- Rising Unemployment Raises Specter of Recession in Japan : Economies: Industrial production also fares poorly. Meanwhile, trade official calls for earlier auto talks.
- Venture Capitalists Put Their Money on Shift to HMOs : Finance: An Irvine firm is helping doctors band together so that they can wield greater power.
- Lloyd's Plan Gets Qualified Support : Insurance: Investors at annual meeting were looking for assurances of fairness in new settlement proposal.
- Wilson Uproots Tradition With New Agriculture Chief : Cabinet: Ann Veneman's strongest ties are to California agribusiness and Washington politics. Some smaller growers fear they'll be overlooked.
- Attorneys Challenge Account of Stabbing : Agoura Hills: Death of James Farris III resulted from a dope deal that went sour, not a burglary, they say.
- VILLA PARK : City Joins Countywide Emergency Radio Pact
- LINCOLN HEIGHTS : Driver Sought in Hit-Run Killing of Woman, 72
- Report of 'Rogue' Probe of Chief Termed False : Police: Sources deny magazine story that LAPD officers conducted unauthorized inquiry in Las Vegas.
- Fullerton to Open Against Stanford : Baseball: Garrido is happy Titans will play Saturday, the second day of the tournament. But he would prefer another opponent.
- Corona del Mar's Gallagher Heads for Orange Coast
- The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Q & A : World Wide Web's Whiz : Talking Information With Network's Inventor
- Magic-Carpet Slide
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- Day Runner Inc.: The Fullerton manufacturer of...
- '90s FAMILY : The Price of Popularity : They're the kids everyone wants to befriend. The football players. The cheerleaders. The <i> In Crowd</i> . Their lives seem so perfect . . . but the cost can be high.
- High-Tech Crime Networks Leave Police Agencies Far Behind : Britain: A conference paints a grim picture of global syndicates doing business worth $850 billion a year.
- Bitterness Surfaces in Town Leveled by Russian Quake
- Melee in Park Kills Student; 4 Held
- GLENDALE : Youth Gets 180 Days in Jail in Spray-Painting of Church
- SIMI VALLEY : Board Weighs Move of District Offices
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Man Accused of Selling Secrets Pleads Not Guilty : Lancaster: John Douglas Charlton enters plea to attempted espionage charges in federal court.
- SIMI VALLEY : Educators Feel Need for Drug Counselor
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Bloom Off the Roses After Sloppy Palladium Debut?
- A Plan of Action on TV Violence
- Lots of 'B' Assignments--as in Beethoven, Brahms : Music: Among the former's concertos, Bruno-Leonardo Gelber prefers No. 4, but he'll take the fifth. He plays it tonight and Thursday in Costa Mesa.
- Platinum Software Corp.: The Irvine maker of...
- Governor Hopes to Harvest Farm Support in Key States
- Researchers Home In on Gene That May Cause 'Werewolf' Disorder : Science: They say excessive hair growth dates from humanity's animal ancestors. The trait, though suppressed by evolution, is believed to endure.
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : County Reports 1 Highway Death Over Holiday Period
- STANTON : City to Explore Using Garden Grove Police
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Forest Cult Group Cited in Misdemeanors
- Police Seeking Relatives of Burned Slaying Victims
- STANTON : Council OKs Sale of Fireworks by 8 Groups
- Valley Rugby Club Gives a Good Try But Falls Short
- This Time, Stars Shine at Anaheim Stadium : Baseball: Davis, Ripken and Patterson were key contributors for their teams in Orioles' 10th-inning victory.
- More than 75 of Southern California's top...
- CANOGA PARK : Actress's Lesson in Tolerance Moves Students
- Teen Sentenced for Painting Satanic Symbols on Church
- SUNSET BEACH : After-Dark Patrols Sought to Stop Use of Illegal Fireworks July 4th
- RESEDA : Lokrantz to Replace Tots' Stolen Toys
- ORANGE : City to Study Adding Off-Ramps Near Mall
- From Porn King to Prison : Ex-Sherman Oaks Millionaire Faces 29 Years for Tax Evasion, Extortion
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Giants Show Their Late 3-4 Punch
- Mixed News From Mexico : New blood in one state, a dinosaur in another
- Prepping for Grandmotherhood : Anticipating--and experiencing--a loved one's childhood is all the sweeter when it can be done once removed.
- Same Old (Short) Story for Ivanisevic : French Open: Croatian loses in first round of third consecutive Grand Slam event.
- BOYS
- Asian Films at Melnitz; Godard, Visconti at LACMA
- VENTURA : Announcement on Keys Suit Delayed
- Legislation Could Cost Anaheim $11 Million : Finances: An Assembly bill would bar cities from moving revenue from utilities to the general fund. L.A. is the intended target.
- Fair Board Cleared in Contract Dispute
- Mothers Take Tip From Hippocrates for Their Infants and Toddlers : Health: Classes teach parents about the physical and emotional benefits of massage for their little ones.
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- Intoxication No Excuse, Murder Jury Told : Courts: Prosecutor makes final statement in trial resulting from shooting of theater guard.
- Camarillo Panel Nears Vote on Giant Complex
- PREP BASEBALL : Fountain Valley Narrowly Earns Chance at a Repeat
- LOS ALAMITOS : The Beat Goes On for Red Hot Rhythm
- Marina's Crouch Follows Blueprint for Playoff Success
- Angler Dies in Mysterious Shark Landing
- Carl's Jr., Green Burrito OK Combo Plate
- The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : On-Line Operators Gear Up for the Microsoft Network Onslaught
- Nona Morelli's II Buys Into Two Macao Casinos
- SECURITIES
- Tam's Chain Emerges From Bankruptcy
- Former Circus Circus Chief Close to Buying Sahara Hotel
- Ever Notice How Some Writers Ramble?
- Military Coming Up Short on Modernization Efforts : Pentagon: Focus on readiness is shifting money from arms development. Flow of equipment is but a trickle.
- Growth Industry : Certified Farmers Markets Are Taking Root With the Public
- GLENDALE : 5th Employee Held in Credit Card Fraud
- Friends Rooting for Fox : Indy 500: Injured driver who specializes in midget cars has been a favorite at the track.
- Claus Resigns as the Boys' Tennis Coach at Foothill
- BASEBALL / DIVISION II : Home Run Wakes Up Sonora, 9-3
- Platform : Witness Killings: Has Testifying Become Too Hazardous?
- SOUTHERN SECTION SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS / DIVISION III : La Serna Trips Savanna, 2-1, to Advance
- Dodger Desire Is Questioned After 5-0 Loss
- NCAA TRACK AND FIELD : UCLA Tries for Sweep of Men's, Women's Titles Starting Today
- SOUTHERN SECTION BASEBALL / DIVISION III : Santa Margarita Powers Its Way Into Title Game
- FRENCH OPEN NOTES : German Joins McEnroe in Exclusive, Abusive Club
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : New System OKd to Speed Freeway Accident Cleanup
- D. A. Looks at Airport's Use of Funds : Burbank: Court order requires that commissioners' 1992-95 expense reports be surrendered within three weeks.
- LOS ANGELES : Reward Offered for Clues in Slaying of Executive
- Hughes Leads Eagles to Semifinal Playoff Win
- Kennedy Is Pinto-Driven but El Camino Real Stalls : Baseball: Grand slam propels Cougars in 15-3 victory over Banning in City 4-A semifinal.
- THEATER REVIEW : 'Twelf Nite' a New Twist on Shakespeare
- STANTON : City to Buy Radar but Delay Cycle Purchase
- SOFTBALL / DIVISION II : Woodbridge Rallies to Beat St. Paul, 7-4
- Panthers Get Barry Foster From Steelers
- Westlake Not Sour About Loss to Marina : Softball: Warriors end great playoff run by falling 3-0 to Vikings.
- BASEBALL / DIVISION I : Ortega's Rare Hit Lifts Fountain Valley
- L.A. ELECTIONS / BALLOT MEASURES : GM Donates 5 Acres for Police Station : Riordan and Chief Williams applaud gift of land at the company's closed Van Nuys plant. They say it adds impetus to Proposition 1, the bond issue for new LAPD facilities.
- Cramp Puts Crimp in Hernandez's Plans to Run in State Meet
- Panthers Get Barry Foster From Steelers
- Ducks' Kariya a Finalist for NHL Rookie Award
- Nine to 13 Expected in Belmont Field
- Obituaries : * Ilene R. Gosney; Retired Teacher, 52-Year Resident
- Crowd Disrupts Board Meeting
- BASEBALL / DIVISION V : Tucker Helps Eagles Reach Final Again
- GIRLS
- Seven-Run Inning Helps La Quinta Beat El Rancho
- Finishing the Race Could Wait: The Chicken Was Getting Cold
- LAGUNA BEACH : Volunteering Is a Way of Life, and Fun, for 'Woman of Year'
- SIMI VALLEY : Council Discusses City Manager Post
- Oversight Is Always Essential : Reproductive technology case shows that UC Irvine needs to be more open
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Ozzie Smith to Undergo Surgery Today
- THEATER REVIEW : Magic! Or Just 'EFX'? : Michael Crawford Stars in High-Tech, Old-Style Vegas Show
- Comedy Review : Gay-Straight 'Debate': Not Pulling Any Punch Lines : The Jason Stuart and Jeff Wayne program starts off with solo bits, then shifts into an exchange of thrusts and parries.
- National Perspective : A Practical Fortress
- GRAY MAY: Now for June gloom? After...
- A Longer-Lasting Flu Vaccine Shows Promise in Tests
- LA HABRA : Community Center Celebrates Opening
- OXNARD : Man Beaten, Stabbed Despite Police Tip
- Motorcycle Crash in Santa Ana Fatal to Michigan Man
- Ex-Tenant Pleads Not Guilty to Theft of Robbins' Furniture
- Tough Tutors Initiate Panel's New Chief : Congress: Aides give subcommittee chairman McKeon a rough introduction to running a partisan meeting. The real thing is far tamer.
- Mental Health Center May Close : Zoning: Los Angeles office's report notes neighbors' objections and recommends shutting down residential Mar Vista facility.
- ARC Plans to Expand Workshop Program : Simi Valley: For more than 60 workers at the Assn. of Retarded Citizens, the routine of a task is a welcome job.
- County to Defend Bond Rating to Wall Street Firms
- BREA : Town Hall Meeting Planned for Tonight
- Orioles Slip Past Angels, Patterson in 10
- COLLEGE BASEBALL / GARY KLEIN : West Coast Teams Help to Restore the Winning Image
- NEWS ANALYSIS : CRISIS IN THE BALKANS : Serbia's Milosevic Walks Fine Line as Crisis Deepens
- GOP Arms Its Troops for Medicare Battle : Congress: House leaders have sent lawmakers home with reams of advice on how to deal with volatile issue, blunt Democratic charges.
- OXNARD : Man Hospitalized After Being Shot
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Gwynn Still Wants to Play Every Day
- Angels Lose to the Orioles in 10th Inning
- UC Irvine men's golf Coach Steve Ainslie...
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : House of Blues Set by Hooker, Friends a Made-for-TV Event
- SafeSurf Seeks Restrictions on Internet Access
- Driver Sentenced to Prison in Boy's Death : Courts: Woman gets five-year term for hitting the 13-year-old and leaving him to die. She said she thought she had hit a dog.
- MAR VISTA : D.A. Declines to Charge Deputies in Prisoner Death
- SYLMAR : Street Memorializes Late Civic Leader
- Williams Needs a Strategy Because It's a New Ball Game : Los Angeles: Proposition F made the police chief subject to civilian control--and thus a political football.
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Oversight Is Always Essential
- Signs of Life : The Slow-Moving Renewal of Downtown Long Beach Picks Up Steam
- NEWPORT BEACH : Peninsula Perspective: Balboa Blab Knows When Not to Shut Up
- HOLLYWOOD HILLS : Man Shot by Madonna's Guard to Face Charges
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Anderson to Make Class A Start Sunday
- Comarco Gets Four-Month Extension on Navy Contract : Military: Yorba Linda firm's work at China Lake base was to have ended today. Company has been diversifying.
- Winners Entertainment Inc.: The San Juan Capistrano...
- House Sets July Date for Waco Hearings
- '90s FAMILY : With the Children's Best Interest at Heart
- Veil Is Lifted Off a Jury Under Pressure
- GLENDALE : Man Arrested Over Attempted Arson
- WESTMINSTER : High School Hosting Three-Day Book Fair
- U.S. Must Aid in U.N. Rescue : Clinton, Congress should quickly send commandos to Bosnia if needed
- VENTURA : Improv Troupe Takes 3rd at State Contest
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Anderson to Make Class A Start Sunday
- Kennedy Is Pinto-Driven but El Camino Real Stalls : Baseball: Mood swing of Carson's Canales keeps Conquistadores from defending their City 4-A title, 1-0.
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : For Rangers, to Err Is Human, Costly
- Can't Wait for Disney's Version of 'Pocahontas'? : Video: Direct-to-video titles based on the same story are already out, with more on the horizon. Shadowing Disney isn't new.
- Weekend Box Office : 'Casper' Has a $22-Million Holiday
- NBA PLAYOFFS : Spurs' Home Is Rockets' Cassell : West: Guard helps Olajuwon with 30 points and Houston continues road trend with 111-90 victory and 3-2 edge.
- Death of Suspect in FBI Agent's Killing, Shootings Ruled Suicide
- 3 Northeast States Clean Up After Tornadoes; Hikers Missing
- U.S. May Widen Role in Bosnia : Balkans: Officials say they will consider sending in ground troops to move and protect regrouping U.N. forces. The stance still rules out a combat deployment.
- SUN VALLEY : Residents Upset at Building of Flood Channel
- MID-CITY : Police Seeking Identity of Sniper Who Killed Man
- Orange County Almanac
- Supervisors Denounce Stern
- Automation Costs Operator City Hall Job
- PORT HUENEME : Official Tapped as White House Panelist
- IRVINE : City to Ask for Bids on Technology Center
- La Reina's Victory Is Sweet Deal : Softball: Regents beat Ontario Christian, 2-1, in Division V semifinal.
- U.S. 'Sword' Still Has Three Edges : Soccer: This time, however, April Heinrichs will provide leadership as a coach in FIFA Women's World Championship.
- COLLEGE BASEBALL / GARY KLEIN : Fullerton No. 1, USC Plays Miami at Omaha
- La Canada Wins in 7 This Time : Softball: Spartans beat Valley View in 14 innings in last season's semifinal.
- SOFTBALL / DIVISION I : Los Alamitos Gets Boot in 3-0 Loss to Mater Dei
- A Legend True to His Word : Sports: Two coaches taught Sam Hernandez diving for free on one condition: that he do the same for someone else. And now, he is.
- On-Line With the Ex Mr. Gen X : Authors: With a new work on computer geeks, Douglas Coupland hopes to erase the memory of the book he never wanted to define a generation.
- COLUMN ONE : A Life in Limbo for DDT Nomads : Families that fled their South Bay homes are stuck in a federal relocation program, waiting for a cleanup or buyout to end a year of anxiety.
- PERSPECTIVE ON BOSNIA : Should NATO Rescue the U.N.? : The Western allies may have to end their neutrality and attempt a Cold War approach against the Serbs.
- Touch of Ballet Adds Culture to Academia : Oxnard: Classically trained ballerina teaches students joy and rigors of dance. They will perform this weekend at Ventura College Theater.
- The Fight Against Crime: Notes From The Front : Bomb Squads Often Blow Assignments
- ELECTIONS / VENTURA COUNCIL : Two Novices Become First Candidates to Declare
- THOUSAND OAKS : New Post Office in Mall to Open Friday
- With Three Stocked Lakes, Trout Bonanza Expected
- In the Next Disaster, Does Malibu Deserve a Bailout? : Aid: Residents defend right to keep rebuilding with tax funds. Critics call it unfair subsidy of trouble-prone area.
- For Sale: A Sense of Security : It's every parent's worst nightmare--a missing child. Now, more businesses are cashing in on that fear.
- Panel Seeks Input on Revamping Government : Reform: Bipartisan commission is holding public forums--including one today in L.A.--on increasing government accountability and efficiency.
- BREA : 2 Theater Groups to Stage 64 Performances in 1995-96
- Sewage-Treatment Plant Loan OKd : Ojai
- AT&T;, Unions Remain at Odds, but No Strike Imminent
- AIRLINES
- Justices Allow Curbs on Anti-Abortion Protests : Law: High court refuses to hear challenge to N.J. order banning most picketing near doctor's home. Scalia objects.
- Measure R Absentee Voting May Set Mark : Tax: Ballot requests already total 85,000, indicating strong interest in proposed O.C. half-cent sales levy.
- Countywide : INS Pledges at Least 15 New Officers
- The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : WebCam's Eye May Soon Be on You
- Wahlco Environmental Systems Inc.: The Santa Ana...
- Letelier Murder Case Sentences Upheld in Chile
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Bonds Rally on Hope of Cooling Economy
- Iran Urges Gulf States to Reject U.S. Military Plans
- A First Job for Graduates: Help Make the World Better : Community: The challenge is to act on the local level to join--and soon lead--groups that nourish shared values.
- POLITICIAN WATCH : A Stand-Up Woman
- Plans Delayed for Market at College
- CALABASAS : Student Traffic Aides Face Parents' Wrath
- Candidate Gramm Withdraws From Senate Whitewater Panel
- ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : County, School Districts Get Fannie Mae Funds : Ruling: Judge Ryan turns over $118.5 million that the mortgage lender withheld from a repurchase of volatile securities. The money will help schools repay creditors.
- Sprint Strikes Deal With French, German Firms : Telecom: Venture would offer services to multinational companies, compete with operations involving AT&T; and MCI.
- Note Sale by Anaheim Fuels Optimism in O.C. : Financing: City's low 3.91% interest on debt is good news to others under the bankruptcy cloud. Insurance is the catch.
- Young Activist's Death Hits Pakistani Carpet Sales : Trade: Exports to West have diminished even though producers haven't been linked to death of 12-year-old who fought child labor.
- MCA to Be the Buzz at Seagram Meeting : Investors: At the top of the questions list: Will super agent Michael Ovitz be taking the reins?
- Countywide : Harbor Patrol Targets Intoxicated Boaters
- GM Donates Land for Valley Police Station
- Mitsubishi to Add 1,000 Jobs in Mexicali to Make TV Parts
- '90s FAMILY : Struggling With Parents, Pressure
- Philip Morris Shares Rebound on Modest Costs for Recall
- BOND TICKER : ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Proposals on Garbage Imports Due From Haulers Today
- TITLE MATCHUP: Kennedy High School will send...
- Driver Gets 5-Year Sentence in Hit-and-Run Death of Boy : Courts: Relatives and friends of the victim press for maximum term. Judge says the motorist showed no remorse.
- Homedco to Provide Services for Foundation Health Customers
- A Sisterhood : Four women. Four car-poolers. Four <i> friends</i> . It's not just the ride that bonds theseteachers. There's also the caring, the laughs, the secrets.
- THOUSAND OAKS : 3 Students Named to Air Force Academy
- Quake Debris Pickup Enters Final Phase
- MISSION VIEJO : Applicants Sought for Commission Vacancy
- Consumer Confidence Slips in May, but No Big Slowdown Seen : Indicators: Conference Board index suggests that underlying optimism remains at healthy levels.
- The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : What'll Be Under the Hood in the 2000 Models
- The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Try OS / 2 Warp Now? Or Wait for Windows 95?
- CRISIS IN THE BALKANS : French View Hostage Crisis With Detachment : Reaction: Some say it's the U.N., not their troops, being humiliated. Others see captives as professionals in the midst of a war.
- Anaheim Sells $22 Million in Debt at Low Rate as 'Note Season' Opens : Finance: But the first such sale in the wake of Orange County's bankruptcy filing requires a $46,000 'insurance policy.'
- Attorneys Challenge Prosecution's Version of Stabbing of Youth : Violence: Lawyers contend the death of an Agoura Hills teen-ager resulted from a drug deal gone wrong, not robbery.
- Colleges
- THOUSAND OAKS : Contestants Sought for July 16 Pageant
- Court Affirms Lawyer's Right to Assail Judge : Free speech: Appellate jurists lift suspension of Stephen Yagman. They say he was wrongly disciplined for calling a judge dishonest and anti-Semitic, among other things.
- HEALTH CARE
- Counseling Team Visits School That Lost 3 People to Tornado
- LAUGH LINES : Jokes
- 2 Federal Panel Members Tour Point Mugu : Base closures: Commissioners say they are undecided about whether to relocate its naval facilities to China Lake.
- AGOURA HILLS : 2 of 4 Accused in Slaying of Boy Plead Not Guilty
- Quality Systems Inc.: The Tustin company said...
- Clinton to Stretch Affirmative Action Report Into Summer
- Clinton Vows Veto of Clean Water Bill : Environment: The President issues threat on condition that House GOP revisions to 1972 law also pass Senate. But measure's fate there is uncertain.
- Law, Accounting Bills Ballooning in O.C. Debacle
- BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Rise and Fall of a True American Art Form, the Musical : A SONG IN THE DARK; The Birth of the Musical Film <i> by Richard Barrios</i> ; Oxford University Press $18.95, paperback; $45, hardcover, 448 pages
- McNall Home Sold for $4.74 Million : Bankruptcy: Revlon chairman outbids Harvard-Westlake School. Three McNall businesses file Chapter 11.
- Want the Real Deal? Go See Cal
- Theater Review : 'Rails' Melodrama Picks Corn Ripe for Parody
- Parents Wrong for Challenging Rules
- FORUM : The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Mixed Ideas on Ethics of Biotech
- Planning Panel Must Be Re-Established
- County OKs Deal to Boost Health Chief's Pension
- State Constitution
- And Why Shouldn't We Be Suspicious?
- Taking a Bite Out of Dentist's Statement
- It's a Deal: Carl's Jr. to Add Green Burrito Items to Its Menu at 140 Restaurants : Fast food: The 'dual concept' cost founder Carl N. Karcher his CKE chairman's job in 1993. He had pushed to test market the idea but board balked.
- UCLA law professor Peter Arenella and Loyola...
- Recalling Memories of an American Hero
- U.S. Righteous Self-Image
- Japan Tariffs
- 'Gump' in the Red
- Agribusiness Has No Business in School
- Mainstream Americans Reject Anti-Gay Stand
- A Kiss Is Not Always Just a Kiss
- Tank Rampage
- Foster Parenting Desperately Needed
- Maid's Execution in Singapore
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- Obituaries - May 31, 1995
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- Simpson Defense Hits Handling of Evidence
- Hospitals Sue Agency in Payment Dispute : Health care: They want to be reimbursed for use of experimental devices. But the government calls it billing fraud.
- NATO Offers to Help Reinforce Peacekeepers
- JUNGLE DINING: When Michael Crichton's "Congo" opens...
- Arrest Expected in Fatal San Marino Fire : Crime: Authorities refuse to give details, but say their probe of the blaze that killed five is going well. The lone survivor is too badly injured to talk.
- Trustees Urged to Let Autistic Student Speak at Graduation
- UCI Retains PR Firm That County Hired in Fiscal Crisis : Scandal: University, taxed by media demands in fertility clinic story, pays $10,000 retainer for advice in how to ensure 'facts get out accurately.'
- Fourth Teen-Ager Charged in Claes Murder : Violence: Jason Merritt, 17, is accused of standing by as 14-year-old was shot in the head, then getting fast food with his friend. Prosecutors want to try him as an adult.
- He Survived 'a Living Hell' : Climbing: Alaskan describes escape from 'biggest crevasse I'd ever seen' on Mt. McKinley that apparently claimed three lives.
- Bruin Star Raising Questions : Softball: MVP Harding leaves after short stay and NCAA title. She will skip final exams.
- Litton Guidance & Control Systems of Woodland...
- A Bolt From The Blue : An Injury, Like a Flash of Lightning, Comes Quickly and Without Warning. Recovery, Though, Isn't Nearly as Fast
- 1,800 Vehicles Turned Away From Yosemite
- BURBANK : Latinos' Concerns Over School Linger
- From Witness to Victim : Crime: A cocaine dealer's murder conviction came only after the slayings of two women who agreed to testify against him. Their deaths illustrate the difficulty of protecting witnesses.
- Gym Takes Step Aerobics to the Great Outdoors With Hill Hikes : Exercise: Class participants head out of a Thousand Oaks health club to the Los Robles trails for 5-mile workout.
- Villeneuve Knows Accidents Will Happen : Indy 500: Winner's father died in 1982 crash. Fox still unconscious, with 'no additional problems.'
- JAZZ REVIEW : Art Davis Lets Past Resonate in Spaghettini Set
- Dons Roll to Title on Banner Day
- Pacers Put Time on Their Side : NBA Playoffs: Smits' shot completes a remarkable 13.3 seconds, giving Indiana a 94-93 victory and a series tie.
- OPERAHarmony in Rome: Rome's open-air opera season...
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Piazza Feeling the Pain of Waiting
- Notebook : All-Star Snub Riles Griffin Coach
- Rights Group Calls Renewed War in Rwanda Imminent : Africa: Report confirms government's fears. It says exiled army of former regime is preparing to retake country by force.
- FBI Spied on Cesar Chavez for Years, Files Reveal
- Margaret Chase Smith, 97; Former Maine Senator, Presidential Hopeful
- THINKING BIG : The Dome in Rome : The Pantheon
- Stolen Car Driven by Boy, 11, Crashes; 4 Youths Injured
- In New Encyclical, Pope Argues for Christian Unity : Religion: John Paul makes ecumenism a priority. Even the nature of the papacy should be discussable, he says.
- Valley Interview : Christian Coalition Leader Discusses Goals for Nation's Families
- Clipper Says the 'Iron Oriole' Still Has a Long Way to Go
- UCLA: No Mercy for Arizona, 4-2 : NCAA softball: Bruins end Wildcats' string, win national title.
- * Amy Lorbati has been named manager...