- Ex-Director Convicted of Stealing Items From Museum : Embezzlement: He secretly sold or traded works from the Southwest's collection worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
- Hermosa Beach Treasurer Abruptly Quits : City Hall: Gary L. Brutsch says he wants to spend more time with his daughter, but some wonder whether department cutbacks were the last straw.
- Time to Complete a Lifesaving Step : Following executive order, Legislature should approve bill to ban smoking in workplace
- Spark of Hope for Electric Cars : Science: A new mix of battery components shows promise in the search for practical, non-polluting vehicles.
- Iditarod
- LOS ALAMITOS : Warrington Puts Career on Coast
- Anaheim Curse May Clip the Ducks' Wings
- INTERNATIONAL TRADE
- Fed's Forecast for California: Bleak : Economy: The region's bank president testifies before a Senate panel in an unprecedented gathering of Fed officials.
- White House Starts Losing Its ZIP
- A Guide to Home Corning
- La Habra Teen Mother Courts a Dream : Family: Chespi Serna juggles demands of baby, school and basketball with high hopes for future.
- Studies Rebut Controversial AIDS Theory : Medicine: Scientists say they have refuted claims by a respected virologist at UC Berkeley that drug use--not HIV--causes the disease.
- Headmaster of Crossroads School Changing His Job : Education: Paul Cummins will be replaced by Associate Headmaster Roger Weaver.
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- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES : Hatch Act Overhaul
- PLATFORM : Enforce the Curfew
- WESTMINSTER : Getting a Jump on Learning a Trade
- SAN FERNANDO : Children's Tutoring Program Gets Grant
- BASEBALL PREVIEW : TOP PLAYERS : Baseball '93: And Now, a Look at the Names and Numbers
- COLLEGE BASKETBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : Extension of Harrick's Pact Comes Without a Safety Net
- PREP ROUNDUP
- TONIGHT'S SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PREP BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS : BOYS : Division I
- WOMEN'S BASKETBALL / BIG WEST CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT : UNLV Rolls Over Fullerton, 98-68
- COLUMN ONE : The Name Game Can Get Ugly : Don't like the sound of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks? It could be worse. How do you like Artichokes, Banana Slugs or Polecats?
- The Chieftains "The Celtic Harp" /<i> RCA Victor</i>
- 26 Die as Egypt Cracks Down on Extremists
- 'Tennis, Angry One?' a Way to Court Disaster
- Shop Owner Sues City Over Assessment : Ventura: The complaint says officials failed to follow procedures for special tax districts and alleges that some council members had a conflict of interest.
- LOCAL ELECTIONS / L.A. MAYOR : Wachs Assails Record of Bank Linked to Woo
- VENTURA : Students Protest Plan to Cut Budget
- NATIONAL FOREST : Forest Service Asks Public Involvement
- SAN FERNANDO : Businesses Urged to Fight Alcoholism
- WOMEN'S BASKETBALL / BIG WEST CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT : Santa Barbara Stops CS Long Beach
- Charles II? : UNLV's High-Scoring J.R. Rider Has Been Described as 'a Mini-Barkley'
- Van Heerde Adds Depth to CSUN's Pitching : College baseball: Sophomore makes his first start and leads Matadors to 13-4 victory over Portland.
- MUSIC
- State-Federal Storm Disaster Relief Applications Still Taken by Phone
- NEWPORT BEACH : City to Appeal Jury Civil Rights Verdict
- Pro Basketball
- Granger Looking Ahead, Not Back : Pitcher Plans Future Without Softball
- Mighty Ducks to Interview the Nordiques' Gauthier
- All-Star Game Has Lost Some Luster Because of Playoffs
- JAZZ REVIEW : Kings of Swing Play Goodman-- and Then Some
- SAILING : Grillon, Davis Share Early Lead
- Jackson Shows Up to Gather Awards, Despite Ankle Injury
- Delinquent Loan Rate Improves : Credit: A survey by American Bankers Assn. finds fewer consumers fell behind in payments late last year.
- ENTERTAINMENT
- Let Us Make Several Things Perfectly Clear
- L.A. City College Starts Pearson Book Fund
- HEALTHWATCH / HANGOVERS : Shades of Green : There may be no sure cure for the effects of over-imbibing, but a doctor and bartenders offer suggestions to help ease the pain.
- New Mexico State Rated a Slight Favorite in Tournament Opening in L.B. Friday
- Gag Order Lifted for World War II GIs in Gas Tests
- COLLEGES / ALAN OTA : A Fast Start to Career as a Bruin
- WORDS AND IMAGES : Royal Escapades : Look-alike actors portray Charles and Di, Fergie and Andrew in a twin-pack video depicting palace shenanigans.
- NASA's Chief Explains Cutbacks in Space Station
- After-Dinner Treat : A popular Mexican candy is easily made from chunks of this watermelon-size squash.
- Student Wins $5,000 for Public Service Spot
- Study Finds Property in State Undervalued by Half : Finances: Proposition 13 has caused a loss of $13 billion a year in taxes, report says. It recommends ending measure's protection for businesses.
- PREP NOTES : Newport Harbor Ready to Defend Orange County Championships Title
- AWARDS
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Kid Creole Is Hoping for a Global Warming : The performance offers an international array of sounds, but not many were at the Coach House to see and hear it.
- AWARDS
- Do-It-Yourself Health Tests: Over Time, Costs Will Soar
- Firm Moves to Irvine: Yates-Silverman Inc., a...
- Get a Big Head
- Councilman's First Hot Issue: His Very Being : Politics: Bill Crowfoot, an Anglo, will serve a largely Latino constituency. 'You have no right to represent a district that's 83% minority,' Councilman Isaac Richard tells him, threatening a recall drive.
- Open Meetings of First Lady's Panel Ordered : Government: Ruling is expected to have little impact since it does not apply to dozens of smaller task force units working on health care plans.
- HIGH LIFE: A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
- STEAK TIPS
- West Hollywood : Children's Film Matinee
- Bloom Still on the Rose : Isabel Patterson's Retired, but She's Far From Retiring
- Buyer Beware: They Want Your ZIP Code
- The Region : 100 Apply for Storm Aid
- Wrenching Stories of Youth Violence Told : Congress: Panel hears witnesses graphically relate their gripping experiences. Hearings are meant to draw attention to children's issues.
- Disease Control Centers Chief Quits; Was Notified He Would Be Replaced
- Countywide : Oath Taken by 7 New Postmasters
- Newport Developer to Be Retried on Charge of Murder
- COOKING : A Rose by Any Other Taste . . .
- NEWS ANALYSIS : King's Showing in Court May Aid Both Sides : Strategy: For the prosecution, it presents the jury with a flesh-and-blood victim. For the defense, it eliminates a 'mythic looming presence.'
- OC WEEKEND GETAWAY : June Lake Offers Fine Alternative Casual, Family-Style Resort Features Mammoth Changes From Nearby Neighbor
- SUN VALLEY : Venture Council Surveys City Needs
- OXNARD : Fire Destroys House Where 45 Resided
- STANTON : Citywide Election on Gambling Is OKd
- A Canyon Apart : Environment: Plans to develop the pristine, 171-acre area in Diamond Bar is an exciting dream for builders and for city and school officials. To critics, it is an ecological nightmare.
- YORBA LINDA : Teaching Teams Share Same Theme
- A Fresh Approach--Planning Together : Mayor's race: To put Los Angeles on track, retrain workers, listen to people and cut officials' salaries.
- Judge, Anaheim Doctor to Join Call to Legalize Drugs
- Safe Harbor : Ports Have Good Track Record, but They Still Lack High-Tech System to Keep Ships Off Collision Course
- Survey Shows 4% Rise in Anti-Gay Violence, Harassment in U.S.
- If enough sponsors are found by the...
- BASEBALL PREVIEW : TOP 10 : Despite Early Woes, Irvine Is O.C.'s Best in Baseball
- TONIGHT'S SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PREP BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS : BOYS : Division V
- INTERNATIONAL TRADE : Federal Grant Secured to Foster Trade With Republics That Were Soviet Union
- Super <i> Zuppa</i>
- GM Seeks New Trial in Fiery Crash : Automobiles: The auto maker claims to have new witnesses likely to bring a different verdict and a reduction in the $105-million jury award.
- Aisha VeasleySchool: Valley Christian HighSport: BasketballPosition: ForwardClass:...
- Whittier : 7 Buildings Nominated as Historical Resources
- Serbs Use Denial to Keep Bank Scandal at Bay : Yugoslavia: Patrons accustomed to 15% monthly returns on their hard-currency deposits blame sanctions--and Western media.
- CHEF DU JOUR : Spicy-but-Not-Hot Salsa Is the Perfect Place to Take a Dip : Dunk Vegetables, Meat or Bread in Brazilian Concoction
- MUSIC / LIZ LARIN : Rocking On : Bereft of a band, the native Detroit singer presses on with a new album, an upcoming acoustic show and new backups.
- Change Helps Keep the Snap, Crackle and Pop in Life
- Couscous, Cake
- HIGH LIFE: A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Model Foothill Senior Adds Modeling to Resume
- Eating of the Green : Keep It Green
- Ruling Again Moves Miami Officer's Trial
- THEATER REVIEW / 'DADDY'S DYIN', WHO'S GOT THE WILL?' : Southern Trite : Moorpark College production of seemingly shallow portrayal of a distinct culture brings out the play's heart.
- Los Angeles Raider : Entertainment: Massachusetts governor woos filmmakers to his state with promises and panache.
- Malibu : A New Address for City Hall
- Teen Courts Make a Case for Peer Law : Successful sentencing program lets youths decide punishment for other adolescents.
- EVERY GAME IS A ROAD GAME : Despite a Lack of Facilities, Athletic Programs at Crossroads Have Prospered.
- Arcadia : Guilty Plea in Fatal Crash
- Diamond Bar : Pomona District School Site
- Ex-Credit Union Manager Investigated : Embezzlement: The veteran head of the city employees institution is suspected of skimming $500,000 for personal use.
- Humor and Dignity Ease Pain of 'Pelle'
- LOS ANGELES : Vote on More Sweeping Curfew Law Delayed
- A Theater's Revival : Arts: City Council approves $250,000 package for Actors Alley to renovate the historic El Portal theater in North Hollywood. The first live production is planned for July.
- Woman, 23, Is Convicted of Murder in Death of Clerk : Court: Trial involved slaying of Burbank man. Jury convicts her of lying in wait, which carries maximum sentence of life in prison without parole.
- Panel Hears Both Sides in Debate Over Landfill : Trash: An environmentalist urges locating the dump in Hammond Canyon, while a county official defends the Weldon Canyon site.
- CAMARILLO : Neighbors Protest Recycling Plant
- SANTA CLARITA : Decision on Public Cable Postponed
- PASADENA : Recriminations Follow City Council Election
- El Toro Marine Files Bias Complaint : Military: A Muslim sergeant says there was a pattern of religious discrimination against him by five base officials.
- NHL ROUNDUP : Toronto Defeats Hartford
- Milan Withdraws Olympic Bid
- Mira Costa High Names Morrow Football Coach
- Bahar Celebrates the Rightness of Spring
- College Tennis
- 'Christmas' May Bypass the Grove : Theater: Shakespeare troupe doesn't seem to want to produce Dylan Thomas holiday classic. Laguna Beach company's eager to.
- Visit a Capitol Success for Willie Brown : Government: Assembly Speaker is well received by Washington insiders. But his agenda is thrown off stride by news that nine military bases in California are slated for closure.
- Teen Love--400 Years Later
- Southeast Area : Tissue Donor Sought for Young Leukemia Patient
- Aspin to Recommend Closure of 9 State Bases : Military: Shutdown list includes three Southland facilities. Wilson calls move a 'man-made disaster.'
- THEATER REVIEW / 'FIVE SHORT PLAYS' : Inge Sampler : Short works by the quintessential American playwright get a snappily paced staging at the Arts Council Center.
- Sleuth School : Former Officer's Investigation Class a Springboard for Some and a Police Refresher Course for Others
- Elshoff New President of St. Francis High
- Title, Artist Last Week 1 Nuthin but...
- Building New Lives : A local Habitat for Humanity chapter travels to Tijuana to help construct homes for needy residents.
- Developer Drops Plan to Build Card Casino
- IRVINE : Cost Could Delay Underpass Project
- A Few Good People
- Some Residents Get OK to Move Back to Slide Area
- What Exactly Is Under Ross Perot's Hood? : Politics: The electorate's lecturer again will be asking the hard questions Friday when his road show stops at UCI. But where are <i> his </i> answers, anyway?
- It's Unwise to Make That Kind of Threat : Clinton aide says U.S. might walk away from NAFTA pact
- Soaring Once More : Ex-Taft Star Franklin Rebounds From Depression
- Pond-erous Name Only Daffy Could Love : Disney Has Hatched a Moniker Most Fowl for Anaheim Arena That Waddles off the Tongue
- Local Vocals
- A Testament to Teen-Age Courage : Rescue: Zabrina Courtney spent hours alone after a plane crash that killed her father. She walked about two miles on broken ankles before being found.
- Clinton Acts to Break Logjam Over Northwest Timberlands
- Woo to Return $2,780 in Funds : Contributions: The money came from what are apparently improper donations that the candidate has received from foreign-owned corporations.
- L.A. Community College Board Votes to Rent Headquarters
- LOS ANGELES : Furutani Wins Fight for Ballot Reinstatement
- Ventura : Theater Allowed to Keep Operating
- Hart High Standout Charles to Attend Washington State
- SANTA ANITA : Delahoussaye Gets Hall of Fame Credential With 5,000th Victory
- TONIGHT'S SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PREP BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS : BOYS : Division I
- The Good, the Bad and the Bose : Teachers, Coaches Say Academics Is Only Hurdle Morningside Athlete Needs to Clear
- Flip Side: Happy Not Being Funny : Television: 'I'm a different person,' says Wilson, the first black to host a successful variety hour.
- A SHOT OF SOUTHERN COMFORT : Casual Avenida del Mar Winds Down to San Clemente's Beach and Pier
- Mental Health May Be Part of Reform, Tipper Gore Says
- Movin' It Out : Students Clean Up Tuna Canyon Litter Before Being Told to Scram
- South Pasadena : Special Fire Tax Proposed
- Charges Filed Against Birthing Clinic Staffers : Medicine: Prosecutors say midwifery was being practiced at the Gentle Birth Center without the proper state licenses. 'Excessive 911 calls' prompted the two-year investigation.
- Many Teary Farewells for USC's Provost
- Awaiting Trial, Ex-Physician Is Seen in 'Sting'
- City Hall Journal
- Radioactive Waste Found Beyond Rockwell Lab : Contamination: Consultant says amounts northwest of Chatsworth appear to pose no immediate health hazard. But activists contend the findings are flawed.
- LAGUNA HILLS : City, County Reach Annexation Impasse
- Slumlord Gets More Time to Make Repairs
- TONIGHT'S SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PREP BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS : GIRLS : Division II
- Tri-Superfecta Worth $219,739 at Golden Gate
- Hockey Coming to Dallas : NHL:City Council paves way for North Stars to move south next season.
- Knicks Tending to Their Garden : Pro basketball: Ewing has a big game as New York ends a nine-year drought against Lakers, 110-104.
- Dodgers Ban Smoking in Seating Areas
- Q&A; WITH DAVID FOSTER : 'I Have My Vision of a Song'
- NEA to Award $14.5 Million to Arts Organizations : Funding: Matching grants include $1.5 million earmarked for Southern California institutions.
- Bouncing Back : Jack in the Box Burger Chain Sees Sales Start to Recover
- ENERGY
- Eating of the Green : Basic Green
- Kent Frewing has been named chairman of...
- Herman Sillas has been named to the...
- A Round Here Is No Lark If You're Just Trying to Wing It
- Gore Pitches Economic Program to Nebraskans
- Hello! Delights the Rich and Famous : Media: What's this? A magazine in which never is heard a discouraging word. Celebrities love it and, shockingly enough, so do the scandal-happy British.
- Falling in Love Again : Readers can't help it, says the owner of a booming new-used romance bookstore in Costa Mesa. Novels are 'an addiction.'
- RESTAURANT REVIEW / ACACIA : Slice of Americana : Acacia excels at fresh interpretations of such traditional dishes as matzo ball soup, warm spinach salad and roasted chicken.
- By now, you probably are hip that...
- Beverly Hills : Teacher Layoffs Approved
- Courting Support : Attorney Larry Davis Found a Special Way to Speak Out for His Alma Mater
- Scam Surfaces After Officer's Death
- Fresno Voters Give Candidates a Lesson in Contradiction
- 2 Keep School Board Seats; 2 Face Runoff
- Dolly Carl of Glendale was chosen by...
- Faulty Tires Lead to Bad Vibes
- NOTEBOOK / SEAN WATERS : Corsairs Take Aim at a Title
- Countywide : Pair Sought in Shooting Arrested
- But the Big One hasn't struck yet:...
- BURBANK : Faulty Roof Delays Opening of Fire Station
- COMPTON : Moore Unfairly Attacked for Remarks, Backers Say
- No. 13 : Burbank: Unlucky breaks have delayed firefighters' move into a new $1.8-million station, damaged by recent rains when the roof leaked.
- President and CEO of Bank of Newport Resigns : Finance: Ronald L. Rodgers will remain on board of directors. The institution is operating under an FDIC-imposed cease and desist order.
- Rockwell Gets $21.9-Million Contract for Military Receivers
- Eating of the Green : The Emerald Kingdom
- Aspin's Hit List: 9 California Bases, Including El Toro : Military: Long Beach Shipyard and March Air Force Base are other Southland facilities he'll recommend for shutdown. Gov. Wilson calls move 'man-made disaster.'
- HIGH LIFE: A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Just Between Us, It's Personal
- Senate Panel Unanimously Backs Reno : Cabinet: Judiciary Committee members from both parties praise the qualifications and performance of the attorney general nominee.
- Everett RatleffSchool: Jordan HighSport: BasketballPosition: GuardClass: SeniorRatleff...
- Judge Takes Plea Bargain in Drunk Driving Case : Courts: After two hung juries, Edward L. Davenport pleads no contest to a charge of reckless driving. He receives a suspended 30-day sentence and $400 fine.
- 10 New Postmasters Begin Duties
- ABORIGINAL THOUGHTS : Who Determines the Right Way to View Work From a Different Culture?
- The Blues Project "Projections" (1966) /<i> Verve</i>
- King Admits Lies but Insists That He Didn't Hit Officers : Testimony: He concedes false statements prior to trial and also wavers on claim that racial taunts accompanied beating. But he shows confidence in final day on stand.
- Church Sanctuary OKd in Compromise Proposal That Eliminates School
- Countywide : Computer Manager Accused of Theft
- WESTMINSTER : Mobile Home Law Changes Debated
- Camarillo Rejects Gay Rights Bid
- ANAHEIM : Power, Water Rates for City to Change
- Funding OKd to Renovate El Portal for Live Theater : North Hollywood: L.A. City Council will give Actors Alley troupe $250,000 for the project. It will be the Valley's first full Equity facility since 1966.
- SHERMAN OAKS : Catholic School Expels 3 for Carrying Weapons
- NORTHRIDGE : Remains May Be of Missing Mother
- Outpouring of Gifts for Family's Deed Includes a Home : Reward: Homeless couple and their son now have a residence and cascade of money and good wishes after returning lost wallet with nearly $2,400 cash to Buena Park police.
- C-17 Cost Up as Delivery Schedule Slips, Panel Told : Aerospace: Air Force officials say the cargo jet program has turned the corner on past problems.
- Architect of Western Digital Refinancing Resigns Position
- Merci Beau Cru
- THEATER REVIEW / 'THE HEIDI CHRONICLES' : Boomer Follies : Wendy Wasserstein's award-winning look at the 'Me' generation has its pitfalls; this successful production avoids them.
- 1 Shot, 10 Jailed as Tahoe Gangs Clash
- Pius X Grad Enjoys Life in Fast Lane as Sprinter at UCLA : Pius X Grad Off to Fast Start as Sprinter at UCLA
- NEIGHBORS / SHORT TAKES : Model Tykes : Organizers look forward to Sunday's Conejo Valley Days Tiny Tots Contest--if they can find enough boys to compete.
- A Multicultural Approach to Teaching History
- Highland Park : Historic Zone Approved
- Wheelmen Try to Offer Something for Every Cyclist
- Auditors Tell Adult School to Clean Up Its Bookkeeping : Administration: Sloppy and incomplete records could jeopardize future funding. However, the center's former director is pleased that the report found no intentional wrongdoing.
- Countywide : 3 Elected to State Senior Legislature
- Sorting Through Database Maze
- Which Came First? . . .
- AIRLINES
- Crabbing for Dollars
- Long Beach : 3 Choirs Will Give Concert Night Before AIDS Walk
- The Region : 100 Apply for Storm Aid
- First-Rate Fuss Over a Cut-Rate Porker : Pets: Randy Jahelka found himself on the wrong side of the law when he brought Hamburger home. The pig craze is over, but not the legal fuss over them.
- Whittier : City Opposes Canyon Project in Nearby La Habra Heights
- Brutal Murder by Teen-Age Girls Adds to Britons' Shock
- Sierra Madre : Open Meeting Law Ruling
- Earl Wrightson; Major Singer in American Musical Theater
- Uni High Brain Trust Goes Up Against Best Students in State
- Lingering Love for the Balkiest Beast of Burden : Nostalgia: Some youngsters fall head over heels for horses, but one young girl finds beauty and grace in the guise of the lowly mule.
- 'Little Nemo' Comes Home to Praise
- * Bertha Marshall; Survivor of the Sinking of Titanic
- Shouldering a Pitching Load Is Collett's Goal : Baseball: The USC right-hander is on the comeback trail after arthroscopic surgery.
- The L.A. Mayoral Campaign
- CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY : Prop. 103 a Nadir for Consumers : Rather than skirting the court decision on rate rollbacks, its advocates should back a no-fault insurance plan.
- BURBANK : Agreement Near on Plan to Buy Power
- 2 Get Maximum Terms in Pasadena Triple Murder : Courts: David Adkins gets life without possibility of parole, and Vincent Hebrock receives 51 years to life in 1991 shotgun slaying of teen-age girls.
- Assemblywoman to Hear Cities' Budget Woes
- Officer Faces 'Corrective Action' for Use of Force : Inglewood: Hospital employees said they witnessed a suspect being mistreated. He did not appear to be badly hurt.
- Fishing in the Cupboard
- Bell Gardens : Finance Director Resigns; 6th Official to Leave in Year
- World IN BRIEF : COSTA RICA : Embassy Kidnapers Threaten Hostages
- Malibu : Conservancy Seat Proposed
- The following are the top music sales...
- Flags, Rainbow Design Wins Mural Contest
- MONROVIA : 400 Mourn Youth Whose Illness Rallied Community
- Students Protest Effects of Pierce College Budget Cuts
- Blast, Fire Cause $200,000 Damage at Vacant High-Rise
- 3 Burbank Students Arrested in Weapons Crackdown
- California to Let Small Investors Ring Up Bonds : Securities: The tax-free fund may be arranged over the phone. Proceeds will be used for school construction statewide.
- Standard Logic Inc.: The Anaheim manufacturer of...
- Old Tires and Plastic Turned Into Board : Recycling: Tinkerer turns waste into usable product that saves trees and is as hard as wood.
- Second-Graders Are Taking Note of Chelsea : Irvine pupils write to the First Child with advice, questions and invitations in a project aimed at getting them interested in current events.
- Program Puts Investigators Back in Class
- Glendora : 2 ZIP Codes to Start July 1
- * Solomon J. Buchsbaum; Science Adviser to Presidents
- World IN BRIEF : CAMBODIA : 26 Civilians, Most Vietnamese, Slain
- Arab Youth Shot Dead By Israeli Soldiers
- World IN BRIEF : SWITZERLAND : Vote Fails to Calm Dispute on Sexism
- Long Beach : Man Stabbed to Death Near Downtown Police Station
- Last-Ditch Petition Stalls Hillside Policy : Development: Controversial issue postponed again when builders file papers that could require unanimous council vote.
- 'Her Own Terms' Writer Will Lecture
- Fashion Will Be in the Center Ring at Hospital Benefit
- GOINGS ON / SANTA BARBARA : Classic Cabaret : Bolcom & Morris to perform at the Lobero; puppets to give a museum show; and Siberian dancers coming to town.
- Abortion Protester Held in Doctor's Murder at Clinic : Shooting: Death at Florida rally described as a first. Suspect reportedly said: 'Don't kill any more babies.'
- THE FANS' CHOICES
- World IN BRIEF : INDONESIA : Suharto Reelected for 5-Year Term
- And the whiner is. . . :...
- Countywide : 2nd Tax Assessment Appeals Board OKd
- NEWPORT BEACH, COSTA MESA : Panel to Aid Search for Superintendent
- Audit Reveals Cost-Cutting Possibilities at Landfills : Budget: County, facing huge shortfall, finds it can save $1.65 million yearly by cutting hours, limiting public access to dumps.
- Young Offenders Are Able to Help : County Wards Working With Disabled Children See What Real Misfortune Is, Learn Joy of Giving
- HIGH LIFE: A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Shoplifting as Extra-Curricular Activity : Ethics: In a recent U.S. survey, one-third of high school students asked admitted to the troubling national pastime.
- BOOK REVIEW : A Mosaic Celebration of Language Keeps the Gods of Mythology Alive : THE MARRIAGE OF CADMUS AND HARMONY <i> by Roberto Calasso Translated by Tim Parks</i> Alfred A. Knopf: $25; 410 pages
- U.S. Calls for Mideast Peace Talks April 20 : Diplomacy: But Palestinians reject bid to Arabs and Israel to resume Washington negotiations.
- NASA Official Says Space Station Cuts Necessary : Impact: Administration fears project would draw too much money away from other programs. Proposed reductions would seriously affect McDonnell Douglas in Huntington Beach.
- Orange County Video Rentals
- Make a Date to Paint the Town Green
- MEAT YOUR MATCH : Ever Crave a Nice, Juicy Sirloin? Dig a Knife and Fork Into These Steakhouses
- PETS : Not All Roads Lead to Home : Thousands of Dogs, Cats Are Lost Yearly
- FAMILY LIFE : Hot Topic : Parents are desperate for information about attention-deficit disorder. Support groups fill the gap.
- Downey : Anti-Loitering Law OKd as Way to Fight Drug Dealing
- Thriller Sees Power of Grief
- With the Roxbury, O.C. Gets Hipper--Three Nights a Week