- PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : La Habra Beats El Toro, Meets Kennedy in Final
- Boxing
- Pro Basketball
- Boxing
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : White Sox and Raines Top the Twins, 10-5
- PREP ROUNDUP : Los Alamitos Is a Winner in Las Vegas
- O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEW : Crowell Sets a New Gold Standard
- NPR's Wang to Join ABC Beijing Bureau
- THEATER REVIEWS : Fading 'Superstar' : After Fascinating Start, Production of Play--Which Hasn't Worn Well--Becomes Muddled
- MOVIES - April 7, 1993
- MOVIE REVIEWS : A Laughably Implausible 'Proposal'
- MOVIES - April 7, 1993
- MOVIE REVIEWS : 'The Sandlot': A Grand Slam of Cliches
- O.C. MUSIC / CHRIS PASLES : Philharmonic Society Plans for Financial Freedom
- TV Ratings : Oscar Telecast Powers ABC to the Top of the Heap
- CBS Scores Big With College Basketball Ratings
- TELEVISION - April 7, 1993
- OTHER NEWS - April 7, 1993
- EMPIRICAL MEMORIES: J.T. Snow, who hit a...
- PASTOR'S PLAN: Stephen Mather, pastor of Anaheim's...
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Clinton's Fortunes May Rise or Fall on Filibuster : Senate: Lawmakers say if GOP can block President's stimulus plan, the rest of his policy agenda may also fail.
- Lynwood City Employee Held in Slaying of Official's Husband : Crime: Authorities find assault weapons at home of suspect, who works as graffiti remover. Deputies will not discuss possible motive.
- Owner Partially Paralyzed When Carjacker Crashes Pickup : Robbery: Victim apparently jumped into back of truck after it was taken by gunman. It is unclear whether injuries are permanent, hospital officials say.
- PacBell May Face Fine for Fee 'Abuses' : Telephones: A judge recommends the firm pay $65 million for improper late charges. Ruling must be upheld.
- FBI Opens Water District Inquiry : Contracting: Agents question whether officials broke federal law in accepting gifts from firms that did work for Santa Margarita District.
- Possible Misconduct by Water District Officials Investigated : Ethics: FBI looks into dealings of two top managers who received thousands of dollars from companies that won contracts. They deny any wrongdoing.
- Germany Warns Travelers Who Plan to Visit Florida : Tourism: Recent murders prompt first such advisory for a U.S. area. State scrambles to provide protection.
- Foothill Group Fund Raises $432 Million
- Practical Cuts Modem Prices
- TSL Holdings Joins With German ASI Company
- Prudential Changes Its Stance on Funds
- Cheesecake Factory Files to Sell Shares
- Zenith National Insurance Corp.
- Lockheed to Redeem $200 Million in Notes
- Insurance Auto Auctions to Buy Oregon-Based Firm
- Identity Card Could Be Part of Health Plan
- Bay Area Becomes Sister Cities Site for Rival Tribes
- GARDEN GROVE : Work Begins on New Soccer Arena at Park
- SIMI VALLEY : Man, 18, Sentenced for Resisting Arrest
- Driver in Fatal Incident Says Witnesses Beat Him
- Zavala Retains His Title in Draw With Gomez
- Aiming for Laughs : 'Man Bites Dog' Stalks a Killer as Viewers Chortle
- TransWorld Bancorp Declares 5% Dividend
- Ironman Magazine Moves to Oxnard Headquarters
- Area Business Leaders Increasingly Optimistic
- Suspects Describe Alleged Abu Nidal Plans
- Wet Winter Raises Encephalitis Fears : Disease: Rainfall may produce a record number of mosquitoes, which carry the untreatable virus. Authorities are trying to keep track of the pests despite slashed budgets.
- Foreign Minister Quits in Japan, Cites Ill Health
- ISLAM RISING : The Times Poll : What Do We Think of Islam?
- $1.6 Billion for Russia Backed in Congress : Foreign aid: But Clinton faces a harder sell when he asks lawmakers for additional funding.
- 6 County Parks Damaged or Closed by Storms Will All Soon Be Back in Business
- COSTA MESA : Note Left by Killer of Wife, Son, Self
- That girl: The editors of "Mondo Barbie"...
- Business Forum Attempts Exercise to Trim City's Budget : Van Nuys: The goal of the event was to come up with $550 million in recommended cuts. They will be delivered to the City Council Thursday.
- Dornan May Make '96 Run for President : Politics: The combative conservative congressman says he probably won't campaign for reelection--a move that would set off a scramble for his seat.
- WORLD SPORTS SCENE / RANDY HARVEY : IOC Wants to Put Professionals in Place
- After Setback, It's Time for Smart Cable
- ART REVIEW : Duncan Phillips Collection: Romantic Idealism Led Astray
- Voice Powered Plans Expanded 'Informercial'
- NMB Technologies Inc. has named Myron D....
- ISLAM RISING : Ideology : Muslims Open Up to Modern World : The faith's activists draw the headlines, but even in theocratic Iran the broader movement is engaged in less visible efforts to meld religion with secular life.
- ISLAM RISING : The Faith : DEFINITIONS
- Let the Working Class Take Charge : Mayor's race: Our problems stem from a global crisis in the capitalist system; the solutions lie in global unity of workers.
- SHERMAN OAKS : De Niro Has No Obligation to Support Singer's Child
- Wild Welcome : Two New Regional Parks Will Finally Open to the Public
- Jail Separates Anglo Inmates for Fear of Post-Verdict Attacks : Castaic: Action is aimed at protecting whites. Racial violence followed last year's King beating trial acquittals.
- Forget History--Marlins Simply Enjoy the Victory : Dodgers: Florida gets 10 hits against Hershiser in five innings and wins, 6-3, in its debut.
- UCLA's Miller Sentenced to Diversion Program
- Tennis
- Bruce Lee Clip, Son's Death Seen as Hauntingly Alike : Movies: Scene from 'Game of Death' is similar to real-life one that killed the martial arts star's only son, 28-year-old actor Brandon Lee.
- ISLAM RISING : The Thinkers
- Pinky Lee; Vaudevillian Became Children's TV Host
- ISLAM RISING : The Staff for 'Islam Rising'
- DATELINE: MIAMI : Back to Turmoil as Usual With Cuba the Focus : The violence, tension and fiery rhetoric have returned as economic conditions worsen on the island and Castro talks of retirement.
- ISLAM RISING : Palestinians : Competing Visions of a Future State : A growing number in the Israeli-occupied territories look to the Koran as a political guide, worrying activists who want a secular Palestine.
- Shuttle Launch Is Aborted With 11 Seconds Left
- Mixing Ingredients of Safety and Convenience
- Italy's Scandal Probe Names 2 Ex-Premiers
- HIV-Infected Haitian Refugees Sent to U.S. From Guantanamo
- Gulag Survivor Turns 112
- ISLAM RISING : Militants : Conspiracy Theories Remain Just That--Theories : There have been nearly a dozen failed attempts by Western-style governments to document an alleged worldwide drive to spread Islamic rule through violence.
- Countywide : Child Abuse Council Schedules Activities
- LOS ANGELES : Korenstein Seeks End to Year-Round Schools
- VENTURA : School to Restore Off-Campus Passes
- PACOIMA : Youth Arrested in Slaying of Girl
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP GAME : Crown Fits Tar Heels to a T : Final: Technical foul on Webber for illegal timeout seals North Carolina's victory, 77-71. Williams is MVP.
- Umphrey Ready for Last Shot
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Maddux Braves the Boos, Overmatches the Cubs, 1-0
- There's No Place the Kids Can Hide : '93 preview: Angels have no veterans to rely on, so Salmon, Snow and Easley must be ready.
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : UC Irvine Wins Its Golf Invitational
- MUSIC
- Carter Hawley Hale Stores Inc., the parent...
- Ruling Means Condo Owners Should Review Insurance
- Standard Logic Merger: Standard Logic Inc., an...
- HEALTH CARE : Visiting Nurses Assn. Hopes to Strengthen Itself Through Merger
- WORLD IN BRIEF : SOUTH AFRICA : 10 ANC Supporters Killed in Night Raid
- Meals on Wheels : It may not be safe, but in Southern California mobile gastronomy is a way of life. Drivers have become adept at turning their cars into rolling fast-food feeders.
- Street Extension Plan to Be Opposed
- Democrats Giving Up on Jobs Bill--for Now : Senate: Locked in impasse with GOP, they agree to recess, after failing in efforts to reach a compromise.
- NHL : Verbeek's Goal Beats Rangers
- UAL Corp., the parent company of United...
- HEALTH CARE
- Rocketdyne Awaiting Decision on Programs : Aerospace: Concerns about funding for two key projects contribute to cloudy future for major Valley employer.
- Iran Extends Reach of Its Aid to Islamic Groups : Muslims: Funds now go to Bosnia and Algeria, experts say. Money also is flowing to many activities in other regions.
- The Rev. Emily Stevens Hall; Pioneering Priest
- NEWBURY PARK : Toddler Drowns in Back-Yard Spa
- Early Tests Helped Baseball Team Get Team Concept Going
- Richards Jilts Rams for Deal With Lions : Football: Miscommunication leaves team executive waiting for free agent who was not going to show up.
- MUSIC REVIEW : Blocker, Mehta Sparkle With Youth Symphony
- BUENA PARK : Police, Firefighter Pacts Get City OK
- The Trashman Cometh : Santa Paula: Citywide curbside collection is proposed to help meet state waste-reduction requirements. Officials brace for rural residents' complaints over $18 monthly fees.
- City Fees Waived for 4th of July Parade
- Cases Against Pair to Be Consolidated
- MISSION VIEJO : Tentative Pact With College Faculty OKd
- School Board Moves Toward Ratifying Teachers Pact : Education: The action follows union's threatened lawsuit over delay. The district says a worsening financial picture has complicated the ability to honor the contract.
- Yeltsin's Big Test Still Lies Ahead : April 25 referendum the key, even after Vancouver summit
- Developer's Son Is Arrested : Charge: George L. Argyros Jr. allegedly used sheriff's medallion to force driver off Idaho road.
- Weekend Box Office : 4 Oscars Give 'Unforgiven' a Boost
- THEATER REVIEW : A Florid Yoakam Can't Lift 'Rapture'
- The Wallace Collection: Sound the Trumpets! : Music: The London-based eight-member ensemble will present an 'aural feast' tonight at the Irvine Barclay.
- HEALTH CARE
- Jack Cummings, a 30-year veteran of the...
- Jet Crashes in Guatemala City
- ISLAM RISING : Foreign Policy : West Debates Muslim Surge : The faith's expanded reach intensifies the search for a modus vivendi after years of strain.
- Fireworks Kill 5 in India
- WESTMINSTER : Council OKs Hiring of 2 Police Officers
- Court OKs Briseno Tape at King Trial : Ruling: But prosecution victory is blunted by defense move that could bar part of officer's testimony given during state trial. Case could go to jury this weekend.
- It's a Little Early to Forgive : Salvadoran president seems ready to let those accused of war atrocities go scot-free
- FULLERTON : Council to Discuss Senior Housing Plan
- LOCAL ELECTIONS / L.A. MAYOR : Coalition Stresses Plight of Inner City : Politics: Environmental Justice Forum urges candidates to take into account ethnic and low-income citizens in decisions on future development.
- Countywide : Property Taxes Are Due Monday
- OXNARD : Second Feeder Airline Links Oxnard Airport With LAX Flights
- GLENDALE : Man Looking for Van Finds It--When It Hits Him
- Countywide : Opening of CHOC Wing Celebrated
- FIGURE SKATING : Case of Pros, Ams and Pro-Ams
- Schott Hears Cheers Before, After Reds Win : Baseball: Cincinnati fans show their support for suspended owner. Rijo pitches eight shutout innings and beats Expos.
- Right Start to Stop Making 2 Product Claims
- Siemens Pacesetter Inc., a leading producer of...
- Bond Fund Party Runs Out of Juice : Investment: Owners enjoyed hefty first-quarter profits. But with rates rising, what now?
- Cigarettes Don't Cut Mustard at Ballparks
- Strong Winds Delay Launch of Space Shuttle
- Television Marriage Made in Heaven? : Broadcasting: Pat Robertson's buyout of MTM Entertainment made unlikely bedfellows. But the evangelist may have saved the company.
- Energy Dept. Budget Would Eliminate Thousands of Jobs : Priorities: While nuclear arms output would be slashed, focus shifts to the environment, efficient power sources.
- FBI Says Amen to Drifter Who Left Standoff
- SCIENCE : Tundra's Carbon Dioxide Emissions May Spur Warming
- Shells Kill 20 Civilians, Azerbaijan Says
- LOS ANGELES : Writer Sentenced for Selling Fake Star Stories to Tabloids
- Countywide : Electric Shuttle Bus Starts Airport Run
- TARZANA : Group Offers Metal Detectors to Schools
- Funding Cuts, Legislation Threaten Legal Services Programs for Poor
- Pastor Suspended After Allegations of Misconduct
- LOS ANGELES : Juror Leaves in Middle of Murder Trial Deliberations
- Clearance Given for Airport Ad Campaign
- Speeders to Find Computers Are Just the Ticket : Technology: In a move to save time and cut paperwork, Oxnard police will become the state's second agency to use hand-held key pads to issue traffic citations.
- Seeking Solace in the Game : Twins Who Left War-Torn Nicaragua Discover a New Life Playing Baseball, Football at Estancia
- Golf's Most Revered Course Can Be Downright Devilish
- Jets Trade O'Brien to Green Bay
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP GAME : No One Shoots Finer for North Carolina Than Williams
- Ducks Shopping for Minor League Affiliate
- ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW : Disneyland's Latest Wow : 'Aladdin's Royal Caravan' a Spectacular Re-Creation From Film
- TV REVIEWS : 'Miracle Child' Revisits the Magic of the Family Movie
- Packard Bell, the Chatsworth supplier of personal...
- Spear Financial Services Reports 4th-Quarter Loss
- Dan Halsted has been named senior vice...
- Benton Oil Reports Loss in 4th Quarter
- Paying at the Pump Makes Sense : Auto insurance: Several plans would provide universal coverage via a gasoline tax.
- Francis P. Shanahan has joined Farmers Group...
- Gateway Will Add 3 Directors to Resolve Proxy Fight
- Jesse Sperry was named vice president of...
- Nestle SA Plans to Sell Stouffer Hotel Holdings
- Life and Death by the Beach
- Damage-Control Steps Taken by Water District : Probe: Santa Margarita board hires a consultant, drafts a code of conduct and sets tentative expense limits.
- New Ads for 4 Candidates
- Schools Chief Urges End to 9th-Grade Plan : Education: Officials in Acton and Agua Dulce want to begin a local program this fall. The county may block that move.
- LONG BEACH : 2 Men Killed, 1 Wounded in Drive-By Shooting
- Chris Clark
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP GAME : And, if Jordan's Mom Had Her Way . . .
- Meet Is Back on the Right Track
- Glenfed Inc. Places Last in Shareholder Survey
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Experts Play Down the Threat of Inflation : They Say That Recent Price Increases Are the Result of Natural Events
- Medical Properties Inc. Reports $743,000 Loss
- HEALTH CARE
- GM Names Wagoner as Head of Purchasing
- Applause Inc. to Market Teddy Tum Tum Products
- Camera Platforms Loses $1.09 Million in 1992
- King and Denny Beating Trials
- King and Denny Beating Trials
- Buckley on the Catholic Church
- Armed Texans
- Buckley on the Catholic Church
- King and Denny Beating Trials
- Buckley on the Catholic Church
- Pasadena Left Guessing About the Next Move of Councilman : Government: Isaac Richard, facing allegations of sexual assault and cocaine use, is hospitalized for treatment of a 'chemical imbalance.' Will he resign his seat or will he resume his council theatrics?
- Phone Books
- LOCAL ELECTIONS: L.A. MAYOR : Griego Puts Abortion in Forefront in Ad Barrage : Campaigns: The former deputy mayor plans to spend about $300,000 in a media push stressing the right to choose and aimed at women. Other candidates also step up their advertising.
- Buckley on the Catholic Church
- Buckley on the Catholic Church
- Buckley on the Catholic Church
- North Korea
- MOVIES - April 6, 1993
- Notes on a Scorecard - April 6, 1993
- Names in the News - April 6, 1993
- Names in the News - April 6, 1993
- TELEVISION - April 6, 1993
- TELEVISION - April 6, 1993
- TELEVISION - April 6, 1993
- BACK HOME: For 10 years the rich,...
- ISLAM RISING : United States : Muslims Enter American Mainstream : The second generation is at home with U.S. social and political norms and proud of its heritage. But it's worried about prejudice and misunderstanding.
- REROUTED: The Laguna North Neighborhood Assn. is...
- PATIENT READERS: How hot is novelist John...
- Thousand Oaks Office to Be Closed by Exxon
- Well-Crafted Malls : Artisans Say Renting Space to Sell Their Work Saves Time, Money
- Unilab to Divest Itself of Offices in Other States
- $1.6 Million Is Raised by Harmony Holdings
- Live Entertainment Sells Short-Term Notes
- National Medical Enterprises' rehabilitation hospital division has...
- RETAILING
- OTHER NEWS - April 6, 1993
- After 2-Year Climb, Local Stocks Post a Slight Gain : Market: An index of 91 companies rose only 2.9% compared to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which went up 4.1% in the first quarter.
- Holding Company to Strengthen Its 2 Banks : Finance: A critical federal review prompts changes in management and performance at Ventura County National Bancorp's subsidiaries.
- Rockwell to Enter Cellular Phone Market : Telecommunications: The Newport Beach division plans to manufacture components of units that use digital technology.
- Strong Car Results Boost Vehicle Sales 12% in Late March : Automobiles: Sales appear to recover from the blizzard-depressed levels of mid-month.
- Huntway's Loss Figure Is Increased Sharply : Finances: The Valencia-based liquid asphalt maker says that unless it refinances its debts, it may seek bankrutpcy.
- Syncor International Signs 2 Contracts
- Marquardt Spinoff Files for Chapter 11 Protection
- ENERGY
- Company Moves to Pick Up the Slack
- Sears Catalogue Closes Chapter in Small Town's Life : Retail: The 'Wish Book' store is the only source of mass-priced merchandise in Lone Pine, Calif. The outlet closes Monday.
- Hospital Acquisition: Community Psychiatric Centers in Laguna...
- PMT Signs Deal to Sell Newest Product in Japan
- Law Against Picketing Residences OKd
- VALENCIA : Amputee Gets $4.2 Million for Motorcycle Accident
- Exxon to Close Its County Operation : Thousand Oaks: The firm joins other oil giants that have reduced or eliminated their area presence in the past decade. The work force will relocate to Santa Barbara.
- VENTURA : Council Urges CSUN Separation
- Countywide : AIDS Walk Takes in Only 30% of Goal
- Transit Hub Near Disneyland Urged : Transportation: Coalition of local and state agencies and the Walt Disney Co. is lobbying for federal funding.
- PERSPECTIVE ON THE HOLOCAUST : History Will Survive Demjanjuk : His war-crimes conviction might be reversed because the Israeli court puts judicial fairness first.
- Obituaries : Elmer Nordstrom; Key Figure in Early Years of Store Chain
- Uncommon Meeting of Diverse People
- Decisions
- Man Receives 3-Year Term for Northridge Carjacking : Crime: North Hollywood resident is sentenced immediately after pleading guilty.
- Plan for Commuter Lanes Raises Questions : Paid single-occupant use of car-pool lanes bumps into lack of space and the reason for the system posing legal questions.
- 4 Teens Plead Not Guilty in Honor Student's Death
- ALISO VIEJO : School District OKs High-Tech Contract
- Reagan Joins Mulroney in Backing Aid to Russians : Simi Valley: The 2 Cold War conservatives give speeches in praise of each other. They tour the presidential library's display of artifacts.
- Woman Jailed for Fraud in Adoption Pacts : Courts: The Arkansas native gets the maximum term of 30 months for false promises to hand over unborn children to multiple adoptive parents.
- SUN VALLEY : Restaurant Gains Panel's Support
- School District Not Liable in Football Injury
- S.F. Railway Service Restored After Crash
- Obituaries - April 6, 1993
- THOUSAND OAKS : Science Author to Stage Experiments
- SILVERADO CANYON : Proceeds to Go for Fire Station Gear
- Camarillo : Trade Fair Theme Contest Sponsored
- Stanton : Judge: Nude Dancing Violates Ordinance
- ANALYSIS : COLLEGE BASKETBALL / NCAA MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP GAME : How to Make a Great Event a Greater Event
- Kesterson Pitches 15th Shutout for Saddleback
- VALLEY AREA ROUNDUP : Newbury Park Wins 7th in Row
- BASEBALL 1993 : A Guide to the Angels
- Miscellany
- COLUMN LEFT/ MICHAEL LERNER : Is Clinton Betraying His Promise? : Voters expecting a new politics of meaning are dismayed by signs of capitulation to power politics and technocrats.
- LAGUNA HILLS : Slain Executive's Parents Offer Reward
- Woman Killed in Apparent Carjacking in Alhambra : Crime: Gunman shoots her but does not get her car. The attack is the seventh such incident reported in the Los Angeles area within a month.
- VAN NUYS : Jury Told That Man Admitted Slaying
- LOS ANGELES : 21 Students Expelled for Carrying Weapons, Replicas
- Foothill Blues : LAPD: A disruptive renovation drives police to request moving to a temporary Lake View Terrace station. But controversy dogs the chosen site.
- Louisville High Wins State Mock Trial
- LOS ANGELES : Woman Sentenced for False Offers to Give Up Baby
- Authorities Seek 4 Rape Suspects
- STANTON : Best-Tended Homes to Get Recognition
- End to All-Year Schedule Is Sought : Education: Julie Korenstein and Mark Slavkin ask L.A. Unified school board to take steps to return to the traditional calendar year.
- Youth Shot in Gang Fight at Club Dies
- Countywide : Drills Planned for Earthquake Month
- SANTA PAULA : Trash Hauler Issued Commercial Permit
- Obituaries - April 6, 1993
- Custodian Enters Not Guilty Plea
- SANTA PAULA : City Rejects Plea to Waive Building Fees
- SIMI VALLEY : Council Extends Ban on Adult Businesses
- ACTON : Child Molester Gets 16-year Prison Term
- ANAHEIM : Residents to Receive Gang-Drug Leaflet
- Teaching Tolerance : School Workshops Start Fighting Racism in the Early Grades
- Conviction in Death of Daughter's Playmate Upheld
- ISLAM RISING : A New Vision for Mohammed's Faith
- Bradley Defends Trip to Europe as All Business
- BOOK REVIEW : Three Decades Later, Novel Still Engrosses : CHINA COURT, The Hours of a Country House by Rumer Godden ; William Morrow-Quill;$10; 336 pages
- How to Know What to Take for a Cold : Health: The choices of remedies are plenty. Here's a no-nonsense explanation about some of them.
- Clinton's 'Bloop' Opens Oriole Baseball Season
- ISLAM RISING : East Asia : Region Still a Land Apart : Indonesia, for instance, is world's largest Muslim nation. But society is more secular, and the faith mingles with Buddhist and Hindu traditions.
- ISLAM RISING : Law and Rights : The 'Blasphemous' Roar of a Mythical Lion : Pakistani writer's censorship case is a cause celebre for those who worry about the rising influence of Muslim fundamentalists on parliamentary democracy.
- Spur Posse Ushers Out Innocence
- Medicine Turning Its Attention to Women and Heart Disease : Health: After decades of believing heart-attack risks were greater for men, doctors now think differently. After menopause, experts say, the odds even out.
- For Passover, Israel's Jews Hold a Monopoly Bake Sale : Religion: Rabbis transfer leavened products to Arabs during festival. But Arabs have to give them back.
- 2 Threaten to Quit Delta Panel Over Wilson Action
- The Diet Duet Has Two Sizable Roles : Togetherness can have a profound impact on weight. And 'help' from a partner does not always have positive results.
- Islam Rising: A Resurgence of Faith
- Dornan May Run for President Instead of Seeking Reelection
- ISLAM RISING : From the Koran
- Designers' Very Mixed Bag : Mizrahi, Klein and Karan Present Some Genuine Gems--and Some Real Duds
- Mattel Inc. has promoted Frank Foretich to...
- Robin Russell has been named vice president...
- County Hotel Rates, Occupancy Decline