, Recalls His Days as Pugilistic Artiste
- This Cat Presents a Weighty Dilemma : Torrance: City officials are trying to unload a $104,000 loader that is too heavy to move to job sites.
- Notes about your surroundings.
- HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL / SOUTHERN SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPS : 3-A DIVISION : Woodbridge Settles Score in Rematch With Saugus, 2-1
- GOLF ROUNDUP : Sindelar Sits Precariously Atop the Memorial Field
- Jockey Becomes Seventh to Have 6,000 Winners
- HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL / SOUTHERN SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPS : 1-A DIVISION : La Reina Jumps on Top Early, Cruises to 2nd Consecutive Title
- RECORD REVIEWS
- SMALL FACES: Even though Perry Farrell broke...
- POP MUSIC : The Pixie Perspective : Off stage, the band's Black Francis is a regular Joe who bears the cult-rocker's burden of mythology with a shrug and a smile
- MINOR QUESTION: Strange things seem to happen...
- OFF-CENTERPIECE : MOVIES : When the CIA Draws the Line, You Just Wing It
- A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : REALLY SCARY KIDS : Before the Crypt Opens on Dracula, a Little Surgery
- JAZZ : The Bold Sound of Michel Petrucciani
- A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : TOON TIME : Guess We Couldn't Call the Makeover a Nose Job, Huh?
- RECORD REVIEWS
- DANCE : An August Body : The Royal Danish Ballet keeps alive the Bournonville tradition, resisting the idea of modernizing his Romantic works
- STATE TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS : Davidson, Taylor Finally Run Their Races
- Olympic Trials
- MOVIES : ON LOCATION : No Monkeying Around : Filmmaker Tony Bill went looking for something original and found it--and a little luck--in a love story called 'The Baboon Heart'
- ART : Tough Images to Face : Cindy Sherman takes her anger at censorship, rape and AIDS to the limits, creating X-rated photos that even she might shrink from
- Good Tidings for Fans of String Quartets
- TELEVISION : The Fountain of Youth Equation : Older viewers earn more and watch TV more, so why are ABC, NBC and Fox wooing the young? Because advertisers covet them
- RECORD REVIEWS
- Sonic Youth Harassment Song Strikes a Chord at Geffen
- Looking Beyond the Deceptive Pleas for a Balanced Budget Amendment
- Downey Executive's Death a Loss for S&L; Industry : Thrift leader: Family and employees were important to Gerald H. McQuarrie, who represented long-honored values--like honesty and integrity--not often seen in the business during the 1980s.
- Kids Abroad! : Taking Your Children to Europe Doesn't Have to Be the 'Trip From Hell' : Home Away From Home in England
- RED, WHITE AND BREW : To See Democracy in Action, Stand in Line for a Cup of Coffee at a 7-Eleven
- Making More Room for Baby
- FRIENDS IN THE WORLD: The Education of...
- ZAGAT LOS ANGELES/SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT SURVEY 1992...
- Young Filmmaker Makes Good at UCLA and in Her Hometown
- 5 Pomona Students Win Rotary Scholarships
- Does N.H. Stonehenge Predate Columbus?
- Standard Punch-Lines
- Task Force Settles on Redistricting Plan : City Council: Recommended map creates a predominantly Latino district and retains two "safe" black districts.
- Rambling Roses : When It Came Time to Move, Chris Greenwood's Hybrids Got the Personal Touch
- Teachers Get Grants for Classroom Projects
- California IN BRIEF : YREKA : Wildfire May Be Contained Today
- Nick at Nite's first original sitcom, "Hi,...
- Czechoslovakia Vote Sets Up a Sticky Summer : Election: Differing political agendas of nationalist Slovaks and rightist Czechs will make for heated negotiations.
- SUPER LOTTO RESULTS: June 6
- Reynolds Wins Race, Court Fight Ahead
- An Uphill Climb : Industry: Bill Kousens and his deluxe stair-stepper typify a strategy for success by defense-related companies that are trying to make the switch to commercial.
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Giants' Snyder Has Seven RBIs
- HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS : Trials Ahead, Jones Still Sets 100 Mark
- War Within the Party : THE CONSERVATIVE CRACK-UP, <i> By R. Emmett Tyrrell Jr. (Simon & Schuster: $22; 276 pp.)</i>
- Picture a Few Good Shrubs With French Accent
- STYLE / HOME RENOVATION : California Hybrids
- Bid to Press U.S. for Air Pollution Limits Is Failing
- COMMENTARY : Tax Assessors Group Supports Fair Treatment
- Quantum Leap : 'Most Powerful Microscope in the World'--and They Built It Themselves
- Lebanese Villages Hit After Bombing
- Election's Over, but Not the Flyer Fracas : Politics: Jerry Westlund threatens legal action over two women who left leaflets at his house. He takes heat for his own flyer, titled 'Gay Activists Assault Westlund.'
- Weapons of the Spirit (KCET Sunday at...
- Abortion 'Railroad' Readied to Cope With Possible Restrictions
- Stolen Goods Thieves' Market Thrives in Kabul : Afghanistan: Major and minor crimes, looting and car thefts come with the new Islamic Republic.
- Tips on Avoiding Disgrace
- Helping the Healers : Medical Assn. Aids Doctors Whose Offices Were Burned in Riots
- Naturalists Shift Into Unnatural Gear : Outdoors: Park rangers' days are filled with more than leading nature hikes. They carry guns and must deal with a variety of outdoor outlaws.
- Dallas Cowboy wide receiver Alexander Wright defeated...
- Toledo Will Coach Soccer at El Dorado
- SAN DIEGO : SWAT Team Catches Slaying Suspect
- Titans Are Left Second Guessing : College baseball: Two Fullerton decisions are pivotal in loss to Pepperdine.
- He'd Be a Star on the Magical Mystery Tour
- From Down-and-Out to Up-and-Comer : Volleyball: When Mike Whitmarsh's basketball career fizzled, he started to play beach volleyball seriously. Now he's one of the sport's rising stars.
- ROUNDUP : Millikan Upsets Diamond Bar, Wins 5-A Title
- BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Bordick Has Bargain-Basement Bat
- * Michael Eigner has been named executive...
- * The former president of Macmillan-McGraw-Hill School...
- When the Clock Starts Ticking on Home Sale
- FOOD IN THE FAST LANE : Just Because You're Stuck in Gridlock Doesn't Mean You Should Skip a Meal
- WE'RE NUMBER ONE! Where America Stands--and Falls--in...
- What to Do If You Want to Co-Own
- Gibes Aside, 'Nessie' Hunt to Be Resumed
- U.S. Court to Review Handling of Demjanjuk Extradition Case
- Sparks Expected as 2 Moderates Vie for a U.S. House Seat
- Baker School Student Wins Speak Up Contest
- Multi-Culture Week at Wilson School
- Former Graffiti Tagger Has Designs on Third Street Promenade : With the help of a former teacher, Jose Gomez finds a legitimate venue for his art--five panels on a storefront in the popular shopping and entertainment district.
- Nation IN BRIEF : GEORGIA : Marchers Urge Unity to Fight Black Plight
- 2 Caltech Professors Get Sloan Fellowships
- Nation IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : Tornado Hits Texas; Rain Soaks the East
- Block Party
- CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY : Trashing of the Public University : Drastic budget-cutting, done out of sight, betrays a world-class institution and the people whose future depends on it.
- NATIONAL CITY : Charge of Murder Sought in Shooting
- 2 Races Offer Stark Choice on Abortion : Politics: 36th Congressional and 53rd Assembly races pit Republicans who want to outlaw abortion against Democrats who favor keeping it legal.
- Taylor's Ghosts Fly Away in Finale
- TRACK AND FIELD / NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS : Watts' World-Best in 400 Helps USC Finish Third
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Samuel Will Play Hurt
- True Grit Duke : Wathan Played 10 Major League Seasons on Marginal Talent and Perseveres as Caretaker of an Angel Team Sinking in the West
- U.S. Oil Firms Are Moving Exploration Overseas : Oil: As jobs have been cut and refineries closed, the major U.S. companies have increased exploration and production outside North America.
- What to Consider When Buying Life Insurance
- CLOSE-UP
- New Air Conditioners Reduce Energy Costs
- Hawkins to Lead Mortgage Bankers
- Sweden Lowers Rates for Hostels : Other good news: India funds new hostel in Ladakh region.
- No Easy Fix for Overcrowding
- THE QUIET PALESTINIAN : Faisal Husseini Is a Moderate in the Often Violent World of Mideast Politics. That Makes Him a Radical--and a Pivotal Player in the Search for Peace.
- South of the Border
- Hey, Louie:Wherever you are now--somebody told me...
- Turkish Troops Kill 23 Rebel Kurds in Clashes
- WILL THE FAT LADY EVER SING? : Not Until the Words Match the Music
- House Approves Berman Arms Bill Amendment
- Wilson May Get His Dream Legislature : Primary: A more moderate and compliant Assembly may be the happy result of some right-wing victories and pro-choice GOP women.
- Citizen Test Waived for Special Case
- Car-Pool Construction Picks Up Speed : * Opening of Orange Freeway Lanes Is Latest Welcome Sign of Less Congestion Ahead
- A Good Cause Benefits From Locked Paws : Games: More than 100 arm-wrestlers clasp hands in contest, with proceeds going to charity. Many wear their brawn like a uniform, but one man is guided by inner strength.
- Monarchs Run Out of Steam in Bids for Titles : Track: Boys finish second to Bakersfield by a point. The defending champion girls lose to Long Beach Poly by 11 points.
- A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : AGAIN AND AGAIN : Another Face, Another Crowd
- Actress Goes Center Stage for Role in Ayckbourn's 'Woman in Mind'
- Hart's Patience Pays Off With a Win at Ventura
- DANCE : RDB's Frank Andersen Goes Digging for Roots
- A Look at the Fabric of History : The County Museum of Art's Doris Stein Research and Design Center puts treasures from its collection on display
- NOT A DROP TO DRINK : THE GREAT THIRST: Californians and Water, 1770s-1980s, <i> By Norris Hundley Jr. (University of California Press: $25; 536 pp., illustrated)</i>
- 7 Students Receive $250 Scholarships
- Little Magic Arrives in a World That Needs Some
- COMMENTARY : For These Teams, Image Is Nothing
- Theatre West Works Launches a Nine-Play Series That Explores the Human Condition
- A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : POST-RIOT HOLLYWOOD : Some Changes Had to Be Made
- Kansan on Federal Reserve Board Often Casts the Sole Dissenting Vote : Banking: Wayne Angell champions the small-town banker and populist opinions.
- Rape Becomes Pivotal Issue in Restaurant Local's Election : Union: 5,000 workers are sharply divided over the organization's response to an attack on a representative collecting dues in Anaheim.
- Farewell To Unmet Friends
- THE HOLE IN THE FLAG by...
- MOUNTAINS OF THE GREAT BLUE DREAM ...
- Jewel in the Rough Polished in 14 Days
- Friends, Family Mourn 2 Killed in Temecula
- Neighbor Held in Stabbing Death of Woman
- Kadafi Acts to Keep Regime From Being Probed : Terrorism: His moves appear aimed at ensuring that he and other top officials will not be targeted in the Lockerbie case.
- Conductor Told to Give Up His Baton : Music: The ouster of Alvin Mills after 39 years signals a growing rift in the Brentwood-Westwood Symphony and could threaten its survival.
- President of Columbia University to Retire Next Year : Education: Michael Sovern, the school's most successful fund-raiser, says he will step down to spend more time with his wife, who has cancer.
- Making the Children's Hours Count : Founder of ACT Closing Up Shop After 24 Years of Watchdog Work
- Car Crashes Into Bench at Bus Stop; 6 Hurt
- Justice System Intimidates Vietnamese, State Panel Told : Hearing: A speaker suggests educating the immigrants about the legal system. The judicial committee is asked to advocate the hiring of minorities.
- COMMENTARY ON POLITICS : The Grass Roots of Republican Party Need a Little Fertilizer : GOP needs energizing but its campaigns are in danger if party's voters cross over in November.
- Supervisors Expected to Reject Jail Challenge : Government: Appeal says the county hasn't addressed environmental concerns in the plan to build on farmland. Suit also faults officials.
- Fair Play at Last in Collegiate Athletics : * Sportswomen Finally Get Their Equitable Share at Cal State Fullerton and UC Irvine
- FRENCH OPEN MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP : Korda Finally Gets a Good View of the Top
- Talent Scouts : Annual Scouting Fair in Anaheim Attracts About 20,000 People Despite Dreary Weather
- In these days of multimillion-dollar movies, high-tech...
- 3-A SOFTBALL : Woodbridge Comes Back After Slow Start
- Take the Dread Out of Turning Red When You're Embarrassed : Behavior: Being exposed to ridicule is something everyone must endure. But how you handle uncomfortable situations may be the key to your social survival.
- SURFING BODY GLOVE CUP : Tour Leader, San Clemente's Parsons Ousted in Main Event
- Joe Greene had the third-best long jump...
- Right Pitches Come to Woodbridge Hitters Who Wait
- FRENCH OPEN : Seles Wins Grand Finale : Tennis: She continues her streak in the major tournaments by outlasting Graf, 6-2, 3-6, 10-8.
- COVER STORY : How Bruce Got a Life
- 2 Owners, 2 Homes, 1 Mortgage : Co-owning opens door to the real estate market.