- And, Now, What Will Be the Verdict on Los Angeles Itself? : Almost a year after the riots, a jury delivers a sense of justice in the volatile King trial, lifting a huge cloud from the city
- Fellows, Lawson Win Pre-Grand Prix Races : Motor racing: Canadian takes Trans-Am event, motorcycle champion the pro-celebrity contest at Long Beach.
- TRACK AND FIELD / MT. SAC RELAYS : Lewis Anchors Fast 400 as Others Watch
- Silver of Silver Heads Lexington Stakes Field
- ROUNDUP : Lunar Spook Wins the Ashland Stakes
- 'Kvetch' Can't Complain as Long Odyssey Run Winds Down
- Fan Fan to Unfold at Westside Location
- College Football
- Esperanza's Frack Picks Cal Poly Pomona
- SOCCER : Vermes Gives U.S. Tie With Iceland
- He Took It Fron the Top
- Kennedy McKinney kept his unbeaten record intact...
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- MUSIC : He Took New York : N.Y. Philharmonic Music Director Kurt Masur surprisingly turned out to be the right man for the right job at the right time
- A Gift and a Curse : Marni Nixon's ability to mimic other singers kept her working but made it difficult to be herself as a performer
- City Task Force on Drugs, Gangs Urges Collective Effort : Crime prevention: Twenty-eight community, school, civic, law enforcement and business leaders convene to address the growing problems in Westminster.
- College Football
- L.A. City Puts On a Show in Victory Over Mission : Junior college baseball: Cubs bang out 16 hits, including two homers by Nestor Martinez, en route to 13-2 win.
- COVER STORY : She Advanced the Old-Fashioned Way--She Earned the Promotion
- Get Some Kicks at Route 66
- Larimer Street: What's Around the Bend on Last Stretch of Denver's First Center?
- German Students at Home in Los Alamitos
- Beuerlein Still Waits for Bidder
- Najar Picks Up Pieces for Contreras, CSUN : College baseball: He finishes Matadors' 20-12 win over Chapman after struggling starter is pulled after an inning.
- John Scofield's New Twist on Traditions
- Criminal Ring Victimizes Travel Agencies and Stumps Investigators
- Approval of Public Golf Course Hailed by City Officials : Rancho Palos Verdes: State Coastal Commission OKs recreational and residential development. Leaders say it will provide a financial boost for area.
- AFTER THE VERDICTS : From the Heart of the City : For our town, the waiting is over. What do the verdicts mean today, and what will they mean for our tomorrows? Three perspectives on the day of decision. : Marshaling of Troops Sends a Mixed Message
- Outfielder Is Driving Opponents Battee
- PREP TRACK ROUNDUP : El Toro in Charge of Girls' Events at Tustin Relays
- ROUNDUP : UC Riverside Sweeps Doubleheader From Cal State Dominguez Hills
- He Found a Field of Dreams in Iowa : Football: Hausia Fuahala, a walk-on linebacker at Southwest College, will continue his playing career with the Hawkeyes. The native of Tonga says the state is 'a little like my island.'
- COVER STORY : You've Still Got a Long Way to Go, Baby
- Tourists Discovering the Mysteries of Honduras : Central American Country Offers an Appealing Pace and a Friendly Face
- STYLE: HOME DESIGN : A Neo-Ancestral Fling
- Tea-Goers Make Off With the BW Silver
- For 64,000-Shekel Question, Priests Take on Rabbis
- CITY ARTS : Getting the Picture
- At Home on a New Range : CHUCK NORRIS: KARATE CHAMP TURNED ACTION-FILM ACTOR TURNED SERIES STAR?
- This Absurd Proposal to Ban Sex Between Student and Professor : CAMPUS CORRESPONDENCE
- Tax Bill Reduced on Undeveloped Irvine Co. Land
- Small in Their Boots : Marchers Are Little and the Pace Slow at Conejo Valley Days Children's Parade
- Another Case of Misusing Recall Process : Threat to Launch Effort to Remove Wieder Lacks Justification, Should Be Rejected
- "What we're going to do today is...
- Forfeiture Law Casts a Shadow on Presumption of Innocence : Legal system: Government uses the statute to seize money and property believed to be linked to narcotics trafficking. But critics say it short-circuits the Constitution.
- BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : At 35, Butler Loves His Leading Role
- Tanner Tops Nastase in Exhibition
- HORSE RACING / ARKANSAS DERBY : Breathtaking Victory by Rockamundo
- PREP ROUNDUP : Winemiller's 2 Hits, 2 RBIs Pace Rancho Alamitos
- Hockey
- No Need for Another Year of Living Dangerously
- LONG BEACH GRAND PRIX NOTES : The Pressure of Qualifying Proves a Barrier for Some
- NBA ROUNDUP : Nets' 23-Point Surge Clinches Playoff Spot
- AIDS AID: On May 22, look for...
- Performance Artists Attentively Watch the World Around Them
- Matsui Adds an Explosive Stage Presence to All-Star Fusion Tour
- Pro Football
- Auto Racing
- Toney Keeps Title on Technical Knockout
- PRO BASEBALL / MIKE HISERMAN : Mariners Find Ray of Hope in Salkeld Forecast
- AFTER THE VERDICTS : From the Heart of the City : For our town, the waiting is over. What do the verdicts mean today, and what will they mean for our tomorrows? Three perspectives on the day of decision. : A Quiet Morning Is of Desperate Importance
- GOLF ROUNDUP : Wargo Has Lead in Seniors
- NBA: A Once-Cold Draft Could Heat Up
- AND ONE MORE THING: Morgan Creek Records,...
- Cima Dome Highlights East Mojave
- MY ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE WENT TO WASHINGTON ...
- Where the Incorrigible Meets the Unpronounceable : DON'T ASK: <i> By Donald E. Westlake</i> : <i> (Mysterious Press: $18.95; 327 pp.) </i>
- Police Were Out in Force but Calm Prevailed
- "I'm going to Health Fair Expo," I...
- Voters Face Decisions on Education, Leadership : Pomona mayor: Cortez and Ursua crticize the other's style. They also differ on contracting out fire services.
- Shedding City's Facade to Shape New Truths
- Computer Fair Set at Fullerton College
- Sheinbaum's Comments Irritate Bradley : Dispute: Mayor says speculation about a hung jury was 'irresponsible.' Police commissioner admits to a 'serious gaffe.'
- Notes about your surroundings
- Midnight at Post Office--a Tradition for Procrastinators : Income taxes: There are many who wait until the last day to file, but it takes extra planning to wait for the last minute of the last hour.
- Earth Day Festival Set at Park
- Challenging, subtle and personal--that is how Executive...
- Dark Cloud Over Budget Imperils 'Horizon Schools' : Education: The county program to salvage potential dropouts and those in trouble with the law suffers from funding squeeze and growing numbers in need.
- Pro Football
- Centinela Hospital Emergency Room Service Upgraded : Health care: The facility's return to county network should improve response time in Inglewood and South-Central. The licensing change allows medical center to handle public ambulances.
- 50 Best & Worst Things About Baseball
- GYMNASTICS / WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS : Stomachache May Have Helped Miller Win Gold
- AUTO RACING : Entry List for Indy 500 Is Interesting Potpouri
- Angels Are Winners in 'Who's on Third?' : Baseball: Everyone looks for answers after bizarre double play ends Orioles' threat in eighth inning.
- NO SUEDE: A video by acclaimed English...
- COVER STORY : If You Wanna Be a Honcho . . .
- POP MUSIC : He Ain't Singin' the Blues : Outspokenly sober, Steven Tyler is loaded now with a lucrative new contract--and ready to answer the $30-million question: Can Aerosmith still rock?
- 'Stupid Nickname' Breeds Devilish Acts
- FRED OTASH
- Need Is Great for Dialogue on Diversity
- Los Angeles Mayor's Race
- Taxation Policies and Park Closures
- Stories, Water District, Firm in Line of Fire
- Why Stay? Because L.A. Is One of a Kind
- Custom-er Satisfaction
- TV AS TEACHER
- Graffiti: Playing the Urban Game of Tag
- LAND POOR
- Why Stay? Because L.A. Is One of a Kind
- Dangerous Potholes
- No Oscars for Political Views
- Los Angeles Mayor's Race
- College Board
- Refund
- L.A. Charter Amendments
- LAND POOR
- Legislators Need New Pair of Shoes
- JUST DO IT
- L.A. Charter Amendments
- Gangs Don't Merit Rights
- The Dwight Stuff
- Stories, Water District, Firm in Line of Fire
- TV AS TEACHER
- Encourage Use of Subcompact Cars
- TV AS TEACHER
- Graffiti: Playing the Urban Game of Tag
- Her Master's Voice
- LAND POOR
- Gangs Don't Merit Rights
- Los Angeles Mayor's Race
- L.A. Charter Amendments
- Los Angeles Mayor's Race
- Why Stay? Because L.A. Is One of a Kind
- Sumo Corrections
- MOVIES : A flurry of...
- Why Stay? Because L.A. Is One of a Kind
- If It Ain't Broke . . .
- STAR-CROSSED
- LAND POOR
- School Anti-Drug Programs in Place
- Los Angeles Mayor's Race
- Los Angeles Mayor's Race
- Spelling as an Invention
- Candidate Responds
- Custom-er Satisfaction
- Her Master's Voice
- Fondly for Belgium
- Charges of Racism Greet Plan to Close Busy Thoroughfare : Traffic: Complaining that too many cars pass through their neighborhood, some residents of El Dorado Park Estates want Pioneer Boulevard closed at the border with predominantly Latino Hawaiian Gardens.
- Music a la Mode
- Going to the Dogs
- If It Ain't Broke . . .
- DESERT LIGHT: Myths and Visions of the...
- Oxford Memories
- Why Stay? Because L.A. Is One of a Kind
- All New Complaint
- Easter Day Shooting in City of Walnut
- Plan to Sell Landfill Space Is Criticized
- New Tools Needed in Graffiti Fight
- A Remarkable Place
- Back on the 'Homefront'
- Music a la Mode
- L.A. Charter Amendments
- LAND POOR
- AFTER THE VERDICTS : From the Heart of the City : For our town, the waiting is over. What do the verdicts mean today, and what : will they mean for our tomorrows? Three perspectives on the day of decision. : Verdicts Can't End Fear, but a United City Might
- Toll Roads Will Traffic in Destruction
- L.A. Charter Amendments
- Jury Gives Priority to Sex Over Love in Marriage That Unraveled
- Stories, Water District, Firm in Line of Fire
- TV AS TEACHER
- Hospice Helpers
- THE ARTS : The Gospel...
- Toll Roads Will Traffic in Destruction
- Increasing User Fees at Parks
- Why Stay? Because L.A. Is One of a Kind
- PET PALS
- TV AS TEACHER
- Remote-Control Action
- READING LISTS
- Jury Gives Priority to Sex Over Love in Marriage That Unraveled
- POLICE STORIES
- The Dwight Stuff
- Why Stay? Because L.A. Is One of a Kind
- Picus Power Breakfast
- Los Angeles Mayor's Race
- TV AS TEACHER
- Questionable Statements
- LOCAL ELECTIONS / L.A. CITY COUNCIL : Six Challengers Pose Tall Hurdle for Incumbent : Campaign: Flores appears unlikely to avoid a runoff. A summary of the seven candidates and their positions on police protection, budget deficit, increased taxes, spending cuts and social programs.
- Why Stay? Because L.A. Is One of a Kind
- THE NOT-SO-LITTLE BOX IN THE LOWER LEFT-HAND CORNER : Letter From the Editor
- Meandering Along Washington State's Spellbinding 'Jewel Coast' : Historic Bellingham is center of region nestled between San Juan Islands and North Cascades.
- 4 Officers Face Separate, and Uncertain, Fates
- GOP Rallies Attack Clinton Stimulus Plan : Politics: Republicans borrow White House tactic with meetings in 13 states. President boosts his efforts in Pittsburgh.
- Reporters' Vigil Reaches Crescendo, Then a Sigh of Relief : Media: After scrambling for news and chasing reticent lawyers for two months, the press was happy to have nothing much to report.
- Security Council Votes to Tighten Sanctions Against Serbs : Bosnia: Despite news of a cease-fire, U.N. acts after rebels shell civilians in Srebrenica. Russia and China abstain.
- LOCAL ELECTIONS : 8 Candidates Try to Woo Voters in 13th District : City Council: A newcomer definitely will capture the open seat in Hollywood. In two other Westside districts, longtime incumbents Zev Yaroslavsky and Marvin Braude are favorites.
- Begging as an Economic Development Strategy: Let Other States Do It
- Youths Rampage at Theme Park and Nearby Businesses : Crime: People turned away from overcrowded Magic Mountain are blamed for robbing, vandalizing in vicinity. Later, looting and vandalism break out in park and 20 are injured.
- King Case Verdicts Draw Local Support : Aftermath: Blacks find solace in the convictions of two of the four officers. County police agencies are placed on a 'state of readiness.'
- JACK'S CHOPPER: The NOTAR--no tail rotor--is a...
- Where the Ducks Might Look
- GOP Rallies Attack Clinton Stimulus Plan : Politics: Fullerton town hall meeting is one of 19 across the country. The President stumps for his program in Pittsburgh.
- It's Time for Healing to Start, Civic Leaders Say : Officials: Most local politicians praise the decisions and express hopes about a new beginning for the region.
- Peace and Quiet : Members of Operation Cool Response Find Little Need to Calm Tempers
- Convicted Officers Are Likely to Get at Least 3 Years
- 'We Stuck to the Evidence,' Juror Says : Deliberations: Videotape was crucial, panelist says. Another declines to comment unless paid.
- 2 Officers Guilty, 2 Acquitted : Guarded Calm Follows Verdicts in King Case : Scene: Los Angeles wakes up to a day of anxiety and rejoicing. The city is spared the nightmare that some had feared.
- King Case Verdicts Draw Local Support : Jurors: A member of the Simi panel in the first trial is happy with Officer Powell's conviction. But two others have mixed emotions about the overall outcome.
- HEAVEN'S DESIRE? God may be neither Republican...
- ELECTIONS ROUNDUP : Voters' Focus Turned From Trial to Candidates
- TOUGH CLASSES: Mike Brinda, president of New...
- Jurors From State Trial Give Mixed Reviews to Verdicts : Aftermath: Some panelists say they are glad officers were found guilty. But others cite differences in the federal case.
- SPRING STALK: The Orange County Fair is...
- Youths, Deputies Clash at Theme Park : Santa Clarita: Officers are stoned and businesses and cars vandalized after overflow crowds are turned away from Magic Mountain. Twenty people are hurt.
- SANTA ANITA : Kotashaan Is 6-5 Turf Favorite
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Relief in the Clubhouse
- Hockey
- Just Call Him Chief Montana : Pro football: Quarterback chooses Kansas City over Phoenix. A deal is expected to be announced this week.
- Volleyball Was Not His Choice of Sports : Colleges: Andy Zimmerman wanted to play basketball when he enrolled at Loyola Marymount, but his decision to try his hand at volleyball has been a plus for the Lions.
- TENNIS ROUNDUP : Sampras, Courier Set Up No. 1 Duel
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Choi Three-Hitter Helps Long Beach Beat Titans Again
- Auto Racing
- Bowling
- Northridge Women Set School Record in 800 Relay at Mt. SAC
- He May Have Speed to Burn, but Conway Has Lots to Learn
- At Home on a New Range : CHUCK NORRIS: KARATE CHAMP TURNED ACTION-FILM ACTOR TURNED SERIES STAR?
- KOREATOWN : Information-Relay Network Established
- Harpoons in Vogue Today Are Explosive
- WITH AN EYE ON ... : 'Delta' brings a new dawn for drama vet Earl Holliman
- COMMENTARY : NIMBY? No, Monitoring Is Just Bad Idea
- A Shot in the Dark Scars Mind and Body
- AFTER THE VERDICTS: ORANGE COUNTY REACTS
- Norway's Plan to Resume Commercial Whaling Stirs Up Storm of Protest : Ecology: The hunt is to begin in May despite an international ban imposed in 1986. Up to 800 minke whales could be killed by the end of summer.
- DOING THE DAYTIME HOP
- O.C. Water Officials Voted to Pay $815,181 to Donors : Inquiry: Two district managers OKd payments to the firms while serving on four other boards and commissions.
- Residents Seek Return to Normality : Community: From Santa Ana to Newport Beach, relief is voiced despite disagreements on the outcome's fairness.
- A summary of selected City Hall actions affecting Central Los Angeles in the past week. : CITY COUNCIL
- BASEBALL ROUNDUP
- On View : Of Fathers and Sons : NBC MOVIE TELLS A STORY OF ABANDONMENT AND RECONCILIATION
- Shuttle Ozone Mission Ends; Science Flight Is Set for Saturday
- Programs for the planet aim to get kids working on world's biggest cleanup
- POW Issue Threatens U.S.-Vietnam Ties : Diplomacy: American envoy will investigate latest report in Hanoi.
- Voters Face Decisions on Education, Leadership : Pasadena schools: Runoff pits board incumbent against challenger who won the most votes in last month's primary.
- Exploring the Differences That Define Us
- Arizona's 'Sky Islands' Are at the Center of a Conflict Over Biodiversity : Ecology: Mountains harbor plants and animals found nowhere else in North America. Debate concerns which should take precedence: human recreation or species' preservation.
- BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Franklin Proves Double Trouble for Lincoln
- Khasbulatov Woos Voters, Assails Yeltsin : Russia: With the big referendum a week away, Parliament chairman barnstorms the country.
- O.C. Chiefs Say Case Was an Eye-Opener
- Massive Show of Force Draws Praise and Jeers : Law enforcement: Many welcome extra officers. But some areas view heavily armed police as invading army.
- GM Defector Told to Cool It
- Separate Blasts Kill 5 in Israel, Lebanon
- YORBA LINDA : Schools Chief Fires Back in Growth Spat
- Bradley's $3.8-Billion Budget Features Painful Cuts : Finances: The plan would reduce library hours, recreational activities, an after-school program and funding for the arts.
- German Strike Would Be 1st in East Since 1930s
- THOUSAND OAKS : Board Delays Action on Lower Bus Fees
- 7th Marine Suicide at Pendleton of This Year : Military: Commanding general says, 'I view suicide as being a leadership problem that we can fix.'
- AIDS Crisis Hits Home in Canada : Panic: Calls pour in after hospital says children who had transfusions in early '80s may have been exposed to HIV.
- Commonwealth Chiefs Do Bit to Help Yeltsin : Diplomacy: But some at Belarus summit are likely to revise stance favoring a tighter union if and when the danger to the Russian president passes.
- Ahmanson Land Deal on Verge of Collapsing
- BURBANK : 350 Tapes Seized From Video Store
- Legislators Lend Supervisors an Ear : Government: County contingent told that Wilson's budget proposal would devastate local services. Lawmakers go away with 'ammunition' for funding fight in capital.
- Angolan Rebels Win Concession of More Power
- Less Politics, More Economics : Gridlock gets the upper hand in Washington
- REAL ESTATE : Coldwell Banker Acquires Sun Harbor Realty in San Diego
- Dow Zips 22 to a New Record Close : Market Overview
- AP Reporter Among 15 Dead in Afghan Helicopter Crash
- Black Lawmakers Impatient With Clinton : Policy: Disappointment stems from the Administration's seeming inattention to the problems of Africa and Caribbean island-nations.
- Pentagon's Tailhook Report May Be Released Next Week
- SANTA PAULA : Candy Recovered in High School Burglary Arrests
- New Promotional Group Hopes to Lure Mercedes-Benz : Red Team: Executives and politicians set out to attract businesses to the county.
- Trade Deficit Hits 3-Month High in February : Commerce: About three-fourths of the $7.2-billion shortfall was with Japan. Gap reflects a slow but steady U.S. recovery amid overseas recession, analysts say.
- Tapping Into High-Tech Talk : Device OKd to Help Feds Monitor Computer-Encoded Calls
- 'Evil Twin' Helps Even the Odds in Office Betting Pools : Gambling: Two mathematicians say those who put money on both sides of such ventures enhance their chances of winning.
- ANC Planning Protest After Burial of Hani
- FULLERTON : Suspect in Shooting, Carjacking Arrested
- IRVINE : 235 UCI Students Major in Litter-ature
- Civil Rights Official Seeks Probe of Death
- Wymer Deserves 15- to 20-Year Term, U.S. Says : Fraud: The onetime money manager 'continues to minimize the gravity of his offense,' prosecutors say. Wymer's attorney says there are 'strong arguments' for a lesser sentence.
- Discussions Are Usually Heated When It Comes to Chili Peppers
- Woman Who Abandoned Father With Alzheimer's Gets Probation
- Anthony Sabatino; Emmy Award-Winning Art Director
- DANA POINT : You Can Get to Catalina From Here
- VAN NUYS : Victim's Program to Launch Rights Week
- MISSION VIEJO : Lawyers to Study School Logo Ban
- Controversy Brews Over Crazy Horse
- COLUMN ONE : Beau Geste in Bosnia Goes Awry : When French Gen. Philippe Morillon joined the besieged Muslims of Srebrenica, he became an instant hero. But he misjudged the world's willingness to follow him.
- GARDENING : Mixing Tall With Short Is More Pleasing to the Iris
- Federal Reform Panel Facing Huge Challenge : Government: Gore-led review hopes to produce a plan by September to overhaul the national structure.
- N.Y. to Let Tribe Open First State Legal Casino
- Carwashes, Wax Jobs Cost O.C. Water District $8,460
- The Peace Dividend : Gorbachev Pro-Democracy Foundation Opens Office at Bay Area's Presidio
- Countywide : Students Receive Journalism Awards
- AIRLINES
- Prudential Energy Fund Investors Seek Texas Move
- Feeding CDs to Your PC : A Technology That Had Long Wallowed Suddenly Explodes
- Angry Over Blast, Colombia Vigilantes Kill Escobar Lawyer
- Man Once Charged in Fire Receives Probation in Theft Case : Crime: He is convicted of possessing stolen property. The charge is unrelated to a Thousand Oaks store blaze.
- LAGUNA BEACH : Two Streets to Be Closed During Races
- Witness in Gov. Hunt Trial Says Lawyer OKd Political Funds Use
- Military Leaders Deal Blow to Haiti Settlement : Crisis: Junta balks at agreeing to plan that restores Aristide to power. Envoy leaves without 'clear answer.'
- PLACENTIA : Public Invited to Meet New Supervisor
- Fruit Candy, Marinated Cabbage Banned : Food: The products have been found to contain dangerous levels of lead and should not be consumed, county health officials say.
- Practice Fire Turns Into the Real Thing
- Miscellany
- VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP : Huntington Beach Bounces Santa Ana
- SIGNINGS ROUNDUP : Women's Basketball
- PREP ROUNDUP : Noffsinger Perfect for 6 2/3 Innings, Beats Santa Ana
- Dodgers' Hitting Returns : Baseball: Strawberry's homer, Davis' four hits and Butler's three-run triple help beat Pirates, 7-4.
- Countywide : Magazine Honors Fillmore Couple
- Palacio Tests Positive for HIV; Title Stripped : Boxing: Featherweight from Colombia was to defend his WBO crown in England tonight.
- Pro Basketball