- Venice : Housing Agency Worker Gives of Herself: $50,000
- Topics / THEATER : Actors Co-Op Has a Passion for the Positive
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Pugnacity Is Garamendi's Strength--and Weakness : Politics: His tactics won more coverage for Oakland fire victims but backfired in Executive Life takeover.
- Acoustic Sounds Return to Grace Ventura Harbor : Mellow troubadour Alan Thornhill's free weekend sets add another good reason to go to Lorenzoni's.
- TORRANCE : Fire Dept. Open House Features Tours, Music
- Defiant Haiti Picks a New President : Caribbean: Flouting U.N. resolution, military rulers and renegade legislators claim elected leader Aristide abandoned office. The White House condemns the move.
- Deciphering the Special Language of Caltrans
- Keeping a Sharp Eye on the Bald Eagle : Wildlife: An environmentalist works hard to re-establish the nearly extinct species on Catalina Island.
- Charges Frustrate, Anger Clintons : White House: Sources say the couple's confident public image masks their distress over what they see as a campaign to discredit them.
- CAMARILLO : Further Study Urged for Anti-Drug Plan
- 'Til dessert do they part: Actress Drew...
- King's Lawyers, Judge Clash Over Time Limit : Court: Attorneys seek two more hours for cross-examination, but are granted only 53 minutes. Case may go to jury Monday.
- Orange County Home Sales
- Biotech Firm Counting On Goats to Build Its Proteins
- RESTAURANTS AND RETAIL
- American Ethnic : Sheila Lukins: The Single Palate
- MALIBU: Christi Hogin, an associate attorney at...
- Oily to bed and oily to rise . . . make a Democratic primary.
- An Exhibition of Community Spirit
- Issue: Rail Crossings
- Yeltsin, Kohl Agree on Troops' Pullout Ceremony
- Senate OKs Strict Curbs on Gifts to Lawmakers
- World IN BRIEF : GALAPAGOS ISLANDS : Giant Tortoises Being Massacred
- A Big Stink Over Trash : Landlord Says Hauler Illegally Dumped Garbage in Payment Dispute
- VAN NUYS : School Forms Ties to Chinese Campus
- LOS ANGELES : Shannen Doherty Sued by Former Landlord
- Laguana Hills : City Delays Vote on Intersection Work
- SUN VALLEY : Picking Up the Pieces for Movie Magic
- Titan Plan Focuses on Assimilation : Academics: Making black athletes feel at home in college community is key to success in the classroom, directors say.
- Blowing Lead Enabled Gore to Win Pac-10 Title in Playoff Again
- Masta Ace Finds Two Hits in One : Pop music: The rapper's 'Born to Roll' is a remixed version of his underground hit.
- TV Review : 'Atlantic': Good Primer, but an Incomplete Story
- Bid to Reinstate Scyphers as Coach Denied by Judge
- DANA POINT : PCH Slide Cleanup May Start in June
- Hartman Runs Off to Texas San Antonio
- Hovsepian Keeps Lit Torch of Pierce Tennis Patriarch : Program Thriving Under the Guidance of Xanthos Disciple
- THOROUGHBRED RACING : Less May Be More in the Long Run for Local Tracks
- Times Honors 10 Nonprofit Groups : Community Partnership Awards: The social service organizations are cited for exemplary work.
- Powell Powers the Titans to 10-2 Victory Over UCLA
- Shotput Standout Tade Signs With CSUN
- Cain Able to Close Out Northridge
- STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS : Devils Get Their Due and Rangers
- Except for Empire League, Baseball Playoff Races Unsettled
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Wallach Draws High Praise From Claire
- A Satirist's Sketch of How to Trigger a Comeback for Firearms : Gun lobby: Defeated in a squeaker on assault weapons, it might try wrapping its cold-steel message in social-science fuzzies.
- * Maurice (Maury) King; Western-Wear Retailer
- Santa Paula Is Ticketed for a Theater : Entertainment: The seven-screen complex could open by Thanksgiving--to the joy of town's teen-agers.
- PREP TENNIS ROUNDUP : University's Meyers Misses Shot, League Title
- PREP ROUNDUP : La Quinta Wins in Volleyball
- Japanese Say Sayonara to California : Drop in Tourism Blamed on Disasters, Crime and Finances
- RETAILING
- MUSIC : Reputation on the Road Makes Phish a Big Catch : Touring the country in relative obscurity until recently, the Vermont quartet is now tasting fame.
- TORRANCE : Best Buy Co. to Open Store at Old Gemco Site
- Democrats, GOP Select Moderates for Pennsylvania Governor's Race
- Your Chance to Paddle a Dragon
- SANTA MONICA : Science Holds Court at Tennis Facility : Education: While quake-damaged building undergoes reconstruction, Santa Monica College sets up a temporary 'village' on the eight courts.
- DANCE : From Spotlight to Sidelines to Behind the Scenes
- WILDLIFE : Tiny Deer Stir Up Colossal Conflict on Florida Island : Some residents of Big Pine Key say preservation efforts are interfering with plans for a new elementary school.
- Ali Farka Toure with Ry Cooder "Talking Timbuktu" / <i> Hannibal</i>
- COMEDY : Culture Clash Wants to Raise Our Spirit--and Consciousness
- PERSPECTIVE ON AFRICA : A Policy of Fine Words, No Action : The continent is off our national-interests map, but isn't putting our principles to work also in our 'interest'?
- 2 Sisters Hurt When Struck by Van While Walking to School
- Countywide : Youth Group Would Tackle Race Relations
- Groups Honored for Charitable Work
- OJAI VALLEY : $26,000 Raised for Radar Tower Fight
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Orioles' Message to Blue Jays Arrives Early
- TENNIS ROUNDUP : Agassi's Troubles on Clay Continue at Italian Open
- Auto Racing
- Titans Lose Guard From Long Beach Poly
- Orange Coast's Shammas Heats Up After Chilling Out
- He's Best You Never Heard of
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Browning Won't Need Surgery on Arm
- Irvine's O'Brien Conquers Nerves, Nation's Best : Swimming: Sophomore gained confidence by winning 50 freestyle at U.S. Junior Nationals. Now, she turns her attention to the Southern Section.
- Pop Music Reviews : Allman Brothers Haven't Lost Their Edge
- RESTAURANTS AND RETAIL : Domino's Western Regional Office Moves From Downey to Santa Ana
- LOW-FAT COOKING : Seafood Crepes: Simply Divan
- GARDEN FRESH : Super Tomatoes: Beyond Beefsteak
- ARCADIA: A gunman robbed Fidelity Federal Bank...
- PASADENA : Urban League Unveils New, Larger Quarters
- BY DESIGN : The More Unglamorous, the Better?
- BABY BOOMLET: Ventura County's population grew only...
- Orange County Fans'Choices
- ROLLING HILLS ESTATES : Show to Feature 180 Classic Automobiles
- BY DESIGN : Masters of Disguise : When the Stars Want to Be Left Alone, They Go for Shades, Big Clothes, Wigs--or Another Celebrity
- Ex-Governor's Widow Rejects Run for Seat
- Canoga Park School Has Golden Ways to Recognize Students
- Charitable Mainly to Themselves : Some fund-raisers give only a pittance to the advertised recipients
- WOODLAND HILLS : Gov. Wilson to Honor Taft High Champions
- Job Fair Fails to Lift Hopes of Applicants : Employment: For many at the Ventura College event, the outlook remains grim. Official says they should persist in efforts.
- SANTA ANA : Former Counselor Sues College District
- CSUF Professor Emeritus Donald A. Sears Dies
- Merit West Mortgage: The state attorney general's...
- RESTAURANTS AND RETAIL
- 20th Century Seeks OK to Triple Quake Rates : Insurance: Claims totaling $600 million dealt a severe blow to the company, whose coverage is heavily focused in Los Angeles.
- More Parents Packing Up the Kids on Business Trips : Family: They turn time away from home into time together. Whole industries have started to support it.
- INSURANCE
- New Mayor's Debut Spoiled by Richard's Tirade Over Tickets : Pasadena: The councilman threatens to sue after his colleagues decide to raffle 75 World Cup seats that would usually be allotted to him.
- Space Station's Demise Would Be Felt in O.C.
- Boutique Has Little for Barbra-bilia Buffs to Sing About
- SPORTS
- Romancing the Stones With Inlay Settings
- LAUGH LINES : Jokes
- Coarse in Couture
- White Shoes Could Be Bad News
- The New Neighbors: Creating Connections Out of Chaos : Urban planning: A sense of community is blossoming all over town as former strangers discover the value of cooperation in prevailing over riots, fires, earthquakes and street crime.
- SAN PEDRO : Panel Fails to Rule on Firing of Gardener
- BY DESIGN : Desperately Seeking Style : Fashion: In the capital, some women are clamoring for clothes that aren't preppy, nice or careful--but still mean business.
- Familiar Faces : Foreigners Traveling on Costa Rican Roads Bump Into Knowing Smiles
- Beverly Hills : New Weekly Replaces the Post
- Campaign Calendar
- THOUSAND OAKS : Arts Plaza Funding Group Raises Its Goal
- Unz Urges End to Workers' Comp System
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : City Considers New Smoking Ban : Santa Clarita: Proposal would prohibit lighting up at most workplaces but not at restaurants and bars.
- GLENDALE : Commuter Concierge Plan Developed
- $30 Million Slated for Housing in Quake Areas
- LOS ANGELES : 3 Sentenced to Prison for Telephone Fraud
- A Close-up Look At People Who Matter : Digging Up a Trove of Memories
- THOUSAND OAKS : Drugs, Rifles Seized; 2 Brothers Arrested
- HOLLYWOOD PARK : Navarone, Valenzuela End Victory Droughts
- Agassi Ousted Again on Italian Open Clay
- Blue Chips Tumble on Weak Auction
- Compaq Top Seller of Portable PCs : Computers: Sales of $2.04 billion and 13.6% world market share put Houston-based giant ahead of previous leader Apple.
- Guns, Suicide Focus of Forum in Bell Gardens : Youths: Students in junior and senior high schools explore the roots of violence.
- The following are the top music sales...
- Arkansas Puts Two Murderers to Death
- THE SPOILS OF Rock 'n' Roll : OK, so concert garb has gone from gritty to pretty. But earth tones? Say it isn't so.
- THEATER REVIEW : 'Nunsense' in Oxnard Is Truly a Talent Show : Production of the musical comedy about a convent's fund-raising event overcomes a weak script with creativity.
- BY DESIGN : Not a Murphy Brown Exclusive
- OXNARD : Group Urges Council to Bury Utility Lines
- ORANGE : City Plans Suit Over Branch Jail Inmates
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Martial Arts Expert Pleads Not Guilty to Murder Charge
- Phil & Jim's Chain Gives Up on Reorganization Effort : Retailers: Electronics dealer agrees to sell all assets. The news stuns ex-employees, customers at hearing.
- Toshiba, O.C. Subsidiary Lose Their PC Primacy : Computers: Sales still going up, but rivals grow even faster. Company questions marketing firm's figures.
- INSURANCE
- Pork and Fennel Special
- If You Cook It, They Will Come
- IN THE KITCHEN : Brioche in the Machine Age
- GM Will Boost Pension Fund by $10 Billion
- Pasadena Considers Its Response to Finding of Gender Bias
- Lower Prices, Same Great Food
- SPORTS
- A Shorts Story About Top-Drawer Inspector No. 122
- Schools : San Marino Lets Students Skip Test
- School Panel Offers New Goals for Conejo District : Education: Thousand Oaks parents, officials stress the use of computers, smaller classes.
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : New Phone Line for Mobile Home Issues
- LOS ANGELES : Ex-Sergeant Who Testified Against LAPD Gets $150,000
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Rescue a Novel School Proposal
- No Need to Be Born With a Silver Spoon
- American Ethnic : BOOK REVIEW : Testing the Merits of Sheila Cuisine : SHEILA LUKINS ALL AROUND THE WORLD COOKBOOK, <i> By Sheila Lukins</i> ; (<i> Workman Publishing Co., Inc.: $18.95; 591 pp.</i> )
- New Tennessee Law Allows Most Adults to Carry Handguns
- California Culture to the Max
- County Seeks Bids on Bull Creek Repairs
- TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- Fidelity Reinstates Its Hostile Bid for Costa Mesa's US Facilities
- RESTAURANTS AND RETAIL
- RESTAURANTS AND RETAIL
- HAWTHORNE : Pool Hall Owner Sues to Get Liquor Permit
- Program for Abused Deaf Children Honored
- Environmental Issues Become Vital for Home Buyers, Sellers : Inspectors specialize in checking properties to determine if there are problems to be solved.
- TOPICS / BRIEFLY : Education: Lincoln Receives State Honor
- LAWNDALE : Nepotism Law Gets Preliminary City OK
- Manhattan Beach Teachers Reject Contract
- PALOS VERDES PENINSULA : Deputy Assigned to Motorcycle Patrol
- Irvine : 11-Year Remodeling of Home Is Inspected
- LONG BEACH : New CSULB President to Earn $142,008 Yearly
- Fire Guts House; Woman, Child Not Home
- FASHION : The White House of Style : Exhibit examines First Ladies' impacts on history, which for better or worse often came via their choice of clothes.
- TOPICS / BRIEFLY : Religion: Woman Named Senior Rabbi
- Senate Opposes 'Racial Justice' Measure : Executions: The non-binding vote says the chamber is against letting Death Row inmates challenge their sentences on the basis of race bias.
- They'll Cook for the Kids
- INGLEWOOD : Man Convicted in Rape, Murder Case
- ALHAMBRA UNIFIED: A state bill proposed by...
- JAUNTS : Soaring With Eagles in Homebuilt Planes : After months or years of toiling over their creations, pilots get the chance to launch their aircraft at this weekend's annual Fly-In at Camarillo Airport.
- COVER STORY : Faces of Exile : Two Exhibits at UCLA Offer Glimpses of L.A.'s Diverse Yet Insular Iranian Community Engaging in Play, Prayer and Politics
- Bosnian Serbs Accuse Muslims of Attack
- Farmers Get Discount on State Water
- Decisions : Ventura Results from City Council vote Monday:
- Disclosure: Problems of Closed-Door Sessions
- Crime: Trying to Improve Penal System
- Child Care: A Thankless, Risky Task?
- Clinton's Influence
- Education: Justifying State Assessment Test
- Parks: Nature Vs. Art in Santa Monica
- J.F.K. Papers
- YMCA: Saving an Institution in Beverly Hills
- Navarrette on New UFW
- A Place for Us
- COVER STORY : A Sobering Approach to Crime-Fighting : <i> The link between alcohol and illegal activity is too strong to ignore, Pasadena officials say. State regulators are overwhelmed, so the city is drawing up its own policy to crack down on liquor establishments. </i>
- Euthanasia
- A Pro-Lifer's Abortion
- Dana Carvey's 'Clean Slate' Chalks Up...
- Safety: Crime and the Bill of Rights
- OTHER NEWS - May 12, 1994
- OTHER NEWS - May 12, 1994
- Obituaries - May 12, 1994
- Obituaries - May 12, 1994
- Notes on a Scorecard - May 12, 1994
- Babbitt Challenges Ruling on Gnatcatcher : Environment: Interior secretary will ask judge to keep the bird on threatened species list while data showing need for protection is supplied. Building industry groups say they will oppose the request.
- Happy 35th, Barbie: You Sure Don't Look It
- 9,100 Valley Classroom Spots Go Up for Grabs : Education: L. A. schools campaign for students to transfer under state-mandated open enrollment plan.
- SPORTS
- U.S. Will Act to Keep Gnatcatcher Protected : Wildlife: Babbitt says he'll ask federal judge to retain threatened listing, pledges commitment to bird and habitat.
- Bud Tour Lures the Best to Huntington Beach
- CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / LEGISLATURE : Law Enforcement Resumes Reflect Importance of Crime Issue
- CLAS Dispute Grows With Exam Release : Education: Material offered by Sen. Leonard appears to be part of this year's confidential test. He softens his support, calling for review of the program.
- Senate Panel Votes to Delay Vitamin Rules : Congress: Measure would put off FDA curbs on nutritional claims made by manufacturers. Lawmakers were swayed by consumer campaign.
- FULLERTON/PLACENTIA : 2 Districts Differ on Giving CLAS Test
- Judge Orders Liquidation of Vision Communications : Courts: Irvine firm's owners must return thousands to investors, leaving little with which to operate the company.
- Possible Ban Ignites Rush on Area Gun Shops
- Slaying Suspect Kills Himself in Stanton Motel
- NO STRINGS: When Elvis Costello toured last...
- Dills Gets an Ally in Senate Race
- Putting Support on the Line : Labor: Students, teachers picket alongside non-teaching employees of Orange Unified in eighth day of a strike.
- Proposed Ban Spurs Flurry of Gun Buying : Weapons: House vote to outlaw most semiautomatics and magazines holding more than 10 rounds is driving up prices and sales throughout the area.
- Copter Showed No Sign of Engine Trouble : Aviation: Two victims in the fiery accident on Pomona Freeway are tentatively identified as Japanese nationals. Visibility was not a factor, investigators say.
- Agreement Considered to Link Water Systems : Pipeline: Plan would allow Oxnard, Ventura and districts to share in droughts, emergencies.
- Man in Photo Could Be Key to Fire Investigation : Evidence: Suspects in Malibu blaze say he lent them a device to hook a hose to a hydrant. Mystery plumber or contractor has not come forward.
- The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : Q & A: Susan Hammer : San Jose Mayor Puts Computers to Work on Improving Schools
- High-Tech Bus Pass to Be Introduced
- VAN NUYS : Chinese City to Adopt High School
- Meeting Will Examine Youth Services Strategy : Gang diversion: Grass-roots proposal has four components: employment opportunities, after-school programs, family support and safety.
- Event to Honor Red Cross Volunteers
- PREP TENNIS : University, Van Nuys Win Titles
- INDIANAPOLIS 500 / DAILY REPORT : Brazilian Posts 230.403 to Give Mercedes Bends
- Role Players Keep Granada Hills Rolling Into Volleyball Final
- PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Villa Park Pitchers Walk 10, Let Canyon Run Off With the Title
- Theater Reviews : Murder and Music Are Also 'Afoot' : Placing the witty, Christie-esque whodunit in the context of the London Blitz makes a nice point about survival and the value of entertainment as escapism.
- TV REVIEW : A Woman's 'War' a Bit of a Viewer Battle
- O.C. Dance / Chris Pasles : Putting a Stamp on Flamenco
- Tax Hikes Eyed for Funds Lost Under GATT : Revenue: Administration examines options for multibillion-dollar loss of tariffs that must be replaced.
- Breyer Joins Babbitt, Arnold on Clinton's Short Court List
- CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / GOVERNOR : Garamendi Urges Health Care Overhaul
- Nation IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : $135 Million Granted to Improve Schools
- BIG MONEY TODAY: Talk about your bad...
- Corruption Probe Targets Baja's Ex-Attorney General
- Computer System Precipitated Japan Jet Crash, Probe Finds
- A Black Hole for JPL Property : Report: Audit finds widespread violations of NASA regulations on equipment loans to employees, with huge losses. Caltech agrees record-keeping must be improved at space lab.
- Chief Urges Closing of 4 Police Jails; 2 Are in Valley
- Deborah BahamOrange Coast, So.SwimmingBaham, from Temple City...
- Shoppers Dropping Name Brands to Pick Up Change
- COMPANY TOWN ANNEX
- CorVel Posts Impressive Fiscal Gains : Workers' comp: The nation's agitation over soaring medical costs lifts company to new heights in profit and revenue.
- Court Orders Kevorkian Murder Charges Revived : Death: Appellate panel says no constitutional right to suicide exists. But it throws out state's ban on assisting with deaths, citing technical grounds.
- Kevorkian Closer to Losing State License : Court: He failed to appear before judge in connection with the assisted suicides of a Costa Mesa man and San Diego woman.
- Arrested in '89, Defendants Get No Pity From Bench
- Women Speak Out for Their Health
- RSVP : 'S Wonderful : Society of Singers and Friends Galore Salute Jazzy Peggy Lee
- Mail Carriers Plan Food Drive Saturday
- Group Protests Firing of Two Field Laborers : Westlake Village: Demonstrators say Dole wants to block the United Farm Workers from organizing. The firm denies the charge.
- Test Drive of Automobile Turns Into Police Chase; Man Is Arrested
- VAN NUYS : Group Seeks to Let Juries Nullify Laws
- SANTA FE SPRINGS : Clerk Slain by Gunman in Computer Store Holdup
- WESTMINSTER : 'Camp Homeless' Group Relocates
- WOODLAND HILLS : Safety Comes First, Riordan Tells Crowd
- NORTHRIDGE : CSUN Seeks Waiver to Hasten Repairs
- Fabricius Gets Ground Rules From Newbury Park Officials
- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Parque Fits Crescenta Valley for Tie
- PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Ocean View Errors Help Fountain Valley Win
- If Pac-10 Prevails Over NCAA, Huskies Will Return to TV
- Sarajevo Documentary on Cinemax Tonight
- The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : POSTCARDS FROM CYBERSPACE : At Electronic Newsstand, Free 'Zines' Abound
- Abbey Healthcare Group Inc.: The distributor of...
- Optimism on Rise, Bonds May Yet See a Turnaround
- PLOWSHARES : The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : Getting More Bang for Rescue Device Bucks
- Modified Plumber's Plunger May Aid CPR
- U.S. Will Send Troops to Haiti, Diplomats Say
- Countywide : $30,000 Awarded to Volunteers' Charities
- A Case of Premature Senility : 'Health alliances' and government control will discourage research and specialists, leaving us to the mercy of mediocrity.
- LA HABRA : City Rejects Request for Flashing Signal
- Nature and Nurture : Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary Is a Place Where Animals and Curiosity Thrive
- Automatic Gas Shut-Off Valve Plan Stalls : Seismic safety: Critics of Bernson's proposal say the devices are too sensitive to smaller quakes.
- Take Up the Slack in Welfare Reform : Clinton's 'phase in' would defer results for too many years
- Spreading the Noose : Convict Lake, Site of a Shootout Between Prison Escapees and a Posse in 1871, a Popular Paradise for Sierra Anglers
- Chatsworth Eclipses El Camino Real, 4-3
- Lockheed Allots $150 Million to Image Service : Venture: Partners are sought for satellite-based photo and mapping business. Dividend is raised.
- Fletcher Jones Car Dealership Seeks to Move : Autos: Agency wants site ownership, more visibility. It might leave Newport, which would cost city heavily in taxes.
- 'Let Freedom Reign': Mandela : South Africa: The new president appeals for peace, reconciliation and healing at his inauguration. A multiracial sea of supporters weep and hug as the government is finally handed over to the black majority.
- Battery Technology Fuels the Electric Vehicle Debate : Business: Manufacturers say they need mandate to attract investors. Air resources board decides this week.
- Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Dioxin's Danger to Fetus, Immunity Told
- Solar Eclipse Clouded by Disappointment : Astronomy: Some catch quick glimpses as the gloom clears. But mostly the event is one big celestial letdown.
- Council Reaffirms Support of Headlands Resort Project
- OXNARD : Farm Workers Accuse Dole of Intimidation
- City Manager to Leave Job With Nearly $50,000 : Ventura: John Baker's accrued vacation and sick time has some officials calling for a limit on unused benefits.
- Jury Returns Split Verdict in Toxic Substances Suit : Courts: Half of the 20 chemical firms named by hundreds of Lockheed workers did not give adequate health warnings, panel finds. Both sides claim victory.
- VENTURA : Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Car Crash
- IRVINE : Road Extension Plan Stirs Opposition
- Arraignment in '3 Strikes' Burglary Case Postponed : Courts: Tustin man has three felony convictions, including rape. He is a prime candidate for life term, says deputy D.A.
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Postponement Was Postponed Too Long
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Park Receives a Bonus at San Antonio
- Alternative Rock Fest Set
- A Monstrous Effort : Korean Auto Maker Kia Tackles Southland Market
- COLUMN ONE : Jailed but Not Proven Guilty : Nearly a quarter million Russians languish in miserable pretrial prisons. Officials admit the nightmarish conditions are the broadest human rights abuses in post-Soviet era.
- Hata Reiterates Japanese Regret for Past 'Acts of Aggression and Colonialism' : History: Premier addresses Parliament, sends messages to Asian leaders. He seeks to undo harm of ousted minister's denial of 1937 atrocities.
- SANTA ANA : Rain Forest Exhibit Opens at Zoo Friday
- VENTURA : Restrictions Backed on Adult Businesses
- Mail Carriers' Food Drive Is Saturday
- SAN FERNANDO : New Way to Disinfect Water Supply Sought
- MOORPARK : Residential Toxic Waste Pickup Set
- OXNARD : Parolee Gets 2 1/3 Years for Drug Charge
- Old Planes on Mission for Funds : Camarillo: Two vintage World War II bombers arrive at airport for possibly their last goodwill tour.