- Why They Wouldn't Talk About AIDS : COVERING THE PLAGUE AIDS and the American Media <i> by James Kinsella (Rutgers University Press: $22.95; 299 pp., illustrated) </i>
- Summer Storms Add Drama to Hike in Rockies
- Rio's Christ Statue Will Get a Face-Lift
- Revolution as a Family Affair : NICARAGUA DIVIDED La Prensa and the Chamorro Legacy <i> by Patricia Taylor Edmisten (University Presses of Florida: $19.95; 142 pp.; 0-8130-0972-3) </i>
- Lack of Funds Threatens Police Foot Patrols
- Laurel and Hardy's Laughing '20s (TNT, Monday...
- Global Warming Forecasts Tempered : Environment: Dire predictions are being toned down and, some scientists say, not all the changes will be bad.
- 'Flying University' Draws Meditating Entrepreneurs to Quiet Midwest Town
- Lawmakers Call TV Ads Too Vital, Too Costly : Politics: Support grows in Congress for legislation that would force broadcast stations to cut the rates they charge candidates.
- THE WEEK'S OTHER PRIME-TIME FILMS
- <i> And Now, </i> Zsa Zsa the Video
- Despite Harvest, Sub-Sahara Suffers : Drought: The dilemma confronts farmers with an unexpected grain surplus and no place to sell it.
- Farm Aid Encores, Appeals for Limits on Food Chemicals
- Teddy Roosevelt Pistol Stolen From Museum
- Laurel and Hardy's Laughing '20s (TNT Monday...
- Poor Seeking New Home as L.A. Shuts Unsafe Motel : Condemned: Building inspectors have declared crime-ridden Pacoima structure unsafe. Some of its longtime residents say they have nowhere to go.
- Strokes of Kindness Brighten Girls' Home : Charity: A crew of students marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month by painting a Costa Mesa youth house for free.
- All's Calm So Far as Students Hit Beach : Spring break: No arrests or trouble from those on vacation is reported. Many enjoying the ambience and surf are avoiding notoriously wild Palm Springs.
- ANGELS '90 : PROFILING THE NEWCOMERS
- ANGELS '90 : PROFILING THE NEWCOMERS
- Riverside Sweep Ends Toros' Hopes for Title
- Cleveland Puts Nogueira on His Back, Beats Sockers in Overtime
- Stevens, Barrera Lend Derby Quest a Family Flavor
- Coaches Cashing In on Sport's Popularity
- Quibbles & Bits
- ** 1/2 THE RAVE-UPS "Chance" <i> Epic</i> .<i> Albums are rated on a scale of one star (poor) to five stars (a classic). </i>
- Cattle Calls
- A Brave New World for Luis Monreal : Chief of the highly respected Getty Conservation Institute will inherit a mountain of global political challenges at UNESCO
- What's the State of the Art of Barbecuing? North Carolina, of Course : Barbecue: If you're licking your chops for beef ribs, look elsewhere, pardner. This state uses only pigs.
- FICTIONTHE NEGOTIATOR by Frederick Forsyth (Bantam: $5.95)....
- Germaine Greer as Dogged Daughter : DADDY, WE HARDLY KNEW YOU <i> by Germaine Greer (Alfred A</i> .<i> Knopf: $19.95; 320 pp; 0-394-58313-2) </i>
- Kaiser Pickets Scarce Pending Pact Vote
- Disabled Need Transportation to Fiesta
- Mapplethorpe Display Brings Smut Charges
- Retired 'Mentors' Try to Help Youngsters Stay in School : Social Ties: Programs that pair at-risk youths with mature advisers often result in rewarding relationships for both.
- Australia Party Chief Quits
- Kaiser Union Votes Monday on Contract
- George Strait, Tammy Wynette, Alabama and the...
- Japan Faulted for Lack of Alcoholic Care
- Pelli Stretches His Skin to New Heights : Architecture: Designer's trademark style is manifested in 53-story tower now rising in L.A.
- Conduct Unbecoming to a Gubernatorial Candidate : Politics: Van de Kamp's quest to prove his death-penalty mettle lent a circus-like atmosphere to Harris' attempts to escape the gas chamber.
- On the Limits of Presidential Power: Nixon Vs. White House Tennis
- Mario Vargas Llosa : Los Angeles Times Interview
- Supervisors: Our Powerful 'Little Kings' : Government: Five white males govern a multi-ethnic county of 9 million. How to change the rules?
- Michigan Residents in Shock Over Slain Teen
- Times Have Changed in County Once Ruled by Oil Companies : Industry: With hundreds of layoffs and firms moving to Bakersfield, some say the business that built Ventura is in its 'last phases.'
- Only One of Four Goalies in Whaler-Bruin Series Will Be Hero
- Paez Pushed, but Retains IBF Title
- PREP ROUNDUP : Esperanza's Richardson Runs Wild at Poway
- NBA ROUNDUP : Barkley and 76ers Rising in the East, Down Hawks
- Rangers vs. Islanders: The Roots of This Rivalry Are Long and Tough
- Mr. Frisk, Amateur Jockey Capture Grand National
- NBA NOTES : Suddenly, Defense No Longer a Dirty Word in the NBA
- MOTORCYCLES / UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX : Shobert On the Road to Recovery
- COMMENTARY : Out of the Past, Darkly : A new crop of movies looks back to the wonderfully menacing old days of film noir
- Do You Know Who's Managing Your Portfolio?
- Realm of the Coined : Time to Throw Another Word on the Bonfire and See If Its Light Survives
- Paying a Stiff Price for the Pleasures of Touring : Budgets: Lodging costs soared in the 1980s, especially in major Eastern cities, so estimate high when figuring your per-diem travel expenses.
- Tomatoes and Lentils Blend in Easy Soup
- The spring/summer issue of Specialty Travel magazine...
- SELF-PORTRAIT OF THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE : AGAINST THE GRAIN An Autobiography <i> by Boris Yeltsin, translated by Michael Glenny (Summit Books: $19.95; 263 pp; 0-671-70055-3)</i>
- DEAD IRISH <i> by John T. Lescroart (Donald T. Fine: $18.95; 293 pp.) </i>
- How to Find the 'Bests'
- Sink Now High-Tech Waterworks : Remodel: Elegant, European-style faucets outdo the old-fashioned twist-valve type.
- Bill to Phase Out Refinery Acid Use Dies in Assembly
- THE CINEMA OF ADVENTURE, ROMANCE & TERROR <i> edited by George E. Turner (American Society of Cinematographers Press, P.O. Box 2230, Hollywood, Calif. 90078: $39.95; 298 pp.) </i>
- Perpetuating a love of learning--and the scientists of tomorrow.
- Special Delivery : To AIDS Patients in Need of Hot Meals, Project Angel Food Is Heaven-Sent
- Democrats Convention --It's Not Necessarily One Big, Happy Family
- His 'Weird' Invention Cleans Up Water
- California IN BRIEF : SAN LEANDRO : Rail Workers Saved Boy, Doctors Say
- Dismantling of Iron Curtain Sets Stage for an Overhaul in Austria : Foreign policy: Vienna takes its role as a bridge between East and West seriously. But a top priority is not to be shut out of the European Community after 1992.
- Pasadena Schools Win Funds for 2 Projects
- World IN BRIEF : SOUTH AFRICA : Postponed Talks to Begin May 2
- Profiles : CHARLES EMBICK: BUSINESSMAN : For Him, Convenience and Affordability Are It
- Profiles : SENG CHIDHALAY: PUBLISHER : Enriching the Lives of Fellow Laotians
- Rebels Dodge Battles on Road Home : Nicaragua: Despite an informal truce, Contras remain defiant. Their return brings clashes with Sandinista soldiers.
- LOCAL ELECTIONS : TUSTIN : Kelly Calls Salvos of Foes 'Cheap Slime' as City Council Contest Heats Up
- More Than 20 Hospitalized After Hotel Gas Leak
- Shooting, Standoff Follows Costa Mesa Women's Fistfight
- 12 Drivers Flunk PCH Sobriety Tests
- La Jolla Transplant Finds Jewel Has Its Flaws; His Rallying Cry Is 'Secession!'
- Driver Killed in East County Crash
- COMMENTARY : Henderson Cries Foul on Fair Deal
- Hughes Homer Caps Loyola Series Sweep : College baseball: Heavy-hitting Lions outslug St. Mary's, 11-9, 14-6 and 10-9.
- Mid-Valley ARC in Semifinals
- Matador Sprinter Hendrix Enjoys Bright Homecoming With Fresno Track Effort
- BASEBALL MISCELLANY
- ANGELS '90 : PROFILING THE NEWCOMERS
- Michaels May Break With ABC
- Coming On Strong as a Broadway 'Cat' : Kathleen Turner relishes the challenge and cachet of playing Tennessee Williams' steamiest character
- New-found Commercial Success Plagues the Grateful Dead, Longtime Followers
- Enigmatic Fred Carr : Insurance: Junk bond troubles have put the spotlight on the chief of loss-plagued First Executive. But much about him remains a mystery.
- Cultivating Miniature Garden on a Windowsill : Flowers: Window boxes provide small spaces in which to nurture a variety of colorful plants.
- C.W. Camp, Historian for La Mirada, Dies
- Soroptimists Present Awards to 6 Students
- 'Coupon Connie' Given Prison Sentence
- Students Keep Police Busy in Carnival-Like Palm Springs
- ELECTIONS WEST HOLLYWOOD : Race Focuses on Control of Council
- Wooden Bridges Carrying the Burden
- More Men Assuming Daily Care of Ailing Kin
- Commentary : Fee Tied to Business Development Is a Step Toward Low-Cost Housing
- Tijuana Prison Riot Leaves 1 Dead
- Extension of Deadline for Airports Approved
- A Hunger for Attention Propels Taggers on Their Nightly Rounds
- The Story Behind The Bear at 50
- Facing Some Hard Truths
- Radinsky Makes White Sox Roster
- Valvano Settles for $212,000 Buyout : College Basketball: He says he's not bitter as 10-year coaching reign at N.C. State ends.
- He's Catching Waves but No Longer Riding All Over the World : Surfing: After four years on the world tour, Gary Clisby comes home to Huntington Beach. He has joined the U.S. tour, which stops this weekend at Bolsa Chica State Beach.
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Washington Leads CLU to Doubleheader Sweep
- Boston Ballet to Stage a Soviet-American 'Swan Lake'
- Environmental Law in Canada Comes of Age : Regulation: The country may be known for its pristine wilderness, but government standards fall short of those in the United States. Recent court rulings may change that.
- VIEWPOINTS : How to Help Eastern Europe : Economics: Instead of traditional aid to governments, try nurturing the region's budding entrepreneurs. They exist--and could use the help.
- CHEKHOV'S SISTER <i> by W. D. Wetherell (Little, Brown: $16.95; 288 pp. </i>
- New Traffic Fee Urged for Downtown Building : Offices: Proposed assessment of $16,500 per rush-hour driver could mean trouble for developers.
- For Good Measure : Women Undergoing Breast Augmentation Are Telling Doctors Bigger Is Better
- LOCAL ELECTIONS : SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO BOND MEASURE : Close Vote Predicted for Proposal to Buy Parkland
- THE HOUSE
- ANGELS '90 : PROFILING THE NEWCOMERS
- The Masters Is a Monument to Golf, Not the Dollar
- Clipper Effort All for Naught Against Suns
- HORSE RACING ROUNDUP : Thirty Six Red Wins, Rhythm Fades Again in Gotham Stakes
- This Colt Could Be the Next Man o' War
- Brown Just Hopes to Change Ending : LPGA: As she did last year, Nancy Brown leads after third round. But she wants to avoid collapse and win her first title.
- HIGH SCHOOL TRACK ROUNDUP : Wind Helps UC's Price to 25-8 1/2 in Long Jump
- Would Extra Fee Reduce Number of Absentee-Owner Units?
- Here's a Bit of the Lowdown on the High Season
- THE GIRLS OF SLENDER MEANS <i> by Muriel Spark (Avon: $7.95) </i> : THE VARIETY ARTISTES <i> by Tom Wakefield (Serpent's Tail: $10.95) </i> : THE HEART OF THE COUNTRY <i> by Fay Weldon (Penguin: $7.95) </i>
- A Tuscan Easter Picnic : The centuries-old Italian tradition of a post-Easter picnic suits Southern : California's climate and temperament as well as it does Tuscany's.
- Maverick Malaysian Minister's Unorthodox Schemes Stir People and the Economy
- 110 Die in Ferry Blaze; Captain Calls It Arson : Tragedy: Rescuers begin grisly search of the Danish vessel at a Swedish port. Another 36 people are missing.
- Nation IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : Winter Encores in Plains, East Coast
- Scientists Warn of Need for Fishing Curbs to Protect Sharks
- Supreme Court Upholds Stay of Execution for Harris
- Questioning 'Faith'
- Supreme Court Upholds Stay of Execution for Harris
- Watch That Council
- Rock Rowdiness
- Engineers Will Play a Key Role in the 1990s
- Students Overlooked
- What's Going On in Monterey Park?
- Hell on Earth
- Water Waste
- Oscar Memories
- Threat From Drought
- Rock Rowdiness
- Supreme Court Upholds Stay of Execution for Harris
- Offer on Liz Taylor Homes Rejected
- Back-Yard Views
- Supreme Court Upholds Stay of Execution for Harris
- The simulated version of "The Terry Anderson...
- Marina Rentals
- More on the 'Best'
- Capitalistic Behavior: Is It an Exercise in Greed or Brilliance?
- Land Purchase in San Juan Capistrano
- Drawn In by Cartoons
- Oscar Memories
- Counting the Homeless Is an Important Task
- Oscar Memories
- With Grains of Salt
- Preserve Libraries
- LAUDING LEHMAN
- Supreme Court Upholds Stay of Execution for Harris
- It May Be a GOP Sunset in the Sun Belt as Democratic Agenda Emerges in '90s : Politics: Confronting 'greening' issues and women politicians, California, Texas and Florida can no longer be counted as Republican bastions.
- Capitalistic Behavior: Is It an Exercise in Greed or Brilliance?
- Oscar Memories
- The Effect of Severe Pruning on the Structure and Beauty of Trees
- Injustice to Victims
- Unfortunate Slip
- Big Chicken Farms Are Not Only Inhumane, They Help Push Small Farmers Out of Business
- Supreme Court Upholds Stay of Execution for Harris
- Questioning 'Faith'
- Adding Some Names to the Literary Corral
- Big Lots vs. 'Skinnies'
- Candidates for Tustin's City Council
- The Illegal Beach Patios on Property in Newport
- I was deeply touched by the March...
- I thoroughly enjoyed NBC's production of "The...
- Supreme Court Upholds Stay of Execution for Harris
- Candidates for Tustin's City Council
- Supervisors and the Airport Site
- Capitalistic Behavior: Is It an Exercise in Greed or Brilliance?
- Threat From Drought
- GOLD, DRUGS AND CLEAN CASH
- Naming the Airport
- Capitalistic Behavior: Is It an Exercise in Greed or Brilliance?
- O, HAPPY DAYS!
- Supreme Court Upholds Stay of Execution for Harris
- Oscar Memories
- Dennis Brown
- Supreme Court Upholds Stay of Execution for Harris
- Capitalistic Behavior: Is It an Exercise in Greed or Brilliance?
- GOLD, DRUGS AND CLEAN CASH
- Adding Some Names to the Literary Corral
- Since I do not have children, I...
- GOLD, DRUGS AND CLEAN CASH
- GOLD, DRUGS AND CLEAN CASH
- SUE GRAFTON
- Gays and Openness
- California Had Its Own <i> Zaibatsu</i> in Early Days
- Supreme Court Upholds Stay of Execution for Harris
- Supervisors and the Airport Site
- Engineers Will Play a Key Role in the 1990s
- Supreme Court Upholds Stay of Execution for Harris
- THE WHOLE WORLD IS ARMENIAN
- Alleged Speed Trap
- LIFE AND LEGEND
- Supreme Court Upholds Stay of Execution for Harris
- HERITAGE OF COMMERCE
- We Need Deadline for Getting Tax Information
- NO KID-DING AROUND
- Dannemeyer's Stand Against Homosexuality
- Selling by Owners
- The Illegal Beach Patios on Property in Newport
- *** SOCIAL DISTORTION "Social Distortion" <i> Epic</i> : Album scale: one star (poor) to five (a classic)
- Danish Drivel
- Oscar Memories
- Riveting Reading
- Oscar Memories
- The Illegal Beach Patios on Property in Newport
- One More Paper
- Trivia Corrections
- Traffic Violations
- Allegations Against Orangewood
- COLOR QUOTIENT
- Selling by Owners
- Dannemeyer's Stand Against Homosexuality
- The Nerd Factor in Motion Pictures
- Supreme Court Upholds Stay of Execution for Harris
- YWCA Offers More Than Just Fitness
- Trivia Corrections
- Monroe the Model
- A Silly Definition of the 'Human' Scale
- Oscar Memories
- Supreme Court Upholds Stay of Execution for Harris
- For the Record - April 8, 1990
- Names in the News - April 8, 1990
- Names in the News - April 8, 1990
- In Repotting, Big Usually Not the Best
- Question Marks Still Linger Over Condo Stays : Vacations: At many resort areas, condo and villa rentals are welcome alternatives to the limitations of hotels. But don't rely on those colorful brochures.
- Sununu Well Suited for Tough-Guy Role
- Poindexter Convicted on 5 Coverup Charges : Iran-Contra: The former national security adviser is found guilty of lying, obstructing Congress and conspiracy in the scandal that engulfed the Reagan White House.
- GOLF MASTERS NOTEBOOK : He's Looking for a Few Good Putts
- Shell Shocked
- Comrade Smirnoff, Back in the U.S.S.R. : An American comedian returns to his native land--the butt of his jokes--to tape a TV special
- Shell Shocked
- Start Your Engine for a Ride in Hoosierland
- A Couple of Ways to See Alaska From Sea Level
- TIMES POLL : Santa Ana Life Just Fine With Santa Anans
- For 2 Fugitives, Trouble Began After Prison Escape
- A Community in Transition : North Hollywood: Public interest in proposals for the revitalization of the area has waned. Decisions still must be made on how to spend millions available for urban renewal projects.
- 2 Claim Sexual Harassment by Carson City Councilman
- Bernson Is Council's Top Travel Spender : City Hall: He spent $120,622 in campaign funds on travel during the last three years--far more than any other council member.
- Catholic School Scraps Killea Conference : Education: Senator's appearance was canceled to avoid embarrassing bishop who denied her Communion because of her abortion stand.
- County to Open 660-Bed Juvenile Detention Center
- San Ysidro
- A Latino District Is Not Possible, County Argues
- Landlord Charged 5th Time for Slum Conditions
- Fish Are Jumpin' as Pier Reopens : Santa Monica: Beach city rolls out the red carpet for rebuilt section of structure. It had been closed since collapsing in storm seven years ago.
- LAS COLINAS : Busing Plan Firm Despite Parents' Pleas
- Few Toxic Fuel Vapors Detected After 'Star Wars' Test Explosion : Experiment: Rocket fuels are used in a test of ICBM parts at Edwards Air Force Base. Initial results show little vapor escaped into the air.
- For AIDS Patients, Project Angel Food Is Heaven-Sent
- Irvine Asks Air Base to Take Off : Controversy: Mayor Larry Agran stuns military officials by calling for the relocation of the Tustin U.S. Marine Corps Helicopter Air Station.
- As Pot Rises, Lotto Fantasy Has Field Day
- Ex-Boxer Duarte Fights to Shape Lives
- DFG Target of Surprise Protests : Conservation: The commission expected to face anti-hunting opposition, not angry hunters, at a hearing on game limits.
- Foothill's Marcoux Right at Home in the Pool : Swimming: Senior felt burned out as a freshman. Now she leads Knights into tonight's Southern Section Relays.
- Religious Figures Make List of 'Most Admired' in Decade
- Suspect Hunted in Rape of Girl, 10
- Michel Mirowski; Developer of Heart Defibrillator
- LOCAL ELECTIONS / SANTA CLARITA CITY COUNCIL : Champions of Cityhood on Defensive
- He's Always In at the Finish
- Mitterrand's Popularity Takes Tumble, Poll Shows
- Armenia Communist Party Chief Replaced
- ORANGE COUNTY MIGRATION
- NATION IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Charges of Abuse at Alien Holding Center
- PLAYING LOTTO 6/49
- Audit Questions $8,400 Worth of Ely's Expenses
- Hartley Asks Chief Burgreen to Talk to Guardian Angels
- Teacher Sentenced for Sex With Student
- Visiting With the Men of God
- Census Bureau Triples Operators for Spanish
- San Diego State Keeps Scoring, Rips Lobos, 15-3
- TOURNAMENTS : Santa Ana Elks Event Starts Today
- Lakers Win Rough One at Phoenix
- PREP ROUNDUP : Ocean View's Kimble Pitches Softball No-Hitter
- U.S. Bishops Urge More Spending on Social Programs
- G-7 Ministers to Meet: Top economic policy-makers...
- Superpowers Urge Israel to Bar Soviet Emigres From West Bank
- Old West History, New West Fun
- Democrats Given Another Nudge on Early Primary at L.A. Convention : Politics: Delegates get a chance to endorse a gubernatorial candidate at three-day event, the first in modern times. National chairman addresses delegates.
- Muslim Separatists Abduct, Threaten Pair in Kashmir
- 495 Rescued After Fire Erupts Aboard Ferry
- UC Berkeley Law School Faces Federal Bias Inquiry
- OXNARD : 5 Arrested After Drug Investigation
- CANOGA PARK : Man Pleads Guilty in Death of Woman
- CHP Honors Memory of 4 Officers Slain 20 Years Ago
- UCLA Debate Team Wins 6th National Title
- O.C. Taxpayers Cough Up Early and Often