- Chick Seeks Larger LAPD Planning Role
- PACOIMA : Mortician Will Try to Revive Business District
- Tay's Accused Killer Is Mentally Ill, Jury Told : Courts: A psychologist testifying for the defense claims Robert Chan--who allegedly masterminded the 1992 slaying of the 17-year-old student--is suffering from paranoid schizophrenia.
- State Prison, Plagued by Escapes, Will Install Electrified Fence : Corrections: Lethal barrier is expected to save money by replacing watchtower guards as well as improve security at the facility.
- Parque Pitches His Way to Chance in June Draft
- U.S. National Hockey Team Wins Opener at World Championships
- THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : A VIEW FROM THE STREET : Highest-Priced Companies
- Lauterbach Opens Branch in Van Nuys
- Home Sales Up 60%, Jobless Rate Points to Better Economy
- Larry D. Godbold has joined Holmes &...
- Boeing Co. profit dropped 10% in the...
- THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE GIANTS : Biggest Banks and S
- Newhall Land & Farming Blames Loss on Quake
- THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : A VIEW FROM THE STREET : Falling Behind
- THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : A VIEW FROM THE STREET : A Boom Year for Stock Offerings : Dozens of California companies find success in initial public offerings.
- Changing Lifestyles : Poppies Pop Up Again : Denied the aid they were promised, Colombian Indians are forced back to the cultivation of opium to survive.
- Having been earthquaked out of my cherished...
- RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : Groups Report a Surge of Interest in 'Living Wills'
- Haitian Soldiers Reportedly Kill 23 Loyal to Aristide
- VAN NUYS : 19 Groups Honored for Quake Response
- Higher Assessment for Dredging Backed
- STANTON : Man Found Shot to Death in Car
- Getting a Better Read on Miss October : As Ms. McCarthy read on . . . it wasn't so hard to think of her as . . . well, maybe not the girl next door, but a nice young woman who likes kids and is liked in return.
- GLENDALE : Healthy Cities Project Focus of Resolution
- Dining Review : Fund-Raiser Is Taken to New Lights
- Video News
- Arco Reports 40% Decline in Profit for First Quarter
- DATELINE: NASHVILLE : Putting the Twang Back in the City's Heart : The Grand Ole Opry left the Ryman Auditorium 20 years ago. Now the red-brick landmark will be filled with music, and a museum, again.
- RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : News Organizations Descend on O.C. for Presidential Funeral : Coverage: Television, radio crews from around the world arrive in town for one of the biggest media events in recent history.
- Board May Seek CLAS Test Revision : Education: Proposal by the Conejo Valley district would support the concept of the exam but seek changes.
- Don't Ask Gorazde to Surrender : Bosnia: The Serbs don't want only the territory; they want it 'cleansed.' <i> Realpolitik </i> would offer peace without security.
- FBI Probes Possible Hospital Embezzling : Health care: The agency and UCLA Medical Center auditors are looking into claims that a radiology employee billed the facility for services that were not performed.
- PACOIMA : Elementary Students Meet Mayor Riordan
- Flynn, VanderKolk to Rescind Salary Cuts for Their Assistants : Government: Pair reverse last year's decision that reduced aides' pay, hours 10%. Budget slashes hit nearly all other departments.
- Restitution Sought for Campaign Costs
- High School District Gets State Ultimatum on Disputed CLAS Test
- New Picture for Forgotten Latinos
- TV Reviews : There Are Two Sides to 'Mandela' Story
- Texaco Inc.'s earnings fell 27% on lower...
- S. Africa Blasts Kill 12 on Election Eve : Violence: A 220-pound bomb rips a taxi stand in nation's deadliest wave of right-wing terrorism. Troops are mobilized to ensure safety at polling places.
- First Lady Invokes Nixon Name in Drive : Health care: Hillary Rodham Clinton cites ex-President's 1974 proposal to deal with uninsured as she addresses nation's newspaper publishers on medical insurance.
- The Press : Richard M. Nixon--The View From Abroad
- CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR : Candidates See No. 2 Post as Step Up Political Ladder
- WHAT'S THE DEAL?
- Foreclosures Increase at Slower Rate
- Changing Lifestyles : Russian Thieves, Extortionists Preying on Foreign Visitors : Cash-heavy executives are lucrative targets for common criminals and big-city racketeers.
- GRANADA HILLS : Judge Backs Plan to Expand Dump
- Tough Sell for Chambers of Commerce : Hard Hit by Recession and Quake, Booster Groups Seek New Ways to Stay in Business
- Hamburger Hamlet Loses $327,000 in 1st Quarter
- Experts Urge Americans to Save More for Retirement
- Statewide Health Care Plan Expected on Ballot in Fall
- Victim Refuses to Testify in '3 Strikes' Case
- School District Will Drop Eviction Suit Against Rams : Dispute: Board OKs practice field lease ratified earlier by team, Anaheim.
- WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
- Cougars' Sampson Goes to Oklahoma
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Abbott Enjoys His Escape From N.Y.
- California Federal Reports First-Quarter Loss of $326.3 Million
- Stockholders Approve Summit Health Merger
- Music: PolyGram Chief Executive Alain Levy is...
- Marvel Comics Gives Stan Lee Lifetime Deal
- New Image Industries' Income Takes Plunge
- THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : Editor's Note:
- The Jury Is Still Out on Nixon's Place in History : Politics: Writers and academicians are as conflicted in their views as was the former President's own career.
- 98 Haitians to Be Returned
- 'Place' Maker Does His Heart Good : Creator-host Fred Bergendorff's hobby and pet project is an Anaheim-produced TV show on KDOC that features adoptable dogs and cats from area shelters.
- Making English Spelling EZer
- RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : San Clemente and Whittier Will Hold Nixon Memorials : Tributes: Museum will have an exhibit of mementos from his career; college will host service.
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Few Attend College's Handicapped Awareness Day : Disabilities: No one shows up for program's showcase event. Organizers blame rain, in part.
- Lettered--But Spell-Bound : Hang-ups: They have high IQs and doctorates. Some are CEOs--even ex-vice presidents. Yet they still don't know whether it's p-o-t-a-t-o-e or p-o-t-a-t-o.
- BURBANK : Changes Weighed in Downtown Tax Plan
- PERSPECTIVE ON RODNEY KING : The Criminal System Skews Value of a Life : We should limit jury awards, especially when the victim is largely responsible for events leading up to the injury.
- LOS ANGELES : Jail Employee Awarded $1.2 Million From City
- Pacoima Man Gets Life Sentence in Supermarket Slaying
- ROUNDUP : San Clemente Stops Laguna Beach
- Drivers, Farm Workers Pay Price of Late Storm : Weather: Freeways and strawberry fields are a mess. Showers could linger through Wednesday, when Richard Nixon is buried.
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Marlins Win, but Harvey Is Injured
- NFL TRANSACTIONS : Chargers Unload Leading Rusher Butts for Draft Picks
- Toshio Kitano has been appointed president of...
- Quake Jolted Profits at TransWorld Bancorp
- State Asked to Roll Back Milk Price Hike : Petition: Consumers Union calls last year's boost in prices paid farmers unjustified. It says the poor are being hurt.
- Blue Chips Soar 57.10 as Bond Yields Plunge : Markets: Strong corporate earnings reports help ignite the broad advance. DuPont reports 29% quarterly earnings growth.
- THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : A VIEW FROM THE STREET : Wall Street's Favorites
- THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE HUMAN FACTOR : Productivity Remains Key Concern for Firms : It's hard to measure but, most agree, companies need more of it.
- Welfare-Job Study Indicates Tough Task for Reform Plan
- 5 Charged in Sweep of Illegal Contractors
- NFL Closes Its Loophole on Reporters
- Joan Mitchell: A Painter Under the Influences : The American, a sampler of whose work is at the Newport Harbor, was affected by the light and the terrain of northern France.
- TV Reviews : 'Kids Killing Kids': Trying to Stem Tide
- THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE HUMAN FACTOR : Rising Restlessness
- Vons Lures 2 Executives Away From Rival Lucky : Supermarkets: Lawrence Del Santo and Richard Goodspeed are named to high posts at Southland's major store chain.
- THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE REGIONS : L.A.'s Mixed Crop
- Security Environmental Systems Inc.: The hazardous-waste disposal...
- THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : A VIEW FROM THE STREET : Great Expectations
- Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Studied : Race relations: Legal group says such incidents are underreported nationally. Dozens of cases are listed in Southern California.
- Lotto Loser No. 76,345,687: "Ask Californians what...
- Panel Gives Mayor's Budget Good Reception : Finances: But council members want more information on plan to use $200 million in DWP funds.
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : 25 Residents to Learn of Police Operations
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Officer Awarded for Money-Saving Idea
- Falcons Select Klein : Pro football: Former local quarterback who left Cal for C.W. Post is drafted in fourth round.
- Countywide : Swimmers Warned About Storm Drains
- BOXING : Sharp Borboa Cuts Down Roman
- Analysis : Sorry, Charlie: NFL Snubs Ward : NFL draft: Teams say Heisman Trophy winner couldn't make up his mind what sport to play, so he goes undrafted.
- Move Over, Clint: Tough-Gal Films Start a Stampede
- TECHNOLOGY : Interactive Disk Combines Music, Video, 3-D Animation
- THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE BOTTOM LINE : Times 100 Performers Symbolize a New Vigor : California's economic stirring is evident in the success stories of its top-ranked companies.
- A Country Doctor Faces the Era of AIDS : BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : MY OWN COUNTRY, A Doctor's Story of a Town and Its People in the Age of AIDS <i> By Abraham Verghese</i> . Simon & Schuster: $23, 347 pages
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Global Powers Once Again Paralyzed by Bosnia Crisis : Balkans: Serbs boast of staring down NATO. World leaders can't square fear of quagmire with desire to end the killing.
- NEWPORT BEACH : Restaurant on Pier Damaged in Blaze
- Market Focus : A Grain of Hope for Battered Economies : A staple food long revered by indigenous peoples in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia is drawing worldwide interest.
- RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : O.C.'s Chief of Protocol in Command Performance
- Tragedy's Voice : Vietnamese Boy Will Tell Congress of Boat People's Plight
- Restaurant Manager's Tea Bottle Toss Foils Armed Robber
- RESEDA/WOODLAND HILLS : 3 Schools Win at Shakespeare Festival
- Bottle Battle : Beverage Container Proves a Cool Way to Fend Off Gunman
- Another Rose Bowl Loss : UCLA is badgered by Wisconsin's ticket-scalping revelations
- Foe Teed Off by Proposed Golf Fee Hike
- When the Music Stops : Choirmaster Slain in Holdup Is Remembered Fondly
- VALLEY / VENTURA ROUNDUP : College baseball
- Analysis : Rams Take Quick Fix
- Music Reviews : Brendel's Provocative Beethoven Series
- Weekend Box Office : 'Girls' Badder Than the Competition
- TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE BOTTOM LINE : Absolute Profits
- THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE BOTTOM LINE : Nose Dives
- THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : A VIEW FROM THE STREET : Lowest-Priced Companies
- American Pacific State Bank's Profits Take Dip
- Jump in Home Resales Hits 7-Year High : Real estate: A scramble to lock in mortgage interest rates is cited in the 31.3% rise in California over a year ago.
- Postscript : Battling to Save a Bridge to Peace : The Elbe River span where U.S. and Soviet soldiers joyously met in World War II is slated for demolition.
- Italians Mark WWII Victory Over Fascism
- Culture : Milk-and-Honey Dream Sour for Some : After spending most of their lives abroad, ethnic Lebanese find it hard to adapt to their ancestral homeland.
- LONG BEACH : Coast Guard Handing Out Tickets for Small Oil Spills
- Psychologist Testifies in Teen-Ager's Trial
- U.S. Officials Dissect Quake Response
- FULLERTON : City Hikes Fees for Renting Facilities
- Top Marks: Swimming
- How Hitchcock Fought Nazis : The Master Made Two Propaganda Films That Haven't Been Seen Here, Until Now
- RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : Clinton Plans Brief Stay for Funeral : Itinerary: The President will fly in just before the services and will leave hours later. He plans no formal discussions with foreign dignitaries.
- Michigan Commission Favors Legal Physician-Assisted Suicide
- German Bank Defends Loans to Fugitive It Accuses of Fraud
- RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : Federal Offices, Agencies Will Be Closed Wednesday
- ENCINO : Resident to Install 'Duck Crossing' Signs
- Beach Party Train Tops Expectations
- March Restaurant Closures
- Doctors Return From Vietnam Hospitals Tour
- 2 State Beaches Lower Parking Fee in Trial
- In Aftermath of Draft, Rams Plan Meetings With Free Agents
- Offices Close in Mourning
- Jason LezakIrvine, Sr.Swimming / SprintsThe sprints in...
- El Dorado's Sweet Going to Fresno Pacific
- Rwanda Fighting Rages; Burundi Coup Aborted
- When Burn Goes Bust : Mind games may help you lose the boredom and pump up your interest in that idel home gym.
- TIMES 100 REPORT
- Grant to Provide Jobs for Quake Victims
- GARDEN GROVE : Fall Kindergarten Registration to Begin
- Expert Adds Shopping Deprivation to List of Post-Quake Woes
- PORT HUENEME : Grand Theft Suspect Stopped at Airport
- Sattiewhite Death Sentence Is Upheld : Courts: Judge Lawrence Storch rejects defense attorneys' request for a life term without parole for the convicted murderer.
- Men of Teal : In San Jose, Sharks Know the Way to Bring Out True Colors in Fans
- THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : A VIEW FROM THE STREET : Wall Street's Forlorn
- Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover or a Mutual Fund by Its Name
- THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE BOTTOM LINE : In the Red
- THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : A GUIDE TO THE GUIDE : Who, What & Where : The Facts About Companies in The Times 100
- Karl Hess; Goldwater's Speech Writer in 1964
- Next Step : Island Paradise Is Unlocked by Prison's Demise : Penitentiary's demolition inspires big plans for tourist development off the coast of Brazil.
- E-Mail: A Language From Cyberspace
- Wilson to Sue U.S. on Inmate Immigrants : Government: The action will also seek to require INS to take custody of released convicts. The suit is the first in a planned series of legal actions on immigrant issues.
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : City Lauds Cowboy Poetry Fest's Bottom Line
- 'Trafford Tanzi' Among 6 Plays Planned for San Diego Rep Season
- Top Outdoor Marks: Track and Field
- STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS : Puck Stops in Boston as Roy Makes 60 Saves Against Bruins
- COMPANY TOWN ANNEX
- Bank of Newport Accuses Customer of Fraud : Finance: The institution says it lost $4.5 million in an equipment lease scheme. U.S. attorney's office in Los Angeles is investigating.
- THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE REGIONS : Health Care a Tonic for OC Economy : Respiratory and infusion therapy firm Abbey is a good example. It's gone from near-collapse to 1993 earnings of $14 million.
- DOMESTIC MARKET SHAREDomestic market share and number...
- Pacific Scientific Reports Profit for First Quarter
- THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE GIANTS : Biggest Service Companies
- American Health Restructures Its Loan Payments
- Reesa Ryder has joined Nelson Communications Group...
- THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : A VIEW FROM THE STREET : What Rises Faster Than Dough? Williams-Sonoma Stock : The purveyor of fancy kitchenware spent 1993 following a different recipe for profit.
- DuPont Co., the nation's largest chemical company,...
- Bolsa Index Drops 18.2 on 2nd Kidnaping : Mexico: Abduction of wealthy businessman triggers another stock market decline.
- THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE BOTTOM LINE : Survival of the Fittest : Banks That Made It Through Recession Are Stronger
- MYTHBUSTERS : Go Ahead and Cross Your Eyes
- COMPTON : Sisters Plead No Contest in Attack on Grandfather
- GSA Chief's Debt Minor, Audit Shows : Expenses: Roger Johnson owed government $72 and has paid it. Office says his 'unfamiliarity with official travel rules' caused the blunder.
- Interested Fan Had Defense for Record Attempt
- Theater Review : Though Dated, 'Broadway' Has Bright Spots
- Captives of Health Care
- THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE BOTTOM LINE : Networking Has Tied Things Up Nicely for Cisco Systems : There don't seem to be enough superlatives to describe the maker of computer routing boxes, which has a stock market value of $8.6 billion.
- Wasted Money
- Consult Attorney to File Bankruptcy
- Lead Poisoning of Children
- Rescuers Praised
- Devious Petition
- Michael Huffington
- Rolfing
- Study Needed
- 20th Century Loses a Customer
- Tickets Issued for Small Oil Spills
- THE TIMES 100 / THE BEST PERFORMING COMPANIES IN AMERICA : THE GIANTS : Solectron's Mantra for Success : It's 'Faster, Better and Cheaper.' In just five years, the Milpitas computer circuit board maker has become a global player with more than $1 billion in revenue.
- 'Black and Blue' Lyric
- Lack of Trust
- Foreign Policy
- Crime in U.S. and Singapore
- OTHER NEWS - April 26, 1994
- OTHER NEWS - April 26, 1994
- TECHNOLOGY - April 26, 1994
- BANKING & FINANCE - April 26, 1994
- BANKING & FINANCE - April 26, 1994
- TELEVISION - April 26, 1994
- Obituaries - April 26, 1994
- Obituaries - April 26, 1994
- Hollywood Moves to Colonize China
- Thousands Will Be Waiting as Nixon Comes Back Home : Services: Crowds will greet ex-President today at his library, where funeral planning continues. Speculation continues regarding which world dignitaries will attend.
- Clinton Rejects Casino Tax Hike for Welfare Plan
- Ventura City Manager Baker to Resign July 1 : Government: In a surprise announcement, he says he will step down after 13 years for a private consulting job.
- LAPD Secrecy on Street Crime Data Triggers Controversy : Police: Yaroslavsky to call for release of violent-crime analyses. The material includes plans for stymieing lawbreakers.
- County Administrator Finds Reform Elusive : Government: Hired six months ago with a mandate to control budgets, Sally Reed has suffered a string of setbacks.
- Oxnard Officer Fatally Shoots Suspect : Crime: Van Nuys man was hit four times. Police are investigating whether he fired during the foot chase.
- Clinton, Cabinet Open Drive Against Assault Weapons : Legislation: Effort seeks enough support to have the measure included in talks reconciling House, Senate versions of the crime bill.
- RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : Yorba Linda, Center Stage : Funeral: Nixon's hometown, thrust again in the spotlight, prepares for his final homecoming. 'There is a certain excitement,' one council member says.
- FEELING WANTED: He's not sure what a...
- Jenny Craig Reports Loss; 30 Weight Centers to Close : Fitness: The company sustained a $15.3-million operating loss in the third quarter amid signs that Americans are shunning diets and exercising less.
- Fire Shuts Down Stretch of New Jersey Turnpike
- Front Brings Wind, Snow; Wave Breaks Cruise Ship Window
- RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : Nixon Foresaw Exoneration in Tapes, Haig Says : Oval Office: Former President reportedly feared what he might be accused of by aides. He believed recordings were 'exculpatory.'
- COMMITMENTS : A Case of Dueling Perceptions : CAN THIS MARRIAGE BE SAVED?
- Democrats Take Aim at Longtime GOP Stronghold : Politics: With reapportionment and Nolan in prison, Glendale-based Assembly district seems up for grabs.
- Finding Another Kind of Understanding : Health: Members of a Van Nuys support group for lesbians with life-threatening illnesses share their complex struggles.
- Wind Plagues Earth Day Events : Activities: Rain wasn't a problem, but crowds at celebrations in Topanga and Malibu are kept down by the gusts.
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Judges Should Know Better
- Cool Reaction : Nordhoff High's Touted 'ICE' Program Called Too Hard on Students
- Penalized Wallace Rallies, Wins at Martinsville
- TV Reviews : Unsavory Debut for Candy's 'Hostage'
- ENERGY
- HONG KONG
- O.C. Gets Streisand, but Its Charities Won't See Proceeds
- Irvine Loses Big West Tennis Title
- Mister Robinson Indeed! : Pro basketball: Spurs center "embarrasses" Clippers with 71 points en route to scoring title in 112-97 rout.
- STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS : This Time, Rangers Use a Fast Finish to Beat Islanders
- Pop Music Reviews : NKOTB Can't Hide Behind an Acronym
- New Golf Club Products Drive Sales : Big Bertha Irons, Graphite Shafts Capture Golfers' Fancy
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Myers Needs Surgery; Melvin Is Sought
- Theater Reviews : Dan Butler's Compelling Solo Work
- Jazz Review : Quintero Sets High Standard With Cross-Cultural Sound : The Colombian-born guitarist moves easily among genres while fusing styles ranging from boleros to cha-chas to funk.
- RICHARD NIXON: 1913-1994 : Nixon Planned Milestone Opening to China for Long Time, Book Says : Diplomacy: In Taipei in 1965--four years before becoming President--he said U.S. had to improve relations with People's Republic of China.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Mexico Walking on Tricky Ground With Rate Hikes : Economics: Officials hope to keep capital in the country. Political, social and economic goals are inextricably entwined.
- In Bosnia, a Numbing Rescue Redux : Evacuation: U.N. airlifts out of besieged cities like Gorazde have become a tragic routine as Serb aggression continues.
- COMMITMENTS : Till 'Death Wish' Do Us Part : When this couple said 'I do,' they didn't promise to like the same films. It has to do with 'girl movies' and 'boy movies.'
- Car Bomb Kills Nine as S. Africa Vote Nears : Violence: Attack near ANC offices in Johannesburg is worst of campaign. Speculation centers on right wing.
- Obituary
- Roundtable Takes Aim at Prejudice, Stereotypes : Thousand Oaks: Group of women, who use games and discussions to bring about cultural understanding, hope to go before community forums.
- Warning Signs Are on the Way to Make Stopping Easier
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Law Would Protect Fish in City Lakes
- Gene Nettles; Dancer, Choreographer Made Career in Scandinavia
- Reading, Writing, Therapy : Education: The art of optimism. Coping with living. Many schools are trying to fill a psychological void--but do these subjects belong in the classroom?
- Bid to Halt Hospital Project May Be Losing : Supervisors: At least three of the five board members support the planned Ventura County Medical Center addition despite the campaign by opponents.
- Angels the Worst in First After Latest Fenway Flop
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Jordan Extends Hitting Streak to 11
- 'Soft Dollars' Raise Conflict-of-Interest Issues
- Random Acts of Kindness Are Public Property
- Can Required Porches Prod People Into Neighborliness? : Cities: San Luis Obispo considers an unusual step in the name of 'social ecology.' Many won't take it sitting down.
- MISSION VIEJO : City, Swim Team at Impasse Over Facility
- NFL DRAFT : Raiders Obtain Williams : Pro football: Team addresses need at running back by acquiring a veteran, drafts defensive players.
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Don't Blame the Kid--<i> He </i> Can Count
- TV Reviews : Dennis Miller Finds Himself in HBO Slot
- Airlines Undeterred by Vietnam Political Snags : Travel: U.S. carriers lay groundwork for flights while awaiting diplomatic normalization.
- Rightist Gets Landslide Win in El Salvador
- Jokes
- After Attacks, Christians Feel Threatened in Pakistan : Asia: Leaders of religious minority denounce government in Muslim nation for failing to repeal blasphemy law.
- The Queen of the Pool
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Sanitation Agency, City Reach Accord
- Decision on Tollway Project Was Covered Up, Ferguson Says : Roads: Legislator says officials masked plans to make segment of Newport Coast Drive part of tollway.
- Collapse of Pageant Takes Dreams With It : Beauty contest: Entrants come from thousands of miles, paying their own expenses and $2,595 entry fee, only to see the event canceled. Organizers blame each other.
- What I've Learned
- LOS ALAMITOS : CHP Asks for Help in Accident Probe
- The First Round
- Weekend Reviews : Dance : Triumphant Visions of Balanchine From Miami
- The Savvy and Follies of a Man of Paradoxes
- Serbs Begin a Pullback at Gorazde : Bosnia: U.N. troops patrol the enclave as gunmen who had battered the city retreat in the face of a NATO ultimatum. The rebels blow up a water plant on their way out.
- Youth : OPINION : Let's Bring Superman Back
- THOUSAND OAKS : Plan Would Raise City Landscape Fees
- 'Three Strikes' and a Balk: Beneficial Statutory Clinker : Law: The new statute starts the count on felonies now, not retroactively. If it's a legislative error, it's fair; leave it as is.
- KFI Put Ratings Ahead of Responsibility
- Regional Student Films to Screen at Loyola
- TV Reviews : 'Getting Out' Gets Into Mother, Daughter Struggle
- Three Views of Where Wall Street Is Headed
- Brazilian Priest Puts Faith in His Revolver
- Fulgencia Garcia Lopez; Created Lladro Sculptures
- Clobert B. Broussard; St. Louis' First Black Alderman
- One Galapagos Turtle Colony Safe, but More Are Threatened in Blaze
- Over the years, the crags above Chatsworth...
- Orange in a Bind Over Jail's Likely Expansion : Crime: 'Three strikes' laws and overcrowded county facilities may force Theo Lacy's growth.
- Tabletop Wars : Ancient Asian Board Game Finds New Enthusiasts
- Getting Involved : 'Men Have Got to Get Back to Helping'
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : For This Brewer, Having a Couple of Extra Pitches Makes a Difference
- GOLF ROUNDUP : Springer Wins Greensboro by Three Shots Despite a 72
- SAILING : Last Boat Finishes 27 Hours After Conner's Stars & Stripes
- OJAI TENNIS : USC's Black, Stanford's Unheralded De Silva Win Titles
- O.C. Art Review : Works Give View Into Vietnamese American Psyche