- Over There : The American occupation of the British Isles in the early 1940s : RICH RELATIONS: The American Occupation of Britain, 1942-1945, <i> By David Reynolds (Random House: $30; 592 pp.)</i>
- Strains in Western Alliance Evident at Policy Gathering : NATO: Diplomats from Europe stress need for U.S. protection. Americans say public support is waning.
- Backlash Begins as Recall Petition Targets Stanton
- CAMPUS & CAREERS GUIDE : At Home at School : Residential Programs Give Disadvantaged Students a Boost Into Academic Success
- Focus : 'Piano's' Passage : PLAYWRIGHT WILSON ADAPTS HIS 1990 PRIZE 'LESSON' FOR ITS TV PREMIERE
- BOYS' BASKETBALL
- Taking Score of the Voices on the Street : Music: A composer's chance encounter leads to a piece that echos the tempo and tensions of Downtown's roving kaleidoscope of vendors.
- Home on the Range
- Ventura Bases Avoid Closure List--So Far
- THE COURTS : Diversity Goal Hurts Liberals
- PORT HUENEME : Unlicensed Boy Drives Van Through Window
- New Year Marked by New Relationships : Tet Festival Held Against a Backdrop of Improving Ties Between U.S. and Vietnam
- Master's Counts to 20 Again
- 20th Century Top 10 : Babe Ruth Best Athlete of All Time; Ali Ranks Next; Deion in That League
- Alemany Loses Fourth Game, 61-46, to Brea-Olinda
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : No. 2 Tustin Shuts Down Clark, Beats Sonora
- Progress in Talks Minimal : Baseball: Owners disappointed in union counterproposal.
- Ventura Wins at Oxnard
- Rap's Scarface Shows His Heart : His third album, 'The Diary,' has sold more than a million copies, but the standout is a tender Top 40 hit track, 'I Seen a Man Die.'
- Some Meetings Call for Gorilla Tactics
- COMMENTARY : A Double-Edged Drama : As Native Americans applaud the rise of theater about their cultures, some worry that too much focus is on past tragedies and not on portraying a modern identity.
- Opening on Tap at Denver Airport?
- Fixed Annuities Rival Municipal Bond Funds
- While Inflation Casts Shadow, Check for Substance: Deflation
- An E-Ticket Ride : A grotesque, futuristic world centers on a Disneyland run amok : THE UNUSUAL LIFE OF TRISTAN SMITH, <i> By Peter Carey (Alfred A. Knopf: $24; 432 pp.)</i>
- New Zealand's Busing Issues
- Homes on the Block : Southland Buyers Find Homes They Can Afford at HUD Auctions
- An Old Favorite's New Tricks : Roses can climb, cover ground, grow in shade or in a pot. Some types can even tolerate drought.
- What Steps to Take
- FICTION
- Festivals, Feasts & FairsSAN FRANCISCO--A floral extravaganza...
- Boy, 13, Missing After Riptide Catches Him
- REGION : 2 Schools Get Grants for Literacy Programs
- Why Black History Is Not Just for Blacks : Culture: It is important to everyone because it debunks myths and enlightens us to the worth of all people.
- THE NATION : CIVIL RIGHTS : Black Americans: Still Believers in the Perfectibility of Whites
- County Lakes Overflowing but Ground-Water Supplies Hurting
- THOUSAND OAKS : Grant to Conejo Clinic Will Help Buy Supplies
- Aggies End Irvine Streak in a Hurry
- LOLLA-LAND: The concert tour won't start until...
- 2 Singers, 1 Computer Meld, No Short Cuts
- Three Bs: Beethoven, Bach, Bytes
- More Women Start a Firm of Their Own : Entrepreneurship: Studies show more businesswomen are passing the operation on to their daughters.
- Shopping: France : From France, 'One Beautiful Hunk of Clay'
- Looking at a Six-Hour Flight Delay? Relax. Join the Club : Airports: Non-members are permitted to use some airline membership lounges for a per-day or other short-term fee.
- Stop Running Out of Hot Water
- WITH AN EYE ON . . . : Melina Kanakaredes welcomes 'NYPD Blue's' prime-time exposure, any which way
- BOYS' BASKETBALL
- 'DAYS OF OUR LIVES' ANSWERS THE CALL
- WATTS : King Returns as Head of Nickerson Board
- Biologists Hope to Save Condors With 'Tough Love' : Preservation: After a failed effort, a controversial boot camp at L.A. Zoo teaches birds how to avoid civilization.
- Israel Seals Off Jericho After Palestinians Foil Bomb Plot
- MIT Works on Nerd Image, Adds Charm : Education: The effort is part high-tech gag, part training in comportment. It was born three years ago out of the dean's distaste for the "Institute Scuttle"--head and eyes down, feet shuffling.
- Zodiac Signs Said to Be Off by One Month
- WEST ADAMS : Quartet to Perform Classical Works
- Volcanoes Could Still Be Erupting on Venus, Space Researchers Say
- CRENSHAW : Teacher Draws on Teen Artist's Talents
- VENTURA : The Really Hot Controversy: Beach or Park?
- Woman, 72, Dies in House Fire
- Celebrating a New Year, Old Ways : Tet Festival Helps Vietnamese Link Past and Present
- A Mass Reunion : Black History Events Bring Out Old Neighbors
- Frederick Armstrong; Vietnam War Veteran
- A Tragic Death's Tumultuous Aftermath : Bitter, Divisive Debates Over Race and Justice Linger in Wake of San Clemente Killing
- Grimes Canyon Residents Cling to Rugged, Rural Life : Communities: Area is refuge for those who cope with nature's quirks in exchange for a peaceful existence far from the city.
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : George Washington Surprises UMass, Clinton Gets an Assist
- This Bomber Is Mad, and He Also Bombs
- Change Puts Long Beach in a Zone : College basketball: 49ers surprise Utah State by forsaking man-to-man defense in 62-50 victory.
- NHL ROUNDUP : Hull Gets Three Goals, Leads Blues Past Stars
- JUST THE FACTS : Outstanding Scenic Byways
- School for Skiers With Disabilities
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL : Roosevelt Makes Short Work of Locke, 57-41
- VENICE : Clinic, AIDS Project Join to Help Women Avoid HIV
- CAMPUS & CAREERS GUIDE : Fees Hikes Slow Down at Private Colleges : Finances: Freewheeling pricing practices are replaced by modest increases or, in a few cases, freezes.
- Shuttle Leak Threatens Mir Rendezvous : Space: More fuel spouts from first thruster, while a second faulty unit is shut down. Russians now fear damage to their space station.
- For Seniors : Allen and Meadows 'Ad-Lib' Their Way to 40 Years Together
- Campus & Careers
- Lawyer Picks Up the Torch of '60s Activists : Francisco Leal is a successful public figure with Ivy League credentials. As Commerce city attorney, he says he's continuing the work of those who paved the way to progress for Latinos.
- A Texas-Sized Prize: Parker Now an Aggie
- Sweet Success : Chocoholics Indulge to Aid Lancaster Schools
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Garland's Triple Double Leads Canyons
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Kobe Is Watched for Clues to a New Japanese Direction : Rebuilding: Will the country's rigid bureaucracy break the mold and undertake a people-oriented reconstruction?
- Ecuador Elevates Climbing Safety After Fatal Avalanche : Mountaineering: Nation's Andes are an increasingly popular tourist destination, with 10 peaks over 16,000 feet. But basic equipment and guide training is in short supply.
- Freeh Reign : He's Eliminated Red Tape and Senior Posts, Given Agents More Power and Fewer Desk Jobs, Promoted International Cooperation and His Friends--In Just 17 Months, Louis Freeh Has Made a Mark on the FBI as Indelible as J. Edgar Hoover's.
- HUNTINGTON PARK : Boxing Club Fee KOs Some Members
- Drugs Effective Against Sickle Cell Anemia Are Available
- Four-Star Films : 'Toto le Heroes'
- Councilman Quits, Admits Bribe-Taking, Money Laundering
- CITY ARTS : Celebrating the Richness of Black Culture
- THE ENVIRONMENT : What Price the Howl of the Wolf?
- Man, 33, Slain in North Hills
- Mountain Lion Sightings Increase : Wildlife: For the third time in less than a week, residents spot the animals but authorities are unable to locate them.
- Matadors Pull Victory No. 5 Out of Their Hats
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Concordia Overtakes Cal Baptist
- Kings' Tocchet Does the Trick : Hockey: Former Penguin, acquired in Robitaille trade, scores three goals in 4-3 victory over Red Wings.
- May Day! May Day! Carrier Invades America's Cup Course
- 'Baby' Arrives
- The Global Connection : The Mexico peso crisis highlights a new reality: The distinction between foreign affairs and domestic concerns is increasingly meaningless.
- Joneses Given the Ride of Way : Common Name, Uncommon Treatment on New Disneyland Thrill
- USC Rallies to Turn Back UCLA : Women's basketball: Trojans score final four points in 56-55 victory.
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Yanagisawa's Three RBIs Give OCC an Edge in Tournament
- Northridge Volleys Too Much for BYU
- TAPESTRY TRIBUTE: Carole King's 1972 album "Tapestry"--which...
- COMMENTARY : Stand Tall and Carry a Short Stick : Some say a symphony should speak for itself. But there has to be a tyrant--to take the blame or the acclaim, and to reveal the true meaning in the music.
- SUNDAY PROFILE : Talkin' Babies : Child Psychiatrist Justin Call of Newport Beach Studies the Problems of Infants and Their Methods of Communication
- THE WORLD : U.S. Repackages Old South Asia Policies in a New Bottle : Emphasizing commerce while downplaying security concerns will prolong our uneven ties to India and Pakistan.
- Two Mission Viejo Girls Slightly Hurt in Forest Mishap
- In Grimes Canyon, Residents Cling to Lush Land, Quiet Life
- Assembly's Balancing Act Benefits Valley : 26 committees are split evenly between parties, creating new clout for area lawmakers
- Big Dog's Bite Gets Bigger and Bigger : Pro basketball: Glenn Robinson, the nation's top draft pick, has done some serious catching up after skipping the preseason in a contract holdout with the Milwaukee Bucks.
- SANTA ANITA : Changes Work as if Heaven Sent for Dianes Halo
- Breen on U.S. Team for World Championships
- PACIFIC 10 CONFERENCE ROUNDUP : Arizona Rejoins UCLA Atop League Standings
- COVER STORY : Scorsese and Wiseguys: A Sure Bet? : With 'Casino,' director Martin Scorsese and favorite bad fella Robert De Niro again tread some very mean streets, this time tackling the story of Las Vegas and a pack of high-rollin' mobsters.
- The Scene : Artin' Around
- Mary T. Bowling; Artist Known for Murals in L.A.
- SOCIAL CLIMES : Like, We Were Born Yesterday
- Ex-Budget Director's Role in Crisis Is Scrutinized : Orange County: Officials say Ronald Rubino promoted large-scale borrowing to sink into the ill-fated investment fund. Supervisors say questions were raised.
- SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : Dr. Seuss' doozy of a daisy comes to TNT with a moral
- BOYS' BASKETBALL
- Suspect Sought in Slaying of Saugus Woman
- Q & A WITH JOHN SINGLETON : Boyz on the Track : On Screen and Off, He Takes the Direct Approach to College Athletics
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Liefer Helps Long Beach With 4 RBIs
- Western Digital Corp. Names Cornelius Vice President for Law
- Weekend Escape: Death Valley : A voyage to the bottom of sea level where the landscape undulates and sights are dubious
- Phillip Borsos; Directed 'Grey Fox'
- A summary of selected City Hall actions this week affecting central Los Angeles. : CITY COUNCIL
- Chechen Rebels Shoot Down a Russian Warplane
- CAMPUS & CAREERS GUIDE : THE STAFF
- BOYS' BASKETBALL
- Sasser to Get China Post
- You Can Be a Celebrity at the DMV
- Mississippi Masala (ABC Sunday at 11:30 p.m.)...
- CAMPUS & CAREERS GUIDE : Computers Help Redefine Search for the Right College : Technology: Students can scan databases for institutions that fit their needs best, and hone their skills on sample admissions exams.
- Arianna's World : With Her 'Brown Bag' Lunches and Plans for a 'Beat the Press' Show, Mike Huffington's Wife Crusades in Washington for GOP Causes
- Teacher Stands Out in Class of Her Own : Trailblazer: Barbara Lawrence Hill is a Santa Ana Unified pioneer. She plans to retire this year.
- Suicide Takes Grim Toll Among Nation's Police : Mental health: Twice as many officers kill themselves each year as die in the line of duty. Experts study ways to help them cope.
- 'A Home of Our Own'
- Industrial Nations Support $50 Billion in Mexico Aid
- Nature Conservancy Program Uses the Chum Salmon as a Test : Northwest: More than 300,000 fingerlings have been released into Willapa Bay on the Washington coast.
- This Is Less Government Intrusion? : Sen. Pressler sends a bizarre letter to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
- First 3 Shots Miss, 4th Wings Pedestrian
- Woodbridge Routs Long Beach Poly, 72-42
- Oak Park, Littlerock Also Have Twin Powers : Basketball: Valavanis and Lewis girls are double trouble for opponents in the backcourt.
- Clashing Perspectives
- Tired of Waiting for an Insurance Policy
- House of Compassion for AIDS Patients Finds Trait Lacking in Neighbors : Rhode Island: Home has faced opposition from the beginning. Some neighbors say death could be disturbing to children. Others fear the disease could somehow be spread through the sewers.
- Corridor Agency Prepared for Storms
- Street Life in Print
- Agency Needs Common Sense
- Speaker Gingrich
- Who Do the Supervisors Represent?
- Roads: Two-Way Street for Boulevard Proposal
- Illegal Immigration
- If One Train Hauls as Much as 280 Trucks, Maybe the EPA Should Give Railroads a Break
- Boil Water Order Wasn't Necessary
- Crisis of Gigantic Size Looms as Europe Runs Out of Disposal Sites : Waste: High population density and 'not in my back yard' mentality magnify the problem. Paris no longer has dumps and instead has three incinerators, two of which produce heating for the city's buildings.
- Middle East Peace Talks
- Bankruptcy Spawns Wealth of Blame, Ideas
- 'Free Market' Vices and Income Erosion
- Rep. Dick Armey
- Denver Zoo Steps in as Surrogate Mother to Orphaned Polar Bear Cubs : Wildlife: Veterinary staff takes over when pair are abandoned soon after birth. If they reach adulthood, they will be the first since 1982 to be successfully raised by humans to adulthood in a U.S. facility.
- TAPER TAKES THE INITIATIVE
- Did Daddy Really Do It? :...
- MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
- The Gold Brush
- Busty 'House'
- Rising Auto Profits and What Cars Cost
- Animals: Pigs, Research and Schmoozing
- Blume's TV Movie
- Prisoners of Fear
- School Board Faulted for Stance on Prop. 187
- Romancing The Stones : Destination: Turkey : The professor had little trouble persuading us that in Turkey, the old Anatolia of the history books, the past is everywhere. : For a lover of archeology, a tour of western Turkey's treasure of Greek and Roman ruins is beyond imagination.
- Chopper Nuisance Grows at Van Nuys Airport : The once-rural facility has become hub for most radio and television helicopters which begin their quest for news and traffic reports before 6 a.m. five days a week. It's time to insist that the activity be regulated.
- As Continents Collide Mountains Arise, and Geologists Dig Icy Past : Tectonics: Satellite is to be used to take measurements from the Adirondacks to learn how old they are and if they are still rising. Findings will be compared with those gathered 130 years ago.
- The Reader's Page : Arctic Memories
- Paddling Legislation Deserves Back Seat
- Ambassador to Close
- Informant Program Puts Students' Lives in Jeopardy
- Vietnam Orphans Find Hope, Love and Family : Asia: Picasso orphanage re-creates a home life for children. Adoption is not permitted because of the bonds that develop between the housemothers and the children, who may live there until they learn a trade and can survive on their own.
- Schools Must Get Their Money Back
- Mourners Move Cemetery to the Street With Spontaneous Shrines : Grief: Candles and letters marked spot where two students were fatally shot in San Pedro. Flowers and notes were left at two Massachusetts abortion clinics where employees were killed. Phenomenon is spreading.
- Bankruptcy News Is Not Balanced
- The Reader's Page : More Best and Worst
- Federal Judgeship
- UNLISTED NUMBER
- Retail Complex Seen as a Disaster in the Making
- Libraries Deserve Full Restitution Too
- Alcohol Is Drug
- Unfantastic Voyage
- OPIATE OF THE PEOPLE
- Holidays Brightened by Candy Cane Lane
- Sigoloff to Run County? Get Serious
- Courtroom Seating
- Justice Miscarried
- 'Me First' Attitudes Cloud Views on Soka
- BETWEEN HEAVEN AND HELL AND AIN'T
- Obituaries - Feb. 5, 1995
- NONFICTION - Feb. 5, 1995
- U.S. Plans China Trade Sanctions : Commerce: Punitive tariffs on $1 billion in imports will begin Feb. 26 if piracy of films, compact discs and other products continues. Beijing says it will retaliate in kind.
- Slaying of Tagger Strikes Deep Chord in Community : Crime: Some experts say the support for the gunman is because of outrage over the decay of neighborhoods. Others worry that it may send the wrong message and encourage vigilantism.
- POLICE BOND: Los Angeles city officials now...
- TIMELY NEWS: John Wayne Airport, already boasting...
- Commerce Chief's Links to AT&T; Partner Questioned : Ethics: Brown didn't disclose Kellee Communications' ties to giant firm, which benefited from his Saudi efforts.
- Early Retirement Guidelines
- Ex-Michigan GOP Leader May Manage Quayle Drive
- Streisand Decries Drive to Abolish Funding for the Arts
- THOUSAND OAKS : Developer Named to Conservancy Panel
- Clinton's Budget Shows Optimism Over U.S. Deficit
- Transportation Panel Elects New Leaders
- Two Bitter Rivals Try to Resolve Differences : Culture: Missionaries and anthropologists share growing concerns about human rights and indigenous peoples in undeveloped countries.
- TUJUNGA : Town Hall Meeting to Tackle Local Issues
- Mater Dei's Giroux on Under-16 National Team
- Ducks Become Clay Pigeons : Hockey: It's target practice for the Red Wings, who take 24 shots in the second period and win, 5-2.
- SYLMAR : College Teaches Elder-Care Skills
- Agreement Signed on Nabisco Restroom Policy : Oxnard: In response to sex bias claims, firm agrees to reopen previously closed bathrooms but denies any wrongdoing.
- HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER ROUNDUP : Quartz Hill Experiences a Golden Moment, 5-1
- A Message From the Messenger : Jazz: 'Godfather of rap' Gil Scott-Heron, in Seal Beach Sunday, says hip-hop artists shouldn't bury their meaning in the rhythm.
- GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Monroe Extends Sylmar but Loses
- CHURCH REDEDICATION: Archbishop Vatche Hovsepian will preside...
- LOS ANGELES : Investigation Clears Police in 1993 Jail Ward Death
- Getting Answers : A Laundry Squeezed by the City's Bureaucratic Wringer. . .
- LOS ANGELES : Ex-Officer Sentenced for Sexual Assault of Boy
- Rap Singer Sentenced to 29 Years : Courts: Dasean Cooper of Da Lench Mob could serve a life term for 1993 slaying of girlfriend's roommate.
- BEVERLY HILLS : Modeling School Owner Agrees to $50,000 in Fines
- Moreno Does the Trick for Birmingham, 4-0
- Drechsler Wins Duel With Joyner-Kersee : Track & field: German matches season's best in long jump, but American wins in 60-meter hurdles.
- AVID Program Puts Youths on College Track
- CYPRESS : Group Seeks Support to Recall Age, Kerry
- Public Places : Beaming Up the Wrong Image : L.A.'s Civic Center is the setting for the Simpson trial. A historian comments on the impression it is sending.
- THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Safe-Deposit Boxes Can Be Keepers of Intrigue : Privacy: Nicole Simpson's yields possibly pivotal evidence. But most are small storehouses of the mundane.
- Estrich, Kristol Spar Over Impact of Religious Right on Politics : Debate: The liberal behind Dukakis' failed presidential bid and the conservative GOP strategist speak before several hundred at University of Judaism.
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL : Memphis Beats Cincinnati in OT
- BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
- CSUN's Najar Neutralizes Loyola
- Drowning Out Politics With Art : The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Launches a Two-Year World Tour With a Diplomatic Agenda
- Tarantino the Icon Captures Britain : Movies: Appearances in London by the 'Pulp Fiction' director cause a frenzy. 'He touches a nerve of popular taste in this country,' one observer said.
- The Church: Keeping the Faith : Pop music: The Australian duo, down from a quartet, continues to believe in itself and says it still has 'something to give.'
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Sigoloff Would Bring His Own Team of Advisers : Search: Candidate for interim county administrative post has an asking price that raises eyebrows: $500 an hour.
- Quake Jars Wyoming Mining Area; 2 Missing
- Philip Burton; Welsh Mentor of Richard Burton
- State Asks Judge to Dismiss Prop. 187 Case
- Courting Investors Whose Higher Aims Are the Bottom Line : Money: A growing number of religious mutual funds are targeting people who want their finances to reflect their beliefs--even if it means forgoing some profit.
- City Guide
- STANTON : Terry Matz to Reclaim Post of City Manager
- Getting Pounded : It May Feel Like Summer, but Ocean Knows It's Winter
- Anything to break into the movies: The...
- OXNARD : Police Arrest 5 on Drug Charges
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Community Services Office Gets New Hours
- No Photo Finish for Nordquist : Basketball: His picture-perfect career at Moorpark not done yet.
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP
- SKIING / BOB LOCHNER : 'Cowboy Kyle' Digs In After First Victory
- BOYS' BASKETBALL : Sonora's Fister Gets to Heart of Problem With Family Talk : Basketball: Pressure to succeed became too great until his biggest fan agreed to take more of a team approach.
- Global Give-and-Take Rules 'Empire' at Chapman Gallery
- SANTA ANA : Zoo Sponsors 'Two Cans for Toucans Day'
- Rap Singer Gets 29-Year Term in Slaying at Party
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / ORANGE COUNTY ROUNDUP : This Time, Chapman's Late Comeback Comes Up Short
- We'll Find Out if Viewers Say, 'Steve Who?'
- MOVIESAnimated Dream Team: For five years, it...
- Wilson Outspent Brown by $6.3 Million, Reports Show
- Geoffrey Parsons; Accompanist
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Ex-Girlfriend Sought in Attack on Couple
- THOUSAND OAKS : Council Takes Aim at Ending Feuds
- WESTLAKE VILLAGE : Discussion Planned on Disaster Response
- Formula Approved to Fund Rail Service
- Woman, 56, Killed by Truck in Crosswalk
- Carroll Will Head 49er Defense
- ANAHEIM : Council Weighs Choice for Convention Study
- BOYS' BASKETBALL : SOUTH COAST LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Mater Dei Uses Easy Victory to Get in Shape for Playoffs
- Faxon Gets a Lift From Wet-Course Rules : Golf: He shoots 64 at Soggy Hills, er, Poppy Hills, for one-shot lead over Watson, Zoeller and Boros.
- SANTA ANITA : Wekiva Springs' Streak Is on Line in Strub Stakes
- Art Review : 'Eloquent Lines' Shows That the Drawing Is Not Kaput
- Report Slams Mississippi Prison System : Investigation: Auditor charges that inmates run the facilities and control drug traffic in and out of them. State contends changes are being made.
- 2 Arrested on Suspicion of Running Bondage Sex Parlor : Investigation: Authorities say San Clemente townhouse, where a man was found dead in 1993, featured a dungeon room that cost clients $200 an hour.
- RELIGION / JOHN DART : Catching Up With Rabbis' Views on Sex and the Christian Tagger
- Glendale : Assemblyman Gets Internet Address
- Third Trial Ruled Out in Slaying by Officer : Courts: After two hung juries, judge rejects bid to prosecute policeman again for shooting a tow truck driver. Black leaders criticize the decision.
- COSTA MESA : Children Receive Taste of Classics, Strings Attached
- Got Leftover Yarn to Donate
- Budget Cutters Joining Battle Lines Around Medicare : Congress: Experts in both parties see need to curb growth of costly health program for the elderly. But polls show public takes different view.
- Man Held in Miami May Be Fugitive in Slaying of Guadalajara Cardinal
- Death Toll Rises as Private Hospitals Report More Quake Victims
- MEDIA
- THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Courthouse Collage : Sidewalk Gallery of Art, Commerce and Debate Inspires Exhibit
- Man Convicted of Stalking Abortion Doctor
- Italian Fascist Party Turns Itself Into New, Conservative Force : Europe: Some skeptical, but coalition says it has abandoned allegiance to Mussolini's ideas.
- Casual Comes Out of the Closet : But as IBM, Others Scrap the Suit, Some Say It's a <i> Faux Pas</i>
- U.S. May Slap China Today With Sanctions Over Pirating : Trade: Chinese threaten retaliation but time remains for a settlement before the U.S. would actually collect fines.
- INSIDE & OUT : Sky Riding
- Large Wave Kills Man at Redondo Beach : Hazards: In a tragic twist, Paul Mulvihill had gone to warn two people sitting on a breakwall of the dangerous high surf.
- Mexico Yanks <i> Maquiladora </i> Tax Status, Sparks Anger
- Throw Yourself Into the Design Possibilities
- Cover Stories : When it comes to curling up with a good yarn, nothing beats an afghan. Store-bought or hand-made, they're cozy accents.
- Clintons' Legal Bills Outpace Defense Fund
- GOP May Delete Item in 'Contract' : Crime: Justice officials worry that a citizens-rights provision could benefit criminal defendants. Key Republicans signal they won't try to implement it.
- Clinton Urges Minimum Wage Hike of 90 Cents : Labor: Call for rise to $5.15 an hour over two years confronts GOP leaders on issue President sees as political winner.
- Two Murder Defendants Also Face Charge of Hate Crime : Courts: Prosecutors say the pair embraced white supremacist beliefs. They are accused of shooting an African American man outside a restaurant.
- Moorpark Child Fatally Struck in Driveway
- Picture This: Black Art Show Fueled by One Painter's Passion : 'I'm a tyrant about putting this on. But artists say, "Barbara's doing this from the heart." They understand.'
- State Police Chiefs Back Stiffer Gun Regulations : Law enforcement: The association calls for mandatory registration, a ban on assault weapons and harsher penalties.
- La Palma Council Reaffirms Joining County Fire Agency
- TUJUNGA : Students Will Turn Dirt Into a Garden