- The Book's The Thing
- 44 More Police to Ride Bus Lines : Transportation: The MTA will add 40 more buses, but riders will still be lucky to find seats on the nation's most crowded system.
- Facing College: How Parents Can Help : A freshman's feelings of freedom and maturity can be overwhelmed by doubts, insecurity and anxiety. Parents' emotional support--and lack of pressure--can make the experience less frustrating.
- Time for Sacramento to Join Smoking Fray : Rate of Firms Adopting Ban Shows Need for State Support
- El Segundo Wins Legion Opener
- NAMES AND NUMBERS
- Traveling Man : USC Defensive Coordinator Don Lindsey Has Compiled Quite a Resume
- These Two Have Been Our Lions in Winter
- NEW RELEASES : In Brief
- For Those With Time to Wander and Wonder
- CLOSE-UP : Mr. Sandman
- * Jeffrey D. Hoffman has been promoted...
- World IN BRIEF : GEORGIA : 'Bad Mood' Resulted in American's Death
- Cargo Flights Shouldn't Be Excess Baggage : * Everyone Suffers When Shippers Must Use Freeways Instead of John Wayne Airport
- Bradford O'Neil; Screenwriter Directed 'House of Correction'
- Verdict in on 1 of 2 Tried in Police Beating
- Rapist Menaced Sleeping Children of His Victim
- On View : Miller Time on TNT : THE PLAYWRIGHT PICKS ONE OF HIS LESSER-KNOWN DRAMAS FOR 'SCREENWORKS'
- Yellowstone Springs Back After Devastating Inferno : Ecology: Wildflowers, grass and lodgepole pine saplings have sprouted among the trees blackened five years ago. Lush thickets feed on ash- and nutrient-rich soil.
- INDUSTRY CHATTER: Word is that John Branca,...
- POP MUSIC : Two-Decade Countdown to Ecstasy : After a 19-year hiatus, those sophisticated, subversive jazz punks Walter Becker and Donald Fagen are back to do it again live, out on the road. It's not some kind of nostalgia sell-out thing, is it?
- Does Taper's Davidson Have an Heir Apparent? Let's Ask
- Tiptoeing Again
- Barney's Rubble
- Hermosa Beach Hurt by Parking Problems
- A 2nd Tragedy Follows Fatal Stabbing at ATM
- Turnout Disappointing on School Breakup Issue
- Requiem Sounds for Germany's World-Renowned Piano Manufacturer : Berlin: Composers have proclaimed Bechsteins 'superior to all others' and 'the most beautiful and most refined.' But the firm has filed for bankruptcy, victim of high costs, low demand, mass production.
- Phuket Critic
- Disneyland and Library Funding
- Rats! No Help Here
- CSUN Does Not Offer Instruction in Tagging
- KURTIS, ANGELO, JASON, JEFF, ALEX AND GABE
- Statement About Christian 'Aura' Found Troubling
- School Voucher Initiative Has Major Imperfections
- A Good Start on Indigent Health Care
- Unspent Riot Counseling Funds
- Air Force Crash Takes 13 Lives and Peace of Mind--on Technicality : Military: Survivors can't collect extra insurance benefits because policies did not take effect until 162 minutes after deaths. Dispute involves which time measurement to use--Greenwich Mean Time or local time?
- Misinformation
- We Can Do Business
- Warren Farrell's Myth: Victor or Victim?
- Support of Illegal Work Force Is Unethical
- Grad Students Need Not Apply to Area Colleges
- Residents' Say Needed on City's Plans
- Mayor Riordan
- The Doctor's in the House : Radio: On 'Loveline,' scholarly Dr. Drew dispenses advice on sex, drugs and heartache to teen-agers, and tolerates his crass disc jockey pal.
- Some Possible Reasons for Catalina's Decline
- 'Seinfeld's' Insensitivity
- No More Excuses for Breaking the Law
- Stand on Grades
- 12-Year Spending Spree by Board of Supervisors
- More Balanced View of School Budgets Needed
- Katz Is Good at Waffling
- Japan in a Flash
- Gun Control
- A Perspective on the Dangers of Drowning
- Our Patients, Families Say Otherwise
- Sino Perplexity
- Proposed General Plan in Diamond Bar
- Rehabilitation, Not Jails, Is the Answer
- 710 Freeway Link and Its Effect on Traffic
- CULTURAL AMNESIA
- The Music News of Madison County...
- KISS and Tell
- Unfortunate Truth About Nursing Homes
- Various Takeoffs on El Toro Conversion
- Concern for Cuts in Library Funds
- Pay Cut Urged for All City Staff, Not Just Police
- Using Bond Funds to Replace Existing Schools
- Anaheim Officer Is Not the Villain
- Doubts About Bid
- Representatives' Forum on Illegal Immigrants
- Smokers Have Become a Persecuted Minority
- Public Safety in Los Angeles
- NONFICTION - Aug. 22, 1993
- NONFICTION - Aug. 22, 1993
- NONFICTION - Aug. 22, 1993
- Clinton's Antitrust Chief Takes Tough New Look at Rules : Law: Reagan guidelines have been withdrawn. Despite staff cuts, the division aims to target foreign 'cartels.'
- An Accent on English in Jamaica : Mandeville has a relaxed pace, glorious weather and the neatness and order of a small British town.
- Agencies Probe Canyon Fire Deaths : Investigation: Fast-moving blaze killed two firefighters. Seal Beach resident is among two others critically injured.
- Intruders Linked to 11 Robberies : Crime: Police speculate the nighttime break-ins--in which residents are bound with phone cords--are the work of one group.
- The Tightest Race in the Shipping Business : Transit: Air cargo companies, battling traffic to get to the airport with overnight parcels, lobby for permission to fly out of John Wayne in Orange County.
- Officials Investigating Fatal Fire : Emergencies: Questions center on experience of crew and weather and safety conditions. 'It was a safe operation,' county inspector says.
- NOTEBOOK : Undefeated De La Hoya Seeks Win No. 9 as a Pro
- Inadequate Global Demand Should Be Clinton Job Summit Focus
- Distinguishing Art From Artif ice : IN THE REALM OF APPEARANCES : The Art of Andy Warhol<i> By John Yau (The Ecco Press: $19.95; 128 pp.) </i>
- * Robert J. Erra has been appointed...
- Middle Class Needs to Read Budget's Fine Print
- Want to Give Internet a Look-See? Here Are Some Starting Points
- * Connie Tolleson has been promoted to...
- * Donald L. Gorsch has joined Sutro...
- How to Tell If You're on Fast Track
- Politics as Simple as ABC : STRANGE BEDFELLOWS: TV Anchors, Talk-Show Hosts and Presidential Candidates in the Improbable Campaign of 1992, <i> By Thomas Rosenstiel (Hyperion: $24.59; 358 pp.)</i>
- FICTION
- Family: It's an Affair of the Heart
- It's Land of the Free--for Nonsmokers : Instead of bans in all restaurants, let the free market work, giving everyone a choice.
- Shed No Tax Tears for 'Small' Business : The 'small' business lobby is run by and for larger businesses; most truly small firms won't be hit be a tax hike.
- LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Stanley 'Tookie' Williams : The Crips Co-founder Now Realizes Violence Does Not Solve Anything
- PERSPECTIVE ON RELIGION : Catholics Go Their Own Way : Harassing the laity on marital sex arose in the last 70 years, going against the grain of a diverse church.
- MID-WILSHIRE : Youths to Join March on Washington '93
- CRENSHAW : Real Crimes Give Birth to Comic Hero
- Judge Throws Book at Lawyer, Orders a Copy
- World IN BRIEF : SOMALIA : Airport Closed to Commercial Traffic
- Trivia Can Obscure Problems : Issues that are changing the face of the city are getting short shrift by media preoccupied with mundane trouble such as Heidi Fleiss.
- Commentary : SO MANY CHANNELS, SO LITTLE TO WATCH
- Clinton's Policies Have FDR Rolling in His Grave : Presidency: The deficit obsession and higher taxes for the 'working rich' have brought Republicans back to life. Old Democratic lessons forgotten.
- Talk Is Cheap, and Also Valuable : Dispute Resolution Process Gains Popularity by Avoiding High Cost of Long Legal Battles
- Blessed Woman
- Retro : Magnum Force : DETECTIVE SHOW GAVE SELLECK HIS PLACE IN THE SUN
- WITH AN EYE ON ... : What 'Matters' to a 17-year-old actress making a future now
- Focus : Escape Routes : NBC LATHERS UP PRIME TIME WITH TWO SOAPY MINISERIES
- CRENSHAW : Job Activist Targets Black-Owned Firm
- Man Who Robbed Bank of America in Buena Park Sought
- Simians Have Rights Too, Activists Insist : Apes: United Nations is urged to adopt a declaration that would protect gorillas, orangutans and chimpanzees and prohibit torture, use in circuses and other entertainment.
- Monterey Park : Auxiliary Firefighters Hired
- Convoy Reaches S. Bosnia City--but Without Food
- Man Is Arrested in Suspected Hate Crime
- The United Nations Is on the Verge of Retreating in the Face of a Success : Cambodia: After years of bloodshed, a democratic government is near. Not extending the U.N. mandate would betray the people.
- TOURISM
- TOURISM : Knott's Is Extending Its Popular Discount Program for Locals
- Despite Accord, Backing Haiti's President Is Risky : Terror: Public displays of support for Aristide have been met with arrests, beatings and even executions.
- Ex-Coastal Member Seeks Leniency : Justice: Defense lawyers say Mark L. Nathanson has suffered considerably since his extortion conviction. Prosecutors call for a 5-year, 3-month prison term.
- Russia to Join NATO in Naval Exercises
- LA HABRA : City Sells Land to Boost Business Park
- THOUSAND OAKS : Seaver Appointed to Calleguas Board
- Woman Abducted by Gunmen : Crime: The two men also stole a pickup from a home in Riverside County. One suspect was arrested in Santa Ana after a shootout with police, the other escaped.
- Countywide : A Reunion to Distance the 'Shame'
- NORTHRIDGE : CSUN Sets Up 4-Year Degree Pledge Project
- Company to Donate Truck to Rescue Team
- Angels Stumble in 10th : Baseball: Two relievers give up five runs to the Brewers after Leftwich yields only four hits in nine innings.
- TOURISM
- PCC Group Inc.: The Brea holding company...
- No Working Vacation for the Clintons
- Doctor Is No Stranger to Physical Threats : Abortion: A pipe bomb severely damaged his clinic in 1986. His sign outside the rubble read, 'Hell, No. We Won't Go!' He's been frequent target of protests.
- Drug Smuggler Beheaded
- NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Casino Idea Floated to Spur Economy
- Ministers Get OK to Deliver Aid to Cuba
- Spin Doctors : Pool: Shooters converge on a Burbank hotel in hopes of racking up a billiards championship and $50,000. They say the game has become cleaner and greener.
- 4 Arrested in Insurance Car Crash Scheme
- NORTHRIDGE : CSUN Officials Plan a Lunch for Students
- MOORPARK : Council to Consider Other Sites for Park
- Neighbors' Cameras Focus on Truck Traffic at McDonald's : Simi Valley: Residents who lost fight to keep the restaurant out of the area are shooting pictures of the drivers' transgressions.
- Red Cross Says More Flood Help Needed
- Hurdlers Find Place in Spotlight : Track and field: Jackson sets world record in 110-meter race and Devers wins 100-meter event to accomplish rare double.
- InVitro International: The Irvine maker of product...
- Some of Builders Emporium Stores Might Be Closed : Retailing: Home-improvement chain still seeking buyer for its 97 outlets; 82 of them are in California and employ about 3,800 people.
- INTERIORS : Scraps From Past Yield Wealth of Potential
- Bosnia Victim Irma Off the Critical List
- An Activist Who Flew Close to the Flame of Violence : Abortion: The Oregon mother was known as committed, soft-spoken and frustrated. Her crusade led her to help a jailed clinic fire-bomber.
- Keep the Conflict Contained : Vicious Hezbollah attack stirs Middle East tensions anew
- Immigration Stance Helps Wilson's Rating
- OAK PARK : Time Limit for Meetings Is OKd
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Rancho Days Begins With Roping Contest
- Senate OKs Bill Requiring Data on Failure, Safety of Condoms
- NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Redevelopment Cap Expansion Fought
- LAGUNA HILLS : Hospice Plans Volunteer Training
- State Health Director Resigns
- LAGUNA BEACH : Site Found for AIDS Victims' Housing
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Disabled Students Celebrate With Prom
- A Classic Dash Makes All American Field
- Three's a Crowd for Frankel : Horse racing: Trainer finds himself with trio of front-runners in $1-million Pacific Classic. Best Pal is favored to win.
- ADVERTISING
- Advantage Life Products Inc.: The Laguna Hills...
- Courting Fresh Air, Light : Rooms With No Roofs Create Personal Vistas, Letting the Outdoors in Without Sacrificing Security or Privacy
- Judges Voice Anger Over Mandatory U.S. Sentences : Courts: Critics cite example of woman's 10-year term for first drug offense. But law has strong support.
- Iraq Condemns U.S. Air Strike on Missile Site
- 640 Acres on the Path to Becoming Parkland : Newbury Park: Last obstacles are removed for conservancy to buy Broome Ranch parcel for $4.2 million.
- 10 Seriously Hurt in Jail Brawl : Castaic: Fight at Peter J. Pitchess Honor Rancho reportedly occurred when African-Americans accused Latino inmates of stealing.
- Schools' Chief of Burbank Accused of Racial Bias : Education: Ex-employee files complaint that a memo on sexual harassment unfairly singled out Armenians and Mexicans.
- CANOGA PARK : Sports Project Fails to Satisfy Group's Critics
- Market Remains Slow
- Typhoid Is Latest Disease to Hit Russians
- Art Museum Director to Resign : Culture: Michael Shapiro, on job less than a year, cites LACMA's fiscal crisis. Uncertainty over future funding may hinder search for successor, some observers say.
- Moscow Demonstrations Illustrate Deep Divisions in Russian Society : Politics: As disparate rallies mark failed coup attempt two years ago, a formal request by President Yeltsin for early parliamentary elections is denied.
- NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON STATE : Euthanasia Group Assists in Suicide
- STUDIO CITY : Inquiry Reopened on Condos' Zoning
- GARDEN GROVE : District to Offer Free Immunizations
- Valley Babe Ruth Team Wins, 13-4
- Female Gymnasts Are Given Reprieve at UCLA : Gender equity: Bruin officials suspend decision to drop program after receiving lawyer's letter.
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Kirschke Counting on Playing Time
- Raider Defeat Has Shell in Rage : Pro football: Coach fumes after Colts win exhibition, 18-7.
- TV REVIEW : 'Living Single' on a Bumpy Road to Good Comedy
- ART REVIEW : The Gentle Enlightenment of Video Guru's 'Narrative' : Art: Bill Viola's newest environment is like an electronic, walk-in version of a Hindu mandala or a high-tech Buddhist prayer wheel that helps explore consciousness.
- Rabin Refrains From Counterattack in Lebanon : Mideast: Israeli leader holds to pact with Syria. Many had feared retaliation for nine soldiers' deaths.
- Commission Rules Butler Must Take Tests Before Bouts
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Players End Camp, Will Salute Troy
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : EXHIBITION GAMES : Elway Leads Broncos Past Dolphins
- TENNIS ROUNDUP : Sampras Loses No. 1 Ranking After Losing to Australian
- BASEBALL / JEFF FLETCHER : He Struck a Winning Formula
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Reds Get Howard From Indians
- Lightening Up: Humor as a Weapon Against AIDS : The arts: Until now, gay jokes and satire has been the first line of defense against bigots and bullies. The repartee is now being aimed at a far more insidious enemy.
- MUSIC REVIEW : Yakov Kreizberg Conducts Shostakovich Fifth at Bowl
- JAZZ ALBUM REVIEW : Saxophonist's CD Pays 'Tribute to Chet'
- U.S. Mexico Fund for Culture Backs 5 Southland Projects
- Smells Like Top 40? : As Alternative Music Gains Popularity, So Does KROQ Radio
- TV REVIEWS : HBO's 'Strapped' a Raw, Powerful Street Drama
- Lakers Say They Want Green, Disputing Claims of His Agent
- Carol Connors Debuts Song for Benefit Album
- No Hustler, but Archer Is No. 1 : Billiards: Hailing from a small town in Georgia, he comes to Burbank event a big-time champion.
- Pop Stars Rock-It Onto Pages of Comic Books : Publishing: Lita Ford, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne and World Domination transfer their images to a new stage.
- Producers' 'Free Keiko' Plan Criticized : Activism: Efforts to move the star of 'Willy' to an aquatic park disturbs environmentalists, who fear for the whale's health.
- Dispute Over Rogue River Filming Halfway Resolved
- THEATER REVIEW : The Sparkle That 'Ernie' Isn't
- Nintendo in New Video Game Alliance : Technology: Industry giant hooks up with Silicon Graphics, maker of computerized dinosaurs in 'Jurassic Park.'
- Comarco Inc.: The Anaheim provider of facility...
- W. L. Richardson; Gospel Singer
- Shiley Lawyer Counters Claim by Valve Recipient : Courts: Attorney's documents suggest Ruth Barillas suffered from depression years before she knew about the potentially faulty device.
- Pacific Sunwear of California Inc.: The Santa...
- BURBANK : Man Pleads Guilty to Razor Blade Assaults in Car Seats
- LAGUNA BEACH : Power Outage Snarls Traffic Downtown
- Concerts, Crowds Kick Off L.A. Festival : Arts: Middle Eastern, African-American and African cultures are featured.
- Prostitute Gets Life in Prison for Slaying : Courts: Kurt Karcher apologizes to the family of lawyer he strangled in 1992. The victim's wife, daughter urge harshest sentence.
- NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Youths Get Help Overcoming Addictions
- Travers Might Decide 3-Year-Old Champion
- Rowe Catches Moore, Wins Main at Ventura : Auto racing: Fillmore driver races to checkered flag after opponent blows tire three laps from finish.
- GOLF ROUNDUP : O'Meara Moves Into International Lead
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Rally in Seventh Moves Cubs Past Braves, 6-3
- WEEKEND TV : Actors Give Showtime, HBO Shows Direction
- NEWS ANALYSIS : AQMD Plan for Blue Skies Turns Hazy : Smog: Agency struggles to save the proposal that has been criticized by business and environmentalists.
- OJAI : Dedication of Trail Marred by Vandalism
- L.A.'s Future. Reasons for optimism : Oh So Lovely Signs of California Life : Economic upticks to counter the recession blues
- New Pastor to Be Installed Sunday
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Holzemer Gets Chance Tonight
- Rams' No. 1 Offense Will Get Longer Look : Pro football: Starters are expected to play well into third quarter of tonight's exhibition against Cleveland Browns.
- 2 Comics Sue Improv, Allege Illegal Use of Material : Lawsuit: Robert Shimmel and Carol Siskind say parts of their routines were recorded and distributed without their consent.
- Delay Can Paint You Into a Corner
- 6 Irvine Officers Face Disciplinary Action : Investigation: Police chief, city manager won't divulge nature of charges. They say three suspensions, with possible firings, are not connected to allegations of a sex club. Three others remain at work.
- Coach Recounts Demands Made on Brothers : Trial: Tennis instructor testifies that Jose Menendez was the worst parent he had ever encountered.
- Kidnaping Ends in Shootout
- LOS ANGELES : Police Shoot Gunman Abandoning Stolen Truck
- Retreat From AIDS : Spirituality: Thirty HIV patients find weeklong refuge from loneliness and pressure associated with the disease.
- Judge Delays Hearing in Adoption Custody Case : Courts: Couple who have cared for Michael, 2, since birth are ordered to enter mediation with boy's biological father.
- Exit the Mayor of Spring Street
- MOTOR RACING / VINCE KOWALICK : Brown Doesn't Become Unhinged When Facing a Closed Door
- A Listener's Guide to L.A.'s Alternative Music Stations
- No New Age Phenomenon, 'Natural' Insecticides Are Rooted in History
- ACME Holdings Inc.: The Irvine industrial equipment...
- Judge Dismisses the Latest Suit Filed by Scott Estate
- IRVINE : Jewish Community Center Plans Picnic
- COSTA MESA NEWPORT BEACH : Schools Get Onetime $3-Million Windfall
- Gallery Show in Defense of Disney : Art: Howard Lowery hopes his exhibit of sketches will help dispel accusations leveled against the animator in a recent biography.
- MISSION VIEJO : Saddleback Taking Fall Registrations
- PRO FOOTBALL / BILL PLASCHKE : Laughter Dies as Marks Brothers Go Separate Ways
- They Hope to Finally Patch Things Up
- The Man Behind Rise of the Fall : Mark E. Smith's genius and stubbornness keep the British band on the cutting edge. It performs at the Roxy Sept. 7.
- Arsenio Seeks Expert Advice on 'Bopha!' : Movie: Nelson Mandela is invited to a research screening of the talk show host's film about apartheid.
- INTERNATIONAL
- Irvine Computer Company Rebounds in Second Quarter
- Siamese Twins Separated; One Baby Dies : Medicine: 7-week-old Amy succumbs as sister Angela is given the malformed heart they shared. Doctors say her survival chances are slim.
- Man Is Sentenced in His Cousin's Killing : Santa Paula: Arturo Tellez receives a term of 29 years to life. The shooting stemmed from a family feud.
- Measuring Onion Economics : Agriculture: The Antelope Valley harvest has become the county's most highly valued vegetable crop, and to farm workers the yield represents a way to eke out a living.
- Man Dies After Car Catches Fire on Freeway
- Ventura Port District Files for Bankruptcy : Government: The agency says it can't pay a $15.6-million lawsuit judgment. No disruption is expected in harbor operations.
- Weekend Meetings to Decide Husky Case
- WORLD IN BRIEF : GEORGIA : Parliament Elects New Prime Minister
- COLUMN ONE : The Case of the Missing Warlord : 'Wanted' Somali clan leader Mohammed Farah Aidid has eluded a U.N. dragnet entering its third month. Some say the search is turning him into a legend. Others insist his capture is crucial to peace.
- U.N. Seeks Funds to Rebuild S. Lebanon
- NATION IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Man Who Killed 2 in Robbery Is Executed
- WESTMINSTER : Meal Program Open to Eligible Students
- SAUGUS : 10 Inmates Hospitalized After Melee at Jail
- Grudge Cited in Razor Blade Attacks : Crime: Gary Jean Muntifering pleads guilty to assault. Prosecutor says his anger at a woman may have been motive.
- THOUSAND OAKS : City Seeks Logo to Reflect Its Spirit
- Countywide : Counselors Sought to Aid Rape Victims
- The Driver's Guide To Traffic Trouble
- SECURITIES
- Nichols Cuts Hourly Employees' Workweek
- What's in a Noname?
- Utah Company May Buy OB Tech
- Haft vs. Haft : Divorce: Herbert and Gloria Haft fling accusations at each other in their bids for control of Crown Books and Trak Auto.
- FURNISHINGS : Holy Mackerel! Fish Catch On Big
- GLENDALE : Police Get $5,446 for Post-Trial Costs
- Man Gets Term of 63 1/2 Years in Rape and Kidnap of Girl : Courts: Raul Alamar of Thousand Oaks would have received a shorter sentence had he been convicted of murder, a judge says.
- MOORPARK : City Delays Decision on Permit Parking
- LOS ANGELES : Judge Rebukes Lawyers in Church Bomb Plot Case
- Women Pioneers of Aviation to Be Saluted at Airport Expo : Van Nuys: The two-day event begins today. Honorees include an Operation Desert Storm veteran and a famous 1920s pilot.
- MISSION VIEJO : Council to Consider Ban on Leaf Blowers
- Titan Powers U.S. Past Mexico in Baseball
- Newport Harbor Fires Boys' Basketball Coach
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Colt Quarterback George Ends Holdout
- WORLD IN BRIEF : ZIMBABWE : Whites Threatened With Deportation
- INS Nomination Hits a Snag, Sources Say : Appointees: Allegation surfaces over choice of Doris Meissner to head agency. FBI is said to be examining the charge. Few details are provided.
- Museum Moves
- WORLD IN BRIEF : INDIA : Mother Teresa Placed in Intensive Care
- High Court Rejects Mason's Appeal : Death penalty: Hours after state tribunal acts, federal appeals court rules that killer is mentally competent to bar further attempts to block his execution, which is set for 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.
- Camarillo : Volunteers to Serve as Crossing Guards
- Korean Congregations May Break With Church : Schism: Ministers are angered by Christian Reformed Church's move to ordain women. Dissatisfied pastors plan to meet in October to form new denomination.
- Famed composer linked to Heidi!Brian Vaughn of...
- BURBANK : Request for Staff Days Is Trimmed
- Former Ram Greg Bell Has Plans to Run a Role Reversal
- DIVERSITY WATCH : Asian Perspective
- Drug Force Arrests 12 in Costa Mesa : Police: Sweep is the culmination of a monthlong investigation.
- Rabbis Debate if Mothers Are Sole Path to Judaism : Lineage: Reform Jews confer religious identity through either parent. Orthodox and Conservative branches call that a 'tragic decision.'
- A Family's Missing Chapters : Heirlooms: A Bible bought at a garage sale lists history of the Lazarus family. The owner wants to return it to their descendants.
- Mission Viejo Victim Repeatedly Stabbed, Baby Was Smothered
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Dreifort Shuns Final Offer
- Whole New Ballgame for Them : Three Learn to Play the American Way in Angel Organization
- Filmmaker Puts a Face on Poverty in Egypt : Movies: Atteyat El Abnoudi uses 'poetic realism' in her films, which gracefully challenge the status quo. 'The camera is always on the same level as the people. I love their faces, I love them.' What can I do?'
- No Serious Injuries, Damage From 5.0 Landers Aftershock
- Jerome Thor; Star of 1950s TV Series
- WESTMINSTER : School Vandal Watch Program Imperiled