- Jurisprudence
- How Much Is Too Much Practice? : Prep football: Echevarria's death had an impact on area programs, coaches' plans for conditioning.
- How (and where) they're doing: Three county...
- Plucky Ngo a Big Catch for CSUN : College football: Slightly built receiver is a bright light who keeps his parents in the dark about his involvement as a player.
- Planned Budget Cuts Put City Athletics in Jeopardy : Economy: L.A. school district's Slavkin says he will pursue corporate sponsorship to offset his proposed $5-million reduction.
- Tennis
- Passing the Tradition : Brigham Young Doesn't Miss a Beat as John Walsh Takes Over for Ty Detmer
- Loyola Gets Commitment From Guard : Basketball: All-Southern Section selection Michael O'Quinn says he will sign a letter of intent in November.
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Twins Go South Again as A's Move Closer to West Title, 4-2
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Two New Trojan Starters on Defense
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Gainer Is Trimmed From the Roster
- Ralph Sampson, a three-time All-American at Virginia,...
- Northridge to Hire Full-Time Academic Adviser for Athletes
- OPERA REVIEW : A Strange 'Case' for Janacek
- TV REVIEW : Teens Talk About Pains of 'Break-Up'
- ART REVIEWS : David Ireland: Calculatedly Carnivalesque Work
- POP/ROCK - Sept. 17, 1992
- Hail, Columbia: Studio's the Star in Film Survey
- Pop and Jazz Reviews : Chills Fail to Raise a Ripple at Roxy
- 'Soft Bomb': Hard Look at Rock
- STAGE / NANCY CHURNIN : Rep Switches Last Play of the Season
- The 'Tying Irish' Just Doesn't Make It
- TENNIS ROUNDUP : Medvedev Knocks Off Cherkasov
- Senior forward Danny Daniels entered Wednesday night's...
- Schroeder Knew It Wasn't Social Call : Raiders: He realized that he had lost job to Marinovich when he learned Shell was on line.
- Tillman Plays Transition Game: Basketball Is Out, Football In : Colleges: At 6 feet 6, 235 pounds, he was a center at Cypress College. But Colorado State prefers him on the defensive line.
- FAIRPLEX : Sondheimer Goes After Foothill
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Grissom Serves Up Punch in Expos' Win
- Girls' Volleyball Tournament Includes Three State Champions
- HORSE RACING ROUNDUP : Coni Bug Wins Windy City Stakes
- Sheffield Finds a Pitch, Padres Find a Victory : Baseball: He hits a Candiotti knuckleball for homer, and McGriff's double in eighth inning helps beat Dodgers, 3-1.
- Miscellany
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Kevin Smith Scores Again, UC Irvine Remains Unbeaten in Men's Soccer
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Hrbek Goes Home, Will Have Surgery
- Tennis
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : Here's One Award They Should Be Ashamed to Win
- Dirty Job, but Boutte Is Cleaning Up at It : Football: He plays alongside more renowned Gilbert, a fellow Ram rookie, but not in his shadow.
- Johnson Strikes Out 15, but Angels Win in 13th : Baseball: Seattle left-hander leaves after nine innings. Sojo singles home winning run, extending Mariners' losing streak to 13.
- PADRES UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / SCOTT MILLER : Dodgers' Lasorda Still Angry Over Ejection Tuesday by Poncino
- PLATFORM : Hope for a Future
- Retiring Sheriff Cites Ulcers, Timing : Gillespie Says He Decided to Quit While 'at the Top of My Game'
- 'Stolen' Little Girl Found Safe, Sound : Thief Abandons Car With Her in Back Seat
- COSTA MESA : Retracing a Sentimental Journey
- Prosecutors Assail Furlough Sentences for Drunk Drivers
- Couple Killed, 3 Sons Badly Hurt as Van Rams Funeral-Bound Car
- State University Chancellor Saves the Day : Education: Munitz criticizes Day's tactics but tries to quell angry faculty demands for the ouster of the SDSU president.
- Drive-By Gunfire Wounds 2 : Violence: One youth is in critical condition after being struck between the eyes while he and a companion were waiting for friends in front of Rosemead High School.
- LOS ANGELES : School Board Hears Testimony on Budget Crisis
- Obituaries - Sept. 17, 1992
- Placentia Demolition Officials Sentenced
- THOUSAND OAKS : City to Discuss Land Sale to Company
- Award Turns the Tide for Dogged Delegate Duke
- Charity Basketball Game Missing Big Names
- The Anaheim City Council voted Tuesday to...
- Vanguard's 'Golden Pond' Skates on Thin Ice
- STAGE REVIEWS : 'Misconduct' Conducted Predictably
- POP/ROCK - Sept. 17, 1992
- Pop and Jazz Reviews : At Bowl, Raitt Connects as Rockin' Role Model
- Byting Edge of Visuals : Technology: A La Jollan's latest effort to promote computer animation, opening Friday at the Reuben H. Fleet, is a fast-paced package designed to push viewers back in their seats.
- Deep-Sea Adventure at Aquarium : Ocean: New Scripps Institution aquarium museum opens to a chorus of approval from fans of the deep.
- Three That Stand Out in the Stack : Wilson should sign sweatshop, coast panel and battered women bills
- PREP ROUNDUP : Corona del Mar Impresses Ex-Coach
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : With Kosar Out, Browns Sign Tomczak
- Ralph Sampson, a three-time All-American at Virginia,...
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Anthony Thompson Is Signed
- Tennis
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Pitt's Van Pelt Is Set to Pass Marino
- O.C. PLATFORM : Crime on the Move
- Wymer Trial Continued; Plea Agreement Possible
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Neighbors' Protests Don't Stop Planners
- Marbella Golf Club in San Juan Seeks Chapter 11 Protection : Courts: Bankruptcy filing surprises members, who are now liable for monthly losses of about $50,000. A restructuring plan is expected within a month.
- A CALL FOR HELP: Both presidential candidates...
- JAMES' JAMES: A newly discovered letter from...
- State May Cut Pay of Some Hawthorne Retirees : Pensions: Auditors say final salary of 28 former city employees was improperly boosted by vacation, sick leave and holiday pay.
- U.S. Agents' Actions in Botched Raid Face Probe
- PELICAN BRIEF: American white pelicans used to...
- Here's Advice on Working With a Lawyer
- Grand Jury in S.D. Probes Drug Informant, Agents : Raid: Federal officials step in after agents confront a county marshal and Poway raid ends in a shooting.
- Union Members Reject Contract at Disneyland : Labor: Complaining of pension and job-assignment provisions, they overturn leaders' recommendation in voting down pact calling for 9% raises over three years.
- Quick Chocolate Fix
- LIGHT STYLE : Slim, Saucy Salmon
- Spamming the Universe
- Devastated Kauai Braces for More Rain : Disaster: Residents scurry to protect what is left as flash flood watches are issued in wake of hurricane. Electricity is still out and phone service on the island is limited.
- CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / U.S. SENATE : Boxer Gets an Apology From Herschensohn
- Herschensohn Apologizes for Newport Flap
- Record Number of Women Win Senate Nominations in Primaries : Politics: But a little-known state senator from Washington breaks the record, not New York's Geraldine Ferraro.
- INCHING UP: County Democrats, pleased with President...
- How to Take the Cake
- Cheshire Chat
- We Want <i> Mora</i>
- Midway Snacks and Chocolate Cows
- Shrimp Enchilada, 'Robert Redford' Cake
- Beyond Pringles
- Pakistanis Try to Divert River; Flood Toll 2,000
- Pandemonium in Europe Boosts Dollar : Markets: Investors rush to the greenback as a safe harbor. Gold prices rise steeply, but stocks end slightly down.
- AIRLINES
- Covington Development Out of Cash, Unable to Pay on Debt : Recession: If immediate repayment is demanded, the Fullerton residential building firm could go into bankruptcy.
- Output of U.S. Industry Falls 0.5% : Economy: Several government reports indicate that the nation's growth is stalled.
- The Coming Wave of Bathtub Biotechnology
- TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- The following are selected entries from...
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Mitterrand Parries Voters' Anger : France: Prostate cancer sidelines the president as European union ballot nears. He has acted to keep his unpopularity from being the issue.
- GOINGS ON / SANTA BARBARA : Roots of a Tenor : Andy LoRusso has authored a cookbook with 100 recipes . . . and 10 songs.
- The Region : Design House Aids Charity
- THE MORE THINGS CHANGE. . . : "Updating" the Grand Masters, Sandow Birk Looks Back to the Present
- Q&A; : Hurricanes and Your Insurance
- RETAILING
- The Big (Red) Chill
- How to Enter
- Yes, You Can Can
- AIRLINES
- Lufthansa, Davis Make a Bid for Continental : Airlines: The $400-million offer is the fourth since July and matches the largest to date.
- BANKING & FINANCE - Sept. 17, 1992
- ENERGY
- Cruttenden Executive Leaves to Start Company : Finances: Danzi Capital Group will specialize in raising cash for biomedical and technology firms.
- Currency Traders Cash In on Dollar's Whip-Sawing
- Two Big Japanese Banks Deny Rumors of Merger
- OTHER NEWS - Sept. 17, 1992
- Death of Young Murder Witness Provokes Outrage
- Design Scene Is Booming in South Cedros District : Renewal: Businesses moving in see the Solana Beach corridor as artistic hot spot of North County.
- Living on Campaign Trail : Homeless Man Who Calls Fullerton 'Home Base' Wants to Represent the Community on Council
- Accusations Shake Marshal's Dedication : Probe: Search and allegations against law woman, her husband and their friend have made her 'madder and madder.'
- Defense Links Bush's Iraq Policy to Bank Loans
- City Holds Out for Pipeline Concessions : Safety: Among issues being negotiated with Mobil is a cap on volume of oil to be pumped.
- Pool, Darts Are Alternatives to TV
- Kids' Free Time Is All Booked Up : At Crescent Primary School in Anaheim Hills, the Electronic Bookshelf computer program encourages children to choose reading.
- U.N. Chief Rips Failure to Pay Members' Dues
- BLUES : Festival Move Is Music to Organizers' Ears
- Schools Assess Cuts in Budget : Finances: Districts can now complete their planning. Some must make more trims, but others made reductions early and are in good shape.
- Mixed Vibes Haunt New Hip-Hop Voice
- Alhambra : Building Restrictions
- Mr. Stox and Five Crowns Are Grand Award Winners, Too
- 'Friendly Islands' Fun
- Whittier : City Decides Not to Cut Convenience Store Hours
- Israel, Syria Take First Step Toward Peace Pact : Diplomacy: Negotiators for the bitter enemies reach their most significant accord in almost 20 years.
- RESTAURANT REVIEW / GIOVANNI'S PASTABILITIES : Tasty Elegance : Formerly Giovanni's Cafe, a revised menu wins rave review from summer camp returnee as the 'world's best Italian restaurant.'
- Retail Merchant Training Program Rejected
- Moving In the Wright Direction
- Alhambra, San Gabriel Are Birds of a Feather for Parade
- Temple City : Funding for Park Rejected
- EARNING YOUR WINGS : You Might Have to Get Up Pretty Early in the Morning to Spy a Grebe or a Flycatcher, but Birdwatchers Say It's Worth It
- San Diego : Body Identified; 2 Suspects Held
- King Case Stands Alone, Experts Say : Litigation: So many factors enter the equation that the standard method of assessing how large of a settlement the city should pay becomes almost irrelevant, lawyers say.
- High Life: A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : KOCE Aims 'Why Vote?' at Youth
- Moore the Merrier for Hamilton High : Preps: Although he is a standout in the secondary, Coach John Ausbon has asked the senior to be the Yankee quarterback too.
- House OKs Extra $400 Million to Internees
- Dianne Asis
- PIERCE COLLEGE : Air-Conditioning Project Starts
- Chinese Group Wins Battle to Buy 1888 Shrine
- COMPTON : Budget Miscalculation to Force School Cuts
- A Horse of a Different Color : Carson: J & E Stables is an anachronism--a refuge for horses in the heart of industry. The city has targeted the area for redevelopment, but the horse lovers say nay.
- White Supremacist Indicted in Killing of Deputy Marshal
- Clinton Leading Bush by 15 Points in Nationwide Poll : Survey: The governor's image has improved, despite sustained GOP attacks, Times Mirror reported. Also, support for the President has softened.
- Illnesses of Gulf War Veterans Debated : Health: Lawmakers chide the government for contending there is no link between ailments and exposure to toxic chemicals.
- SCIENCE / ASTRONOMY : Discovery of Distant Object May Offer Clues on Comets' Origin
- Out of Obscurity : Exhibit Features 8 Russians Who Eschewed Official Decrees
- Kauai Radio Station Channels Appeals, Aid : Aftermath: KQNG provides a lifeline for islanders and worried relatives from around the world.
- District Expects $3 Million in State Money : Education: Trustees plan to hold onto the windfall as a cushion against future cutbacks.
- Downey : 4 Schools Get OK to Open After Fixing Fire Alarms
- National Merit Scholar Seminfinalists Named
- PASADENA : Three More Medflies Found in Quarantine Area
- IRVINE : Sex-Oriented Shops Subject of Hearing
- SAN CLEMENTE : Riders Upset About Change in Bus Lines
- FESTIVALS & EVENTS : Reap Fruits of Dozynki Harvest
- 'Paint-Out' Partners : Watercolor societies hold gatherings to offer members companionship and trips to bucolic settings.
- Diamond Bar : Urgency Land-Use Measure
- Bradbury : New Refuse Pickup Rates
- A Saucy Base : Tomatillos, a husked cousin to the tomato, are a staple of Mexican salsas.
- Pomona Freeway Lanes to Be Closed
- Pomona : City Treasurer Gets Raise
- Texas Death Renews Debate Over Violent Rap Lyrics : Trial: Suspect says album influenced him to shoot trooper. Widow sues artist, Time Warner subsidiary.
- MUSIC : 'Overnight Pieces' to See the Light of Day
- STAGE REVIEW : Murder Mystery Made for Music
- Persistent Champion of Choice : Women: Nineteen years after Roe v. Wade, attorney Sarah Weddington is speaking out about her role in the case and her own abortion.
- Plotting the Prep Favorites: Wilson, Dominguez and La Mirada : Football: As the season enters its second week, The Times looks at how area teams are shaping up.
- Beating the Odds : Wellness Community Celebrates a Decade of Cancer 'Victors'
- FILM / VIDEO : Cassavetes Put 'Woman' Under the Microscope in '74
- $180 Million for State Water Projects in Compromise Bill
- Armed Deputy to Patrol Jordan High, Deter Gangs : Security: He will serve as teacher, role model and deterrent to gang activity, school officials hope.
- MUSIC / CLINT BLACK : Urbane Cowboy : 'Things that are realities, characters we can relate to--there is no "happily ever after." There's always something.'
- BOOK REVIEW : It's a Worthwhile Ride Down the Bumpy Road to 'Portofino' : PORTOFINO <i> by Frank Schaeffer</i> ; Macmillan; $18; 236 pages
- 'Who's Who' of the Arts to Be Showcased
- 2 China Dissidents Granted Asylum, Fly to Vancouver
- Chamber Studies Bias Complaint : Business: The group's attorney is investigating charges that its chief executive officer has unduly favored young, white female employees.
- Piece of the Rock : Horizons Expanding at the New Volcan Mountain Preserve
- RECRUITING : Receiver Is Hoping to Carry on a School Tradition of Excellence
- Alzheimer's Unit Receives $400,000
- $60 Bus Fee Puts Bell Gardens High Football in Trouble : Schools: Players may quit rather than pay $60 for rides to away games. Administrators say a tight budget makes the fee necessary.
- Bid for Golf Course on Landfill Approved : Scholl Canyon: The $3.6-million proposal calls for an 18-hole executive-length course and driving range. A firm originally selected for the project backed out last month.
- Something New Coming Out of Africa
- Major Advances in Spinal Cord Repair Reported
- 2 Parishioners Post $100,000 Bond for Priest
- Danish Rockets Go Astray
- FOLK MUSIC : Bateke Brings Congo Beat
- Glendale : New Building Is Cats' Meow
- RECREATION : Wall-to-Wall Fun : Paint Pals Clubhouse in Simi Valley provides art projects, music and mirrors to keep children entertained.
- Bush Proposes Alternative to Family Leave Measure : Benefits: President's plan is voluntary and would offer tax credits to businesses that give workers time off.
- West Los Angeles : 2 Win Music Scholarships
- Study Fuels Debate on Gnatcatcher Rarity
- Whittier : Additional $90,000 Slashed From $35-Million Budget
- South El Monte : 'No Stop' Limits Opposed
- 10% of What? : State budget cuts threaten local facilities, and families stand to lose a precious literary resource. Volunteers may be one answer.
- SeaFest--Weekend Two
- High Life: A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Two Cheers for Home Team : Athletics: Two young women from Los Alamitos High School make the grade as the youngest members of the L.A. Rams' stunt and dance squads.
- Harbor Days Are Here Again
- Playa del Rey : Brush Fire in Wetlands
- Ex-Rebel Chosen for Morocco Post
- Beverly Hills : Environment Panel Dies
- Supervisors Grant Reduction in Rent for Marina City Club : Finances: Deal with waterfront athletic facility will cost the county $178,500 a year.
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS
- Aloha: Los Alamitos' basketball team has been...
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Regan Won't Manage Marlins
- DEL MAR : River Special Takes Turn for the Better in Futurity
- Tennis
- Fresno State Trounces CSUN in Soccer, 5-1
- Stabler Says It Was Right Move to Go to Left-Handed Marinovich
- Top Ranking Is One of the Perks at This School
- Sheffield Stays Close in Triple-Crown Chase : Baseball: His 32nd homer propels Padres to 3-1 victory over Dodgers.
- Slaying by Deputy Is Ruled Justified : Justice: But prosecutors are critical of the way the Sheriff's Department handled the shooting of a Cardiff activist.
- Mechanic Is Given 11 Years in Killing of Car Salesman
- CANOGA PARK : Man Convicted in Slaying of Youth
- Man in Arson Case Tied to L.A. Riots Acquitted : Crime: He is the first to be tried on the charge. Investigators admit they lacked a full range of physical evidence.
- ELECTIONS / 24TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT : Kemp Helps McClintock Raise $45,000 at Fund-Raiser
- LAGUNA BEACH : City to Pay $450,000 in Settlement of Case
- Coach: Philippine Kids Were From Out of City
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Cypress Sweeps East L.A. in Volleyball
- Strained Back Puts Gretzky in Hospital
- MOTOR RACING / SHAV GLICK : It's a $1-Million Spin Through Honolulu
- In Classroom and Behind Center, He's a Quick Study : Valhalla Junior Derek Hable Achieves Success as Novice Quarterback and Accomplished Student
- Aztecs' Meet Hits a Roadblock
- Pro Basketball
- SDSU's Lewis Is Happy, Now That He's Home Again : College football: Transfer from Ohio State wants to help improve defense.
- PREPS / ROB FERNAS : Monarchs Suffer a Series of Setbacks
- Jockey Barred in Massachusetts After Race Interference at Fair
- The Price Is High, but Not Yet Right : Hockey: The Kings are one of the top three NHL teams in total payroll, but they have yet to earn the success expected of them.
- Notes on a Scorecard - Sept. 17, 1992
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Secondary Should Get Nickel's Worth
- A Familiar Name at Servite Is Now Across the Line : Prep football: Rob Petko was a ball boy for the school where his brother Mike starred. Friday, he'll be at quarterback for Valencia against the Friars.
- Fire Burns 2 1/2 Acres in Ballona Wetlands
- Judge Suggests Decriminalization of Drug Use by Adults : Narcotics: Jurist is third in county to publicly advocate a change in nation's approach to 'war on drugs.' Sheriff disagrees.
- NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Man Found Shot to Death in Parked Car
- Mysterious Tremors Rattle Southland : Puzzle: Experts rule out earthquakes. Speculation that they are sonic booms from an exotic spy plane flying out of a secret Air Force base in Nevada cannot be confirmed.
- Playing the Field : After Torrance Found Itself Without a Volleyball Coach, It Didn't Take Long to Hire Pete Field
- CS Northridge Victimized by Sloppy Serving in Loss : Women's volleyball: Matadors fail to put the ball in play 14 times as USC wins in four games.
- Jurisprudence
- 3 Michigan Players Ineligible--for Now
- Cross-country: Today's top dual meet features a...
- Fien Scrambling to Win Backup Job at UCLA
- MOORPARK : Street Near Highway to Get Noise Barrier
- Drywall Strikers Return to Palmdale Day After Arrests
- PERSPECTIVE ON EAST LOS ANGELES : It Started With a Trickle : A great pride flows through the community as the prison battle becomes a success for Latinos everywhere.
- OXNARD : Candidates Forum Planned at College
- SHERMAN OAKS : De Niro Ordered to Pay Child Support, Tuition
- LA HABRA : Nixon Office to Be Part of Demolition
- Camp Nowhere : A tight-knit community of nine makes its home above Ojai and miles from any phone lines. A rustic bar is the center of their world.
- Downey : Teachers Protest Ban On Wearing Political Buttons
- A Sly 'Grand Slam' for Designer Donna Karan
- Glendale : Free Disposal of Big Items
- Turmoil's Effect: Key Questions and Answers
- Council Won't Contract Out City Legal Work : Government: The majority defends the idea of a public staff and rejects a proposal to study replacing Robert M. Myers with outside counsel.
- THE TIMES POLL : Most Call School Funding Vital but Split on Tax Hike
- Off the Team : People: Rosey Grier makes $40,000 to $60,000 as a part-time community liaison in San Diego. As the county budget tightened, critics cried foul.
- Europe Currency Markets in Chaos : Finance: Britain and Italy suspend links to EC monetary rates structure. Meeting of finance ministers from 11 nations apparently fails to resolve the crisis.
- Ghost to the Stars : William Novak Is the Invisible Writer Behind Memoirs by Lee Iacocca, Nancy Reagan and--Soon--Magic Johnson
- Bolder Cougars Making Forays Into the Open
- THEATER REVIEW / 'BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS' : Risque Business : The script is fairly shabby and the songs easily forgotten, but the Port Hueneme production is a lot of raucous fun.
- Tip Led Police to Baby Girl Kidnaped From Hospital : Crime: Richmond woman who allegedly posed as a health care worker is arrested. The child, who was stolen in June, is in good condition.
- THE FANS' CHOICES
- ARCHITECTURE : Pacific Bell's Building Imprisons the Technology It Contains
- BENEFITS : Soberfest Takes All Kinds
- Issue: Dress Codes and Gangs
- Clinton Gives Details of His Urban Aid Plan
- NOTEBOOK : Pasadena City College Still Touring California
- U.S. Downplays Deployment of Marines Off Somalia Coast
- RECRUITING : Receiver Is Hoping to Carry on a School Tradition of Excellence
- $180 Million for State Water Projects in Compromise Bill
- Glendale : Grant for Oil Disposal
- RECRUITING : Receiver Is Hoping to Carry on a School Tradition of Excellence
- WORDS AND IMAGES : A Quiet Disaster : Budget problems are forcing libraries to reduce resources and hours. Volunteers hope fund-raisers will soften the blow.
- PROFILE : Stage Mother : Elizabeth Ridenour teaches her child actors the art of improvising. Their 'Walk in My Moccasins' starts Friday.
- Gregory D. Bearce has been named vice...
- Making Sure the Paint Measures Up
- * Forest Tennant of West Covina has...
- SIGHTS AROUND TOWN : A Brush With Art : Ventura street closes for the unveiling of a downtown mural painted by patients from the Turning Point Foundation.
- This 'Wolf' Doesn't Run With Pack : The unusual short story, falling somewhere between horror and mystery, has earned two award nominations and lots of praise for Mission Viejo writer Maxine O'Callaghan.
- Conferees Back Santa Ana River Project Funds : Flood control: President is expected to OK appropriations package that contains $90 million for construction next year in O.C., two counties upstream.
- Miscalculations May Cause Cuts in School Budget : Education: Compton Unified needs to reduce its expenses by $2.5 million to meet requirements. Officials predict layoffs will not be necessary.
- A summary of selected Los Angeles City Hall actions affecting the Westside in the last week. : CITY COUNCIL
- Ex-ROTC Leader Says Clinton Deceived Him, Cheated Military
- DRIVING : Hopelessly Devoted to DeLoreans
- THEATER REVIEW / 'THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE' : Less Simonized : Theatre Pacifica's choice not to be funny gives the show a kind of impact not usually associated with its creator.
- Tunes by Numbers : They practice several times a week and keep their playlist to nine songs, which they'll perform Friday at the Bermuda Triangle.
- Cancer Research Fund Gets $10,000 Boost
- Voters Narrowly Reject School Bond
- Long Beach : New Schools Chief Given 44-Month, $118,000 Pact
- COLLEGES : Coach Says the Bruins Are Far From Goals
- Panel Endorses New Gallbladder Removal Technique : Medicine: Federal experts call surgery using a laparoscope 'safe and effective.' The procedure lets patients recover more quickly and with less pain.
- Bell : City Suspends License of Closed Card Casino
- PREPS : Despite Loss, Murphy High Remains the Team to Beat in Santa Fe League
- Westwood : Fee for Use of Tennis Courts