- STATE : Sex Church Loses U.S. Court Bid
- NOTEBOOK : Occidental Wins Conference Track Titles
- Cudahy : Jury Sets $570,000 Price for Condemned Property
- San Gabriel : City Administrator to Stay
- Que pasa? PEOPLE AND EVENTS
- Bush Pays Added $7,497 in Taxes
- S. Africa, ANC Leaders Start Historic Talks
- Long Beach : Plan for Office Tower, Parking Garage, Hotel OKd
- Recall Threatened as Pasadena Sticks by Manager Choice
- Budgetary Sky Is Falling in L.A.--Or Is It?
- Man of Many Aliases Returns to Courthouse : Fraud case: Authorities say they have a con artist in custody who has cheated Ventura businesses and Ojai residents.
- WORLD IN BRIEF : LEBANON : Christians Pray for End to Fighting
- Iran Takes Itself Hostage : The limits to rapid normalization of relations with Washington.
- Carlsbad
- Schools Seek Investigation Into Lost Election Mailing : Lancaster: Flyers for a bond issue, taken to the post office at least a week before the election, were returned to surprised school officials with no explanation.
- LOTTERY RESULTS
- 6th Sailor Charged in Widening Drug Case
- SANTA ANA : Youth Critical After Electrical Shock
- OJAI : Planners to Study Rubbish Yard Risks
- UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / ROBYN NORWOOD : Freshman Sprinters Hitting Record Books
- Chambers Heats Up in Suns' 120-105 Win : NBA playoffs: After another slow start, he scores 15 points in fourth quarter as Phoenix takes 2-1 lead over Utah.
- Engel Hit With New Charge of Stealing Cards
- BALLET REVIEW : San Francisco Sculpts Dated Soviet Kitsch : Dance: Leonid Yakobson's 'Rodin' turns out to be a set of amorous duets in which statues come to life and strike banal poses.
- PEOPLE WATCH
- Stephen Clark Will Replace Michael Tuck
- STAGE
- Eastman Kodak Co.: The Rochester, N.Y., film...
- P.M. BRIEFING : Qantas to Put Emphasis on Asia
- Phillip Squier has been named art director...
- Air Force Awards Pact
- Finding Common Ground to End Middle East Tensions
- HEALTH : AZT Approved for AIDS Children
- Homeless Tell Council Theirs Is a Mean City : Government: The poor ask for restrooms, places to shower and decent housing in a rancorous City Council meeting.
- Latino Diet Items Can Be Modified to Reduce Their Cholesterol Content
- Should Uncle Sam Get Involved in Technology as a Venture Capitalist? : Policy: A shake-up at a federal agency has fanned the debate over whether the federal government's links to industry should be expanded.
- Bell : Voluntary Water Conservation Program Begins
- Soviet Groups Challenge State-Run Unions
- PEOPLE IN ENTERTAINMENT
- Pact to Buy Watergate Hotel Reported: Trusthouse...
- Pact for Glendale Firm
- More GM Incentives: General Motors Corp. announced...
- UTENSILS WITH ATTITUDE
- Consumer Groups Ask: How 'Fresh' Is 'Fresh'? : Labeling: Dispute over wording on pasta sauce line is latest round in battle against deceptive advertising.
- NAMES IN THE NEWS : 'Cheers' Can Live, Danson Says
- Bush 'Can't Rejoice' While 6 Others Are Held Hostage
- Building Your Own Computer
- Rustic Italian : Fresh produce. Grilled meat. Seasonal ingredients. Two native Los Angeles chefs bring home the robust flavor of simple country cooking.
- South Gate Advisory Measures to Stay on Ballot
- Pomona : Tax on Fairgrounds Events
- Navy Backs 14-Carrier Fleet Despite Call for Reductions : Budget: Cheney's plan to scale down the force to 12 ships is rebuffed. The service has not detailed alternative spending cuts.
- MUSIC : ELECTRONIC : Dynamic Duo : 2 Composers Think They're the Only Ones in Area Making Computer-Generated Tunes But Hope to Win Converts at Concert
- Conference Examines Drugs and Gangs, but Solutions Prove Elusive
- WORLD : France Proposes Anti-Hate Law
- Latinos Move to South-Central L.A. : Drawn by Low Rents, They Replace Blacks
- CLUB SCENE : Have Guitars, Will Travel : Dramarama's 5 Young Men Went West With Their 'American Music'
- MUSEUMS : STAGECOACH INN : Ghostly Guest : Landmark Hotel's Historic Appeal Spiced Up by Legend of Apparition Sightings in 'Haunted' Room
- Chicano Filmmakers Find Unity in Mexico
- The Valley Master Chorale and Orchestra will...
- Hawaiian Town Residents Race Against Lava Flow
- Workshop on Venice Waterfront Plan
- The Cost of Doing Business Goes Up : Santa Monica: Professionals and other business people will pay more for their licenses. The city will gain $2.9 million a year.
- Long Beach Man Pleads Guilty to Rape and Kidnap
- ORANGE : Officials Visit Irvine Co.'s 'West Bowl' Site
- PLATFORM : Just Not Fair
- Hospital Fails to Block New Facility
- 10% Reduction in Water Use Urged
- The International League of American Football, one...
- Burglary Suspect Shot After Taking Patrol Car
- DeLeon, Pascal to Coach All-Stars
- BASEBALL NOTES : Owners Have Been Openly Negligent in Safeguarding Assets
- Soviet Union Wins Another World Hockey Title
- PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP : Dana Hills' Errors Let El Toro Win in11
- PBS, KCET Tell Plan for Sale of Science Tapes : Home video: Station, network officials describe money-making goals in 900 number and other new revenue streams.
- McDonald's Recycling Program
- ART REVIEW : Horn Tests Her Mettle
- RETAIL
- CFTC Chairman Defends Agency: Commodity Futures Trading...
- House Panel Votes to Subpoena Milken: A...
- Robert Williams has been named manager of...
- 'Goodby, Dahling,' Dreyer's Ice Cream Informs Zsa Zsa
- Study Disputes Risk Mortgages Pose to State's Lenders : Banking: California regulators say real estate conditions aren't as potentially troublesome as portrayed in a recent federal report.
- Minority Groups Question Whether Blacks Can Get Ahead in Pasadena City Jobs
- Residents to Buy Malibu Mobile Home Park
- Zenith National Insurance Corp.: The Woodland Hills...
- Factory Orders Up 3.8%: The Commerce Department...
- Veteran Home Center Officer Hired by National
- The Allied War Crimes? : Books: An account of abuse of German soldiers by French and American troops at the end of World War II has stirred controversy in Canada.
- Hawaiian Gardens : Ex-Safety Commissioner Appointed to Council
- STATE : No Winners; Lotto Jackpot Rising
- End of Medfly Spraying Now Set for May 14
- What a Difference 10 Simple Words Can Make
- Lithuania Makes New Bid to End Crisis : Secession: The president offers to suspend some measures. Latvia's Parliament is expected to vote on independence.
- Pulaski Commemoratives Were Issued in 1931
- Glendale Asks Citizens to Blow Whistle on Water-Wasters
- Iran Bars U.S. Ties but Vows Hostage Help
- She Changed Her Life to Help Homeless
- Vendors Face New Rules and Higher Fees
- Fierce Storms in Texas Kill Three, Force Hundreds to Evacuate
- 2 Die in Finnish Hotel Fire
- Wilcox Gains Support in Assembly Race
- THOUSAND OAKS : Deputies Find Car Used in Jewel Theft
- 2 of District's Schools Will Become Year-Round
- School Board Adopts Get-Tough Stance : Education: Trustees will hold principals and teachers accountable if priority programs aren't carried out.
- CAMARILLO : City to Mail Notices on Saving Water
- Shazam! Actor Turning Into Celebrity
- Aguirre Twice Outruns Pack
- NFL Assails D.C. Plan for Sports Lottery : Football: The league is considering suing the city to stop the game, which has been given tentative approval.
- Freshmen Start Fast in Fastpitch : Softball: These girls are only in grade 9, but they are grade-A when it comes to facing hitters.
- BETTING WITH BOB
- THE SIDELINES : Investigation of Umpire Accused of Baseball Card Theft Reported
- SHORT TAKES : A Shoe-In for 'Chorus Line' Fans
- 'Lisbon Traviata' at Taper? It's Not Booked Yet : Theater: Sources say McNally's work will play in L.A., but Taper aides say it's not definite.
- A Marriage of Classical and Country? : Folk-country singer Debra Anne Suhr and flutist Greg Bishop got together musically (as well as personally) and formed Tuxedo Cowboy--and found that the hybrid collaboration works.
- Newport Harbor Museum Associate Curator Resigns : Art: Lucinda Barnes' departure will be the third by a key staff member since November. It will leave the exhibition and collections department without a top-ranking official.
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : George Harrison Joins Eric Clapton but Can't Save Forum Show
- Dow Gain Held to 6.53 by Late Profit-Takers
- Quick Chicken, Tortilla Casserole
- Leftover Greens Perfect for Sandwich
- STUDENTS : DRESS CODES : Wearer Beware : Oxnard Schools Put New Regulations Into Effect; Officials Say That in Some Cases What Students Wear Can Make a Difference
- THE HOUSE
- Commodore International Ltd: The personal computer maker...
- Ed M. Bacani has been named 1990...
- U.S. Too Slow in Grabbing European Markets, Expert Says
- Simon Group's S&L; in Hawaii Gets Infusion
- Unemployment Benefit Claims Up by 24,000
- P.M. BRIEFING : Retail Sales Bounce Back
- Fennel Adds Snap to Salads and Stir-Frys, Flavor to Soups and Stews
- CINCO DE MAYO
- Monrovia : City to Sponsor Club
- NAMES IN THE NEWS : Barbara Bush Wins Support
- HEALTH : Kids Benefit From Oat Bran, UCI Data Show
- Whittier : Principal Chosen to Reopen Leffingwell School
- Improved Library Emerges From Rubble of 'Blitzkrieg' Remodeling
- Jailed Ex-HUD Official Recounts Severance Deal : Housing: DuBois Gilliam testifies that Pierce OKd the lucrative package despite inquiry. He also alleges fund diversion after pressure from Bush's staff.
- Pasadena : Head Deputy D.A.s Switch
- 110 Latino Youths Attend Conference
- Man Pleads Guilty in Drive-By Shooting
- COLUMN ONE : Stanford Weathers the Storm : Curriculum revised to introduce freshmen to their intellectual and moral heritage. It has brought both satisfaction and continuing ferment.
- DANA POINT : Owner Has Big Plans for Landmark Hotel
- 'Priestess' Defends Nude Photos as Recruiting Tool
- Members Seeking to Purchase Country Club
- 2 Workers Buried in Cave-In Saved : Rescue: One man is dug out 4 1/2 hours after trench collapse. State officials close construction site.
- Pact for Pasadena Firm
- Irvine Computer Firm Signs Distribution Deal
- First International Bank: The Chula Vista-based bank...
- RETAIL : O! Deli to Open Its 1st Southland Franchise for Meals at the Office
- NEIGHBORS : A ROUNDUP : It's Magic : Biology Teacher Pulls Out a Little Hocus-Pocus for Cinco de Mayo
- WORLD IN BRIEF : ZIMBABWE : Mugabe Vows Easier Land Redistribution
- Cyst on Pet's Neck Needs Attention of a Doctor
- San Diego
- Two public relations firms promoting what each...
- SANTA PAULA : Checkers Player Held in Shooting
- Plunging Sales Cause $1.96-Million Loss for Trimedyne
- Wedbush Sells More S&L; Stock : Banking: Company continues to reduce its holdings in troubled Great American.
- Key Indicators' Gain Biggest in Nearly 2 Years
- Morgan Creek Productions said it expects to...
- At New Orleans Tasting, Everyone Raised a Glass to Vintage Burgundies
- With Modernization of China Comes Revival of Its Traditional Cooking : Revival: "Free markets," private gardens and cookery schools replenish mainland restaurants once lacking in not only fruits and vegetables but chefs.
- Jose (Tony) Deleu; Butler Filed AIDS Bias Suit
- The Stars Come Out at Michelin : Gourmet: Europe's top-selling guide, with its corps of gastronomic sleuths, can bring riches or ruin to a restaurant.
- Schools' AIDS Education Woeful, U.S. Reports Say : Health: Only 15% of students most likely to be sexually active receive instruction about the disease.
- Donald A. Wiedmann; Former Officer of Realtors' Assn.
- Infamous Death March and Fall of Bataan Still Echo Across the Years
- Purely Baseball : Handicapped Youths Play for Love of Game
- WORLD : Ceausescu's Son to Stand Trial
- Old Radios Are Becoming Popular
- HONORS
- CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS INSURANCE COMMISSIONER : Press Calls for Campaign Against Fraud
- Land of Memories : Glimpses of Old Ranchos Survive
- Health on Wheels : New Support Gets Mobile Clinic Rolling Again
- Judge, Calling Killer 'Sinister,' Imposes 20 Years
- Supervisors Agree to Seek Funds for Developing a Policy on New Trails
- Grand Jury Finds Best Rx for County's Mental Health Is Money
- 'High' on Taylor for S&L; Job, Bush Says
- <i> Couturier </i> Practices Vanishing Art : Clothing: Gigi, and Gigi alone, creates his one-of-a-kind designs for some of the county's best-known society women.
- Hispanic Journal Receives Attention
- ISSUE / U.S. IDENTITY CARD : Work Document Idea Could Stir Wide Revolt : Congress faces pressure to require job authorization papers, but many predict voter outcry on plan.
- Talent, Appetites in Full Bloom as Celebrities Cook
- U.S. Offers to Ease High-Tech Trade : Eastern Europe: President approves overhaul of restrictions on exports of sensitive technology. Allies had pressed for action. The Soviet Union would benefit.
- The First Lady Defends Right to Private Life
- Fines Set for Failing to Save Water : Santa Monica: Those residents who don't replace water-guzzling plumbing with low-flow fixtures face a penalty of $1 a month.
- British Vote Expected to Drub Thatcher
- Reed Reports Seeing 4 Other Hostages
- 'I sang and spoke to the flowers and they repeated back.'
- Diamond Bar : Budget Surplus Predicted
- NATION : Trial-Like Hearing on Book Deals Scheduled for Sen. Durenberger
- Police Routinely Relocate Transients, Lawyer Says
- Guidelines Proposed in Inglewood to Limit Apartments, Condos
- SANTA ANA : Ousted Student to Start at New School
- William C. Gabrielson has been appointed president...
- Culver City : Lunches to Cost 10 More
- School Enrollment Revised Sharply Upward by State : Education: Soaring birth rate and the largest influx of immigrants since 1964 are cited as the major reasons.
- Accused Nazi War Criminal Extradited to West Germany
- NATION IN BRIEF : ARKANSAS : Town Grieves Over Teen-Agers' Suicides
- Accused War Criminal Returned to Bonn
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : CALIFORNIA : Emergency Measles Aid OKd
- West Hollywood : 300 Try for Deputy Posts
- Termini Named Outstanding Professor
- Art of Dining: 3,979 Calories : An 8-Course Meal Raises $200,000 for Museum
- Corona to Restore Its Civic Center Despite High Cost
- County Fair Officials Angered by Pomona Tax
- Irwindale Seeks to Settle Lawsuits and Stem Rising Legal Bills
- Producers Absolved in Stuntman's Death
- 'Onion Field' Killer Arrested for Assault
- Pesticide Pollution Found in Waterways : Environment: Mugu Lagoon and its tributaries are so contaminated that ground water could be tainted and wildlife is threatened, the state says.
- Countywide : Candidate Opposes Tent Jail Proposal
- P.M. BRIEFING : Tribune Co. CEO to Step Down
- Titan Corp.: The San Diego-based defense contractor...
- Paper Reportedly Ordered to Publish Parretti's Denial
- Taj Mahal Contractors Seek Full Payment
- P.M. BRIEFING : Renew Loans, Beijing Asks
- HONORS
- La Canada School Cuts May Increase Class Sizes
- Luis Valdez, Force Behind 'La Bamba', Hailed at Film Fete
- Bid for Tahoe's Name Makes Waves
- Taiwan President Chooses Military Chief for Premier
- Finding Common Ground to End Middle East Tensions
- Pic 'N' Save Vows to Boost Profit to Fend Off Takeover
- P.M. BRIEFING : Contractors Ask N.J. Officials to Make Trump Pay Casino Bills
- Unocal Buying Prairie Holding Subsidiary of Placer Dome
- Good News: A messenger from Emperor Akihito...
- Loyola, Pepperdine on Collision Course for WCC Baseball Title
- Borders Will Stay, Bonn's President Says in Poland
- VOLUNTEERS : Anaheim Wants to 'Wipe Out Graffiti'
- Top-40 Shower Debut
- Big Fish Now Has Teriyaki on the Side : Business: Surfing pioneer Donald Takayama is chairman of the board again--and this time his success includes the food industry.
- Treasure in Drapes
- Battle Shapes Up Over Fairground Expansion : Environment: The state-owned facility's growing popularity is at odds with powerful factions that want to preserve what's left of the area for a regional park.
- End of Medfly Spraying Now Set for May 14
- Introducing Broccoflower : Vegetables: Cross between cauliflower and broccoli packs more Vitamin C than oranges, plus folic acid, tests show.
- East and West Germany OK Pact on Monetary Union : Reunification: It represents the first milestone in their march to one nation. A favorable 1-to-1 exchange rate will apply in some cases.
- Learning the Old-Fashioned Way : Classes: Thousands of youngsters spend half-days on Saturdays learning the customs in countries that their families have left behind.
- Moratorium on Building Declared in Norwalk Area
- FAMILY FARE : PACIFIC GRILL : Well-Fed St. Nick : Visions of Sugarplums, or at Least Great Burgers, Dance in Your Head After Trip to Santa Claus Lane
- STATE : Actor David Rappaport Found Dead From Apparent Suicide
- WINGING AWAY FOR MEMORIAL DAY
- Classmates Remember Discipline, Pranks at St. Philip's School : Reunion: The Class of 1940 was poised between the Depression and World War II but preoccupied with adolescent concerns.
- Reader Wants to Mind Her Squares
- Long Beach to Put 70 More Officers on Street Patrols
- West Los Angeles : Yaroslavsky in Moscow
- Now Showing: The Artist at Work
- Fossils of New Species Add to Mystery of Demise of Dinosaurs
- Felony Charges Were Planned in Airport Theft : Police log: Duty Free Shoppers Ltd. intended to pursue theft charges against a Japanese official until a mayor's aide intervened, records show.
- Felony Charges Were Planned in Airport Theft
- Actor Kelsey Grammer Again Ordered Arrested
- OXNARD : School Moved to Top of State Funding List
- L.A. Schools Issue Reprimands Over Cheating on Tests
- Countywide : 2 Small Offshore Quakes Hit Area
- Learning to Accept a Gay Son
- Mergers, Acquisition Activity Plunges: A declining junk...
- Vitamins Firm Must Tread Lightly in Ads : Nutrition: A Chatsworth supplement company must adhere to strict FDA rules in its product claims.
- Health Emphasis School to Open
- Irwindale : Mayor, Vice Mayor Elected
- WORLD : Russian Orthodox Patriarch Dies
- City Worker Focus of Corruption Probe : Pomona: Officials link an unnamed employee to a business that received a license although it did not meet city codes.
- Festival Latino L.A Brings Together Eclectic Lineup of Cultural Diversity
- Sabotage at Work : Labor: Millions resort to pranks as a protest on the job. A researcher is collecting their stories.
- SWIMMER : One Distance Swimmer's Lonely Road : Swimming: St. Bernard High has no swim team. So Stephanie Musella must be driven 35 miles each day to work with the Industry Hills club.
- Carlsbad resident Judith Eberhart will travel this...
- ACTIVISTS : ENVIRONMENT : The Greening of Politics : Candidate for Congress Campaigns Under Banner: 'Neither Left Nor Right, but Up Front'
- NATION IN BRIEF : MARYLAND : Hubble Telescope Hits Another Snag
- Parents Anonymous Has Endured 20 Years Despite Perception Problems
- Pride Also Learned in Ballet Classes
- Countywide : Commuter Service Gets Train for $1
- Growing County Population Tops 2.5 Million
- Tobacco Is a Dirty Weed; I Like It
- Supervisors Tighten Hold Over Money From Special Drug Raid Fund
- Pomona : Study of Billboards Planned
- Prospective City Manager Hopes Racial Issue Will Stay in Ohio : Pasadena: A Toledo man is offered the job after the directors conclude that accusations of racial insensitivity are unfounded.
- Lancaster Shifts 2 Campuses to All-Year Plan : Schools: The move is aimed at seeking relief from crowded classrooms in the 10,000-student Antelope Valley district.
- Suspect Killed, 2 Caught in Grocery Store Robbery
- Region : Home Affordability Studied
- Cool-Head Luke : Rescue: A Moorpark 8-year-old stays calm and uses his Cub Scout training to save his 3-year-old brother.
- No Homes at Marineland Site
- Islam Member Pleads Not Guilty in Attack on Deputy
- Agouron Pharmaceuticals: The San Diego-based biotechnology company...
- Houston Firm Stuns Holders, Goes on Block : Insurance: American General, the nation's fourth-largest insurer, acted to foil Torchmark's lower offer. Bidding may reach $7 billion.
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : TUSTIN : Care Firm Fined $616,107
- Hungary Elects Veteran of '56 Uprising as President
- A Cup of Java : Coffee: It Gives People an Excuse to Gather, Sip and Reveal What They're Thinking
- Hospital's Improper Nuclear Use Detailed : San Diego: State records reveal why Sharp's license for using some radioactive materials was suspended.
- Chamber Presents Its Downzoning Plan : Development: Advocates of the alternative strategy say it will damage property values less than the city's growth-control plan.
- FISHING NOTES : Barracuda Tops the Action With Sea Bass on the Rebound
- Long Beach : School Custodial Staff Cuts to Save $1.5 Million
- Marshall to Test Plan to Share Authority : Education: The Los Feliz area high school is one of 70 chosen to implement a new management style designed to give parents and teachers more influence.
- Bombs Hurt 4 Police Officers
- Beverly Hills : Students to Take Over City
- The Call Is Out--Bring in Your Best Videotapes
- NAMES IN THE NEWS : 'Partners Equal,' Marlo Says
- BUYING OPPORTUNITIES : Spinach Is In : The Weather's Fine For Popeye's Favorite Crop, and the Famous Sailor Man Would Approve of the Local Fields of Green
- Munoz Quits as Democratic Party Chief
- Prosecutor Lashes Out at Silberman Interview : Trial: The accused violated a court order by appearing on TV and claiming his innocence, assistant U.S. attorney says.
- U.S. Border Patrol Suspends Agents for Racial Taunts
- Restaurant Told It Must Give Up Liquor Permit : Malibu: Splash was once alleged by Chief Gates to be a conduit for laundering drug money.
- Deputy Who Shot Suspect Won't Be Prosecuted
- Bill Egan, who coached Kansas City Chief...
- 5 South Bay Girl Gymnasts Dance Their Way to a Dream Come True
- THE COLLEGES : Glendale's Moore Honors Late Teammate With Stirring Run
- PREPS / ROB FERNAS : Mary Star Bounces Back From Big Loss, Wins 8 in Row
- State Sprint Champion Signs With Nebraska