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- Clinton Calls for More Police, Fewer Execution Appeals : Law: Anti-crime plan also would target illegitimate gun dealers. Much of package was negotiated in advance, but GOP senators may object to arms purchase delay.
- Harry Bellaver; Stage, Film and TV Character Actor
- Hollywood : Sentenced to Service
- THEATER REVIEW : A 'Romeo and Juliet' That's Not for Purists : The Ojai festival production has a few shining moments, but suffers from overacting and inappropriate casting.
- Quietly Charismatic Jazzman Rises With Cream of the Crop : Michael Franks, a crowd-pleaser for 17 years, likes to share the spotlight with his handpicked musicians.
- HEALTHWATCH : School Exams Start With Family Physician : In addition to supplies and clothes, parents need to make sure their youngsters have the proper medical tests.
- MCI President Resigns to Replace Retiring General Instrument Chief
- Harrah's to Build Louisiana Casino, Expected to Be World's Largest
- Market Day : The Market Economy
- Babbitt Requests Public Hearing on Nuclear Dump : Safety: In a letter to Gov. Wilson, the Interior secretary urges a review of concerns raised over proposed disposal site in the eastern California desert. Ward Valley opponents welcome the news.
- Maestro Kicks Up His Heels for Orchestra
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- SUMMER STYLING : Where Do Teens Find Each Other When School's Out? Despite the Choices, It All Comes Back to the Beach
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- At Glamour's Helm, a Chief Who Delivers
- County Enforces Policy of 'No Shots, No School'
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- NOTEBOOK / ROB FERNAS : El Segundo's Pitchers Overpower Competition for State Legion Title
- THEATER REVIEW : Anti-Gun Rap Drama Targets Youths, Adults
- Boosters to Propel Band at Bigger Target
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- South Africa's Johnny Clegg: A Witness to History : Pop music: The singer loses a band member to violence even as his new album celebrates a brave new world. He starts a Southland tour Friday.
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Crooms Dealt to Packers for Draft Pick
- CORONA DEL MAR : Event to Raise Funds for Project Together
- IAAF's Move Keeps It Step Ahead of Reynolds
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : A Better Look at Cowboys in Store
- LOS ALAMITOS : It Has Been a Blast for This Gelding
- ELECTIONS / VENTURA CITY COUNCIL : 3 Officeholders Will Face 11 Challengers
- Hitting the Road While Clinging to a Pitcher's Dream : A Onetime Prospect, Maye Endures, Hoping for Another Opportunity
- New Leases on Life : Justice Department cracks whip to assure open housing to all
- GOLF / U.S. WOMEN'S AMATEUR : Voorhees' Putt on 16 Sinks Sparks
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- RV Dealer Rolls to New Home Beside Freeway : Motor homes: Mike Thompson's RV Super Stores moves from Irvine's Traveland U.S.A. The new location fronting I-405 in Fountain Valley will bring a sales-tax windfall to the city.
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- Existing Homes Easier to Buy, Realtor Group Reports : Housing: Low interest rates, recovering economy help both first-time and step-up buyers. O.C. figures show big changes.
- Emirates Bar Iran-Bound Ship Carrying Banned Cargo
- Goldfish: They're Not Just for Lunch Anymore
- HE HAS A NOSE FOR LAUGHS : Mark Pitta, Headlining at Irvine Improv, Built Routine on His Nasal Appendage
- Town Council Seeks Input
- Parking Ticket Protesters Won't Have Day in Court : Law: Cities will have to provide hearing officers to resolve disputes.
- Joe Amaya; Longtime East L.A. Baseball Coach
- Jeremiah Kaplan; Former President of Publishing Companies
- 'Urgency' Rule Affects Building on Hillsides : Development: Council votes to consider basement size in approval process. Members deny charge that temporary law is aimed at Tower Road property.
- Not All the Produce at Stands Is Home-Grown : Roadside vendors often have to rely on the downtown L.A. complex, depending on the season and the crop.
- Britain, Sweden to Airlift More Sarajevo Children
- Inglewood Youths Take Goodwill Trip to Korea : Culture: Journey follows visit by Asian youths last year after riots revealed chasm between immigrant shopkeepers and residents.
- THOUSAND OAKS : Learning Tree School Gets a New Director
- GOINGS ON : Natural Features Evolve in Paintings : Exhibit includes landscape artists whose works covered the Eastern and Western United States from about 1830 to 1910.
- W. Farnsworth, Active in County, Dies at Home
- Ducks, Gulls Sign Deal
- Brazilian Team Proves AVP Tour Is Not Just for U.S. Players
- Lofton, Gault Work Overtime in Hopes of Turning Back Clock
- Leary's Loss Makes Titan Prospects Uncertain
- Missiles of October Aims for the Top : The Band of Boomers Looks to Make an Impact Outside of Laguna Beach
- CHILDREN'S THEATER REVIEW : Kids With Heart Stage a Smart 'Wizard of Oz'
- OAK PARK : 2 More File to Run for School Board
- Weiner, Lin Advance in USTA 18s
- Takasugi Gets Job Review From Constituents : Politics: Freshman assemblyman meets with public at Camarillo town hall meeting. Budget questions dog Republican lawmaker.
- LA PALMA : Council Approval Given 3rd Carwash
- Not a Blast From Past for Norman : PGA Championship: He puts loss to Tway in '86 behind him and is a favorite as play begins today.
- Glendale Team Plays World Series Opener
- Fortune's Future : Volleyball Circuit Keeps Him Busy at Home, Abroad
- Force Focuses on Prize After Blinking in 1992
- DEL MAR : Frankel Can Choose From Four
- Networks to Have Focus on the Pope's Visit
- Through It All, Pierce Wins : She Continues to Play Well, Even With Distractions
- Youths on Bicycle Kill 2, Wound 1 : Violence: El Monte shootings occur 50 minutes apart. Authorities are looking for the pair, who stole one victim's car.
- Preferring Horse Power to Horsepower
- Rocker's Girlfriend Guilty : Court: Tanya Hijazi plea-bargains in attack on woman. Rick James still faces trial.
- LOS ANGELES : Psychologist for Menendez Brothers Ends Testimony
- Countywide : Fund-Raiser Resigns From Arts Center
- Countywide : Coast Panel Delays Offshore Oil Vote
- 18-Year-Old Pleads Not Guilty to Murder in Guard's Death
- Girlfriend of Singer Makes Plea Bargain : Courts: Woman is expected to get four years in prison for her part in a beating at a West Hollywood hotel. Her boyfriend, 'king of funk' Rick James, faces trial.
- Man, 61, Found Dead With Head Wound
- PERSPECTIVE ON CHILDREN : No Wedding, No Rights for Fathers : Conversely, men wouldn't be economically responsible for children born out of wedlock.
- Just a Dyed in the Wool Rams Fan : Fillmore's Moore No. 1--More or Less
- The Sands of Time : Arnold Brothers Have Seen It All in Their Years at the Beach
- Handling of Mentally Ill in Prisons Assailed : Corrections: Inmates were denied medication and locked in solitary confinement, class-action lawsuit alleges. Some improvements have been made, state officials say.
- Helping Make Life Easier for Those Who Have Down's : Convention: Actor Chris Burke, who will speak at Anaheim gathering, has become a role model for youths with the condition.
- Covina : 22 Plan to Run for Council
- CULTURE PEARLS : Spirit of Recovery Echoes in American Indian Books, Crafts
- Fruits of Success : Ray Orozco and Ruben Gonzalez came from different backgrounds to start a produce stand. Nine months later, the hard work is paying off.
- Seven Students Receive $1,000 Glendale Grants
- Costa Mesa's Illusions Keeps Party Going for Teen Crowd
- Mayor of Moscow Takes Critics to Court : Russia: Yuri Luzhkov has often been accused of corruption. His response is lawsuits--one naming Mikhail Gorbachev.
- A Marriage of Convenience From the 'Systems Thinking' Generation
- SANTA ANA : Suit Alleges Bias by 4 Apartment Owners
- Psychiatrist Faces Inquiry by State Medical Board : Allegations: Roger Palmieri is accused of cocaine use, having sex with a patient. His arraignment on separate drug and weapons charges is today.
- PACOIMA : Man Walking in Road Struck by Car, Killed
- Council Waives Anti-Apartheid Policy in Giving Contract to Firm : Construction: Company's ties to South Africa are seen as remote. The $3-million project will renovate City Hall.
- GLENDALE : City Drops Legal Action Over Show
- Oxnard Joins Bidding for Southwest Museum
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- 'Meteor Man' Has Power to Amuse
- Arafat Facing PLO Crisis, Confirms Peace Negotiators Want to Quit
- Police Open 2nd Storefront Substation : Crime-fighting: Gangs and drug activity in Oxnard's Southwinds neighborhood will be targeted.
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Stopping Gang Warfare
- $1 Million Fire Guts Industrial Building Housing 3 Businesses : Thousand Oaks: Only the cement walls of the 16,000-square-foot structure remain after the early morning blaze.
- Little League Ousts Taiwan, Dominican Republic
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Lack of Attention a Treat for Snow
- Hyundai Setting Up a News Bureau
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- 6 Men Flee After Holding Market Employees Hostage
- Moderate Quake Rattles San Jose; No Injuries
- Santa Monica : Benefit for Flood Victims
- Product Prodigies : Award-Winning Designers Aim to Take the Work Out of Labor-Saving Devices
- Inmate's Sojourn Puts Focus on Alleged Treatment Abuses
- Serb Troops Pull Back From Strategic Peak Near Sarajevo : Balkans: One officer calls occupation of Mt. Igman 'finished.' U.S., meanwhile, repeats air strikes warning.
- La Canada Flintridge : Vaccinations for Dogs
- Big Production Over '90210' : Television: Judge will decide if show can continue to film in Hermosa Beach. Some residents call the activity disruptive and say it violates zoning rules.
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- Snorkelers Suffer Shock From Damaged Wiring
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- TWA Cleared to Emerge From Bankruptcy
- The House Call Makes a Comeback : Health care: Patients can receive services ranging from visits by RNs to physical therapy and nutritional counseling as they recover outside the hospital. The approach is gaining momentum as a cost-effective alternative.
- POSIES POWER : With Its Sweet Melodies, Textured Harmonies and Definitive Guitar-Heavy Sound, This Seattle Quartet Knows How to Keep It Catchy
- 3 Questioned in CIA Operative's Murder; Georgian Security Official Suspended
- FOR THE KIDS : Area Vacation Agendas to Soon Give Way to Homework : Parents can make the transition easier by making decisions on establishing a routine for the daily schoolwork.
- GARDEN GROVE : City Seeks Taxpayer Input on Spending
- Conservationists Get the Silent Treatment at Hearing : Gnatcatcher: Activists are frustrated when officials studying songbird protection don't respond to concerns.
- SIMI VALLEY : Acquitted Bombing Suspect Files Claim
- Observatory Is Host to Those Hoping to Catch a Falling Star : Moorpark College: The facility prepares for a late-night meteor shower that may flare into a dazzling light show.
- MOORPARK : Heavy Drinking by Defendant Reported
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Trust Funds to Pay for Crash Victims' Burial, Aid Orphans
- Serene Patch of History Will Be : Home to Needy Tenants of Today : Housing: The 16 bungalows in St. Andrew's Court are among 600 renovated and new units that the Community Redevelopment Agency plans on providing within five years.
- Watts Summer Fest Today-Sunday* "Together We Can"...
- Pasadena : Freeway Hearing Set Sept. 27
- THEATER REVIEW : 2 Sides of Noel Coward's 'Spirit' : Running concurrently in Santa Paula and Camarillo, the two productions of the same play do manage to be different.
- Crenshaw : Cancer Support Center Opens
- Senators Oppose Technology Sales : Defense: Five lawmakers warn Clinton about easing restrictions on space-launch know-how. They say buyers could use it to develop ballistic missiles.
- STAGE REVIEW : Production Thrives on Lovers' Tug-of-War
- Extensive City Audit to Focus on Efficiency : Finances: The independent study, costing about $250,000, will evaluate all civic operations to help officials formulate long-term budget strategies.
- Flood-Ravaged Midwest Must Get Rid of Millions of Filthy Sandbags
- Santa Monica : Museum to Build Wall
- One of Those Nasty Jolts as You Get Older
- Family of Man Killed by Police Files Complaint : Allegations: Mother, sisters of suspect shot in May say officers broke into their home last week looking for another brother. Neighbors in San Pedro housing project also claim harassment.
- Rep. Berman Tours Blythe Street
- LAGUNA HILLS : Smoking Ban Will Begin Next Month
- Tiny Mermaid's Challenge : Real-Life Ariel, 4, Will Be Taking on the Mighty Pacific in a Feat for Daddy and Herself
- COUNTYWIDE : Children Get a Glimpse of Native Life
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- Memorial Service for NASA Pilot Thompson
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- Pico Rivera : Free Mulch Offer a Product of City's Recycling Program
- Nominee Praised as Firm, Compassionate : Joint Chiefs: A refugee who worked his way up the ranks of the U.S. military, Shalikashvili is said to have a 'sense of the larger world.'
- What Parents Should Know About IQ Tests
- Altadena : Iamurri Named to Council
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Santa Clarita Teen-Agers Lose Another Hangout : Recreation: Magic Mountain closes its once-popular After Hours dance club. It was one of the few places that young people could go.
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Anti-Gang Group Asks Store to Drop T-Shirt : Santa Clarita: The task force says the clothing legitimizes illegal activity. A store official says he was unaware of any complaints.
- LYNWOOD : Boy, 14, Shot to Death in Probable Gang Attack
- South Pasadena : New Fee to Help Cut Deficit
- 'Mary Poppins' Still Practically Perfect
- An Irresistible Blend of Black and White : Johnny Clegg and Savuka combine rock 'n' roll and Zulu sound into a rhythm that unleashes the urge to dance.
- Voters Reject Card Casino 2 to 1 After Bitter Campaign : Gambling: Despite a pricey push from investors, the $40-million Cougar Club project loses in every precinct.
- Study Says Female Doctors More Likely to Do Pap, Breast Exams
- Santa Monica : Weekend Parking to Cost $2
- COLUMN ONE : A Village Cries Out for Help : Korean laborers taken to Japan in World War II eventually settled in tiny Utoro. Now, facing eviction, they have spent their life savings on a bid to win American support in a fight to save their homes.
- Hollywood : Help for Those With AIDS
- Prego Ristorante Will Light Up With a Special Dinner
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- Coastal Panel OKs Malibu Development : Housing: The commission approves construction of 51 luxury homes. Opponents contend that an environmentally sensitive habitat will be harmed.
- ORANGE : Reprieve Studied for Dayworker Center
- International Stock Mutual Funds Become Hot Sellers
- Commercial Driving Ban on Diabetics Is Eased
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- Man Who Led Police on 4-County Chase Sentenced to 60 Years
- WCC May Lose Automatic Bid to NCAA Baseball Playoffs : Colleges: Proposal would force league champion to play a qualifying series against a Southwestern Athletic Conference team.
- A NoHo Like SoHo Is Plan's Goal : Revitalization: Arts community is gathering strong support for an artists-in-residence zone similar to the lower Manahattan enclave.
- IRVINE : Residential Hotel Study Abandoned
- Feast Without Fez
- PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Ultimatum Doesn't Faze Humphrey
- Austin Gives a Lesson in History : Tennis: Hall of Fame player beats a 17-year-old who had never heard of her, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5.
- Hathaway Does His Job Again : Baseball: Left-hander baffles Rangers with off-speed pitches to help Angels win, 4-1.
- COMPTON : State Official Orders School Layoffs, Teacher Pay Cuts
- DIVING / NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS : He Competes With Body, Not Soul
- Snow Slowly Getting Back in Swing
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : T-Note Sale Goes Well; Dow at Record High : Market Overview
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- Alhambra : Rebuilt Fire Station to Open
- Glendale : Prizes for Scavenger Hunt
- Beverly Hills : Low-Cost Lunch Program
- Downey : The Cover Charge for Loud Parties Could Be $50
- Wall-of-Famers : Lynwood Honors Past Residents Duke Snider, Earnest Killum
- Pico Rivera : 'If You Lived . . .' Here Sign Added to Museum Exhibits
- Ocean Swim by Girl, 4, Is Dad's Goodby
- Crime Changes Concept of Sanctuary : Religion: After a rape attempt at Incarnation Church, only a small chapel will be open for private worship. Regular services are not affected.
- The Region : Chorus to Perform in Italy
- City's Test of Electric-Assisted Bikes Gives Power to the Pedalers
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : Peruvian Restaurant Serves Up a Meal Rich in Taste and Diversity : Some dishes worth trying at the Spanish Fountain in Ventura are inspired by the Chinese, Italians and Indians.
- Glendale : Mayor's Forum Canceled
- Slight Inflation From Damaged Crops Predicted
- Car Thief Escapes From Minimum-Security Jail
- VAN NUYS : 5 Plead Not Guilty Over Theft of Ruby
- Anti-Drinking Effort Links Police, Athletes
- City Council Clout
- ELECTIONS / VENTURA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD : 6 Candidates to Compete for Seats
- SIMI VALLEY : Volunteers Sought for New Street Panel
- Hawthorne to Raise Rental Taxes to Hire More Police
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Burkett, Going Distance, Gets 18th
- How Apple's Newton Defies the Laws of Price Motion
- Save the Bull? Just Charge It
- Turner Poised to Buy New Line, Castle Rock : Entertainment: The entrepreneur, who has long sought to build a presence in Hollywood, may face opposition from his powerful board.
- HMO Stocks Dive; Analysts Cite Concern Over Reform
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- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dollar Sinks Against Yen; Dow Gains 10.62 : Market Overview
- Market Day : If You Grow It They Will Come
- High Life : A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Aliso Niguel School Will Take Communications to Higher Level
- From Old Prose, Young Writer Takes Wing
- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
- White-Water Baptism : At the Church of the Serious Rapids, a New Sect of Adrenaline Junkies Whoops It Up--Helmet-First
- PIER UPDATE: The Ventura Pier may reopen...
- Walken, Sarandon Have Their Act Together in 'Who Am I?'
- Superfund Might Help Pay for Ground Water Cleanup
- Feinstein Backs L.A. Judge for Key U.S. Attorney Post : Justice: President Clinton is expected to OK the choice for top prosecutor in the nation's most-populous district.
- Workers Give Shot in the Arm to Free Immunization Project
- Countywide : Winners of Drawing Give Prize to Scouts
- Malone Goes Back to Philadelphia
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- Freezing Out Competitors : New Chicken Labeling Bill Is About Buck-Buck-Bucks
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- Sensuous Alborz Takes Persian Food to Zenith
- Mother Guilty of Voluntary Manslaughter
- WORDS AND IMAGES : The Last Lighthouse Built in California : The Anacapa Island structure, built in 1936, is featured in a book chronicling the history of more than 40 such facilities in the state.
- Jury Finds Man Guilty in Shootings at Fairview Center
- COMEDY REVIEW : On the Offensive in Battle of the Sexes
- Redondo Beach Gang Sweep Nets 11 : Law enforcement: Police seize 29 firearms during raids on 15 homes. The crackdown was prompted by an escalating 'turf war.'
- St. Matthew's Sets 10th Concert Season
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- Youths Stab 3 Football Players, Injure 4th at Lynwood High
- U.S. to Review O.C. Race Bias Complaint : Allegations: Federal commissioner will urge a formal assessment of Latino group's charges of widespread discrimination in county government.
- SUNLAND-TUJUNGA : Officials to Install Honorary Mayor
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Lists of Candidates Finalized in 5 School Board Elections
- IRVINE : City Gives Developer Permits, Gets 8 Units
- Moorpark Teachers Union Files Grievance Over Coach's Firing : Education: The instructor's former role as association president is cited. The principal defends his decision, but a board member says he will investigate.
- Pasadena Pastor Charged in Molestation Case Freed on Bail
- Wickersham Memorial Scheduled for Monday
- Shandling: It's 'Larry Sanders' : Television: For a third time, the former stand-up comedian turns down a lucrative offer to host a late-night show, preferring to stay with HBO's 'Larry Sanders Show.'
- Po Shows Steady Hand in Slims Win : Tennis: Former Miraleste High player advances to round of 16 with 6-4, 6-4 victory.
- BURBANK : City Will Purchase Site for $2.9 Million
- Barbie to Mike: Walk It Like You Talk It
- Businessman Accused of Luxury Car-Theft Scam : Prosecution: Federal agents arrest the Huntington Beach man on charges of falsely reporting two autos stolen, defrauding insurer.
- Parents Plead Not Guilty to Abusing Girl, 16 : Arraignment: The Westlake residents are charged with beating and imprisoning their adopted teen-age daughter.
- A Close-Up Look At People Who Matter : City of Hope Groups' Fund Raising Lauded
- LOS ANGELES : Denny Beating Case Jury May Be Impaneled Today
- PACOIMA : An Expanded, Reorganized MEND Reopens
- Rose Parade Diversity Effort Widened : New Year's Day: Organizers of the march and football game say the new panel will increase role of minorities and women. Critics say the executive committee will still call the shots.
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Strawberry Must Make a Choice
- Reaching Finals Is Best Medicine for Ailing Wood
- Stoltenberg Blasts His Way Past Courier
- Coleman in Court, but Arraignment Is Postponed Until Oct. 8
- Clegg Faces Up to the Pain of Life : Pop music: The singer, who'll play in Solana Beach, sees no point in running away from the world's changes--even though some have caused him grief.
- 2 Youths to Seek Permission to Paint Murals
- DANA POINT : Council OKs Interim Manager for City
- L.A. Gives Contract to Company Suspected of Arts Plaza Fraud : Government: The city waives anti-apartheid rule in construction deal. Firm is being investigated for possibly double-billing Thousand Oaks.
- High Life : A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
- LOCAL ELECTIONS : Some Races Are Contests, Some Are Walkovers : Filing: 13 will run for 3 Hermosa Beach City Council seats; nobody wants to be on the board of directors in 2 recreation and park districts.
- Encino Activist Vows to Bar MTA's New Billboard Buses
- ANAHEIM : Council Again Seeks Panhandling Remedy
- Koyama Preparing for Finishing School : Golf: She's playing in U.S. Women's Amateur this week before trying to qualify for LPGA Tour.
- Dodgers Talk, but Result Is Another Loss : Baseball: After a clubhouse meeting, they lose their fifth game in a row, 3-2, to the Colorado Rockies.
- Ram Says Price Isn't Right Yet : NFL: Tight end, No. 5 on depth chart, holding out for more money.
- POP/ROCK* Arts Leader Goes Rock: Dennis Barrie,...
- ART REVIEWS : Revealing Look at the Boys of Summer
- Fall Outlook: A Bumper Crop of New Films : Movies: About 30 films are scheduled to hit theaters for the autumn season, just about the time that the strongest of summer's movies begin fading.
- NEWPORT BEACH : Fund-Raiser Will Aid Blast Victim's Family
- Agency Kept Busy by Fear of Hantavirus : Disease: Irvine man's illness, presence of deer mice in county lead callers to jam phone lines of Vector Control District. Officials halt surveys of rodent populations.
- City's Adult Business Plan Draws Fire : Oxnard: The proposal is tabled after landowners in the targeted northeast area vow to fight the ordinance.
- Aerial Search for Family Suspended
- WESTLAKE VILLAGE : 2 More Enter Race for City Council
- Embezzler's Fine Reduced on Appeal
- Do We Want to Be Like Kuwait? : Denying citizenship to the U.S.-born is un-American.
- STUDIO CITY : Owner of Appliance Shop Loses License
- BUENA PARK : Water Rate Increase Postponed 2 Months
- Manufacturer Fined $3,000 for Illegal Hiring
- Council OKs Park La Brea Expansion : Development: The revised plan will preserve the landmark May Co. building on Wilshire Boulevard. Included are 1,597 apartments, a hotel and two office buildings.
- CIA Takes On a New Client : Killing of agent spotlights agency's assistance to former Soviet republic
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- NORTH HILLS : 18-Year-Old Given 53 Years in Rapes
- 2 Glendale Families Avoid Graffiti Cleanup Bill
- CALABASAS : 9 Candidates to Run in Las Virgenes Race
- SYLMAR : Nursing Education Center Dedicated
- The Lesson of the Budget Melodrama : Bipartisanship needed for good of the country
- 18 Hurt as Big Rig Runs Red Light, Hits Bus : Accidents: A female passenger suffers a heart attack at the scene and dies. Another woman is hospitalized in critical condition.
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Key, Wickman Steal Spotlight From Clemens as Yankees Win