- City Guide
- LA CONCHITA : Officials Testing Safety of Water
- HIDDEN HILLS : Students Learn Science Lessons Can Be a Blast
- Thousand Oaks : Auto Group Donates Vehicle to Police
- WESTMINSTER : City to Give Grants to Its Own Programs
- Doctor's Orders : Ex-Surgeon General Koop Calls for War Against Obesity
- Owner of Anaheim Video Store Missing
- PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT : TODAY'S GAMES : Ailing Childress Expected to Play
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT : TODAY'S GAMES : Ailing Childress Expected to Play
- Galaxy Feels Burned by Burnin' Groove After Fracas
- Some Hits and Misses in 'History of Rock'
- Yeltsin Fires Bolshoi Director but Fix May Be Temporary : Dance: Disgruntled artists of the embattled troupe react with glee, but sources say the Russian president's move merely changes Vladimir Kokonin's title.
- AEROSPACE
- Next Stop, McPaddington?
- Nancy Austin; Popular Las Vegas Comedian
- Tellers Refuse to Bank On Phony Bomb Story
- LONG BEACH : Food Bank Seeks Money to Make Flood Repairs
- RELIGION / JOHN DART : Religious Groups to Award Shows That Promote Their Moral Values
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Council Approves Plans for Annual Marathon
- National Best Seven is Set to Fizzle Out on April 8
- With New Pact, Union Takes Big Step Back to Prominence : Labor: United Farm Workers concludes its eighth contract in a year, signing 1,400 flower workers.
- Taking Drilling Tasks Bit by Bit
- RELIGIOUS P.R.: Film critic Michael Medved, seminary...
- Explosives Discovered in Raid on Residence : Crime: Neighborhood is evacuated when deputies find an arms cache in kidnaping suspects' home.
- "Since (the Los Angeles riots in) 1992,...
- Plumbing Company Fined for Exploiting Quake Victims
- All the Lonely People
- Youth Opinion : 'Show Off Scholars the Way We Show Off Athletes'
- Countywide : Dance Set to Support Anti-Gang Magazine
- Clippers Receive the Worst of Rice's Best : Pro basketball: Heat guard who was once almost a Clipper scores 45 in 120-98 rout.
- AMERICA'S CUP / RICH ROBERTS : Cayard Finding Exciting Serenity on Conner Team
- STATE PREP BASKETBALL FINALS / GIRLS' ROUNDUP : Woodbridge Gets Revenge Against El Camino
- Ducks, Maple Leafs Have to Settle for a Tie : Hockey: Resurgent Ducks avert loss when Corkum sends game into overtime with late goal.
- Exhaust Particles Linked to Inland Empire Deaths : Pollution: About 275 people a year die prematurely of heart and lung ailments, according to first study to focus on California.
- Ukraine Abolishes Crimea Constitution, Presidency : Black Sea: Measures taken by Kiev leadership give it broad powers over the violence-ridden peninsula.
- Orange County Almanac
- Lakers Fail to Get Fat Again and Lose to Celtics, 118-92
- Fast Food Left CSUN Pitcher Half-Baked, 6-1
- Baer Solved Weighty Problem With Little Difficulty
- Family : 'Annie's' Charm Fades as Time Goes On
- U.S. Confirms 2 Americans Detained in Iraq : Persian Gulf: The men, workers for a private firm in Kuwait, were captured Monday in a border town.
- White Supremacist Pleads Guilty in Stabbing : Court: The 17-year-old admits the attack on a black musician near the Ventura Pier was racially motivated. He could receive a 10-year prison sentence.
- Students Learn of Jobs in Air on C-130 Flight
- MONTEREY PARK : Mayor Named Chair of Census Advisory Group
- Memories of Monarchy : Exiled Rwandan King Tours With Few Trappings, Zealous Backing
- THOUSAND OAKS : Sand Sculpture Measures Up as a World Record
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Mission Gets Pierced by 13 Runs in Ninth, 23-9
- His Putter Still Hot in California : Senior golf: Eichelberger leads by two in Costa Mesa after 63.
- TV Reviews : 'Zooman' Packs a Powerhouse Punch on Showtime
- It's Nice Work, If You Can Get It . . . : Paul Reiser Has a Hit TV Show, Hot Book, Movie Role. So, What's Next?
- 'Time' Brings Light to Dark Family Life
- STATE PREP BASKETBALL FINALS / BOYS' ROUNDUP : Dominguez Stumbles, Falls Against St. Francis
- Doubleheaders to Rain on Northridge, Cal Poly
- GOLF ROUNDUP : Roberts Leads at Wet Orlando
- Gramm Campaigns in O.C. and Picks Up Cox's Vote : Politics: Texas senator and presidential candidate signs on congressman as state co-chair for 1996 race. The Newport Beach Republican says he's still a Wilson supporter but that the party needs the governor where he is now.
- The Homeless Debate
- Owner Won His Bet, but the Fans Lost
- Bruin Fans Climb On the Harrick Bandwagon
- Rams' Move Becoming a Very Long Goodby
- Why Fight the Power? Send Mater Dei Packing
- At Least We Haven't Threatened to Use Any Replacement Letters
- She Turns to Heisler for NBA Inside Stuff
- Lakers Show Some Class, Clippers Need to Learn
- UCLA law professor Peter Arenella and Loyola...
- Trojans May Be Paying for This for a While
- OTHER NEWS - March 18, 1995
- Obituaries - March 18, 1995
- Obituaries - March 18, 1995
- Pool Investors Near Agreement on Repayment
- Alaska Legislator Pushes to Loosen U.S. Grip on Lands : Environment: GOP's Young wants private interests and states to control sites. Santa Monicas, redwoods are targets.
- HOT BAKERY? The Brentwood sites in the...
- Detective Tells of Trail of Blood at Simpson Home
- Babbitt Kills Offer of El Toro Land for Irvine Co. Acreage : Environment: Interior secretary says proposal might have distracted from base reuse decisions. Rohrabacher says fear of congressional hearing was pivotal factor.
- NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Redevelopment Area Budget Cuts Backed
- Marking 20 Years in the Lives of Southeast Asian Refugees : Commemoration: Panel discussions and cultural events at Cal State Fullerton help to illuminate and recognize the local Vietnamese, Laotian and Cambodian communities.
- Vachon Is Promoted by Kings : Hockey: Cohen tried to get former Boston official Milbury as coach and general manager.
- Music: Time Warner Inc.'s directors, as expected,...
- Company Town : VIDEO FACTS
- U.S. Astronaut Floats Into Russian Station : Space: American gets bear hug and kiss from cosmonaut aboard. Mission control erupts in cheers.
- Blocked Oil Deal Shows Conflicting U.S.-Iran Relations : Policy: Each nation castigates the other, but they have been drawn closer diplomatically and economically.
- THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL
- THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Lawyers Learn How to Say They're Sorry
- Countywide : New Firm Wins O.C. Fair Food Service Contract
- Youth Faces Manslaughter Charge
- Masters' Arraignment Postponed : Court: Man in graffiti-vandal killing is given time to find an attorney to defend him on gun possession charges.
- MISSION VIEJO : Body in Lake May Be That of Missing Man
- School District Panel Recommends June Closure of Simi Valley Campus : Education: Committee says Sycamore is near four other schools and could be easily leased.
- Ethics Panel Gives Advice From Picky to Profound : Politics: Commission was created in 1990 to govern the behavior of elected officials. Since then, the rules have grown exponentially.
- Ethics Panel Gives Advice From Nit-Picky to Profound : Politics: Commission was created in 1990 to govern the behavior of elected officials.
- NFL MEETINGS : Dress Code Addressed by League
- Popp Gets VP Job With Century 21; Pacheco to Run Hotel's Marketing
- Fed Moves on ATM Fraud : Rule on Customer Receipts Amended to Thwart Thieves
- Zippered Beanbag Chairs Recalled: At least 10...
- Cornea Laser Treatment OKd: The Food and...
- RUSSIA : Museum Visitors Shy Away From Pact With Nazis, Secret Protocols : Exhibited map signed by Stalin divvying up Eastern Europe casts pall over pride in World War II victory.
- THE GOODS : Creative Outlets
- The Sound of a City : It took Bette Cox 20 years to unearth the music of black L.A. She crisscrossed the country to put together the bones of a past filled with blues, jazz and symphonies, then fleshed out the story of the West Coast vibe.
- Brea / Fullerton : County Bankruptcy Imperils Schools
- MOORPARK : City Picks 6 Groups to Receive Grants
- FILLMORE : Animal Advocates Decry Cougar Kill
- Sale of the Rams Was NFL's Goal : Football: As one condition of approving a move to St. Louis, league wanted Frontiere to relinquish control of the team. Lawsuit likely.
- Polaroid Develops a Following in Russia : Trade: The company's street-vendor marketing effort has paid off handsomely. The country now accounts for 6.7% of its total sales.
- Man Who Fell From Aerial Gondola Sues Disneyland : Courts: The suit asks for more than $25,000. The plaintiff was treated but not hospitalized. He claims permanent neck and back injuries.
- THE GOODS : Art Nouveau : Forget the paint-by-number kits and lanyards. Today's kids are learning to design jewelry and identify a Picasso.
- Boldly Going Where No Minivan Has Gone Before
- THEATER REVIEW : Lost in TV World : First Stage Alert's effort to stretch bounds of theater is overrun with dumb gimmicks and punch lines.
- COLUMN ONE : The New Nomads of Corporate America : Some firms are abolishing offices and sending employees out. Although some fear isolation, replacing desks with laptops cuts costs and gives workers incentives.
- Garcetti Requests Pay Raise for Prosecutors, Cites Clark and Darden
- The Smiling Irish in County L.A.
- LOS ANGELES : Freight Train Derailed by Stump on Tracks
- Colleges
- Alias Pac Bell: You may recall that...
- LOS ANGELES : City to Charge $200 for Coyote-Trapping
- GUN CONTROL WATCH : Hot Dog Law
- WEST HILLS : Students Take Their Parents to Space Age
- Last of a Brood : Northridge Catcher Robert Fick Is Baby Brother in Family of 10
- Turn Out the Lutes, the Party's Over--Again : Midwest: Arizona takes another first-round knockout on the chin, this one from Miami of Ohio.
- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Hueneme Pitcher Towers Over Oxnard With 3-Hitter
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL : Arizona Gets a Quick Trim From Miami : Midwest: Wildcats lose in first round for third time in four years, 71-62.
- NCAA EAST REGIONAL : Wake Forest Earns Methodical Blowout
- Theater : Loretta Swit: Major Houlihan to Major Bummer
- HOME ENTERTAINMENT : 'Quiet Man' Tops St. Patrick's Day List
- THOROUGHBRED RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : San Felipe Might Be Close, but It Won't Match '72
- 'Tower of Masks' in Refurbished Theater
- Theater Reviews : 'Murder' Struggles to Come to Life
- Screams From a Storm Drain End Subterranean Odyssey
- FOR KIDS : The Sounds of Storytelling : Reader's voice sparkles with a silly symphony of characters ready to tickle children.
- Magazine Sales Falling on the Newsstands
- Cough Drop Ads to Be Modified: The...
- More Signs of Slowing: Housing Starts Off, Inflation Restrained
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : BOND TICKER : What Popejoy's Worth
- Rohrabacher, Babbitt Clash on Land Swap : Development: Interior secretary attacks bill by congressman to block a trade involving 850 acres at El Toro air base. Rohrabacher calls it a sweetheart deal for Irvine Co.
- COMMUNITY ESSAY : A Fighting Chance for Peace : A woman who breaks up a scuffle between two girls wonders if anyone in the crowd hears her call for nonviolence.
- ORANGE : Chapman Law School Gets Accreditation
- St. Patrick's Day Partyers Will Feel Police Presence
- AGOURA HILLS : Ribbon-Cutting Set for Sumac Park
- Obituaries : Nicholas J. Chakires; Founded Realty Company
- Planners Debate Freeway Shopping Center : Oxnard: A new advisory panel, residents and nearby cities all have concerns about the traffic impact of the big mall project at Rose Avenue.
- SANTA ANA : Two Men Arrested in Shooting Death
- Volleyball Gets Its Own Magic
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / DAILY REPORT
- BaseballActing Commissioner Bud Selig spoke with union...
- NCAA SOUTHEAST REGIONAL : Arizona State Takes Heed, Avoids Letdown
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Maiben Helps Chapman Win Twice in Florida
- USC Women Look to Tournament to End a Late-Season Tailspin
- Street Escapes Major Injury in Super-G Fall
- Multicultural Manners : A Lesson in Chopstick Etiquette
- Offended L.A. Groups Help Snuff Out New Menthol X Cigarettes : Protest: African Americans help get product shelved, saying the package used images linked to Malcolm X and racial pride. Maker denies trying to lure black smokers.
- Korean Man's Home Looted of Cash, Jewels : Crime: Official worries about rash of burglaries victimizing Asians in the Valley and calls a meeting to warn residents.
- MOORPARK : City Ready to Sell Downtown Property
- LOS ANGELES : Judge Explains Why She Won't Drop Prop. 187 Case
- SAN CLEMENTE : $92 Assessment Urged to Repair City Roads
- Stanford Ends Dream Season for Irvine : NCAA Women: Folkl comes off bench to spark Cardinal, 88-55.
- Eccentric 'Changes' Entertains at Stages
- Music Review : Finery, Fervor From L.A.'s Gay Men's Chorus
- HEALTH
- Davstar Obtains $1-Million Loan From Distributor
- L.L. Knickerbocker Co.: The Rancho Santa Margarita...
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Wilson to O.C.: Help Yourselves Out of the Mess
- BANKING AND FINANCE
- Subscribers Get On-Line Glimpse of White House
- Clinton Nominee Says Racism May Be Behind Attacks on Him, Others
- OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : OC High asks: What do you think your friends say behind your back?
- SANTA ANA : It's Shear Pleasure for Sheep and Kids
- Regents Take Up Affirmative Action : Education: Protesters rally for continuing programs. Report says college preparatory classes are extremely valuable.
- PERSPECTIVE ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION : White Elites and Willy Loman : It's ironic: The formulas that hurt white male workers are imposed by white male bosses with nothing to risk.
- NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Most Incumbents Elected to CRA Panel
- Canyon Country Man Held in Fraud
- Coroner Seeking Dead Woman's Family
- Jose Mejia
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / DAILY REPORT : COACHING RANKS : Assistant Romar to Stay With Bruins
- THEATER REVIEW : Staging's Sharper Than Text in '7 Seals'
- Two Steps Forward, One Back in All-Ages Club Scene
- Ventura's Ward Wins State Honor
- ALBUM REVIEW / JAZZ : Urgency and Sweetness a la Sonny Rollins : GRANT STEWART "Downtown Sounds", <i> Criss Cross</i> , ***
- PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP
- More Time for Chicken Debate: Facing industry...
- BANKING AND FINANCE
- Express Yourself : Craft projects can provide a creative outlet as well as a productive way to unwind.
- TRADE : L.A. Surpasses New York City as Top Trade Hub in 1994 : Commerce: New ranking reflects strength in exports, high-tech industries and trade with the Asia-Pacific region.
- Goodall Returning Full Time to Foodmaker Helm
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : Fast With Ethnic Flavor : The Mexican food is too fine a bargain to remain a secret. Across way, diners can create their own Italian meals.
- Allen F. Donovan; Consultant to U.S. Space Program
- The exclusive Valley music charts are compiled...
- FOSTER PARK : Authorities Seek Portable Meth Lab's Operators
- Witnesses in Doctor's Trial Tell of False Cancer Diagnoses : Courts: Husband of former patient testifies defendant told him he could 'catch' disease from his wife.
- LONG BEACH : Police Identify Driver Shot to Death on Freeway
- PORT HUENEME : Store Sale May Have Triggered Slaying
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Again Hits Record High on Economy News; Bonds Sputter
- Smartflex Systems Inc.: Group Technologies Corp. of...
- Promising to Do Their Best to Save the Girl Scouts : Children: Faced with a decline in volunteer troop leaders and changing demographics, the organization has had to adapt to stay a vital part of girlhood.
- Edward Roberts; Champion of Rights for Handicapped
- Software Maintenance Gets Varian Contract
- Images of the Fields : CSUN exhibits of photos and posters chronicle the farm workers' movement.
- 5 Takes on Couples : Terri Wagener explores the dynamics of romantic relationships in her set of one-acts called 'Currently Married.'
- All Together Now : Couple's Hands Are Full as Last Quint Comes Home
- NEWPORT BEACH : Injured Officer Shows Slight Improvement
- CONSUMERS
- CalPERS Investments Lost 1% During 1994 : Securities: The nation's largest public pension fund blames falling bond prices.
- When Tinseltown Still Glittered
- OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : On Different Wavelengths : Irvine High Junior's Local Radio Show Is Designed to Give Students the Chance to Hear and Express a Range of Views
- SCHOOL'S OUT? Ending months of speculation, a...
- Italian Premier Wins Confidence Vote
- DOWNEY : NASA Could Transfer Shuttle Operations
- No Asking, No Telling, No Justice : Federal court has opportunity to kill unfair rule on gays in the military
- MOORPARK : New City Bus to Start Its Routes in July
- Police Find Broker Shot to Death
- Home Sales Plunge 10% in February, Report Says : Real estate: Rising interest rates and rainy weather are blamed for last month's decline when compared to the same period in 1994.
- daVinci Founder Jeff Apple to Leave Firm
- Film: The turmoil at ailing movie producer...
- A Nashville Extension : Restaurant at CityWalk gives singer-songwriters a chance to perform their own works in 'Words & Music' series.
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Committee Recommends Moorlach for Treasurer : Government: After two days of hearings, advisory panel backs him 4-1. Supervisors are ready to make it official today.
- <i> Snapshots of life in the Golden State.</i> : '95 Almost Became the Year of the Accidental Tourist
- O.C. Seeks Rollover of Short-Term Debts : Bankruptcy: Proposed one-year deferment for $1.275 billion due this summer draws criticism from bondholders.
- CALABASAS : Pumpkin Festival Begins Logo Contest
- BURBANK : Residents Lash Out Over Airport Plans
- Waste Commission Considers Disbanding
- Trial of the Century (Continued) : What's truly needed is a higher level of lawyerly decorum
- SEAL BEACH : Bonds Still Rate Despite Bankruptcy
- LA CONCHITA : Area Water Supply to Return to Normal
- Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Adoption Rule Reversal Sparks Mixed Reaction
- Quilting Classes Part of NAMES Project
- Pair Accused of Embezzling $2.8 Million : Valencia: Married couple charged in biggest fraud involving an escrow firm in state history, authorities say.
- Don't Make It a Political Football : Region needs to work to attract new team
- Wine Sales Up: Sales of California table...
- Women's Clothing Retailer Wet Seal Reports Annual Loss of $1 Million
- LYNWOOD : Man, 30, Dies After Gang-Related Shooting
- Deaths in Drug Test Called Unavoidable : Medicine: Despite safeguards, researchers couldn't have prevented five fatalities in a 1993 trial of a hepatitis B treatment, review panel says.
- BOOK REVIEW / SCIENCE : Arguing for the Superiority of Science Over the Metaphysical : RIVER OUT OF EDEN: A Darwinian View of Life <i> by Richard Dawkins</i> ; Basic Books $20, 172 pages
- Lawsuit Targets Special Classes for Minorities
- Harry Specht; Dean of UC Berkeley School of Social Welfare
- Free Rides Offered for St. Patrick's Day Tipplers
- Grant Buoys Hopes of Oak Park Library Boosters : Services: If the federal dollars are obtained, they could be used to build the facility. But the source of operating funds is still uncertain.
- Company Town : Hollywood Records Executive Fired Amid Harassment Complaints
- FDA Has No Beef With Hormone
- THE GOODS : So Small, Tiny Tim Would Want It
- U.S. Post Offices to Begin Accepting 4 Credit Cards
- Zedillo Faces Challenge From His Party's Deputies : Mexico: Angry legislators demand president slash government as price for vote on unpopular tax hike.
- Vaccine Can Provide Protection Against Ulcers, Study Finds
- Police Seize Weapons, Drugs in Raid on Inn : Crime: About 20 arrests are made as officers crack down in west Anaheim, an area where problems have been on the increase.
- Doctors, Nurses Learn How to Treat Violent Situations
- A Revered Pilot's Tearful Takeoff Into Retirement
- Rap Star Eazy-E Says He Has AIDS : Health: Major figure in 'gangsta' movement says young fans need to know about 'what's real.' He is listed in critical condition.
- NCAA MIDWEST REGIONAL : Western Kentucky Finishes Off Michigan
- U.S. Shoe Gives the Boot to Luxottica's Takeover Bid : Apparel: The company instead decides to go shoeless by selling off unit to Nine West.
- Datum Inc.: The Anaheim manufacturer of frequency...
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Again Hits Record High on Encouraging Economic News
- Clinton Unveils First Steps to Regulatory Reform : Initiatives: President's proposals would reduce paperwork, consolidate environmental rules and speed approval of medical devices and drugs.
- GLENDALE : Hearing Date Set in Arson, Murder Case
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Teen-Ager Held in Fatal November Shooting
- TRADE : U.S. Steps Up Pressure on Japan to Open Its Car Market : Talks: White House holds back on specific threats or sanctions. Congress presses Clinton to take action.
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Officials Propose Extending $1.275 Billion in Debt
- Vietnamese Look Beyond My Lai Horror
- Regents Take Up Affirmative Action : Education: As police and protesters gather at UCLA, the UC board discusses programs helping minority students gain admission.
- RINCON : Oil Spill Cleanup Progressing Slowly
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Time to Step Down
- OXNARD : Sunday Festival Set at Del Sol Park
- STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS : DIVISION I BOYS' CHAMPIONSHIPS : Mater Dei Doesn't Give Up Easy Baskets : Southern champion: Quiet assistant coach Taylor drills defense into the Monarchs.
- NCAA WEST REGIONAL : Ducks Never Get Set in Loss to Longhorns
- ANGELS : Ex-Dodger Guerrero Wants to Show He Can Still Fit In
- '96 Olympic Ticket Sale Starts on May 1
- HOME ENTERTAINMENT : 'Garland' Captures Magnificence of Judy
- Marketing the Movie Through a Minefield
- With Jenkins Pitching In, Taft Wins
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL : Sooners Can't Take Manhattan : Southeast: Jaspers back up selection by defeating fourth-seeded Oklahoma, 77-67.
- CSF Panel to Study Reinstating Football
- PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Foothill Avenges Loss by Beating Marina
- Theater Reviews : 'Shrew' Too Tame at Golden West
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Love': Life After Divorce Gets a Sitcom Spin
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Priority Toasts Its 10 Years With Lench Mob, Paris Sets
- NIT ROUNDUP : Trent Sparks Ohio U., 83-71
- Mason Suspended for Five Games After On-Court Run-In With Riley
- BASEBALL : Hernandez Now Most Recognized Replacement
- A Compassionate 'Brother's Keeper'
- What's the Limit?: The Buzz on Talk-Show Row : Television: The official reaction to the killing of a 'Jenny Jones' guest is that it was a fluke, but others say it's time for some guidelines.
- GOLF / SENIOR PGA TOUR AT COSTA MESA : Trevino Is Determined to Shake Odd-Year Jinx
- MUSIC REVIEW : No Surprises From Serkin at Ambassador
- NCAA WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT : North Carolina Starts Quickly in Defense of Title
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL : No. 16 Is No. 1 in Bruins' Minds : West: UCLA doesn't want to make history against 11-18 Florida International tonight.
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA TOURNAMENTS : Stanford Handles Irvine Easily : West women: Second-seeded Cardinal pounds Anteaters, 88-55, closing out UCI's most successful season in years.
- Sale of the Rams Was NFL's Goal : Football: As one condition of approving a move to St. Louis, league wanted Frontiere to relinquish control of the team. Lawsuit likely.
- Northridge's 'Rudy' Also Stars as Team's 'Natural'
- SENIOR CLASSIC NOTEBOOK / STEVE KRESAL : Players Finding Mesa Verde a Lot Narrower This Time
- Quackenbush Assailed on Auto Coverage : Insurance: The commissioner raises rates for drivers in high-risk pool and denies an anti-redlining petition.
- A Hard Sell : Retailers Dislike Proposal to Raise O.C.'s Sales Tax
- The Healing Power of Song : Quake-damaged church hopes 'Elijah' concert soothes psyches while raising funds for pipe organ repair.
- THE GOODS : ECONOTES : A Chance to See What You May Soon Drive
- House, Senate Target Policies on Environment
- Barbara Pearson; Pioneer for Affirmative Action Programs
- THOUSAND OAKS : Sewage Spill Prompts Health Warnings
- Orange County Almanac
- Larkin Announces Assembly Campaign
- D.A. Seeks 2nd-Degree Murder Conviction in Fatal Dispute Over Beer : Nyeland Acres: But the defense tells jury that the 1994 stabbing death is manslaughter, brought on by the victim's constant humiliation of the defendant.
- Gene Beyer, Educator and Ex-Mayor of Orange, Dies
- VAN NUYS : 2 Vans Presented to Seniors Groups
- CSUN Has Plenty in Reserve for George Mason
- COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Canyons Outruns Mission
- BANKING AND FINANCE
- Crystal-Clear Savings : Thousand Oaks shop offers fine gift ware from some of Europe's top factories.