- New Trade Gripe May Be More Strain Than Gain : News analysis: White House probe into Kodak's claim Japan has closed its film market may bruise multilateral trade.
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Gains 29 on Renewed Fed Rate Cut Hopes
- Nomomania Grips L.A. and Japan
- FIXER-UPPER W/VIEW: An Interior Department report concluded...
- FAREWELL: They arrived in September, a group...
- Even in a Good Year, Budget Won't Come Easy--or Early : Finance: Fiscal gap is relatively small, but fractures within the Legislature complicate tussles over education and welfare funds and cuts in taxes.
- No World Report
- Good for a Laugh, Not Much More : House report on immigration is a joke
- Obituaries : * Marie E. Elder; L. A. County Social Worker
- Germany Steps Up Its Role : Lopsided Parliament vote approves sending small force to Bosnia theater
- South Bay : 'Marsh Man's' Job Preserved for Now
- Van Nuys : Discussion to Tackle Abuse of Foreign-Born
- Angels Upend Cone, 4-2 : Baseball: Right-hander had been unbeatable at Anaheim until Langston-led effort over Blue Jays.
- On Internet, Meeting of Minds Is Just a Beginning : Technology: In 'Love, Sex, Death,' artist Alan Sondheim discusses relationships in cyberspace.
- NTS Halts Dividends to 'Optimize Use' of Cash
- Huntway Partners Reports Loss of $3.38 Million
- Ex-Prosecutor Pleads Guilty in Drug Case : Law: Donald Ferguson represented bosses of Cali cocaine cartel. He now vows to cooperate with the government in prosecuting other lawyers.
- Mr. Feuer Goes to City Hall : Government: Los Angeles' newest City Council member is sworn in, and his education in the perks, jargon and pitfalls of the job begins right away.
- Northridge : Wreath Reappears at Site of Fatal Accident
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Surgery Sidelines Key for the Season
- A Church Wrestles With Its Conscience Over 'Dirty War' : Argentina: Catholic hierarchy failed to oppose past abuses, critics say. Bishops promise December statement.
- Life Terms for 2 Who Killed German Tourist
- Memorial Service Set for Rev. McBirnie
- Lake View Terrace : Festive 4th Returns to Hansen Dam Park
- Who's Going to World Series? Just Ask the Japanese Media
- This Isn't a Joke: Indians Are Best Team in Baseball : Major leagues: They've got the most players going to the All-Star game and plenty of fans in the seats of brand-new ballpark.
- Biopool Gets FDA OK to Sell Drug-Abuse Test Kits
- Market trends: Microsoft Corp. was the volume...
- I & Joy Bagels Acquired by a New Jersey Company
- Pillsbury, Campbell Heat Up Battle of Mexican Labels : Food industry: New owners of Old El Paso and Pace, respectively, launch major competitive marketing efforts.
- Company Town
- Next L.A. / A Look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis : The Boardwalk: A Funky 90 : Plans for a $7-million make-over spark a debate over the future character of the famous beach. It opened 90 years ago today.
- SIMI VALLEY : Girl Critically Hurt After Fall Into Pool
- Something smelled, all right:Photographer Henk Friezer heard...
- TIME OUT
- AUTOS
- A Profitable Age
- A Battle of Fish and Power Rages on Columbia River : Nature: Salmon spawn fewer smolt but more debate. Plan to overflow dams tests the Endangered Species Act.
- Table Tennis Players Looking for Respect
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Morgan Deals Near No-Hitter for Cardinals
- Moscow Moves to Reclaim Overseas Trove : Russia: It's seeking $9 billion in former Soviet stock and land holdings around the world.
- Enjoying the Memories
- Film Company Opens at Ex-Lockheed Site : Conversion: Burbank-based Agfa moves to a building on former Vanowen Street parking lot.
- Diver Who Perished With Son Was an Expert in His Field : Tragedy: Officials are still probing circumstances surrounding the deaths of the scuba expedition leader and his teen-age boy off San Pedro.
- MOORPARK : Basketball Coaches to Offer Camp Sessions
- Doctor Arrested in Firebombing of Wife's Home
- Old Debate: Super-Heroes, Sexuality : Commentary: Could Batman and Robin be gay? The characters resonate with some homosexuals because the crime-fighters lead a double life and have a secret.
- Founders of Breath Asure Savor Sweet Smell of Success : Marketing: Heavy advertising featuring actor George Kennedy helps L.A. County firm's sales rocket upward.
- McDougal Sought Favor From Clinton : Whitewater: But President's one-time investment partner was unsuccessful in his 1986 bid, report shows. Probers look for quid pro quo evidence.
- Economic Profile
- THOUSAND OAKS : Punctured Main Creates Hole in Street
- Valleywide : Tips From a Legend at Free Jazz Classes
- Westside : 140 Homes Still Without Water
- Jensen's Disappearance Causes Concern : Tennis: Player docked for verbal abuse of umpire, failure to complete match, unsportsmanlike conduct.
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : In Return to Chicago, McDowell Pitches Yankees Past White Sox, 8-4
- She Still Wants to Make a Splash : Swimming: Foes might believe Evans is close to the end, but she remains driven to prove she's the one to beat.
- Local Stocks Cool Down Amid Fears of Stalled Growth : Market: Composite index of area firms' performance shows second-quarter slowdown.
- Los Robles Bank Opens Westlake Village Branch
- Robbery Suspect Is Charged in Death of His Accomplice
- Glendale Federal Completes Union Federal Acquisition
- Bosnian Serb Gunners Hit U.N. Convoys for a Second Day
- TOURISM : Faceoff Looms Over Operating Mt. Rushmore : South Dakota answers U.S. closure proposal with plan to run the park and three others itself. Offer is gaining support.
- UCI Officials Host Tour of Medical Center : Public relations: Event is part of effort to restore image of Orange facility, tarnished by its association with scandal-plagued fertility clinic and by a recent accreditation review.
- Los Angeles, From A to Z : USC Professor Heads Multimedia Database on L.A. : Next L.A. / A Look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis
- Declarations of Independence : Palmdale: Despite the objections of firefighters and others, the city remains one of the few to allow sales and use of fireworks.
- A Reading List on Death and Dying
- PCH Crash Kills Russian Youth on First Day in U.S.
- 4 Firefighters Hurt in Garage Blaze Involving Pool Chemicals
- PERSPECTIVE ON WORLD WAR II : Sea Battles for the Ages : Don't let the brave fighters of Midway, Coral Sea and Leyte Gulf go unhonored in the 50-year commemorations.
- Tarango Fined Record $15,500
- Corporate Volunteerism Brings Out Best in Companies, Workers
- High-Risk Fund Trader Burns 1,400 Colleges : Investment: Schools suffer reduced earnings on their endowment money entrusted to nonprofit pool.
- Finding the Financial Tools to Buy and Renovate a Home
- COLUMN ONE : Threats of Terrorism: When to Tell Public : The Unabomber's targeting of LAX has sparked a high-profile alert. More often, authorities keep warnings under wraps.
- Gunfire Panics Campers; Gang Member Slain : Violence: Two other gang members are wounded in Angeles Forest melee. Visitors scramble into the woods for cover when shooting starts.
- Hate-Crime Laws Upheld in 2 Cases by State Justices : Rulings: Supreme Court supports gay-bashing convictions of two teen-agers and will allow prosecution of four men in San Diego County for assault that allegedly was racially motivated.
- Search Continues for La Habra Girl Believed Drowned in Lake
- A 'Ruthless!' Spoof of Show Biz : Theater review: The fun is fast and furious in this sendup of stage mothers, child stars, agents and career-crushing critics.
- Questions Raised About Olympic Village Site
- New Group Puts Indy 500 Before CART
- 3 PenUltimate Directors Step Down in Shake-Up : Restructuring: Irvine software company's new president says pared-down board is better suited to turnaround effort.
- Medical Group, Supercuts Open Sites in Camarillo
- BOOK REVIEW / SCIENCE : Journey in Search of the Right Metaphor : EMBLEMS OF MIND: The Inner Life of Music and Mathematics b<i> y Edward Rothstein</i> , Times Books, $25, 263 pages
- Party Crashers Sought in Slaying of 15-Year-Old Boy
- Decision on Historic Pipe Organ May Reach Crescendo : Glendale: Council plans to decide whether to sell or donate instrument originally intended for the Alex Theatre.
- Holiday Weekend Claims 2nd Driver
- Player Misses Match, Whereabouts Unknown
- Angels Upend Cone, 4-2 : Baseball: Right-hander had been unbeatable at Anaheim until Langston-led effort over Blue Jays.
- O.C.'s Anti-Tax Generals Weigh Their Next Move
- Heavy Equipment Brought In to Clear Store Site in Seoul
- Kremlin Envoy Meets With Chechen Leader in Hide-Out : Caucasus: Russian delegate negotiates with rebel president. Dudayev refuses to go into exile.
- New Data Adds to Pressure on Fed : Economy: Personal income, construction spending drop. Decrease in interest rates to be discussed when board holds crucial policy meeting this week.
- BODY WATCH : Slow the Burn : Saving yourself from skin cancer isn't difficult. Think sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen.
- Next L.A. / A Look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis : A Hot Market for Gas Grills
- LAUGH LINES : Jokes
- Bang-Up Forecast Sees a Sparkler of a Day Outdoors
- Artists Meet the Machine Age : 'Veered Science' in Huntington Looks at Relationship Between Humans, Technology
- CONTRACTS
- First Interstate, A. Levy Trust Offices Consolidate
- Merit Gets New Regional Manager
- Valley Bound : Cut-Rate Tours, Strong Yen Lure Japanese to Area of L.A. Where They Feel Safe
- Asian Gang Crime Growing in Valley : Youth: Members, many from affluent families, say they join for protection.
- Robbery Suspect Charged in Death of Alleged Accomplice : Crime: Ventura County prosecutors to arraign Reseda man for murder as a result of a gunfight with police that erupted during the holdup of a Newbury Park market.
- Keeping Bangs From Turning Into Whimpers
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : L. A. Man Drowns During Castaic Lake Outing : Accident: Victim, who died during rescue of two youths, was part of group swimming in area closed to public, officials say.
- Woman Killed, 2 Children Hurt in Crash
- Go Boldly Into the Budget Night : Orange County reflects a national will to cut taxes and spending across the board.
- Juvenile Sex Harassment : In Downey Case, a Girl, 9, Got Explicit Note From a Classmate
- 'Wheel's' Tricky Spin : As Thousands Come to Test Their 'Fortune,' One Tryout Finds Out Just How Hard It Is to Get a Coveted Spot on Show
- FAMILY : 'Heigh-Ho!': Disney Tunes Get a Bit of Classical Twist
- Is Warner Music Spiraling Out of Control?
- Sky's the Limit : Laser beams. Robotics. Shuttle landings. It's all part of Bettye and Hal Walker's aim to plant the seeds of science in kids.
- U.S., Russian Space Crews Part on Emotional Note
- CAMARILLO : Wine-Tasting Event to Benefit Youth Club
- 'Blue Flu' Eases; Fervor Still High : Labor: Huntington Beach police union says all officers will show up for holiday duty despite continuing dissatisfaction over contract talks. Negotiations will resume Thursday.
- Sylmar : College Will Offer Business Workshops
- Shady Grove : Rare Stand of Redwoods Offers Cool Refuge for Summer Hikers
- Ducks Seeking to Cut Kurvers
- A More Grown-Up Look for Fox : Television: With new entertainment president John Matoian and a powerful distribution system, the fourth network plans to expand its audience.
- Hatch Imports Buys Property in Ventura
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Gains 29 on Renewed Fed Rate Cut Hopes
- Latest Tory Polls Leave Major's Fate in Doubt
- Ingram to Distribute Interlink RemotePoint
- BODY WATCH : Baby Sunburns Grow Up to Become Adult Wrinkles
- A License for Adolescent Thrills Fuels Reckless Driving : Death doesn't seem possible and being cool is top priority. That's why car crashes are the No. 1 killer of teens.
- Train Hits Boulder, Derails
- His Darkest Chapter : Sleeping with students cost Michael Ryan his job at Princeton. Now, the UCI teacher and award-winning poet, who is on the road to recovery, explores his compulsive 'loyalty to sex' in an autobiography, 'Secret Life.'
- Hoping to Terminate Inner-City Trouble : Arnold Schwarzenegger does an auctioneer act--and gives the clothes off his back--to raise funds for at-risk youth.
- Redwood Grove Visit Now Made in the Shade
- South Bay : OUT OF ORDER
- Southeast : Bulldozer Allegedly Used in Family Feud
- INDEPENDENCE DAY
- The Fight Against Crime: Notes From The Front : Holding Hope for a Safe and Sane Holiday
- Holiday Weekend
- Conservative PAC Entering Local Campaigns : Politics: The Allied Business committee, which has helped elect many state legislators, is changing its name and expanding its reach.
- ENERGY
- * Impact Corporate Communications announced that Robert...
- Computer Consulting Firm Moves to Westlake Village
- Amwest Insurance Group Declares Small Dividend
- TV Show Produced by Camarillo Firm Gets Emmy
- Westlake Area Office Vacancy Rates Drop in 2nd Quarter
- Affluent Conservative Political Group to Focus on Local Races : Ideology: Organization headed by Ahmanson heir has helped put candidates in Legislature. New approach is designed in part to put others on a similar path.
- Pentagon Crafting Plan to Save Jobs at McClellan Base : Military: Clinton Administration and closure panel work on a deal to turn Sacramento depot over to private firm. But change could threaten integrity of commission.
- CRIME : Uptown New Yorkers Weigh Tax Plan to Hire Private Police
- Boy Hit, Killed by Police Car Responding to Call : Tragedy: The youth was struck when he ran onto the street as officers were driving to the site of a gang shooting. An investigation is under way.
- Bill to Save O.C. Road Funds Signed
- HOLLYWOOD PARK : Don't Be Fooled, Nothing's Better Than Fine Cigar
- SAILING : Latest Starters in Transpac Have Wind in Their Favor
- New Economic Figures Add to Pressure on Fed
- SIMI VALLEY : Host Families Sought for Japanese Students
- Service Set for Cameraman Killed on the Job at Race
- Exploring the GOP's Small Spending Lie : It isn't really about the size of government. It's about who gets what on the political food chain.
- MOORPARK : Firecracker Sparks 60-Acre Blaze on Ridge
- Banks Warily Grant Loan to L.A. County : Credit: Mindful of Orange County's 'deadbeat' status, they attach strict letter of credit to L.A.'s $1.3-billion package.
- San Gabriel Valley : Developer Fined in Campaign Scheme
- Another Year, Another Record for Morceli
- As the Tape Rolls, Artist Turns Poet : Art review: Three videos by Bill Viola use vivid imagery and sound to take the viewer on explorations of mortality and the passage of time.
- Siemens Solar Industries to Train Designers in India
- Perceptronics Posts Drop in Annual Profit to $11,077
- 3 Firms Mark 10 Years at Ventura Harbor Village
- 10 Suffer Minor Injuries in Fall From Cable Car
- Bear Kills Two Runners in Alaska Park
- Fourth of July
- Next L.A. / A Look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis
- Robbery Suspect Faces Murder Charge in Accomplice's Death : Crime: Ventura County prosecutors plan to arraign Reseda man as a result of a gunfight with police that erupted during the holdup of a Newbury Park market.
- Budget Plan Would Cut County Jobs : Government: Proposal would expand criminal justice programs but reduce those in health and welfare. Library staff positions in jeopardy.
- Lancaster Fire Burns 60 Acres of Brush
- Alomar Hires His Own Security Guards : Baseball: Woman who threatened to kill Blue Jay second baseman is being held in Toronto jail.
- Amber Waves Are Plain at the Bowl : Music review: 'America the Beautiful' program from Marilyn Horne, John Mauceri and the orchestra goes the standard route.
- INSURANCE
- MARKET HOLIDAY
- Derek T. Cheung, vice president and chief...
- ENERGY
- Align-Rite Finds Spot for Itself as an Upstart : Manufacturing: Burbank company's stock offering signals its arrival in the highly competitive market of producing high-tech photomasks.
- Last Call? : Recreation: Citing litter, nuisances and violence, west Ventura residents want the city to ban alcohol at their neighborhood parks.
- Obituaries : * Rev. William Steuart McBirnie; Radio Host
- San Fernando Valley : Anti-Fireworks Ads Don't Need to Sparkle
- TOUR DE FRANCE : Jalabert Trades Hospital Gown for Yellow Jersey
- Mother Held for Allegedly Trying to Drown Baby in Lake
- South Bay : PLAY BALL
- Applicants Sought for CHP Program
- Question: How should the renovation funds be spent?
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Primal Elements Power Nitzer Ebb's Brand of Rock
- Former Benton Oil Offices Subleased to Equity Plus
- South Korea OKs Renewed Rice Cargoes to North
- 1 Killed, 2 Hurt in Ballooning Accident
- Flag Is More Than Just Cloth--or Cake : 'You can no more destroy the flag than you can destroy the Constitution by burning a copy of the Constitution. The flag is fireproof.'
- Feuer Gets First Taste of Life as Councilman : Politics: Sworn in Monday, City Hall newcomer gets a briefing on the arcane rules of protocol.
- COMMENTARY : NBA Lockout Makes the Least Sense of All
- Amtech to Acquire Cardkey Systems' Assets
- CLU Names Advisers for Health Care MBA Program
- Insurer Liable for Chemical Maker Claims, Justices Rule : Environment: Admiral Insurance must cover Montrose Chemical, even though the damage became apparent before the policy went into effect.
- Numbers Fail to Show Feared Lawsuit Frenzy
- Wilson the Campaigner Finds His Voice
- BODY WATCH : Gene Tests: The Good, the Bad and the Debates
- Events Planned for Fourth of July
- Jury Convicts Aunt in Murder of Girl, 8 : Courts: The South-Central woman faces 15 years to life in prison. The bruised and beaten body of her niece was found encased in concrete two years ago.
- Do They Have a 2-for-1 Break on Membership? : Groups: More than 20,000 twins and multiples are listed with the Twins Foundation. It's a resource that attracts both researchers and Hollywood.
- Central Los Angeles : Students Study Their Roots in El Salvador
- HOLIDAY WEEKEND
- POP/ROCKSTP's Weiland Arraigned: Scott Richard Weiland's arraignment...
- Constitutional Amendments
- Welfare Reform Bill
- James Wilson on Lack of Shame
- Beach Health
- Hugh Grant
- Privatization
- A place in the Crowd :...
- Roller Hockey Facility
- Student Performance
- Marina Dumping
- Architects
- Notes on a Scorecard - July 4, 1995
- Obituaries - July 4, 1995
- Obituaries - July 4, 1995
- Survivor Is Murder Suspect in Arson Fire That Killed 5 : Crime: San Marino man is too badly burned to be questioned in the deaths of his wife, children and housekeeper.
- NEW BEACH BOYS: The county's Salomon Bros....
- Fixin's for the Fourth : Shoppers Cart Home Flags, Burgers, Chips and Beer for Holiday Barbecues
- FTC Allows Merger of 2 Hospitals : Despite Doctors' Pleas to Block Deal : Health: The panel approves Los Robles' takeover of Westlake center. Medical staff say they fear a monopoly.
- UC Professor Plans to Reply to Unabomber
- Arson Survivor Could Face Murder Charges : Crime: San Marino man is too badly burned to be questioned in deaths of wife, children and housekeeper.
- BANKING & FINANCE - July 4, 1995
- Opposition Apparent Victor in Thailand : Asia: Group accused of buying votes takes early lead. U. S. has alleged party officials have ties with drug trade.
- Autonomy Pact for West Bank Remains Elusive : Mideast: Despite all-night session, Peres and Arafat fail to meet deadline. Another encounter planned for today or Tuesday.
- UCI Chancellor and the Clinic Scandal : Only a full and detailed explanation can clear up the nagging questions
- 3 Inmates Elude Police After Escape From Jail
- Mom to Stay No. 1 With Rookie Smith
- Nelson Reportedly to Be Named Knick Coach
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Gun-Toting Fan Threat to Alomar
- World IN BRIEF : JAPAN : Fumes Sicken 31 in Yokohama Subway
- Few Haitians Hold Jobs, but Many Are Hard at Work : Caribbean: Street-market entrepreneurs keep poor nation going. Some inspired by Aristide, others by need.
- Reseda : Man Missing From Group Home Sought
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Easley Won't Forget This Debut
- After Meeting With Referee, Tarango Says He'll Stay 'Until Justice Is Done'
- BOXING ROUNDUP : Lewis Keeps Name in Title Picture After TKO Victory Over Fortune
- A Personal Declaration of Independence : Books: ABC-TV correspondent John Hockenberry examines his life as a journalist in a wheelchair in 'Moving Violations.'
- Timeliness Can Be Critical in Filing Worker Claims
- CHINA
- Toward a Better Understanding of Auto Leasing
- COMMITMENTS : The Sound and the Fury : Nails on a chalkboard. A knife cutting Styrofoam. You're probably cringing just thinking about it. Why are some noises so universally annoying?
- Boy, 9, Steps Into Path of L.A. Police Car, Is Killed
- Many organizations will offer science classes and...
- Claude A. Knight; Navy Veteran, Civil Servant
- Identical Mishap Kills Two Horses in Belmont Park Race
- More to Life Than Basketball : Preps: Shomario Richard of Nogales finds out the hard way that academics play a big part in recruiting.
- LAUGH LINES : Jokes
- An Excellent Return: Here's a school with...
- Platform : If Sports Build Character, Why Test High-School Athletes for Drugs?
- Fastest Guns in the West : 'Speed Challenge' Show Doubles as a Rally Against Weapons Ban
- Looking for the Coolest Place in Town : Many Head to Beaches, Campgrounds to Escape Heat, Play on Holiday
- A Knockout Health Club : For fun and fitness, women have taken to boxing. Gale DePaemelaere is among the faithful who say you can't beat sparring for burning calories or making friends.
- Brush Fires Burn 700 Acres in Desert
- Manhole Potholes Rattle Motorists on Coast Highway
- Offerman: No Bows, Only Boos
- No Gold Cup Victory, but McAnally's Happy
- Nelson Reportedly to Be Named Knick Coach
- Rock 'n' Read Could Be Here to Stay : Music: It may seem an odd pairing, but actors, writers, poets and musicians will spotlight similarities in 'Rock 'n' Roll in Literature.'
- Lima Car Bomb Damages Official's Home, Hurts 6
- North Hollywood : Shoppers Discover Boutique's Bargains
- Agoura Hills : Councilwoman Pavley to Face Recall Vote
- CHINA
- Plans for Space Station Face Political Asteroids : Science: Current U.S.-Russian mission is a prelude to international effort to launch permanent orbiting craft.
- Key to Schumacher Victory in French Prix Is the Pits
- OPERA REVIEW : Mozart's Pen Sings With Music Theatre's 'Stealth'
- THEATER REVIEW : A 'Henry IV' That's Long on the Gusto : Goodman Radiates Spirit of Falstaff at Old Globe
- MUSIC REVIEW : Mom, Apple Pie, 'Stars and Stripes': Give 'Em a Hand
- O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEW : 12 Bands, Lots of Harmony : Disparate Crowd of Punks and Cowboys, Rockers and Rebels Enjoys a Great Day of Rockabilly at 8-Hour Hootenanny Festival
- Opposition Wins Election in Thailand : Asia: Group accused of buying votes defeats prime minister, announces formation of coalition government.
- When Did Women Start Calling the Shots?
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Easley Won't Forget This Debut
- Five Dodgers Are Named All-Stars : Baseball: Four Angels and six Indians also chosen for July 11 game.
- If You Think There Are Lots of Doughnut Shops Here, Check Out Canada
- Sacramento
- COLUMN ONE : China Tries to Halt the Gravy Train : Fearing a backlash, Beijing tells party officials to stop feasting at public expense. Gaudy food palaces are quieter now, but many suspect the gluttons are just being more discreet.
- Tough Love vs. Civil Rights: Housing Project's Dilemma : Homeless: A Spokane, Wash., building was refurbished in April. It now mirrors the blight of its neighborhood.
- Sun Valley : High School Wins Beautification Award
- SCC's Borders Growing on Canadian Prairie : Baseball: Pitching in Saskatchewan has given her a chance to refine her game.
- Sounds Just Like Barry White : The Basso Voice Is Definitive, but Even Better Is the Way He Uses It
- Shell Hits U.S., U.N. Sites in Bosnia; 4 Hurt
- Auto Firms Are Racing to Make Cars in Vietnam : Industry: Ford, Chrysler, Toyota and others could put as much as $650 million into assembly plants.
- L.A. Cellular Selects BellSouth Exec as New President
- SE HABLA ESPANOL?: Finding bilingual teachers for...
- 9th Circuit Maintains Reversal Record : High court: U.S. justices overturn 10 of 13 rulings liberal-leaning bench made. In previous years, rate has been worse for California-based jurists.
- Shark Attacks Diver
- World IN BRIEF : ALGERIA : Hard-Line Interior Minister Replaced
- 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS
- L.A. County's Dramatic Scramble for Dollars : Supervisors must ensure L.A. doesn't suffer O.C.'s fiscal fate
- Behind Each Student Drop-Out is a Parent Who Has Given Up, Too
- South Korea's Democratic Advance
- Bilingual Teachers in Demand : Education: Students deficient in English grow to about 19% of area enrollment, posing particular challenges for west county campuses.
- WORLD SPORTS SCENE : USOC Chief: a Voice That's Rarely Heard
- This Message to Michael Draws Both Scorn and Praise
- JAZZ REVIEW : On Guitar, Brown and His Invisible Partner
- PHILIPPINES
- Orange County Forced to Expand Search for Funds : Bankruptcy: Higher fees, reduced services may result if money is taken from municipalities, special districts.
- 3 Arrested After Protest at Smithsonian Enola Gay Exhibit
- Israel's Worst Fire Destroys Homes, Forest; Cause Unknown
- Lowly Algae in the Desert Have Farmers Seeing Green
- On the Road to Success : Community Group Helps Teen-Ager Find Purpose in Life on Blythe Street