- WEEKEND ESCAPE: LONG BEACH : A Gallery of Seaside Sights : Covering the city's vibrant waterfront, from an art museum to the aquarium
- SOCAL STYLE / Entertaining : The Secret Life of Herbs : Summer May Seem to Be Their Time, but Fall Is When Tarragon, Lavender and Other Seasonings Can Really Shine
- How the Class of 2000 Measures Up
- California and the West : Lighter Side of Lawmaking : Capitol: Legislators took time out from weightier matters to consider fire ants, dance studios, and air and water at gas stations.
- Tribal Administration to Reform Welfare for Navajos
- Anti-Drug Move Hurts California : Economy: A 1992 trade pact suspended tariffs on imported blossoms to prod South Americans into raising carnations rather than cocaine. But now state growers can't compete.
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Toll Road Miscalculations
- An Ocean of Experience
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Let Gadflies Have Their Say
- Mayweather Tees Off on Gerena : Boxing: WBC super featherweight champion retains title with seventh-round TKO.
- PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Santiago Buries Century With Scoring Flurries
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / WEEK 3 : Kansas Flawless in Rout of Northridge
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL SPOTLIGHT / WEEK 3 : BEST OF THE DAY
- Second Time Around
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL / WEEK 3 : Notre Dame Botches Finish : Nonconference: Purdue pulls out 28-23 victory as Irish breakdown leads to second straight loss.
- Pop Music : Record Rack : Also Out This Week
- Art & Architecture : Art Notes : A Master Steps Into the Huntington : The acquisition of an Eakins portrait adds a high point to the collection.
- SO SOCAL: The Best...The Beautiful...And The Bizarre : A LA ODE : Bye, Bye, L.A. County Fair Pie
- News, Tips & Bargains : Hotel Puts Price on Peace and Quiet
- HER WORLD : Straight-From-the-Lip Responses to Our Survey on Travel and Gender
- Puerto Ricans Hail Activists as Patriots : Clemency: Freed nationalists are welcomed enthusiastically. Most say little, constrained by conditions of their release.
- Commentary : PERSPECTIVE ON EDUCATION : Capacity of Colleges Is Getting Short Shrift : Jobs now require more than a high school diploma, but we're not investing in providing college slots.
- VALLEY ROUNDUP : Granada Hills : VFW Post to Host POW, MIA Event
- VENTURA COUNTY ROUNDUP : Point Mugu : Naval Base Holding Logo Competition
- GAMEDAY / WEEK 1 : For These 49ers, the Gold Rush Could Be Over
- PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- VALLEY / VENTURA COUNTY SPORTS : Cal Lutheran Three Quarters Short : College football: Kingsmen score 20 points in final 15 minutes but Pacific Lutheran stops two-point conversion and wins, 28-26.
- VALLEY / VENTURA COUNTY SPORTS : JUNIOR COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- VALLEY / VENTURA COUNTY SPORTS : HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- VALLEY / VENTURA COUNTY SPORTS : BIG SKY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Montana Regroups, Prevails in Double OT
- Pop Music : Record Rack : In Brief : ** John Prine, "In Spite of Ourselves," Oh Boy.
- READING: THE ABCs of helping youngsters achieve literacy--the first skill. : Reading by 9 : GETTING IN TOUCH and MORE ON READING
- Home Associations Mean Taking a Risk
- Ford's Pardon of Nixon
- Waves of Reaction to Beach Closure
- Hit-and-Run Bike Accident
- Roller Hockey
- Weed Control at Schools
- East and West
- Mixed Reviews on a Tropical Hideaway
- DISCOVERIES : HAVING EVERYTHING By John L'Heureux; Atlantic Monthly Press: 230 pp., $24 : A BOY IN WINTER By Maxine Chernoff; Crown: 242 pp., $22 : THE STORY OF A MILLION YEARS By David Huddle; Houghton Mifflin: 224 pp., $23 : BIG TROUBLE By Dave Barry; Putnam: 272 pp., $23.95
- A Big Plus
- Admission Day
- Burbank Airport
- GAMEDAY * WEEK 1 : CAPSULES : CINCINNATI at TENNESSEE
- GAMEDAY * WEEK 1 : CAPSULES : KANSAS CITY at CHICAGO
- Rebutting Fleming on State of School District
- Ventura County Perspective : PERSPECTIVE...
- GAMEDAY * WEEK 1 : CAPSULES : PITTSBURGH at CLEVELAND
- Call to Save Child
- Many Charitable Groups Deserve an A Rating
- Allow Homeless to Live on Base
- A Question of Nonperformance
- Palm Aversion
- For Some, Dolores Huerta Is the Jackie Robinson of Public Service
- Riverside Wasn't the Problem
- Waco
- Raising IQs
- A Letter to Mom and Dad
- Parsons and Dr. Laura
- Huntington Park
- You Can Smell the Flowers but Don't Take
- Kudos for Take on Baseball Brawls
- Because We Like You : CELEBRATION U.S.A.; Living in Disney's Brave New Town By Douglas Frantz and Catherine Collins; Henry Holt: 330 pp., $25 : THE CELEBRATION CHRONICLES; Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Property Value in Disney's New Town By Andrew Ross; Ballantine: 320 pp., $25.95
- Ventura County Perspective : PERSPECTIVE...
- Front-Page News That Wasn't?
- Prop. 187
- Justice System
- Evolution and the Bible
- GAMEDAY * WEEK 1 : CAPSULES : DALLAS at WASHINGTON
- Relief Effort
- High School Site
- Teed Off by Punkers' Style of Golf
- All Hail Van Halen
- A Postal Stamp for Barbie Says It All
- Why Jazz Isn't Central
- Safety Versus Privacy Rights
- Ocean Pollution
- Risky Sex and AIDS
- Will We Be Getting One Angel Too Many?
- GAMEDAY * WEEK 1 : CAPSULES : BUFFALO at INDIANAPOLIS
- Missing Horse
- California and the West : Rock Climbers Seek Historic Status for Base Camp : Preservation: Park Service is seeking new locations for employee housing. But activists hope to protect what has been the launch site for many famous ascents of Yosemite's cliffs.
- Confusing the El Toro Airport Issue
- LAPD's SIS
- Children's Museum
- The Reader's Page : Seating Snarls
- Campaign Promises
- READING: THE ABCs of helping youngsters achieve literacy--the first skill. : Reading by 9 : Head of the Class / READING TIPS AND NOTES : EXPERT ADVICE : Editor's note: This is the second of two columns focusing on ways to improve reading comprehension for young readers.
- Founding Fathers
- La Amistad Misses the Real Battles
- The Reader's Page : Satisfying Safari
- The Real Shame Lies in Confiscation of Land
- Sustainability Council
- A Center of Attention, On and Off the Court
- The Museum Boom
- Earthquake Study
- Neighborhood Revivals Underway
- SOUTHLANDRyan Hattersley had 125 yards rushing and...
- Steve Beal
- Sunday Album / A weekly profile of a family--its history, joys and trials : Doubly Devoted : The Barnes-Wallaces have young children, the Alford--Keatings' children are young adults. Both families are typical in most ways. Except they are headed by lesbians.
- READING: THE ABCs of helping youngsters...
- Trying, Trying Again to Expand L.A. County Board : SPECIAL REPORT * Similar efforts have failed in the past, but backers of adding supervisors and creating an elected 'mayor' post say time is ripe and that new system would better serve area's diverse population.
- Palmdale Airport
- ORANGE COUNTY VOICES : An All-Points Bulletin: Coast Must Be Cleared : We simply must track down the sources of urban pollution fouling our beaches and act to minimize its impact.
- Hero of '97 Shootout Held in Heist : Crime: Armored car driver who helped police and bystanders during the N. Hollywood bank gun battle is arrested in the robbery of his vehicle.
- Democrats Enjoy Fruits of Victory After Session : Politics: Legislators jokingly bash governor and say that despite some differences with Davis, it's better than dealing with Wilson and Deukmejian.
- U.S., China Resume Talks at Auckland Forum : Summit: Clinton and Jiang hope to reach agreement on WTO entry at APEC meeting, which opens today.
- Yugoslav Military Threatens New Fight : Kosovo: Army accuses NATO of violating peace agreement. General says it will reenter province if U.N. does not allow Serb soldiers in to protect minorities from attack.
- Commentary : How Do We Bridge the Housing Gap? : Public policy:California is among the worst in terms of affordable places to live.
- Hero in Shootout Now a Robbery Suspect
- HOW TO INTRODUCE YOUR KIDS TO QUALITY CHILDREN'S LITERATURE : Reading by 9
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Pentagon's Investment in Indonesia Lacks Payoff : Military: America's efforts to gain influence by training officers are for naught as the violence in East Timor demonstrates.
- Indonesian General Hints He May Accept Peace Force : E. Timor: Wiranto admits troops appear out of control. New reports of slaughter come out of the territory.
- The Nation : POLITICS : And the Beat Goes On: The Continuing Power of the Liberal '60s
- Valley Perspective : 'Definition of Marriage' Ballot Measure Lashes Out at Gays : The initiative would deny basic rights to same-sex couples. It opens yet another chapter in the quest for freedom by oppressed groups in America.
- Police Halt Rap Concert; 4 Arrested : Crowds: Drunkenness, fighting reported at free Ventura Theatre event. Officials to discuss ways of preventing future problems.
- Obituaries - Sept. 12, 1999
- Three Officials Disciplined in Spy Probe
- POP MUSIC CHARTS : Dixie Chicks' 'Fly' Starts at the Top
- BRIEFLY / TOBACCO : Florida Smoking Trial Penalty Phase Delayed
- Brown Guilty of Vandalism, but Is Cleared of Threats : Courts: Ex-football star says he is vindicated in case alleging spousal abuse. He is likely to get probation and community service, prosecutor says.
- An Old Mall Gets a New Identity With The Shops at Mission Viejo
- PairGain Posts Profit Warning After Stock's Rise
- U.S., Russia to Jointly Staff Missile Center
- What's It Worth? : Solid Appeal
- BRIEFLY / AEROSPACE : Lockheed to Lose $42 Million in Bonus Fees
- World Perspective : Society : Israelis Happily Experimenting With Ersatz Pot : A product called Buzz, made from legal herbs, is all the rage with a certain set. The man behind it even contrived to get police involved in the marketing.
- ORANGE COUNTY FILE : Growing Rock Harbor Church Adds Sunday Evening Service
- RELIGION : Chabad to Welcome All for Yom Kippur
- AROUND THE VALLEY : Here's the Rub: Cat Gets Massage, Owner Doesn't
- Car Strikes, Kills Boy in Driveway
- AL ROUNDUP : Oakland Rookie Hudson Strikes Out 11, Wins Again
- VALLEY / VENTURA COUNTY SPORTS : SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- NEWSWIRE
- NL AROUND THE LEAGUE : Giants Plan to Give Baker Extension Beyond Next Season
- Morning Report : ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT REPORTS FROM THE TIMES, NEWS SERVICES AND THE NATION'S PRESS.
- Zodiac Looking to Make A-League's A-List
- Hingis Breaks Up the Act : TENNIS : Swiss Takes Great Pleasure in Cramping Rivals' Style
- Andreessen Leaving AOL Post
- Fertile Imagination : When it comes to feeding your plants, there's a dizzying array of choices. Become familiar with your garden's needs will make the decision easier.
- Bank Sold Credit Card Data to Felon : Privacy: Charter Pacific gave card numbers to man who allegedly used them to run up $45 million in bogus charges. Consumer advocates say case illustrates need for tougher laws.
- Davis, Tribes OK Accords to Allow More Gambling : Casinos: Twenty-year compacts signed by 57 Indian leaders would legitimize Nevada-style gaming and let it expand. Deal hinges on voters' approval of ballot measure.
- State Legislation Affecting MTA Bus Workers Advances
- Religion IN BRIEF : Jews Attack Action by Southern Baptists
- Students Protest in Walkout at Fremont High
- Judge Will Rule on College Free Speech : Education: Irvine Valley students complain they are not allowed to post fliers in an area they consider a public forum.
- ORANGE COUNTY / PREP FOOTBALL : Zuniga Powers Costa Mesa Past Saddleback
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : UC Irvine Beats Rider in Soccer
- Toilers Up and Running : Prep football: Manual Arts adds rushing attack to passing game for 34-16 victory over Grant.
- NFL AROUND THE LEAGUE : Patriot Player Faces Charges
- FOOTBALL SPOTLIGHT / WEEK 1: News and notes, scores and stats on game day around the Valley and Ventura County : FIELD REPORT
- FOOTBALL SPOTLIGHT / WEEK 1: News and notes, scores and stats on game day around the Valley and Ventura County : FIELD REPORT : Poly Winning the Numbers Game
- ORANGE COUNTY / PREP FOOTBALL : Champlin Strikes Early for Laguna Hills
- FOOTBALL SPOTLIGHT / WEEK 1: News and notes, scores and stats on game day around the Valley and Ventura County : SCOREBOARD
- High Court to Rule in Air Bag Liability Case : Law: At issue is whether meeting federal product safety standards shields manufacturers from all damage claims at the state level.
- BRIEFLY / PHARMACEUTICALS : AHP Executives Exercise Stock Options
- VENTURA COUNTY ROUNDUP : Countywide : Police Agencies Get School Safety Grants
- VENTURA COUNTY ROUNDUP : Somis : State Rejects Plan for Proposed Road
- Canadians Begin to Say No to Immigrants From China : Society: A recent string of smuggling ships is testing the nation's reputation as welcome mat to the world.
- RELIGION : Zen Master's Quest for Home : After 32 years of exile from Vietnam, internationally known monk wants to minister to his native land's spiritual needs.
- RELIGION : SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FILE / MARGARET RAMIREZ : Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe Will Tour Archdiocese
- Slow Ahead: Signs Point to Traffic All Weekend : Travel: It will seem like two days of rush hour in many areas with freeway repaving, construction and mall crowds.
- VALLEY / VENTURA COUNTY SPORTS : SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- State Seeking Public's View on Detonation Plan : Rocketdyne: Bombs left in tests near Chatsworth would be exploded.
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Musa Kicks Irvine Valley to Victory
- VALLEY / VENTURA COUNTY SPORTS : Division I Math Adds Up at Alemany : Southern Section: Indians seem ready for step up, need a calculator in 65-30 victory over Hueneme.
- Schmid Already Has Postseason in Mind
- Groups Band Together to Press for Diversity Campaign : Television: Organizations form 19-member coalition to make networks include more minority characters and employees on their shows.
- Opera House Turns Hip-Hop Stage for MTV Awards : Pop Music: The staid New York venue didn't keep the show from being business as usual--and TV viewers made it cable's highest-rated entertainment show.
- Do It Yourself : Landscaping : How to Put Structure in the Garden
- Conservatives Challenge Clintons' Deal for Home
- An American's Tall Tribute to Da Vinci Unveiled in Italy
- Web List of Bush Donors Provokes Intense Interest
- Second Child Dies After Father Is Accused of Shooting Them
- The Day in Sports : COUNTDOWN TO 2000 / A day-by-day recap of some of the most important sports moments of the 20th Century: SEPT. 11, 1959 : It Was a Rare Occasion When Pirates' Face Lost
- VALLEY / VENTURA COUNTY SPORTS : GAME DAY: A Look at Today's Key Matchups
- Nothing Little About UCLA Predicament
- Pop Music Review : No-Frills Bis Plumbs Both Its Dimensions With Bouncy Fun
- Pop Beat : 'Latin Sound' Faces a Defining Problem : L.A.'s leading English-language pop radio station is wrestling with influx of hits by Latino artists.
- Emmy Countdown : They're Not Nominal Nominees : What, me worry? Gillian Anderson leaves the angst to her 'X-Files' character.
- Kerkorian's Wife Files for Divorce
- State's Jobless Rate Lowest in 10 Years : Employment: August figure dips to 5.1%, as strong retail, service sectors push payrolls to record 14 million. But job gains continue to bypass rural areas.
- Obituaries : Lenon Hoyte; Founder of Doll Museum
- O.C. RELIGION : A Kinder, Gentler Church? : More Forgiving Old Catholic Faith Grows in O.C.
- VENTURA COUNTY ROUNDUP : Ventura : Flood Warning System to Be Tested
- Hingis Breaks Up the Act : She Beats Venus to Thwart All-Williams Open Final
- VALLEY / VENTURA COUNTY SPORTS : At a Glance
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA / A news summary : The Regional Review / DEVELOPMENTS IN ORANGE, RIVERSIDE, SAN BERNARDINO AND VENTURA COUNTIES : Students' Suit Raises Campus Freedom Issues
- VALLEY ROUNDUP : Valleywide : Workshops Are Offered for Community Leaders
- Obituaries : Eugene Young; Longtime Area Artisan
- VENTURA COUNTY ROUNDUP : Simi Valley : Views Sought on Planned Detonation
- CITYSCAPES / MATEA GOLD : A Portrait of a Man Who Infuses His Teaching With Art
- VALLEY / VENTURA COUNTY SPORTS : SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- ORANGE COUNTY / PREP FOOTBALL : San Clemente Traps Lynwood With 'The Fly'
- Tribute Is Held for Gonzalez as Fairplex Resumes Racing
- COMING SUNDAY
- Tear Gas Report Didn't Reach Congress : Inquiry: Justice Department says it learned years ago that military projectiles were used near Waco, Texas. Lawmakers never saw the key page.
- Obituaries : Ruth Roman; Former Warner Bros. Actress
- Boy on Tricycle Run Over, Killed
- VOICES / A FORUM FOR COMMUNITY ISSUES : Gripe : California Doctors Now Prisoners
- Confessed Killer of Ventura Teen Sentenced to 3 1/2 Years : Crime: The 21-year-old may never serve youth prison term because he was only 15 at time of the stabbing death. He still faces charges in another murder case.
- Legendary L.A. Designer Tony Duquette Dies at 85 : Style: Visionary blazed his own trail. His work ranged from interiors of homes to jewelry.
- County Gun Shows Weathering Public and Political Backlash : Sales: Vendors at event at Ventura fairgrounds resigned to more regulations, but business goes on.
- VALLEY / VENTURA COUNTY SPORTS : Kennedy Air Game Stands Tall, 42-13 : City: Golden Cougars pass on the run, Zaragosa throws for 315 yards and four touchdowns to beat Poly.
- Chapman Working Way Back : Football: Work ethic and improved talent are keys as Panthers seek first winning season since 1996.
- ORANGE COUNTY / PREP FOOTBALL : Kennedy Gets Going in Second Half
- Nature : Butterflies Are Free Therapy at Sanctuary : Colorful Insects Help Residents of a Pennsylvania Veterans Home Relax and Gain Confidence
- Lithuania Shelves War Crimes Trial
- S.F. Panel Backs Use of 'Pet Guardian'
- Florists Hope for a Law to Nip Copycats in the Bud : Retail: State measure seeks to ban telemarketers that advertise under local phone numbers or names without disclosing an address.
- Dole Campaign Senior Advisor Resigning
- World in Brief / GREECE : Quake Toll at 101 as Crews Scale Back
- Guest Worker Program Urged : Mexico: Border governors support immigration program, but Davis takes no stand on issue, and leaves early.
- RELIGION : BOOK REVIEW : Some Inanities, Many Insights in Tour of Beliefs : THE NEW AMERICAN SPIRITUALITY: A Seeker's Guide; By Elizabeth Lesser; Random House; $25.95, 440 pages
- Telecom Industry Did Not Back Off in 310 Code Fight : Communications: Assembly approves bill without recision of West L.A. overlay, thanks to fierce lobbying by phone, cable companies.
- Construction, Service Sector Growth Fuels Jobless Drop : Economy: County's unemployment rate for August stands at 5.5%, down from 5.8% in July. Analysts expect trend to continue.
- VOICES / A FORUM FOR COMMUNITY ISSUES : Essay : 20 Commandments for the New School Year
- VALLEY / VENTURA COUNTY SPORTS : SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- GIRLS' GOLF PREVIEW : Harvard-Westlake Looks to Tee Off on Competition
- ORANGE COUNTY / PREP FOOTBALL : Barons Beat Dana Hills by a Bobble : Football: Fountain Valley wins, 7-6, when defense holds off Dolphins' final-minute rally sparked by reserve quarterback.
- ORANGE COUNTY / PREP FOOTBALL : Ocean View's Houston Goes 6 for 6
- Making Their Own Jam : Pop Music: Guitarists Dan Crary and Beppe Gambetta bring a blend of American and European folk to Shade Tree Stringed Instruments.
- Israel Cedes 7% of W. Bank to Palestinians
- Ruling Ends Historic Forced Busing Program : Desegregation: Judge nullifies N. Carolina decision that led to efforts nationwide to achieve racial balance in schools.
- $199,000 Paid to Coach in Settlement : Hearing: After judge backs request by The Times, Ventura College discloses amount it gave to former head of basketball program to drop suit.
- Saturday Journal : When There Is No Place to Go but Up : One man's love story with rocket science and the embrace of failure.
- Religion IN BRIEF : Greek Church Seeks Apology From Pope
- Judge Overturns Man's 1982 Murder Conviction : Courts: Prisoner received ineffective counsel, ruling says. Attorney general plans to appeal decision.
- Mexican Envoy Has Been Friend to Community
- RELIGION : O.C. RELIGION NOTES / GENA PASILLAS : First United Methodist Pastor to Talk on Forgiveness
- High School Football Spotlight
- VALLEY / VENTURA COUNTY SPORTS : SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- VALLEY / VENTURA COUNTY SPORTS : SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- VALLEY / VENTURA COUNTY SPORTS : Not Exactly Walk in Park for Lanning : Cross-country: Buena High senior makes up for sub-par race last year by winning Seaside Park Invitational senior division.
- VALLEY / VENTURA COUNTY SPORTS : VENTURA COUNTY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- VALLEY / VENTURA COUNTY SPORTS : VENTURA COUNTY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- Pop Music Review : The Dwight Is Right : Yoakam's First-Rate Concert Reveals the Sun Theatre's Assets, as Well as Its Liabilities
- VALLEY ROUNDUP : Lake View Terrace : County Inmate Injured While Fighting Brush Fire
- VENTURA COUNTY ROUNDUP : Countywide : Marine Sanctuary Needs Advisor
- Religion IN BRIEF : Curbs on Religious Freedom Criticized
- Strategy Ordered to Curb Diesel Pollution : Air: AQMD will draft a plan to limit the sooty exhaust and other sources of carcinogenic emissions, such as refineries.
- VALLEY / VENTURA COUNTY SPORTS : VENTURA COUNTY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- FOOTBALL SPOTLIGHT / WEEK 1: News and notes, scores and stats on game day around the Valley and Ventura County : FIELD REPORT
- VALLEY / VENTURA COUNTY SPORTS : VENTURA COUNTY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- Martinez Strikes Out 17 in One-Hitter
- ORANGE COUNTY / PREP FOOTBALL : Hendricks, Estancia Run Over Magnolia
- PREP FOOTBALL : Amat Has Answers on Field
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA / A news summary : The Local Review / DEVELOPMENTS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY : County Inmate Injured While Fighting Brush Fire
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA / A news summary : The Local Review / DEVELOPMENTS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Man Pleads Guilty in Racial Incident at Gas Station
- VALLEY / VENTURA COUNTY SPORTS : SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- VALLEY / VENTURA COUNTY SPORTS : CITY SECTION ROUNDUP : Stanley Is Major Find for San Fernando, 33-16
- MLS ROUNDUP : Lassiter Propels Streaking United
- VALLEY / VENTURA COUNTY SPORTS : CITY SECTION ROUNDUP
- NEWSWIRE : Atlanta Olympic Organizers Looked Into Buying IOC Votes
- Notre Dame Pulls Out Stops in 28-0 Victory Over Sylmar
- NL ROUNDUP : McGwire's 55th Helps Cardinals Defeat Pirates
- UCLA SCOUTING REPORT / UCLA : No. 14 UCLA (1-0) at No. 13 OHIO STATE (0-1) : GAME DAY
- Do It Yourself : DISCOVERIES / What's New for Your Home
- Release Cuts Ties Forged With Supporters : Inmates: Nationalists imprisoned in California found friendships with sympathizers on the outside. Clemency means bittersweet goodbyes.
- Assembly Passes Water Measure : Capitol: After compromises are made, legislators approve plan to put $1.9-million bond issue on March ballot.
- Man, 81, Drowns in Backyard Pool
- Toppled Truck Makes Freeway a Parking Lot
- Big Apple Is More to Their Taste
- MORNING BRIEFING : Expo Fans Cast Ballots as Absentees
- ORANGE COUNTY / PREP FOOTBALL : Army-Navy Ground Game Torpedoes St. Margaret's, 56-27
- ORANGE COUNTY / PREP FOOTBALL : ON THE SIDELINES : Costa Mesa Coach Vows to Keep Players
- ORANGE COUNTY / PREP FOOTBALL : SCORECARD : How the Top 10 Fared
- VALLEY / VENTURA COUNTY SPORTS : Paraclete Suffers Costly Defeat, 38-11 : Southern Section: St. Bonaventure ends Spirits' winning streak in division that dates to 1996.
- ORANGE COUNTY / PREP FOOTBALL : PREP FOOTBALL GAMES AT A GLANCE : Century (0-0) vs. Santiago (0-0)
- La Serna Gets Lead, Holds Off Whittier Christian
- Dodgers Now Trying to Play 'Let's Make a Deal' for Piazza : Baseball: Sources say Malone has made two overtures to Mets, who have shown no interest in giving up all-star.
- At the Movies
- Sibling Revelry : The Bacon Brothers--Actor Kevin and Composer Michael--Are Enjoying of Their Joint Musical Careers
- Music Review : Philharmonic Veterans Retire on a High Note at the Bowl
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : 'Technology Is Back' as Nasdaq Rises to Record
- Leave Alcohol Ad Curbs to Industry, FTC Report Says
- NATO Expects to Cut Bosnia Force
- ORANGE COUNTY FILE : Online Preparation for Mass Readings
- Humble Corvair a Driving Passion for Enthusiasts
- Out & About / Ventura County : tidbits : Fall Kickoff : Sports-themed eateries get set for a season of NFL fans hungry for football and food.
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA / A news summary : The Local Review / DEVELOPMENTS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY : 2 Jailed in Crackdown on Trespassing at Port
- Jesse Strobel's Killer Gets 3 1/2 Years in Youth Prison : Courts: Teen victim's family sought stiffer penalty than in juvenile proceeding. Jose 'Pepe' Castillo faces murder charges in another case.
- High-Tech Titanics : Taxpayers are footing huge bills for computer systems that sink, even though these fiscal disasters can be avoided.
- ORANGE COUNTY / PREP FOOTBALL : PREP FOOTBALL GAMES AT A GLANCE : No. 1 Mater Dei (0-0) vs. Fresno Clovis West (1-0)
- VALLEY / VENTURA COUNTY SPORTS : ROUNDUP : Nguyen Zeros In, Campbell Hall Wins
- ORANGE COUNTY / PREP FOOTBALL : Valencia Stands Up Villa Park : Prep football: Tigers' goal-line defense keeps Spartans off the board late in the game, preserving a 20-15 victory.
- BRIEFLY / GROCERY : Safeway Shareholders OK Randall's Merger
- Stock Spotlight : Deregulation, Expansion Propel Rise of Energy Wholesaler Calpine
- BRIEFLY / LABOR : Boeing Engineers May Join With Larger Union
- Court Validates Mandela's Rugby Probe
- ORANGE COUNTY FILE : 'Outrageous Joy' Comes to the Arrowhead Pond
- O.C. Banking Group Drops Acquisition Plan
- BRIEFLY : Also. . .
- Religion IN BRIEF : Greek Orthodox Professors Reinstated
- Out & About / Ventura County : shoptalk : As Close as It Gets : With pro football 150 miles away, high-tech TVs bring the action home.
- Dawggone CRAZY : Browns Inspire a Passion in Cleveland That L.A. Won't Try to Match
- ORANGE COUNTY / PREP FOOTBALL : El Dorado Is Good Enough to Win : Football: Golden Hawks aren't flawless in opener, but Zehner is impressive with 164 yards and four touchdowns in 27-12 victory over Canyon.
- AL AROUND THE LEAGUE : Thomas' Ankle Surgery Will End Frustrating Season
- VALLEY / VENTURA COUNTY SPORTS : SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP