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Griego Stakes Long-Shot Candidacy on Television : Politics: Ignoring signs, buttons and lavishly printed mailers, the campaign's only Latina is concentrating her relatively meager funds on coming into voters' living rooms through TV.
Woman in Adoption Fraud Blames Unhappy Past : Crime: Leanne Dees says a traumatic childhood in Arkansas and susceptibility to men led her to promise her unborn babies to up to 14 couples.
Police Apologize for Leak of Abortion Activist's Address
Twins Spin Portrait of Bygone Era : Heritage: Women, 79, tell tales of love and mischief from their days growing up in colorful town of French Camp.
ELECTIONS / BURBANK SCHOOL BOARD : Candidates Split on a Remedy for Run-Down Classrooms
Inmates Mark Passover as They Pass Time in L.A. County Jail
A Lifetime Spent Answering the Call of the Sea : Science: Walter Munk, professor emeritus at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, has used everything from scuba gear to sound waves to study the ocean.
Decision '93 / A Look at the Elections in Los Angeles County : Los Angeles School Board : 4th DISTRICT : Q AND A
Foley Cautious on Health Package : Legislation: House Speaker predicts that all of Clinton's reforms will not be enacted before the end of the year.
Warnings of Decay Echo Along Sunset : Business: After years of finger-pointing over the fizzled renaissance of the commercial district along the boulevard, residents and merchants seem ready to unite against blight.
Decision '93 / A LOOK AT THE ELECTION IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY : The Issues
THE TIMES POLL : Mood Calm in Most of L.A. as Trial Nears End
Yeltsin Woos Voters Like an Old-Style Pol
Flores' City Council Race Becomes an Uphill Battle : Incumbent in Harbor-to-Watts District Faces Complaints She's Neglected Home Turf in Bids for Higher Office
Nature Club: A Health Combo on Melrose
If the Arts Go, L.A.'s Soul Goes
Time to Redefine the U.S.-Japan Relationship : Diplomacy: When Clinton meets Miyazawa, there must be no more business-as-usual. Instead, shared responsibilities should be just that.
LOS ANGELES TIMES / INTERVIEW : Ronald Dellums : After Years of Seeking Military Cuts, Now It's the Official House Mandate
Send a Signal That California's Back in Business : Economy: Repeal the tax on manufacturing equipment to stem job losses to the 42 other states that promise lower taxes.
A Martyr Whose Sainthood May Be Inevitable : El Salvador: Ten years ago, the Pope refused to beatify slain Archbishop Romero for political reasons. Today, he may have no other choice.
Notes about your surroundingsBirdathon Starts--South Coast Audubon,...
The life of one of Norway's best-loved...
ELECTIONS / BURBANK COUNCIL : 7 Candidates Put Focus on City's Ailing Fiscal Health
What a Bargain It Is for Anaheim Arena : But if Disney Brings Hockey, Why Not Basketball?
THOUSAND OAKS : Winds Force Hot-Air Balloon Onto Street
3 Cities Pool Their Funds in Project to Create Future High-Tech Jobs
Although Verdicts in the 1st King Beating Case Triggered Violence, They Also Led to. . . : A Minority's Political Awakening : County Report / Changing Black Mood
OXNARD : Chase Ends in Arrest of Burglary Suspect
Decision '93 / A LOOK AT THE ELECTION IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY : The Issues
KOREATOWN : Students Plant Jacarandas at School
COUNTRY CLUB PARK : Assistance Group Moves to New Home
Former Deputy Helps Build Safe Place to Play : Community center: Developer heads project to convert a dilapidated building into an island of learning for children in crime-ravaged Athens.
Needed: Blueprint for Spill Prevention : Questions Remain About Preventing Further Damage at Prado Dam Reservoir
'More Cops': Candidates' Simplistic Cure for L.A. Woes
Harbor City Bypassed for Post-Riot Assistance : Revitalization: The area's minimal damage was not enough to qualify it for tax breaks and other aid that businesses in neighboring Wilmington and San Pedro can get.
FICTION : WHERE ARE YOU GOING, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?: Selected Early Stories by Joyce Carol Oates (Ontario Review Press: $24.95; 520 pp. )
ERIC THE BAD : The Bruising Flyer Rookie Rocks Hockey With Raw Talent, Bad Manners and Frank Pleasure in the Violence of the Sport
More Resales Turn Profit
FICTION : MONOPOLIES OF LOSS by Adam Mars-Jones (Alfred A. Knopf: $21; 250 pp.)
THE BIZ : Pulling Down the Great Walls
RESTAURANTS : CRUISING THE CARIBBEAN : Toribio Prado's Newest Cha Cha Cha Is a Spicy, Exotic Island in Long Beach
FICTION : BLACK SNOW by Liu Heng, translated from the Chinese by Howard Goldblatt (Atlantic Monthly Press: $20; 272 pp.)
MELTING POT : Over, Under, Around and Through
A Shopper's Tips for Better Bargaining in Foreign Lands : There are techniques that have proved valuable in negotiating fares and prices overseas.
Memorial To An Uncivil Era : A Personal Journey to Alabama's new Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, dedicated to remembering what was once 'the most segregated city in America'
Advance Planning Reduces Major Health Risks : Despite sobering statistics, the risk of AIDS should not in itself be a reason to keep most people from traveling.
California Corner
Two Garden Walks in the San Gabriel Foothills
Arcadia : Back to Teaching After Jail
Preparing Yourself to Vote
The Region : Volunteers to Repair Homes
Decision '93 / A Look at the Elections in Los Angeles County : Los Angeles Mayor : Separated from the pack by their public service, 11 candidates are given a fighting chance to win a runoff spot. : Tom Houston : A Call to Arms Over Immigrants
Decision '93 / A Look at the Elections in Los Angeles County : Los Angeles Mayor : Wide Range of Candidates Seek to Replace Bradley
Both Government and Business Must Change to Foster Growth in Jobs
Canon to Introduce Portable Computer With Built-In Printer : Technology: An announcement is expected Monday from the Costa Mesa-based company.
PacifiCare of California Promotes Company Executive to the Post of President
Comic Book Business Taking on a Whole New Character : Retail: Proliferation of titles brings heroes with '90s neuroses and yearly sales of $500 million, mostly in little stores--so far.
Common Mistakes in Last-Minute Tax Returns
CRIMINAL PURSUITS
Wild Flowers by SHIRLEY KAUFMAN
Two Families Afloat in the Canadian Wilderness
Craft and Craftiness
THE PACKWOOD PROBLEM : He's a Republican Senator With All the Right Friends. But Bob Packwood Also Had His Demons, and They May Forever Change the Capitol's Old Boys' Network.
L.A. SPEAK
Buying Condo Forces Pack Rat to Devise Clearing Out Tactics
STYLE: FASHION : So Uncool It's Cool
FICTION : MESSENGER BIRD by Dan McCall (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich; $19.95; 192 pp.)
THE WINE LIST
It's Time for California to Conquer a New Frontier
* Rosalyn Crosby has joined Benefact, a...
* Kenneth Graziano has been appointed vice...
All the Women Danced : "The Telling: The Story of a Group of Jewish Women Who Journey to Spirituality Through Community and Ceremony"; (Harper San Francisco: $18; 216 pp.)
How Dream Deal Turned Into a Russian Nightmare : U.S. Cigarette Company's Joint Venture Got Bogged Down in Disputes
New England Sampler: Maine to Rhode Island
Subcutaneous Physics : PARTICLES AND LUCK By Louis B. Jones (Pantheon Books: $23; 306 pp.)
AMERICAN STAR; A Love Story By Jackie Collins (Simon & Schuster: $23; 624 pp.)
THE SACRED AND PROFANE : IN MODERN-MINDED SPAIN, THERE IS ONE VESTIGE OF THE ANCIENT, THE MYSTICAL, THE PAGAN--FOUR DAYS AND NIGHTS OF CARNAVAL
THE NATION'S HOUSING : Appraisals Hurt by Big Jump in Lumber Costs
King Case Is Handed to Jury; Deliberations to Resume Today : Trial: Final defense argument is rich in biblical references, while prosecutor calls officers 'bullies with badges.' LAPD is now in a heightened state of readiness.
CITY ARTS : Family Matters
Decision '93 / A LOOK AT THE ELECTION IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY : The Issues
COVER STORY : 'By the Sweat of Their Brow' : Latino Companies Have Increased in the County Over the Past Decade to Make Up One-Third of All Businesses. But Experts Say That Without Loans or Training in Basic Skills, Many Won't Survive.
The Nile of Time : IN AN ANTIQUE LAND By Amitav Ghosh (Alfred A. Knopf: $23; 352 pp.)
CLOSE-UP : Against the Wind
TRAVEL INSIDER : On Airplanes, Movies Are Hot; Eating Is Not : Flying: Food service is cut back while high-tech entertainment and other services are expanded. Travelers find they can't have their fax and eat it, too.
FICTION : ARE YOU MINE? by Abby Frucht (Grove Press: $19.95; 304 pp.)
Planners OK Dump Permit for 10 Years : Environment: The tentative action allows the Puente Hills Landfill to expand eastward to within 2,000 feet of houses. Homeowners vow to continue their fight to close it.
Decision '93 / A Look at the Elections in Los Angeles County : Los Angeles City Council : 13TH DISTRICT : Crowd Makes a Clear Victory Unlikely
World IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : Palestinians Ready to Rejoin Talks
Q&A; : Yaroslavsky Wants to Break Cycle of Violence
The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Psychopath : JUGGLING THE STARS, A Novel of Menace By Tim Parks , (Grove Press: $18.95; 218 pp.)
Japan Will Soon Make Skiing an Indoor Sport
WALKING THE TRAIL: One Man's Journey Along...
STYLE: GARDENS : The Plants That Time Forgot
Decision '93 / A Look at the Elections in Los Angeles County : Los Angeles Mayor : Separated from the pack by their public service, 11 candidates are given a fighting chance to win a runoff spot. : Ernani Bernardi : Council's Dean Targets the CRA
Azusa : Legal Opinion About Quarry
'92 Violent Crime Figures Nearly Unchanged : Statistics: Many valley cities see a slight drop in felonies such as murder, rape, assault and robbery. Spring riots have little effect.
SOUTH : 9 Schools Receiving Gift of Computers
Decision '93 / A Look at the Elections in Los Angeles County : Los Angeles Mayor : Separated from the pack by their public service, 11 candidates are given a fighting chance to win a runoff spot. : Michael Woo : Ethnic Coalition in Bradley Style
$10-Million Home Loan Program for Eastside
ELECTIONS / 9TH COUNCIL DISTRICT : Personal Loans Put Lumpkin Ahead in Race for Funds
Worrying Is No Accident--It Runs in the Family
Vote for Zev, and Vote for Laura Too : Introducing a weekly, none-too-reverent report on politics and government.
SOUTH-CENTRAL : New Captain Urges Lifeguard Diversity
Decision '93 / A LOOK AT THE ELECTION IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY : The Issues
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Over 120 Abortion Protesters Arrested
'Homicide'
Havana Street Scene: Anger, Poverty, Dedicated Child Care : Lifestyles: School gives learning-impaired children special attention and lunch. But elderly people must line up around the block for food.
The Region : 1,700 Trail Permits Sold
COLUMN ONE : Life in U.S., Graded on the Curve : Compared to other nations, America scores high in areas such as home conveniences and national wealth. But it trails many when rated on personal poverty and leisure time.
Ethiopia Reopens Campus
FOCUS : Oceans of Kate : Jackson's Career Is Sailing With CBS' 'Adrift' and a Series Pilot
Is Misleading Your Spouse Fraud or Tact? : Marriage: Award for damages in case where the wife said she was not sexually attracted to her mate shows incongruities in love, American style, experts say.
Decision '93 / A Look at the Elections in Los Angeles County : Los Angeles City Council : 15TH DISTRICT : 2 Defeats for Higher Office Dispel Flores' Invincibility
PACs Demand Answers Before Giving Funds : Elections: Critics contend that such candidate donations could be construed as a bribe to vote a certain way. Advocates of the questionnaires deny that.
REGIONAL REPORT : Carjackings Make Fear an Unwelcome Passenger : Crime: Series of violent incidents sours Southland's love affair with cars, and fuels calls for tougher laws.
Decision '93 / A Look at the Elections in Los Angeles County : Los Angeles City Council / 5th DISTRICT : Q AND A
Decision '93 / A Look at the Elections in Los Angeles County : Los Angeles Mayor : Separated from the pack by their public service, 11 candidates are given a fighting chance to win a runoff spot. : Richard D. Katz : Boosting Image Beyond Valley
'There Is No Doubt That I Will Die Soon'
State Law Hinders Cities' Attempt to Set Low Speed Limits
Auto Shop Inspections Fuel Counterattack on City Zoning : Government: After trying to obey codes that regulate noise, fumes and debris, garage owners propose changing some of the outdated laws.
Head-On Crash Kills Both Drivers
He Has Sound Way to Test Ocean Heat
Long-Awaited Park Opens to Public : Protesters Among Hundreds of Visitors at Laguna Coast Wilderness Area's Dedication
LOCAL ELECTIONS / L.A. MAYOR : Holiday and King Case Obscure Race : Campaign: Interest in campaign appears to wane nine days before primary. At one forum, candidates outnumber spectators by 2-1 margin.
Faces Get a Name--and Compassion : Relations: A Newport Beach school is being transformed from a racially tense campus into one where the pupils know each other by name instead of skin color.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES : Funds for Family Planning
Alleged Nazi Labor Camp Guard Deported
BELL : City Clerk Job Open to Residents
Decision '93 / A Look at the Elections in Los Angeles County : Los Angeles School Board : Six Issues Facing Schools
REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK / JIM NEWTON : Scenes Laced With Dark Humor Play to Crowd Outside Courtroom
Do ticked-off waiters get even by spitting on your food? What does it really take to get your kid in private school? From hairdressers to security guards, insiders tell us some of their . . . : Tricks of the Trade
As Fierce Storms Erode Beaches, a Tide of Disputes Washes In : Environment: Residents and business people want the government to replenish the sand, likening it to highway maintenance. But others say it's futile.
SOUTH : Merchants Blast Crusader's Action
Climb Every Mountain--and Write to Gracie : Goals: Grace Hudowalski mastered her first peak more than 70 years ago. Now she encourages others.
Decision '93 / A Look at the Elections in Los Angeles County : Money Issues, Headquarters Dominate Race : Community Colleges : Three at-large seats will be filled on the board that runs Los Angeles Community College
Decision '93 / A Look at the Elections in Los Angeles County : Los Angeles School Board : 6th DISTRICT : Q AND A
Carolyn Craig Franklin; Raised USC Scholarship Funds
BASEBALL ROUNDUP
Pope Begins Easter Vigil at the Vatican
Harry C. Payne Named Williams College President
COLUMN RIGHT / PHIL GRAMM : A Novel Idea: Pay-as-You-Go Health Care : As an incentive to cut costs, a 'medical IRA' could cover routine needs, with insurance for catastrophic illness.
The Fruits of Ingenuity and Initiative : The funding coups of a Pacoima school boost the notion of site-based management
How to Have Environmental Protection and Jobs That Enable People to Eat, Too : Law: By declaring the gnatcatcher a "threatened" species, Babbitt opened the door to some land development under certain conditions.
Slouching Towards Los Angeles : REMOVING THE BLINDFOLD, THE 'CITIES OF ANGELS' BEGIN TO SEE THENSELVES AS ONE
A Trade Embargo That Has Long Outlived Its Purpose : Cuba: It's near impossible to imagine Havana as a normal trading partner, yet consider what a post-ban friendship might look like.
Obituary
Hunt for Officers' Killer Yields Surprise Arrests : Compton: Investigation nets suspects in three other homicides. As a result, there has been some meaning into loss of the two men, an official says.
Inglewood Dancer Leaps Into Spotlight With Top Troupe : Performance: Matthew Rushing, the youngest member of the Alvin Ailey company, fulfills dream.
Cambodians Celebrate New Year : Culture: Prayers, food and dances are traditional, but Western schedules force early observance of Tuesday's holiday.
Manilow to Sing at Arena Opening
Mom Walks on the Wild Side: 3 Kids in 60 Miles
CHANNELING : WHAT ARE THEY UP TO NOW? : Fans of former Agent 99 are still mad about her
With an Endless Supply of Clinton Jokes, Can This Be the Era of Bad Feelings? : Attitude: Americans have long told jokes about their President. But Clinton's are starting early in his term and have an unusually nasty edge.
PERSPECTIVE ON ABORTION : RU-486: Miracle Drug Turns Nasty : It's more complicated and dangerous than advocates say. Women could be left with no safe way to end a pregnancy.
Rosato, Paul and Avila Give Harbor College Three Reasons to Smile
Torrance Skater to Compete in Italy
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Carter's First Homer Sparks Blue Jays
THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Everybody's Setting in the West but Suns
Gibson Wins Arcadia Title on Third Try
Success Still Foreign Here
MAXed out on low bus ridership, beach cities lose their line.
FORUM: Students, staff and parents with the...
Shooting Victim Found in Park
HIGH SCHOOL TRACK ARCADIA INVITATIONAL : Anderson Looks Impressive, but Jones Is the Star
NBA ROUNDUP : Olajuwon Overwhelms Spurs
Names in the News - April 11, 1993
A Business Approach to Self-Defense : Martial arts: Machado brothers, who learned jujitsu in Rio de Janiero, have brought their knowledge to Redondo Beach.
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Bonilla, Writer in Heated Exchange
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Nied Leads Rockies to Second Victory
Watkinson Wins Saugus Grand Am Main
Sandstrom Goal Fends Off Sharks
Hockey
Valenzuela Perfect for an Inning
"Backstage Passes"By Angela Bowie with Patrick Carr...
"BLACK AND BLUE: THE LIFE AND LYRICS...
In Brief
Jake & Annie's Sold on American
Go for the Pasta--Sardinian Style
Booth Leads Junior Golf Tournament
Track and Field
NHL ROUNDUP : Ottawa Ends Record Streak, 5-3
Clippers Beat Nuggets, but Roberts Is Ejected
Coaches Wish Upon Basketball Stars : Recruiting: Artesia High's O'Bannon, Jones have endured a barrage of letters, calls and bizarre promises by those who seek their services on the court.
3 Area Girls Named to Southern Section Basketball Team
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Titans Score Late to Defeat Nevada Las Vegas
Conlan Set to Sign With Rams : Pro football: Bills free agent reportedly agrees to three-year deal. He is expected to start at middle linebacker.
Jones Is Leaps and Bounds Ahead of Field at Arcadia : Track and field: Thousand Oaks star wins long jump (20-9 1/4) and 100- and 200-meter sprints; Agoura's Skieresz doubles in distance events.
COLLEGE SOFTBALL : Fernandez Wins Duel With Granger
This Makes the Fourth of July Seem Like a Veritable Drag
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Precautions Taken in Case of Unrest
Names in the News - April 11, 1993
GETO BOYS"Till Death Do Us Part" Rap-a-Lot/Priority*...
In Brief
Boogie's Diner Packs Its Jeans
Saxman Redman Shows Style Beyond His Years
HORSE RACING BLUE GRASS STAKES : Prairie Bayou Wins; Corby Is Seventh
Deffenbaugh, Tice in Katin Finals
Weiner Wins Easter Bowl Tournament
Rams Reportedly Nab Linebacker Conlan : Football: Sources say the team and the free agent agree on a three-year contract.
Unearthing Prime Piatigorsky of the '50s
New Venue Is a Blockbuster, but Will It Be a Winner?
Sing a Song of Paranoia : David Baerwald turns out tales of urban chaos when not tracking the latest conspiracy theory
A Swaggering Chunk of Pistols Punk
In Brief
A Look at Hollywood and the movies : UNREAL ESTATE : At Home (Not Hers) With Sharon Stone
Water District Officials' Expense Accounts Tapped Out
Possible GE, Boeing Aircraft Sale to Iran Reviewed
Achoo! Allergies Bloom Thanks to Bountiful Rain
A Fight to the Finish : Opponents Still Hope They Can Stop Tollway
COMMENTARY ON HEALTH AND VIOLENCE : Prevention Is Still Better, Less Costly Remedy for Nation's Ills : To save lives and money, efforts must be made to decrease violent acts, tobacco use and substance abuse.
2 New Parks to Preserve Beauty of Land : Laguna Coast and Peters Canyon Sites, Opening This Month, Are County Treasures
On the Prowl : Cat Lover Traps Strays to Save Them From Overpopulation--and the Animal Shelter
Tranquil Traditions of Easter Eve
'3rd World' Arizona Town Seeks Help : Poverty: Kemp has helped community near Phoenix qualify for specialized programs. But funds are not available to make a dramatic impact.
SANTA ANITA : Val Des Bois Wins the El Rincon
PREPS / KIRBY LEE : He Makes the Grade on, Off the Field
Titans' Ferguson Tries to Phil the Bill : Baseball: Replacing a standout such as Nevin is not easy, but Cal State Fullerton's new third baseman is handling that pressure.
CSUN to Induct 5 Former Athletes Into Hall of Fame
Calcante, CSUN Sweep Away Southern Utah in Softball
Perkins Says He Feels Lakers' Pain : Pro basketball: But he's starting to get comfortable in Seattle as he faces former team for first time since trade.
Jury Rules for Bengals in Lawsuit
Gibson and Tigers Glad for Reunion : Baseball: Return of designated hitter to Detroit has paid off for player and team.
GOLF / MAL FLORENCE : Same Old Thing Makes It So Special
COLLEGE BASEBALL / GARY KLEIN : Williams Has His Act Together
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Gilbert Next Up for No. 1 Sampras
ARCADIA TRACK INVITATIONAL : Engesser Is on the Upswing After Taking Second in 800
Hot 'Shots'
MOVIES : Walken's New Turn : The actor who has made a career playing brooding psychos is in London making a romantic comedy; he calls it a nice change of pace
COMEDY : A Room of Their Own : Thanks to impresario Mitzi Shore and the Belly Room, for a while back in 1978-79 female comedians had a small spot to work in together, a place where they could be bad, get better and launch careers
NO HELP: Remember when Michael Jackson vetoed...
Racial Unrest Brings Baldwin's 'Mr. Charlie' Back Into Focus
ART : Yoko Reconsidered : Just because she became Mrs. John Lennon doesn't mean she stopped being an artist
In Brief
Revival of a Landmark : Fountain Theatre prepares to take new look at 'The Boys in the Band,' the groundbreaking play about gay life first staged 25 years ago
"PLUGGED"Bruce Springsteen Sony Music Video* *Who better...
Rheaume Is Historic, but She's Not Perfect : Milestone: Minor league goaltender gives up six goals in her first pro start and loses before 15,179 in Atlanta.
CS Northridge Men Set School Mark in 1,600-Meter Relay
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THE MASTERS : Langer (69) Looks Down on the Field : Golf: The 1985 winner finishes third round with a four-shot lead when challengers run into trouble.
Auto Racing
Coach in a Quandary : Randy Pfund Is Trying Desperately to Find the Combination for Success, but Criticism Is Mounting as Lakers Struggle to Make Playoffs
AUTO RACING : Andretti's Win One for the Ages
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Believe It or Not, 28 May Not Be Enough
Dodgers Feel Relieved by Beating Braves at Last : Dodgers: Reed gets a second chance after balk and gets the winning hit in 10th. Hershiser, Maddux battle to a draw.
Names in the News - April 11, 1993
Shaking Things Up in the Minors
ROUNDUP : Jovial Beats Lil E. Tee; Best Pal Third
Farrell Is Angels' Bright Spot
Auto Racing
NAMES AND NUMBERS
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Crespi Wins on Combined 1-Hitter
Names in the News - April 11, 1993
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Walton Isn't Injured in Car Wreck
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Kellaway's Sound Opens New Age of Blending Jazz, Classical
Hothouse Flowers Bloom Again
After two albums with Jeff Lynne producing,...
Las Vegas: Playground for Adults and Children : New hotels and amusement parks will add to an already crowded list of family activities.
STYLE: DESIGN : A Home With Heart
Room to Grow : Finding Place for a Garden Presents Special Challenge to Gardeners With Small Yards
What Democracy Did to the Mob : COLLISION: How the Rank and File Took Back the Teamsters By Kenneth C. Crowe (Scribner's: $22.50; 303 pp.)
SPEAKING THE LANGUAGE : In Post-Boomer Dude Talk, It Isn't What's Said but How You Say It
Charting Comeback From Rains : Rebuilding: San Clemente council members view massive damage to public facilities, plan course to repair storm drains, bluffs and roads.
Mid-City Grocer Slain in Robbery That Netted $18
White House Sending Envoy to Vietnam : Diplomacy: Retired Gen. John Vessey will assess Hanoi's cooperation in accounting for missing U.S. servicemen. A positive report could lead to a change in policy.
LITTLE TOKYO : Task Force Formed to Revitalize Area
Decision '93 / A Look at the Elections in Los Angeles County : Los Angeles Mayor : Separated from the pack by their public service, 11 candidates are given a fighting chance to win a runoff spot. : Julian Nava : Ex-Heavyweight in Comeback Bid
Decision '93 / A Look at the Elections in Los Angeles County : Los Angeles City Council / 11th DISTRICT : Q AND A
A summary of selected City Hall actions affecting Central Los Angeles in the past week. : CITY COUNCIL
Lifestyles of the Rich and Babied : Seems many celebrities have joined the parenthood club. How do they manage their mega-busy lives?
'This Is My Life'
Newberry Building Use Capped at 9 Businesses : Zoning: The leaseholder sought approval for up to 35 vendors. Local merchants applaud the limit.
Muslims Block Evacuation of Besieged Bosnian City
Decision '93 / A Look at the Elections in Los Angeles County : Los Angeles City Council : 9TH DISTRICT : Walters Faces Newcomer, 2nd Fight Against Predecessor's Aide
BELL GARDENS : City, Officer Settle Sex Harassment Suit
This Furniture Is in a Class by Itself
Striking the Right Chord : CBS sitcom gives Moore a chance to act and play
Decision '93 / A Look at the Elections in Los Angeles County : Los Angeles Mayor : Separated from the pack by their public service, 11 candidates are given a fighting chance to win a runoff spot. : Nick Patsaouras : In Pursuit of Immigrants' Vote
U.S. Jets Return Fire After Being Shot At by Iraqis
A Stranger to Ribbons Gets Tangled Up in Hues
'My Cousin Vinny'
WESTLAKE : Guard(en) Party
Koresh Sends Doom-Laden Letter to FBI
Decision '93 / A Look at the Elections in Los Angeles County : Los Angeles Mayor : Separated from the pack by their public service, 11 candidates are given a fighting chance to win a runoff spot. : Stan Sanders : A Bid to Regain Fame of 1960s
She Helps Latino Grandparents Bridge Cultural, Generation Gaps
Judge Allows Dialysis Cut Off for Woman, 83
Temple City : Manning Selected Mayor
"Look up at the sky tonight," I'll...
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Crenshaw Wakes Up to Beat San Pedro
A Wagner Love Letter at the Huntington
The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank...
KOREATOWN : Smoking Out Tobacco Dangers
Decision '93 / A Look at the Elections in Los Angeles County : Three Seats will be filled, including one for a new Eastside district. : DISTRICT 6 : Remapping Puts Korenstein Against Strong Opposition
Family Asks Help in Pico-Aliso Slaying
EAST LOS ANGELES : Asian-Americans Examine Riot Effects
Rocks, Reefs Among Protection Plans
Australians Gearing Up for Royal Battle : Independence: Loyal subjects debate republicans as nation prepares for referendum on cutting ties to British monarchy. Election is expected in about three years.