- House Panel Approves Final Piece of Welfare Overhaul
- FESTIVAL : Santa Barbara Series Offers an Impressive Roster of Films : A tribute to actor Michael Douglas kicked off the 10th annual extravaganza, which continues through Sunday.
- Trial Highlights : THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL
- In B.H., They Still Love N.Y.
- IRVINE : School District Faces Possible Bankruptcy, Lawyer Warns
- SYLMAR : Neighbors Fight Effort to Rezone Rural Property
- Court of Appeal Will Review D'Agostino Bid : Campaign: Candidate was disqualified from council race due to lack of petition signatures. Election officials will be asked to explain decision.
- 6 Arrested in Raid at Anaheim Motel
- COLLEGE BASEBALL / GARY KLEIN : Liefer Gets Lesson in the Slow Lane While in Alaska
- THE COLLEGES / FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ : Ventura Isn't Carrying Inflated Expectations
- MUSIC REVIEW : Guitarist Leisner Offers Varied Program
- International Business : Factory Closure in 'Nissan Town' Marks an End to Postwar Miracle : Autos: Big export companies are in a double bind these days: dampened demand from recession and the profit-cutting strength of the yen.
- Securities Litigation Reform Passes House : Legislation: GOP-sponsored bill would make it easier for companies and their agents to fend off shareholder lawsuits.
- The Back Page : COOKSTUFF : Skim Deep
- An Angry Women's Day in Russia : Protest: This year, parties yield to demonstrations. A human rights report catalogues nation's rampant sexism.
- INGLEWOOD : 911 Tape Refutes Claim of Man Shot at Station
- Various artists 'Yele Brazil" HemisphereWorld music labels...
- RELIGION : Buddhists Lose Bid to Enlarge Temple : Azusa council upholds ruling that said the proposed facility would have created congestion. Group says its freedom of religion is being violated.
- Elections : Incumbents Breeze in Pomona : Mayor Eddie Cortez and council members Nell Soto, Paula Lantz and Willie White cruise to victories. Challenger in 1st District race alleges election fraud.
- SHOPTALK : Scouting Out the Best Deals at Video Stores : While selection may vary among outlets, rental prices are surprisingly competitive.
- Obituaries : * Idah W. Iliff; 12-Year Ventura Councilwoman
- Prowler Is Expected to Be Charged in Assaults : Crime: Sheriff's officials plan to arrest the 37-year-old man in connection with sexual attacks on four Ojai-area women.
- La Conchita Evacuation Area Grows to 100 Houses : Landslide: The zone now encompasses about two-thirds of the community. Some residents take the first steps toward filing lawsuits.
- STUDIO CITY : City Agrees to Alter Park Improvements
- L.A. Planners Seek Input From Valley
- OXNARD : Parents Use Board Translation Services
- For Wilson, a TV-Leveled Playing Field : But California's referendum targeting affirmative action may be his ticket nationally.
- PREP VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP : Capistrano Valley Sweeps Irvine in Volleyball
- Coach Finds Motivation After Concordia's Loss
- Ducks Make Deals for Defensemen : Hockey: Semenov traded to Flyers. Karpa, who was rejected by the Kings, is acquired.
- Saturn May Build an Electric Car for GM : Autos: Vehicle would be based on the Impact. Aim is to comply with zero-emissions deadline.
- St. John Knits Inc.: The Irvine designer...
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- THE DOLLAR'S FREE FALL : The Runaway Strength of the Yen Has Japan in Crisis Mode : Currency: Economists, business people say the nation's competitiveness and fragile recovery are threatened.
- ENCYCLOPEDIA : Rose Water?
- The Back Page : COOKSTUFF : Noodle Flurry
- PALOS VERDES ESTATES : Shuttle Bus Service to Shut Down in June
- St. John's Hospital Lays Off 58; Inpatient Decline Blamed
- BY DESIGN : Pick a Color--Any Color
- Bid in U.N. to Cite China on Human Rights Fails by 1 Vote : Diplomacy: West claims symbolic victory for having any ballot at all on Beijing's record toward freedom.
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- Booker T. & the MG's "Doin' Our...
- Simi Valley Schools Ease Dress Code
- PASADENA : Hearing Scheduled in Scott Shooting Death
- COMEDY : WAYANS AND MEANS : The Former Regular of 'In Living Color' Has Methods and Resources for a Return to Stand-Up
- MORE COMEDY : Check Out Rick Najera Under 'Latino' at Library
- Terrorism Trial Informant Tells of Plot on Judge
- THEATER NOTES : 'The Kentucky Cycle' Tops the Heap of Stagings in Santa Barbara
- SOCIALISM WATCH : Nuclear Newt
- CALABASAS : Owner Seeks 15 Years to Lower Illegal Sign
- Maritime Mystery Unsolved : Tiny Sub Comes Up Empty-Handed After Scouring Ocean Bottom for Missing Trawler
- Trial of Man Accused of Raping, Murdering Baby Nears Close : Crime: Robert Brian Patalsky faces the death penalty if convicted. Prosecutor's final arguments include gruesome details. Defense asks jury to be dispassionate.
- NEWPORT BEACH : Cemetery Expansion Plans to Be Discussed
- HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Franklin Splits Its Squad, Sweeps Tournament Games
- A Visit With Dr. Greene : 'ER' Character's Crisis Keeps Role 'Interesting' for Anthony Edwards
- Artichokes : That's the 'Chokes, Folks
- DAR Kicks Off State Meeting
- HARBOR CITY : Kaiser to Cut 40 Jobs, Reduce Worker Hours
- Giovanni Tromba, owner of Giovanni's Restaurant in...
- THEATER : Have a 'Grande de Coca-Cola' and a Smile
- Freshman Congressman Bono Introduces His 1st Bill
- TRASHY CURRENCY: How low has the dollar...
- 5 Protesters Arrested
- Raging Waters Theme Park to Hold Job Interviews Saturday
- Mexico's Former Prosecutor Linked to Cartel, Source Says
- The Art of Haute Chili Dogs
- Radio a Precise Device for Determining Age
- Teen-Agers Have Taboo of Tattoos Removed : Youth: Former gang members looking for a clean start receive cosmetic laser surgery from Beverly Hills doctor to eliminate unwanted markings.
- Ex-Mayor of South El Monte Convicted of Battery Charge
- BRIEFLY : Counseling: New President for Center
- Old Records Are Back in the Spin of Things
- NEWBURY PARK : Woman Sentenced in Hit-and-Run
- GIRLS' SWIMMING AND DIVING 1995: PREVIEW : Six Teams To Watch : IRVINE
- His Time Has Come : After Seven Years, Harrick Finds His Comfort Zone at UCLA
- ANGELS : Bavasi Will Protect Stand-Ins
- Agassi Tribute to Wilander Is Short : Tennis: No. 2 player in world defeats former No. 1 in 58 minutes. Courier upset by Spain's Costa at Indian Wells.
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Iowa's Woolridge Makes Shot in the Nick of Time for Upset
- Granada Hills Falls Back as Venice Returns Volley
- Costner, the Epic King, Dancing With HBO : Television: The actor-director has signed on to direct, star in and produce 'The Kentucky Cycle,' a six-hour miniseries spanning 200 years of U.S. history.
- Koll Co. Acquires 50% Interest in Indonesian Real Estate Firm
- IBM Cleared of Liability in Minnesota RSI Case : Ergonomics: While the verdict was a resounding victory for PC makers, hundreds of repetitive-strain injury suits are pending.
- Ex-Honda Exec Says Payoffs Seen as Perk
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- BRIEFLY : Cleanup: Grants Given to 4 Groups
- Theme Complex in Temecula Hinges on 330 Absentee Votes
- WASHINGTON INSIGHT
- LONG BEACH : Police Aim to Increase Diversity in Hiring
- REGION : Consortium Vows Fight for 25% Cut in Power Costs : Utilities: Westside and South Bay cities have banded together to save money through bulk purchases.
- State Probing Conduct by Donelon's Campaign : Politics: The investigation was requested by the Latino Legislative Caucus. The opponent's camp says callers attempted to intimidate them.
- CRENSHAW : Funding Problems Blamed in Closure of Shelter for AIDS Patients
- LAUGH LINES : Jokes
- JAUNTS : World's Tallest Sand Sculpture Being Carved Out at Mall : A gritty look at drama, dance, music and art takes shape in a slow progression downward.
- White Men May Still Apply : Affirmative action: Get the facts straight about quotas, mandates and set-asides in hiring: There are virtually none.
- Selfish Brats of the World, Unite : Pete Wilson is the perfect candidate for the spoiled generation of baby boomers.
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Recall Vote Ousts District Board Member : Acton-Agua Dulce: Three businessmen join school panel. Voters remove veteran who was criticized for supporting controversial site of new campus.
- Area Residents Introduced to Growth Plan : Future: Only a few, however, bother to show up for a briefing on the city's proposed 20-year vision of Los Angeles.
- Countywide : Backers of Affirmative Action Meet
- SANTA ANITA : More Horses, Fewer Stars in Big 'Cap
- Worker Output Still on the Rise, Up 2.2% in 1994 : Economy: Efficiency held labor costs, a signpost of inflation, to a small increase.
- Zedillo Works on New Plan as Peso Sinks : Mexico: Government seeks clear strategy in the face of more bad economic tidings. Anger mounts in streets and Congress.
- Ladies Who Lunch Are Well Served for Spring
- Surfing Snakes Hit the Beach After Storms : Wildlife: Recent weather has washed the creatures out of their hillside homes and into the sea. Lifeguards at Del Mar and Solana Beach are sending them slithering home.
- Chef Owes Success to Sicilian Wisdom
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Panel Urges Demolition of Dillenbeck's Within 14 Days : Landmarks: Run-down market with asbestos problem is 'dangerous to human life,' commission says. Owners unsuccessfully request a four-month grace period.
- Special Appearance : Reseda High Scribe Will Join Show-Biz Press Corps at the Oscars
- It Works at UCLA
- Stupid pet trips: Lakewood High senior David...
- Panel Urges Firing of Officer Over Slaying
- Why Be So Tough on Our Children? : Food stamp reform, yes; malnourished kids, no
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Titans Rally to Beat Pepperdine on Matos' Three-Run Double
- AJ Kitt Stripped of Aspen Victory : Skiing: International federation denies American his second World Cup downhill.
- He's Getting By With a Little Help From His Friends : Pop music: Punk staple Mike Watt calls on a cast of stars, including Eddie Vedder and members of Soul Asylum and Nirvana, to help out with his solo debut album, 'Ball-hog or Tugboat?'
- Hawthorne Joins Consortium to Save Costs
- Mayors' Seek 100% County Pool Return
- FBI Probes Finances of Iade Trade Schools : Investigation: Firm has closed most Southland classes but promises reopenings soon. Inquiry is thought to focus in part on return of U.S. funds when students drop out.
- St. Louis Rams Not a Done Deal : Pro football: Fox is unhappy and team could face problems in voting next week.
- Garrett Holds Talks With Parker at USC
- CLUB REVIEW : An Erotic Swirl at 'Move to Groove Ball'
- Izalco Express Insolvent, $700,000 in Red, Receiver Says
- Chicken Cordon Bleu, Curried Broccoli-Rice Soup
- Artichokes : Kitchen Tips : Steamed artichokes? No problem.
- Elections : Voters Extend Tax to Fund Schools in San Marino
- BY DESIGN : The Accidental Icon : Andre Agassi is among the best in tennis. He also happens to be a sort of fashion savant who's brought flash and sass to the courts.
- PICO RIVERA : $30-Million Project Set for 13-Acre Parcel
- LAGUNA BEACH : Move to Decriminalize Skateboarding Begun
- LA PALMA : Housing Project Gets Council's Approval
- ANAHEIM : City Releases Details of Tourist Area Revitalization
- PACOIMA : Mother of Boy With Gun Not Charged
- THOUSAND OAKS : Doctors Treating 'Flesh-Eating' Disease
- 2 Guilty of Trying to Kill Student : Courts: They face up to 13 years in prison for attack stemming from feud between schools.
- LOS ANGELES : Tougher Penalties OKd for False Security Alarms
- Contractors Help Build Careers : Women Make Pitch to Third-Graders to Consider a Future in Construction
- PREP ROUNDUP : La Quinta's Demarest Gets Victory No. 400
- Americans Sitting 1-3, but Elvis Isn't Dead : Skating: Eldredge and Davis in good shape at World Championships, but only after flamboyant Stojko nearly steals the show in return from ankle injury.
- From Off-Road to Off-the-Planet
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- American Telephone & Data Inc.: The Newport...
- 4-Year Sentence Given for Investment Fraud : Courts: Former president of First Pension in Irvine is also told to repay $74 million to investors, some of whom call term too short.
- Tort Reform? It's Government Interference in Marketplace
- Artichokes : Basics
- School Officials Vow to Renew Bond Fight : Education: Ballot measure to ease Paramount district overcrowding fails to muster two-thirds vote for passage.
- Defendants' Pacts With Cities Include Paying Charities : Courts: The growing program has no name and is not established by law. The settlements are seen as a way for companies and individuals to pay back the community for their misdeeds.
- Rock Slides Damage Grand Canyon Pipeline
- U.S. Aid for Illiterate Women Outlined
- MARCH MADNESS: They will travel by car,...
- ELECTIONS / REDONDO BEACH : 54% Say 'No' on Advisory Measure to Carry Concealed Gun
- THOUSAND OAKS : Frields, Cole Pull Out of Council Race
- Red Tide Illuminating : Disgust, Delight Color Response to Phenomenon
- VENICE : LAPD Officer Fatally Shoots Burglary Suspect
- PASADENA : 3 Indicted in Shooting Death of Girl on Valentine's Day
- Next Burbank Council Opposes Bigger Airport : Transportation: Most members of new panel favor a public referendum. Their opponents say a new terminal is needed to handle expected growth.
- City OKs Water Rate Drop for Some Users : Utilities: Decision ends two years of debate by giving breaks to those with large families, large lots or hotter weather. Critics say the system favors the Valley at the expense of other areas.
- BIG WEST TOURNAMENT : McNaull Has Lost That Losing Feeling With 49ers
- Northridge Gravely Rallies for 3-2 Victory : Baseball: Aided by three errors, Matadors score two runs in the eighth to beat Cal State L.A. in nonconference game.
- Police Investigate Parent for Taping Phone Call : Baseball: Police confirm inquiry after Simi Valley Coach Scyphers files criminal report.
- Harbor Dept. Buys Maritime Bank Building
- WILSHIRE : Police Captain Will Address Advisory Board
- A Writer's Best Friend : How do you sell <i> another </i> JFK book? A first novel? Just ask these sales reps.
- Staunch the Flood of Junk in Your Mailbox : The stuff is being dumped into landfills at an alarming rate, so you should be selective about the catalogues you want to receive.
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Proposal for Landfill Closure Questioned
- AUTHORS : Class Gets Straight Talk on Being a Novelist : Education: White author explains writing from the viewpoint of a black protagonist.
- THE FALL COLLECTIONS / MILAN : Finally, Designers Get Real
- In Fur, Frankly : Outerwear: Despite the protests of some, when it gets cold in Orange County, those coats and stoles come out of hibernation.
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Some Questions for Moorlach
- Fullerton Panel Pulls the Plug on Ice House Concerts
- GLENDALE : Proposal Delayed on Cosmetology Cuts
- Orange County Almanac
- Marineland Site Sold to Real Estate Group : Landmark: Plans for 450-room hotel and an oceanfront golf course may be revived, one of the new owners says.
- COSTA MESA : Library Group to Hold Book Sale
- GIRLS' SWIMMING AND DIVING 1995: PREVIEW : Six Teams To Watch : EL TORO
- GIRLS' SWIMMING AND DIVING 1995: PREVIEW : El Toro's Lowes Has Burning Desire to Compete in Water
- Mater Dei Games Moved to Fullerton
- Bold Visions Incompletely Realized in Films at Nuart
- A Decade Later, 'Heart' Has New Meaning : Theater: 'The Normal Heart' pioneered AIDS-themed works. An original cast member, who will participate in readings for the play's anniversary, says events in the ensuing years alter the audience's response.
- Furon Co.: The Laguna Niguel maker of...
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- ARTICHOKES : Green Giant
- The Cork: Strictly 17th Century
- Post-Diet Weight Gain Blamed on Change in Body
- SAN GABRIEL VALLEY / COVER STORY : BLEAK DAHLIA : Choosing a Board-and-Care Home
- U.S. Sues County to Halt Seizure of Federal Land : Courts: Government move in Nevada seeks to blunt challenges to its ownership and management authority.
- R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : Senegal Ballet: Wordless Communication : Dancers and musicians 'vibrate to the same drummers' as opening-night guests at the Irvine Barclay.
- Valley Is Winner in Council Vote on Water Rates
- LONG BEACH : Strip Club May Stay at Present Location
- BASEBALL : Bavasi Won't Stand for Threats
- RESTAURANTS : O.C. Delis Proving Great Meating Spots
- City to Explore Ways to Finance Stadium
- School of the Arts to Hold Auditions
- Candidate Yaroslavsky Continues to Lead in Funds : City Council: She has collected $307,000 in bid to win the 5th District seat left vacant by her husband.
- GOINGS ON : Bach Camerata Performs Tonight : Works from Beethoven to Gershwin will be featured at the Montecito concert.
- Simi Schools Drop Dress Code Policy : Rights: Officials agree to end restrictive rule in settlement with ACLU, which sued the district last year on behalf of a ninth-grader.
- Wedding Presents? Make Theirs Bronze : Skating: Strange finish gives Meno and Sand third place at World Championships.
- Hardaway Is Hands-Down Winner : Pro basketball: Despite injured wrist, Warrior guard helps Golden State dismantle the Clippers, 120-107.
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : A Bruin No. 1 in This Vote Too
- Recall the Spitters
- MONTEBELLO : School Officials Propose a Smaller Pay Cut
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- Marcia Clark
- CERRITOS : Board OKs $820,000 to Repair School Roofs
- 25-Year Sentence for Pizza Thief
- Environment: Danger to Pier From Canyon
- Council OKs Consultant Fee to Explore Stadium Financing
- Courts: Ex-Mayor's Civil Rights Lawsuit
- BOOK REVIEW / SHORT STORIES : Big Sky Country Breeds Tales of Desolation, Not Defeat : BLUE SPRUCE <i> by David Long</i> , Scribner, $20, 256 pages
- Schools: Mandatory Uniforms for Students
- Police: Roles of Agencies and Public in Reducing Crime
- Metric Measures
- Community: Efforts of Residents, Workers for a Safe, Productive Area
- Change: Factions at Work in Bellflower
- LA MIRADA : Signs Near Schools to Tout Stiffer Penalties
- Speeding on Freeways
- Hunting: Taking Aim at Language in Letter
- Venice: Pavilion as Proposed Site for Ambitious Arts Mecca
- Cruelty to Hens
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- Lange Concedes Some Mistakes in Simpson Case
- Navejas Is Reelected to Council : Hawaiian Gardens: Rene Flores, her running mate, holds slim lead with some absentees uncounted. Ballot tampering is alleged.
- Brown Rides Small Waves to Big Win
- WET AGAIN? If you thought Orange County...
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Library Patrons Check Out Horror Story : Reaction: Regular visitors, city officials and system employees fear losing their branches to coming cuts. Book buys and hours were slashed even before bankruptcy.
- Youth Offenders Could Hit Street if Facility Closes
- O.C. Gets Scant Sympathy in Plea to Assembly
- Funk 500, in an Unlikely Home, Is a Primo Place to Groove
- SAN GABRIEL VALLEY / COVER STORY : Bleak Dahlia : Board-and-Care Home Had History of Citations
- O.C. Leaders Ask Assembly for Help to Rescue Schools : Bankruptcy: Democratic lawmakers are unsympathetic. They ask pointedly why county won't consider tax hike and criticize budget cuts they say target the poor.
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Social Workers Say Children Will Suffer Most : Impact: They say current caseloads are all but unmanageable and cutbacks will mean more child abuse and neglect.
- Ex-Roommates Want a New Lease on Life
- Karachi's Plague of Violence Still Spreading
- THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Still Spotlighted : Lopez, Hounded by Media, Holds Press Conference
- '90s FAMILY : Is It Just an Annoying Quirk . . . or a Bad Habit?
- Gun Permit Issue Loses in Redondo Beach : Elections: Opponents beat back effort to urge state to loosen rules on permits. Hawaiian Gardens, Pasadena, Pomona voters also go to polls.
- LOS ANGELES : Gang Member Gets 14 Years for Shooting Student
- VAN NUYS : Disaster Assessment Training Offered
- IRVINE : Castle Owners Still at a Loss After Meeting With Officials
- Officials Ready to Sell College Campus
- COMMUNITY ESSAY : After One Con Too Many, the Spirit of Charity Withers : Homelessness: The last straw for the author is a family using an infant to demand cash, but refusing an offer of food.
- Panel OKs Breaks in Water Rate Formula
- CSUN Sponsors Disability Conference
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / GOLDEN STATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT : Fresno Pacific Beats Concordia in Final
- Mountie Defense Thwarts Valley Christian, 87-56
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Wisconsin Green Bay Back in Show
- All-pro defensive end Charles Haley, who said...
- Anaheim Man Ordered to Pay $20 Million to Investors : Courts: Judge calls former developer a 'snake oil salesman' who preyed on the elderly. Plaintiffs are pleased but skeptical about getting money.
- Crib Death Risk, Secondhand Smoke Linked
- Father Crusader : Who is David Blankenhorn? And why is he so insistent that missing fathers are responsiblefor most of society's ills-- and that only a return to the traditional dad will do?
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : 7 Family Members Tied Up, Robbed in Home Invasion
- LOS ANGELES : Contracts OKd for Team Investigating Williams
- Sheriff Defends Early Jail Releases to Supervisors
- Recall Bid Targets Entire Hacienda La Puente School Board : Education: Fund mismanagement, nepotism and academic failings are among the accusations made by a parents group. The trustees deny any wrongdoing.
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PREP BASKETBALL REGIONALS : DIVISION I BOYS : Mater Dei's Defense Gets Best of Poly
- Environmental Reform Via Sledgehammer : GOP's anti-regulation package in the House goes too far
- NHL ROUNDUP : Brett Lindros Finally Scores, Islanders Win, 3-1
- Marina's Bruch Resigns Due to Conflict With Club Team
- BOYS' VOLLEYBALL 1995: PREVIEW : Six Teams to Watch : Irvine
- Catchable-Size Trout Coming Soon to Urban Lakes
- GIRLS
- HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Calabasas Stops Hart on Cohen's Four-Hitter
- O.C. Music : Recalling Ireland's Harvest of Sorrow
- Microsoft Asks to Have Judge Removed From Its Antitrust Case
- A Guide to the Voluminous Internet How-To Library
- The Manufacturing Midwest Likes a Weaker Dollar
- Safeguards Sought on Futures
- COLUMN ONE : Corrupt Cops: The Big Sleazy? : Long plagued by police vice, even jaded New Orleans is chilled by slayings linked to officers. Crime on the force and in the streets spurs crackdown. 'The city's soul is in jeopardy,' the mayor says.
- Moscow Mayor Threatens to Quit in Dispute With Yeltsin
- '90s FAMILY : Stepping Carefully : Stepparents and stepchildren rarely stay in touch after a divorce. But with a lot of patience, initiative and commitment, you <i> can </i> keep the relationship going.
- BOYS' VOLLEYBALL 1995: PREVIEW : Six Teams to Watch : Huntington Beach
- NFL Playoff Field Might Expand to 16
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PREP BASKETBALL REGIONALS : DIVISION II GIRLS : Woodbridge All Business, Wins Easily
- They Shoot . . . They Score! : Doors Are Opening for the Creators of 'Hoop Dreams,' After the Film's Snub by Oscar Documentary Committee
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'Sum of Us': Fresh Spin on an Old Plot
- THEATER REVIEW : Oscar Viale's 'Chumbale!': Lightweight, Enjoyable Farce
- White House Criticizes Conoco's Deal With Iran : Trade: A Senate committee leader pledges hearings on U.S.-Iran commercial transactions.
- Death Penalty Is Returning to New York
- Afghan Faction Rockets Kabul; 30 Killed, 90 Hurt
- Huffington TV Ad Assails Feinstein on Budget Vote
- Mudslide Continues to Creep Toward La Conchita Homes
- Zedillo Breaks Down Mexico's Code of Silence : Politics: Arrests among ruling-party elite shatter traditional impunity. And sources of great wealth are coming under scrutiny.
- All-Girl Math Classes Are OK as Long as They're Renamed
- Punk Rockers and Police--O.C. Tug of War Continues : Music: Two recent stabbings in Fullerton have set off the latest in a series of battles dating back to the late '70s.
- No Lack of Communication : Families Overcome Deafness With Signing, Speech Training and Lip-Reading
- OXNARD : Woman Dies After Car Hits Utility Pole
- COSTA MESA : Playing Fields, Parking Issues Face 3 Boards
- NBA ROUNDUP : Smits Helps Pacers End Spurs' Streak, 117-100
- Long Beach Setter Hofmans to Transfer to Northridge
- Lawmakers Call Cereal Prices Unfair : Consumers: Breakfast food makers accused of overcharging, despite price decreases.
- The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Q & A : A Rock Star Grooves Into Multimedia : Music: Solo artist Peter Gabriel says CD-ROMs can be more than a new moneymaker for record labels.
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks and Bonds Suffer With Dollar
- Parent of Coco's, El Torito Seeks Full-Time CEO
- The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Mecca of Much Human Technical Knowledge : Bookstore: Opamp in Hollywood has access to millions of titles from fractals to splines.
- Average Cost of Making, Marketing Movie Soars : Hollywood: Figure hit $50.4 million, 'a beast of a number,' says MPAA President Jack Valenti.
- Confession Reopens Wounds of Argentina's 'Dirty War' : Rights: Ex-officer's tale of dissidents thrown to their deaths by the hundreds brings demands for more information.
- Chief Prosecution Witness in Bomb Trial Tells of Lies : Terrorism: Salem testifies Egyptian cleric asked him to kill Mubarak. He admits to relating false stories about his background to FBI.
- Designed to the Fullest : On Fewer Than 10 Acres, a New Park Offers Basketball, Tennis and More