- Popejoy Warns of 2,000 Layoffs : Bankruptcy: County CEO, in a confidential memo about cuts to be announced next week, says the human toll will be 'severe.' Stunned labor leaders call news a disaster.
- GETTING SPLASHED: When your county faces financial...
- Company Town : Disney's Frank Denies He's Leaving
- Orange County May Eliminate 2,000 Jobs : Bankruptcy: Secret memo sends shock waves of dread among workers.
- House Panel Backs Increase in Federal Timber Cutting
- COSMIC CONUNDRUM: The science-versus-religion controversy is causing...
- THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Marcia Clark's Custody Case Stirs Opinions, Emotions
- Balanced-Budget Amendment Falls Short in Tight Senate Vote : Congress: Centerpiece of GOP's 'contract with America' is defeated by two-vote margin. Dole threatens to revive measure, possibly during election season.
- Man Charged 8 Years After Wife's Slaying
- Election Officials Are Hard to Please, but So Is the Electorate
- New Legal Twist Entangles Heiress's Will : Courts: Lawyers for former butler who was named co-executor of Doris Duke's estate protest that a court-appointed investigator has overstepped his duties.
- TECHNOLOGY : On-Line Advertising Has Potential Despite Pitfalls, O.C. Firms Say
- Scandal Shines Light on Exchange : To a wary world, Singapore defends Simex's integrity and vows to enact strict new rules to prevent abuses on its floor
- CDB Infotek: The privately held information services...
- GOP Now Wants Poor to Work for Their Food Stamps : Welfare: Republicans also want to impose a time limit. New restrictions would end the wide availability of a program designed to curb hunger.
- WEST LOS ANGELES : Gardening Store Is Uprooted Again
- THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Trial Highlights
- MUSIC : Band Reaches Record Success : Hootie & the Blowfish, started at college, has shown a lot of musical and business savvy. It plays in Santa Barbara tonight.
- Joy Division"Unknown Pleasures" (1980) Qwest*There is little...
- GLENDALE : Husband of 4 Won't Fight Bigamy Charge
- A Campaign to Divide and Conquer : Alexander's aim is to get Washington out of people's lives.
- Westhead Among USC Candidates : College basketball: School gets permission to interview former Laker and Loyola coach. Duke's Amaker, North Carolina's Ford also on list.
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : Relaxed Murdent Means Trouble for Opponents
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE MEN'S BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS : Gauchos Run Away From Antelope Valley
- Giambi Drives Titans to Victory
- TV Review : Tesh and Colorado Symphony Tune Up
- Pacific Sunwear of California Inc.: The Anaheim...
- Litton Industries' Quarterly Profit Tops $28 Million
- Owner's Plan Seeks to Return Eastland Mall to Its Glory Days : Shopping: Under the proposal, the upper level of the faltering center would be gutted and rebuilt. High-volume stores would occupy the renovated space.
- Doctors Rebuild HIV Patients' Immune Systems
- DANCE PERFORMANCE : 'Women of Ailey' Will Step Out in Style
- AZUSA : Board Orders Probe of Water Contamination
- Obituaries : * Frank E. Harvey, 80; Building Contractor
- People
- BREA : New Principal Hired at Brea Olinda High
- VENTURA : Citizens Form Patrols to Keep Areas Safe
- Theater Review : James Bolt Leaves No Time for Idle Minds
- The 37th Annual Grammy Awards : TV Review : Ceremony Goes as Smoothly as I, II, III
- Clinton's Mexico Aid Proposal Shaken by Demand for Inquiry : Congress: House votes 407 to 21 to request documents. Party leaders pressured by critics of loan program.
- Purchase of Glendora Hospital Is Announced
- Location, Location, Location : Miami had its moment in the sun. Now the fashion world has rediscovered the joy of Hollywood--not to mention Downtown, Big Bear and the beaches.
- ALHAMBRA: A 24-year-old San Bernardino man was...
- SIGNAL HILL : Need for Supermarket in City to Be Explored
- BRIEFLY : Graphics: Oscars Poster on Display
- SAN GABRIEL VALLEY / COVER STORY : How Caltech Launched the U.S. Rocket Revolution
- IN THE KEY OF SORROW : Whether Singing of Life or Love, Freedy Johnston Takes the Grim View
- Matadors Hit Snag at Fullerton : College baseball: No. 1 Titans need game-saving play in ninth inning for 5-3 victory.
- Nothing Embarrassing About a 13-5 Victory : Baseball: Angel replacement players defeat Arizona State before 2,102 in Tempe.
- If Only They Would Work for Peanuts
- Alemany Completes Road to a Rematch
- Club Review : Las Palmas Theatre Crowd a Punk Pageant
- Police Raid Winnie Mandela's Home in Corruption Probe
- Springsteen Wins Song of Year Grammy
- Salmonella: Chill Out
- TORRANCE : Cultural Arts Center Feels Budget Squeeze
- Permit Center Cuts Builders' Red Tape
- BRIEFLY : Scholarship: Fund for Catholic Students
- Piano Man Is Hip to Singing His Own Songs
- Levi's May Fade and Wear, but Their Image Remains Intact
- Honestly, a Good Story Need Not Be the Truth
- DOWNEY : School Votes to Keep Indian as Mascot
- School Board to Consider Bond Vote
- $54 Million Goes to City, Not Airport, U.S. Decides : Finances: Mayor says money will help beef up police. Airline industry accuses Los Angeles of 'grand larceny.'
- Girl Wins Black History Maker Scholarship
- Two Girls Cut by Glass Put on Park Pole : Lancaster: Children were hurt on jungle gym structure that had been tampered with in an apparent prank.
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Santa Clarita OKs Palms for Shops : Landscaping: City agrees to let builder of Creekside Place in Valencia plant 13 of the tall, spindly trees.
- 1 Dead, 2 Hurt in Shooting Rampage
- State Closes El Monte Home for Mentally Ill : Social services: Officials say residents faced 'substantial threat to health and safety.' Suspension will be in effect pending a hearing.
- MISSION VIEJO : City Applauds Efforts of 3 Top Employees
- SPORTS WATCH : Hoop Dreams
- Audit Finds City's Purchasing System Is Still Wasteful
- LAGUNA BEACH : Two-Vehicle Crash on Laguna Canyon Road Injures Both Drivers
- No More Sitting Around: It's Time for Second Half
- Pop Music Review : Japan's Pizzicato Five Does Some Kitsch-Plucking Live
- TouchStone Software Corp.: The Huntington Beach publisher...
- Scandal Drove Prudential to Record $811-Million Loss
- Irvine-Based Mazda Motor of America Inc. Appoints President
- A Tale of 2 Soups : . . . Smooth and Soothing
- BY DESIGN : Hairdos With a Twist
- BOND TICKER : ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Brown Act Dance Isn't 'Deliberate'
- Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Choices Narrowed on Base Closings
- STOCK WATCH
- From Ventura's Personal Health Development Co., makers...
- SANTA ANA : 'Space-Saver' School Site to Be Bought
- Royalty Reform Drive Found to Be Lagging : Pop music: The movement gave rise to the Rhythm and Blues Foundation, but many labels are still making money at artists' expense, survey finds.
- International Business
- International Business
- Is It Worth $75 a Bottle?
- BOOK REVIEW : A Drinking Buddy : THE GUINNESS DRINKING COMPANION <i> By Leslie Dunkling</i> ; <i> (Lyons & Burford: $22.95, 224 pp.)</i>
- Gift Assures Building on Nixon Site : Policy: Bobst Foundation provides for $25-million, bipartisan Center for Peace and Freedom on grounds of presidential library.
- The Bottom Line on Those Big DWP Bills
- CSUN Seniors Seek Library Donations
- Orange : Chaplain Sues School Over Cut in Hours
- NEWPORT BEACH : Some Wary About Merchant Assessments
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Sheriff's Deputy Charged With Attempted Rape
- HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL / LEAGUE PREVIEWS : City Section : NORTH VALLEY
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Farmer Helps Valley Put Long Beach City Out to Pasture
- HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' BASKETBALL : Woodbridge Survives a Scare, 44-42
- PASADENA : Proposition 3 Would Curtail City's Access to Utility Funds
- Basic Black, Shiny Shirts, Catchy Caps
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : O.C. to Budget $2 Million for Creditors' Legal Fees : Courts: Agreement ends long feud, but some attorneys in case predict that county will have to set aside more before June 30.
- Card Clubs Dominate Pomona Race : Politics: Six challengers are targeting a controversial vote to approve casinos in seeking to unseat three council incumbents and the mayor.
- Popejoy's Call for State-Backed Loans Draws Mixed Reactions
- ART : Culture, Capitalism . . . and Pop! Goes Van Hamersveld
- Budget Amendment Debate Confronts Bottom Line: Social Security
- Lagunatics Dress Up Larger Than Life
- NORTH HILLS : Reseda Man Held in Gang-Related Slaying
- LOS ANGELES : Lawyer, Judge Appointed to Judicial Review Panel
- GRANADA HILLS : Panel Blocks Use of Landfill Access Road
- Youths Unwittingly Take Part in Bank Con : Plot: Valley students helped suspects deposit forged checks and withdraw funds, police say. Families must now pay restitution.
- Ducks Finally Beat a Good Team : Hockey: Hebert, Van Allen line sharp in 3-1 victory over Blackhawks.
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE MEN'S BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS
- The 37th Annual Grammy Awards : Hear 'Em and Weep : Pop / Rock : Bruce Springsteen deserves honors for his song about a sad societal reality, but Sheryl Crow's win for record of the year, and a few other choices, are just plain sad.
- America Online, Bertelsmann Plan Joint Venture
- Firm's Owners Indicted on Tax Evasion : Courts: Sunrider International, a Torrance-based health food company, denies charges.
- AUTOS
- White House Elaborates on Banking Plan : Finance: Treasury secretary says Clinton reform stresses security, is similar to GOP proposal.
- Recall Drive Targets Entire Hacienda La Puente School Board : Education: Fund mismanagement and nepotism are among the charges. Members deny any wrongdoing.
- HOMELESS : Turning Point Puts a New Spin on Life
- 'Rich Man's Fruit' at the Right Price : Exotic cherimoya, fresh from a Goleta ranch, are a good buy at Oxnard Farmers' Market.
- Discharged Guardsman's Suit Challenges Gay Policy : Military: Ex-officer contends California National Guard violated state law that prohibits job discrimination because of sexual orientation.
- Take Time to Relax, Chat With Authors : Why not take advantage of bookstore events where published writers come for signings and talks?
- Arrest Jolts Entrepreneur Academy : Lynwood: Theft charge against key figure in business development program renews debate over city funding.
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : Palazzio Still Primo in the Food Chain : The popular Montecito eatery keeps drawing crowds with its first-rate menu, large portions and moderate prices.
- Justices Expand Exclusionary Rule Exception
- Meals Program Defies Court Injunction : Homeless: In liberal Arcata, Food Not Bombs, a group that has been accused of violating health laws, continues serving transients.
- NEWPORT BEACH/COSTA MESA : Decision Delayed on Sex-Education Video
- Witness Ties Henley to Shipments : Courts: The Rams player backed cocaine deliveries, the widow of an alleged drug dealer testifies. She admits she never met the accused.
- Laying It on the Line : Parents Camp Out to Get Kids Into Fundamental School
- $54 Million Goes to City, Not Airport : Finances: After U.S. decision, mayor says money will help beef up police. Airline industry decries 'grand larceny.'
- Somewhere It Says This Is a Title Fight
- Theater Review : Santa Susana's 'Bullshot' Just for Fun of It
- Rejuvenated Resort Spurs Economy of Impoverished Area of Spain : Skiing: Improved facility lures three times as many visitors and becomes the biggest winter employer in Granada.
- Prominent Russian Broadcaster Killed
- SANTA MONICA : Services Set for Girl, 14, Killed in School Outing
- Surviving the Test of Time : La Estrella Dance Club, founded in 1913, attracts a loyal following of folks who like to dress up and hit the ballroom floor.
- Monthly Report
- Social Service Strike Canceled--for Now
- Why the Senate Pulled Back From Precipice : Balanced-budget amendment: Should legislature abdicate?
- NORTHRIDGE : Fraternity to Fight Sanctions Over Theft
- Early Works Show the Film Mastery of Shohei Imamura
- So That Cable Guy Didn't Show? Collect $20 : Consumers: Trend is part of an industry effort to shed a reputation for shabby customer service.
- International Business
- THEATER REVIEWS : A Roman Tragedy Is Played Out in Moorpark : California Shakespeare Company's 'Antony and Cleopatra' brings strong performances and even humor to its small stage.
- Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Endeavour Lifts Off on Record Mission
- The Powers of Preservation
- Nation IN BRIEF : NEW MEXICO : Camera Puts Focus on Arson Suspect
- Pilots Seemed Unbothered by Icing, Crash Probers Hear : Aviation: Safety board still seeking cause for commuter plane to plunge to earth, killing 68, although ice is suspected.
- Hunted Barings Trader Detained in Germany
- Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Hundreds Evacuated in Blaze at Hotel
- ENVIRONMENT : West Covina, BKK Move to Update Landfill Permit
- A Close- Up Look At People Who Matter : Latino Foster Parents Help Children Heal
- Hostage-Taker Is Fatally Shot by Police : Crime: Standoff between authorities, parolee in Santa Ana ends in gunfire.
- Elderly Man Hit, Killed by Truck
- GSAC MEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT : Concordia Gets Defensive in Time to Win
- Cal Lutheran Women Misfire in 1st Round
- Strike Keeps Nevin Out of the Lineup : Baseball: Former Titan has no desire to become a replacement player for the Astros.
- Irvine Feasts on Weaker Northridge : Basketball: Anteaters take delight in serving up an 89-73 victory in final home game of season.
- Victory Makes Hebert's Day : Hockey: Near shutout of Chicago is just icing on the cake for Mighty Ducks goaltender.
- Ed Flanders; Actor Starred in 'St. Elsewhere'
- Ugali, East of Fufu
- NORWALK : Unocal Spill Contained Before Reaching Ocean
- Club Shuns Trendy for Toe-Tapping Tradition
- Metal Detectors to Be Used in Pasadena Middle, High Schools : Safety: A shooting in February prompts board of education to take action to keep weapons off campuses.
- SIGHTS : This Artist's Sense of Humor Keeps His Creations on Move : Some of the offbeat works by Kenneth Schneider at Artists Gallery in Ojai also talk and say some pointed and funny things.
- Looters, Gunmen Fill Void of Somalia Pullout : Africa: U.N. peacekeepers abandon airport with U.S., Italian protection. Clan leader Aidid asserts control.
- 3 Accused in Cocaine Ring Plead Innocent
- GYMNASTICS : For Americans, the Deck Is Stacked
- The 37th Annual Grammy Awards : Older Lions Still Roaring Loud, Clear : Jazz
- Mexico's Ex-Leader Denies His Brother Plotted Killing
- GOINGS ON : Santa Barbara Film Festival Begins Friday : Forget the Oscars. Hollywood's coming to town coming to salute the likes of Michael Douglas, Jessica Lange and Shirley Jones.
- BY DESIGN : Q & A : NINA BLANCHARD
- SANTA MONICA : Brink's Guard Wounded in Attempted Robbery
- FILLMORE : Movie-Souvenir Auction to Aid Historic Theater
- Man Guides Rescuers, Escapes Fire
- VENTURA : County to Cite Trailer Park for Moving Dirt
- THOUSAND OAKS : Loh Calls for 'Clean Campaign Pledge'
- NHL ROUNDUP : Noonan's Hat Trick Kick-Starts Rangers
- Paradise Lost : Once-Chic Tahitian Village Hotel Has Fallen Far Since Astronaut Days
- Divers Get to the Bottom of Catalina Cleanup : Recreation: A record 460 people take part in the annual pickup of debris in Avalon Bay. The turnout reflects a surge of interest in scuba, sparked at least in part by . . . 'Baywatch'?
- Parents Unite to Keep Open Elementary Campuses : Education: They cite unique programs offered at Simi, Mountain View and Sycamore. District says one must close due to low enrollment.
- Thousand Oaks Will Keep Fighting Project Despite Court Ruling : Council: Developer, who plans to sue the city for losses caused by delays, wants to build houses and a strip mall on 47 acres in Newbury Park.
- VENTURA : Man Accused of Trying to Kill Officer
- LOS ANGELES : Four Arrested as Police, ATF Agents Crack PCP Ring
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Judge Denies Horcher's Bid to Bar Recall Petitions
- Waste Firm to Hold Hearing on Expansion
- RSVP : Singing Praises While Rocking the Vote
- Winning Popsicle Bridge Sticks It to the Competition
- WESTSIDE / COVER STORY : Making a Difference : Probation Officer Brad Carson Pushes Job Training to Deter Crime in Oakwood
- RANCHO PALOS VERDES : Longtime Councilman Robert Ryan Dies at 64
- Surgery to End Dreifort's Season
- SANTA ANITA : Sandpit Makes Return a Successful One
- Pro Football
- Mesenhimer to Replace Haskell at Saddleback
- Car, Light Truck Sales Dip in February
- Chairman Predicts Samsung Deal Will Make AST a Giant : Computers: Irvine firm's leader believes new products by partnership could put it alongside IBM, Compaq.
- ENERGY
- COMPANY TOWN ANNEX
- Group of Seven Info Summit Plugs In to European Paranoia
- THE BARINGS DEBACLE : Firm's Sudden Fall Leaves London Bankers Speechless : Mood: Comment is scarce in the city's financial district. Leeson is dismissed as archvillain.
- Executive Travel : Airline Phone Service Is Taking Off : Flying: Thousands have tapped into GTE technology that makes them reachable in the air.
- Designer of Soviet Aircraft to Speak Tuesday at CSUF
- HEALTH
- THE BARINGS DEBACLE : Evidence Builds That London Knew of Crisis : Probe: Investigators believe emergency cash was sent to Singapore trader weeks ago.
- BANKING
- Realtors Seek State Action to Block Freddie Mac Policy : Insurance: Group calls the mortgage purchaser's new quake insurance requirement on condos discriminatory.
- Auto Insurance Study Shows Gaps in Minority Areas : Survey: Statistics identify underserved residents by ZIP code. Aim is to put brakes on 'redlining' by carriers.
- Simple Concept From SEC: Use Plain English in Fund Prospectuses
- Executive Travel : Life Under Commission Caps : Consortium Seeks Swap of Travel Agents' Fees for Air Fare Discounts
- Clinton's Mexico Aid Proposal Shaken by Demand for Inquiry : Congress: House votes 407 to 21 to request documents. Party leaders pressured by critics of loan program.
- U.S. Manufacturers Ease Their Foot Off the Gas : Economy: February figures indicate a gradual slowdown of growth. Fears of high inflation recede.
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Blue Chips Fall on Mixed Economy News; Rates Hold
- Safeguard Health Enterprises Inc.: The Anaheim managed-care...
- Executive Travel : Life Under Commission Caps : What's the Fallout for Business Travelers? Little to None
- PacifiCare Health Systems to Acquire Seattle Medical Group
- AUTOS
- Author Examines Communications 'Voices' of Gender, Region, Class : Linguistics: Deborah Tannen merges skills of novelist and scientist to write about why communication sometimes fails at work and at home.
- ROSEMEAD : Canceling of Grant for Youth Center Protested
- Rancor Rises in Senate Battle on Balanced Budget
- EDUCATION BRIEFS
- PALOS VERDES ESTATES : Taggers Could Be Forced to Pay Through Tax Bills
- Sports
- Venus Thrives on Thin Atmosphere
- SPIRIT MOVES THEM : High Energy Is the Nature of Senegal Dance Troupe
- Ex-Communist May Be Next Polish Premier
- Sports
- NEWSPAPERS : Tribune Under New Ownership
- THE NEW FOOTE PATH : The Children's Entertainer Is Taking His Work in New Irreverent Directions
- PLACENTIA / YORBA LINDA : Deadline Extended on Teacher Layoffs
- VENTURA : Knife-Wielding Man Taken Into Custody
- FBI Raises Reward in Abortion Clinic Arsons : Crime: Agency doubles the amount of money offered for tips leading to culprits in the series of attacks on medical facilities.
- One-Stop Shopping for New Voters : Politics: Gov. Wilson's personal agenda shouldn't exempt California from the motor-voter law.
- BURBANK : Last Ballots Tallied in School Board Race
- SIMI VALLEY : Man Run Over by Freight Train Dies
- Unfinished Business : Nadia Prasad Is Still Trying to Understand the Marathon
- Northridge Passes Test, Fails to Make the Grade
- UNLV Star Stewart Suspended
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS : Mater Dei Runs Away : Division I-A: Monarchs defeat Fountain Valley, 75-62, to gain final against Ventura Buena.
- Theater Reviews : Prime Time Again for Passionate 'Miss Jean Brodie'
- Theater Review : Rivera's 'Ramon Iglesia' Goes to Root of the Family
- Whale-Balanced Career : Though Mick Fleetwood Still Enjoys the Mac, His Blues Band Gives Him Some Freedom
- Noodle Kugel, Pudding Cake, Chile-Cheese Spread
- Milk Buys Wine
- The following are the top music sales...
- LONG BEACH AREA : Illuminated Bridge May Be L.A.'s Symbol
- Diet Chips
- King of the Road : Jeff Palombo Pulls Out the Truck Stops on His Nostalgia-Inspired Street Wear
- Youths Held in Killing of Parents, Brother
- Woman to Stand Trial in Mauling Death of Baby
- REEL LIFE / FILM & VIDEO FILE : Independent Rental Stores Are Falling by Wayside : Chain outlets and high operating costs make competition tough. Pay-per-view TV doesn't help either.
- SAN GABRIEL VALLEY / COVER STORY : Secret of the Hills : Bunkers Hold History of WWII Caltech Rocket Fuel Project
- A Novelist Who Knows His Business
- SPECIAL SCREENING : 'Naked' Serves as a Raw Warning of Human Nature
- Getting Into the Swing of Things : Steps such as the jitterbug and Lindy Hop are growing in popularity. Here are places where you can learn them.
- SEAL BEACH : Weapons Station's Survival Pleases City
- Man Pleads Guilty in Child-Support Case
- SANTA PAULA : FBI Makes Arrest in Bank Robbery
- The City's Eight Road Warriors Never Bring Them Back Alive
- NBA ROUNDUP : Skiles Rescues Bullets at Boston
- New Civility Is Going Only So Far : Labor: No progress on payroll tax, but Selig cites increased understanding and diminished hostility.
- Grgurich Expected to Quit Today
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS : Marina Nearly Stops Woodbridge Title Run : Division II-AA: Vikings put up a battle, but then Stovall takes over and leads the Warriors to 44-42 victory.
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Smith Takes Maryland Higher
- GSAC MEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
- TENNIS / EVERT CUP : Sanchez Vicario Wins No. 1 as No. 1
- The 37th Annual Grammy Awards : R / B / Rap : Boyz II Men: Safe, but Sure Winners
- ELECTIONS / REDONDO BEACH : City Treasurer DeLong Faces Heated Challenge : Foes accuse veteran of mismanagement. Two school board, two council seats are also on the ballot.
- AEROSPACE
- Landmark Location, Tasty View : An Eye-Opening Menu at Windows on the Bay
- ORANGE COUNTY FANS' CHOICES
- New theme restaurant is seeking a name with bite.
- Bet on Sweaters to Keep Things Interesting
- HACIENDA HEIGHTS : Suspect 'Looking for Fight,' Detective Says
- LECTURE : Life With Orangutans, in Their Eden
- Proposal to Ease Gun Law Heads for Ballot Showdown
- A Governor 'Itching to Run' for President
- COSTA MESA : Planners Give Initial Approval to Sign Rule
- Is there an Endangered Monsters List?We understand...
- Countywide : Kids Roar Approval of 'Lion King' Video
- Worshipers Mark the Beginning of Lent : Religion: Churches report large turnouts. In commemoration of Christ's 40-day fast in the wilderness, many will now observe a period of denial, which will end on Easter Sunday.
- Union Sues, Calls State Offices Seismically Unsafe : Earthquakes: Structural engineers found that Downtown building could fail in severe temblor, but California officials say there is no 'immediate danger.'
- Miscellany
- Sandpit Makes Return to Track a Successful One
- Micelli's Communication Efforts Equal His Playing Time: None
- Laguna Heat, Nonfiction Consequences
- JAUNTS : An On-the-Fly Course Teaches the Art of Fishing in the Surf : It's the angling associated with mountain streams, but a master of the sport shows why he's hooked on using it at the beach.
- THEATER REVIEWS : 2 Productions Open Window on American South in 1930s, '40s : Both 'Mockingbird' and 'Glass Menagerie' are well-executed by local theater groups and still deliver powerful messages.
- SHOPTALK : Newest Wave of Outlet Stores : About 40 stores are expected to open within the month at the Camarillo factory center. Merchandise is up to 65% off retail prices.
- LONG BEACH : Council Tentatively OKs Plan for Night Meetings
- ALHAMBRA: Three months after he was elected...
- School Board Retains Adviser in New Post
- Marcia Clark's Husband Cites Trial in Custody Fight : Family: He asks to be named primary parent, saying she hardly sees sons. Case shows problems of working mothers.
- MALIBU : Residents Send Heartfelt Thoughts to Kobe
- Cover Story : Feuds, accusations. Just another political campaign in Hawaiian Gardens. You can bet this race for 2 council seats will be . . . : A Fight to the Finish
- Countywide : County Fire Department Finishes Reorganization
- SHADOW HILLS : Reward for Killer Jumps to $50,000
- Birdies of a Feather : Asian Immigrants Help Make Keppel High's Gym the Home of an Internationally Known 97-0 Badminton Team
- THOUSAND OAKS : Refugee Decries 'Killing Fields' of Cambodia
- SIMI VALLEY : Forecasts Put Budget $68,000 in the Hole
- Budget Cut May Shut Van Nuys, South-Central Animal Shelters : Strays: Officials say closings would make other facilities overcrowded and accelerate process of killing dogs and cats.