- Measures to Combat Parasite Risks : Watch what you eat and drink to avoid such diseases as giardiasis and amoebic dysentery.
- Playa Vista Is Ambitious Try at Neo-Village
- El Monte : Teacher of the Year Named
- The Living Daylights (ABC Sunday at 8:30...
- Farewell to 'The Phantom' of the Ahmanson
- This Player Can't Keep Down His Feeling About the Game
- COUGAR: Ghost of the Rockies by...
- CLIQUES : Riding With the Reaper
- Bosnia Vote Puts Peace Plan in Peril
- Lawmakers Focus on Illegal Immigration : Legislation: More than half of the 23 bills introduced in Sacramento that would affect undocumented immigrants were authored by elected representatives from the San Gabriel Valley.
- COLUMN ONE : Trapped in a Vale of Tears : Death haunts the streets and soul of Kashmir. A fight to secede from India has brought a brutal crackdown and four years of fear and misery.
- Was It Something We Said?
- 26-Acre Mall Approved Over Protest of Committee : Council: Key concessions are given to developers that override recommendations by a residents group overseeing the project.
- Italy's Instability Has Tourism Teetering : Mediterranean: Murder, arson, racism, terrorism, vandalism and corruption are cited.
- Family Channel closes distance on race in an 'African Skies' episode
- Immigration Control: Doing It Right : Needed--a counterfeit-proof ID card for all U.S. workers
- A Thicker Blue Line for America
- PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE : Embargo: Iraqis Hurt, Hussein Untouched
- Man Fatally Shot at Pasadena ATM
- Compromise Could Save a Historic Site : * Community Should Find a Way to Move and Restore San Juan Capistrano Cottage
- CAMARILLO : Council Votes to Ban Parking in 2 Areas
- Popular music will waft across the Palos...
- Fair Pushes Buttons of Political Junkies
- Fair-Goers, Chili Cooks, Judges Get Their Fill
- PREP FOOTBALL '93: Century League : Villa Park's Pearsall Beefs Up to Elude Pain
- NAMES AND NUMBERS
- U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS : Sinjin Sings the Blues and Ayakatubby Pays the Penalty : Volleyball: Smith, the winningest player in beach history, is eliminated. Ayakatubby's argument with official helps top-seeded Kiraly and Steffes advance.
- A look inside Hollywood and the movies : 'CROWD' REMAKE : It's the Wrong 'Face,' but It's All Right With Whoopi
- A Too Lively Crew at 'Jack the Rapper' Confab
- Rappers-actors Ice Cube and Ice-T are both...
- Bice <i> Dice Basta!</i> to Beverly Hills, Not to West Hollywood
- Picture Vacation in Children's Eyes : Photography is a fun and affordable way to let youngsters preserve what <i> they </i> like about travel.
- WOMEN'S FALL FASHION : Bits & Pieces
- Riordan Takes a Tour of Hollywood and Slime
- Court Acts to Protect Taj Mahal From Toxics
- SOUTH-CENTRAL : New Shelter to Offer More Than a Bed
- NOTEBOOK : A Hit at World Championships
- The Bottleneck : Squeezed by Tough Restrictions, Only a Few of the Hundreds of Liquor Stores Damaged During the Riots Have Reopened.
- PUPPET ABUSE: Geeser the Walking Puppet Stage...
- Signs That the Sun Is Setting on Summer
- Reunion Accentuates the Positives for Blacks : Gatherings: Celebration of African-American families reaffirms how far they have to go and how far they've come.
- Santa Ana Conference Marks Chicano Moratorium, March
- Voters Say Monorail
- A Group That Warrants Your Support : ACTION Bridges a Gap to Provide Counseling for Troubled Students and Their Parents
- Teacher's Work Habits Were a Valuable Lesson in Themselves : Education: John Santschi taught at San Pedro High for 48 years and never missed a class until he had a heart attack last fall. His former pupils will honor him in retirement next month.
- RAM NOTEBOOK : Gilbert Sits to Give Knox Look at Others
- MOVIES : A Look Inside the Studio Gates : Dawn Steel was the first woman to head a movie studio when she took over Columbia Pictures in 1987. In a new book about her trip to the top, she wants to show other women how to scale the heights of Hollywood
- A Stitch in Time . . . : PROVERBS ARE NEVER OUT OF SEASON, <i> By Wolfgang Mieder (Oxford University Press: $25; 284 pp.)</i>
- THE TABLES ARE TURNED : It May Not Be Pub Grub, but When It Comes to Good, Cheap Food, Abiento Is No Cop-Out
- Critic's Efforts Lead to Audit, Official's Resignation : Government: Watchdog is satisfied after questioning city manager's handling of finances. Report revealed carelessness but no criminal wrongdoing.
- Teen Was Bruised, Battered by Young 'Love' : Battering: One study said 25% of teens had experienced violence while dating. Patterns resemble battered-spouse syndrome.
- Q AND A : O.C. Theater Owner Gives Preview of New Attraction : Entertainment: Edwards chain founder discusses his plans to build an 18-screen cinema complex in Irvine.
- CIA to Open Cold War Files, Bay of Pigs to Shah of Iran
- The Cardiac Kid : A Year After Heart Transplant, Teen-Ager's Life Is Full Speed Ahead
- A look inside Hollywood and the movies : What, Skip Telluride? A Boycott Puts Hollywood to the Test
- Television : Are You Really Ready for the Late-Night Talk-Show Wars?
- Can Ad Fee Be Deducted From Deposit?
- CANE by Jean Toomer (Liveright: $7.95;...
- Getty Offers Free Exhibit on Library
- Pasadena : Caltech's New Fund-Raiser
- Independence Day? : Teachers Propose School Free of L.A. Unified Control
- 9 Appointed to Evaluate Playa Vista : Politics: Councilwoman Ruth Galanter picks community activists to study the impact that the massive project would have on the environment and traffic.
- Abused Critters Find Safety, Respect : Animal rights: Freddy the turkey, Jeffrey the pig and friends have a new life. 'These animals act as ambassadors of their species to teach human beings,' caretaker says.
- Teen Culture Cited in Dating Violence
- Avalon Hospital's Administrator Ousted by Board After 8 Months : Health care: Catalina Island facility has had severe financial woes and high management turnover in recent years.
- 2 Die in Grenade Blast
- Pierce College Hits Pay Dirt With Deal : Amid Financial Crisis, the Decision to Accept Warner Ridge Soil Was a Wise Move
- Dispute Ends in Shooting
- 6 Injured in Lake Forest Car Crash : Accident: Vehicle was being followed, but not chased, by Border Patrol, agency says. One passenger remains in critical condition.
- PREP FOOTBALL '93: Century League : Canyon
- HISTORY OF AIDS: Emergence and Origin of...
- Not Quite Home on the Range : Lawyers and Other City Slickers Round Up $1,000 to Play Cowboy
- 5,000 Hopefuls Expected at East L.A. Job Fair
- SOUTH-CENTRAL : Fannie Mae Makes Home Buying Easier
- On View : What Hamner Does Best : 'WALTONS' CREATOR AND THE FAMILY CHANNEL FIND SIMILAR VALUES IN 'SNOWY RIVER' SAGA
- Cost of Death: A Billion Dollars and Counting
- When Political Spin Doctoring Comes to Movies : Society: Political campaigns are shaped by spin doctors who direct the flow of opinion. Now, with 'Last Action Hero,' Hollywood adopted the tactic.
- Galileo Spacecraft Explores Asteroid on Jupiter Trek
- Just Whose County Is It, Anyway? : Supervisors come up with a spending plan that hurts everyone but themselves.
- Elderly Dancers Put Best Foot Forward
- Outcome of '90210' Dispute Hinges on Zoning Laws : Hermosa Beach: A hearing is scheduled for Sept. 21 to determine whether filming of the TV show violates codes prohibiting business activity in residential areas.
- Churches Unite to Spread Gospel at Santa Ana Street Fest : Religion: About 400 people gather to hear R&B-flavored; music, sermons. The event is designed to create unity among the denominations.
- Bathhouse to Stay Open During City Inquiry About Sex
- Defending Champion Leonard Is Upset in U.S. Amateur Golf
- Picking a Park for That Picnic Basket
- California Neotraditional Plans, Projects
- Turn On Color in Fall Garden With Bulbs
- Migrating West for a Better Quality of Life : Agoura: Low crime, low smog, good schools draw families to the west side of the San Fernando Valley.
- Where Kontrol Is the Way of Life
- SPECIAL REPORT : O.C. Districts Fashion Strict New Dress Codes : Schools: Gang-style and other questionable items barred to keep the focus on education. Students will learn that more clothes now clash with the rules.
- TV Crewman Confirms Chat With Cultist
- An Unspoken Will : She Should Be Dead, But O.C. Woman Fights to Walk, Talk
- Getting Back on Track : Transit: Rail supporters ecstatic after MTA agrees to spend $40 million for design of the Pasadena Blue Line. It plans to find another $57 million to start construction of the route.
- Las Vegas on the Potomac? Capital Mulls Gambling
- Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Teen-Ager Testifies in Burning of Black
- Long Beach Little Leaguers Win Title Again
- Issue: Movie Theaters
- <i> Mon Dieu! </i> Cheese, Chips, Apples Trip Eurocrats : European Community: Setting uniform marketing rules for all 12 nations proves to be full of pitfalls. But the process continues.
- The Kids' Plate : NETWORK, CABLE AND INDEPENDENTS OFFER A FULL COURSE OF LIVE-ACTION AND ANIMATION
- Backers of Breakup Concede Legislative Foes Have the Edge
- Galanter Appoints 9 Activists to Evaluate Playa Vista : Politics: Westside councilwoman picks group of community leaders to study the impact that the massive project would have on the environment and traffic.
- CAMARILLO : Oxnard's Recycling Plan Is Rejected
- Intrepid Chapman Looks Ahead : First Steps Toward Resurrecting Football Next Fall at Division III Level After 62-Year Hiatus Seem Tentative, but Momentum, Excitement Building
- Hot New Trend: Uniforms : Schools: Dozens of public elementary campuses try an experiment aimed at solving various clothing-related problems by urging students all to wear the same thing.
- Police Name Man in Fatal Car Crash
- His Life After Football Enters a New Episode : Television: Lynn Williams, a former San Pedro High football player, now makes a living playing Sabre on 'American Gladiators.'
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Helmets for Coaches Not a Bad Idea
- Rubley Proves He Can Maneuver in Rush-Hour Traffic : Pro football: Ram reserve quarterback gets stagnant offense moving in the second half.
- Dodgers Feeling Run Down
- AND ONE MORE THING: Sara DeBell, the...
- No Secrets as the Angels Win, 6-2
- Blind Ambition
- In Brief
- OPERA : Taking a Fresh Eye to 'La Boheme' : Film director Herbert Ross enjoys nothing so much as a new challenge, and he's got a big one in the new L.A. production
- Worlds of Possibility : THE REST OF LIFE: Three Novellas, <i> By Mary Gordon (Viking: $22; 257 pp.)</i>
- WOMEN'S FALL FASHION : Haute Noire
- BOYLE HEIGHTS : Input on Hospital Expansion Studied
- Mary dates a handsome ski instructor (Rob...
- Death Penalty Cases Test Fairness of Clemency : Mercy: Critics contend that the arbitrariness excluded from sentencing permeates the process. Supporters say the system protects against executing the innocent.
- Life as a Fair Variety Artist Can Be Full of Pain, Pride : Entertainment: Geeser the Walking Puppet Stage, other performers and about 4,000 daytime attendees brave heat amid an array of activities.
- THE PRICE OF LIFE : How High the Cost Before It Becomes Too High?
- Man Accused of 'Heroes' Murder Faces New Charges
- Stardust, Pajamas and Memories of Crooner Bing Crosby Put on Display : History: Collection at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash., includes 24,000 artifacts, such as the late actor/singer's hairpieces, which he called 'scalp doilies.'
- More Help on Way for Serra Basketball Team : Preps: Forward Leonard Butler, one of the top juniors in the state, will transfer to the Gardena school from Leuzinger.
- With Enemies Like These, He Must Be Good
- WOMEN'S FALL FASHION : Between the Lines
- Ancient Hadrian's Wall Lets Down Its Guard : The English countryside reveals miles of the barrier built by Rome's legions, as well as cricket and good conversation.
- THE WINE LIST
- Rogue Elephant Kills 44 in India
- MAKE ROOM FOR NUMBERS
- A Club of Contention : Battle Rages Over Whether Nightspot Is a Nuisance or a Scapegoat
- Top-Speed 'Data Highway' on the Way : Computers: Engineers hope to develop a video and data resource as flexible as the existing long-distance telephone network, but larger.
- Nation IN BRIEF : PENNSYLVANIA : Surviving Twin Continues Recovery
- WALNUT PARK : Bicycle Patrols a Hit With Residents
- PERSPECTIVE ON SOUTH AFRICA : The Triumph of Decency Awaits : Amy Biehl dedicated herself to goodness in a land of savagery. Now black and white cry out together: No more!
- Portrait of Encino : WEALTH, HISTORY AND LOTS OF STARS
- Woodside Posts Division-Best Third Sportsman Win
- Florida State Kicks Off Kansas, 42-0 : College football: 12-play, goal-line stand highlights easy victory for No. 1 Seminoles.
- COVER STORY : Storming Back From the Brink : The pressures of success nearly did in Kurt Cobain and Nirvana. Now, after a break--and with a new album--he's set to rock again. But don't expect the elder statesman of grunge to be a role model or anything
- FICTION
- ELECTRONIC BOOKS : We Have Seen the Future, and It Beeps
- ECHO PARK : Youth Sues MTA, Alleges Racial Bias
- An Improbable Love : CAPE OF STORMS: The First Life of Adamastor, <i> By Andre Brink (Simon & Schuster: $16; 141 pp.)</i>
- WILSHIRE : City to Beef Up Spray Paint Checks
- Diverse Standards Prove Difficult for U.S. Firms
- Joint Project for Movie Complex Ends in Lawsuit : Litigation: A venture between AMC Theaters and a nonprofit group at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza disintegrates. Meanwhile, Magic Johnson's company proceeds with its own theater project.
- Max Sinclair; Co-Founder of Paint Company
- It's Ma Bell Against Her Grown-up Babies : Communications: Acquiring McCaw and getting into the cellular business is loaded with downside potential for AT&T;.
- L.A. School District Proves Again It's Beyond Help : Repeated attempts at getting the education bureaucrats to bend and adapt have been rebuffed with nothing but lip service.
- North Calls for Truce, Urges Regional Airport Authority
- 2 Well-Timed Examples of Public Spirit : * Builder, Businessman Give Welcome Gifts of Land to Improve Street, Build Firehouse
- Beilenson, Gallegly Ideas in U.S. Spotlight : Politics: County's congressmen take higher profiles as their get-tough proposals fuel the growing national debate over illegal immigration.
- This One Was Hard to Watch
- COVER STORY : You've Got to Hand It to Janet Jackson
- Singaporeans Finally Elect a President
- Iraqi POWs Get a Howdy in New Hampshire Town : Relocation: U.S. Army sergeant is sponsoring the former enemies. They have jobs and local sweethearts.
- Celebration of Faith
- CRENSHAW : New Credit Union to Open Wednesday
- THE PINK PANTHER FINDS HIS VOICE
- THOUSAND OAKS : Homeless Man Suspect in Church Burglaries
- Ban on Blythe Street Gangs May Go Too Far : Limited Injunctions Have Best Chance of Survival in Court
- PREP FOOTBALL '93: Century League : Orange
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Gonzalez's Three Homers Crush Orioles
- Is Image Anything? : Andre Agassi's Pitch Has Taken a Turn These Days: He Says Tennis Has Become His No. 1 Priority
- BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Pennant Race Aside, the Giants' Struggle Isn't Over
- THAT'S COOL, HEH HEH: Beavis and Butt-head...
- MUSIC : Salonen, One Year Later : Esa-Pekka Salonen has the L.A. Philharmonic playing brilliantly and he dares explore uncharted avenues--but his penchant for brash experiments raises some doubts
- DOWNTOWN : Chinese, Jews Mark Intertwined History
- Nuclear Blast Survivor Declares War on the Russian Army : Lawsuit: Yuri D. Sorokin wants $52,000 from the Defense Ministry for radiation exposure during a 1954 test.
- Egyptian Theatre: the Sequel : Landmark: The historic movie house, built in 1922 and closed last year, could see new life as the CRA supports bid by nonprofit film group to operate it.
- The Pajama Game
- A summary of selected City Hall actions...
- Glendora : Doctor to Be Arraigned
- Retro : Serving a Masterpiece : KOCE POURS OUT ALL 68 EPISODES OF GREAT BRITAIN'S 'UPSTAIRS, DOWNSTAIRS'
- RECRUITING : Another Hot Prospect Picks UCLA
- Plans for Movie Complex at Mall End Bitterly : Lawsuit: A much-heralded venture between AMC Theaters and a nonprofit group disintegrates into litigation. Meanwhile, Magic Johnson's company plans to go ahead with its own project.
- NEW MUPPETS, NEW ADDRESS FOR 'SESAME STREET'
- First Guard Division Deactivated, a Victim of Cutbacks
- Proposals for Charter Schools Are Rejected : Education: Acting chief Stanley G. Oswalt says the plans lacked details and raised fiscal concerns. Supporters say the independence would have spurred achievement.
- Families Valued
- Fox in Police Station a Tip-Off to New Habitat : Ecology: As urbanization spreads through Europe, more and more wild animals are settling in the cities. Humans are encouraged to welcome them.
- Family History Proves Bewitching to Descendants of Salem 'Witches' : Colonial America: Three presidents, Clara Barton, Walt Disney, Joan Kennedy and one unborn child are among those whose ancestors were accused of consorting with the devil 300 years ago.
- CALIFORNIA ALBUM : Harvest of Fame : Although less than 25 years old, wineries in the Temecula Valley have achieved credibility. But they are still seeking to gain a reputation as noteworthy vinters.
- Oregon Town Was a Haven During WWII : Northwest: Hundreds of Japanese-Americans were evicted from the West Coast amid wartime hysteria. But this farming town welcomed them.
- Cleaner but Not Clean : Tainted Urban Runoff Remains Key Threat to Santa Monica Bay
- GOLF / DAN HAFNER : Turning 50 Not Enough to Win on Senior Tour Now
- Filipinos See Need to Boost Political Clout : Activism: Tony Grey's defeat in Oxnard City Council race was a wake-up call for leaders to look beyond their insular, traditional community.
- GOLF ROUNDUP : Norman, Price Have Piece of Four-Way Tie
- Los Lobos: How the Wolves Survived : For 20 years, they've kept their back-yard charm while developing into something far greater than 'just another band from East L.A.'
- Innocents Abroad / THE SEQUEL : In 1867, young Mark Twain recorded his impressions of what has become a rite of passage: the Grand tour of Europe. Here's how it's done in 1993.
- HIV-Positive Status Brings Attempted Murder Charges in More Sex Cases : Law: Critics say added count plays on the public's fear of AIDS. Prosecutors say infected persons who have unprotected sex are like assailants with gun.
- World IN BRIEF : SOUTH AFRICA : Woman Killed in Racial Attacks
- DAYTIME'S ON A ROLL WITH ROLE REVERSALS
- Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON STATE : Bacteria Sickens Six, Closes Restaurant
- World IN BRIEF : RUSSIA : Engine Failure Cited in Fatal Jet Crash
- Sheriff's Sweepstakes : 1,229 Applicants Begin Testing for 25 Vacancies in Ventura County Department
- 14-Year-Old Boy Killed When Spat Ends in Gunshot
- 2 Men Injured During Gunfight in La Colonia
- Low-Cost Housing May Go Up in Smoke if Library Is Sold
- BOXING / TIM KAWAKAMI : Heavyweights Not Rushing Into Anything
- PREP FOOTBALL '93: Century League : FACTS AND FIGURES : 1992 in Review
- AP Football Poll Was Invented Just 'To Keep the Pot Boiling'
- A look inside Hollywood and the movies : Action-Filled Agenda for Gale Anne Hurd
- ALBUM REVIEW
- INDUSTRY CHATTER: Rap kingpin Russell Simmons denies...
- Honda Hopes '94 Accord Will Return It to Driver's Seat : Autos: The Japanese company that once dominated U.S. sales has lost leadership to rivals. But executives say they are confident of reversing the decline with the new Accord.
- Let's Not Repeat the Fiscal Policy Mistakes of the Early 1930s
- BEHIND THE BESTSELLER : Consider This
- ROCKIN' ROGER: First Brother Roger Clinton finally...
- SOUTH GATE : Pipeline Foes Fail to Sway Council
- Diverse Activists Honor Dr. King in Capital March
- That Time-Honored Democratic Party Tradition: Self-Destruction : Politics: Since the Chicago Convention of 1968, the Democrats have specialized in internecine warfare. A sorry affair for the party of F.D.R.
- A look inside Hollywood and the movies : No Money but Plenty of the Vision Thing : Two secretaries aim to move to the other side of the desk after 'Sweet Potato Ride' comes out
- Deffenbaugh Advances in Eastern Surfing
- More Investors LEAP Into the Options Fray
- Imagining Mother : HEART EARTH: A Memoir, <i> By Ivan Doig (Atheneum: $19; 160 pp.)</i>
- VERMONT RIVER by W. D. Wetherell...
- Complete Loafing Guide to the Napa Valley : Where to Take Out Breads, Meats and Other Goodies to Make a Picnic as You Like It
- A Pattern of Cosmic Wrongdoing : ZADDIK, <i> By David Rosenbaum (Mysterious Press: $19.95; 438 pp.)</i>
- Sunday Reader <i> Angst</i> : Getting Real About the Estate
- Unraveling of Case May Have Spared Innocent Man
- Cancer Cases Reviewed After Misdiagnoses
- Nigerian Unions Call Strike in Effort to Oust Government
- Arcadia : Bear Caught and Relocated
- CRENSHAW : Bigger Police Force Is Focus of Meeting
- World IN BRIEF : COLOMBIA : Guerrillas Kill 13 Police Officers
- More Bits and Pieces From Brooks
- ON-RAMP
- Low-Cost Lodging Options for Travelers in Russia : Youth hostels in Moscow and St. Petersburg now offer cheap beds . . .and reservations.
- Were Korean War POWs Sent to U.S.S.R? New Evidence Surfaces : Probe: Former Marine corporal spent 33 months as a prisoner and was interrogated by Soviet agents who thought he was a pilot.
- Ecuadorean Cloud Forest a Living Textbook for High School Students : Andes: Atlanta school hopes to build an ecological preserve that will attract scientists as well as students to study and to protect a disappearing habitat.
- LEIMERT PARK : Youths Get Chance to Run a Business
- WITH AN EYE ON ... : Clare Carey's real family upbringing helps her on the set of 'Coach'
- This Hound Can't Hunt, and the Swans Can't Fly : Topiary: The garden art began in Europe 300 years ago and is relatively rare in the United States. But more and more visitors come to the parks to experience the peace of another age.
- Anxiety Rises on East Coast as Hurricane Emily Nears : Weather: With past storms fresh in mind, residents stock up. Forecasters say system is taking a path likely to spare South Florida.
- City Prepares to Seek Restitution of Alleged Misspending : Lawsuit: Council wants to scrutinize the petty cash account for possible litigation involving 'Dolly' Vollaire.
- 'Vehicle Tag' Turns Deadly for Man, 25
- Volunteers Sought for Waste Drop-Off
- FICTION
- Benelux Rises a Notch on the 'Must-See' List
- There's a Right Way : HOW TO DO THINGS RIGHT: The Revelations of a Fussy Man, <i> By L. Rust Hills (David R. Godine: $22.95 cloth, $15.95 paper; 320 pp.)</i>
- AN ELEGY FOR SEPTEMBER by John...
- Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas Creates a Club for Seniors : Rooms for $37 nightly, free buffets and other inducements come with 'Gold Club' membership.
- An Accelerated Course in European History : Tours: High schoolers are whirling faster than ever through Europe. Yet somehow the blur is rewarding.
- Kyman Controls CSUN Scrimmage
- BOXING : Ruelas Is a Big Hit at the Forum
- Poor choice of words casts a spell of embarrassment over Hawthorne's mayor.
- 1 Killed, 3 Wounded in Shooting; Suspect Held
- Something to Chew On : Tobacco Ban Prompts Reflection of Role Models
- Winless Rams Get No Relief From Raiders : Pro football: Hostetler impressive, but Jaeger's 37-yard field goal with 14 seconds to play gives them 20-19 victory.
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Irish Freshman Injures Shoulder
- VOLLEYBALL : Sinjin Smith Sings the Blues After Defeat
- Leckner Is Signed by Philadelphia
- DIVING : China Continues Dominance on Final Day of Competition
- Zooming In on Life : THE FLIGHT OF ANDY BURNS, <i> By Alice Mattison (William Morrow: $18; 256 pp.)</i>
- VICTORIAN LADY TRAVELLERS by Dorothy Middleton...
- 'This Trip Has Been a Dream Come True'
- Desire Under the Oranges : DISOBEDIENCE, <i> By Michael Drinkard (W.W. Norton: $21.95; 349 pp.)</i>
- Nation IN BRIEF : MARYLAND : Cross Burning Law Is Struck Down
- Singapore's New Leader Has Pro-Labor Past
- It Doesn't Please the Court : U.S. Justices Threaten Legal Action Against Maverick Lawyer Because of Publication of Arguments in 23 Landmark Cases
- MCA Can Derail Red Line Link With Signature
- Fidelity Title Booming as Lean, Mean Machine : Insurance: West Pointer William Foley's hard-edged style of management and acquisition has led to phenomenal growth of Irvine-based firm.
- Mt. Whitney Trail Provides a Peak Experience
- L.A. SPEAK
- BOYLE HEIGHTS : Trial to Begin on Eviction of Clinic
- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
- LIFE AMONG THE SAVAGES by Shirley...
- Covered Bridge on Endangered Species List : History: Arson attacks, vandalism and neglect are reducing their numbers. The bridges are a reminder of a slower and simpler lifestyle.
- Japan Rice Harvest Dips
- Friends With a Past Playing Tunes That Last
- In Rejecting Hermosillo, the City Council Defines What Leadership Is : Governance: L.A.'s 'translators' may be the future leaders who can achieve consensus in the midst of conflict and inequality.
- LOS ANGELES TIMES / INTERVIEW : Madeleine Kunin : In the Political Trenches at the Department of Education
- Out of the Swamp of Wetland Policy : Clinton Administration wades into deep end of vital water quality issue
- Sales Drop 10% From '92 : Home Sales Drop 10% From '92, 50% From '88 High
- The Menance of Nihilism : Untangling the Roots of the Violence Around Us--Onscreen and Off
- Moguls at the Gates : Part Robin Hood, Part Robber Baron, Russia's Wild Capitalists Are Skirting The Law, Making Fortunes And, Maybe, Saving The Country
- Broad Support Seen for LBCC Voting Plan : Education: Proposal to elect college trustees by district aims to improve the ethnic diversity of the board. It has received virtually no criticism.
- Claremont : Credit Union Is 60 Years Old
- Iraqis Put Off Talks at U.N., Cite 'Security'
- 5,000 Expected at East L.A. Job Fair
- The Spiraling Gestapo State Is Among Us : Bureaucrats and forfeiture laws are taking away our liberty.
- Amy Biehl's Life Was Short but Her Legacy Is Immortal
- OJAI : Motorcyclist Dies As He Strikes Tree
- Charting Her Own Path in Education : Profile: Principal Yvonne Chan is dynamic and savvy. She puts those qualities to work for students at the Vaughn charter school.
- Fear Spins Out : Stock Car Driver Burdett Overcomes Stigma and Reveals He Has HIV
- Japanese Take Crash Course in Basketball at Dominguez Hills : Goodwill: To help prepare for Asian Games, 13 players from national team worked with Toro Coach Dave Yanai.
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Quarterback Race Focuses on Cook
- MARIAH CAREY"Music Box" Columbia* 1/2If you have...
- Forgotten Marine's Tribulations Didn't End With Captivity : Korean War: Nick Flores' sacrifices counted for naught when he returned to the States. He was denied an honorable discharge and refused a commendation--until POW-MIA investigators found his records.
- German Corrections
- Coastal Development and the 'Merry Ecoists'
- Protecting, Lauding Immigrants' Labors
- Nate Holden
- Why Not Crawford?
- CSUN's Part of the Graffiti Solution
- Religious Revivals
- 200 Years Ago, Plague Spurred Modern Medicine : Health: The 1793 outbreak of yellow fever in Philadelphia had a profound effect on medicine, politics and literature. It led to the creation of public health departments, quarantines and public water systems.
- Professor's Lament on Declining College Standards, Performance
- Air Cargo Ban a Drag on Economy