- Japan to Decide Fate of County Citrus Exports : Agriculture: Growers anxiously expect word within a month after officials inspect Medfly infestation.
- 'Sommersby'
- THE EL TORO AIRPORT INITIATIVE : Don't Squander the Chance to Use Existing Aviation Site : Four runways at Marine facility are there for us--at no cost to taxpayers.
- OJAI VALLEY : Shutdown Proposed for Storage Yard
- They're Trusting, Innocent and 'Illegal'
- Neighbors Offer Information in Woman's Death
- Harvard-Westlake Wins Easily in Camino Real Debut
- JAZZ SPOTLIGHT
- ALBUM REVIEW
- ART : Slick Art Is His Business : In 1987, Briton Richard Wilson filled a gallery with oil, creating an optical illusion so disorienting--and popular--that he did it again, and again.
- FILM COMMENT : Pulp Friction : Director Quentin Tarantino's movies are best know for their wit and mayhem, but what you don't hear about is their original take on race.
- TOUGH IN POCKET: It's Week 7 in...
- The Angry Majority : The Public is Fed Up With Washington. But Will Their Discontent Push Them to destroy the Establishment?
- ELECTIONS : OXNARD SCHOOL DISTRICT : 3 Latinos Campaign for Ethnic Diversity
- Pro-Ostrich Argument Is for the Birds : Despite owner's claim, the Chatsworth herd indeed constitutes a commercial enterprise
- Skinhead Attack Faked, German Prosecutors Say
- Graffiti Busters Make Their Mark : Operation Sparkle is a shining example of volunteerism at work, but there's still much to do
- MTA Weighs Elimination of Bus Route
- Antelope Valley Hammered, 34-14
- Ventura Holds On in the Wind
- Nebraska's Defense Delivers : Big Eight: Weather also plays role in keeping Wildcat quarterback Chad May under wraps.
- Rancho Santiago Goes on Offensive, Tops Golden West
- Politics Welcome at This Party : Members of Digable Planets make the lyrics on 'Blowout Comb' more literal, so fans can get the message along with the music.
- Well, Here's to You, Mrs. Robinson
- Service Specialists Know Tricks of Trade : Brokers: Big O.C. firms have their own export units, but smaller ones rent expertise instead.
- TRAVELING IN STYLE : Side Trips : Love Haight
- TRAVELING IN STYLE : CORRESPONDENTS' CHOICE : WHERE THEY LINGERED
- Her Mortgage Check Won't Be in the Mail
- 'Olivier Olivier'
- COVER STORY : Techno-Education : Area Schools Are Seeking to Expand Computer-Assisted Instruction
- Los Angeles Times Interview : Deval Patrick : The Justice Department's Leading Civil Rights Advocate
- Addressing the Issue of Where Ross Johnson Really Calls His Home
- Gender-Bender Offender Cuffed in Buena Park
- FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Ontario Christian Wins Handily
- Valley Riddles Moorpark With Aerial Assault
- 'Caesar' Played the Game Before 'Quiz'
- Keep Emerging-Market Investing in Perspective
- From a Life of One Possessed : LENIN: A New Biography, <i> by Dmitri Volkogonov (The Free Press: $30; 500 pp.)</i>
- Foreclosures Rise 19% Statewide
- Riffing with Michael Ondaatje : A Brief Encounter with the Canadian Writer and His Imaginative Obsessions
- INVENTING LEONARDO by A. Richard Tucker...
- Clintons Link GOP to Special Interests : Campaign: President and First Lady go on attack at rallies. They accuse Republicans of blocking lobbyist reform, then seeking their money.
- Poet Frost's Picture-Postcard Town Longs for Somnolent Past : New Hampshire: Derry is on the ropes, battered by a population explosion and taxpayer rebellion.
- NATION IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Pauper's Burial for 29 Waco Cult Bodies
- SOUTH LOS ANGELES : Redevelopment Plan to Be Weighed
- Puffins, Cute as Their Name, Are No Longer Endangered in Maine : Preservation: Restoration effort has brought the sea birds back--and bird watchers along with them.
- On Flight Home, Aristide Savors the Moment
- EAST LOS ANGELES : Fund-Raiser to Help Health Care Students
- Williams Proves Youth Prevails
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Fullerton's Victory Over Saddleback Isn't Thing of Beauty
- Alabama Gets Job Done Again : SEC: Offense does barely enough as defense reigns in 17-13 defeat of Tennessee.
- Texas A&M; Extends Home Streak to 24 : SWC: Pullig leads No. 7 Aggies over Baylor, 41-21, for 25th consecutive conference victory.
- Out of Court--and Out of Time? : It's been five years since Stone Roses' debut album made a big splash. A new album is due, but is there an audience?
- UCLA Sinks to New Low in 23-14 Loss : Bruins: Fifth consecutive defeat--this one to Oregon State--leaves Donahue's team in the conference cellar.
- ENGLAND SWINGS: Brian Eno enlisted Bono, David...
- Duke Finds New Way to Win : ACC: Farmer blocks punt, recovers it in end zone for 19-13 victory as Blue Devils improve to 6-0.
- Big Island, Bigger Lava Flows
- The Morro of the Story
- Denver Teachers Agree to End Strike; Vote Is Overwhelming
- CITY TERRACE : Center Gets Boost From AmeriCorps
- Survival of the Spirit
- Four-Star Films : 'Wuthering Heights'
- 8 Tons of Cocaine Seized : Passenger Trains Collide in England, Killing 5
- 8 Tons of Cocaine Seized : Ex-Sumo Wrestler Claims Hunger Made Him a Purse Snatcher
- A summary of selected City Hall actions this week affecting central Los Angeles.
- Voices
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- A Rich Harvest : Biology Teacher Makes Sure Her Students Get Their Hands Dirty While They Learn
- OXNARD : Forum Explores Black Women's Health Issues
- A Way of Life : A Society Set Apart : Many Needy People Call Ventura River Bottom Home, but a Move May Lie Ahead
- Followers Say Baha'i Message Is Needed in L.A. : Religion: The faith preaches unity through diversity. Adherents say beliefs have special resonance in racially divided city.
- Salaam Leads Colorado, 45-7 : Big Eight: He runs for 161 yards and scores four times in the first half against Oklahoma.
- SOUTHLAND ROUNDUP : Redlands' Figueroa Secures Victory With Late Scores
- AND ONE MORE THING: Tom Petty wanted...
- A DARKER SHADE OF CRIMSON: The Odyssey...
- ONE STEP CLOSER TO HOME by...
- TRAVELING IN STYLE : CORRESPONDENTS' CHOICE : WHERE THEY LINGERED
- Struggle Keeps Door Shut at 30,000 Feet
- A Way of Life : Good Samaritans Bring Hope as They Minister to Mind, Body and Soul
- OXNARD : Workshop Offered on Raising Funds
- Workers Threaten to Strike, but Farm Says Demands Could Close Plant
- AUTO RACING : Earnhardt Is Lucky, as Well as Skilled
- LAKER UPDATE : New Arena Would Be on or Near Present Site, Buss Says
- Long Layoff No Achilles' Heel for Marino : Pro football: Dolphin quarterback takes 15 touchdown passes into game against Raiders.
- RE-SOURCE: Six editorial staff members at the...
- A Lost Childhood
- Political Scorecard
- Alumni Answer the Cal : Berkeley Grads Give Dreary Children's Center a New Look
- Where All Voters Are Landlords : San Fernando: Lease agreement for old police station will be decided in November election. Special ballots could cost $13,000 to $15,000.
- A Late Bloomer Blossoms : Painting: It was not until Jesse Etayo enrolled in a college art class five years ago that he learned to express himself as an artist.
- <i> Ssshhhh!</i> : THE CATCHER WAS A SPY: The Mysterious Life of Moe Berg, <i> By Nicholas Dawidoff (Pantheon: $24; 453 pp.)</i>
- Going to San Francisco : Where Should I Eat?
- 'Miracle' Herbicide for Blueberries Found in Ground Water : Maine: Velpar tripled yields when it was first used 10 years ago. But now that it's in the water, growers wonder whether they should abandon it.
- ECHO PARK : Cleanup Turns Eyesore Into Park
- Seat of Power Back in Haiti With Aristide
- Pool Sharks : Bueno, Garcia and Villa Chew Up Their Opponents in Water Polo, a Sport Traditionally Dominated by Males
- Islamic Militants Rally Against Arafat in Gaza; Soldier Is Laid to Rest in Jerusalem : Mideast: PLO chief is threatened with more unrest if arrests of fundamentalists continue. 15,000 mourn kidnaped corporal killed in raid.
- World Series, 1994, May Be Dead--But Baseball Remains Eternal
- Police Seeking Couple
- Curlees Draw Attention to Other Kidney Patients Awaiting 'Supreme Gift'
- Campaign '94: Issues and Answers
- COMMENTARY : Frank McGuire Was Mayor of Basketball
- Village Christian Wins, 9-6, on Brache's Late Field Goal
- Southwest Thwarts Pierce on Desperation Pass, 26-25
- NBA Didn't Have That Much to Pound Its Chest About
- Paradise Creek Easy Winner
- IRS Sets Donated-Property Traps
- TRAVELING IN STYLE : CORRESPONDENTS' CHOICE : WHERE THEY LINGERED
- Mayor May Hold Key to Valley Rail
- Long-Term Investments : 'Three Strikes' Law Will Boost Wall Street Firms That Sell Bonds to Finance Construction
- Egyptian Nobel Laureate Mahfouz Stabbed, Wounded
- NATION IN BRIEF : ALASKA : Remains Identified as Missing Politician
- Pesticide War Cease-Fire : EPA agreement could open door to key legislative reform
- Gang Runs Into Tough Foe
- Time for Contractors to Build a Rapport With Clients : A homeowner hammered by the Northridge earthquake discovers that many so-called professionals won't even return a phone call.
- A Rush to Judgment on El Toro Airport : Measure A Doesn't Allow Time to Weigh All Options
- THE EL TORO AIRPORT INITIATIVE : Economic Security Is at Stake Now : International trade, high-tech manufacturing and tourism all will flourish.
- 5 Years After Loma Prieta's Deadly Shudder, Signs of Recovery
- Rhetoric on Immigration Is Shameful : Eliminating automatic citizenship for babies born in the U.S. would accomplish nothing but the creation of a new legal underclass in America.
- EAST ROUNDUP : West Virginia Blows 25-Point Lead but Rallies to Beat Pitt, 47-41
- Chapman Comes Back, but Not Far Enough in 30-20 Loss
- ACC ROUNDUP : Virginia Cruises to Fifth in a Row
- Rams Believe That Third Time's the Harm : Pro football: They hope to beat Giants today and avoid repeat of last season's three-game losing streak, which left them 2-5.
- Beethoven Lean, Mean and Lively
- Curve Thrown Into Free-Agent Eligibility Issue
- MOVIES : With a Hoop and a Prayer : A pro basketball career is the dream of two Chicago students, and their day-to-day story is dramatized in the documentary 'Hoop Dreams.' But there's more to it than that, sports fans.
- A CHANGE OF PLACE : Going to Catalina Is a Good Excuse to Isle Away the Hours
- TRAVELING IN STYLE : CORRESPONDENTS' CHOICE : WHERE THEY LINGERED
- FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Jordan's Victory Ends 3 Years of Frustration
- SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : 'Ocean Girl' tells a whale of a story, with an environmental message too
- Commentary : HOW WE GOT FROM SMARTS TO 'WHEEL OF FORTUNE'
- Small Investment Pays Off Big for Construction Management Firm
- THE SUNDAY PROFILE : A Greater Power : His talent may be matched only by his ego. But Aaron Chang still bows to the ocean that made him a star among photographers.
- AIDS: Foundation Gets $1.25 million for Care Program
- MOVIES : Between Sweet and Deadly : John Cusack's made an acting career moving from good guys to rats, movies to theater, comedy to <i> noir</i> . It makes him hard to peg--and don't ask him to help you figure it out.
- Say It With Pictures
- Child's Play for Charity
- New Resorts at Disney World
- Even the Parakeet Was Unimpressed : THREE SQUIRT DOG, <i> By Rick Ridgway (St. Martin's Press: $12.95; 182 pp.)</i>
- Will Lengthening Curing Process Add Strength to New Concrete?
- A 'Five-Star' Rating May Rely on Two-Cent Opinions : Lodging: Some organizations appraise hotels in a useful way. Other 'shorthand' ratings may mean little or nothing.
- GOOD FORTUNE FOLLOWS TERESA BLAKE
- SOUTHWEST : Voter Registration Push Surpasses Goals
- Molestation Allegations Dim Star of O.C. Priest : Diocese: Popular Santa Margarita principal denies abuses at Mater Dei. He quit amid church investigation.
- Californians in Congress Show They Can Ply the Same Course
- Weaving Memories : Parents Fashion Quilt to Remember Young Victims
- Hiding Out Irks Murder Case Witness : Mother: Woman who turned sons in and fled her home in fear says she needs a job. She calls the county's protection program inadequate.
- SANTA CLARITA VALLEY INVITATIONAL : Suddenly, Palmdale's Arce Romps
- Glendale Defense Finally Bends, but Vaqueros Still Win, 19-10
- Otton Proving Quite the Answer Man : Trojans: Quarterback replaces Johnson again and is impressive in victory over Cardinal.
- Huskies Use Other Weapons : Pacific 10: Arizona State holds Kaufman to 80 yards, but Huard has big day in 35-14 victory.
- Roll Those Credits Once More
- TRAVELING IN STYLE : Side Trips : Stake House
- TRAVELING IN STYLE : CORRESPONDENTS' CHOICE : WHERE THEY LINGERED
- Borers Kill Fruit Tree Branches
- FICTION
- Bakersfield's Glitzy Circus of the Stars : Event: Annual business conference under a big top draws thousands who pay up to $295 to see VIPs from James Baker to Shirley MacLaine.
- Announcing the 6-Figure Meal Deal
- The Debate: A Funeral Deferred
- Lobster's Fans Protest His Dinner-Plate Fate
- NATION IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Nurse Faces Added Rape Case Charges
- A summary of selected City Hall actions...
- PERSPECTIVE ON AMERICA'S IMAGE : Sssssh! The World Is Listening : Our public wrangling about lousy government and lame policies is free speech with a heavy cost in how others size us up.
- United Way Drive Off to Good Start
- Arts Plaza Patron a Mystery Figure : Thousand Oaks: Controversial man in the North Ranch hilltop home promises to break his silence.
- Historic Hillview May Be Razed : Landmarks: Owners say cost is too high to repair the Hollywood apartment house, which was damaged by the January earthquake and recent subway work.
- Brandy's Leap
- WHAT YEAR IS IT?: Frankie Valli is...
- STYLE: FASHION : Beyond the Looking Glass
- Mind Over Madness : Haunting things that insinuate themselves into real lives : THE ZOO WHERE YOU'RE FED TO GOD, <i> By Michael Ventura (Simon & Schuster: $21; 255 pp.)</i>
- When You Can't Afford to Sell
- STEVE KANALY MOVES TO PINE VALLEY
- SENIOR TENNIS : Connors Defeats Kriek, Advances to Final
- Aborted Trade Is Not Forgotten, but Kemp Becomes a Rich Sonic
- Stage Set for Showdown : Colorado State Doesn't Let Up and Routs UTEP, 47-9
- Award-Winning Performance Comes When Seraphs Need It : Football: With running mate injured, Ruelas gains career-high 158 yards to lead St. Bonaventure, 7-0.
- Going to San Francisco : Where Should I Stay?
- CREATURE FEATURE : The Odd Couple
- Russian Emigre Community Accuses New York Police of Harassment : Crime: Some in Brighton Beach, disputing criminal image, have launched a new mission to counteract what they see as rising discrimination against newcomers from the former Soviet Union.
- Man Suspected of Stabbing Nobel-Winner Is Arrested
- AIDS Claims 3rd Hemophiliac Brother : Medicine: They are thought to have contracted the virus from infected blood products. A fourth son killed himself because of pain from hemophilia, mother says. Fifth son and three daughters are not hemophiliacs.
- When the Parks Go Dark : Night-Shift Workers Toil at the Mundane Behind the Magic
- 200 Rally in Support of Koon and Powell : Activism: Protesters decry decision mandating longer prison sentences for former LAPD officers involved in the Rodney King beating.
- THE EL TORO AIRPORT INITIATIVE : Voters Asked to Weigh Merits in Factual and Comparative Vacuum : There can be no rational decision without hard data on costs and benefits.
- Austin Named Services Division President at Unihealth
- 'Lights, Camera, Orchids'
- Destination: Italy : Inn-to-inn trekking in the Dolomite Alps, near the Austrian border, gives rise to an eclectic itinerary of rugged walks and gourmet meals
- THE SLAVE IN THE EMPTY GRAVE ...
- 7 Cities May Lobby Edison for Discounted Electric Rates : Utilities: Mayors hope to form joint powers authority to press their demand. But state agency must first be convinced their request is justified.
- For Seniors : This 90-Year-Old Dances to Her Own Tune of Creative Self-Expression
- FOOTBALL CLASSES : Women Tackle Basics of Baffling 'Guys' Sport
- CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS : NEWS ANALYSIS : GOVERNOR : Was Brown's Strong Debate Pivotal?
- NOTEBOOK : Football Team to Honor Slain Garfield Graduate
- Denver Teachers Tentatively Agree to End Five-Day Strike
- My Bubbes : Tessie is 93; Pearlie, 92--the Strongest Women I Know. They're Pioneers, and Adventurers, Matriarchs and <i> Shtarkers</i> . They Are My Gurus, My Personal Guides to the Existential Dilemma.
- NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON STATE : Boeing Tells Airlines to Replace 737 Part
- HUNTINGTON PARK : Latino Health Center Could Face Closure
- CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS : 77th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : Incumbent Spotlights His Spotted Past
- A Return Engagement for Compton Players of '55 : Race relations: Former junior college football champions are invited for a reunion with the team they defeated. The school was the first in Mississippi to play an integrated opponent.
- ROUNDUP : Sea Kings Fall to Wilson in Water Polo
- GOLF / THOMAS BONK : Considering the Rest, Stockton Likes His Own Sport Just Fine
- ART : Margaret Honda Has a Firm Grip on the Cutting Edge : MOCA installation may lack razor ribbon and barbed wire, but her peculiarity's intact.
- COVER STORY : Exile on Main Stage : Eduardo Machado's plays have earned him a respected place in today's multicultural landscape. But make no mistake about where his heart lies: he's an artist, not an activist.
- When It Comes to Political Jokes, It's Hard to Beat Bob
- Chargers Take Right Turn; Rams Seek Directions
- Matadors Caught Flat, 20-10 : College football: Northridge turns in an uninspired performance in loss to St. Mary's.
- TRAVELING IN STYLE : FIREFLY AND GOLDENEYE : They Were Very Different Men, But Ian "James Bond" Fleming and Noel "Private Lives" Coward Were Friends and Neighbors in Jamaica--and They Both Knew How to Live
- Curtain Up! A Magazine Special : Your Guide to the Civic Arts Plaza
- Lenders Ready to Help Credit-Scarred Consumers
- Where the Chariots Were Engulfed : Near-misses in the Vietnam War : IN PHARAOH'S ARMY: Memories of the Lost War, <i> By Tobias Wolff (Alfred A. Knopf: $23; 221 pp.)</i>
- Travel With Pets : Tips Before the Fur <i> Really</i> Flies
- A Plan to Help You Choose Among Health Plans
- TRAVELING IN STYLE : FOLLOWING FAMOUS FOOTSTEPS
- Shangdong: Beijing Flu's Cousin Is Coming : Health: The deadly new strain is becoming the dominant one. And medical experts expect it to sweep the U.S. this winter.
- Germans Face Choice Between Call for Change and Status Kohl : Election: The chancellor seeks a fourth term in voting today. His 46-year-old challenger, Rudolf Scharping, says enough is enough.
- PICO-UNION : Volunteers Sought in Anti-Prop. 187 Drive
- TRAVELING IN STYLE : LAST STOP : A WALK IN THE WOODS TO WALDEN POND : Thoreau Didn't Invent This Celebrated Body of Water. Years Before He Moved There, Another Noted Writer Enjoyed Its Charms.
- TRAVELING IN STYLE : THE EMPEROR'S LAST RESORT : When the Cruel Roman Ruler Tiberius Got Away From It All, He Headed to the Fabled Island of Capri and the Fishing Village of Sperlonga
- Weekend Escape: El Capitan State Beach : They finally discover the joys of settling in at a popular beach campground. Now, if they could just get rid of their neighbors . . .
- U.N. Lifts Haiti Sanctions to Welcome Aristide
- WATTS : For Theater Group, the Play's the Thing
- Award: Doctor Honored for Role in Cancer Research
- Wilson Is Better Candidate to Lead State Out of Long Nightmare
- OUT AND ABOUT : Authors Take Over the Universe!
- Approaching the Real Russian Thing : DEMONS, <i> By Fyodor Dostoevsky</i> . <i> Translated and annotated by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky (Alfred A. Knopf: $27.50; 714 pp.)</i>
- SOUTH-CENTRAL : Center Named for Slain Minister
- RAMPART : Residents to Take Part in Cleanup
- Islamic Militants Rally Against Arafat in Gaza; Soldier Is Laid to Rest in Jerusalem : Mideast: PLO chief is threatened with more unrest if arrests of fundamentalists continue. 15,000 mourn kidnaped corporal killed in raid.
- New Studio Promises to Unreel a Real Drama
- STYLE: DESIGN : To Dye For
- Just Can't Part With Red Sea
- Real Answers
- TRAVELING IN STYLE : Side Trips : Beat Feet
- Tenant May Not Conduct Business Out of Apartment
- MALIBU : City Official Quits for Long Beach Job
- Brown, Wilson Clash on Crime, Immigration, Taxes : Debate: Challenger discloses daughter's rape in forceful answer to governor's charge that she's soft on crime.
- SOUTHWEST SIMPLIFIED : His Bikini a Bust, John Sedlar Is Taking a More Down-to-Earth View at Abiquiu
- TRAVELING IN STYLE : WITH JEFFERSON IN PARIS : He Visited Monuments, Fell in Love, Spoke Bad French--Our Third President Was the Original American in Paris
- Retro : Lucy Abroad : NEW VIDEO PACKS UP ALL 17 EPISODES OF THE EUROPEAN VACATION
- Writer Uses Humor to Spice Up His Whodunits : Books: Author Donald Westlake one day found his work was 'coming out funny.' His latest is set in the new country music mecca, Branson, Mo.
- A Prison Explosion
- EASTSIDE : Activists Criticize Station's Billboard
- 'The Vanishing'
- Wide-Ranging Interests
- What's Good for the Goose: A Friendly Missouri Farmer
- Moderate Democrats Facing Heat
- 'I GUESS PEOPLE DON'T KNOW HOW TO PLACE ME'
- OXNARD : 5 Held on Suspicion of Selling, Using Heroin
- Exxon Spill Ends Up Tarnishing Image of Science : Ecosystem: As the litigation wore on, scientists watched in silence. Now they stand baffled over what steps are needed to protect Alaska's future.
- GAME OF THE WEEK : Wilson Scores Quickly, Often in 55-14 Win : Football: Eagle Rock's defense is no match for Mules quarterback Eddie Gonzalez, who passes for 258 yards and two touchdowns and rushes for two more scores.
- Festival-Goers Get Good Taste of Korea Traditions
- In the End, It Proves to Be No Contest--Auburn Wins : College football: Tigers capitalize on mismatch in final minute and beat No. 1 Florida, 36-33. Winning streak reaches 18.
- Prince Charles Gives His Side of Failed Marriage in New Biography
- Prince's long-unreleased, much-bootlegged "Black Album" may finally...
- Food From the 'Hood: A Growth Experience : The salad dressing company, owned and operated by students at Crenshaw High, gives them a stake in a real business.
- After the Jubilation, Aristide Faces Hard Job of Governing
- OAK PARK : Jews Seek Permit for Home Worship
- 187: It's a Risky Proposition : Hazards of immigration measure dwarf potential benefits
- Kohl's Coalition Favored as Germans Vote Today : Election: Chancellor stands for peace and stability, his main rival Scharping for jobs and social justice.
- 3rd Suspect Sought in Fatal Shooting
- Injured Toddler Dies; Mother's Boyfriend Held : Arrest: Celerino Alarran Ochoa, 18, is jailed on suspicion of murder after police learn that he is not a minor. Child might have suffered a broken neck.
- A Way of Life : Those Who Live Along the River : Community Includes Independent Types, Families, Addicts and Pets
- Lynwood Coach Will Not Be Rehired
- Weird Science: Stretching the Mind at Caltech : Education: In Prof. Tom Tombrello's physics class, the focus is not on arriving at the correct answer. That's because, in some cases, there are no correct answers.
- SEC ROUNDUP : Vanderbilt Overcomes Zeier in Upset
- Ducks Don't Waddle, They Run Past Bears : Pacific 10: Whittle rushes for 177 yards, Philyaw for 130 in Oregon's 23-7 victory.
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Long Beach State Gains 17-16 Water Polo Victory Over UC San Diego
- Walters Fuels USC, 27-20, Past Stanford : Trojans: Sophomore carries 31 times for 234 yards and two touchdowns. Rob Johnson suffers ankle injury again.
- Northridge Again Beats Bakersfield
- Connors Advances to Final : Tennis: He beats Kriek, 7-6 (7-4), 7-5, and will face Clerc for tournament title at Sherwood Country Club.
- Once Again, the Ironman Brings Out the Best : Triathlon: Australian wins, Newby-Fraser extends streak, Venice's Franks displays another dimension of willpower.
- PRIVATE LIVES : FAMILY : Navigating the Kids' Lane on the Infobahn : Take heart, parents. With a little thought, preparation and guidance, your children can find all kinds of fun beyond the Internet's seemingly dour, imposing facade.
- After a Run of Good Luck, It's Time to Discuss U.S. Foreign Policy
- Kings' Kurri Plans to Return to Finland Today : Hockey: He will join the Jets' Selanne on Helsinki's Jokerit club. His family will remain in Calabasas, however.
- BIG TEN ROUNDUP : Wisconsin Fumbles Chances as Purdue Surprises With Tie
- Arango's Highlight Comes With a Catch
- Kalkman Upsets Vandierendonck in Women's Final
- Rams Believe That Third Time's the Harm : Pro football: They hope to beat Giants today and avoid repeat of last season's three-game losing streak.
- PERFORMING ARTS : COMMENTARY : Balletic Blight Still Plagues L.A. : Major-league opera has at last taken root on the West Coast, so why can't major-league ballet get a toehold here?
- In Kidnaping Israeli Soldier, Hamas Shows a New Sophistication
- Some Must Pay Fee to Use Parks : Recreation: Groups from outside Claremont must buy permit to gather in certain areas. Detractors say policy is racist.
- It's Academic: School Success Starts at Home : Cutting kids' TV time and making them do homework may not be popular, but it's up to parents to improve their children's education.
- REGIONAL ROUNDUP : No. 19 Virginia Tech Holds Off East Carolina
- GOLF ROUNDUP : Els Hopes to Match Open Win
- COMMENTARY : For Donahue, Roses Are Quickly Wilting
- Dehere Is on a Roll in Clipper Victory
- Hollywood Comes of Age: An All-Star Studio Is Born
- CAMPUS CORRESPONDENCE : How Race Can Make a Difference in Teaching African-American Studies
- Focus : Preventing Film Decay : AMC REELS OFF SECOND CAMPAIGN FOR THE PRESERVATION OF CLASSICS
- Who'll Gain From Informant's Actions? : Criminal justice: Some legal experts say the prosecution's Operation Roundup cases could be undermined by felon's alleged misdeeds.
- Brewer Deserves Enthusiastic Support : 70th Assembly District Needs Representation Based on Willingness to Work With Others
- OAK TREE AT SANTA ANITA : The Goodwood Proves Elixir for Bertrando
- When Events Dictate Coverage, All Suffer
- Defense Comes Through for Utah
- OLDIE BUT GOODIE: If this summer's popularity...
- VIDEO SPOTLIGHT
- The Lone Rangers : Crime, People Sparse in Vast Patrol Zone
- Arizona Is One Kick Better, 10-7
- A Single Hit Propels Raiders' Biekert to Top of the Charts
- Cal Lutheran Again Folds in Fourth Quarter, Falls to Redlands