- Too True, and Not True Enough : JAJOUKA ROLLING STONE; A Fable of Gods and Heroes <i> By Stephen Davis (Random House: $22; 297 pp.) </i>
- A Virginia Boyhood : A TIDEWATER MORNING <i> By William Styron (Random House: $17; 142 pp.) </i>
- Parade of Hope
- Self-Esteem, Nonviolence Priorities in Program : Alternatives: Troubled youngsters are teamed with adults to 'show you there is something else out there besides the drugs, the violence, the street life.'
- VIEW FROM WASHINGTON / ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT : Clinton Faces a Challenge in S&L; 'Vote From Hell'
- Just Checking--Is $17,000 Too Much?
- So <i> That's</i> What the Rainforest Fuss Is About
- Troubled Hotel Becomes Symbol to Critics : Redevelopment: City's aid to developers, to brighten Huntington Beach's image, has been generous.
- La Verne : Car Dealer, City Make Deal
- Focus : 'Cheers' Chaser : THE PLUSES AND MINUSES OF A BUILT-IN AUDIENCE
- Survey Results
- LITTLE TOKYO : Asian-American Group to Be Honored
- Here's What a Ship Infirmary Can Do : Cruise ship doctors have varying abilities; it's appropriate to ask about medical staffing, equipment and insurance coverages before booking.
- THE PETER PAN CHRONICLES
- Love of Things Old Preserves Community : Harvard Heights: Despite 1992 riots and problems with city services, area's stately and affordable Craftsman-style homes draw residents.
- CRENSHAW : Aging Music School Facing Swan Song?
- ANTONIETTA by John Hersey (Vintage: $11;...
- Hard Drives : Computer Nerds, Stop Worrying: Your Obsession Can Make You a Better Human Being
- Bail Denied for 2 Held in Miami Tourist's Death
- California Corner : Festivals, Feasts & Fairs
- Labor Intensive : WORKERS; An Archeology of the Industrial Age <i> By Sebastiao Salgado (Aperture: $100; 400 pp.) </i>
- IN EXCESS : Del Mar's Owners' Guide
- Pinning Down an Expert on the Art of Packing : When it comes to knowing what to take along, a seasoned traveler favors comfort with style, and reveals how she keeps it simple.
- Gardening : Solving Mystery of Invisible Plant Killer
- For dedicated gardeners, here are suggestions...
- FICTION
- ECHO PARK : Party for Youths Is Job Program Finale
- Preview '93 : Blade Runners
- KOREATOWN : Business Training for Women Offered
- Trapped in the Amber of Public Image : Culture: For years, Michael Jackson was regarded as a child-man. He is one in a long line of celebrities enveloped by their personas.
- Windfall to Let Colleges Restore Some Classes : Education: The $5 million comes from reserves and spending cuts. It will help the Valley's schools reverse enrollment declines.
- Mall Blends Into Local Landscape in Its 1st Year : Retail: The Valencia Town Center is bringing about changes for businesses and shoppers. It is also meeting economic expectations.
- Former Bank Teller Is Arrested in Theft of an ATM Cash Box
- Marlins Add to Dodgers' Frustration : Baseball: Harvey earns 43rd save as expansion team wins for fifth time against Los Angeles.
- POP MUSIC : It's a Global Thing With U2 : The show includes Satan masks, gold lame suits and an onstage phone call to Sarajevo. Just the usual hijinks from the band that went there and back
- Crack, TV Blamed for Teen Murders
- EASTSIDE : TV Show Spotlights Local Chicano Talent
- Clinton Again Plays His 'New Democrat' Card : Politics: 'Reinventing government' is a way for the President to get back on track with the moderate voters who put him in office.
- LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Shimon Peres : An Architect of Mideast Peace Savors his Long-Sought Break
- Science Opens Up a Can of Worms : The Leech, Long Dismissed as Medical Quackery, Makes a Comeback as an Aid in Reattaching Severed Parts
- Man Is Shot to Death Outside Reseda Home
- BIG TEN ROUNDUP : Iowa Remains in Dominant State of Mind
- Northern California: Independent State of Mind : Regions: Residents of the North see their needs and interests overwhelmed by those in South. Out of sense of fear, frustration, comes talk of secession.
- Stenstrom's Passing Beats San Jose State
- CROSS-COUNTRY : Corona del Mar, Garritson Take Fields by Storm
- His Stock in Trade Is Rising
- 1993 PREP PREVIEW: GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL : HUNTINGTON BEACH
- Rams' Simple Plan for Week 2: Make Plays : Pro football: Everett and Gary will start, but the team is preparing Bettis, along with Jones and Drayton, for duty against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Alabama Defeats Vanderbilt, 17-6 : SEC: No. 2 Crimson Tide extends winning streak to 25, best in the nation, behind Barker.
- Raiders Activate Ismail, Release Green
- SCARFACE"The World Is Yours" Rap-A-Lot* *Gangsta rap,...
- Pop Culture : Just Boys of Civilization Destroyers? : Say what you will about the moronic duo, they've helped to cement MTV's identity with viewers and advertisers : COMMENTARY
- The upcoming solo album from Phil Collins...
- Pop Culture : Just Boys or Civilization Destroyers? : Kids think Beavis and Butt-head are cool. So do TV critics. But some outraged media watchdogs thing they just plain suck
- What's Next From SoundScan, a Frequent Buyer Program?
- Deals on Wheels : Auto Industry Sees a Major Shift to Leasing
- Shattered Dubrovnik Woos Tourists Again : Not Far From War-Torn Bosnia, This Historic Adriatic City Waits for the World to Return
- CHINATOWN : Service Center Plans Fund-Raising Dinner
- The Region : Water Cleanup Bill Backed
- Scottish Independence Flame Burns Anew : Nationalism: 286 years after forced British union, leaders of current movement tell desire for a peaceable divorce.
- Preview '93 : A Few Fall Touch-Ups
- HYDE PARK : Riot Recovery to Be Focus of Meeting
- "ONE LIFE" ACTOR SEEKS TO STRETCH HIS CORD
- 2 Dead in Murder-Suicide
- Chasing Demons While America Deteriorates : Budget: The Pentagon's version of reinventing itself--domestic investments can wait. Clinton's pledge to rebuild country is a casualty.
- Immigration: The Problem Is Federal Rules : Wilson should cut benefits to force a Supreme Court review.
- Merrill Attorneys, Claiming Prosecutors Withheld Evidence, Want Case Dismissed
- Official Promises to Send Mayor's Office in a New Direction : Thousand Oaks: Councilwoman says she won't leave her Populist voice behind when she steps into the role Tuesday.
- It's crazy, but it's 'Hermosa Beach, 90210'--unless Donna's mom objects.
- Audit Finds MTA Paid Millions in Cost Add-Ons : Finances: Transit agency contracts grew an average of 388% after they were awarded, review shows. Chief financial officer denies that improprieties occurred.
- NAACP Official Stands by Controversial Remarks : Denny case: Joseph Duff touched off an outcry when he said rioters who beat trucker were a lynch mob. Some say the reaction shows how deeply the black community is divided after the riots.
- Mother Fights the System, and Her Son Wins : Courts: Sara Merrill waged a tireless two-year battle to overturn ex-Tustin Marine's conviction for coin shop murders. Now that he's been granted a retrial, she's still not assuming justice will be done.
- Chinese Runner Sets 1,500 Record : Track and field: After Qu Yunxia runs event in 3:50.46, coach says key to team's success is a tonic from caterpillar fungus.
- Receiver Johnson Stars as Colorado Wins, 45-21
- Hebert Sports New Mask, Team : Ducks: Goalie will see more playing time--and shots--this season than he did at St. Louis.
- PREP FOOTBALL : Huntington Beach Survives Mistakes to Defeat Downey
- PREP FOOTBALL SPOTLIGHT: FACTS, FIGURES AND COMMENTS FROM LAST WEEK'S GAMES : SPLIT PERSONALITY
- 1993 PREP PREVIEW: GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL : LAGUNA BEACH
- PREP FOOTBALL : Season Openers Bring Surprises Amid Business as Usual
- INTERVIEW : From Pop to Populism : Ruben Blades' music is filled with messages of social justice. On the eve of his avowed farewell concert, the salsa star breaks a lengthy silence to discuss his chances of turning words into deeds as Panama's president
- Capitol Art Collection's Focus on Whites Challenged : Washington: Tour guides say that more and more visitors, especially minorities and foreigners, are raising questions about the lack of diverse images.
- BOYLE HEIGHTS : Program Leads to Jobs in Health Care
- Conversion of Navy Property Attacked on Two Fronts : Redevelopment: Lakewood says that shopping center proposed for hospital site would hurt the economy. Use of state revitalization zone law is also questioned.
- Who's That Knocking at My Door? (Bravo...
- Dr. Kevorkian Present at an 18th Suicide
- Project Would Convert Gravel Pits Into Reservoirs : Conservation: The plan, diverting water from the Santa Clara River, would begin with Noble pit in Saticoy.
- Homeless Man Shot Dead in Money Dispute
- Cleanup Corps : Volunteers Donate Their Energies to Charity Groups
- Legislature Gives OK on Countywide Waste Authority : Trash: Before it can set policies, regional agency must have participation of seven of 10 cities and the county. That may be hard to achieve.
- BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Expansion Has Extended to Home Run Figures, Too
- NBA to Come Down Hard on Flagrant Fouls : Pro basketball: Penalties to increase and coaches might be suspended for repeated violations.
- Woman Bassist Walks in World of Men
- Ohio State Runs Past Washington, 21-12 : Nonconference: The No. 16 Buckeyes use speed and some big plays to beat No. 12 Huskies.
- Wagons Rumble Again on Historic Oregon Trail : Pioneers: Re-enacting the 2,000-mile great migration after 150 years, a wagon train heads West with a 'pickled' body.
- Davy Crockett Could Have Used Judges Like These
- PACIFIC 10 ROUNDUP : Oregon Survives Montana
- HORSE RACING : Many More Revenue-Raising Taxing Proposals for Bettors
- Hansen Edges Hendrix in Photo Finish
- Kansas Program Matches Volunteers, People in Need : Aging: Those who need guardians or conservators are linked with those who want to help others. The 13-year-old program is unique in the country.
- Clinton Plan's Preventive Care Sparks Healthy Debate : Medicine: Some experts question costs of screening many people to find few who will develop a disease.
- Man Arrested After Shots Are Fired at Deputies
- Oklahoma Steps Back Into the Limelight : Nonconference: Sooners' 44-14 victory over No. 5 Texas A&M; is their first over a top-five team since 1987.
- Grandma With Record Is Sentenced to Prison
- Hogs Take Taneyhill Down a Notch : SEC: South Carolina and its star quarterback are upstaged as Arkansas wins, 18-17.
- Three Interceptions Spell Defeat for CS Northridge
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- ON THE ROAD. . .NOT: If you've...
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Harvard-Westlake Runs Up 29-9 Win
- MID-WILSHIRE : Library Expands Reading Program
- Preview '93 : Isn't That Special?
- Special Olympics Trip Canceled After Van Is Stolen
- Government Policies at Root of Immigration Crisis : Regulations, payroll costs, affirmative action, sexual harassment litigation and family leave make it increasingly costly to employ <i> anyone.</i>
- Residents Can View Stolen Property
- FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- Whitaker Says He Was the Best : Boxing: Few dispute his assertion after welterweight champion fights Chavez to a draw.
- Bob's Return Beats Armiger With Late Run in St. Leger
- THE TRYING GAME: Stretching gender-bending too far?...
- POP MUSIC : U2's Pride (In the Name of Songs) : Achtung, babies: Bono and Edge evaluate one critic's choices for the group's 10 best recordings, from 'I Will Follow' to 'One'
- Steel for China : Workers Dismantling Closed Mill Get Yearlong Lesson About America
- How to Fight the Feud Not Just Each Other
- Phony Bomb Is Removed From Casino
- In Oakland, a Network Tracks Nationwide Remedies
- For Chile, No Clean Break From Painful, Bloody Past : Latin America: Conflicting passions are reignited on 20th anniversary of coup. Unhealed wounds still fester.
- Giant Step for S. Africa : New compromise could prove to be fatal blow to apartheid
- Inglewood Schools Get New Adviser
- Barbara Byrd is known for her terra-cotta,...
- Report Is a Deadly Tale of Childhood : * Health Agency Tells How Violence Takes Toll on Youth
- Police Plan Ad Campaign to Sell Youths on Anti-Gang Messages : Law enforcement: 'Project: No Gangs,' beginning later this month, will include radio spots, newspaper and bus ads and a toll-free number for referrals to counseling and youth services.
- U.S. Trains Bodyguards
- A<i> Veterana's</i> Plea to Female Gang Members : Barrios: Peace meeting aimed at helping girls and young women break the losing cycle of gang life, and to help their boyfriends and sons stay out.
- PREP ROUNDUP : Vaden Scores Six Goals, but La Habra Loses
- PREP FOOTBALL : FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : La Quinta Beats Westminster With Last-Second Pass
- THE BIZ : What's in a Logo?
- Business Gets Personal in Karcher Enterprises Battle : Corporations: Board dispute over founder's ambitious plans clouds Carl's Jr.'s future. Old friendships are strained.
- The Homesteading Myth : Some legal experts say homesteading is a waste of time because California's title companies will not recognize time-honored protection that state law grants to homeowners.
- WATTS : Group Seeks Funds to Revive King-Drew
- Peace May Spell End of Arab Economic Boycott of Israel : Mideast: Move would likely halt practice of shunning companies doing business with Jerusalem.
- Playa Vista Critic Warns of Traffic Jams : Growth: Developer tells Transportation Commission that company hasn't done enough to offset added vehicles.
- Israeli Opposition Blasts Rabin Plan to Meet Arafat
- MTA Board Member Hears Latino Concerns
- PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE : Is the CIA's New Openness Just Another Con Job on a Naive Public?
- City Renews Its Efforts to Strengthen Noise Laws : Redondo Beach: Council wants to toughen regulations on industrial plants, particularly a local power station that has long been a source of complaints.
- County Should Cock an Ear to the South : El Toro Base's Neighbors Deserve More Than Lip Service in Planning for Its Future
- Irish Give Michigan a Lesson : College football: Moeller doesn't like what he learns about his No. 3-ranked Wolverines in 27-23 loss at Ann Arbor.
- INDUSTRY CHATTER: Ex-Capitol head Hale Milgrim isn't...
- Tracking Credit Spies--How Much Is It Worth?
- Wage Supplements Key to Milwaukee Program
- Will U.S. Like Powell Like It Liked Ike? : Presidency: The retiring chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is popular and viewed as not carrying political baggage.
- New Soccer Center Ready for Action : 4,000 Attend Dedication of National Team's Training Facility in Mission Viejo
- SIMI VALLEY : Pollution Levels Due to Return to Normal
- A Measured Response to Medfly Outbreak : Despite Pest's Threat There Is a Proper Way to Combat It
- A Good-News Story From the Schools : Francis Polytechnic SAT Scores Rise With a Renewed Commitment to Education
- Sunnyvale's 'Results-Oriented' Budget Innovations Win National Praise : Silicon Valley: The city's system of promoting and rewarding employee performance is seen by many as a model for U.S.
- Boy, 2 Men Die in Shootout at Restaurant
- Disabled Softball Team Misses Trip When Van Is Stolen : Crime: Members of club are unable to attend a statewide Special Olympics meet after the theft of vehicle containing all of their equipment.
- PREP FOOTBALL : Droughns Figures in Anaheim's Rushing Success, Victory
- MIGHTY DUCKS NOTES : Wilson Evaluating the Talent Available to Assume Captaincy
- Salsa Loses Last Chance for Home Playoff Game
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : New Team but Familiar Outcome for Fullerton Coach
- 1993 PREP PREVIEW: GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL : She Made Her Move and Hopes for a Transfer of Power
- Sukova, Sanchez Vicario Combine to Upset Fernandez and Zvereva
- ROUNDUP : Toro Soccer Teams Are Victorious
- For Pitchers Seeking Fame, Mets Are the 'No-No' Team
- A look inside Hollywood and the movies : THE SAGA OF 'BOPHA!' : Apartheid Film With a New Slant
- Travelers Should Shape Their Agendas Before Choosing a Spa : Fitness: To avoid disappointment, it helps to know exactly what amenities you want when booking a health-oriented vacation. Some terms are misleading.
- CRIMINAL PURSUITS
- Cruising the Caribbean <i> en Espanol</i> : The FiestaMarina is the world's first ship catering exclusively to Spanish speakers on a year-round basis.
- The Obsession of the Otaku : Japan's Techo Kids Have Fashioned a World Driven By Trivia--and Barren of Human Contact
- Choosing the Right Children's Books Can Make Reading More Enjoyable
- Preview '93 : A Flying Leap : ABC SKEWS SUPERMAN MYTHS WITH THE WEEKLY CAPERS OF 'LOIS & CLARK'
- The Crying Game
- WILSHIRE AREA : Residents Panel Goes on Police Ride-Along
- COLUMN ONE : Faith Lost, a Doctor Turns Bitter : A drug used as an animal dewormer is also found to help treat cancer. Its price jumps--for cancer patients. A key researcher feels betrayed. But the maker says it's only recovering its costs.
- Mercenaries Whose Prime Motivation Is Ideology : Bosnia: The conflict has been turned into the ideologically correct--from the nationalist view--Orthodox Slav vs. Muslim "Turk."
- Untitled
- William Gibson's Second Sight : In Meetings of Man and Machine, Ecstacy and Dread, the Cyberpunk Guru Divines the Future
- No Need to Worry About Shipboard Tipping If You Follow a Few Rules : Knowing what gratuities are appropriate is sometimes a mystery for passengers. Cabin stewards and dining-room servers are among those who warrant tips.
- Picnic Offers Fertile Field for Stinky Stunt
- If This Is Friday, It Must Be What? <i> Sacre Bleu! </i> Not New Hampshire?
- A House Divided : Think only rich and famous families fight? Not so. Unresolved jealousy and rivalries can tear us all apart.
- A summary of selected City Hall actions this past week affecting Central Los Angeles.
- Would It Work Here? : Cities Grappling With Some of the Same Problems Facing Central L.A. Have Found Effective Solutions
- Why Bilingual Education Fails Our Young--in Plain English : JOHN CAMPISE
- MTV Chic
- Focus : Stand-Ups Sit Down for Prime Time
- Arcadia : Talks on Costco Store
- Parents' Affairs Can Devastate Kids : Families: Discovering unfaithfulness can create a loyalty dilemma for adolescents, and make it more difficult for them to grow into independence.
- Coughing Fit Hits 200 at Dinner Attended by Reno
- Seniors' Club Seeks Funds and Recruits
- Lessons From a Missed Opportunity : EYEWITNESS: ANDREW YOUNG
- Celebrate Those Who See Our 'Grandness' : Grandparents: Elders can be the mother of self-esteem and the father of self-respect as they pass their wisdom to the young.
- Memories Rise as Submariners Stage Reunion : World War II: Crewmen from the USS Guardfish recall their service on the boat fondly. It was dangerous, but 'I was doing more than just my share,' one says.
- Taking the Measure of Tender Male Egos : Damn but if Frank, the 22-year-old ex-Marine, wasn't outscoring me. And so was Steve, the psychologist. (Not that I was feeling threatened.)
- COMMENTARY ON DRESS CODES : Ban on Gang Wear Won't Kill Individuality; It Will Save Lives : Linking bandannas and drive-by shootings may seem silly to fashionable students, but it's deadly serious to school officials.
- Critic of Massive Playa Vista Project Warns of Traffic Jams : Growth: Developer tells Transportation Commission that company hasn't done enough to offset added vehicles.
- SOUTHEASTERN ROUNDUP : Tennessee Cruises Past Georgia, 38-6
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Fullerton Gets First Women's Soccer Victory
- Cal Defense Proves Too Tough for Faulk : Nonconference: He rushes for only 64 yards in 22 carries during San Diego State's 45-25 loss.
- Believe It: Giants Are in Second Place
- Keep on Running
- Creating Books With a Presence : Small Publisher of Pricey Limited Editions Takes Pride in Being 'Visually Odd and Voluptuous'
- SINGING ANOTHER TOON ON KID VISIONS
- COLLEGE AID: An unexpected infusion of $5...
- Explosion Kills 8 in Apparent Attack on Indian Politician
- Profile of Arafat: A Man Who Likes Mickey Mouse
- Illegal-Dumping Hot Line Created
- Preview '93 : Cable's Connections : A & E AND DISCOVERY GO TO THE ARCHIVES; USA STALKS CRIME; BET GOES CARIBBEAN
- Pasadena : Trial Set for Ex-Security Chief
- Peace Will Alter U.S.-Israeli Relations Too
- Earth's 'Swamp Lady' Down and Dirty
- Health Package Fails Math Test, Critics Charge
- What's Wrong With the LAPD : Management Is Too Far Removed From the Basic Function of Law Enforcement : TED HUNT
- Preview '93 : EYE ON THE MINISERIES
- HUNTINGTON PARK : Merchants to Help Draft Smoking Ban
- Peace Group Gets Armored Vehicles
- SOUTH COAST : Hiker Apparently Started Brush Fire
- Big Sisters in Need of a Helping Hand
- PREP FOOTBALL : FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- Keeping in Touch With Sports While on Extended Vacation
- TELEVISION : Sunday evenings once belonged to Ed Sullivan, then 'Maverick' and 'All in the Family.'Now the four networks are squaring off at 8 o'clock with costly challengers to the reigning queen; yes, the stakes are enormous : The Sunday Night Fights
- A Less Intimate Fan Fan Unfolds
- Wear Helmets? No Way, Kids Say : Safety: They complain that the protective devices look dorky and are itchy and hot. But if Gov. Wilson signs the legislation, they will have to strap them on.
- PREP FOOTBALL : FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- SOUTH ROUNDUP : North Carolina Offense Shifts Into High Gear
- Forced to Its Knees, Cal Lutheran Wins : College football: Kingsmen avoid repeat of last year's loss-causing fumble by downing the ball and holding on for 10-9 victory over Azusa Pacific in opener.
- 1993 PREP PREVIEW: GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL : DANA HILLS
- NAMES AND NUMBERS
- A look inside Hollywood and the movies : Taking a Long-Range View of 'Short Cuts'
- Restaurateurs Sizzle Over Kung Pao Study
- MOVIES : When Manners Counted : 19th-Century etiquette plays an important role in 'The Age of Innocence,' and there's more at stake than just using the right fork
- Lawsuit Renews Debate Over Halcion's Effects : Courts: A man accused of embezzling $3 million blames the drug, saying it changed his personality. Experts are divided.
- 'The Plant From Hell' : Huge, Resilient Arundo Weed Threatens Habitats
- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Greene Leads Montclair Prep to Buckley Volleyball Title
- DEL MAR : Heart Of Joy Leads Palomar Wire to Wire
- Loyola Clips Hawthorne, 20-14 : Preps: Fumbled snap of punt helps Cubs rally in second half for victory in season opener.
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Foster, Mote Finish 1-2 in Fresno Cross-Country
- Seahawks on Rise, but so Are Raiders : Pro football: Ismail expected to provide additional firepower for Los Angeles in today's game at Seattle.
- A look inside Hollywood and the movies : 'THE FUGITIVE,' KIND OF : Dr. Richard Kimble, Meet Dr. Sam Sheppard
- Shipboard Confidential : LOVE, SEX, DEATH and the BARON'S MISSING TROUSERS : Behind the Scenes on a Luxury Cruise Ship
- UNIVERSAL JOINTS : Squint at the Neon, Elbow the Crowds, Wait in Long Lines--Then Gobble the Food
- GAME OF THE WEEK : Washington Picks Off Locke, 30-14 : Generals capitalize on Saint fumbles. But their season-opener at home is marred by shots fired from a nearby car. No one is hurt.
- Colorado Bans Handgun Possession by Youths
- CALIFORNIA ALBUM : Downtown Revival Seen as Key to Uniting Moorpark : Population boom, changing racial demographics transform a once-sleepy town.
- JEFFERSON PARK : Free Job-Training Program to Begin
- FICTION
- We Are Your Future : SMOKED: A True Story About the Kids Next Door, <i> By Leon Bing (Harper Collins: $22; 289 pp.)</i>
- FICTION
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- Sleuths, Shamuses and Sidekicks
- How to Buy Protection to Keep Yourself Afloat : Insurance: Shop for the best policy to guard you against medical emergency or last-minute cancellation.
- A Tale of 2 Tourist Towns : Policy: Charming Laguna legislates to keep seasonal commerce in check, while funky Huntington Beach hustles for more visitor dollars.
- SCHOOL DAYS : Credentials in Baby<i> -</i> Sitting
- Take Along an Agent in Search of New Homes
- FICTION
- THE GIFT OF GAFFE : See Dick Run. See Dick Open Mouth and Insert Foot. See Dick Win.
- Plane Victims Were at Health Plan Briefing
- Women's Rights Movement Has a Place to Call Home
- Preview '93 : Mo' New Talk
- Preview '93 : In the Public Domain : PBS STATIONS SALUTE J.F.K. AND EXPLAIN SEX IN THE ANIMAL KINGDOM
- Huge Rock Kills 2 Miners in Virginia
- PLATFORM : Act 2, Without Sax
- Foul Odors From Lake Sherwood Raise Ire of Residents Nearby : Environment: But facility's managers say they have now developed a maintenance plan to keep the water clean.
- OXNARD : Turnout Low for Mexican 'Fiesta' Event
- On San Gabriel Freeways, Rush Hours Aren't As Rushed Anymore : Traffic: Commute time and congestion in the morning and afternoon has been decreasing. You can thank the recession.
- School Voucher Measure Cuts Against the Grain
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : EIGHT-MAN
- Glendale Puts the Squeeze on Citrus With Comeback
- 1993 PREP PREVIEW: GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL : CAPISTRANO VALLEY
- SPOTLIGHT: SATURDAY'S GAMES AT A GLANCE : WORLD 1, WEAVER 0
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Baltimore Keeps Pace in the East
- GOLF ROUNDUP : Bryant Needs Only a 70 to Take Canadian Lead
- GOLF / DAN HAFNER : Walnut Close to Completing Plans for Public Course
- The Price Is Right for Some Classical CDs
- Brooks, Carey: 1 & 2
- MANIAC NO MORE: What's in the future...
- Baldwin Park : Authorities Raid 5 Motels
- $15,000 Donated for Eye Research
- Retro : Familiar Faces : PBS REPEATS 'I'LL FLY AWAY' AND DEBUTS A FILM CONCLUSION; USA NETWORK ADOPTS 'THE ODD COUPLE'
- Nudists Finding That Life Isn't a Beach
- Preview '93 : Syndicate Rites : FROM CANADA'S TOP TALK-SHOW HOST TO HOME VIDEOS OF THE STARS, LOCAL STATIONS GO FOR VARIETY
- Plugging In : Foundation Hopes to Help Correct Africa's Shortage of Electricity
- Braving War's Flames to Nurse the Injured : Aid: An O.C. woman pushes past obstacles to bring surgeons and medicine to victims of Balkan violence.
- Prevention Getting Closer Look in Anti-Gang Efforts : Crime: Many say such programs are more effective than locking up youths. But funding remains uncertain.
- Michael Ivey set out to accomplish his dream of photographing America, east to west. He did. He got . . . : The Big Picture
- Psychiatric Institution Adapts to Trend in Health Care : Merger: Connecticut facility was once a haven for mentally ill rich. But its focus has changed as outpatients outnumbered inpatients; it recently made plans to affiliate with a large hospital.
- Some Old Country Wisdom
- Would It Work Here? : Cities Grappling With Some of the Same Problems Facing Central L.A. Have Found Effective Solutions
- FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : With Oropeza at Reins, Lancers Gallop Past Eagles
- What Would We Do Without Immigrants to Blame?
- First-Day Jitters : Troubled School District Braces for the Worst, but Calm Prevails
- Nigeria College Strike Ends
- Lack of Funds Could Close Many School Districts : Education: Finance experts warn that the crisis will worsen unless states increase funding and find more equitable ways to distribute it.
- Girl Awarded $10 Million in Medical Suit
- Boys Who Play Hockey Found to Behave Worse
- Students Sought for Equity Panel
- Quarry Wins City's OK to Remain in Business : Environment: Councilman Stephen Alexander and others say Azusa Rock is polluting the area, however, and vow to keep fighting it.
- O.C. Voice on Smog Panel Is Target of Bill
- Racism Too Important to Be Tried in Denny Case
- Preview '93 : The Buddy System : COP SERIES FORGOES CRASH SCENES FOR AN UNUSUALLY SLY COMEDY EDGE
- The Region : Crossing Guard Funding