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- Regulators Agree to Sell Lincoln S&L; Stake in TCS
- Bank Insurance Fund Falls Again, FDIC Says : Banking: The second straight annual drop leaves the reserve at about half the level required by law.
- U.S. Restrictions on AIDS-Infected Visitors Challenged : Health: The White House is urged to ease visa barriers. An international conference on the disease is set for next month in San Francisco.
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN DIEGO : Ex-Mayor Pleads Guilty in Fraud
- Muslim Matchmakers : Islamic Leaders Adhere to Strict Religious Traditions in Helping to Bring Together Couples Far From Home
- Drug Cases Now Dominate Caseloads of Urban Courts
- They're Baaaaaaack : Fashion: Hold on to your love beads. Bell-bottoms, the quintessential statement of the '60s, make a surprise return to style.
- Quake, Hurricane Strain Resources of Red Cross
- San Marcos
- Carlsbad Backs Away From Vote on Migrants
- San Marcos
- Midshipman Recalls Her Rough Seas at Annapolis : Harassment: Resignation from the U.S. Naval Academy after male colleagues handcuffed her to a urinal has brought unwanted attention to the 19-year-old Encinitas woman.
- $950,000 Loss Called Inevitable for Six Schools
- SOUTHERN SECTION SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS : Fly Ball Proves Too Much for Tustin to Handle
- MUSIC : Legendary Fleisher Will Conduct and Solo at Arts Center : The pianist turned to teaching, conducting and one-hand repertory after a hand became disabled in 1965.
- New York May Land the Grammys More Often : Awards: President of academy says L.A. may have to share the ceremony.
- Clothestime Retail Chain Nets Loss Amid Higher Sales
- At Chrysler, Iacocca Should Blame Himself
- Mulroney Facing Crisis Over Quebec, Aide's Resignation
- SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY : AST Releases More Information About Future Computers
- Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies...
- NATION : North at Closed Court Hearing Believed Linked to Iran-Contra
- Yemens Merge; Hope Rests on Oil Reserves
- LOCAL : Supervisors Urge Halt of Malathion Spraying
- REPUBLIC OF YEMEN
- Study Urges Creation of Single Agency for Immigration Issues
- For Hammer, a Cancan and Do Birthday
- Security Council to Meet in Geneva to Let Arafat Speak
- Regulators Say Bush's Son Hid Ties to S&L; Borrowers
- Credit Check Notification Requirement Clears Assembly
- Kati Sleeman; Cancer Victim Touched Prisoners, Presidents
- Hunter Admits Guilt on 4 Felony Counts : Crime: The plea bargain, reached as she was about to go to trial a second time, ends federal cases against her in the J. David scam.
- ORANGE : $600,000 in Federal Grants Awarded
- From Forced Marriage to a Family of Equals : Soviet empire: There is a solution for the inevitable loss of the non-Russian republics: Create a commonwealth, on the British model.
- Air Pollution Agency OKs Ozone-Saving Rules
- IRVINE : School Cuts Voted in Budget Shortfall
- Gwynn: Criticism 'Tough to Swallow' : Padres: His reaction to published comments by teammate Mike Pagliarulo overshadows another loss, 6-1 in Montreal.
- NCAA TENNIS : Stanford Defeats Tennessee
- Holtz May Not Have a Phi Beta Kappa Idea
- COLUMN ONE : Harvesting Limits on Chemicals : Farmers are limiting their use of pesticides and fertilizers to protect the environment--and their health.
- Jury Demands Records of Fees Paid Rep. Gray
- Fugitive Marsupials Outmaneuver Police Near Dutch Town
- REGIONAL REPORT / BOOM IN THE MIDWEST : Once-Sleepy Cities Wake Up to New Prosperity : Three urban centers illustrate the benefits of a diversified economy while more industrialized areas falter.
- Handy Candle Is Long-Lasting and Has Many Uses
- THOUSAND OAKS : Boy Scouts Sought for Seoul Jamboree
- MISSION VIEJO : Council Zeroes in on Site for Civic Center
- Romania: the One-Party Democracy?
- Countywide : Teacher Admits 4 Molestation Charges
- Garage Sale Savvy : Smart Sellers Check Liability Insurance, Local Laws Before Holding Yard Sales
- New York Mayor Calls for 'Wave of Unity' Against Bigotry
- First Opposition Party in Mongolia Registered
- State Loses Bid to Force Open Fullerton Airport to Malathion Helicopters
- NAMES IN THE NEWS : Cosby Seeks Trustee for Ex-Aid
- Survey Finds Car Insurance Rates Vary Widely : Auto coverage: Costs are found to be generally high. But the state review omits prices for major companies in many areas of California.
- WORLD IN BRIEF : CHINA : Deng Ties Protests to Poor Leadership
- Coast Guard Drug Traffic Links Probed : Narcotics: At least 10 guardsmen are suspected of having peddled cocaine or having sold sensitive information while on duty on the Florida Keys.
- Board Votes to Help Defense Workers
- Reiner Says Judge 'Misunderstood' Action in Call on McMartin Case
- SAN DIEGO COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Why Buck the Water-Rationing Tide?
- 3-A BASEBALL
- 3-A BASEBALL : Dawkins Puts Extra Effort Into No-Hitter
- NAMES IN THE NEWS : Marla Has Donald's Blessing
- Senate Votes 52-48 to Ban 9 Assault Weapons in Setback for Bush, NRA
- WORLD IN BRIEF : SOUTH AFRICA : Mandela Calls Police Killings a 'Massacre'
- LOCAL : Biker Is Critical After Crash
- ELECTIONS CONGRESS : Gallegly Buys Time on TV to Counter Korman Ads
- Marijuana, Alcohol Cited in Burbank Plane Crash
- Ethnic Studies Department Creation at UCSD Backed
- CAMARILLO : Legal Staff Opposes Rent Control Plan
- S.D. Hinders Water Saving, Critics Say
- 4 Charged in Alleged Casino-Style Operation
- 3-A BASEBALL : Mira Mesa Showcases Its Talent
- BETTING WITH BOB
- CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS 72ND ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : Democrats Clash Over Alleged Illegal Contribution
- OJAI : Council Won't Issue Guest House Permits
- Can We Soar Without Aerospace? : Defense cutbacks could be the trigger for a slowdown that the Golden State is ill-equipped to handle.
- Firefighters Practice at Staged Car Crash
- DANA POINT : Blind Group Visits, 'Sees' the Beach
- A New Lease on Life : Hotel Renovation on Skid Row Gives Dwellers Hope
- What in the World Is All the Hubble Hubbub About?
- THE SIDELINES : Tennis' Teddy Tinling Dies, 79
- SOUTHERN SECTION VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : Edison Beats the Blocks, Holds Off Santa Barbara
- SOUTHERN SECTION TENNIS PLAYOFFS : Corona Del Mar Wins on Doubles
- BOOK REVIEW : A Biographer Captures Burton, the Explorer
- Education : FBI Books Doctorate Student
- WORLD IN BRIEF : GREECE : Close to 2 Million Hold 24-Hour Strike
- CAMARILLO : Funding Sought for Housing Mentally Ill
- Report Cites Marijuana, Alcohol in Plane Crash
- Pasadena Police Chief Plans to Retire in June
- Judge Denies Bail Request for Brando's Son : Slaying: Actor says Christian Brando is innocent. Attorney says suspect had been drinking at time of 'tragic accident.'
- NATION : Passengers Rescue Man as Jet Window Pops Out at 14,000 Feet
- Big Projects Can Crack Reputations of Mightiest : Public works: Some firms avoid bidding on contracts such as the airport terminal, but others are 'drawn like a gnat to light.'
- 27 Arrested in Protest to County Over AIDS Budget
- Commentary : Reds Game Becomes a Walk in the Park for Andre Dawson
- Max Wall; British Dancer-Comedian Gained Fame in Beckett Plays
- Newport-Mesa Board Decides Not to Make Lincoln a Middle School
- COSTA MESA : Boy Choked Before Pool Fall--Coroner
- Controversial Refugee Center to Be Relocated : Sanctuary: Pastor Luis Olivares is leaving Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church. The parish's Centro Pastoral is being moved to a church in Hollywood.
- Man Slain by Officer on I-5 Remains Unidentified
- Fryman Canyon Grading Permit Extended
- Suspense Is Killing 'Peaks' Fans
- Simulcasting Dispute Reduces Purses at New York Race Tracks
- Oilers Put Bruins on Thin Ice With Victory in Game 4
- Countywide : Supervisors OK Recycling Policy
- THE SIDELINES : Courier Leads U.S. to Victory
- Fullerton Wins Effort to Ban Medfly Copters
- Costa Mesa Relents on Aid Ban for Aliens : Immigration: Council rescinds request for charities to screen for undocumented recipients. Instead, members adopt a compromise that confuses some service groups.
- FULLERTON : Health to Be Studied During McColl Dig
- Reiner and the Art of Setting Priorities
- CAMARILLO : Audit Uncovers Missing Tax Revenue
- IRVINE : Complaint Filed on Agran Hotel Rooms
- CAMARILLO : Water Study Seeks to Lower Nitrate Levels
- ELECTIONS SUPERVISORS : Patagonia to Buy Ads Backing Candidates
- Menendez Attorney Accuses Reiner of Leaks to News Media : Courts: Lawyer for one of the brothers accused of murder says D.A. wants case 'tried in the press' to aid his campaign for attorney general.
- BATTLING THE MEDFLY
- Happier Strawberry Still Struggles
- A's Win on Canseco's 15th Homer
- SOFTBALL
- BOYS' VOLLEYBALL : San Pasqual Makes It Easy for Its Expectant Coach
- Mary Bruce, Daring Pilot and Auto Racer, Dies, 94
- Saugus Cuts Norco Rally Short, 9-8
- Cribbs Refuses to Quit Wildlife Commission
- Graziano Dies; Won Title in '47 : Boxing: Middleweight who never forgot his street-wise childhood became a celebrity <i> after </i> fighting for the last time.
- Angels Win Again, Have Nothing to Kick About
- An Unreliable Way to Realign Voters : Prop. 119 Is No Answer to Reapportionment Abuse
- Armed Brothers Kill Thief Who Shot Them
- Gray Davis Warns Bush on Oil Drilling
- Ferraro Seeks More Muscle for Community Redevelopment : North Hollywood: The councilman wants the agency involved to have a bigger share of property taxes and an extension on eminent domain.
- PUC OKs 3.4% Tax Hike for Long-Distance Calls
- SANTA ANA : Council Delays Plan to Remove 132 Trees
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Ocean View Schools Targeted for Closure
- Schuller Airs a $3.2-Million Appeal : Broadcasting: The top-rated 'Hour of Power' will die in several cities if its 1.8 million viewers cannot offer more support, the Crystal Cathedral's pastor says.
- Tutu Urges Continued War Against Bias : South Africa: Anglican prelate ends visit to the Southland. He charmed audiences on 12-day tour while warning that anti-apartheid effort must not wane.
- Segota Is Not Missed as Sockers Beat Dallas
- Pistons Turn Up Throttle Against Half-Speed Jordan
- THE SIDELINES : Female Coach for Male Cagers?
- The NCAA placed the Robert Morris men's...
- Los Angeles Company Withdraws as Organizer of Marathon
- Meanwhile, Back at 'Twin Peaks' : Television: The mystery of Laura Palmer's murder may be solved, but now there's a new puzzle: Will the series thrive on Saturday night?
- SHORT TAKES : Stallone's Rocky to Hang 'em Up
- STAGE REVIEW : Still Kicking
- QUOTABLE
- After a 30-Year Detour, Saxman Is Back on Track
- Report to Bush Urges Drilling Decision Delay
- San Diego
- Hawthorne Drafts Water Conservation Plan
- Vendors' Party Over at Dead's Concerts
- ORANGE COUNTY NEWSMAKERS : Western Digital Appoints Chief Accounting Officer
- A Warning to Shoplifters: Steal This Garment and Dye
- Vestro of Newport Buys Denver Maker of Frozen Cheesecakes
- Pinnacle West Rejects Takeover Offer: Pinnacle West...
- S&L; Bailout Bill Soars : Bush's Rescue Estimate Now as High as $130 Billion : 1,030 Thrifts May Fail; Weak Economy Blamed
- P.M. BRIEFING : Florida Eyes Orange Market
- Does History Hold Clues to Wall St.'s Record Rallies?
- P.M. BRIEFING : N.J. Governor Signs Nation's Toughest Water Pollution Law
- NATION : Educator Admits Obscene Calls
- Crews Practice Routines for Brush Fire Season
- Salvage Crews Begin Raising Princess Louise
- Drug Cases Mire the Urban Courts : Judiciary: The impact of narcotics offenses on the state's judicial system is causing serious concern, the state Judicial Council reports.
- A Giveaway Out of Touch With Reality : U. S. aid: Without structural reforms, our tax dollars will do little for Eastern Europe.
- SHORT TAKES : Graduates to Hear Melba Sing
- MOVIE REVIEW : 42nd 'Tora-san' Examines First Love
- Thompson Ordered to Stand Trial
- The Trek to Abu Simbel: A Monument to the Heat
- LOCAL : Motorist Killed, 7 Others Hurt in Collision on Ventura Freeway
- Woman Finds Masked Man Asleep on Bed
- North City West Plans Petition Drive to Detour Route 56 to the South
- Correspondence Course Teaches Bachelor a Tough Lesson in Love
- Fatal Shooting Foul-Up Admitted : Mistake: Young father-to-be was slain by deputies who were following wrong vehicle, Sheriff's Department says.
- Countywide : Board Seeks Ways to Rid Wells of Nitrates
- The Fight Over the Ambassador
- Badham Says No to Unity Pledge : Politics: Candidate trying to unseat Assemblyman Gil Ferguson sees GOP's "11th commandment" as incumbent insurance.
- 33.5% Increase in L.A. Sewage Fees Adopted
- RAMS : Robinson Still Stockpiling Quarterbacks
- Almost All of the Western Finalists Agree With Choice of Magic as MVP
- Horseman's Group OKs Friday Night Programs
- Samantha Hearn's Condition Worsens
- Laimbeer Perfects Art of Cheap Shots
- TV RATINGS : 'Videos' Payoff Lures 'Em In
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Bitter Anti-Performance From The Fall
- Cat on a Hot TV Roof: Kathleen...
- Gynecologist Wins Round in Fight to Retain License
- * Poem Power: A single poem by...
- 60 Die in Ferry Sinking
- Visiting Soviet Sees Humor in Changes Brought by <i> Glasnost</i>
- Cheney Denies Nuclear Shell Accident Risk
- NAMES IN THE NEWS : Sinatra Sauces Hit the Shelves
- Silberman Allegedly Sought 'Bigger Numbers'
- CYPRESS : Citizens to Advise Council About Trees
- ANAHEIM : Exhibitors Try to Get Around Hall Delays
- Taking Aim at Record : Corona's Dan Carlisle Shoots Down 3,172 Clay Pigeons in One Hour
- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Top-Seeded Poway Wins Easily in 3-A Tennis
- 3-A BASEBALL : Orange's Sixth-Inning Rally Eliminates Santiago
- NCAA Panel Tells Plan to Use CBS' $1 Billion
- 5-A BASEBALL : West Covina's Rally Is No Laughing Matter for Ocean View
- Aaron Pryor's comeback in Wisconsin, the only...
- SOFTBALL : Martinez Nearly Perfect as Chula Vista Wins
- The Laguna Beach City Council has taken...
- ART
- South Africa's Clegg Has a Song of Change : Apartheid: He eschews direct political involvement in battling segregation. Instead he works through his biracial band.
- Electronic Mail Stirs Debate on the Privacy Issue
- Paul Murphy has been named senior vice...
- Icahn Says He Is Considering Sale of TWA to Employees
- UAW, Auto Makers' Arsenals Weak as Contract Talks Near : Labor: Workers, whose ranks have thinned, want job security and a decision-making role. The Big Three will likely point to drops in sales and market share.
- Varco International Acquires Texas Firm for $30 Million
- Robert Murrin has been named a principal...
- Rockwell's Autonetics Wins 2 MX Contracts : Defense: The company's Anaheim ICBM Division is awarded the $105-million job of building and maintaining guidance and control systems for the nuclear missile.
- Gray Wolf, No Longer a Villian, May Be Reintroduced in 3 Areas
- Former Communist Swept Into Romania's Presidency : Elections: Iliescu wins 86% of vote. Protesters say the balloting was rigged. They attack two officials of the victorious party.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Israel Tries to Remove 7 Killings, Reaction From Context of Hatred : Unrest: It was work of a madman, officials say. The poisoned atmosphere feeds madness, critics say.
- Survey Finds Car Insurance Rates Vary Widely : Auto coverage: Costs are found to be generally high. But the state review omits prices for major companies in many areas of California.
- VENTURA : School Board Cuts 2 Administrative Jobs
- Mission Hills Man, 24, Arrested in Shooting
- On a Wing and a Prayer : Raptor's Best Friend Helps Birds Rise Above Inhumanity
- School Districts Say Cuts Threaten Programs : Budget: Officials form a coalition and appeal to Gov. Deukmejian to raise the cost-of-living allocation to 4.8%.
- Doctor Takes the Stand in McMartin Case
- IRVINE : Overpass Expansion Foe Is Threatened
- Man Dies When Woman Steps on Gas by Mistake
- Visiting Bishop From Kenya Stirs Furor : Religion: The Episcopalian prelate was forbidden to criticize homosexuality at a Walnut Creek church. He then issued a 'judgmental' press release.
- Contractor's Attempts at PR Have Backfired
- Agents Say Mexico Officials Stymied Raid : Camarena trial: Prosecutors allege that destroying more than 10,000 tons of marijuana enraged drug cartel, prompting them to seek revenge against DEA.
- WORLD : Canada Truckers Snarl Traffic
- Gorbachev Says Yeltsin Would Break Up U.S.S.R
- Southland Woman Tells of Her Annapolis Ordeal
- SOUTHLAND : Hollywood Auto Arsonist Sought
- Accord May Be Near on Good Driver Policy
- Firms of All Sizes Gear Up to Comply With New Rules : Disabled: Major corporations generally support the new bill, and try to accommodate its terms. The costs worry smaller enterprises.
- Fonda Gets Golda Meir Award
- Gorbachev Sees 2 Baltic Chiefs, Refuses to Yield : Secession: Lithuania halts gasoline sales for private use. In Estonia, pro-Moscow strikes enter the second day.
- Soviet Economic Shift to Double Food Prices : Reforms: The Presidential Council approves change from socialism to a system of supply and demand.
- Broad Disabled Rights Bill OKd : Discrimination: The measure provides access to jobs, plus transit and other public facilities. The House passes it by 403 to 20. President Bush has pledged to sign it.
- Countywide : UCI Medical Center Stabilizes Deficits
- 'The People' as Executioner
- Board to Study Alleged Dump-Related Illnesses : Lopez Canyon: Five people, including four children, reportedly became ill from methane emitted by the landfill.
- OXNARD : Forum on Alcohol, Drugs Scheduled
- EL RIO : $35,000 Fire Leaves Family Homeless
- If Soviet President Mikhail S. Gorbachev changes...
- Drag racer Darrell Gwynn will undergo spinal...
- Man Shoots Estranged Wife to Death, Then Self
- The 1994 World Cup Organizing Committee has...
- 4-A BASEBALL : Troy Receives Its Wake-Up Call in Sixth to Defeat El Toro, 4-3
- BOYS' VOLLEYBALL
- Smell of the Grease, Roar of Engines Endures in Him
- SOUTHERN SECTION SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS : Lauby's Shutout Paces El Toro
- Fullerton Football Here to Stay, for Now : Titans: Academic Senate votes to table a resolution that would have eliminated the program.
- Indy 500 Gets Faster--and Safer
- MVP Voting Is the Closest in 10 Years : Pro basketball: Magic Johnson wins it again, although Barkley gets more first-place votes. Jordan finishes third.
- 4-A BASEBALL : ROUNDUP
- 2-A BASEBALL PLAYOFFS
- Low Rating Angers Orchestra Official
- Play to Benefit Girl Who Lost Limbs
- 2-A BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : Mission Bay Prevails With Five Runs in 10th
- 4-A BASEBALL : ROUNDUP : Brunswig, Offense Break Loose in Canyon's 16-5 Pounding of Buena
- OUTDOOR NOTES : Marlin Fishing Taking Turn for Better in Baja
- COMMENTARY : A Telling Auction for Museum : Art: 'Mount Hood' sale could help and harm Southwest Museum.
- SHORT TAKES : Americans to Flavor Japan Jazz
- House Panel Scraps Bush Plan for NEA : Congress: Arts groups will now hammer out a compromise proposal on the agency.
- Christina Y. Smith, a metal-smith from Fullerton,...
- Engineer Denies 'Moral' Piracy
- STAGE REVIEW : Kinks Aside, Raitt's Zorba Worth Gushing Over
- PEOPLE WATCH
- TV Reviews : USA's 'Dead Reckoning' Kills Characters, Story
- 49 1/2-Pound Striper Among Large Ones at Lake Mead
- Rally Will Call for Arts Funding
- Graziano Hit the Top, Had the Last Laugh
- Manning, Doolittle Named Athletes of Year
- Music Reviews : Engaging Third Program at Chamber Music/LA Fest
- TV Reviews : 'Broadway' and Madonna a Feast to Look at on PBS
- PEOPLE WATCH
- Music Reviews : Bach Festival Closes With 'St. Matthew' Passion
- ORANGE COUNTY'S ESTIMATED WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
- Greystone Mansion
- Bob Weiss Will Replace Fratello as Hawks' Coach
- SOUTHERN SECTION BADMINTON PLAYOFFS : Garden Grove's Role as Spoiler Continues at Estancia's Expense
- SOUTHERN SECTION 2-A BASEBALL : Misplayed Single Sinks Orange Lutheran, 3-2
- SOCCER : Mexico Tied, Real Madrid Wins in Front of 34,816
- HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFF ROUNDUP : Kennedy Posts Tennis Victory Over Van Nuys
- Dodgers Are Just What Doctor Ordered
- SIDELINES : Players Tourney May Leave Fla.
- Bell's Price Isn't Right for the Rams
- Westlake Throws a Changeup at Torrance : Prep baseball: Unheralded Clark steps in for Eby and pitches the Warriors to 4-1 win.
- Ailing Bernstein to Miss Spoleto Festival
- ART
- 5-A BASEBALL : Mater Dei Needs a Late Break to Make the Best of a Bad Day
- 3-A BASEBALL : ROUNDUP
- LOS ALAMITOS : Schvaneveldt Gets Dash For Speed
- 5-A BASEBALL : Double Play Saves Day for Katella
- 5-A BASEBALL : Schultz's Game Is Complete as Marina Upsets Esperanza
- NCAA investigators said that a lack of...
- 4-A BASEBALL : ROUNDUP
- Winner Wins Again
- Real Prospector Scores Win
- Blossom Dearie, the Songwriters' Singer : Jazz: She likes a quiet audience and the right working conditions. To that end, she has rented the Tiffany for her show.
- Grateful Dead's Guitar Ace Now Dives for Kicks
- House Votes 50% Salvador Arms Aid Cut
- Governor Fears Tax Talk Effects : Proposition 111: Timing of proposals to raise levies won't help chances of gasoline increase in ballot measure, Deukmejian says.
- Ceremony Honors Creative Teen-Agers