- DeSaussure Makes Statement : City track and field championships: Taft senior wins 400 with a time of 47.77 and says he will run in state meet after all.
- Matadors Sweep Up for WAC : College softball: Northridge answers conference call with 5-3 victory over Missouri.
- Amid Late-Night Wars, 'Moments' to Remember
- Theatre Corp. of America Scales Back, Cites Economy : Theater: 'Lack of community support' in Fresno, Santa Barbara, San Diego is also given as a reason to retrench.
- Trachsel Rides Consistency to Majors : Baseball: Former Troy High and Long Beach State right-hander, 23, has been a pleasant surprise for Cubs.
- The Duke of Airlines : Southwest Lands With a Bang at John Wayne
- Leo Kuper; Sociologist Wrote About Worldwide Genocide
- THEATER REVIEW : One-Acts Play Off Good Writing : Although quality varies, the 10 playlets in 'Turning Point' at Theatre East are strong on performance and direction.
- OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : The End Zone : One More Push Will Make a Better Final Impression
- Florida Governor Signs Tough New Anti-Tobacco Legislation
- Hearings Set July 12 for Breyer Nomination
- Britain, Ireland Press IRA to End Violence in Ulster
- 13 Face Charges as Unlicensed Builders
- Campaign Calendar
- DIVISION II SOFTBALL : Fullerton, Fancuberta Beat Charter Oak, 4-1
- Rostenkowski Case
- Information Highway
- Los Angeles River
- Safeguarding Privacy
- AFTERSHOCK WATCH
- Debate Over Smoking Bans
- School of the Americas
- Editor's note: Doonesbury is fanciful satire. Truth...
- Yasser Arafat
- OTHER NEWS - May 27, 1994
- OTHER NEWS - May 27, 1994
- OTHER NEWS - May 27, 1994
- Obituaries - May 27, 1994
- BANKING & FINANCE - May 27, 1994
- BANKING & FINANCE - May 27, 1994
- TECHNOLOGY - May 27, 1994
- University Painters Obliterate Controversial Malcolm X Mural : Public art: Riot police accompany cleanup crew overnight. School rejects students' protests, saying that the removal of emblems of bigotry is not an infringement on free speech.
- Mexico Denies Harassing Accused Assassin's Kin
- Clinton Reverses His Policy, Renews China Trade Status : Commerce: President 'de-links' most-favored-nation privilege from human rights. He admits failure of earlier course and says broader strategic interests justify switch.
- O.C. Judge Bars Disabled Child From Kindergarten
- Countywide : Candidates Dig Deep Into Own Pockets
- ELECTIONS / LOCAL RACES : White Leads Candidates in Cash With $63,000
- OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : The End Zone : College-Bound Students Face Fear and Anticipation
- Rostenkowski Pores Over His Painful Choice
- Developmentally Disabled Pupil Barred : Courts: School says kindergartner poses danger to others. His father countersues.
- Conroy Critic Makes Point With Paint
- RETAILING
- Best and Worst in a Bad Category : Crime: Chevy Cavalier wagon least likely to be stolen. Mustang and VW convertibles top list.
- Building Boom in Latin America
- Pinking Out
- Now, a Digital Approach Toward a Healthier Body
- BY DESIGN : The Class of '94 : Designers: Three from L.A.'s new crop stand ready to unleash their flash and splash on the real world.
- It's Clear America Is Indeed the Land of the PL8WRTR : Trends: Personalized license plates are the ticket across the land. Are they a statement of individuality or merely vain pursuit?
- Stone-Agers Never Looked This Good
- Israeli Planes Attack South Lebanon Bases
- Dexter's Layers Tastes to Max
- Supervisor Defends Vote to Restrict Day Laborers : Government: Burke says traffic and sanitation were the issues, not civil rights. Molina calls her action 'shameful.'
- Ex-Sheriff's Official Under Probe : Crime: Norman Wade, fired two years ago, is being investigated in the disappearance of $15,000 from property room he oversaw.
- Teamster Candidate Can Visit Workers
- $2.8 Million in Quake Grants Allocated
- WOODLAND HILLS/ENCINO : Road Closure Urged for Specific Periods
- Students in Pilot Programs Have the Right Stuff : Education: Three innovative plans are designed to give teachers more creative time with classes. Those involved are responding well.
- BUENA PARK : Candidate Statement Fee Climbs to $750
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Sheriff Block Assails Five Opponents as Unqualified
- COSTA MESA : Old Computers Teach Students New Tricks
- Congress: Never Having to Say You're Sorry : The National Health Board would insulate politicians from unpopular decisions.
- Shoemaker to Coach Basketball at El Toro
- PREP MEET AT A GLANCE : CITY SECTION TRACK AND FIELD FINALS
- Lugging Camera Is Less Than Picture-Perfect
- One lake, two days and 12,000-too-many holes in one.
- OBITUARIES : Harold Fasnacht; Ex-College Chief
- COLUMN ONE : Science Stokes the Tobacco Debate : Research on risks of secondhand exposure has fueled an anti-smoking revolution. Cigarette makers are fighting fire with fire, producing reports that discount the dangers.
- Window Dressing : Mannequins have evolved. No longer primitive stiffs, these sculptured and abstract creatures can have as much fun as the next guy--without messing up their clothes.
- Ex-UC Berkeley Chief to Head Smithsonian
- REEL LIFE / FILM & VIDEO FILE : 'Threesome' Evokes Hostile Response : Witnesses say homophobic insults were shouted during the movie, which revolves around a love 'triangle' among two men and a woman.
- Bomb Threat Delays Airline Flights Across Northwest
- BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : Going Straight to the Heart of a Family's Daily Dilemmas : SOULS RAISED FROM THE DEAD, <i> by Doris Betts</i> ; Knopf; $23, 339 pages
- SEASON TO TASTE : Summer Smorgasbord Features Light Fare for All Manner of Entertainment Interests
- VENTURA : 4 Guards Sue County Corrections Agency
- Benefit Triathlon Needs Volunteers
- CAMARILLO : Patient From State Hospital Still Missing
- YORBA LINDA : Parents Object to Assigned Class Book
- GLENDALE : Training Center Has Home After 77 Years
- County Terminates Contract With Clinic
- Beach 'Grades' Improve for 2nd Year
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Body Identified as Murder Victim
- Palmdale Airport Boosters Seek a Way to Lure Airlines
- Targeting Rogues in White Collars : SEC calls for crackdown on stockbroker fraud
- SOFTBALL / COLLEGE WORLD SERIES : For Openers, Matadors Can Show Missouri : First round: Northridge, among the favorites, swept Tigers in doubleheader earlier this season, 8-1 and 12-0.
- Collegiate Baseball Honors Four Cal State Fullerton Players
- Krone Finishes Third in Comeback Race
- Birmingham Athletes Might Have Field Day
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Marlins Are Interested in J.T. Snow
- GARDEN FRESH : Parsley: Don't Take It for Garnish
- Rwanda 'Genocide' Angers, Frustrates U.N. Chief : Peacekeeping: Boutros-Ghali calls international inaction 'a failure.' He also expresses scorn for U.S. policy.
- Teacher Reassigned During Abuse Inquiry
- Dobie Gillis Will Even Cross Political Lines for Zelda
- 2 Winners, 2 Losers in 3-Way Debate
- CHINA CARD: The people who do business...
- COVER STORY : Lights! Camera! Access! : Film Training Program Gives Troubled Youth a 2nd Chance : Ellis Ware
- SMOKE AND MIRRORS : Newfangled Effects and Old-Fashioned Storytelling Create an Attraction With a Message, but It's Not a Tricky One: to Pass On Our Best to Future Generations
- BUENA PARK : Catching Kids in the Act--of Being Good
- Clerk at Fair Held on Suspicion of Theft
- HORSE RACING : Bien Bien Gets 124, So Does Arcangues
- Golf
- LOS ANGELES : King Jury Asks How to Fill Out Verdict Forms
- Comedy Review : Drew Carey <i> Looks </i> Like a Funny Guy . . .
- Channel Surfing
- Children's Theater Review : 'Snow White' Adds Light Touches for Fun, Comfort
- RETAILING
- Edison Wins OK for Faster Payment Plan : Energy: The PUC will allow quicker payoff of investments in two nuclear plants to boost competitiveness. Analysts predict stable or lower consumer rates.
- Executive Travel
- International Business
- Schwarzkopf Undergoes Cancer Surgery
- FOR THE KIDS : Borrowing From Bard for Bucks : Actor Jason Narvy will direct Newbury High students in an abridged version of 'Hamlet.' The group hopes to raise $50,000 for a new campus theater.
- Still Riding a 30-Year Crest, Surf Filmmaker Hangs 'II' : Lifestyle: Sequel to 1963 classic 'Endless Summer' mirrors sea change in sport the original helped popularize.
- COVER STORY : Lights! Camera! Access! : Film Training Program Gives Troubled Youth a 2nd Chance : Carlos De La Torre
- A New Life--and a Family Left Behind
- Arts Magazine Is Success Story for Jordan High
- LAWNDALE : Council Passes Measures to Thwart Nepotism
- RESTAURANT REVIEW / ALLEGRO : Where Food, Waiters Hit High Notes : It's a happy, song-filled place that tickles the palate and sends women diners home with a red rose.
- Favored Scientists Got Cigarette Firm Funding : Research: Supposedly independent council steered grants to studies that might aid industry, documents show.
- SHOP TALK : Bread Machines That Rise to the Occasion : First, pick what features you want. It's the month for department store sales on these products.
- Water Department Owes Refunds to Homeowners
- Polskys Reach Truce in Battle Over Name
- City Hall News : AROUND THE VALLEY
- Syria Is Dragging Its Feet on Full Ties, Peres Charges : Mideast: Israel will not give up Golan Heights without better relations, the foreign minister says. He also warns Arafat on honoring peace pact.
- BRIEFLY : Taxes: Elderly May Qualify for Rebate
- Bank Error Makes Florida Man Millionaire for a Day
- FASHION : Romancing the Old West : Wedding attire is attracting a 'fringe element' ranging from jeans and tuxedo shirts for men to bouffant gowns for women.
- COSTA MESA : Education Secretary Riley to Be Speaker
- LAPD Boosters to Install Officers
- ENCINO : Cafe Owners Drop Expansion Plans
- Who Will Keep the Liberal Flame, if Not Breyer? : Supreme Court: We need a jurist with a passion for justice, not another technocrat.
- Protest Seeks to Flush Out Toilet Issue : Homeless: Blockade of City Hall bathroom is part of a campaign to get latrines for Skid Row. An agreement may be near.
- World Cup May Kick In Needed Cash : Glendale: Tournament organizers estimate soccer fans will pump up to $622 million into region's economy.
- DARRYL STRAWBERRY CHRONOLOGY
- Stage Set for Two-Timing Andretti
- Zachary Contest Cites 10 Young Opera Singers
- THEATER REVIEW : We Could Do With More of This Kind of 'Hysteria'
- Movie Review : 'Madwomen' a Warm Tale of Survivors
- Another Boone for the Trojans : Aaron, a Junior Third Baseman, Is Hoping to End USC Career With a Trip to Omaha
- No Lightning Bolts for U.S. Soccer : Exhibition: Americans play to scoreless tie with Saudi Arabia. Klopas is benched in second half.
- Music Review : Chamber Music Society Hosts 2 Pianists
- Arsenio's Exit: A Wrap for Rap? : Television: Urban-music record executives fear that the host's exit from late night will mean curtains for artists who aren't mainstream enough for Letterman or Leno.
- CAGED HEAT : Even Now, There's Nothing Like the Delicious Sound and Stinging Feel of Making Contact, Bat on Ball
- Needy LAPD Becomes a Charity of Choice : Philanthropy: Cash, computers and more have been donated. Fear of crime may be creating a generous public mood.
- Jackson Invites Wilson, Unz to Square Off in Radio Debate
- Craftsman Almost Missed His Calling
- Sent Reeling : Ventura dangled the bait, a prime spot for a restaurant on the remodeled pier. Only four out of 80 entered bids. Why the lack of interest?
- 7 Memorial Day Events to Be Hosted by Area's Legion
- World Cup Player at a Glance
- Surprising Nevada Really Packs a Punch
- A Royal Crown in Sight After South Torrance Defeated
- STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS : Messier's Three Goals Keep Rangers Alive
- Dodgers Win It in Ninth : Baseball: Karros' sacrifice fly beats Cubs, 7-6, after Worrell gives up tying run in top of the inning.
- Club Review : Bob's Is Close to Hipster Heaven
- NORTHRIDGE : Olympian to Speak at CSUN Graduation
- COVER STORY : Picking Up the Trail of Lost Civilizations : Archeologists Get Volunteer Help as They Unearth Clues in Sites Nestled Throughout the Angeles National Forest
- SIMI VALLEY : 2 Meetings Planned on Proposed Budget
- TARZANA : Pupils Celebrate Reopening of 'Snoopy' Bridge
- UCLA to Fire Top Manager Linked to Fraud Probe : Investigation: Audit shows a radiology department administrator approved $1.2 million in excessive fees. But there is no evidence that money went to him.
- VENTURA : Center for Mentally Ill OKd as Shelter
- Release Is the Last Straw for Darryl and Dodgers
- THE ECONOMY
- International Business : Shortages Among Coffee-Growing Nations Drive Prices Higher : Commodities: The collapse of a 1989 international trade accord has been exacerbated by woeful harvests.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : IBM's Agency Move Probably Won't Be Cloned : Marketing: Few big advertisers will place their accounts with one firm, analysts say.
- PASADENA : Firm Gets Award for Seismic Work on Bridge
- Clinton Expected to Renew China's Trade Privileges : Commerce: A commission to monitor the nation's human rights is reportedly planned. Limited sanctions on Chinese guns and ammunition are possible.
- PICKLE DILLY : Family Circus Goes From Losing Sleep Over Finances to 'Tossing and Turning' in an Antic Ensemble
- Streisand's Range, Amplitude May Be Limited : Health: Laguna Hills doctor speculates that laryngitis could cause singer's voice to break, fail to reach notes. He says rest is the best treatment.
- L.A. Unified: New Magnet Deadline
- Celestial Seasonings : Right now, we want the moon and the stars to accessorize our homes. But what's on the horizon?
- 2 Palestinians Freed After Decades in Jail
- A Woman Shall Lead Them : Laura Geller Will Break Ground as the First Female Rabbi at Temple Emanuel
- POLITICS : Foreign Policy Missteps Wound Clinton's Standing at Home : Attacks on the President's performance are coming from across the political spectrum. A tangle of global dilemmas offers little hope for relief.
- Quake-Safe Home to Benefit From Recycling : The custom design is based on a similar house that survived a hurricane.
- REGION : 14 Area Students Win Merit Scholarships
- Survey Finds Sharp Drop in Employer-Paid Insurance
- Sports : THE LONGEST DAY
- BELLFLOWER : Council Rejects Ballot Measure to Weigh Tax
- The following are the top music sales...
- COVER STORY : Lights! Camera! Access! : Film Training Program Gives Troubled Youth a 2nd Chance : Mortez Bradley
- SCHOOLS : Sex Education Program Focuses on Abstinence
- Formal Graduation a Rite of Passage for CSUN Ventura Campus : Education: More than 200 students will receive bachelor's and graduate degrees in a ceremony befitting the institution's growth and longevity.
- VAN NUYS : Taste Tester Carries Weighty Responsibility
- Charity Solicitor May Lose License : Inquiry: L.A. Social Service Department is awaiting fund-raiser's records. Questions arise about checks and representation.
- County Library Report Is Grim Reading : Services: Grand jury says new budget cuts will likely lead to branch closures and may imperil the system.
- Jury Told of Murder Defendant's Spending Binge After Robbery : Courts: Prosecutor says Hector Garcia of Oxnard rented limo and visited strip club before fatally shooting Wayne Mansir. Defense calls the killing self-defense.
- High-Rise Workers Steel Themselves as Towers of Power Shake
- WORLD CUP '94 / 22 DAYS AND COUNTING : Making the Cut : Americans Hope Opponents Will Dread Facing Cobi Jones
- TENNIS / FRENCH OPEN : Agassi Battles Back This Time, but Not Enough to Pass Muster
- INDIANAPOLIS 500 DAILY REPORT : Fantasies Go From Sublime (President) to the Ridiculous (Tonya's Chauffeur)
- O.C. Soprano Places 2nd in Zachary Trial
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Bonds, Burkett Help Giants End Slide at 6
- Dunn Betters NCAA Standard in Javelin
- Choose Your Oil : Fat's bad for you, salt's bad for you and the tubs are environmentally incorrect. Still, we wondered: Is any popcorn worth it?
- Agriculture Production Jumps 17% in '93 : Farming: Soaring sales help boost the county's economy. Lemons, celery and strawberries were the top crops.
- SANTA ANA : Man Shoots Himself Accidentally, Dies
- Probation Dept. Biased, Suit Charges : Courts: Plaintiffs say agency shortchanges low-income residents in five urban areas.
- CYPRESS : Zoning Law for Adult Businesses Extended
- Cities Push for End to Jail Booking Fees
- Some wild golf on the fox network:...
- SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION I VOLLEYBALL : Laguna Beach Survives to Beat Loyola in Five Games
- ANALYSIS : Fans on Hold as Davis Boxes With Coliseum
- There Are Tales From the Surfside Even Off Camera
- ART REVIEW : 'Gold' Mines a Wealth of History : The Baroque Exhibition Sends Hopeful Message of Portugal's Resiliency
- Alton Pact Extended
- AIRLINES
- BANKING
- Campaigning Heats Up in 49th District Primary Race : Politics: Judy Chu attacks incumbent Diane Martinez as ineffective and unable to retain staff. The freshman assemblywoman denounces the criticism as rumormongering.
- Low Air Fares Winging to O.C. on Southwest
- Old-Time Toppings, Tropical Fruit Too
- LONG BEACH : Man Pleads Guilty to Recycling Fraud
- Clinton Urges Democrats to Fight for Health Bill
- Man Shot Inside Laundry Dies
- Art Reviews : 'U-Pic-It': Focus on Photography's Status
- SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION III VOLLEYBALL : Undefeated Calvary Chapel Sweeps Cerritos Valley Christian
- Barry D. Lewin has been appointed general...
- Frozen Chicken Wars Heat Up : Poultry: How cold is frozen? California and federal chicken producers can't agree.
- Gang Link to Slayings Investigated
- POMONA : Girl With Gene Disorder Needs Marrow Donor
- GRAFFITI : Off the Street and Into the Art Gallery
- Minors Have Easy Access to Cigarettes, State Study Finds : Smoking: Of about 2,000 stores, more than half were willing to sell tobacco to underage teen-agers.
- Phonics Is a Building Block of Reading
- ROCK TALK : Raising the Volume on Raging Arbs' Rhythms : Ventura's renowned party band releases its first new recording since 1985 and celebrates at three weekend gigs.
- THEATER REVIEW : A Delicate Aura Brightens 'Shadowlands'
- ELECTIONS / SCHOOL BOND MEASURE : 3 College Presidents Urge OK of Prop. 1C
- Plan to Halt Train Upsets Commuters
- Motives of 2 Key Officials Questioned in Russo Case
- Convict Granted New Hearing in '80 Double Murder : Courts: Ninth Circuit rules judge must decide whether counsel for North Hollywood man was incompetent.
- Mission Viejo Checking Out Plan for Its Own Library
- SOFTBALL / COLLEGE WORLD SERIES : Women of CSUN Stand by Their Man : Torgeson's Hardball Style Has Built Matadors Into a Softball Powerhouse
- O.C Pop Music Review : Even With a New Hand, NRBQ Still Comes Up Aces
- Countywide : Middle-School Math Teachers, Take Heed
- City Delegates to Join Air Pollution Board
- Cantu Bows Out; Browne to Coach Baseball at Alemany
- Irvine Fight Card Features State Title Bout
- SOFTBALL / COLLEGE WORLD SERIES : Usually Star of Show, UCLA Will Be Understudy to No. 3 CS Northridge
- The Splash, Anaheim's new entry in the...
- Jazz Review : Panamanian Pianist Strays From Keyboard at Catalina
- Pop Music Review : Wedding Present: Edgy Rock
- Local Hotel Industry's Welcome Mat Well-Received in '93 : Travel: Anaheim, Santa Ana boost occupancy rate. Corporate relocations from L.A. is one reason for gains.
- GREAT HOME COOKS : The Canning Cult
- Brooks' Charges Against Harman Draw Criticism : Politics: Challenger claims Hughes workers were strong-armed into supporting incumbent. Rivals call allegations groundless.
- COVER STORY : Founder Struggles to Keep Movie Program Rolling
- Ventura's City Bakery Cafe has stopped serving...
- Jamie O'Hara "Rise Above It" <i> RCA</i>
- Free Disposal Offered for Hazardous Waste
- LYNWOOD : Cesar Chavez Open-Air Sunday Market Begins
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Santa Clarita Disputes New Crime Study
- OBITUARIES : B. R. Leadabrand; Sculptor, Painter
- BURBANK : Smoking Ban Gets Preliminary OK
- WOODLAND HILLS : Wedgwood's China Survives Piano Stunt
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Santa Clarita Backs Milder Ordinance Against Smoking
- He Might Be . . . He Could Be . . . He <i> Was </i> Wrong
- SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION I BADMINTON : Overmatched Garden Grove Routed by Keppel in Final
- MIGHTY DUCKS : Karpov, Not Kariya, Near a Deal
- International Business
- A Starring Role for Hollywood Agents?
- International Business
- I'll Have a Rik . . . a Rkats . . . Oh, Make It a Chardonnay
- Summer Stock : Toward a Backyard Strategy
- Long Beach : Fire Official Disciplined for Rally Appearance
- Mourning Liberalism: A Reactionary Treatise : ON LOOKING INTO THE ABYSS; Untimely Thoughts on Culture and Society <i> by Gertrude Himmelfarb</i> ; Alfred A. Knopf; $23, 192 pages
- BUSINESS : Football Star Opens Retail Store
- SPORTS : PREPS
- 'Family Cap' on Welfare Benefits Will Get Boost
- Voters' Guide to South Bay Candidates on June 7 Ballot : ASSEMBLY
- Slip Into Summer"It reminds me of that...
- LONG BEACH : Finances Cause Closure of Activist Coffeehouse
- Clinton Takes Offensive on Bosnia, Assails Critics' 'Simplistic Ideas' : Policy: President says that unilaterally lifting arms embargo 'would kill the peace process.'
- COVER STORY : Lights! Camera! Access! : Film Training Program Gives Troubled Youth a 2nd Chance : Judy Brandon
- MC5 "Kick Out the Jams" (1969) <i> Elektra</i>
- Business: Farmers Market in Westwood
- ELECTION WATCH : Reelect Molina
- OAK VIEW : Not-Guilty Plea Given in Finger-Biting Case
- 'Not God's Will,' Minister Says of Leanora Wong Death : Memorial: Slain woman is eulogized as generous, friendly in services attended by more than 200 people.
- LOS ANGELES : City Seeks to Revoke License of Charity Fund-Raiser
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : City Halves $1,000 Reward for Graffiti Vandals
- Willard Resigns at Camarillo, Will Seek Football Coaching Job
- SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION I VOLLEYBALL : Grave, Ziegler Push Oilers Past El Toro
- Jazz Review : Paul Carman and E.S.P.: A Keen Sense of Togetherness
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : State Bars Escrow Firm Co-Owner From Business : Investigation: Kathy Weiner is accused of helping husband embezzle $2.8 million from company's customers.
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Appier Strikes Out 13 in Only 5 2/3 Innings
- TV Review : Don't Blame Him--He's Just the Reviewer
- L.A. Reader Hopes to Draw More Ads as a Magazine : Publishing: The move against rival LA Weekly comes as the Southern California advertising market is stirring.
- Amicable Separation
- Survivair in Santa Ana Names Vice President/General Manager
- Long-Term Rate Decline Buoys Stocks
- Kristine Stewart has joined Irvine-based Western Digital...
- The Wines of Summer
- Democrat Hopefuls Told to Run on Clinton Record
- GOINGS ON : Santa Barbara Faculty to Perform Classics : The program will include compositions by Brahms, Beethoven and Haydn.
- A Golden, Delicious Getaway
- REGION : 2 Groups Plan Joint Efforts on Local Issues
- Altadena, South Pasadena Library Districts Seek Tax Hike : Referendum: Backers say they have the support but need to get voters to the polls. Required two-thirds' approval is an obstacle.
- Troubadours Fest Date, Site Change
- Man Found Slain in Field Is Identified as French Tourist
- INGLEWOOD : City Delays Vote on Oil Drilling Near Fault
- 2 Charged in Shooting of Tourists : Crime: A third suspect is being sought in the slaying of a German woman and the wounding of her husband near Idyllwild.
- Veterans Affairs: Assistance Program
- LONG BEACH : City Gives 'High 5' to Midnight Basketball
- Russia Gangs Could Steal A-Arms, FBI Chief Says
- Temple to Fete Director of Nursery School