- DEL MAR : McCarron, a Late Add, Rides Feature Winner
- A Continental Search for New Sounds : Pop music: Record executive Chris Blackwell is hoping to do for African music what he did for reggae.
- Detroit Edison Signs Deal With 3 Auto Makers : Energy: The $2-billion agreement with Ford, GM and Chrysler is the first U.S. utility contract with an entire industry.
- Lori Y. Freeman has been named vice...
- Making Greenbacks Greener : Companies Hope Recycling Old Cash Into New Products Pays
- Tiny Bubbles in the Egg Whites
- FASHION : Vests Put Cool to the Test : Despite the heat, the garments from menswear win over women. But it's the multi-pocket version that may endure.
- VIDEO REWIND : Symbolism Haunts 'Fourth Man'
- Wilson Sprinter Is Living in Fast Lane : Preps: LaKeisha Backus, a relative newcomer to track, has already reached elite status in the sport.
- Three Killers Executed in Arkansas : Punishment: The three had slain a businessman in 1981. Multiple execution is decried by some as 'slaughter' as others note its efficiency.
- Transfer of Pomona Fire Service Brings Charges, Demotions : Jobs: Eleven people lost titles in shift to county. Changes also brought better equipment and renewed bias allegations.
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Browns Sign Langham, Alexander
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Butler Guarantees Unity by Players
- ART REVIEWS : Mann Captures the Images of Childhood
- UnionFed Financial Corp.: The Brea parent of...
- ENERGY
- O.C. Bank Files for Liquidation Under Chapter 7
- International Business
- Coram Healthcare of Newport to Move Offices to Colorado
- AIRLINES
- Cookbook Trouble : Julienne Who?
- THEATER REVIEW : Audience Gets Taken for Great Ride : Musical about circus meister's storied life bursts with energy and holds audience's attention despite lack of substance.
- Region : PICO RIVERA : Council Members Locked in Dispute Over Keys to City Hall
- Police Say Burglar Offered False Evidence in Other Cases : Simpson case: The man who claimed he saw two white men fleeing after the slayings also reported seeing Polly Klaas alive a month after she had been slain, authorities say.
- The exclusive Ventura County music charts are...
- NOTEBOOK / SEAN WATERS : Knee Injury Sidelines Former Santa Monica High Football Standout
- NOTEBOOK / GARY KLEIN : Pomona's May, Battling Cancer, Retires
- HOLLYWOOD : Man Charged With Break-In at School
- CAMARILLO : Curbs Considered on Adult Magazines
- Demolition of Press Box at Coliseum OKd
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Gunman Wounds 2 Men in Alleyway
- Human Bones Found in Laguna Believed to Date to Before 1920 : Anthropology: A Cal State Fullerton expert says the remains could be of a Native American or a homicide victim.
- VENICE : Galanter Urges City to Block Redevelopment Project
- Apell's Maneuvers Succeed Yet Again : Tennis: Most talk centers on Swede's recent lifesaving heroics despite 6-4, 6-2 rout of 27th-ranked Volkov.
- <i> Givetch</i> ,<i> Givetch</i> ,<i> Givetch</i>
- SAN GABRIEL VALLEY / COVER STORY : Diversity Amid Devotion : Mormon Missionaries Seek Asian Americans as Church Sheds Its All-White Image
- FOR THE KIDS : Annual Extravaganza Turns Mall Into Youngsters' Paradise : Nonstop whirl of music, activities and exhibits in Thousand Oaks features performers who won't turn off parents.
- LAWNDALE : City Attorney Loses Job After Council Vote
- Orange County Video Rentals
- Hearing on Plan to Dredge Channel
- Girl, 4, Finds Wishes Do Come True
- The Comfort Zone
- Elimination of Quake 'Ghost Towns' OKd
- Camarillo Man Cited in Santa Barbara Fire : Disaster: Teacher suspected he was responsible for backcountry blaze and turned himself in. He may be billed for the costs.
- 'Fragile Ecologies': A Touch of Green
- This Houdini's Hard to Hold : Famous for Disappearing Acts, Raiders' Scott Davis Might Stick Around This Time. Then Again . . .
- Ratings 'Ain't Broke,' Board Chair Says : Movies: Richard Mosk, the new head of the MPAA board, says he sees few, if any, problems with the current system.
- International Business
- HEALTH CARE
- AIRLINES
- After 5 Years, City Balks at Baseball Plan
- Police to Use Copters Cited in Safety Reports : Aviation: Federal panel is seeking an FAA probe of charges that R-22 aircraft, used in Gardena and Hawthorne, may be unsafe. But firm blames pilots for crashes.
- HARBOR AREA : Advisory Board Sought for Navy Base Cleanup
- PARAMOUNT : City Hires 10 Students for Workfare Program
- St. Mary's Foundation Names Chair
- Topics / BRIEFLY : Volunteers: Mentors Needed by Big Sisters
- The Man Who Would Not Be King : Sunny Ade was born to a royal family of the Yoruba tribe. But he has made his name writing and performing juju music.
- Bosnian Rebels Crack Facade of Serb Unity
- Ex-Candidate Gets Workers' Comp Post
- James J. McMorrow; Investment Business Pioneer, Civic Leader
- CERRITOS : ABC Trustees to Settle With Embattled Supt.
- Marble Expert Beam to Address Aficionados of the Timeless Toy : Young and old alike will enjoy insider's look at American favorite, now a hot collector's item, at Adventures for Kids.
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Reinstating Bus Route Supported
- State Rejects Student's Claim in CSUF Spanking Incident
- BELL GARDENS : Bicycle Club Casino's General Manager Quits
- Stealing Pizza Could Be Third Strike for Felon : Crime: Suspect tells police he didn't even eat the slice he is accused of taking from children at Redondo Beach Pier. He faces robbery charges.
- Safety Components International Inc.: The Costa Mesa...
- Trimedyne's Shares Drop by Nearly 50% : Stocks: The Irvine medical laser maker blames unmet expectations and uncertainty over FDA approval for product.
- Cookbook Trouble : Righting Recipes
- Using the Old Bean
- AROUND THE VALLEY
- LOVE HIM TENDER: Everyone has something to...
- Ah, Shucks! It's Time for the Corn Festival
- POLITICAL PICTURE: At their best, public opinion...
- Theater Panel to Include Donors : Thousand Oaks: The commission responsible for scheduling Civic Arts Plaza events will be expanded.
- FOR NASCAR DRIVERS . . . : Brickyard 400 Is the Big Test : Saturday's Race Starts New Era for Foyt, Earnhardt and Friends
- Refocused Jelso Aims for Return Trip to Buenos Aires : Racquetball: First experience was as Argentina's coach in Pan Am Games qualifier. Now, after prolonged slump, he must play his way onto U.S team.
- BY DESIGN
- Ujena 5,000 Promises to Be a Model Race
- BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : A Dynamic First Effort That Proves to Be the Real Thing : THE GRASS DANCER <i> by Susan Power</i> ; G.P. Putnam's Sons, $22.95, 288 pages
- City Council Locked in a Controversy Over Keys : Pico Rivera: New councilwoman says locks to City Hall were changed because colleagues suspect her of snooping. She has moved out in protest.
- California IN BRIEF : RIVERSIDE : Doctor Plans Suit in Mystery Fumes Case
- BY DESIGN : Made in Metropolis : Your Next Suit Could Look a Lot Like Something Clark Kent Might Have Worn
- Cover Story : A Sense of Hope : Long Beach has enlisted schools, the police, the Boys and Girls clubs, and the YMCA in an effort to reach out to at-risk kids in some of the city's toughest areas and give them . . .
- Volunteers to Display Safe House Triangles
- MONTEBELLO : Lawsuit Accuses Police of Racial Bias in Arrest
- THEATER SCENE : 'Othello' Has Different Outlook at Ojai Festival : As a follower of Islam, actor Shriff Hasam brings an unusual perspective to the portrayal of the Moor.
- '3 Strikes' Should Spare Youths, Marchers Say : Protest: Teen-agers call for exclusion of juvenile felonies and say root causes of crime should be addressed.
- Fugitive Hacker Leaves Trail of Strange Claims : Crime: 'Agent Steal' said he worked undercover for the FBI while awaiting sentencing for crimes that include rigging radio station contests. Case sheds light on shadowy computer world.
- Judge Dismisses Felony Complaint--and Third Strike : Courts: Due to lack of evidence, Cypress man instead faces two misdemeanor allegations involving the abuse of his former girlfriend.
- Suit Names 2 Restaurants in Youth's Death : Courts: Parents claim driver of car in fatal crash was served alcohol despite being underage. The allegations are denied.
- FULLERTON : Low-Income Housing Project Voted Down
- Baseball Season Might End Today : Labor: Angered by the owners' latest maneuver, players representatives will vote and could call for an immediate strike.
- POP : THE BEAT OF TRADITION : King Sunny Ade Stays Close to His Love--and Life--Nigeria's Religious and Court Music
- Washington State Wildfire Reverses Course, Threatens Lakeside Homes
- Breyer Sworn In as High Court Justice in a Private Ceremony
- Officer Charged in Gun Incident at Bar : Courts: Burbank prosecutors allege the policeman illegally displayed the weapon in a threatening manner.
- Female Dispatcher Sues Newport Police for Harassment : Litigation: She is 11th former employee to file such an action since 1992. Lawyer for ex-chief and a captain scoffs at claim.
- A Close-Up Look At People Who Matter : Group Gives Girls Thirst for Ambition
- GARDEN GROVE : Group to Investigate Street Light Billing
- THEATER REVIEW : 'Texas Trinity' Captures Nuances of a Small Town
- WASHINGTON INSIGHT
- RESEDA : Petting Zoo Operator Sues Over March Raid
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Man Pleads Not Guilty in Officer Attack : Hearing: Ronald Arnett Coleman reportedly told investigators that he hit Amy Bonilla because she put her hand on her gun.
- BUENA PARK : Amateur Radio Club Hosts Romanian Pair
- THOUSAND OAKS : Children Get a Taste of Other Cultures
- Visitor, 43, Falls Off Boat, Drowns at Marina
- Big 9th Strands Dodgers : Baseball: Valdes surrenders two runs in the ninth inning of 4-2 loss as strike atmosphere takes hold.
- President Says He Might Intervene
- Catch Them on the Rebound : After Starting Slowly, MacLean, Wilson, Butler Show NBA They Can Play
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Jackson Protests 'Wordless' Ejection
- Panel Rejects U.S. Claim of Lumber Bias : Trade: The ruling may mean a refund to Canada of hundreds of millions of dollars in duties.
- Topics / LANDMARKS : High-Octane History
- SIGHTS : Age Cannot Wither, nor Custom Stale the Art of Beatrice Wood : An exhibit of wryly humorous and vibrant drawings by the Ojai artist is on display at the Carnegie museum.
- Topics / ENVIRONMENT : Residents Can Dispose of Oil, Other Wastes
- Israel, Jordan Move Closer to Peace Treaty
- The Everly Brothers"Walk Right Back: The Everly...
- Panel Urges U.S. Database to Verify Workers' Status
- Palatial Treasures
- WHITTIER : Teamsters Picketing Cemetery Over Salaries
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : Inconsistency Puts a Chill on the Grill : The meaty beef ribs and pork baby-backs are main attractions at Maverick's. But commercial barbecue sauces disappoint.
- GOINGS ON : Santa Barbara to Celebrate Its 70th Old Spanish Days Fiesta : Event will be marked by music, dancing, a rodeo, parades and all sorts of other festivities.
- HARBOR AREA : Report on Improving Truck Traffic Approved
- Back to Nature
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Talents Unleashed : Owners Demonstrate Varied Skills of Working Dogs
- Marathon Man Comes to a Personal Crossroad : Altman survives grueling 10-hour hearing session, but . . .
- SIMI VALLEY : Free Van Service Offered to Veterans
- In Japan, They Dial U.S. for an Undertaking in Shrewdness
- Bids Heat Up for Madison Square Garden
- First American Title Names Claims Prevention Official
- CareLine Inc.: The Irvine provider of ambulance...
- Tallying Bus Strike's Impact on Business : Economy: Shopping areas claim they lost millions in revenue, while taxi companies say they enjoyed a boom.
- Grilled Turkey, Banana Cake
- Topics / COURTS : Neither Side Cheers Bias Case Ruling
- Southland Leads U.S. in Beach Closings, Warnings : Environment: A study says San Diego County tallied the biggest increase in 1993. Researchers point out that areas with frequent testing have the most alerts.
- When home security looks like siege mentality : Bullet-resistant siding for residences is now available. Interest in the product is intense, but some wonder if it signals a surrender to crime.
- Under Heavy Lobbying, Council Defers Police, Fire Station Bonds : Civic Center: Santa Monica officials say measure was likely to be defeated on November ballot even though voters in June approved renovation plan.
- Topics / BUSINESS : Stock Watch
- Democrats Finalize Deal With Chicago on '96 Convention Site
- REDONDO BEACH : Pier's Top Leaseholder Will Sell Off Holdings
- REGION : Challenger Bows Out of Assembly Race
- Happy Again With 'Singin' in the Rain'
- VENTURA : Man Allegedly Fired Shot at Samaritan
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Roommate Charged in Fatal Shooting of Deputy
- Apell's Maneuvers Succeed Yet Again : Tennis: Most talk centers on Swede's recent life-saving heroics despite 6-4, 6-2 rout of 27th-ranked Volkov.
- A Matter of Courage : Leiper Returns to Mound After Open-Heart Surgery
- SURFING : For Deffenbaugh, It's a Big Wednesday
- TV REVIEWS : A Pair of CBS Premieres: A Case of Pure Summer Lite
- Clinton Assails Health Care Foes : Presidency: GOP is accused of rebuffing efforts at compromise. He strongly defends Mitchell's reform bill as meeting tests of political reality and practical impact.
- The Workers Didn't Unite and MTA Won : By keeping silent about fare hikes, the unions lost bus-riding working people as allies.
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Ex-Football Star Pleads Guilty in Collision That Injured Student
- The Master of Survival : Art: Liu Haisu, father of modern Chinese art, has faced many adversaries--from Nationalists to Communists to the Red Guards of the Cultural Revolution. At 100, he has outlived them all.
- Goggins' 'Nunsense II': The World Is Its Cloister : Theater: Tonight at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, the sisters' antics will look familiar to those who saw the original.
- SANTA PAULA : Resident, Burglar Injured in Struggle
- Service Technician Grazed by Gunfire in Foiled Stickup
- CHATSWORTH : Company Celebrates Post-Quake Recovery
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Mitchell's High Five Leads Reds' 17-4 Rout
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Hobert Thrilled With Exhibition Outing
- CLUB REVIEW : Hell's Gate: Devilish Rebirth of a Hot Spot for Brave Souls
- FULLERTON : Council Quits Fight on Special Election
- ANAHEIM : Letter of Objection Delays Stadium Vote
- Skateboarder Killed When He Crashes on Steep Simi Valley Street : Death: Man reportedly had been drinking. Shocked friends say avid athlete 'always was in total control.'
- TUSTIN : Law Would Limit Gifts to City Officials
- ROLLER HOCKEY : Blades Take Charge Early, Win, 8-5
- Award to Residents Group Greater Than Reported : Law: A clerk misinterprets judge's ruling in small-claims court. Neighbor ordered to pay $90,575, not $50,175.
- Colorado Denies Admission for Van Buren
- Dream Begins All Over : Basketball: Dream Team II, claiming to be greatest ever, opens against Spain tonight in World Championships.
- 'Gin Game' Distills Wry Humor
- Surf's Hearse of a Different Color
- SHOP TALK : AHA, a New Wrinkle in Skin-Care Cosmetics : The natural anti-aging product is derived from plants. But a variety of brands, blends and prices can confuse shoppers.
- Sports : League Is Way for Old Guys to Get Their Kicks : Soccer: Athletes age 30 and older find competition and social bonding in organization based in Claremont.
- CARSON : Council OKs Bonus for Workers, but No Raise
- Victims of Panic Attacks Learn to Fear Fear Itself
- Get History Lesson and Doggie Breath Medicine on Same Stroll
- Topics / MEDICINE : Firm's New Device May Ease Cataract Surgery
- Past, Present Celebrities Swell Action at Op Pro Contest, Party
- Lockheed-Led Team Wins Lab Contract
- Rildia Bee O'Bryan Cliburn; Mother, Teacher of Pianist Van Cliburn
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Gains of MTA, Union Don't Match Strike Toll on Riders : Transit: Nine-day walkout reveals powerlessness of those who rely on buses. Local businesses also suffered.
- The following are the top music sales...
- Vanishing of Vil Vana Still Torments Family
- Sharing the Fountain of Youth
- Sticking Power : Stingers Junior Roller Hockey Team Has Found Success This Season, Earning a Trip to North American Championships
- Southland Leads U.S. in Beach Closings, Warnings : Environment: O.C. bucks trend with number of incidents declining by more than half in 1993. Researchers point out that areas with frequent testing have the most alerts.
- HOLLYWOOD : A Neighborly Night Out--to Fight Crime
- MUSIC : Band Has Deep Roots in Santa Barbara Fiesta : Spencer the Gardener, formed in 1989, will play five times during annual event on State Street.
- Regional Report : SOUTH BAY : Police Using Copters Despite Safety Study
- International Business : Africa, the Last Frontier, Draws Herd of Bullish Investors : Markets: Wall Street firms are setting up funds. Interest is driven by strong performance of nations' stock exchanges.
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Talk of Drug Deal Enlivens Slow Trading
- Economy Still Growing, but Slowly : Forecasts: Leading indicators index posts a 0.2% gain in June.
- LOW FAT : Sprucing Up Corn Chowder
- Decor Packs More Punch Than the Food
- BABY LOVE : Romeo and Juliette Were Born to Be in the Circus, Which Right Now Simply Requires Them to Be Elephants
- Southland Leads U.S. in Beach Closings, Warnings : Environment: In Ventura County, coastal areas were designated unsafe for only four days. But the county does not routinely monitor water quality, report says.
- Microsemi Corp.: The Santa Ana maker of...
- Chase to Acquire American Residential
- Stand by Your Pun
- Empire Ballroom: '80s Sun Hasn't Set
- Cookbook Trouble : Can This Recipe Be Saved?
- Cookbook Trouble : A Soup Is Born
- Orange County Fans' Choices
- LAUGH LINES : A Few Changes and Woodstock Will Be Fine
- Dealers Warn Against Doctored Jade : Gems: Merchants have found a nearly undetectable way of making low-grade stones appear to be expensive jewels.
- Janis Carter; Actress Hosted TV Quiz Show
- Topics / BRIEFLY : Environment: Toxic Waste Removal Program Resumes
- Pardon Us, but We Paid to Hear a <i> Movie</i>
- BY DESIGN : His Focus? It's Solely on Models : Books: He had an idea but got no takers. So, photographer Arthur Elgort published it himself, and his take on the runways is one hot seller.
- Victims of Corporate Layoffs Lose More Than Their Income : Psychology: New counseling technique addresses the sense of loss that executives may feel after being separated from their work families.
- $550-Million Chevron Tax Accord Reached
- Dream Pit
- Sip and nibble. Sip and nibble.That should...
- Cookbook Trouble : Who's to Blame?
- Sports : He Has the Trip to Omaha Down Pat
- Joy Riders Threaten El Segundo Preserve : Ecology: Vandals on all-terrain vehicles may destroy the habitat of the endangered blue butterfly that lives in the 200 acres near L.A. airport, environmentalists say.
- NOTEBOOK / KIRBY LEE : Kirby, Masakayan Team to Win Pro Beach Volleyball Tournament
- International Business : Global Markets and Economic Update
- Bank of Newport Struggling to Survive : Finance: A $6-million write-off puts its assets below the minimum required as a reserve against losses. It could be seized by regulators.
- Information Sought on Waste Dumping
- WESTCHESTER : Interchange Opens 6 Months Ahead of Schedule
- Topics / BRIEFLY : Recreation: Golf Program Also Offers Academic Aid
- Senate Gives Space Station Crucial Vote of Confidence
- David Ball"Thinkin' Problem" Warner Bros.David Ball is...
- Fatal Voyage : It's been 6 months since the commercial trawler Vil Vana and its even crewmen vanished in waters off Santa Cruz Island. But unanswered questions still haunt the families left behind.
- A Love Affair With Thai Cooking
- California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Dolphin Strandings Blamed on Disease
- 2 Die by Lethal Injection as Third Awaits in Arkansas : Penalty: Inmates say the triple execution is like taking 'hogs to the slaughter.' But prison officials say it makes it easier on their staff.
- Bernard R. Caldwell; Credited With Modernizing the CHP
- Playboy's Bunnies Hopping for Makeover
- COMPTON
- AEROSPACE
- O.C. Leads State to 24.3% Surge in Home Sales : Housing: Second-quarter gain led by O.C. resales, realtors group reports. Median price falls slightly.
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- JAUNTS : Serious Cooks Spice Up Competition : Chefs from throughout the Southland will gather Saturday for the fifth annual Port Hueneme Chili Festival.
- LONG BEACH : Birdland Jazz Club Closes on a Blue Note
- Topics / SCHOOLS : Superintendent Quickly Chosen
- Language Comes Alive : Unique School District Program Uses Songs, Cooking Lessons and Field Trips to Help Teach English to Immigrant Students
- Mother's Quest for a Better Life Turns Tragic as Children Die in Freak Hanging
- HERMOSA BEACH : City Council OKs Stiffer Building Code
- HARBOR AREA : 'One Stop' Business Permit Office to Open
- This Could Be a Picture-Perfect Way to Enjoy the Pageant of the Masters
- Extra! Extra! Read all about it: Huge tree stump found on M Street.
- Islam and Politics
- Jesse Jackson
- Political Labels
- Whitewater Hearings
- BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : A Race to the Finish at Calumet Farms : WILD RIDE: The Rise and Tragic Fall of Calumet Farm Inc., America's Premier Racing Dynasty <i> by Ann Hagedorn Auerbach</i> ; Henry Holt, $22.50, 384 pages
- Fiscal Concerns Drive Wilson's Parole Policy, Memos Show : Prisons: Analyst's reports appear to undercut governor's contention that public safety is always the top Administration priority. But corrections officials say a 'numbers guy' was expressing his own views.
- Exposition Park
- Legalizing Drugs
- Baseball Strike Plans
- Enterprise Zone: Like Twilight Zone? : Not in Santa Ana or Long Beach, where key urban-aid concept appears to be working
- Prostitution: Efforts to Combat It, Ideas on Legalizing It
- SOUTHEAST AREA : Challenger Bows Out of Assembly Race
- Civic Center: A Request to Cut Height of RAND Buildings
- Teaching Creationism
- OTHER NEWS - Aug. 4, 1994
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- Notes on a Scorecard - Aug. 4, 1994
- BANKING & FINANCE - Aug. 4, 1994
- BANKING & FINANCE - Aug. 4, 1994
- Obituaries - Aug. 4, 1994
- Obituaries - Aug. 4, 1994
- Altman Refuses to Step Down Over Whitewater : Probe: Democrats, GOP criticize Treasury official. Bentsen admits that aides made 'errors in judgment.'
- Costa Mesa Police Kill Bank Robbery Suspect After Chase
- Police Focus on Stalking Motive in Simpson Case : Crime: Ex-wife's answering-machine tapes seized, friends interviewed. Experts cite need to give reason for killings.
- Police Kill Bank Robbery Suspect in Costa Mesa
- CRIME FIGHTER: San Juan Capistrano Mayor Collene...
- Kids in Street, Toys on Lawn Land Homeowners in Court : Lawsuit: Covenant violations are a detriment to property values, neighborhood association says in seeking injunction.
- Lake Forest / San Juan Capistrano : 2 More Cities Vote Airport Study Funds
- Renter of Robbins' Residence Accused of Theft : Encino: Luxury home was stripped of $92,000 in furniture and fixtures while the ex-politician was in a federal prison camp.
- Beating on Videotape Is Investigated : Violence: The FBI and the D.A.'s office are checking into the incident. Officer who is seen striking a 17-year-old has been placed on administrative leave.
- PERSPECTIVE ON HEALTH-CARE REFORM : The Odd Jargon of the 95% Promise : The new buzzword is <i> trigger, </i> a device to force full coverage at some later date, letting this Congress off the hook.
- KNBC's Threats Over Tape Spark Dispute : Media: News officials criticize station's warning to others not to air video. Youth's lawyer undercuts debate by saying he will release it.
- Executive Travel : Bottom Line Is the Top Theme at Travel Industry Convention
- 'I Love Trouble' Doesn't Report Whole Story
- Westside / COVER STORY : Home Away From Home : Overnight Child Care Provides Parents New Freedom on the Job
- No Need Yet for Congress' OK on Haiti, Clinton Says : Caribbean: Senators vote 100-0 for a resolution calling on him to seek lawmakers' endorsement for use of force.
- Riders Welcome Return of Buses : Transportation: About three-fourths of MTA's fleet resumes service after strike ends. Passenger loads are lower than normal on some routes.
- Breath-Defying Act : Some Long Beach Eateries Openly Defy Smoking Ban, Officials Say
- What becomes a legend most: notoriety, music?
- REAL ESTATE
- Gore Woos Ukraine With Promises of Aid in Return for Disarmament Steps
- Former Governor Leads Vote in Missouri GOP Senate Primary
- Law Firm Drops Case Involving Suspect in Clinic Killings
- 6 Die of Cholera in Russian Republic of Dagestan
- LOS ANGELES : Man Held in Execution-Style Killing of 14-Year-Old Boy
- BUENA PARK : Budget in the Black Thanks to Windfall
- A Bench Mark Performance on Golf Course
- Petchey Serves Up an Upset of Chang : Tennis: With strong second serve, Englishman ousts top-seeded player.
- Fullerton's McGraw Shoots 72 in Junior Tournament
- What Becomes a Legend Most: Notoriety, Music? : Commentary: The hoopla over the Jackson-Presley marriage could further obscure his creative focus. Only quality music-making can legitimize his King of Pop claim.
- Jackson-Presley Union Sparks Shock, Doubt, Laughs : Marriage: Confirmation that the King of Pop and the Princess of Rock have indeed hitched causes many reactions, with surprise topping the chart.
- Quantum Health Resources Inc.: The Orange provider...
- Wilson Ahead of Brown in Campaign Cash
- Dominicans to Allow Patrols of Border With Haiti
- Clinton Taps Temporary Liaison on AIDS Policy
- COSTA MESA : Council to Consider Large Retail Center
- Resentment Over Award Led Man to Kill Rival, Prosecutor Says : Courts: Opening statements are heard in the slaying of a Canyon Country tae kwon do instructor. Defense says blood found on the body is someone else's.