- MISTAKEN IDENTITIES : What You See Is What You Get--Or Is It? Guess Again.
- FICTION
- THE TALL BUILDING ARTISTICALLY RECONSIDERED: The Search...
- Ethiopia's Tired Soil Can't Keep Up With Need : Famine: On a per capita basis, nation is slipping ever further behind, producing 10% less grain per person today than it did in the early 1980s.
- In Mayor's Race, Talk Is All Business
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL / DIVISION I REGIONAL SEMIFINAL : Buena Overtakes Crenshaw, 60-52
- 5 Killed in Tampa Fire
- Deputies Dash Hopes for Truce With Yeltsin
- TENNIS AND WINNING : Katrina's World : The South L.A. 12-year-old must contend with gunfire near her practice court and has difficulty paying for tournament trips. Still, she is seeded among the nation's Top 10 amateur players in her age group.
- Mother Allowed to Leave Cult Compound
- EL SERENO : Young Dancers and Ancient Footsteps
- While West Just Talks, Democracy Dies in Russia : Moscow: Like Gorbachev before him, Boris Yeltsin looked to the West for aid. Again, the help is proving too little, too late.
- Impact Report Is Initial Hurdle for Proposed Oil Pipeline
- At 82, He Again Can Reach for Brass Ring
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL BIG WEST CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS : CS Long Beach Stuns UNLV
- Alpine Skiing
- East's Storm Leaves Sports Adrift : Kings: Game against Flyers is postponed after large window at Spectrum is smashed by high winds.
- Phantom Thoughts at Hammerstein Bash
- Monrovia Mourns a Death in the Family : Crime: Popular owner of Bicycle Sam's was slain by 12-year-old who wanted a bike, police say.
- No Kite-Eating Trees Allowed at Smithsonian Flying Festival
- 'Nobody Cares About a Murder Anymore' : Crime: In little more than four hours on a recent weekday night, six people were killed in Central Los Angeles. Only one was reported by the media.
- Notes about your surroundingsYorba Regional Park Field...
- LOS ANGLES TIMES INTERVIEW : Jerome Porath : Looking at What Works--the City's Catholic School System
- LOCAL ELECTIONS / L.A. MAYOR : Woo Wins Endorsement of Prominent Latino Group
- More dirt on the tractor: The trailer's useless, but at least the city can dump it.
- Davis Leaves His Seat to Help Rescue Warriors
- GIRLS' ROUNDUP
- Group Assists Visitors to State's Prison Inmates
- Motor Racing
- Alpine Skiing
- WOMEN'S BASKETBALL : Leslie Leads USC Past Arizona
- COUNTDOWN TO REUNION: Donald Fagen and Walter...
- Grammy winners Arrested Development will precede their...
- URBAN ART
- VIOLENCE FOR VIOLENCE'S SAKES : The War to End WAR : HATE ON TRIAL: The Case Against America's Most Dangerous Neo-Nazi, <i> By Morris Dees and Steve Fiffer (Villard: $21; 280 pp.)</i>
- Adventure in the Desert . . . From a Ship's Deck : Cruise ship transits the Suez Canal, parting the sands en route to Red Sea from the Mediterranean.
- Community College's New Course : CAROLYN G. WILLIAMS
- Self-Declared Graffiti Buster Runs Afoul of City Officials : Civic action: Instead of gratitude, off-duty mailman gets criticism for his tactics. Last month, a lighted flare was thrown at his home.
- COLUMN ONE : Setting a Date for Death : By legally sanctioning mercy killing, the Netherlands has become an unwilling international model for the practice. But, as one family's ordeal illustrates, euthanasia is never an easy way out.
- Spring Preview : Record Rains Give Nature a Jump-Start
- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
- CRENSHAW : Black Firms Get Thrifty Contracts
- Serb on Trial Describes Crimes in Chilling Detail
- Sailor Puts on Pounds for Solo Voyage From Russia to U.S.
- A Powerful First Lady? Surely, That's Not Allowed : Hillary: Last week's court case may have gone against the White House, but it was a win for the First Lady. She is not breaking anti-nepotism laws.
- Screaming Eagle and Hawk Learn How to Break a Few Bones
- Taft Bests 45 State Schools in Super Quiz : Education: The Woodland Hills team gets 27 of 30 questions right in a contest that often portends the outcome of the Academic Decathlon.
- COLUMN LEFT / MAXINE WATERS : Building a New Vision for California : We must give defense firms incentives to change in order to save jobs and neighborhoods.
- Retro : Nothing Was 'Impossible' : MUSEUM OF TELEVISION & RADIO SALUTES EMMY-WINNING SUSPENSE SERIES
- MISSING : Most Involve Runaway Teen-Agers But 105 County Cases Remain Open
- O.C. Lawmakers Offer Up Their Share of Bills : Legislature: Proposals from delegates in Sacramento range from reining in doctors who assist in suicides to helping ease regulatory burdens on business to denying life-term prisoners conjugal visits.
- HIGH SCHOOL TRACK ALEMANY RELAYS : Shorter Route Finds a Friend in Skieresz : Agoura: Sophomore wins the 1,500 in a personal-best time, then decides to forgo 3,200-meter races.
- * Kevin Oldham; Pianist Turned to Composing to Leave Legacy
- KOREATOWN : Riot Survey Finds Pessimism Prevails
- Focus : The (Art) House of Cinemax
- In the Eye of the Storm : Politics: Compton Councilwoman Patricia Moore can either infuriate or inspire. She says she is fighting for justice. Detractors say she is grandstanding.
- HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW / SOFTBALL : Fortunes of La Reina, Pitcher St. Pierre Continue to Rise
- JC BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP : Columbia Beats Ventura for Title, 97-88
- Marshall Plan : After a Forgettable Season in Japan, Former Dodger Is Attempting a Comeback With the Seattle Mariners
- Motor Racing
- Crowds Drawn to Images of Mary in San Fernando Mission Display
- HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL WESTSIDE TOURNAMENT
- BOYS' ROUNDUP
- Pro Football
- One More Time for Brethren Christian : Division V boys: Warriors win another close one, 47-46 in overtime, running season record against Palos Verdes Chadwick to 3-0.
- LOARA BASEBALL TOURNAMENT
- On the Court, Beckley Has a Lot of Nerve
- A Now-and-Then Trio Has Consistent Rewards
- DREAMS OF AMAZONIA by Roger D....
- HOT PROPERTY : How Japan Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Nuclear Power
- A Touch of Heaven : SISTER AIMEE: The Life of Aimee Semple McPherson, <i> By Daniel Mark Epstein (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich: $27.95, 469 pp.)</i>
- Pasadena : Galileo Antenna Still Shut
- Fighting Immigrant Backlash
- Mosquito War : Region's Insect Counts Are 3 Times Higher Than Normal, Officials Warn
- Volunteers Still Keep Ships From Colliding : Shipping: A Coast Guard vessel-tracking system promised 1 1/2 years ago is not expected until after mid-1995.
- City Hall Workers Join Union : Labor: The action by 23 Bell Gardens employees follows a dispute with the mayor over their work habits.
- A Romance That Flowered in a Personals Way
- At Cross-Purposes in Safety Debate : Traffic: City staff finds crosswalks can give pedestrians a false sense of security. However, the council refuses for a second time to abolish them.
- COLUMN RIGHT/ SUSAN CARPENTER McMILLAN : Baby Ana--an Abortion That Failed : Time for a truce--no abortions past the fourth month, except to save the mother's life.
- ELECTIONS / L.A. CITY COUNCIL : Bitter Rivalry Fuels Rematch Between Lake and Yaroslavsky
- Democracy in Croatia--Tudjman Style
- Gunman Kills 1, Wounds Another at Mini-Market
- Johnson's Layup Sends Crenshaw to Oakland : Division I boys: He scores as time runs out to end 21-game winning streak of Mater Dei, 63-61.
- Mexico Appoints Loaeza as New Consul General in L.A.
- THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Sacking of Moe Didn't Make Sense--Except to 76ers
- PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP
- SAILING CONGRESSIONAL CUP : Grillon Keeps Chase Tight Heading to the Final Day
- Southern California's Recession Has Turned Many Lives Topsy-Turvy. Some Find Themselves : Down but Not Out
- The New Generation Gap : Today's Elderly Got New Deal Jobs, G.I. Bill Degrees, Subsidized Mortgages and Social Security. Their Children Got the Bill.
- Condo Owners Liable for Common Area Mishaps : Lawsuit: Court ruling clears way for victims to sue individual owners for common area accidents.
- PRESIDENT CLINTON'S NEW BEGINNING conducted by...
- Cousine, Cousine : POET AND DANCER, <i> By Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (Doubleday: $19.95; 199 pp.)</i>
- Eastern Storm Puts Big Chill on John Wayne : Travel: Hundreds of people are stranded at the airport because deadly blizzard has grounded planes on the East Coast.
- Cleanup of Debris Along 2 State Beaches in Area to Begin
- Scientists Are Hoping for Dual Probe of Pluto's Secrets : Exploration: By 1998, two lightweight spacecraft could be ready for the 2.8-billion-mile trip. But will there be federal financing available for the $400-million project?
- BASEBALL / SPRING TRAINING REPORT : Steinbrenner Brings Jackson Back to Yankees as Adviser
- Collegians Use Plastic to Meet Higher Tuition : Debt: As costs rise and loans grow more scarce, students turn to charge cards to finance their education.
- The Heisenberg Uncertainty : HEISENBERG'S WAR: The Secret History of the German Bomb, <i> By Thomas Powers (Alfred A. Knopf: $27.50; 488 pp.)</i>
- STYLE: Exterior Decoration
- Wheat and Rice for Russia
- TAKING THE KIDS : Flight Delayed? Ask About Airport Play Area : San Jose, Denver and other cities have created alternatives to buying children snacks for hours while waiting for a plane.
- Adult-Onset Diabetes Tied to Abdominal Fat
- Norse Harley Loves His Hog
- New Zoning Law to Be Explained at Workshop
- Cult Member Appears to Suffer Gangrene : Standoff: The injured woman is one of four hurt in the Feb. 28 gunfight with federal agents. The wounded appear to be relying on home remedies.
- Australia Reelects Labor Party Government Led by Keating
- Hitting It Big With Miniature Farm Animals : Pets: Intrigued by cattle as housemates? Remember, there's a difference between a doggy and a little dogie.
- Wired for Sound, but Plugged Out
- Kings' Games Against Flyers, Sabres Remain in Doubt, According to Team
- Jackson Saves Day for Serra, 69-67 : Division IV: His rebound and basket off a missed shot sends the Cavaliers to the state tournament.
- St. Bernard Girls Win Easily, 51-22 : Division IV: Joi Turner scores 15 points and the Vikings' defense does the rest in win over Valley Christian.
- ANGELS : Stopper Gone, and Setup Men Serving It Up
- WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP : UC Santa Barbara Upsets Hawaii
- PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Stronger Mater Dei Disarms Tustin, 10-5
- Tiniest Aggie Wins Battle of Threes
- HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL WESTSIDE TOURNAMENT
- GOLF ROUNDUP : Weather Warms, Nichols Heats Up With 68
- A New Look at Today's Woman (and Bad Girls)
- Jury Awards $103,000 to Black Refused Service at South Carolina Restaurant
- Modern Monterrey Sculpts a Colorful Future : Mexico's third-largest city delights visitors, on business and otherwise, with exuberance and style.
- CUDAHY : City's First Recall Vote Is Tuesday
- * Frank R. Creed; Former Customs Bureau Official
- Talking Computer Assists Blind Student
- SOUTH-CENTRAL : Smog-Test Mechanic Pleads No Contest
- Developer Takes Over Post
- BASKETBALL / STATE JUNIOR COLLEGE QUARTERFINALS : Trade Tech Loss a Heartbreaker
- Did Atlantic City's Daring Gamble Make It a Pitiful Loser-by-the-Sea?
- Tension Builds as Gnatcatcher Decision Nears : Environment: Status of the tiny songbird will be known sometime this week. If listed as protected, it could impede development in low-lying coastal hills and scenic canyons.
- U.S. Cancels EC Talks
- Agoura Man Slain at Excavation Firm : Moorpark: Two men are seen fleeing after the victim is shot to death near the California 118-23 connector project.
- Let's Keep Juvenile Suspects Anonymous : They Must Have Every Opportunity to Change Their Ways as They Gain Maturity.
- Beauty Contested : Highways: Three Conejo Valley cities want a 16-mile stretch of the Ventura Freeway to be designated as scenic. But the state is skeptical.
- Carbajal Rallies, Knocks Out Gonzalez : Boxing: He earns second light-flyweight title after being knocked down twice. De La Hoya remains undefeated as lightweight.
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Millan's Three Hits Pace Fullerton in 7-3 Victory
- DODGERS : Hershiser's Fate Is a Windy Pity
- Bailey Has Dream to Show NFL Is a Rainbow Coalition
- MOVIES : Bridget Fonda, With a Bullet : After four films in less than two years, the actress decided to go for the action in a remake of "La Femme Nikita"--will it pay off?
- BOYLE HEIGHTS : Owners Facing Trial on Hotel Violations
- Man Punches Attorneys for Sony, Jackson After Judge Dismisses Suit
- Cal Poly Pomona Wins Regional
- Monarchs Win With a Big Push : Division III: Morningside holds off South Torrance, 91-82, with a 9-2 run in last 33 seconds.
- Bruins Buried in Sand : UCLA: Mills scores 28 points and sixth-ranked Arizona rolls to 99-80 victory in Pac-10 finale.
- Pro Football
- Speed Skating
- MUSIC : Classical, Yet Unclassifiable : The Brodsky Quartet imbues chamber music with a rousing sense of garage band enthusiasm, and its collaboration with Elvis Costello, 'The Juliet Letters,' may have just whetted the foursome's appetite for adventure
- FICTION
- '92 Saw Steep Decline in Sales of Million-Dollar-Plus Homes
- Black Beans and Cabbage : THE FOURTEEN SISTERS OF EMILIO MONTEZ O'BRIEN, <i> By Oscar Hijuelos (Farrar, Straus & Giroux: $21; 484 pp.)</i>
- BOYS' ROUNDUP : Morningside Gets Past South Torrance, 91-82
- COUNTY VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS : Esperanza Wins Title, but No. 1 Is Still at Stake
- Crenshaw Beats Mater Dei, 63-61 : Division I boys: Last-second basket eliminates the Monarchs. Cougars advance to the State final.
- While Chef's at Play, Star Goes Away
- VIOLENCE FOR VIOLENCE'S SAKES : Killer at Large : A VIOLENT ACT, <i> By Alec Wilkinson (Alfred A. Knopf: $22; 226 pp.)</i>
- President's Reforms Stun South Koreans : Politics: Kim Young Sam promised changes. But their pace has surprised his admirers and critics alike.
- SOUTH-CENTRAL : Foster Home Loses License; Abuse Cited
- HARVARD HEIGHTS : Neighborhood Cleanup Pays Off
- BASEBALL : Jackson, Verbum Dei Dominate Hollywood
- Somalia Now Laboratory for Relief Efforts : Africa: The starvation and dying have abated. But the question remains whether outside aid can restore the nation's self-sufficiency.
- Board Votes to Beef Up Bus Security : Transportation: RTD asks Metropolitan Transit Authority for 132 new police officers. Since 1988, bus-related crime has increased 350%, according to a City Times report.
- Seat Belt Bill Urged as Memorial to Son, 15 : Safety: Teen-ager's mother teams up with assemblyman to advocate restraints for people riding in the back of pickup trucks.
- Chicago Art Institute Hails Jewelry Collection
- Runners Spring Into Action for Girl, Family : Support: Jessica Wendrick, who was homeless while training for the L.A. Marathon, has been swamped with gifts. She, her mother and sisters now have an apartment.
- Sweet dreams are made of these.Mounds, yea,...
- Standard Pacific to Redeem Debentures
- O.C. Companies Weigh Fairness of U.S.-Mexico Free Trade Pact : Border: Unions fear the agreement could cost American jobs. But high-tech and service industries expect to benefit.
- BOYS' BASKETBALL / DIVISION I REGIONAL SEMIFINAL : Cougars Edge Out Huntington Beach
- STATE REGIONAL BASKETBALL QUARTERFINALS : Verbum Dei Hammered in Division IV Playoffs
- Well-Connected Company Dominates Riot Cleanup : Rebuild: More money is spent on firm's management than on demolition. Officials say program is beneficial.
- SOUTH : KJLH Gives Youths On-the-Air Training
- Harvey Mudd College Names Vice President
- Blacks Exploring Ways to Trace Their Ancestry
- Koreas Place Troops on Alert as Tension Rises
- Belgian Musician Plans Cow Concert
- Avarice Unbound : HBO MOVIE ABOUT THE NABISCO BUYOUT OFFERS GREED ON THE OUTSIDE, FARCE ON THE INSIDE
- Fired Police Trainee Claims Harassment, Files Complaint
- Clinton Can't Count on Beijing's Old Men Dying : China: In formulating policy, the President must recognize that its leaders are more prosperous and entrenched than ever.
- Former Political Kingmaker Faces Tax Charges in Japan
- With Variable Annuities, the Details Vary Too
- Actress Hears Desert's Call
- THE WAY I SEE IT by...
- Historic Marin County Walk, Stone Age to Rock
- THE MOVIE THAT CHANGED MY LIFE ...
- OLD MASTERS OF THE WEST by...
- State Preservation Foundation Honors Southland Projects : State Preservation Foundation Honors Five Projects in Southland Region
- Recovery May Still Falter, Greenspan Warns
- Bonds of History Give Hanoi a French Flavor : Vietnam: Although they threw out their colonial rulers, they still savor the cultural connection.
- Walls Become Props as Owners Figure Out How to Rebuild
- IN THE Name of God : The dark side of Religion
- May Luck of the Irish Be Better for Today's Immigrants
- Taft High Ekes Out Win in 'Super Quiz'
- Mars Exploration Depends on Joint Missions : Space: In an era of shrinking budgets, scientists say international cooperation is essential. Russia and the United States have shown that such efforts can succeed.
- 'Sustainable Development' May Mean Arrested Development for Economy
- CUT YOUR UTILITY BILLS : New Range Vents Quiet, Efficient
- New Column for First-Time Buyers
- THE BIZ : Music to Laugh By
- USC to Honor Orange County Architect
- Face-to-Facemask With Colorful Maui Sea Life : Hawaii Snorkelers Explore Marine Wonders Within Crater of Molokini Islet
- Homeownership Dreams Come True for Four Families
- Medical Wonders : MRIs Save Lives but Cost Millions--and Does the Medical Community Need So Many?
- Defense Downsizing Creates Need for GI Bill-Type Aid for Industry Victims
- TASTE OF TRAVEL : Floating Down the Rio Grande, Wineglass in Hand : San Antonio chef makes a sideline of wilderness journeys where the food vies with nature for richness and variety.
- How to Play It Safe in Foreign Lands : In countries with safety standards quite different from our own, travelers must take responsibility for their own well-being.
- L.A. SPEAK
- WHO'S AFRAID OF THE BIG BAD TUBE? : GUESS WHAT: TV'S NOT MAKING OUR KIDS STUPID
- STATE REGIONAL BASKETBALL QUARTERFINALS : Crenshaw Buries Simi Valley
- Kohl, Others Reach Accord on Paying for German Unity
- 21 Sent to Hospitals After 33-Car Crash on Slippery I-80 Near Reno
- Caring for Kids Comes of Age : Ranks of O.C. Children Turn Baby-Sitting Into Certified Business
- Inexperienced Albania Striving for Democracy
- This children's hour is really for parents already and those soon to be
- Conservancy to Receive Land From Getty Trust
- Fixed-Rate Mortgages Rise Slightly to 7.47%
- Front-Runners Expected to Emerge From Early Contenders for Carson Council Seat
- Two Rappers Held in Assault
- On Transportation: Three for the Road : The System is Only as Good as Its Weakest Links
- Warm and Fuzzy
- HUNTINGTON PARK : Councilman Faces Campaign Fines
- Abortion Foes Target Doctors for Harassment
- For Minor Medical Problems, Dial Front Desk : New physician services are aimed at vacationers. A doctor's hotel visit can cost less than a trip to the emergency room.
- CREATURE FEATURE : Next, a Personal Trainer
- OLD World, NEW Mission : No, this isn't a palace in Spain. It's a hotel in Riverside. The historic Mission Inn has Reopened after a $40-million-plus renovation. But is it worth a stay?
- THE WORD : Cries and Whispers
- West Covina : Hillside Destruction at Issue
- Area Muslims Fear Reprisals on Bombing
- Gallery : An Ocean in Motion
- Aussie Army to Test 10,000 Feet for Perfect Boot
- On View : A New Dey : HER 'LAW' JOB OVER, ACTRESS FINDS TIME TO PLAY A CRACK MOTHER AND STAR IN SITCOM
- EAST LOS ANGELES : Parents Drafted to Attack Dropout Rate
- Free Home Security Devices Are Offered
- Dutch Take Offensive on Legalizing 'Soft' Drugs : Holland: Such action may seem unlikely at a time when removal of the European Community's internal customs barriers inspires fear of an explosion in narcotics traffic.
- 200 Die in 13 Synchronized Bombay Bombings : India: Panic spreads as explosions injure 1,100, rock skyscrapers, stock exchange, hotels, airline's headquarters, suburbs.
- Judicial L.A.: South Africa Without the Formality : Law: From Municipal Court on up to the state Supreme Court, there are virtually no black judges. Wilson has yet to appoint an African-American.
- There's No Reason to Celebrate the 'End' of the Seven-Year Drought : Water: It's a serious mistake to think of rainfall in terms of averages and cycles, according to recent and prehistoric data. Scarcity is still our future.
- COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS : 2 Scholarships Open to Women
- COUNTYWIDE : Man Arrested After 9-Hour Standoff
- TRAVEL INSIDER : How to Improve LAX? Readers Present Views : Transportation: New airport manager answers critics and offers some of his own proposals and solutions.
- Their Royal Mess Has British Taking Bets
- U.S. Gets Help Tracking Bank Moves in Bombing
- Scratch Those Seedy Pool Halls; Upscale Parlors Are Running the Table
- No Time to Cry : 3 Teen-Agers, One the Mother of Triplets, Talk About Their Lives and Their Children
- French Highway Said to Swallow KGB Treasure
- Let God Judge the Murderer of Abortion Doctor, Minister Says
- German Tourist Newest Slaying Victim in Florida, Fifth in Last Two Months
- Opera Singers, Students to Perform 'Pied Piper'
- Tahoe Towns Grapple With a Big City Problem--Gangs
- 'Blizzard of '93' Leaves 42 Dead as Snow, Tornadoes Rake East : Storm: Like a cold slap, gale-force 'monster' stuns millions. Power outages, damages are spread from Maine to Florida. Clinton calls out emergency team.
- Practicing Inclusion, Consensus: Clinton's Feminization of Politics : Tactics: Most politicians display a 'feminine' side, but this President is in a different league. Rock 'n' roll could have something to do with it.
- Public Safety Chief's Resignation Sought; Severance at Issue : Hermosa Beach: Steve Wisniewski is accused of several improprieties, one involving the swap of city weapons with a Southland gun dealer. He is now on paid administrative leave.
- U.S. to Close Air Base
- Commentary : FROM SCHOOLS TO TRUCK STOPS, 'PLACE-BASED MEDIA' FLOURISH
- The Man From Snowy River (KTLA Sunday...
- $124,000 Awarded for Study of Immigrants
- A summary of selected City Hall actions affecting Central Los Angeles in the past week.
- Issue: Was the City Council Justified in Approving the Use of Pepper Spray on People Who Resist Arrest?
- Tax Hike Will Fund Mosquito Abatement
- The Golden Years Glow in Orange County : But Some Questions Remain and an Unlucky Few Have Fallen Through the Cracks
- Vietnamese Soul Singer : Blond Dalena Croons Like a Native--Almost
- DALE LOVES SOPHIE TO DEATH by...
- THE Sign Handlers : Market Perspective of Firms Who Install, Remove Realty Signs
- Ways to Reduce Your Chances of Being Audited
- Owner-Manager Assn. Elects Ewing President
- Thrills of Tokyo, Chills of Planning
- LOCAL ELECTIONS / L.A. CITY COUNCIL : 5th District Candidates Talk It Up : Politics: In an appearance before a group of senior citizens, Zev Yaroslavsky and challenger Laura Lake square off on credibility issues.
- 'I Wanted Somebody to Love' : L.A. County's teen birthrate is soaring above the national average. Growing numbers of girls, some as young as 13, say they are having babies because their own childhoods--and hopes for the futre--are so bleak.
- Profile : Breaking Away : TRACY POLLAN FINDS A PART THAT'S HER DEPARTURE: A CRAFTY KILLER
- 'Youthfest 90660' Beats TV Any Day
- Hudson Clinic's Emergency : Caseload Up 30% Since Shooting at County-USC Urgent Care Unit
- TENNIS : Shatto Park Fares Well in Tourney
- DELFEAYO MARSALIS : Bravo for Jazz
- Just Say Goodby to All Those Jobs? : State looks to be clobbered by base closings
- With Free Agency Won, NFLPA Ready to Recertify as a Union
- Oxnard Library Gets Reading Program Grant
- Oscars Oscars Read All About 'Em
- Legal Systems Handle Euthanasia Differently Around the Globe
- ECHO PARK : Finer's Prepares for a Final Sale
- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
- AIDS Victim Was Able to Find a Family Outside His Own
- Coastal Sage: A Vanishing Habitat
- 10 Leave Disneyland for Hospital After Repellent Is Sprayed
- Fighting Gangs and Reclaiming Parks : City Atty. Hahn is right to target--carefully and constitutionally--a specific, troubled case
- Parade Draws Thousands Eager to Wear Their Green : Ventura: Spectator participation and a diverse field of entries add a whimsical tone to city's 5th annual salute to St. Patrick.
- LOCAL ELECTIONS / L.A. MAYOR : Ethics Panel Draws Line at Art Given to Wachs
- Overworked INS Office Lets Most Illegals Stay : Immigration: The Border Patrol deports 'criminal aliens.' Undocumented workers forced from jobs often remain here.
- Smart Missiles, Dumb Media : MARTYRS' DAY: Chronicle of a Small War, <i> By Michael Kelly (Random House: $23; 351 pp.)</i>
- MID-CITY : Student Wins With Vision of Harmony
- Schools Fight Expansion at Youth Center : Education: District officials say a shortage of special education funds will put a strain on their budget if six more foster children are allowed to stay at the Eggleston home.
- Veterans Ida Lupino and Don Ameche are...
- A Subtle Way to Generate City Revenue : Finances: The utility tax is gaining popularity. It's easy to administer and doesn't require the approval of voters.
- The '80s: 'Greenhouse for Teen Pregnancy'
- LITTLE TOKYO : Dance Hall Permit Decision Delayed
- WITH AN EYE ON ... : Tammy Lauren's 'Homefront" is a dream compared to the homes of kids she reaches
- Against the Trend : In Era of Co-Ed Schools, Chrysalis Is for Girls Only
- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
- Wartime Lovers Reunited After Separation of 29 Years
- People Illustrated : Tattoos: Hundreds of living canvases are parading cheek by jowl at their national convention, where no emotion is too obscure to find an epidermal outlet.
- The Big Trail (AMC Sunday at 7:30...
- Beverly Hills Resident Honored as Los Angeles' Irishman of the Year
- Perot Attacks Clinton Budget in USC Speech : Rally: Former presidential candidate says President's plan will boost U.S. debt by $1 trillion. He encourages students to join his organization.
- Chadwick Falls With the Game on Line : Division V: Brethren Christian's Richard Mendoza makes a free throw with four seconds left to beat the Dolphins, 47-46.
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL NATIONAL ROUNDUP : No. 1 North Carolina Beats Virginia